W9124B23R0002 - Amendment 0008 Fort Irwin DES Fire and Dispatching 23 Feb 2023.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

1. Change proposal due date to 15 March 2023, 1500 PST.

2. See answ ers on Section C of this solcitation amendment to follow -on questions that w ere submitted by required due date of 13 February 2023.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

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 W9124B23R0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Oct-2022

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 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

22-Feb-2023

CODE

MICC - FORT IRWIN

PO BOX 105095 ISSUING OFFICE

FORT IRWIN CA 92310-5095

W9124B 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9124B23R0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been added by full text:

FOLLOW UP ANSWERS

Follow on Questions for Solicitation #W9124B23R0002 Fort Irwin, DES Emergency Service Contract Send to: Mr. Joey Acfalle, Contract Specialist (KS) and Ms. Beverly Rodriguez, Contracting Officer (KO)

Q# Solicitation Section

Paragraph #

Page No.(s)

Reference/Issue Question(s) Answer

1 2.7.1

"The Contractor must maintain a training file for each employee and provide to the Government upon request IAW Department of the Army Memo Subject Army Fire & Emergency Services Scope of Services Policy Memorandum dated 1/18/2017."

Does the Fort Irwin Fire Department currently utilize an LMS (Learning Management System) for tracking, storing and processing training certifications, training hours, licenses and other necessary information? If not, what system is currently being used?

The government currently pays for a third-party online program that tracts employee training records that may be utilized by the new contractor.

2 5.1.2.13

Is there a recruitment cadre assigned to the FIFD? If not, how does the department draft or appoint new firefighters?

There is no assigned recruitment cadre. If positions are available, applicants will be tested by the FIFD contractor.

3 5.1.2.13

Historically, has the FIFD recruited an entry level hiring process or ever utilized a lateral hiring procedure?

FIFD contractor has recruited entry level positions as recently as June of 2022 and has accepted other employees as a lateral transfer.

4 2.7

Does the Fort Irwin Fire Department recieve reimbursment for training through a community college?

No reimbursement for training conducted through a community college exists.

CLIN xxx6 Section B Pricing Answer

"ICEMA regulates required tools and equipment on fire trucks. In the interest of clarifying this requirement and given the poor state of much of the existing ICEMA required equipment for the existing fire trucks, the government will now require pricing this line item with new required equipment for every firetruck. ICEMA regulates required tools and equipment on fire trucks. In the interest of clarifying this requirement and given the poor state of much of the existing ICEMA required equipment for the existing fire trucks, the government will now require pricing this line item with new required equipment for every firetruck."

ICEMA regulates medical equipment required to be on non transport units. ICEMA does not regulate firefighting tools and equipment such as ladders, hoses, nozzles, axes, fans etc. Will the government clarify if it wants all firefighting tools and equipment replaced along with the medical equipemnt?

The government errored on previous answersr regarding medical and fire equipment. The correct response is provided below:

NFPA 1901 Chapters 5 -9 recommends the minimum required equipment for the different firetrucks.

ICEMA provides a listing of required medical equipment.

The contractor is responsible for replacing the medical and firetruck equipment “as needed.”

6 2.1.9.1.2 22 Project Manager (PM) - The PM must possess no less than a bachelor’s degree in a facilities or program management field of study, six (6) years of experience in emergency services….

In our experience multiple Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) offices routinely accept experience as a substitute for education.

Will the Government consider an associate’s degree and experience, or experience alone, in lieu of the bachelor’s degree.

As an example: An associate’s degree plus 3 years of experience is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or no degree, and 8 years of experience is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

The government remains firm on its PM requirements.

7 PWS

Conformed – Questions and Answers: #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, 18

63 - 65 Answer States:

…ICEMA

regulates required tools and equipment on fire trucks.

Will the Government please direct bidders to the specific ICEMA policy that “regulates required tools and equipment on the fire trucks”.

The government errored on previous answers regarding medical and fire equipment. The correct response is provided below:

required equipment for each firetruck.

ICEMA provides a listing of required medical equipment.

The contractor is responsible for replacing any new equipment “as needed.”

6 PWS

Conformed – Questions and Answers: #14, #15, #17, #18

63 - 65 Answer States: …All future equipment needs, or replacement equipment not listed in ANNEX B which are requirements to perform the PWS must be CFP.

Annex B does not provide an equipment/tools list. It is unreasonable for bidding contractors to price ALL equipment/tools on ALL apparatus without understanding what equipment/tools are on each apparatus and what serviceable state they are currently in. During industry site visit, contractors were not provided the opportunity to view apparatus compartments or take pictures, for reference, of any vehicle or station equipment.

Will the Government provide a list of all equipment/tools on each piece of apparatus by compartment, or in the station? Please provide date the piece of equipment/tools was put into service, the original purchased price, and current serviceable state.

NFPA 1901 Chapters 5 -9 recommends the minimum required equipment for each firetruck. The contractor is responsible for replacing any new equipment “as needed.”

9 PWS

Conformed – 5.1.2.3

37 Will the Government provide any staffing waivers, or identify if any staffing waivers have been submitted, that are currently in place at Ft.

Irwin?

The minimum suppression firefighting personnel is 17 during any 24-hour period. No waiver has been accepted.

10 PWS

Conformed – Questions and Answers: #14, #15, #17, #18 and B1 Technical Exhibit 01

63 – 65 and 167

…. All future equipment needs, or replacement equipment not listed in ANNEX B which are requirements to perform the PWS must be CFP….

Is it the Government’s intent for bidders to price replacement apparatus, listed in Annex B – B1 Technical Exhibit 01?

Annex B is GFP that is maintained and replaced by the government.

11 PWS

Conformed

7.1.4 GFP: A list of the GFP

to be issued under this contract is provided with the solicitation

Will the Government provide a list of ALL GFP as stated in section

7.1.4 to include all equipment and tools in accordance with NFPA 1901 for apparatus outlined in Annex B – B1 Technical Exhibit 01 and ICEMA Policy.

Annex B is the government furnishe property that is maintained and replaced by the government.

required equipment for each firetruck. The contractor is responsible for replacing any new equipment on the firetrucks “as needed.”

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