A.07.24_W9127N-17-R-0035_Amendment_02_Hatchery_Trout_Production..pdf

USACE PORTLAND DISTRICT

333 SW 1ST AVE

PORTLAND OR 97204-3440

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 solicitation is being amended to address questions submitted by interested parties and to clarify the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) procedures in Factor 2 – TAB 02: Past Performance in Section L, Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors of the solicitation.

Changes to Section L are highlighted in yellow .

Offerors must submit completed and signed copies of ALL SF30 Amendments w ith their proposal.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

The POC for this amendment is Patrick Collins 503-808-4594, patrick.collins@usace.army.mil

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-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 W9127N-17-R-0035

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-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

19-Jun-2017

CODE

USACE PORTLAND DISTRICT

333 SW 1ST AVE

PORTLAND OR 97204-3440

W9127N 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9127N-17-R-0035

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:

SUBMITTED QUESTIONS 01

The follow questions were submitted and addressed in response to this solicitation

Question 1. Can you please tell us what type of security clearances, if any, the Contractor will be required to obtain for this Solicitation if awarded?

Answer 1: Security clearances are not required.

Question 2. With regard to the PPQs there appears to be conflicting instructions. On page 73 we are instructed to have the Offers client submit the completed PPQ directly to you but on the PPQ form the instructions say the Offeror shall request the client to complete the PPQ and submit it back to the Offeror who will then submit it with our completed application. Can you provide clarification on this issue please?

Answer 2: Please refer to the revision to Section L highlighted in yellow in this amendment.

Question 3. With regard to Page 1 of the Solicitation, Block 17. Is the CODE requested the CAGE code referenced in our SAM and what, if any, FACILITY CODE should be used?

Answer: The Code we are requesting in block 17a of the SF1449 is the offeror's CAGE code associated with the SAM account. The Facility Code does not apply to this solicitation. This answer also applies to block 8 of the SF30, Amendment of Solicitation.

Offeror’s must submit completed and signed copies of ALL SF30 Amendments with their proposal.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

SECTION L

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

I. INTRODUCTION

Your firm is invited to submit a proposal in response to Request for Proposal (RFP) Number W9127N-17-R-0035 for the project titled “Hatchery Trout Production.” The Government intends to procure this requirement on a competitive basis in accordance with the evaluation procedures outlined in FAR Part 15.

The Offeror’s proposal shall be submitted in hard copy, with accompanying digital copies, as set forth below. The RFP shall provide the Government address and receipt date for proposal submittal.

The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of two (2) volumes; Volume I – Technical Proposal and Volume II – Price Proposal. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited.

Offerors are responsible for including sufficient detail to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked.

II. SUBMITTING QUESTIONS

Questions will be handled via email only. Submit questions to Patrick Collins, via email at patrick.collins@usace.army.mil and Chelsea Tikotsky at Chelsea.M.Tikotsky@usace.army.mil. Answers to submitted questions will be posted on FBO under the solicitation announcement. All Offerors will be able to see the questions and answers from all submissions. This ensures all interested parties have an equal opportunity to gain project insight from the questions submitted by other potential Offerors.

III. GENERAL PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

a. BINDING

Each volume shall be submitted in a separate three-ring binder, of standard letter (8 ½ x 11-inch) size and hardback construction. Any pages that are changed (as a result of negotiations or proposal revisions) should be of a different color and have changed information clearly marked by a vertical line in the right margin of the page. The revised pages shall be dated. Each binder shall be clearly labeled with its Title and a copy number (e.g., copy 1 of 2) on both the cover and the spine.

b. ORGANIZATION – VOLUMES

The following volumes of material shall be submitted:

1. Volume 1: Technical Proposal

2. Volume 2: Price Proposal

c. QUANTITTY

The following quantities of copies shall be submitted:

1. Volume 1: Technical Proposal 1 original – clearly marked 3 copies 1 electronic (defined in paragraph e. of this Section)

2. Volume 2: Price Proposal

1 original – clearly marked 1 electronic (defined in paragraph e. of this Section)

d. CONTENT – GENERAL

The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Proposals must provide accurate and complete information as required by this RFP. Absence of information will be deemed as if no support for that criterion was provided. Penalty for making false statements in proposals is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

1. Table of Contents A Table of Contents is required in Volume 1 and Volume 2.

2. Paper size

Proposals are to be on 8 ½ x 11-inch paper, to the maximum extent practicable. Drawings shall be 11x17-inch paper, folded to the same dimensions as the 8 ½ x 11-inch paper. Elaborate artwork, expensive paper and bindings, and expensive/ extensive visual and other presentation aids are not necessary. Each proposal should address the requests for information in the order identified in Section L.

3. Tabs

Contents of binders shall be tabbed and labeled to afford easy identification from the proposal Table of Contents. Tabs shall extend beyond the edge of the 8 ½ x 11-inch paper.

4. Page Numbering

All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and RFP number in the header and/or footer.

5. Page Limits

Volume I proposal shall not exceed 30 single sided pages; double sided printing is encouraged but any pages in excess of 30 will not be considered. If double sided printing is used, each side of the paper is considered a page.

6. Signatures

Original signature from the Offeror’s responsible party is required in box 30 of the SF 1449 submitted with the Price Proposal.

e. ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. File format The electronic proposal shall be Portable Document Format, filename extension: “.pdf” and suitable for viewing in Adobe Reader.

2. Number of files The volume contents shall be combined and presented as a single .pdf file.

3. Method of submission The electronic version of the proposals shall be submitted via Compact Disc (CD) suitably protected and submitted with the physical binders. CDs may be placed in the front pocket of the ORIGINAL copy only. Each disc shall be externally labeled with the volume number, date, and the Offeror’s name. USB thumb drives are not permitted.

REQUIRED TABS FOR VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Table of Contents

Factor 1 – Tab 01: Recent Relevant Experience

Factor 2 – Tab 02: Past Performance

Factor 3 – Tab 03: Technical Capabilities

Factor 4 – Tab 04: Small Business Participation Plan

REQUIRED TABS FOR VOLUME 2: PRICE PROPOSAL

Table of Contents

Factor 5 – Price Proposal

Tab 05: SF 1449, Solicitation, Offer, and Award

Tab 06: Price Schedule

Tab 07: Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Large Business ONLY)

Tab 08: Representations and Certifications

IV. DETAILED CONTENT REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Offerors shall submit the information noted below for each tab.

Factor 1 – TAB 01: Recent Relevant Experience

Submission Requirements

The work required by this solicitation is for the production and release of hatchery trout in the Willamette River Basin, as further described in the RFP.

The Offeror shall submit information for up to three (3) projects* performed within the last 5 years, which best demonstrates the Offeror’s experience on projects that are of similar size, scope, and complexity to this project, as further described in the RFP scope of work.

To be evaluated, each project must have been completed or must be substantially complete** by the Prime Contractor or the Prime Contractor’s subcontractor*** within five years of the date that proposals are due. For the purposes of this submission, a project is considered the rearing of one broodyear of trout from juvenile, sub-legal size until final delivery to the destined waterbody.

Offerors shall submit the following for each project submitted:

Contract number, if applicable Agency/Customer name with contact information A detailed summary of the scope of the project, including the extent of any spawning or egg collection, juvenile rearing, fish transport, and fish releases that were performed;

The period of performance of the project;

The quantity and size of trout produced;

The number and type (e.g. lake, pond, and river) of locations stocked.

(Note: It is up to the Offeror to describe each project with enough detail to ensure that the Government can meaningfully assess the projects against the evaluation criteria described in Section M of the RFP).

*A maximum of three projects will be evaluated. If an Offeror disregards these instructions and submits more than three projects, only the three most current projects will be evaluated.

**Substantially complete is defined as a minimum of 75% complete by the date proposals are due. If an Offeror submits a project it represents as “substantially complete,” the Offeror must reasonably explain why the project is considered at least 75% complete. If an Offeror submits an ongoing project without providing an accompanying reasonable explanation that explains how the project is at least 75% complete, the Government reserves the right to reject the project.

***Instructions on the use of subcontractors to fulfill work: Offerors may use the past experience of subcontractors to demonstrate experience. If subcontractors are used to demonstrate experience, a signed letter of commitment from the subcontractor must be included with the proposal.

Factor 2 – TAB 02: Past Performance

The Offeror shall provide past performance information for each project listed by the Offeror under Factor 1:

Recent Relevant Experience. Recent and relevant projects are those projects completed or substantially completed** within five years of the date that proposals are due that are comparable in size, scope, and complexity with this project.

If a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation is available, it shall be submitted with the proposal. If there is not a completed CPARS evaluation, the Offeror shall submit the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) Form PPQ-0 (9/30/11) (Attachment B) to the Offeror’s client for completion of each project the Offeror includes in the proposal under Factor 1, Past Experience. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client’s point of contact. Do not submit a PPQ when a completed CPARS evaluation is available.

IF A CPARS EVALUATION IS NOT AVAILABLE, ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed PPQs should be submitted with your proposal. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow- up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government's point of contact, Patrick Collins, via email at patrick.collins@usace.army.mil and Chelsea Tikotsky at chelsea.M.Tikotsky@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s).

The PPQs are Source Selection material. All successfully submitted PPQs will receive an e-mail confirmation upon receipt.

Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs or CPARS previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

Offerors may provide explanation on problems encountered on past projects and the corrective actions taken by the Offeror.

In addition to the above, the Government may review other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the PPIRS, including CPARS, using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), telephone interviews with organizations familiar with the Offeror’s performance, Government personnel with personal knowledge of the Offeror’s performance capability, and any other known sources not provided by the Offeror.

While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate, and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.

Factor 3 – TAB 03: Technical Capabilities

The Offeror shall submit a work plan and proposed hatchery manager’s resume in order to demonstrate the Offeror’s capabilities to produce and release healthy trout, as required by this solicitation.

The work plan shall include the following:

A description of the Offeror’s production plan, to include how the trout will be raised and whether the trout will be raised using the Offeror’s facility or that of a subcontractor.

A detailed description of the Offeror or subcontractor’s resources available to carry out work, such as:

adequate water supply; the ponds, raceways or other rearing vessels to be used; fish liberation trucks to be used, tanks, and stocking equipment to be used.

If subcontracting out the production of fish, the Offeror shall describe the Offeror’s oversight plan of the subcontractor to ensure the production and delivery of healthy fish.

The Offeror’s proposed hatchery manager’s resume shall not exceed two single side-pages or one double side-page and shall include the following:

The hatchery manager’s education and experience in fisheries science or related scientific background, to include any specific hatchery management experience.

A list of any relevant degrees or certifications, especially those related to aquaculture.

Factor 4 – TAB 04: Small Business Participation Plan

The purpose of this criterion is to evaluate the amount of work to be performed by Small Businesses as a prime Contractor or subcontractors in relation to the total value of the project, as well as the types of work small businesses will be performing, and the Offeror’s past performance complying with contract requirements contained in clauses FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and FAR.52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS for SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN:

1. All Offerors (both large and small businesses) shall submit a Small Business Participation Plan (SBPP, Attachment C) to identify the extent to which small businesses will participate in the performance of the proposed acquisition.

Large businesses may achieve the small business participation goals through subcontracting to small businesses.

Small business prime Contractor’s may achieve small business participation goals through their own performance/participation as a prime contractor and also through subcontracting to other small businesses.

A mandatory minimum Total Small Business Participation goal of 5% of the total contract value (through small business participation from small-, small disadvantaged-, HUB Zone-, Service Disabled Vet-, Vet-, or Woman-owned small businesses) is required based on the nature of the work for this project. The Offeror should articulate how small businesses will participate through performance as either a small business prime contractor or as a subcontractor, as well as demonstrating their past performance in complying with requirements of the clauses at FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

2. Submit information on up to three projects that demonstrates the degree (both by dollar and by percent of total contract value) to which the contractor utilized small business firms in performing the project. For small business Offeror’s, consideration will be given to self-performance if a small business for that project, as well as for providing subcontracting opportunities to small businesses - as is the policy of the government. For large business Offeror’s, in addition to the information for the one required project, consideration may also include review of ISR’s (Individual Subcontract Reports) and SSR’s (Summary Subcontract Report) from the eSRS (Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System). The project information submitted for the small business participation plan evaluation does not have to be the same as those listed in the Past Performance factor.

Volume II – Price:

The Offeror shall submit their price proposal in a separate binder consisting of the SF 1449, bid schedule, Small business Subcontracting Plan (if applicable) and representations and certifications. The Offeror must provide a complete bid schedule and acknowledge all amendments on the signed SF 1449.

(End of Summary of Changes)