W912HV23B0003-0002.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

FY23 AFSOC103008, Squadron Operations / MSRP Parts Warehouse / Group HQ Facilities, Yokota Air Base, Japan

See Block 14 Continuation Page(s)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-Feb-2023

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 W912HV23B0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Jan-2023

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

24-Feb-2023

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

JAPAN DISTRICT, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

RM 147, BLDG. 250

CAMP ZAMA

ZAMA 252-8511

JAPAN

W912HV 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912HV23B0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

CONTINUATION PAGE P00002

A. CHANGES TO SOLICITATION DIVISION 00 SECTION(S):

(1) Section 00 21 13 – Insturctions to Bidders, paragraph 6 subparagraph b. has been revised to extend the Request for Information (RFI) due date to 31 March 2023.

SECTION 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

00 21 13

SECTION 00 21 13

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. THIS IS AN INVITATION FOR BID SOLICITATION

a. A Virtual Public Bid Opening will be conducted telephonically ONLY. A teleconference phone line has been established for anyone who is interested in attending the Virtual Public Bid Opening. The following information will be needed if you choose to call in for the Bid Opening:

AUDIO CONFERENCE INFORMATION:

Government DSN: 263-7533 Commercial(in Japan): 046-407-7533 Commercial From U.S.: 011-81-46-407-7533 Government DSN: (From Outside of 315): 315-263-7533

b. The announcement of bid results will commence approximately thirty (30) minutes after the due date and time specified in the Solicitation for receipt of Bids, to allow time for the designated contracting personnel to download the submitted Bid Packages from the PIEE Solicitation Module. Only timely bids submitted through PIEE Solicitation Module and received by the due date and time specified in the solicitation will be downloaded and read aloud during the virtual public bid opening.

c. An Abstract of Bids (Optional Form 1419, Abstract of Offers – Construction) will be completed, verified/certified as to its accuracy and posted on the following Government Point of Entry website:

SAM.gov.

2. REQUIRED SUBMITTALS FOR INVITATION FOR BIDS.

a. Bidders shall include the following documents when submitting a bid in response to the solicitation:

(1) SF1442 (pages 1 and 2), including acknowledgment on all SF30 Amendments issued;

(2) Section 00 10 00, Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule (completed in its entirety);

(3) Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications (completed in its entirety);

(4) Bid Guarantee Scanned Copy (see paragraph 14 “ORIGINAL BID BOND” below); and

(5) Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable).

b. Failure to submit all required documents may result in the Bid being considered non-responsive.

Additionally, failure of the Bidder to bid prices for all items in the CLIN Schedule may be cause for rejection of the Bid as non-responsive.

3. DELIVERY OF BIDS (ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION).

a. Bids shall be submitted electronically via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. Bids must be received by the due date and time for submission of bids.

b. Emailed, Physical or paper copy proposals will not be accepted, except as indicated in paragraph 14 “Original Bid Bond” below.

c. To submit an electronic bid through the PIEE Solicitation Module website, bidders shall follow the following steps:

Step 1: Complete vendor registration on https://piee.eb.mil/. Instructions for registration can be found through:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/piee/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_ Access_Instructions.pdf

Step 2: Upload offer in the Solicitation Module through https://piee.eb.mil/ . Instructions for uploading an offer can be found through: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/solicitation/proposals.xhtml

Note: Only those with a PIEE vendor registration as ‘Proposal Manager’ may upload an offer.

d. Bidders are cautioned to log into PIEE Solicitation Module with sufficient time to ensure the electronic bid package is completely uploaded and time-stamped in the system by the due date and time specified for receipt of bids.

e. It is the responsibility of the Prospective Bidder to promptly notify the Contract Specialist, Mr. Chase Willson at Chase.T.Willson.civ@usace.army.mil and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Nakiba S. Jackson at Nakiba.S.Jackson.civ@usace.army.mil if there are any issues with submitting bids through PIEE Solicitation Module.

f. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure their bid is received by the due date and time for submission of bids.

4. SUBMISSIONS OF BIDS IN JAPANESE YEN. Bids submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in terms of Japanese Yen, including any required bid guarantee. Bids received in other than Japanese Yen will be rejected.

5. MAGNITUDE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT. Magnitude of the Proposed Project. The estimated price range of this work is between ¥2,500,000,000 and ¥10,000,000,000 [Ref: FAR 36.204 / DFARS 236.204].

6. BIDDER INQUIRIES.

a. Prospective Bidders shall submit all questions or requests for information (RFI) regarding this solicitation through the ProjNet website, which can be accessed at https://www.projnet.org/projnet/. The “Bidder Inquiry Module” in ProjNet will allow prospective Bidders to submit questions and/or RFI, and display previously submitted questions and/or RFI posted by other prospective Bidders. Telephonic and email questions sent directly to Government representatives will not be accepted. All questions and/or RFI shall be submitted in the Bidder Inquiry Module by the due date and time identified herein.

b. All questions or RFIs shall be submitted within the ProjNet, Bidder Inquiry Module no later than 11:59 PM (midnight), Japan Standard Time on 23 February 2023 31 March 2023.

c. To submit and/or review questions related to this project, prospective Bidders must use a Bidder Inquiry Key and follow the instructions listed below for access.

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: MU7D7S-2NS9BU

d. Prior to submitting questions or RFIs, prospective Bidders are encouraged to thoroughly review the Solicitation and all attachments (i.e. specifications and drawings) and the Bidder Inquiry Module to confirm other prospective Bidders have not previously submitted the same question or RFI, in order to avoid repeat inquiries.

e. For specification questions, select “Specifications,” then list the Section, Paragraph and Page Number to correspond to your inquiry. For Plans questions, select “Plans” and list the sheet and detail number for the inquiry.

f. ProjNet Access Instructions:

(1) Go to the website: https://www.projnet.org/projnet/.

(2) At the home page, select USACE for the “Managing Agency” field.

(3) At the home page, enter your email address under the “EMAIL” field (do not enter a password in the

“Regular Accounts” Section).

(4) At the home page, enter the Bidder Inquiry Key under the “KEY ACCESS” field.

(5) Read and check “I agree to the privacy & security notice.”

(6) Press Sign-in button.

(7) A page will open requesting user account information and will ask you to create a new account (if you don’t have an existing account in the system). Enter all data fields required for account creation.

When you log back in, you will need to answer your security question.

(8) Press “add user” to continue.

(9) Upon completion of account creation, you will have access to the ProjNet system and project page.

(10) Review and submit questions regarding this project. The user who submits a question will receive an automated email notification that their question has been received. All questions can be viewed from this program.

(11) For specific Step-by-Step for POSTING YOUR INQUIRIES, see the Reference link in the Contract Viewer.

(12) For questions about ProjNet, please contact the Call Center help desk toll free number at 1-800-428- HELP, which operates from 8 am to 5 pm (U.S. Central Time Zone). Questions can be emailed to the helpdesk at staff@rcesupport.com.

g. The Government reserves the right to answer questions after this deadline, but is not obligated to provide a response to late questions. The Government will respond to inquiries in ProjNet. Government responses to inquiries are intended to provide clarity and may or may not result in an amendment to the solicitation. All revisions to the specifications and/or drawings will be specifically noted and incorporated into the solicitation via an amendment. Any information given a prospective Bidder concerning a solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective Bidders as an amendment to the solicitation, if that information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective Bidders.

7. BID GUARANTEES.

a. ACCEPTABLE SURETIES. Notwithstanding the statement contained in paragraph (d) of the clause, FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction, concerning the acceptable corporate sureties appearing on the Treasury Department Circular 570, a corporate surety that has received official approval to execute Bid Bonds (Standard Form 24) and Performance Bonds (Standard Form 25) on United States Forces Japan construction projects from the Government of Japan will be considered an acceptable surety.

Banks are not acceptable sureties; Bid Bonds and Performance Bonds executed by banks will be rejected.

b. Notwithstanding the statement contained in paragraph (b) of clause FAR 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, the Bid Guarantee must be supported by good and sufficient corporate surety or sureties acceptable to the Government.

c. Notwithstanding the statement contained in paragraph (d) of clause FAR 52.228-15, Performance and

Payment Bonds – Construction, the performance bond must be supported by good and sufficient corporate surety or sureties acceptable to the Government.

8. SIGNATURE OF BIDS. Bid must be signed by an officer of the company or an individual who is authorized to sign bids for and on behalf of the company. An individual, other than an officer of the company, who signs a bid must submit evidence of his authority to sign such bid. This evidence must accompany the bid. Failure to comply with this requirement may be cause for rejection of the bid.

9. JOINT VENTURE. In the event the offeror is a joint venture, the offer must be signed by an authorized representative of each participant in the joint venture. The joint venture as an entity shall also have an active System for Award Management registration – See FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management. Failure to comply with this requirement may be cause for rejection of the offer.

10. BIDDER ELIGIBILITY. This contract will be performed in its entirety in the country of Japan and is intended only for local sources. Only local sources will be considered under this solicitation. Local sources are sources (e.g. corporations, partnerships, or Joint Ventures [For a Joint Venture, the Joint Venture as an independent entity must satisfy the local source requirements or, in the alternative, each member of the Joint Venture must individually satisfy the local source requirements]) that are physically located in Japan and authorized (i.e. licensed and registered) to perform in Japan, the type of construction work specific in this solicitation. Specifically, a prospective bidder must be duly authorized to operate and conduct business in Japan and must fully comply with all applicable laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of Japan during the performance of the resulting contracts. Bidders must be registered with the Government of Japan to do construction work in Japan and possess necessary construction licenses and permits to perform work required under this solicitation at the time a bid is submitted. Construction license will be verified through the Government of Japan – Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MILT) https://etsuran.mlit.go.jp/TAKKEN. The U.S. Government will not offer “United States Official Contractor” status under Article XIV of the US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to U.S. contractors normally resident in the United States; nor will the U.S. Government certify employees of such contractors as “Members of the Civilian Component” under Article I(b) of the SOFA.

11. JAPANESE CONSUMPTION TAX. By virtue of Article XII of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), materials, supplies, equipment and services procured for official purposes in Japan by the United States armed forces, or its authorized procurement agencies are EXEMPT from various Japanese Taxes, including Consumption Tax. The exemption from the Japanese Consumption Tax applies not only to Japanese prime contractors, but also to Japanese subcontractors or suppliers at every level regardless of the nationality of the prime contractor whether a Japanese or a Foreign firm. The instruments listed hereinafter have been agreed to by both governments of Japan and the U.S. as "Proof of Purchase by U.S. Forces in Japan.”

Standard Form 1034 Public Voucher for Purchases and Services other than Personal

DD Form 1155 Order for Supplies or Services

Standard Form 44 Purchase Order-Invoice-Voucher

ENG Form 93 Payment Estimate

Therefore, Japanese Consumption Tax shall NOT be included in your bid, proposal or quote.

12. FUNDING. Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available from which payment for contract purposes can be made.

13. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE SET FOR OPENING OF BIDS. The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend the specifications or drawings or both prior to the date set for opening of bids. Such revisions and amendments, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this invitation for bids. If the revisions and amendments are of a nature which requires material changes in quantities or prices of bid or both, the date set for opening of bids may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the issuing officer will enable bidders to revise their bids. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for opening bids.

14. ORIGINAL BID BOND. For bidders using a Bid Bond from a Japanese corporate surety that has received official approval to execute Bid Bonds (Standard Form (SF) 24) on United States Forces Japan construction projects from the Government of Japan, the original SF 24 must be received at the office identified in Block 8 of the SF 1442 by the time and date set for receipt of bids established in the solicitation. For bidders using a Bid Bond from a corporate surety appearing on the Treasury Department Circular 570, in accordance with Class Deviation DARS Tracking No. 2020-O0016, the original SF 24 is not required and the Bid Bond shall be submitted via the electronic bid submission procedures set forth above.

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