W912HZ21R00010001.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

Provide questions and answ ers and extend deadline as outlined below .

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Jan-2021

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 W912HZ21R0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Jan-2021

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-Jan-2021

CODE

ERDC CONTRACTING OFFICE

3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG MS 39180-6199

W912HZ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912HZ21R0001

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:

Q&A Q1. Are the below the only clearances required? Can the clearances be obtained after Award Notice, but before production begins?

1) OSHA 10 for General Industry

2) OSHA 30

3) TWIC clearance

4) What is the "government secret clearance” referred to on page 7?

A1. All required clearances are outlined in the Performance Work Statement. It would be preferred that the vendor have OSHA 10 and 30 training in advance, but it's not required. TWIC clearance is required in advance. TWIC has background check component that needs to be assured before awarding a contract. The qualifications state TWIC or government secret clearance will be required.

Q2. I am hoping to find out if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services, if similar services have been performed in the past, or if this is a new requirement. If this is a follow-on requirement, could you please provide the previous contract or task order number?

A2. This is a new ERDC requirement. Therefore, there is no procurement history for this action.

Q3. Whether companies from Outside USA can apply for this? (like,from India or Canada) A3. Refer to FAR clause 52.225-13.

Q4. Whether we need to come over there for meetings?

A4. Travel requirements are outlined in the Performance Work Statement.

Q5. Can we perform the tasks (related to RFP) outside USA? (like, from India or Canada) A5. Refer to FAR clause 52.225-13.

Q6. Can we submit the proposals via email?

A6. Submission requirements are outlined in the Proposal Prep Instructions.

Q7. Is USACE willing to sponsor the winning contractor to gain Secret clearance? We currently do not have this level of clearance and would like to know if that automatically rules us out of competing for this contract.

A7. See A1.

Q8. Can you please consider extending the RFP deadline date?

A8. The deadline has been extended to 11 February 2021.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 04-Feb-2021 12:00 PM to 11-Feb-2021 12:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

PROPOSAL PREP INSTRUCTIONS

Proposals should be emailed to Melissa.A.Keen@usace.army.mil by 12:00 PM Central on 11 February 2021.

Overall Arrangement of Proposal –The overall proposal shall consist of three (3) parts in one volume individually titled as stated below.

Page Limitation and Parts:

Part Number Page Limitation Part I – Technical Proposal

a. Experience 20

b. Key Personnel 10

c. Technical Approach 40

Part II – Past Performance As Required Part III – Price As Required

Part I – Technical Proposal

NO PRICE INFORMATION SHALL BE PROVIDED IN PART I.

Subfactor 1: Experience

The Offeror shall demonstrate relevant corporate experience related to the evaluation criteria. Relevant corporate experience is experience (within the last 5 years) that is of the same or similar scope and complexity to the work described in the Performance Work Statement, and is of the same or similar magnitude (i.e., performing services that, on an annual basis, are at least half the dollar value proposed by the Offeror to perform the Performance Work Statement’s requirements). To demonstrate its corporate experience, the Offeror shall identify up to five (5) of its most relevant contracts or efforts within the past five (5) years, and provide any other information the Offeror considers relevant to the requirements of the solicitation. Offerors shall provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the relevance of the contracts or efforts to the requirements of the solicitation.

To the extent that the Offeror intends to subcontract significant portions of the effort, for each subcontractor the Offeror shall identify up to five (5) of the most relevant contracts or efforts within the past five (5) years and provide any other information the Offeror considers relevant to the requirements of the solicitation. “Significant”, in this case, means work efforts involving more than 4,000 man hours per annum. In evaluating subcontractor experience, the relevance of subcontractor experience will be determined based on the scope, complexity, and magnitude of the aspects of the work in the solicitation for which the subcontractor is proposed to perform. Therefore, the proposal shall detail clearly the aspects of the work in the solicitation that each subcontractor is intended to perform. The Offeror shall also provide information as to where the subcontractor fits into their organizational chart.

Subfactor 2: Key Personnel

Key Personnel is to include narrative descriptions related to the evaluation criteria. Documents required for evaluation include:

Staffing Plan to reflect staffing and management of personnel to fill requirements under the purchase order, resume(s) for the key personnel proposed, and the physical location of the key personnel and identification of teaming and subcontractors partners. (Please note inclusion of and restrictions contained in clause 52.219-14 “Limitations on Subcontracting” in this procurement)

Quality Control Plan

Subfactor 3: Technical Approach for completing the tasks outlined in the Performance Work Statement.

i. Demonstrate understanding of requirements of Performance Work Statement.

ii. Demonstrate approach to meet technical requirements of Performance Work Statement.

iii. Ability to provide labor/skill mix to meet functional/technical requirements as outlined in Performance Work Statement.

iv. Provide a plan to obtain safety certifications, TWIC cards or government secret clearances as outlined in the PWS.

v. Provide a sample video of previous work to demonstrate techniques and ability to generate videos as outlined in the PWS.

Part II - Past Performance Proposal

The Offeror shall demonstrate relevant past performance or affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance. Relevant past performance is performance under contracts or efforts within the past five (5) years that is of the same or similar scope, complexity, and magnitude to that which is described in the solicitation.

Offerors are reminded that both independent data and data provided by Offerors in their proposals may be used by the Government to evaluate Offeror past performance. Since the Government may not necessarily interview all the sources provided by the Offerors, it is incumbent upon the Offeror to explain the relevance of the data provided. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in the proposal. The burden of providing thorough and complete Past Performance information remains with the Offerors.

Part III - Price Proposal

Offerors shall submit the Price Proposal in the following format. Conformance with the requested format for a proposal demonstrates ability to follow directions and understand requirements.

Price proposals shall consist of the following basic components:

a. Fully completed SF 1449 and bidding schedule

b. Copies of legal documents outlining joint ventures or partnering arrangements if applicable.

c. Fixed price for all labor and other direct costs for each task.

RELATIONSHIP OF ACCEPTED PROPOSAL CONTENT TO THE CONTRACT

REQUIREMENTS. By submission of an offer pursuant to this solicitation, the Offeror agrees that the capability presented in the proposal becomes a contract requirement upon award of a contract. No changes, substitutions, or deviations from the accepted proposal may be made without the approval of the Contracting Officer. You, as the Offeror, agree that the explicit capability presented in your proposal shall be provided under this contract at the stated price.

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