C-5 _13-R-0007 _Amendment_0002 _22_January_2013.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

Project: Italy Multiple Aw ard Task Order Contract (MATOC) The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to provide the Government's response to questions submitted by interested parties, modify the Attachment 2, Experience Information Sheet and provide an excel spreadsheet for the Unit Price Book (UPB).

Amendment 0001 extended the Phase I proposal due date is hereby extended to 14 February 2013, 1500 hours Cenral European Time (CET).

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

See Continuation Page.

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 22-Jan-2013

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 W912GB-13-R-0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Dec-2012

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

22-Jan-2013

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

KONRAD ADENAUER RING 39

D-65187 WIESBADEN GERMANY

WIESBADEN 65187

W912GB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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W912GB-13-R-0007

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:

AMENDMENT 0002

W912GB-13-R-0007 FY2013 Italy MATOC Questions and Answers

SF 1442 and Due Date

1. Question: Please verify that only Phase I is due by 3:00 PM on 22 January 2013. Reference: SF 1442 block 13A.

Answer: Correct, only Phase I is due by 3:00 PM on 22 January 2013, but Amendment 0001extended the Phase I proposal due date to 14 February 2013 at 3:00 PM.

2. Question: The RFP was released on December 20, 2012, which was right in the middle of the holiday season when most European offices shut down. In order to prepare a quality proposal we are respectfully requesting a 2-week extension.

Answer: Amendment 0001 extended Phase I proposal due date to 14 February 2012.

3. Question: PHASE 1 and PHASE 2 are under the same deadline, January 22, but the UPB and the electronic price schedule were not posted on the website;

Answer: A separate proposal receipt date for Phase II will be established via amendment and sent to only those Offeror who successfully move on to Phase II.

Letter(s) of Commitment of Key Subcontractors/Joint Venture Agreements

References: Instructions to Offerors Paragraph 4 Key Subcontractors (pg 33 of 108) Instructions to Offerors Paragraph 5 Proposal Format and Delivery Location (pg 35 of 108) Paragraph 4 (last sentence) states that the LOC should be included in Volume 1 (Phase II). The table in paragraph 5 states that LOC/Joint Venture documents should be included in Volume II (Phase II).

4. Question: If Letter of Commitment (LOC)/Joint Venture (JV) documentation is needed for experience to be considered please verify whether these documents (if applicable) should be submitted in Phase I or Phase II.

Answer: Letter of Commitment (LOC) is required with Phase I.

S.O.A. Certifications

Reference: Instructions to Offerors Paragraph 5 Qualifications to Purpose (page 34 of 108) Subparagraph 2 of this section states a copy of all S.O.A. certifications are required for this solicitation.

5. Question: Please clarify in which Phase, Volume, and Section all of these documents should be included.

Answer: All required S.O.A. certifications are required with the submission of the Phase I proposal.

Tax Identification Number

Reference. Proposal Format for Volume II (page 40 of 108).

Sub-para 7 indicates offerors are to provide their TAX Identification Number. Foreign bid entities are tax exempt and do not have US TINs.

6. Question: Recommend either removal of this requirement or adding the phrase (if applicable) behind TAX Identification Number.

Answer: This procurement is not restricted so both US and foreign firms can apply. Foreign entities should include N/A in this block.

Bid Bond

7. Question: Is the bid bond required for this pre-qualification, Phase I?

Answer: Yes, the Bid Bond is required to be submitted with Phase I submissions.

Unit Price Book

8. Question: The UPB and electronic pricing schedule in excel format will be posted shortly on the site, as of today there are no such attachments.

Answer: The Excel format for the UPB is included as part of this amendment.

9. Question: In the Solicitation you often make reference to the Price Book (UPB) 2011; however, such book was not incorporated as an attachment to the Solicitation. Where this book is available and how Offerors can download it?

Answer: The Excel format for the UPB is included as part of this amendment.

Pre Proposal Conference

10. Question: Are you going to post a notice informing about the pre-proposal conference meeting for attendance?

Answer: The pre-proposal conference will be held at AC Hotel Vicenza

S.S. Padana Superiore verso Verona, n.60 · Vicenza, Vicenza 36100 Italy, on 7 February 2013 from 10:00-13:00.

Defense Base Act Insurance

11. Question: Is the Defense Base Act Insurance applicable to the Italian offerors and how they have to quote these line items?

Answer: US Department of Labor has authorized DBA requirement to be waived for Italian citizens, because they are covered under the compulsory workers compensation laws of Italy. However, this waiver does not apply to citizens of the United States. On page 99 of the solicitation, 52.000-4106 an example of DBA rates are given.

S.O.A. certifications requirements for Subcontractors

12. Question: If an Offeror is missing of some S.O.A. certifications, can he provide the S.O.A.

certifications of his Key Subcontractor (along with a letter of commitment)?

Answer: The S.O.A requirement is required for both the prime and the subcontractor, and is to be submitted with Phase 1.

DUNS and the NCAGE

13. Question: If an Offeror is still waiting for his DUNS and NCage number, can he submit an offer?

Answer: Both the DUNS and the NCAGE are required at the time of award. If you have registered for a DUNS and Cage code but have not received it submit the paper work from these sites as proof of your request.

Bank Letter Guarantee (BLG) and Bank Letter Assurance (BLA)

14. Question: In the Solicitation you make reference to the Bank Letter of Assurance which shall be of $450,000 (attachment 0004) and to the Bank Letters of Guarantee (attachment 0005). It is our understanding that the Bank Letters of Guarantee shall be provided per each task order; therefore, after the award of the MATOC. How a bank can assure $450,000 when the Government will guarantee, in case of an award, only $10,000 for the entire life of the contract? Please provide clarification.

Answer: A Bank Letter of Assurance in the amount of $450,000 is to be submitted with the base/ solicitation. The Bank Letters of Guarantee is submitted with each task order.

15. Question: I need a clarification about the bank Letter of Assurance. The second sentence cites the amount of $450.000,00 but the third sentence indicates 10% of the maximum contract amount as presented by the firm. Are the two sentences intended to complement each other with $450,000.00 being your maximum required guarantee for the entire contract or do the two sentences relate to two different Bank Letters of Guarantee?

Answer: A Bank Letter of Assurance in the amount of $450,000 is to be submitted with the base/ solicitation. The Bank Letters of Guarantee is submitted with each task order.

16. Question: Can you also clarify if the Letters of Guarantee can be furnished by a financial institution (enrolled with the central bank – Bank of Italy) or can we also use a Bonding Firm. In Italy for public contracts either a Bank, Bonding firm or Financial Institution are recognized and accepted guarantee agents.

Answer: Yes, Bank, Bonding firm or Financial Institution are recognized and accepted guarantee agents.

Attachments

17. Question: There are discrepancies between what is stated in the Solicitation and what is stated in the C-02,_13-R-0007,_Attachment_2,_ExperienceInfoSheet (i.e., required dates and amounts for projects submitted as experience are different).

Answer: On page 44 the solicitation states projects with the cost of 250,000 to 3,000,000 Euros will be considered as relevant experience. Attachment_2,_ExperienceInfoSheet, is to be used to record this experience. The form has a sample project as an example. Attachment two is being amended to state: The final cost of this project, must be between 250,000-3,000,000 euro.

18. Question: With reference to Phase I, please confirm that for Factor One (1) - Experience, the Offeror will only submit Attachment 1 and 2, properly complied, and no additional pages of description, and for Factor Two (2) only Attachment 3, properly compiled with no additional pages of description.

Answer: Phase I submission is described on page 31. Phase I proposals are due 14 February 2013. A separate proposal receipt date for Phase II will be established via amendment and sent to only those Offeror who successfully move on to Phase II.

Magnitude of Experience Projects

19. Question: Please confirm that detailed project information should be inserted in Attachment 2, point 5 (page 1).

Answer: Attachment 1-C-02_13-R-0007 is the form, to list your experience on. Attachment 2 is the Experience Information sheet; this is the form you use to list the detailed experience on. Attachment two is being amended to state: The final cost of this project, must be between 250,000 to 3,000,000 Euros.

Joint Venture Agreement

20. Question: Does the original JV Agreement need to include the Contract Number?

Answer: The submission must include the solicitation number W912GB-13-R-0007on the JV agreement.

The Joint venture document should be notarized and include the items listed on Page 33 of the solicitation.

Clauses

21. Question: IRT the subject RFP, and on behalf of an interested Party/Offeror, we are kindly requesting your clarification regarding Clauses 52.000-4090, 52.999-4091 and 52.225-4002 as listed on page 35/108 of the Solicitation (SF1442), paragraph 7:

Answer: These are local clauses that are not in the FAR, the detailed descriptions are available in the solicitation.

52.000-4090 – Qualification of Firms Pursuant to Italian Decree DPR 00/34 is on page 92

52.000-4091 – Compliance with Italian Decree DPR 554/99 amended by Art 2 of DPR 412/00. This clause is listed on page 93

52.225-4002 – Anti Mafia Law, is listed on page 107 of the solicitation.

System for Award Management (SAM)

22. Question: In representation of a potential new Offeror, I am writing in connection with the subject Solicitation in order to request a possible assistance at the registration stage.

Following the Solicitation instruction where : “Offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) formerly known as the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to be eligible to receive an award from this solicitation. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov or by calling 866- 606-8220, or 334-206-7828 for international calls.” I regret to inform you that since last week I result unable to access the SAM web indicated and/or the telephone number (line always busy).

Can I kindly be directed otherwise, in order to register my Company within the time limit available to participate to the Solicitation (?).

Answer: Please visit: https://www.fsd.gov/app/utils/login_form/redirect/ask

It says you need to register to ask a question. It also says you may get a faster response if you call, but the phone has long wait times. You may get better results with a phone call, but I’d also try submitting the question in email since the phone wait times are so long.

Resumes

23. Question: Factor 3 – Management Approach submission overview states, “The organization chart, resumes, and letters of commitment are not considered part of the 30 pages.” The three paragraphs that following do not include a request for resumes. Are resumes required? If so, please provide guidelines for including them in the proposal.

Answer: No, resumes are not required. However, it is required that the Offeror provides experience in their management approach.

NOTE: No more questions can be submitted after 11 February 2013 at 10:00 AM.

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