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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

RE: Leadership Development Program (LDP), Pittsburgh District

The purpose of this amendment is to respond to questions submitted by vendors, revise FAR 52.212-5 per the January 2020 update and extend the proposal due date.

See Summary of Changes for details.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-Feb-2020

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 W911WN20T3001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Jan-2020

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 X 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 1 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

18-Feb-2020

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1000 LIBERTY AVENUE ROOM 2203

PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4186

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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 20-Feb-2020 11:00 AM to 24-Feb-2020 11:00 AM.

The following have been added by full text:

52.212-5 JAN 2020

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

XX (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub.

L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5)[Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

XX (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10)[Reserved].

__ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

__ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

__ (13)[Reserved] XX (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.644). CD2019-O0003 __ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

__ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Aug 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)) __ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Aug 2018) of 52.219-9 XX (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

XX (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Oct 2019) (15 U.S.C. 657f). CD2019-O0003 XX (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

CD2019-O0003

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

XX (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).

__ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020) (E.O.13126).

XX (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

XX (28) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

__ (29) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

XX (30) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

__ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

XX (33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (35) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (38) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (39) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (41) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

XX (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

__ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (45) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (47) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (50) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

__ (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

__ (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

XX (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

__ (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

__ (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (60) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).

XX (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

XX (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

Employee Class Grade All U.S. Pittsburgh 15060 Educational Technologist GS-9 $25.43 $26.19 15090 Technical Instructor GS-7 $20.79 $21.41 15095 Technical Instructor/Course Developer GS-9 $25.43 $26.19

*per 48 CFR 22.1016 –Statement of equivalent rates for Federal hires (NOTE: due to many factors, including date of hire for FERS pension contribution calculation, FERS matching contributions to TSP (determined by the employee’s participation), years of service for leave accrued, etc. we cannot calculate fringe benefits)

**FRINGE BENEFITS include:

1. Contribution of up to one point six (1.6%) of basic hourly rate for health and insurance.

2. Contribution of up to thirteen point two (13.2%) of basic hourly rate for retirement:

a. Hires prior to 2013 – 13.2%

b. Hires 2013 and after – 11.1%

3. Ten (10) paid Federal holidays

4. Paid Annual Leave (Vacation) as follows:

a. Two (2) hours of annual leave each week for an employee with less than three (3) years of service.

b. Three (3) hours of annual leave each week for an employee with three but less than fifteen (15) years of service.

c. Four (4) hours of annual leave each week for an employee with fifteen (15) or more years of service.

5. Paid Sick Leave – Two (2) hours each week.

6. Obligatory 1% Agency contribution to Thrift Savings Plan

7. Match up to 4% employee contribution to Thrift Savings Plan

__ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

XX (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

XX (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

__ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C.

1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3)As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(viii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2015) (E.O.11246).

(ix) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).

(xi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C.4212)

(xii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xiii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiv) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(xv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xix) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xx) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C.

1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx.1241(b) and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Leadership Development Program, Level 2

Questions and Answers

1. How many students per session?

See PWS Section III. Definitions on page 19 of the solicitation.

2. Is it the same students each month?

Yes.

3. Will the government identify the location and provide or will it be up to the contractor?

Yes, See Attachment B

4. Will the government set dates for each course?

Yes, See Attachment B

5. P20: references eight sessions to be delivered at a location in Attachment B. Attachment B does not provide a location and the dates are for 2020, not 2021.

Location is in the “Room” column on Attachment B Neville Island 3900 Grand Ave Bldg 10002

Pittsburgh, PA 15225-1512

District Office 1000 Liberty Ave

Pittsburgh PA 15222

Youghiogheny River Lake

497 Flanigan Road Confluence, PA 15424-1932

Montgomery Locks and Dam

100 Montgomery Dam Road Monaca, PA 15061-22217

Dates for 2021 and 2022 have not yet been determined. They will be announced upon the exercise of each option.

6. P22: The Government requires a post-session review. Can this be by phone or must it be in person?

By phone or in person are both acceptable. Sometimes it’s done immediately following the end of one of the training sessions.

7. P 23: Section VIII requires e-verify for candidates.

A. Do you mean employees or candidates for employment?

The candidate refers to the individual(s) who will be performing the work/service on USACE property.

B. One or more of the companies that are teaming for this solicitation do not have employees. For example, the prime contractor is a sole – proprietor LLC and the owner does not draw a salary or receive benefits and is thus not an employee. Do you expect the contractor to use e-verify in this case?

Yes.

8. P49: CPARS and P50: FAPIIS. What if:

a. The prime contractor and subcontractors have no information in either system?

b. The prime contract does not have any information in either system, but one of the subcontractors does?

If no information is available, then the contractor is deemed acceptable. Only information on the prime contractor will be considered.

9. P51: In the table, there is a reference to Key Personnel. Where in the solicitation is the definition of key personnel?

Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 on Page 49 of the solicitation.

10. Attachments: Is this a Level 2 LDP as per the chart (Atch B) or does the Government want a program that incorporates all of the topics and competencies listed in Appendix A - Framework?

WE only need to cover the topics and competencies of the LDP Level 2. Appendix B includes all five levels of the LDP program so that provider may have a general understanding of the overall program that covers an employee over years of their career.

11. Attachment A, Appendices A and B: It appears the program has been outlined already and we just need to deliver the content as outlined in Attachment B? Are we understanding this correctly?

Attachment B identifies the portion of the training program that will be presented by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Included on Attachment B are the number of classroom hours to be allotted for the US Army Corps of Engineers portion of the training that session.

Appendix A identifies the framework and competencies to be taught by the provider through their developed curriculum.

Appendix B page 1 “Level 2: Leading Self and Teams” provides outcomes/goals and course content that should be incorporated into the providers training curriculum.

12. Are the ECQs listed in Attachment A, Appendix A separate topics or are these woven throughout the program?

The may be woven throughout the program.

13. Are the dates listed in Attachment B firm or proposed, do they have flexibility?

Firm

14. Are the NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance sheets to be submitted to you directly from the raters? If so is there a minimum?

These PPQs are submitted as part of the proposal; not directly by the raters. Per the Addendum to 52.212-2

b. 3. “Factor 3—Past Performance” on page 49 of the solicitation requests PPQs for “3-5 contracts similar in scope to the requirement”.

15. In SAMbeta.gov, the attachment A02 Attachments.pdf link is not engaged. Is this information we will need for the offer?

No. “Attachments” replaced “A02 Attachments” as an error was found in Attachment B.

16. What is the anticipated student headcount per session?

See PWS Section III. Definitions on page 19 of the solicitation.

17. Has a contract funding ceiling amount been established? If so, can you provide the funding ceiling amount?

This is a firm, fixed price contract.

18. What is the pay schedule for this contract over the course of the eight months of instruction?

Invoices should be submitted monthly. See FAR 52.212-4 (g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include-

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B)If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by

EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

19. How along after the offer due date do you anticipate awarding the contract?

At the latest, 10 days prior to the start of the first session.

20. Could there be any ADA compliant personnel (hearing, sight, etc...) in attendance?

Yes, that is always a possibility. The US Army Corps of Engineers would provide interpreters if needed for our employees in the program.

21. Will the contractor have access to USACE IT support personnel?

No, USACE IT support personnel cannot service the contractor nor the contractor’s equipment. The US Army Corps Engineers will provide AV equipment such as projector, speakers, internet service.

22. Can the contractor use a USB on the audio-visual equipment provided?

Contractor needs to bring their own computer. The contractor’s computer may be plugged into our project equipment. The Contractor cannot utilize computer equipment owned by the US Government nor plug a USB into a government computer.

23. Is a computer with a CD drive available?

The Corps will not provide a CD drive for contractor’s use.

24. Page 49 para 3, and page 50 para 4. May bids attach PPQs to the bid package rather than embed them in the bid itself? If PPQs must be embedded do they count against the overall page count?

Past Performance Questionnaires should be attached rather than embedded. They will count towards the overall page count.

25. Page 21, para VI. Mandatory Elements, Bullet 11 - Who is to provide the "Principles of Project Management" and "Work Breakdown Structure" instruction--the Corps or the Contractor?

The contractor provides a training session on those topics.

26. Our team lead anticipates receiving an official SDVOSB certification letter from the VA no later than the end of February 2020. Since the proposal submittal deadline is February 20, 2020, please clarify when formal certification is required:

* At the time of proposal submittal;

* At the time of contract award;

* Or some number of days after contact award.

The contractor should be SDVOSB at the time the proposal is submitted.

27. Page 49, Subfactor B, Bullet 2 The RFQ asks the contractor to provide "(iv) final or substantially complete course" about the stated experience. Is this information a yes/no indication that the course was completed?

Yes—complete or substantially completed.

28. Page 49, Subfactor B, Bullet 2 If "(iv) final or substantially complete course" about the stated experience." Is not a yes/no indication, would the government provide additional details on what information is required to address this requirement.?

See #27.

29. Page 50, Proposal Submission The RFQ reads "Proposal shall be tabbed between each of the evaluation factors (Factors 1 through 3) and the Pricing Proposal. Is the Government Requesting that each of these sections be sent as a separate electronic file?

Please create tabs in the PDF of your electronic document. Tabs will not count towards your total page count. No, the Government is not requesting each section be sent separately. But contractors can do so.

30. Page 49, Factor 2 The government has requested the contractor provide a "sample Participant evaluation form" with the response, and provides a sample form in attachment C. Is it the government's intent for the contractor to use the sample form in attachment C to meet this requirement to include a sample with our response?

The contractor may use our sample or their own as long as the basic information provided in the government’s sample is included.

31. General Would the government be open to additional solutions to ensure retention and implementation of training materials between sessions?

Yes, include this in the training plan

32. General If the answer to the above question is yes, we recommend the government consider a best value evaluation methodology be employed to allow contractors to propose best in industry methods.

Per the solicitation, this contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced, technically-acceptable proposal.

33. (IV Program Description) Participants will be coached by the Facilitator and Cadre on their experiences in the program. - Does the Government require post-program coaching to meet this requirement?

No post-program coaching is required.

34. (IV Program Description) The Contractor shall lead eight monthly two-day sessions of six hours on the first day and four hours on the second day at a location specified in the Class Schedule found in Attachment B. - What is the expected / allowable interval between each session (eg, once a month, bi-monthly etc.)?

See Attachment B

35. (V1 Mandatory Elements) “StrengthsFinder” overview, assessment and emphasis on strengths throughout training year - Is "Strengths Finder" the required assessment or may offerors propose alternative assessments?

Strengths Finder is a required assessment. The contractor may propose additional assessments.

36. (V1 Mandatory Elements) (Now Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O.

Clifton is a required reading.) - Is this reading material included in the four leadership books provided by the Government or will offerors be required to purchase the reading material to provide to participants?

The government will provide the Strengths Finder and any government directed book for the participants.

If the contractor recommends a specific course book that will be utilized throughout the program the government will procure the books for the students. Lead time, about 14 days, for procurement is needed.

37. (IV Program Description) The Contractor shall provide all handouts for Contractor-lead sessions to include those listed under “Mandatory Elements”. - Is the vendor required to produce workbooks?

The vendor will provide training materials for each student and cadre member. The vendor may put a workbook together or may provide the training session materials at the start of each session.

38. (Proposal Submission) Format: Offerors shall submit their proposal electronically; using 1-inch margins on 4 sides, single spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font; the overall length shall not exceed 45 pages in length for the technical proposal. - Are offerors permitted to use fonts smaller that 12 pt for tables and graphics?

Tables should be in 12 point font. Because it may not be possible to edit a graphic to 12 point font, inclusion of graphics with smaller font will not result in the rejection of the proposal.

39. The Leadership RFP Attachment B provides a training schedule with room information. Is it possible to provide the specific addresses for each of the building locations scheduled to be utilized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Leadership Training?

Location is in the “Room” column on Attachment B Neville Island 3900 Grand Ave Bldg 10002

Pittsburgh, PA 15225-1512

District Office 1000 Liberty Ave

Pittsburgh PA 15222

Youghiogheny River Lake 497 Flanigan Road

Confluence, PA 15424-1932

Montgomery Locks and Dam 100 Montgomery Dam Road

Monaca, PA 15061-22217

40. The PWS mentions COTS Training courses currently being provided. Assuming the USACE is satisfied with those courses, would the USACE provide a listing of COTS courses currently being utilized for Leadership Development 2?

No, the Corps cannot provide a list.

41. Does the contractor have the discretion to hire independent contractors as 1099 employees?

Yes. The contractor must adhere to FAR 52.219-27.

42. Section VI Mandatory Elements Will the time included for the government speakers and related presentations (1-2 hours each) to be included in each of the 8 contractor-led sessions need to be allowed within the 10 hours designed for each session?

Yes

43. Section VI Mandatory Elements For the Corps-assigned team project, is the contractor required to provide a session on Principles of Project Management and Work Breakdown Structures?

Yes

44. Section VI Mandatory Elements Once the contractor has provided guidance on the class team project in sessions 3 and 4, what is the contractor’s role in supporting the class project?

Topics required to be included in the curriculum flow with the actions the students must take to complete their class project. The contractor may have the opportunity during class time, to relate trained topics to the students class project work. There is no direct responsibility for the contractor to direct or guide the class project.

45. Section VI Mandatory Elements In which session is the contractor expected to provide the Strength Finder Overview?

That is up to the contractor, but not later than the 2nd session is preferred. Students can read and take the assessment before the 2nd session.

46. What are the anticipated grade level of federal employee program participants?

“Participants” are described in PWS Section III. Definitions on page 19 of the solicitation.

47. In the event an instructor is no longer available, can back-up instructors be designated to fill in as needed?

All instructors must be qualified as stated in performance work statement.

48. Does the contractor have the discretion to use multiple facilitators over the 8 required sessions, as long as they meet the required standards?

Yes. All facilitators must meet required standards.

49. The contractor is expected to include government speakers during each session. Is the contractor required to schedule the government speakers within the 10 hours allotted for each session?

The Government speaker time slots are included in Schedule B and fall within the 10 hours of each session.

50. What is meant by the statement, “Participants will be coached by the Facilitator and Cadre on their experiences in the program?

Students will share their experiences and may identify challenges they may be having or ask advice related to leadership through the training process. The facilitator and cadre may provide coaching in these situations.

51. Are facilitators expected to conduct scheduled coaching sessions with participants?

No coaching sessions are required.

52. There is a requirement to have participants visit a non-government organization on two occasions on the second day of training. Does the contractor have to identify the organization to be visited at the time of proposal submission?

See PWS Section IV Program Description on page 20 of the solicitation, “Not more than two times during the training year, the second training day may include exposure to local private sector or other non-federal businesses or companies. The purpose would be to provide a non-federal perspective to leadership, compare and contrast our organization with non-federal entities, as well as to reinforce the first day’s teaching and enhance leadership knowledge. The Contractor will coordinate this event into the curriculum.

Not more than two sessions, two hours per session, including any local travel time, maximum, may be scheduled for this type training. This may be accomplished by visiting non-federal agencies within 10 miles of the Pittsburgh District office; interacting with guest speakers from non-federal agencies, discussing case studies or other proven training methods.”

USACE will work with the contractor to identify organizations to be visited. These organizations need not be identified at the time of proposal submission.

53. During the sessions where there are visits to the non-government organization, will government speakers need to be scheduled during those sessions?

Government speakers are listed in Schedule B along with the estimated time and date/time for each session.

With a few exceptions, according to Schedule B most USACE provided speakers participate on Day 1 of each session.

54. What is the government’s distinction between mandatory elements of Interpersonal skills and Effective Communication?

Contractor should be able to train on each of these elements.

55. Is the 10-hour session schedule a suggestion? Is the offeror able to propose another schedule based on a 10-hour session? (ex. 5 hours on day 1, 5 hours on day 2). Or does the Offeror have to use the suggested schedule of 6 hours on the first day and 4 hours on the second?

See PWS Section IV Program Description on page 20 of the solicitation, “the Contractor shall lead two days sessions of six hours on the first day and four hours on the second day”. See Addendum to FAR 52.212-4(b)(1) Part III “Training Schedule” on page 48 of the solicitation: “Offerors suggest start and end times for each training module”.

56. Can Offerors use a 9 or 10 pt font on tables and graphics?

See #38.

57. Can Offerors submit a cover letter, cover page, and Table of Contents with each volume and they NOT be included in the page count?

No. Cover letters, cover pages and Table of Contents are included in the page count.

58. On the top of page 25 there is a sentence that reads” The Contractor shall lead eight monthly two-day sessions of six hours on the first day and four hours on the second day at a location specified in the Class Schedule found in Attachment B. “ However when we analyze Attachment 8, we find the following discrepancies

8 Apr: 4 hours available for the contractor 6 May: 2.5 hours available for the contractor 3 Jun: 4 hours available for the contractor 8 Jul: 5 hours available for the contractor 5 Aug: 3.5 hours available for the contractor 9 Sep: 3 hours available for the contractor 7 Oct: 4.5 hours available for the contractor 4 Nov: 4.5 hours available for the contractor

Please clarify what the time allocations are for the first day of each session.

Each two-day session totals 10 hours. Please refer to Attachment B for the time slots slated for USACE-speakers.

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Leadership Development Program Level 2

I. OBJECTIVES:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, (Corps), Pittsburgh District, is seeking a professional training organization for partnership with in conducting and administering the Pittsburgh District’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) Level 2.

The primary objective of the LDP (Level 2) is to develop “leaders at all levels” who accomplish the mission, meet challenges and create a learning organization that enables us to continuously adapt and adjust the Corps strategic direction to sustain and improve our relevance to the Army and the nation.

The secondary objective is to achieve enhanced self awareness, build teams and communicate transparently to include the following:

Engage a common language that describes leadership Develop a common concept of what we mean by leadership and teamwork Communicate a common language and approach to processes to promote unity throughout the Corps Provide Participants tools, awareness and experiences that improve their abilities to:

o Understand their strengths and weaknesses o Develop strengths and manage weaknesses o Build collaborative relationships o Manage their personal and professional development o Increase knowledge and share experiences with the private sector and local governments on leadership with regard to business planning and development processes o Build teams

Gain an enterprise-wide perspective by increasing Participants’ knowledge of our own organization (the Corps, Army and Department of Defense) by gaining exposure to and understanding of the Corps operations, strategic direction, and internal leadership visions and philosophies. The Corps will provide subject matter experts to teach this portion of the program.

This contracted leadership development training program is one facet of a much larger program in which the Corps seeks to develop results-oriented, agile leaders with broad perspectives who lead people and lead change successfully in complex environments. The core competencies we are building include: leading change, leading people, results driven, business acumen, building coalitions, building teams and enterprise-wide perspectives.

The Contractor will provide formal training that will include the mandatory elements of the LDP2 program and other leadership topics relevant to the Leading Self and Teams theme. Training is expected to consist of commercial products and industry-accepted teaching techniques tailored to meet the mandatory elements and objectives of the Corps LDP2 vision. A formal program will not be furnished to the contractor to conduct; rather, the contractor will formulate tailored curricula designed to meet the training objectives.

In order to effectively engage the Participants and appeal to their diverse perspectives, educational levels and experience, a variety of modern and proven teaching techniques and styles are expected to be used.

II. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract will be 1 March 2020 or the date of award, whichever is later, through 31 January 2021 plus two one-year option periods.

III. DEFINITIONS

LDP : Leadership Development Program

LDP2: Leadership Development Program Level 2, Self and Teams; the second of five levels of Corps leadership training program.

Contractor: Company, agency or organization hired by the Federal Government to provide identified services.

Program Facilitator: The Contractor’s instructors/trainers for this program will be referred to in these documents as the “Program Facilitator” or “Facilitator”.

Cadre: Assigned employees of the Corps who will interface and team with the Contractor, consult and communicate with the LDP Steering Committee (as needed), coordinate and be responsible for the Corps-provided portions of training, participate in training sessions, and assist in assessing the performance of the program. There will be up to four agency Cadre members assigned. Two will attend each session. One LDP Cadre member will act as the lead program manager for the overall LDP Level 2 program and be the primary point of contact for the Corps.

LDP Steering Committee: The LDP Steering Committee (Steering Committee) is composed of a small group of the Corps employees who are trained leaders within the organization. Its function is to select applicants, focus curriculum and assess the performance of the program.

Participants: A maximum of 12 Corps civilian employees will participate annually as students in the LDP2 program. The candidates are selected by an application process through which their personal, technical and leadership potential has been recognized. Typical education levels of the Participants range from completion of high school to vocational/technical schools and all levels of college. Years of work experience vary and levels in the organization may range from junior to senior level. The candidates may or may not have team leader or supervisory work experience. Disciplines represented will include science, engineering, economics, finance, maintenance and administration.

Point of Contact (POC): This Government employee responsible for coordinating with the Contractor as well as receiving and verifying invoices under the contract.

IV. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulation, ER 690-1-1214 (Attachment A) dated 28 February 2011, describes the background, components and intent of the LDP. The Corps leadership program has multiple levels (1 thru 5). This program shall be designed to meet the Level 2, “Leading Self and Teams”, phase of the Corps LDP. The purpose of all levels of the LDP is to develop results oriented, agile leaders with broad perspectives who lead people and lead change successfully in complex environments.

Level 2 – Leading Self and Teams provides Participants with experiences that increase self-awareness and understanding of individual strengths, leadership potential and team building.

Outcomes and goals:

Identify, understand and develop individual strengths and use those strengths to build teams/relationships.

Perform a team project that uses personal skills and strengths while gaining experience in team strategies and applying knowledge gained in the Level 2 program.

Participants will apply their skills and strengths for both self development and team success.

Provide feedback and assessment on Participants’ leadership experience.

Learn, understand and apply leadership skills.

Content:

Contractor facilitated training modules and discussions Self assessment tools Team project Assigned readings Journaling Reflective essay Local private sector or other non-federal business agency perspectives on leadership Corps lead internal organization education and perspective

Learning Sources

Contractor facilitation Government subject matter experts Local private sector or other non-federal businesses or companies

Program Assessment

After Action Reviews Feedback from Participants Feedback from Cadre and Steering Committee

The Contractor shall lead eight monthly two-day sessions of six hours on the first day and four hours on the second day at a location specified in the Class Schedule found in Attachment B.

The full LDP Level 2 training program is a nine month program. The Contractor does not participate in the ninth session which consists of a program review, preparation for graduation and graduation ceremony.

The Participants will work on one or more team projects to provide experience pairing their talents and skills with their newly learned leadership and team building skills. Participants will be coached by the Facilitator and Cadre on their experiences in the program. Other learning experiences include maintaining a journal, assigned readings, facilitated discussions and one essay for which Participants will look back over the sessions and reflect on what they have learned and how they will integrate these lessons into their work.

Not more than two times during the training year, the second…