W912GB20R0017-0002.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

W912GB20R0017 FY20 ATFP JOC

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

a) Extend the Solicitation due date 14 calendar days. As a result of this extension, the new RFP due date is 9 April 2020.

b) Update the extended description of CLINS 0001 to 3001

c) Update Section 002100 Section D- Bank Letter of Assurance

d) Chande FAR Clauses 52.228-1 and 52.228-2 to full text.

e) All RFIs have been answ ered via ProjNet.

f) Update Attachment 4- FY20 ATFP Pricing Schedule

g) Update Attachment 8- ATFP Unit Price Book (UPB)

h) Update Attachment 9- ATFP Technical Exhibits 2019

All changes are marked in red w ithin the SF30. See attachments and continuation pages for further details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 13

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Mar-2020

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 W912GB20R0017

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-Feb-2020

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 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

26-Mar-2020

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.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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W912GB20R0017

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 26-Mar-2020 02:00 PM to 09-Apr-2020 02:00 PM.

CLIN 0001

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order (SATOC) for Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria.The minimum guarantee for the entire contract is $3,000.00BASE YEAR: 24 months from awardThe entire contract shall not exceed $49,950,000.

To:

Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order (SATOC) for Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria.The minimum guarantee for the entire contract is $3,000.00BASE YEAR: 24 months from awardOrders placed on day 1 thru day 365 will be based on Base Year 01 Coefficients.Orders placed on day 366 thru 730 will be based on Base Year 02 Coefficients.The entire contract shall not exceed $49,950,000.

CLIN 1001

Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order (SATOC) for Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria.OPTION ONE: 12 months from expiration of Base year . The entire contract shall not exceed $49,950,000.

Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order (SATOC) for Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria.OPTION ONE: Orders placed on day 731 thru day 1095 will be based on Year03 (Option Year 01) Coefficients.The entire contract shall not exceed $49,950,000.

CLIN 2001

Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order (SATOC) for Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria.OPTION TWO: 12 months from expiration of OY1 (if exercised). The entire contract shall not exceed $49,950,000.

Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order (SATOC) for Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria.OPTION TWO: Orders placed on day 1096 thru day 1460 will be based on Year 04 (Option Year 02) Coefficients.The entire contract shall not exceed $49,950,000.

CLIN 3001

Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order (SATOC) for Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria.OPTION THREE: 12 months from expiration of OY2 (if exercised). The entire contract shall not exceed $49,950,000.

Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order (SATOC) for Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria.OPTION THREE: Orders placed on day 1461 thru day 1825 will be based onYear 05 (Option Year 03) CoefficientsThe entire contract shall not exceed $49,950,000.

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

SECTION 00 21 00 INSTRUCTIONS

When the word “Offeror” is encountered, it is intended to mean a company seeking to do business with the Government that submits a proposal in response to this solicitation. When the word “Government” is encountered, it is intended to mean USACE NAU. “Request For Proposal”, “RFP” and “Solicitation” are used synonymously throughout.

Note: Proposal Expenses and Pre-Contract Costs: This RFP does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal or for any other costs incurred by any firm submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation.

A. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

1. Introduction. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District (CENAU) has a continuing requirement to support sustainment, restoration and modernization(SRM) projects that specifically pertain to Anti-Terrorism, Force Protection (ATFP) measures and Access Control Points (ACP) at U.S facilities in Germany, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Poland, and Romania. This contract will specifically exclude any Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) work to install, repair, upgrade or otherwise service components within or associated with SCIFs, but will otherwise cover all appropriate JOC work pertaining to ATFP/ACP in accordance with

AFARS 5117.90 and the Army Job Order Contracting Guide dated January 2003. The FY20 JOC will have a combined ceiling amount of Not to Exceed (NTE) $49,950,000.00.

To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all Solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. The Offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this section of the Request for Proposal (RFP) at or before the exact time specified. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an Offeror being ineligible for award. Copies of the RFP are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All RFP documents will made available for viewing at the Beta SAM website (http://www.beta.sam.gov). All amendments will be made available for viewing in Beta SAM. It shall be the Offeror’s responsibility to check the website for any amendments.

2. Inquiries. Offerors with technical inquiries shall submit their inquiries via “Bidder Inquiry” in ProjNet at www.projnet.org\projnet. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system. To self-register go to web page, click BID tab select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, enter Key for this solicitation listed below, and your e-mail address, click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click to continue. From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry. Only one question will be allowed per inquiry. If multiple questions are included in a single inquiry, only the first question will be answered. All others will remain unanswered until entered in as single inquiries. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

The solicitation number is: W912GB20R0017 The bidder inquiry Key is: PRWBV9-9V5PE3

The Bidder Inquiry System will be closed to new inquiries ten (10) calendar days prior to proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. If the System is not closed in a timely manner, an inquiry posted within seven calendar days of the receipt of proposals will still be regarded as untimely and may not afforded a substantive response. The Government reserves the right to decline addressing certain questions.

Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

The bidder call center operates weekdays from 8am to 5pm U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

It is the Offeror’s responsibility to monitor for inquiries and responses.

2. General Proposal Submission Requirements.

a. Electronic Proposals. In an effort to reduce paperwork and costs, ALL

RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED

ELECTRONICALLY. Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/Fedex delivery of hard copies and/or CD-ROMs are not authorized. Facsimile submission is not authorized.

Email submission shall be via email to both the Contract Specialist, MSG Betsy Weintraub, at betsy.weintraub@usace.army.mil and the Contracting Officer, Mr.

Christopher Brackett, at christopher.brackett@usace.army.mil. It is the responsibility if the Offeror to ensure receipt.

b. File Size Limitations. Offerors are advised that the file size limitation is

10MB due to email server restrictions. If needed, Offerors are advised to break the files down into smaller sections and deliver in separate emails. In such cases, please divide the sections as logically as possible and be sure to clearly name the files as specified below.

c. File Names. To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention: Each filename shall begin with the solicitation number, followed by the word “RESPONSE”, followed by your firm’s name, and finally a brief file description. EXAMPLES:

(1) “W912GB20R0017 RESPONSE Firmname Volume I.pdf”

(2) “W912GB20R0017 RESPONSE Firmname Volume I Part 1.pdf”

(3) “W912GB20R0017 RESPONSE Firmname Volume I Part 2.pdf”

(4) “W912GB20R0017 RESPONSE Firmname Volume I diagrams, figures.pdf”

(5) “W912GB20R0017 RESPONSE Firmname Volume II.pdf”

d. File Organization, Formatting, and other instructions. Although hard copies are not accepted, each file shall be clearly indexed, and logically assembled. Font size shall be 10 or larger. Pages shall be letter sized--larger page sizes (such as 11x17 foldouts, etc.) will be counted as two pages. Offerors shall prepare proposals in the English language. Proposals shall be in a narrative format, organized and titled so that each section of the proposal follows the order and format of the factors. Information presented should be organized so as to pertain to only the evaluation factor in the section that the information is presented. Information pertaining to more than one evaluation factor should be repeated in the each section for each factor. Electronic files shall be Microsoft Windows compatible. Files shall be submitted in their native format (i.e., doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text. If the electronic files are of a size at which they must be compressed (zipped), they shall be compressed into one zipped folder.

e. Upload Completion & Deadline. Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on solicitation document. The time & date of proposal receipt will be the delivery time and date recorded of e-mail receipt on the Government’s server. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process and troubleshooting. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the delivery and/or read confirmation for their record but shall also request confirmation. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline may be emailed to MSG Betsy Weintraub, Contract Specialist, at (betsy.weintraub@usace.army.mil), but be advised they will be considered late and as such will be processed in accordance with

FAR 15.208.

f. Any information, presented in a proposal that the Offeror wants safeguarded from disclosure to other parties must be identified and labeled in accordance with the requirements of Provision “FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to OfferorsCompetitive Acquisition (Jan 2004),” subparagraph (e). The Government will endeavor to honor the restrictions against release requested by Offerors, to the extent permitted under United States law and regulations.

g. SPECIAL NOTICE: System for Award Management. Please take notice that the System for Award Management (SAM, www.sam.gov) has a new entity registration requirement that firms submit an "original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number before the registration will be activated." This applies to all new entity registrations and all entity registration renewals, effective 29 April 2018. Further information behind this new requirement is posted to the General Services Administration's (GSA) announcement page at https://www.gsa.gov/samupdate. Please also refer to Federal Service Desk's (FSD) instructions on how to comply with this new requirement. NOTE: the instructions are different for domestic (U.S. based) and international (not U.S. based) firms. Offerors are reminded that this solicitation includes the provision FAR 52.204-7 SAM or FAR 52.212- 1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, and the resulting award will include the clause FAR 52.204-13 SAM Maintenance or 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-- Commercial Items. These provisions/clauses require all contractors to register and maintain an active SAM entity registration in order to be eligible for contract awards, as prescribed by the regulation at FAR Subpart 4.11. In order to eligible for the contract award resulting from this solicitation, Offerors are advised to take immediate action to ensure your SAM entity registration is current and/or will be current at the time of proposal receipt by this contracting office. Instructions for domestic entities (located in the U.S. or its outlying areas): https://fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=d2e67885db0d5f00b3257d321f96194b&sysparm_searc h=kb0013183. Instructions for international entities (not located in the U.S. or its outlying areas): https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=dbf8053adb119344d71272131f961946&sysparm_searc h=KB0013221

3. Proposal Format, Volume I, Non-Price Proposal: Volume I shall include an

Executive Summary section for and a section for each Non-Price factor. Volume I shall be organized as follows:

a. Section A - Executive Summary. Include a one (1) page cover letter and any applicable fully-executed joint venture (JV) agreements or other evidence of fully executed teaming agreements.

i. The cover letter shall be in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(c)(2), including:

(1) The Solicitation number.

(2) The Offeror’s name, address, and phone/email contact information.

(3) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the Solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered.

(4) Names, titles, and telephone / email contact information of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this Solicitation.

(5) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal.

Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority.

ii. JV agreements shall include the following:

(1) A copy of their JV agreement in English, signed by all parties of the JV.

(2) A detailed statement outlining the following in terms of percentages, where appropriate:

(a) The relationship of the JV parties in terms of business ownership, capital contribution, and profit distribution or loss sharing.

(b) The management approach of the JV in terms of who will conduct, direct, supervise and control the project and have custody and control of the assets of the JV and perform the duties necessary to complete the work.

(c)The structure of the JV and decision-ranking responsibilities of the JV parties in terms of who will control the manner and method of performance of the work.

(d) Identification of the key personnel having authority to legally bind the JV to subcontracts and state who will provide or contract for the labor and materials for the JV.

(e) Identification of party maintaining the JV bank accounts for the payment of all expenses and the deposits of all receipts, keep the books and records, and pay applicable taxes for the JV.

(f) Identification of party furnishing the facilities, such as office supplies and telephone service.

(g) Identification of party having overall control of the JV.

(3) Other sections of the proposal shall identify, where appropriate, whether key personnel are employees of the individual JV parties and identify the party, or hired as employees of the JV.

(4) A statement in the agreement that each member of the JV will be jointly and severally liable for any obligations under the contract.

(5) A complete and legally binding document with all the information required under this section titled “JVs” shall be included.

(6) A copy of any other formal their teaming arrangement (see Section 00 22 00 (C)(2)) shall be submitted in English, and shall be signed by all parties of the team.

b. Section B - Factor 1, Experience/ Past Performance

Offerors shall submit two attachments, Attachment 1 Experience Information Sheet, and completed CPARS records and/or completed Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire (PPQ) Forms for each project submitted for experience evaluation under Factor 1. The Experience Information Sheet shall not exceed 4 pages per project. Only the first 4 pages will be read. The Experience Information Sheet and the PPQ Form are provided as an RFP attachments.

See full requirements for this Factor under the EVALUATION APPROACH section below.

c. Section C - Factor 2, Management Approach.

This section shall include an organizational chart and a narrative describing the Offeror’s proposed management approach. Proposal information for this Factor will be limited to 10 pages (not to include charts). See full requirements for this Factor under the EVALUATION APPROACH section below.

4. Proposal Format, Volume II, Price Proposal and Administrative Matters: Volume

II shall include the following:

a. Section A – Cover Letter. Offerors shall submit a cover letter in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(c)(2), including:

i. The solicitation number.

ii. The Offeror’s name, address, and phone/email contact information.

iii. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered.

iv. Names, titles, and telephone / email contact information of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation.

v. Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority.

b. Section B – Completed Solicitation Form (and amendments). Offerors shall submit a completed Standard Form (SF) 1442 using a printed copy of the SF 1442 included in this solicitation. If applicable, Offerors shall also submit a completed SF 30 for each solicitation amendment, acknowledging all the amendments.

c. Section C – Completed Price Schedule. Offerors shall submit a completed price schedule, including proposed prices for all items for the base and all option years (schedule provided as RFP attachment).

d. Section D Bank Letter of Assurance, Bank Letter of Guaranty, Bonds, Insurance and Other Sureties i. BLA: A Bank Letter of Assurance (BLA) issued by a Bank, Insurance Company, or other valid financial institution deemed acceptable to the Contracting Officer for the value of €4,950,000.00, containing the terms and conditions set forth in the RFP Attachment 5 shall be submitted with the proposal. Please note that these terms and conditions shall not be changed, or supplemented with other terms. Also note that the BLA requires the bank to provide a Bank Letter of Guaranty (BLG) with the same terms and conditions of RFP Attachment 6.

As an alternative to the above, the Offeror may submit a Bid Bond or other bid guarantee in the amount of €4,950,000.00 and in accordance with FAR

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996).

ii. A Bank Letter of Guarantee (BLG) shall be required BLG: within TEN (10) calendar days after the date of Contract award, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer a BLG issued by a Bank, Insurance Company, or other valid financial institution deemed acceptable to the Contracting Officer for the performance of the work in the amount of €4,950,500 , conforming to RFP Attachment 6. Failure to furnish the BLG may be deemed a breach of contract. The BLG will be dated as of the Contract award or as soon thereafter as possible. The BLG shall state that it will continue in effect without change in amount or terms until the work has been finally inspected and accepted by the Government, and that thereafter it will continue in effect until expiration of any applicable warranty periods or extensions thereof in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the task order price. TheBLG shall also state that the bank agrees and consents that the contract may be modified by change order or supplemental agreement without affecting the validity of the BLG. The Contracting Officer may require and the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer an increase in the amount of the BLG because of increases to the contract value. The authorization to issue "Notice to Proceed" will not be effected until after approval and acceptance by the Contracting Officer of the BLG. The BLG shall be interpreted in accordance with U.S. law and is subject to the Choice of Law and Immunity for Legal Process clauses in the Contract and no terms may be changed or added to those on RFP Attachment 6.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE A BID BOND OR LETTER OF ASSURANCE AS

PRESCRIBED ABOVE WILL DETERMINE YOUR PROPOSAL TO BE

INCOMPLETE AND NOT EVALUATED. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A PAYMENT

AND PERFORMANCE BOND OR A BLG AS PRESCRIBED ABOVE MAY BE

GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT. HOWEVER, THE OFFEROR

MAY SUBMIT COMPLETE AND PROPERLY EXECUTED ELECTRONIC

COPIES OF ANY OF THE ABOVE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY

ARE DUE IF ORIGINALS CANNOT BE OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 VIRUS

RESTRICTIONS, PROVIDING THAT THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS ARE

FURNISHED TO THE GOVERNMENT AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE.

e. Section E – SAM Registration, Representations & Certifications. Offerors shall submit the following:

i. A completed clause FAR 52.204-8(d).

ii. A copy of their current “Entity Registration” in the System for Award

Management (SAM) as recorded at www.sam.gov, showing the following sections: “core data, “assertions”, and “POCs”.

iii. A copy of their current “FAR & DFARS Report” that demonstrates all their completed representations and certifications as recorded at www.sam.gov.

f. Section F - Financial Information (e.g., past three years financial statements, annual reports, Dun & Bradstreet Ratings, and or number, bank name, and POC, etc.)

B. DISCUSSIONS

1. General Information: The Government does not intend to hold discussions.

However, in accordance with FAR 15.306(d), discussion sessions with each Offeror may be held. Should discussions take place, all Offerors in the competitive range will be allowed to submit Final Proposal Revisions.

2. Discussion Scheduling: If discussions are conducted, the Contracting Officer may conduct discussions orally, in writing, etc. The method for discussions will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will provide additional instructions with the notification of discussions.

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

1. A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on 4 March 2020 from 09:00-12:00 at the following location:

Fraport Conference Center Frankfurt Airport Center 1, Frankfurt Airport, D-60547 Frankfurt/Main

Conference check-in will being at 08:30 local time and presentations will begin at 09:00.

Due to limited space, attendees are limited to no more than two(2) people per contractor/company.

To Pre-register, please send the following information to betsy.weintraub@usace.army.mil no later than 2 March 2020 at 13:00 local time.

Full Name Company Position E-mail and Phone number (including country code) Reason for attending (prime contractor, subcontractor, etc)

SECTION 00 43 00 - BID BOND FORM

The following have been modified:

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 00 21 00 (4)(D) above percent of the bid price or $ 00 21 00 (4)(D) above whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of provision)

The following were previously included by reference and are now included by full text:

52.228-2 ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITY (OCT 1997)

The Contractor shall promptly furnish additional security required to protect the Government and persons supplying labor or materials under this contract if--

(a) Any surety upon any bond, or issuing financial institution for other security, furnished with this contract becomes unacceptable to the Government.

(b) Any surety fails to furnish reports on its financial condition as required by the Government;

(c) The contract price is increased so that the penal sum of any bond becomes inadequate in the opinion of the Contracting Officer; or

(d) An irrevocable letter of credit (ILC) used as security will expire before the end of the period of required security.

If the Contractor does not furnish an acceptable extension or replacement ILC, or other acceptable substitute, at least 30 days before an ILC's scheduled expiration, the Contracting officer has the right to immediately draw on the ILC.

(End of clause)

(End of Summary of Changes)