W911SD-23-R-0051-0002 Admin Solicitation MRJ Manuscript FY23.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

THis is to add Q&A page.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 23-Feb-2023

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W911SD23R0051

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Feb-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

23-Feb-2023

CODE

MICC - WEST POINT

681 HARDEE PLACE

WEST POINT NY 10996-1514

W911SD 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911SD23R0051

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

Q&A

Q&A

1. Which pages from W119SD are required when we submit this bid?

A. You need to submit the entire document. Returned can be emailed or mailed to arrive before the closing of the solication. The returned document needs to be signed, all required sections filled out, including your quote along with data sheet (of your specfications/capabilities for your MRJ product) to be compared with our PWS.

2. *Pages 28‐30 look to be where we indicate pricing. Can this information be submitted in another format?

A. Pricing is on page 17, for clin 0001. However, if you wish to give a breakdown of your pricing on a separate data sheet with your specifications this will be exceptable.

3. *Starting page 37 there look to be blanks that we need to complete. Would you like only these pages submitted or are we required to also include the pages that do not indicate any response?

A. You are required return the document in it’s entirety to include this Q&A page and signed.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

MRJ-Manuscript Management Services Base Year.- The contractor shall provide a cloud based Scholar manuscript management service for the "MIROR Journal" (MRJ) new semiannually printed journal for the Insider Threat Research Program at West Point. The services shall include manuscript management services for editorial and peer review utilizing an online workflow system. The service will have Integration with "Orcid" (only), allow data archiving and portability of information in the system, submission web interface, number of submissions per-year allowed without additional cost (150 to 166 manuscript submissions), access to the number of journals already using the system should be about - (6,700 to 7000 or more). 12 -gigabytes of storage or larger - (billed quarterly in advance). (See PWS) All material remains the property of the Insider Threat Research Program USMA and the U.S.

Government. (fee iin Cludes one time set up fee + $0 annual fee). POP 03 Mar 2023 - 02 Mar 2024

To:

MRJ-Manuscript Management Services Base Year.- The contractor shall provide a cloud based Scholar manuscript management service for the "MIROR Journal" (MRJ) new semiannually printed journal for the Insider Threat Research Program at West Point. The services shall include manuscript management services for editorial and peer review utilizing an online workflow system. The service will have Integration with "Orcid" (only), allow data archiving and portability of information in the system, submission web interface, number of submissions per-year allowed without additional cost (150 to 166 manuscript submissions), access to the number of journals already using the system should be about - (6,700 to 7000 or more). 12 -gigabytes of storage or larger - (billed quarterly in advance). (See PWS) All material remains the property of the Insider Threat Research Program USMA and the U.S.

Government. (fee iin Cludes one time set up fee + $0 annual fee). POP 03 Mar 2023 - 02 Mar 2024 -All interested offerors must submit their data sheet (specifications) for your"MIROR Journal" (MRJ) in order to be considered for award.

The following have been modified:

FAR52.212-2 ADDENDUM

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Supporting documents Meet or Exceed / Lowest price technically acceptable. Evaluations will be based on specifications provided by requiring activity in the PWS and supporting documents provided by industry.

MIROR Journal (MRJ) -cloud-based Scholarly manuscript management service. New semiannually printed journal MIROR Journal" (MRJ) -Integration with "Orcid" (only),. Base plus two (2) years. see PWS

At a minimum the inspection shall have the following- The contractor shall provide a cloud based Scholar manuscript management service for the "MIROR Journal" (MRJ) new semiannually printed journal for the Insider Threat Research Program at West Point. The services shall include manuscript management services for editorial and peer review utilizing an online workflow system. The service will have Integration with "Orcid" (only), allow data archiving and portability of information in the system, submission web interface, number of submissions peryear allowed without additional cost (150 to 166 manuscript submissions), access to the number of journals already using the system should be about - (6,700 to 7000 or more). 12 -gigabytes of storage or larger - (billed quarterly in advance). (See PWS) All material remains the property of the Insider Threat Research Program USMA and the U.S. Government. (fee iin Cludes one time set up fee + $0 annual fee). All interested offerors must submit their data sheet (specifications) for thier MIROR Journal (MRJ) -cloud-based Scholarly manuscript management service the in order to be considered for award.

(b) Award for All of the Work. The Government intends to award one (1) contract as a result of this solicitation.

Quotes received for less than the stated number of items listed in the Price Schedule will be considered ineligible for award. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions with offerors.

Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers is such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.The award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quote/proposal. Quotes/Proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability but will not be ranked using the non-price Factors (and Subfactors).

c. Evaluation Criteria. Evaluation criteria consists of factors. The quotes will be evaluated under two (2) evaluation factors: Technical Capability,and Price.

Factor 1 – Technical Factor. The Technical Factor will receive one of the ratings defined below.

Table 1. Technical Capability Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings Rating Description Acceptable Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

In order to receive an acceptable rating, the technical factor submissions must demonstrate technical capability in the same or similar magnitude and complexity outlined in the Statement of Work.

Factor 2 – Price. Price will be scored or rated. Evaluation of price will be performed using one or more of the price analysis techniques in FAR 13.106-3(a). Through these techniques the Government will determine whether prices are reasonable.

d. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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