W911SA-22-Q-3130 Amendment 0001.docx

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 10-Feb-2023 11:00 AM to 13-Feb-2023 09:00 AM.

The following have been added by full text:

Q&A Q1.Under number 4 on page 4 of the Section SF 1449 - Continuation sheet “ the contractor SHALL provide all required documents with submission of quotes” please explain what is being requested by “Completed information from the Supplement Information section of the solicitation”?

A1. These need to be complete:

1. SAM Unique Entity ID: ______________________________.

2. TAXPAYER ID #______________________________.

3. CAGE CODE __________________________________.

Completed Price Schedule Attachment Signed Amendments (if applicable) Any other required documents list here

Q2. 5.2.3.3 OPFOR Motorized / Mechanized Platoon (VISMOD) - will the contractor be required to provide the vehicle for the VISMOD kit to be mounted on or will the government be providing the vehicle to be used with the VISMOD Kit?

A2. The contractor must provide the vehicle:

Q3. 5.2.3.3 OPFOR Motorized / Mechanized Platoon (VISMOD) - is one unit of OPFOR Motorized / Mechanized Platoon (VISMOD) consist of four VISMOB kits?

A3. One unit is 4 VISMOD kits, vehicle and crew.

Q4. Does the price for CLIN 0003 and 1003 have to include the cost of the “Vehicle crew; driver, vehicle commander, and gunner.

A4. Yes

Q5. Will CLIN 0007 and 1007 be used for the basic load of blanks for OPFOR, if not please explain?

A5. Each OFPFOR type CLIN has UBL requirement for pricing. The unit can request ammunition above the UBL at market price.

Q6. Does CLIN 0001, 0002, 0004, 0005, 1001, 1002, 1004, and 1005 have to include the cost for vehicle transport for the personnel under these CLINs?

A6. Yes, the contractor is responsible to get all personnel to the job site.

Q7. The requirement for OPFOR Squad from the Performance Work Statement Para 5.2.3.1 states, “7-10 personnel”. Can the government clarify which quantity of OPFOR shall be used for pricing purposes as this could impute a 30% variation into industry pricing?

A7. 9 personnel

Q8. The requirement for OPFOR Light Platoon from the Performance Work Statement Para 5.2.3.2 states, “3-4 squads”. Can the government clarify which quantity of OPFOR Squads shall be used for pricing purposes as this could impute a 25% variation into industry pricing compounded by a previous variation in OPFOR Squad structure?

A8. 3 Squads

Q9. The requirement for OPFOR Motorized/Mechanized Platoon from the Performance Work Statement Para 5.2.3.3 states, “crew members may also be required to have MILES capable, blank firing, “Soviet” style individual weapon systems ”. Can the government clarify which quantity of OPFOR shall have MILES capable, blank firing, “Soviet” style individual weapon systems as this could impute a variation into industry pricing as unarmed OPFOR costs are less than that with a weapon system and full combat load to simulate?

A9. 100%

Q10. The requirement from the Performance Work Statement Para 5.2.3.1 states that, “OPFOR squads will be equipped with contractor provided equipment, uniforms, and weapon systems in accordance with the guidelines for the designated composite OE as described in the DATE World database. Weapon systems will be blank firing, MILES capable, “Soviet” style training weapons: AK-74 Rifle, RPK Machine Gun, and/or RPG-7 Rocket Propelled Grenade Launcher.” Will the government be providing the required National Firearms Act “Law Letter” for the contractor to acquire and maintain these machineguns as a private company in accordance with the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms regulations?

A10. No; the contractor is responsible for any AFT or other regulatory requirements for “training” weapons see 5.1.4 for safety requirements for all training systems.

Q11. Is the government verifying contractors Federal Firearms License (“FFL”) and special occupational taxes to buy, transfer, or own machine guns?

A11. Please refer to PWS 1.18.1

The following have been modified:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

4. This requirement will be awarded as a firm fixed price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Government reserves the right to order the maximum quantities and is only obligated to order the minimum guarantee. It is the unilateral right of the Government to exercise the option year(s) of this contract. The period of performance is anticipated to be February 15, 2023 to February 14, 2024 (or subsequent date), with one (1) year option period, and a six (6) month option to extend services

5. The guaranteed minimum is as follows:

CLIN 0001 OPFOR Squad for the first Task Order in the Base Period of the Contract. It is for a Quantity of 2 Each for CLIN 0001 OPFOR Squad.

There is no guaranteed minimum for the option periods of performance. The maximums for this contract are specified in the CLIN Structure.

In accordance with FAR clause 52.216-22, "Indefinite Quantity", the quantities specified in the price schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

6. An Award for this requirement will be made pursuant to FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.

7. Quotes shall be emailed to carlos.f.saldarriaga.civ@army.mil. Quotes are due to the Government on or before the date/time listed on the solicitation in central time. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure their quote is received by the due date and time. As an Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, contractor shall submit all items in accordance with the Supplemental Information by the solicitation closing date and time. The contractor SHALL provide all required documents with submission of quotes.

Signed SF 1449 Completed information from the Supplemental Information section of the solicitation Completed Price Schedule Attachment Signed Amendments (if applicable) Any other required documents list here

If all required documents are not provided with the quote submission, your quote MAY NOT be considered for award.

8. If a quote is based on a teaming/partnering relationship or a joint venture, the contractor shall provide, with the quote, all required solicitation information for all parties including a copy of the teaming/partnering or joint venture agreement. The agreement shall include information, which identifies the responsibilities for each entity under this contract. The agreement shall demonstrate the relationship between firms and identify contractual relationships and authorities to bind each entity of the teaming/partnering or joint venture relationship.

9. This procurement is set as Service Disabled Veteran Owned NAICS Code 611699 with a size standard of $16.5 Million.

10. Period for acceptance of quotes. The contractor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

11. Site visit: *** No site visit will be held.

12. Written questions must be furnished to the Government no later 8 February 2023. At 5:00pm local time; in order to ensure a timely response is provided by the solicitation closing date. All questions are to be submitted in writing at the time indicated in the solicitation or they may not be addressed before solicitation closing date; therefore, contractors are advised to submit questions as soon as possible. Please provide your company name, telephone, point of contact, e-mail address, and solicitation number on all questions. The Government will respond to questions via the issuance of an amendment which incorporates the question and the Government’s response.

13. In accordance with DFAR Clause 52.216-18, “Ordering,”:

a. Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the schedule. Such orders may be issued prior to the expiration of the contract.

b. All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

c. A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when—

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor's fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor's email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

14. SAM Unique Entity ID: ______________________________.

15. TAXPAYER ID #______________________________.

16. CAGE CODE __________________________________.

17. SYSTEM for AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION: An Active SAM Registration is required of all Department of Defense contractors. SAM registration enables electronic funds transfer of contract payments. If your company is not already actively registered, please register in the SAM database at www.sam.gov. If your company is currently registered and close to expiring, begin/complete the process for SAM registration renewal.

1. A SAM Unique Entity ID is required for SAM registration. If your company does not have a DUNS #, obtain one by calling 800-333-0505.

1. Whether your company is a current or new registrant in the SAM database, your registration must indicate that you are a provider of NAICS 611699, or a NAICS of similar business size, under the Goods – Services section of the registration to be eligible to receive a contract for this solicitation.

1. If the prospective awardee for this request for quotes is not actively registered in the SAM database by close of solicitation, including NAICS 611699, or a NAICS of similar business size, under the Goods – Services section, depending on mission requirements, the government reserves the right to proceed to award to the next otherwise successful actively registered contractor.

1. Within the SAM Representations and Certifications, please ensure you company has selected that you wish to bid on, or currently hold Department of Defense (DoD) issued or DoD funded Contracts. The DFARS provisions in SAM must also be completed by solicitation closing date and time.

1. Prospective contractors who have not completed electronic annual representations and certifications at http://www.sam.gov/ in conjunction with required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, shall complete and submit FAR 52.212-3 Alternative 1 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and DFARS Representations and Certifications in SAM to be eligible to receive an award for this solicitation.

18. Contract Administrator: TBD at time of award.

If you have questions pertaining to this contract after contract award (i.e. questions regarding delivery, invoice procedures, etc.), please request assistance from the Contract Administrator. Be sure to include the contract number in your request for assistance. Requesting contract administration assistance from any other individual could result in a delayed response.

19. Contracting Officer: TBD at time of award.

20. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): TBD at the time of Award.

21. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions. Therefore, the contractor’s initial offer should contain the contractor’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received.

22. Service Contract Reporting (SCR): Contractors will report manpower data relating to the performance of service contracts into the system for Award Management (SAM) (https://sam.gov) consistent with existing service contract reporting requirement under the federal acquisition regulation subpart 4.17- Service Contracts Inventory. SAM will only enable reporting for entities with contract that meet the SCR threshold at FAR 4.1703. As part of its quote, the vendor must include the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with the Service Contract Reporting requirement.

23. Post Award Conference: In the event the Contracting Officer decides to conduct a Post Award Conference in accordance with DFARS 242.5, the awardee will be notified and will be required to attend. The Contracting Officer’s notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed.

24. ABILITYONE DESIGNATED ITEMS: In accordance with 52.208-9, contractors are referred to the web site of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, the independent federal agency that administers the AbilityOne (formerly Javits-Wagner-O'Day or JWOD) Program for the lists of designated products and services http://abilityone.gov/procurement_list/product_buy.html

25. In accordance with FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Bio-based Products under Services and Construction Contracts, contractors are required to submit annual bio-based reports to the reporting module in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.

26. The “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law” notice (poster) referenced in FAR Clause 52.222-26(b)(3), is located at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf .

27. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.222-41(g), the contractor must notify each service employee working on this contract of the minimum wage and fringe benefits required to be paid pursuant to this contract, or shall post a copy of the wage determination and Department of Labor Form WH-1313 in a prominent place at the worksite. The applicable wage determination is incorporated into the contract. The WH-1313 poster is located at http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.htm.

28. In accordance with FAR 52.222-42, In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5 332.

This Statement is for Information Only. It is not a Wage Determination.

29. Required insurance:

The contractor shall provide, within ten (10) calendar days after contract award. The Contractor shall provide the Certificate of Insurance (COI) via email to the Post Award Contracting Officer and Post Award Contract Specialist. The COI shall be updated and sent to the Post Award Team on an annual basis.

In accordance with FAR clause 52.228-5 entitled, “Insurance--Work on a Government Installation” the following minimum amounts of insurance are required.

Contractor shall require the insurance company to specify contract number in the Description of Operation block of the Certificate of Insurance (COI) and the below statement.

"The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective- (1) For such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe; or (2) Until 30 days after the Insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer."

30. Legal compliance: The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local Laws, codes and regulations applicable to his performance under this contract, and shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with said compliance.

31. Contract performance:

Purpose. IAW with FAR Subpart 42.1500 contractor past performance information (PPI) is relevant information for future source selection purposes regarding a contractor’s actions under previously awarded contracts. It includes, for example, the contractor's record of conforming to contract requirements and to standards of good workmanship; the contractor's record of forecasting and controlling costs; the contractor's adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance; the contractor's history of reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction; and generally, the contractor's business-like concern for the interest of the customer. Contractor past performance information is one of the tools that support Army efforts to acquire best value and is used to evaluate performance risk in source selection. The feedback provided by the government to the contractor in collecting PPI, and the knowledge that PPI will be used in future source selection decisions, should result in improved performance and a greater contractor focus on customer satisfaction.

Contractor Performance Assessment Reports System (CPARS): CPARS shall be prepared IAW AFARS Subpart 42 upon physical completion of the contract. If the period of performance will exceed 18 months, an “interim” assessment report shall be prepared at the completion of 12 months performance and annually thereafter until the contract is physically complete. An out-of-cycle or “addendum” report may be prepared if there is a need to record an extraordinary event prior to the next regularly scheduled evaluation or if it is necessary to report a meaningful occurrence during the period between physical completion of the contract and contract closeout. Additionally, addendum reports may be prepared to record contractor’s performance relative to contract closeout and other administrative requirements (e.g. final indirect cost proposals, technical data, etc.).

Completion Due Date. The government will complete the CPARS within 60 days after the end of the assessment rating period (if applicable).

Evaluators. The Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative will jointly complete the performance assessment.

Contracts Performance Elements. The contractor’s performance shall be assessed in accordance with elements and rating system set forth in AFARS Subpart 42.

Contractor Review. The Contracting Officer will furnish a copy of the CPARS to the contractor requesting that the contractor submit comments, rebutting statements, and/or additional information to the Contracting Officer within 30 calendar days of receipt. Failure to respond within the designated timeframe will be taken as agreement with the assessment.

Contract Concurrence. Where a contractor concurs with, or takes no exception to a CPARS, such report shall be considered final and releasable for use in source selection and other deliberative purposes.

Contractor Rebuttal. Where a contractor takes exception to a performance report, the Contracting Officer will review the contractor’s rebuttal or comments and make appropriate changes. If the Contracting Officer makes changes, the changed rating will be reflected in the narrative. The Contracting Officer will make all reasonable efforts to reconcile the report and the contractor’s comments. However, it is not necessary that they reach agreement on the report where such is clearly impracticable. The contractor’s rebuttal or comments shall be made part of the CPARS.

Resolving Disagreements between the Government and the Contractor. In the event disagreements between the parties regarding the CPARS occur, the Contracting Officer will review the rebuttal and make appropriate changes. If no agreement is reached, the CPARS is forwarded to the Reviewing Official (Director of Contracting) along with the Contracting Officer’s Findings and Recommendation and supporting documentation. The decision of the Reviewing Official is final. Copies of the CPARS and the contractor’s response and review comments, if any, shall be retained as part of the evaluation.

Release of Contractor Performance Evaluation Information. The evaluation will not be released to other than government personnel and the contractor whose performance is evaluated. The performance evaluation information will be input into the applicable module within Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) database (or Government system in use at time of the evaluation).

Source Selection Information. Departments and agencies will electronically access the CPARS information to support future award decisions.

32. Alternate disputes resolution: In furtherance of Federal policy and the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1990 (ADR Act), Public Law 101-552 and FAR Clause 52.233-1, Subparagraph (d) (2) (1) (B) (2), the Contracting Officer will try to resolve all post award acquisition issues in controversy by mutual agreement of both parties. Interested parties are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution procedures to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with the authority and requirements of the ADR Act.

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