W911XK19T0008_Amendement.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

Lock Operator Simulator Exhibit, Duluth, MN

This amendment is issued to ADD Section 5 Safety and Security requirements to the Scope of Work. The offer due date is UNCHANGED. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Mar-2019

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 W911XK19T0008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Mar-2019

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, X 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

13-Mar-2019

CODE

U.S.ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, DETROIT

477 MICHIGAN AVENUE, 7TH FLOOR

DETROIT MI 48226-4523

W911XK 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911XK19T0008

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following have been modified:

SCOPE OF WORK

Lock Operator Simulator Exhibit for:

Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, 600 Lake Avenue South, Duluth, MN 55802

1. PURPOSE

a. The purpose of this contract is to have a contractor use a US Army Corps of Engineers provided operator panel to create and install an interactive Soo Locks simulation experience for visitors incorporating multiple video screens and sound dome. (The government will provide film footage, animation, and recordings)

b. The Lock Operator Simulator Exhibit will be located at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth, Minnesota. The Visitor Center receives over 450,000 visitors per year; many are children. Therefore the components need to be easy to operate, durable, easy to clean and maintain, and aesthetically pleasing.

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

a. Experience: This exhibit will allow visitors to ‘operate’ the MacArthur Lock at the Soo Locks for a down bound vessel passage, using an original 1943 lock panel. Upon activating a start lever on the panel, video footage of a vessel will begin in four monitors that act like windows of the lock operator building (two on opposing walls, two on the center wall). Written instructions will appear on a monitor above the center wall and will accompany the animation of the vessel locking through. In addition, a voice recording of the Lock Master will play providing verbal instructions to the operator. Visitors will turn levers in sequence to bring up visual animations and sounds of what is happening in the lock and the next action to take, along with an animation of the lock process.

b. Background: The MacArthur lock was built in 1943 and is one of two active locks at the Soo Locks managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. There is a 21 foot elevation difference between Lake Superior and Lake Huron which requires a lock, which is a water elevator for boats, to easily transition between these bodies of water. Great Lake freighters are transporting needed raw materials on the lakes that are critical to the United States economy. The actual locking process takes approximately one hour, but the provided video will be sped up to for the use in the exhibit for a few minutes.

c. Learning Goals: After interacting with the simulator, participants will understand how a lock generally operates. By listening, watching, and physically moving levers, the participant is totally immersed in the locking process. The US Army Corps Engineers will also provide interpretive signage that reinforces the locking process.

d. Software: The Contractor shall create custom software to deliver the experience described above.

Contractor will also rewire the MacArthur Lock panel to make the various lights turn on and off with the different steps in the locking process. The panel is currently gutted for ease of rewiring.

Refer to Reference #1 Operating Panel. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will provide video footage, animation of lock operation and recorded instructions and narration. Refer to Reference #2 Narrated Scripts/Prompts.

e. Hardware: The Contractor shall provide five 55-inch commercial grade color 4K LED monitors with appropriate mounting hardware to install on a wall or ¾ inch plywood framed into a window.

The contractor shall provide a sound dome with ceiling mount and a digital player system with external micro SD Slot, SDHC storage via SDXC, two high speed USB ports, Phoenix GPIO port, HDMI 2.0 in/out port, 3.5mm audio out (analog & SPDIF digital), to operate the program quickly and smoothly. All internal hardware shall be regulated with low voltage (12 vcd or 24 vdc) and internal control registration shall be low voltage and use PLC type logic circuits. The exhibit will be a stand-alone system and shall NOT have internet access. The Contractor shall modify the panel and create labels as needed to correspond with the instructions.

f. Space Allocation: The exhibit will be installed within the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth, Minnesota. The space is located on the main level of the visitor center within the US Army Corps of Engineers exhibit space. The current space measures 116.5”x78”x108”. The length of the space can be increased to accommodate the two monitors width for the center wall.

The finished space will mimic the look of the Soo Lock Operator Shelter. The US Army Corps of Engineers shall build the new area and work with contractor for specifications on monitor mounting and other technical needs.

3. DELIVERABLES:

a. Before Award:

i. The Contractor shall submit a Narrative and technical description, examples of comparable projects and detailed price quote.

b. After Award:

i. Sample of synced instructions and animations as well as descriptions and drawings of new panel labels should be sent Denise.K.Wolvin@usace.army.mil within 60 days for initial review.

ii. Complete test program of synced instructions, animations and time lapse shall be sent to Denise.K.Wolvin@usace.army.mil for USACE approval within 90 days of award.

iii. Completed labels, operator panel, software and hardware delivered, installed, onsite staff training and operation and maintenance manual including troubleshooting for exhibit issues within 120 days of contract award.

iv. Drawings and description will be sent to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 600 Lake Ave South Duluth, MN 55802 Attn: Denise Wolvin

v. Completed display will be delivered and installed at:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 600 Lake Ave South Duluth, MN 55802 Attn: Denise Wolvin

4. SCHEDULE:

a. All work, including review and approval shall be completed within 120 calendar days.

i. Within 7 days of award government shall arrange transfer of animations, time lapse footage and narration to the Contractor.

ii. Within 30 days of award, the government shall ship control panel to contractor.

iii. Within 60 days, the contractor shall submit sample of synced instructions with animations and proposed label text and format. The government shall have 15 days for review and comment.

iv. Within 90 days contractor shall submit test version of full program of instructions, animations, and time-lapse footage. The government shall have 15 days for review and comment.

v. At least seven calendar days prior to delivery, the contractor shall contact Denise Wolvin in Duluth to coordinate exact dates and arrangements made for delivery and installation.

5. SAFETY AND SECURITY

a. All personnel employed by the contractor in the performance of the services specified in this contract or any representative of the Contractor entering the work area shall conform and comply with all applicable U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, facility access, security policies and procedures. (Provided by government representative). All personnel and vehicles are subject to search upon entry, exit and within the confines of the facility.

i. E-Verify Program: Pre-screening of contractor candidates via E-verify Program: The Contractor must pre‐screen candidates using the E‐verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that all contractors working on the site have two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to entering the information in E- Verify. The vendor must ensure the correct information is entered into the E‐verify system. A verification sheet for each verified/eligible contractor candidate must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award. (The purpose of using E-Verify is to ensure all contractors are U.S. citizens or documented foreign citizens with authority to work in the United States of America). The COR will forward the verification sheets to the USACE, Detroit District Security Office for validation.

ii. Clearance of Personnel: All Contractor and Sub-Contractor employees are required to have a National Agency Check (Fingerprint Check) with favorable adjudication prior to their being able to enter the work site. The Contractor will be responsible for working with the COR to submit all required paperwork for each employee to the Security Office prior to initiation of the background investigation. The contractor may complete Government furnished fingerprint cards at a local police station for each employee that will be working at the project location. The cost for the fingerprinting is the responsibility of the contractor. Instructions on how to complete the fingerprint cards will be provided to the contractor along with mailing instructions. The contractor should anticipate the fingerprint cards to take approximately 24 days and the electronic finger prints to take approximately 8 business days for adjudication. These are estimates only actual times may vary.

iii. Exceptions to Background Investigation: All exceptions will be reviewed and authorized after a thorough review by the Detroit District Security office on a case by case basis.

iv. Security Checks: All contract employees must carry valid Government issued picture identification at all times. They must show I.D. upon request by both Security and Government personnel. The Contractor's employees must enter the site through the main security checkpoint unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor's employees will be subject to such additional checks as may be deemed necessary to ensure that no violation of security rules has occurred.

v. Exclusion or Expulsion from the Site: A negative background investigation (NAC) may result in the exclusion or expulsion of Contractor employees from the site as determined by the Detroit District, Security Officer. Additionally any failure to observe the security rules will also result in the potential exclusion or expulsion of Contractor employees from the site.

OFFER: Offers will be evaluated on durability as well as price. Durability and price will be equal in determining the best value to the government. REFERENCE SOLICITATION CLAUSE 52.212-2 EVALUATION-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) factors regarding evaluation.

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