W912DR-08-R-0015Amd02.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

The purpose of this amendment is to post the responses to the questions received from prospective offerors and to extend the proposal due date to 04 June 2008.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

1 3

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 16-May-2008

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 W912DR-08-R-0015

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Apr-2008

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

16-May-2008

CODE

USAED - BALTIMORE

10 SOUTH HOWARD STREET, ROOM 7000

BALTIMORE MD 21201-1715

W912DR 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DR-08-R-0015

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:

VENDOR QUESTION RESPONSES

Questions on the Commissioning Services RFP

1) Based on the paragraph C.3.4 list of systems and assemblies that may require commissioning, we believe that additional specialized labor categories would be beneficial to the USACE; specifically: Fire Protection Engineer, Biosafety Professional, and Biosecurity Professional. Is it possible to add these labor categories?

Response: Provide rates as shown on the bid schedule, unless you see an amendment changing this.

2) Section L Paragraph E.1.c.3 requires submission of "an actual functioning test procedure form that was executed (filled out version)". The complete set of test procedure forms for one of our typical comparable projects is thousands of pages long. Would it be acceptable to include one or more sample forms in print, and provide a complete set on a CD?

Response: Yes

3) Section M Price/Cost Evaluation Criteria Paragraph 1e indicates that the evaluation of the Task Order #0001 proposal includes other direct costs. Should the Task Order #0001 proposal therefore include travel time and expense?

Response: If applicable.

4) In regards to Volume 1 – Technical, on page 40 of 48 of the RFP, bullet point b.1. which states “Offeror’s proposed approach to managing the project expertly and efficiently, including distribution of tasks, travel, duration of which staff will be on site during what periods of time, etc.” – Is additional project information available so that we may estimate the ‘duration of which staff will be on site during what periods of time’ more accurately?

Response: The response to this bullet point should be your vision of the work and how you plan to manage it. Your response should be more qualitative than quantitative, but make sure you define any assumptions that are relevant to your vision.

5) In regards to Volume 3 – Price/Cost, on page 41 of 48 of the RFP, bullet point f. which states “The proposal must contain a breakdown of disciplines and HOURS for your company and any subcontractors, and a breakdown of expenses over $1,000.00” - Is there an overview of the projects involved under this contract so that we may estimate the HOURS necessary to complete the projects?

Response: Bullet item refers specifically to the sample task.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 19-May-2008 03:00 PM to 04-Jun-2008 03:00 PM.

(End of Summary of Changes)

W912DR-08-R-0015

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:

VENDOR QUESTION RESPONSES

Questions on the Commissioning Services RFP

1) Based on the paragraph C.3.4 list of systems and assemblies that may require commissioning, we believe that additional specialized labor categories would be beneficial to the USACE; specifically: Fire Protection Engineer, Biosafety Professional, and Biosecurity Professional. Is it possible to add these labor categories?

Response: Provide rates as shown on the bid schedule, unless you see an amendment changing this.

2) Section L Paragraph E.1.c.3 requires submission of "an actual functioning test procedure form that was executed (filled out version)". The complete set of test procedure forms for one of our typical comparable projects is thousands of pages long. Would it be acceptable to include one or more sample forms in print, and provide a complete set on a CD?

Response: Yes

3) Section M Price/Cost Evaluation Criteria Paragraph 1e indicates that the evaluation of the Task Order #0001 proposal includes other direct costs. Should the Task Order #0001 proposal therefore include travel time and expense?

Response: If applicable.

4) In regards to Volume 1 – Technical, on page 40 of 48 of the RFP, bullet point b.1. which states “Offeror’s proposed approach to managing the project expertly and efficiently, including distribution of tasks, travel, duration of which staff will be on site during what periods of time, etc.” – Is additional project information available so that we may estimate the ‘duration of which staff will be on site during what periods of time’ more accurately?

Response: The response to this bullet point should be your vision of the work and how you plan to manage it. Your response should be more qualitative than quantitative, but make sure you define any assumptions that are relevant to your vision.

5) In regards to Volume 3 – Price/Cost, on page 41 of 48 of the RFP, bullet point f. which states “The proposal must contain a breakdown of disciplines and HOURS for your company and any subcontractors, and a breakdown of expenses over $1,000.00” - Is there an overview of the projects involved under this contract so that we may estimate the HOURS necessary to complete the projects?

Response: Bullet item refers specifically to the sample task.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 19-May-2008 03:00 PM to 04-Jun-2008 03:00 PM.

(End of Summary of Changes)