A.07.24_Solicitation_Amendment_0002.pdf

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 amendment provides answ ers to questions received.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Sep-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 W9127S-17-Q-0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Aug-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

01-Sep-2017

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE, LITTLE ROCK (W9127S)

700 W. CAPITOL AVE, RM 7315

LITTLE ROCK AR 72201-3225

W9127S 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9127S-17-Q-0004

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:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Questions and Answers

1) Since each state allows for different types of Phase 1 survey, should we simply choose one state regulations and use those?

ANSWER: Contractor shall use the appropriate states regulations where the survey is taking place.

2) What would the configuration of the 2500 acres be? In MO, the standard interval for transect for shovel testing is 15m, whereas in AR it is 20m. Can we assume a square, or a single linear transect?

ANSWER: Configuration will vary. Most of the Little Rock District is in Arkansas (only Table Rock, Clearwater, and portions of Bull Shoals are in Missouri). Transects depend on the type of survey, and the type of undertaking-yes Missouri and Arkansas are very different in standards. For example if a road was being surveyed for road maintenance, one transect on either side of the road would be sufficient. Methodologies should be coordinated with the District Archeologist.

3) Can we assume that some of the acreage is plowed field and will be suitable for pedestrian survey, rather than shovel testing?

ANSWER: Acreage for surveys will vary in topography, some is in timber stands (typically man-planted), some in nondeveloped recreation areas, some in developed recreation areas, some in fields, some in wooded areas (nonplantation style), some in overgrown areas. A good rule of thumb is assume all land is fair game for a cultural survey. Yes topography plays a part as some slopes are too dangerous for survey.

4) Can we assume that 20% of all planned shovel test will not be able to be executed due to geographic conditions, such as excessive grade or inundation?

ANSWER: There is really a broad answer for this. There is no typical assumption. This is dealt with on a case by case basis during survey, could be radically different depending on the situation.

5) What number of artifacts should we assume will be identified? I know the WPS indicates that they should not be collected, but both SHPO's recommend collection as a standard. How should we resolve this conflict in standards?

ANSWER: There is nothing that I am aware of that contradicts what the SHPO's say. Collection is all fine and good, but remember said artifacts have to be curated to standards set forth in 36 CFR part 79.

6) If we collect any artifacts in the field, we will need to use an estimate of how many to correctly cost lab time and materials. Can we assume no collection, and therefore no lab or curation costs?

ANSWER: The federal agency does not estimate this. Contractors factor this into their bid.

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7) Even if we do not collect artifacts, we will need to include time to clean, photograph, draw and describe them in the field. Can we assume we will not find any artifacts? If not, how many artifacts should we use for budgeting?

ANSWER: Assume you will find artifacts. Again collection really depends on the situation-usually only diagnostic artifacts are collected during a survey. There are two main reasons to collect artifacts during a cultural survey. The first is they will be destroyed by the undertaking if not collected, and second is collection will ensure their provenience as if not collected said diagnostic artifacts are vulnerable to theft.

8) Can we assume that there will be no buildings or cemeteries in the survey area? If not, how many buildings should we use for budgeting?

ANSWER: Assume you will find cultural resources, it is better to assume you will find cultural resources and not find any than assume you won't and find 100 sites right were your wanting to work. It is up to the contractors to estimate what sites will be found.

9) Part 5 of the solicitation outlines the tasks, associated deliverables, and a schedule of performance. Under this there are two fieldwork tasks :Tasks 2 and 3. Both tasks have Background/Archival Research and fieldwork associated with them, and where the only difference between the two is that Task 2 calls for a Management Summary (Deliverable 2), while Task 3 asks for a short one-page brief of findings (Deliverable 3). I'm having trouble discerning why it seems that there are two Background/Archival Research and Fieldwork subtasks in the PWS, given that standard practice is that you should only have one background research task followed by one fieldwork task per delivery order. Can you explain why it seems that we have two separate background/archival research and fieldwork tasks in the PWS for each delivery order?

ANSWER: One research. Can use the research for task 2 if that's all that is requested or for task 3 if that's all that's requested

10) Does USACE intend to award one or multiple contracts. If the latter, does USACE intent to competitively bid each delivery order among the contract awardees?

ANSWER: One contract. IDIQ. Multiple task orders could be issued to the contractor each year.

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