Amendment_0001_to_W9124D-17-R-0004_9_Jun_17.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

Casualty Administrative Support Services (CASS)

See follow ing pages

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 09-Jun-2017

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 W9124D-17-R-0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-May-2017

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

09-Jun-2017

CODE

MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING CMD

MICC FORT KNOX

BLDG 1109B STE 373

199 6TH AVE

FORT KNOX KY 40121-5720

W9124D 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9124D-17-R-0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following items are applicable to this amendment:

1. Per the RFP, questions were to be received no later than 8:00 AM, Eastern Time (Fort Knox local time) on 5 June 2017. Thus as of this amendment, no further questions will be accepted.

2. Offeror Due Date remains unchanged as provided by RFP: 2:00 PM (Fort Knox local time) on 15 June 2017.

3. Attachment 1 to this Amendment provides the questions and answers received from industry.

4. Attachment 2 to this Amendment provides the Past Performance Questionnaire Form, which was omitted from the solicitation.

5. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS, PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT, Table 2 Page Limitations, Volume IV, is changed to read:

Electronic documents shall be in MS Word or EXCEL format and be searchable through use of “Control-F” function. Documents shall not be password protected; contain hidden formulas, external links, or embedded data.

6. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD, Paragraph 2, EVALUATION CRITERIA, is changed to read:

There are three evaluation factors: Technical acceptability, past performance, and price. In order to be considered for further evaluation, an offeror must first be determined “technically acceptable.”

7. PWS, paragraph 1.2.5.2.3, Qualifications, is changed to read:

The APM shall have demonstrated experience managing a contract similar in scope and size, have an understanding of military protocol and precedence for the types of services provided, and possess BS or BA in business or related field to scope of this contract. Minimum of three years’ experience in research and management may be substituted for education requirement.

8. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Amendment 0001, Attachment 1 Questions and Answers

1.Q. Proposal Format and Content, 4. Volume Content, Volume III-Factor 2 – Past Performance, Pg. 84 the government states that the offeror shall forward a copy of the attached past performance questionnaire to the points of contact responsibility for monitoring performance under such contracts. Is a past performance questionnaire required for this opportunity, if so will the government please provide the questionnaire?

A. Past performance questionnaire form is hereby provided as Attachment 2 to this amendment.

2.Q. Proposal Format and Content, 1. The government states that font type shall be limited to times new roman and font size shall be a minimum of 11. Will the government please clarify if tables and graphic’s can use a font size minimum of 9?

A. No.

3.Q. Proposal Format and Content, Table 2- Page Limitations, As a small business and due to the tight time constraints of submission, will the government please consider removing the hard copy submission with the understanding we will need to submit a CD for each Volume?

A. No, hard copy submission is required as outlined in the solicitation.

4.Q. In accordance with the PWS instructions, Volume IV - Factor 3 – Price, the contractor shall separate Rate Schedule and Pricing Schedule. The PWS PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT, table 2 instructs offerors to submit a searchable Excel file with the proposal submission. The Government has provided the Rate Schedule in Word format. Can the offeror convert the Rate Schedule to Excel and submit as a separate tab in the Pricing Schedule Excel file?

A. No, both documents are to remain as presented. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS, PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT, Table 2 Page Limitations, Volume IV, is changed to read:

Electronic documents shall be in MS Word or EXCEL format and be searchable through use of “Control-F” function. Documents shall not be password protected; contain hidden formulas, external links, or embedded data.

5.Q. Will the government confirm their intent to award the maximum of 2080 program management hours in CLIN 0007?

A. The maximum estimated hours outlined in the CLINs are estimates for evaluation purposes only. Actual hours will be negotiated based on Government need at the task order level.

6.Q. CLINS, Is it the government’s intent to award all CLINS simultaneously?

A. This is a Requirements Type Contract and therefore will not have funding attached to it. The award will include all CLINs available for use when task orders are issued based on Government need. Task orders will utilize only applicable CLINs necessary based on Government need.

7.Q. PWS 1.4.5.1 Personnel Security Clearances, will the government please clarify that an interim secret clearance will meet the government requirements?

A. An interim secret clearance will meet the government requirements as long as it is input into Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS).

8.Q. PWS Section 1.2.5.2. Alternate Program Manager (APM), the APM qualifications state that they must possess a BS or BA in business or related field to scope of this contract. Will the government please allow experience in a related field to the scope of this contract in place of a BS or BA degree?

A. Yes. PWS, paragraph 1.2.5.2.3, Qualifications, is changed to read:

The APM shall have demonstrated experience managing a contract similar in scope and size, have an understanding of military protocol and precedence for the types of services provided, and possess BS or BA in business or related field to scope of this contract. Minimum of three years’ experience in research and management may be substituted for education requirement.

9.Q. Can the Government advise if the required Secret Level Facility Clearance, and the Secret Level Clearance required to be held by the Contractor personnel, are something that the Government would be willing to sponsor for the awarded Contractor in the event of award or if these clearances must be held by the Contractor at the time of contract award?

A. No. The government will not sponsor Secret Level Facility Clearances. Contractor must possess Secret Level Facility Clearance at time of contract award.

Amendment 0001, Attachment 2 Past Performance Questionnaire Form

Your organization has been identified for participation in the past performance evaluation on a current solicitation at Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Center – Fort Knox, Kentucky. This survey will be used to evaluate past performance for the contractor and contracting action identified below.

Candid feedback is important to the evaluation effort and may affect award outcome. Please indicate "NA" in any area which is not applicable to work performed on your contract. In accordance with OFPP Policy Letter 92-5, the names of individuals supplying past performance information will remain confidential.

Please email the completed survey to: Barbara.j.mattingly2.civ@mail.mil and Monika Watkins at monika.watkins2.civ@mail.mil. Subject line of email should identify: Completed Past Performance Questionnaire for W9124D-17-R-0004.

Any questions or concerns pertaining to this survey or any of the requested information may be directed to Barbara Mattingly at Barbara.j.Mattingly2.civ@mail.mil and Monika Watkins at monika.watkins2.civ@mail.mil.

Thank you for your time and effort in completing this survey.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1. Contractor information:

Contractor _________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number __________________________________________________________

Point of Contact ____________________________________________________________

2. Individual completing this survey:

Name _______________________________________________________

Title ________________________________________________________

Telephone Number ____________________________________________

1. Contract Action ___________________________________________________________

2. Type of Contract __________________________________________________________

3. Award Amount $_____________ Current Value $_____________ Projected Final $ _____________

4. Performance Period _____________________________________ Years Remaining _____________

5. Briefly describe the deliverables or type of service performed __________________________________

SECTION A - Performance - Please provide rating and any explanatory or descriptive comments.

Scale: A - Acceptable, M - Marginal, U - Unacceptable

1. Quality of overall service provided ______

2. Quality of deliverables (reports, etc.) _______

3. Responsiveness of the contractor to emergency situations _______

4. Contractor's responsiveness to customer inquiries ______

5. Ability of the contractor to meet milestones _______

6. Contractor's communication with the customer _______

SECTION B - Managerial Please provide rating and any explanatory or descriptive comments.

Scale: A - Acceptable, M - Marginal, U - Unacceptable

1. Quality of the management support assigned to the project _______

2. Management of subcontractors _______

3. How well did the contractor hire and retain trained, qualified employees? _______

4. How well did the contractor keep abreast of changes in government regulations, military specifications, local regulations, etc.? _______

5. How effective was the on-site management? _______

6. How well did the contractor provide for seamless transition between departing and replacement employees?

7. Contractor's ability to develop innovative methods of performing functions on your project _______

8. Employee performance, overall _______

9. Contractor's overall responsiveness in terms of quality, timeliness, professionalism, and courtesy _____

SECTION C - Contractual Issues Please provide rating and any explanatory or descriptive comments.

1. Contractor's cooperation in negotiating (initial award and modifications) _______

2. Contractor's ability to control costs _______

3. Contractor's responsiveness to the Contracting Officer _______

4. How successful was completion of the project? Were there any cure or show cause notices issued, any default action, or any other action related to completion? _____

SECTION D - Basic Issues

1. Was the contractor defaulted on the referenced contracting action or any other contracting action of which you are aware? _______

2. Would you award another contract to this contractor? _____