Modification_W912DY-15-T-0385_0001.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

The purpose of this modification is to correct the follow ing:

This solicitation is not set aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Ow ned Small Business (EDWOSB).

This solicitation is not set aside for 8(a).

This solicitation is 100% set aside for small business.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Oct-2015

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 W912DY-15-T-0385

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Sep-2015

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-Oct-2015

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEERING & SUPPORT CENTER

CEHNC-CT

4820 UNIVERSITY SQUARE

HUNTSVILLE AL 35816-1822

W912DY 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DY-15-T-0385

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The Acquisition Set Aside has changed from EDSWOSB to Small Business.

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFORERS

ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS/PROPOSERS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

In accordance with FAR 12.302, Tailoring of Provisions and Clauses for Acquisition of Commercial Items, FAR Clause 52.212-1 is tailored as follows to reflect special contract terms and conditions that are unique for this contract.

A. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:

1. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Learning Center (ULC), is tasked to develop, update, or revise, and present professional development training to employees located around the world through various modes of delivery.

2. This contract is designed to provide classroom training on Public Involvement.

3. Course materials will be provided by the government.

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS/PROPOSERS:

1. The offeror’s quote/proposal shall be submitted by email to the Contracting Officer and the Contract Specialist.

2. Government provided course material can be found on the https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/ website.

3. Quotes/Proposals shall be written using a standard, 12-point font and shall not exceed twelve (12) pages.

Cover sheets do not apply to page count. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. The following items shall be submitted in the following format:

Section I. Contractor Business Synopsis (1 page only; no brochures)

Section II. Description of How Work is To Be Accomplished (not more than 5 pages)

A. Level of Effort

1. Proposed Instructional Methodology

2. Schedule of Instruction

B. Training Materials (if required)

1. Manuals

2. Texts

3. Information Technology Support

Section III. Contractor Key Instructor Personnel (for contract execution) The Name, Current Position/Title, and Address shall be provided. All of the information described in the evaluation factors shall be submitted for these personnel as well.

Section IV. Price/Cost Information shall be submitted in accordance with the information per the given CLIN information (sample spreadsheet template attached). It shall be submitted separately from Sections I-III above.

IAW FAR 31.205-46 and this contract, travel is direct reimbursable and reimbursement subject to limitations as cited at FAR 31.205-46. Travel CLIN prices are omitted from the price analysis.

For Optional Travel CLINS that are TBD please use “$2,000.00".

4. Proposer must submit an electronic copy of proposal to the Contract Specialist, Cynethia McDonald, at

Cynethia.Crawford-McDonald@usace.army.mil and the Contracting Officer, Eric Horcick, at Eric.s.horcick@usace.army.mil. The proposal shall be submitted in PDF format. All price/cost breakdown information to aid in the price/cost evaluation, shall be submitted in Microsoft Office Excel compatible Read/Write format and viewable in Microsoft Office Excel 2003. Please complete the Standard Form 1449 and include it with your submission. The Files shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited. All questions shall be submitted by 1:00 PM CST, 15 October 2015. Your proposal shall be due by 1:00 PM CST, 23 October 2015.

B. ACQUISITION APPROACH

1. This is a small business only competitive acquisition for the award of a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract.

Award will be made to the best overall proposal, which is determined to be the most beneficial to the Government.

2. The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein, and award contract(s) in accordance with procedures in FAR 13.106-2.

EVALUATION FACTORS:

FACTORS (WITH KEY ELEMENTS) TO BE EVALUATED

FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL/MANAGEMENT APPROACH

Element 1: Teaching Methodology – The Government will evaluate the offeror’s proposed technical approach to teaching the Public Involvement course. The offeror should demonstrate a sound educational and technical approach for performing the required services and the Government will evaluate to determine the effectiveness of the approach proposed to be utilized.

Element 2: Management Approach – The Government will evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed management approach to accomplish the requirements as identified in the PWS. The Government will consider if the proposed approach will work, if the approach is feasible and likely to achieve the desired outcome.

FACTOR 2 – KEY PERSONNEL

Element 1: Qualifications – The qualifications will be evaluated to determine whether Key Personnel possess the required qualifications.

Element 2: Work Experience – The Government will assess work experience to determine whether it is recent and relevant and to determine the level of performance risk associated with an offeror’s Key Personnel’s technical experience in the subject matter area of Public Involvement.

Element 3: Teaching Experience – The Government will assess teaching experience on whether it is recent and relevant and to determine the level of performance risk associated with the offeror’s key teaching personnel’s teaching experience in the subject matter area of Public Involvement.

FACTOR 3 – PAST PERFORMANCE

The Government will evaluate the offeror's likelihood of success in performing the solicitation's requirements and delivering high quality products and services as indicated by that offeror's record of past performance. In this context, “offeror” refers to the proposed prime contractor. Past performance of prime contractors whose firms are divided into severable segments (i.e. division, group, unit, etc.) will only be evaluated as it relates to those segments of the firm(s) that will actually perform the work.

There are four levels of relevancy as shown in the bullets below. More relevant past performance will typically be a stronger predictor of future success and will therefore have more influence on the overall performance confidence assessment than past performance of lesser relevance. The past performance references shall pertain to the PWS requirements as they relate to Public Involvement training.

• Very Relevant: Past performance effort is recent and involved essentially the same scope and complexity this solicitation requires.

• Relevant: Past performance effort is recent and involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexity this solicitation requires.

• Somewhat Relevant: Past performance effort involved some of the scope and complexity this solicitation requires.

• Not Relevant: Past performance effort is not recent and/or involved little or none of the scope and complexity this solicitation requires.

The Government may elect to consider data obtained from sources other than those identified by the offeror. In the event that adverse past performance information is obtained from other sources, the offeror will have the opportunity to respond to any adverse information received which it had not had a previous opportunity to comment.

If the Government does not receive past performance information and cannot establish a past performance record for the offeror, or if the offeror has no past performance record, the offeror will be given an “Unknown Confidence” assessment rating.

FACTOR 4 - PRICE

The proposed price will be evaluated for reasonableness. Proposals found to be unreasonable may be rejected on that basis. The Government will only award the required contract if a fair and reasonable price can be obtained. The Government may conduct negotiations to determine a fair and reasonable price while taking into consideration other non-price factors, which are of more importance than price. However, it is the Government’s intent to award without discussions.

RESPONSIBILITY RELATED INFORMATION

In accordance with FAR 52.219-14 – Limitations on Subcontracting: This clause applies to contracts that have been set aside or reserved for small business concerns. At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. The offeror shall provide a statement on how it will achieve compliance with FAR 52.219-14 during the life of the contract in his proposal.

In accordance with FAR 52.219-8 – Utilization of Small Business Concerns, it is the policy of the United States that its prime contractors establish procedures to ensure the timely payment of amounts due pursuant to the terms and their subcontracts with small business concerns, veteran-owned small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns and women-owned small business concerns. The offeror shall provide a statement on how it will achieve compliance with FAR 52.219-8 during the life of the contract in his proposal.

Joint Venture - When proposing as a joint venture, all members of the joint venture shall sign the SF 1442 unless agreement by the joint venture is furnished with the proposal designating one firm with the authority to bind the other member(s) of the joint venture. In addition, a copy of the joint venture agreement shall be submitted with the proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with applicable regulations. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may eliminate the proposal from further consideration.

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. To account for the option period(s) possible under Clause 52.217-8 (maximum six months), Option to Extend Services, the Government will take the price for all CLINs of the final option period, prorate it to a six-month value as required, and add it to the sum of all CLINs (base plus all option periods). This amount will be the total evaluated price. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the options.

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