SEVENTH AMENDMENT ISSUED HOWEVER NUMBERED AS 0010 W912P620Q0002 LDP II FACILITATOR.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

Reference: USACE-CHICAGO DISTRICT’S REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) NUMBERED “W912P620Q0002”

A. Due to the implications and federal guidelines applicable to COVID 19, the Scope of Work and Bid Schedule under the referenced Solicitation has been revised. By this Amendment, the Chicago District is including a line item for virtual training, as an alternative method of training. The Response time for submittals is also extended; thereby giving prospective offerors time to review /assess these changes and resubmit (revise already furnished offers) or furnish offers. Accordingly, this Amendment extends the response due date and time to April 20, 2020 at 4:30p.m. (Central Time). Therefore, all submittals shall be furnished, as required by the Solicitation requirements, no later than 4:30 p.m. (Central Time) on April 20, 2020.

B. Contracting Contacts: Kyle Smith (Primary Contact) at kyle.d.smith@usace.army.mil and Regina Blair at regina.g.blair@usace.army.mil. – Summary of RFQ Section changes follow -

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 07-Apr-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 W912P620Q0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Mar-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

07-Apr-2020

CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, CHICAGO

231 SOUTH LASALLE STREET SUITE 1500

CHICAGO IL 60604-1437

W912P6 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912P620Q0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

MODIFICATION PARTICULARS

C. AMENDED SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM:

(1) The required response date/time has changed from 10-Apr-2020 04:30 PM to 20-Apr-2020 04:30 PM.

(2) Under the “PROCUREMENT INFORMATION,” the following Paragraphs have been modified and a new Paragraph has been added.

(a) Paragraph C is revised to update the response date, wherein SUBMITTALS SHALL BE PROVIDED VIA EMAIL to Kyle Smith at Kyle.D.Smith@usace.army.mil.

- All submittals must be furnished no later than 4:30 p.m. Central Time on 20 April 2020. All electronically submitted files by Email CANNOT EXCEED this Agency's size limit of 20MB (includes email and its attachment); files exceeding this size will be denied access to the USACE’s email inbox. It is the responsibility of the contractor to determine the size of its electronic file.

(b) Paragraph D is revised, wherein illustrating the addition of Line Item No. 0002; therefore, the relevant section at “REQUIRED SUBMITTALS IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION” in pertinent part now reads: “(2) A fully completed Section B “Supplies or Services and Prices” (serving as the Offeror’s Pricing Schedule), wherein, the offeror shall provide pricing for Line Item No. 0001 or Line Item No. 0002 or both Line Items. - See the revised Section B (enclosed herein) for further details regarding the pricing of these items.”

(c) A new Paragraph E. has been added as follows: OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: Offerors shall provide offers with no less than a 60 calendar day acceptance period. Any offeror providing an offer with less time will be considered non-responsive to this Solicitation.

(d) The BASIS FOR AWARD now reads:

After the closing date of this Solicitation, and within the acceptance period for accepting offers, the government will select the appropriate method of training. At such time, the government will award the most suitable Alternative. The award will be made under a firm-fixed price Purchase Order to the responsive, responsible offeror who has submitted the lowest price for that particular Alternative.

As part of the “pre” award process, the government must determine the contractor is responsible prior to it being awarded a contract. Accordingly, the government will be conducting a pre-award survey that will include, but is not limited to searching the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, the System for Award Management Exclusions and the Past Performance Information Retrieval System; and contacting references.

D. AMENDED SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES: By this Amendment, the government has revised the bid schedule to add alternative methods for providing the training under explicit terms and conditions for pricing. Therefore, offerors shall provide their prices at the Revised Bid Schedule enclosed hereunder and ensure it accompanies all other submittals called out in this Solicitation.

E. AMENDED SECTION C (SCOPE OF WORK): THIS AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A

REVAMPED SCOPE OF WORK; THEREFORE, THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED UNDER THE

SOLICITATION IS HEREBY REPLACED, IN ITS ENTIRETY, WITH THE BELOW SCOPE OF WORK.

SCOPE OF WORK

COMMUNICATION SKILLS WORKSHOP

GREAT LAKES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – TIER II

Fiscal Year 2020

18 May 2020 - 20 May 2020

Overview: In support of the Great Lakes Leadership Development Program – Tier II (LDPII), the United States

Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District (USACE) requires a Contractor to develop and facilitate a two and a half day communication skills workshop. The Contractor shall provide either an on-site or a virtual leadership development training encompassing interactive, classroom type presentations or exercises, improvisational exercises, and facilitated discussions for approximately 13 students.

A minimum of two facilitators are required for effective workshop facilitation. Facilitator #1 shall have at least 5-years of experience facilitating corporate-style leadership training programs and Facilitator #2 shall have at least 5-years of professional experience in improvisational comedy (“improv”). Examples of professional improv experience include professionally teaching or coaching improv students, directing ‘improv’ productions, ensemble cast credits for improv theater, or similar experience.

The leadership training shall incorporate activities to engage approximately 13 participants. The facilitator shall lead the training between the approximate hours of 12:00pm and 5pm on Monday, May 18th; 8am and 5pm on Tuesday, May 19th; and, 8am and 5pm on Wednesday, May 20th. The training will be held at the USACE office, located at 231 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, Illinois 60604 or virtually (potentially through Zoom, Skype, or another similar program). If done virtually, participants will have access to their government computers at their individual duty locations.

Primary Objectives:

Improve participants’ presentation, public speaking, and inter-personal communication skills.

Improve teamwork and collaboration skills.

Identify individual participant’s communication strengths and weaknesses, and council individuals in development of more efficient communication skills.

Demonstrate communication skill improvement for each participant.

Tasks: At minimum, the Contractor will complete the following tasks:

1. The facilitators shall develop a proposed agenda and arrange a meeting (in person or virtually) with USACE prior to the workshop for discussion and approval of the agenda.

2. The LDPII participants will have prepared presentations on two topics prior to the training. One of the topics will be presented during the first day (May 18, 2020) and the second topic will be presented on the last day (May 20, 2020). Each presentation shall be filmed for use as a comparison to gauge the improvement in communication skills for each of the participants. The facilitator will provide necessary equipment for recording the presentations. Facilitators must evaluate the presentations and offer each individual feedback and constructive criticism.

3. The facilitators shall include training activities and discussions for the following categories: a) effective team communication; b) confident speaking and presentation skills; c) speech preparation;

d) recommendations for communication with media representatives, e) impromptu speaking, and f) conflict resolution.

4. The facilitators shall actively evaluate participants’ skills and provide constructive feedback throughout the training session.

Post-Award Deliverables:

The Contractor shall provide the following elements within 48 hours of the awarded contract, or will not be acceptable to meet the needs of the scope.

1. The Contractor shall provide a list of materials and equipment needed.

2. The Contractor shall provide a proposed agenda for the three days of training. The agenda shall clearly describe the methods and approach the contractor proposes to accomplish the following areas of the training session, and is subject to review and approval by USACE.

a. Effective Team Communication

b. Confident Speaking and Presentation skills

c. Speech Preparation

d. Conflict Resolution Communication

e. Impromptu Speaking and Communications

f. Evaluation and Feedback for Participants

3. Individual Resumes – Submit resumes for each facilitator demonstrating that experience levels have been met, and provide references.

Security:

1. All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

2. All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR, within 5 calendar days of completing training. OPSEC awareness training is available https://www.iad.gov/ioss or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html.

3. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or restricted areas.

4. The Contractor must pre-screen candidates using the E-verify Program

(http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established eligibility requirements. The vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-Verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

F. AMENDED SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD: As a result of revising the Bid Schedule and implementing a new scope of work, the evaluation provisions have been modified accordingly and are set forth below (re: Clause 52.212-2).

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The government anticipates awarding a firm fixed price Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation based upon the criteria delineated at the below paragraph (c). In order for the offeror to be considered responsive to the requirements of this Solicitation, it must furnish the submittals delineated at Section A of this document and shall provide offers with no less than a 60 calendar day acceptance period.

(b) PRICE: Price will be evaluated based upon price reasonableness.

(c) BASIS FOR AWARD:

After the closing date of this Solicitation, and within the acceptance period for accepting offers, the government will select the appropriate method of training. At such time, the government will award the most suitable Alternative. The award will be made under a firm-fixed price Purchase Order to the responsive, responsible offeror who has submitted the lowest price for that particular Alternative.

As part of the “pre” award process, the government must determine the contractor is responsible prior to it being awarded a contract. Accordingly, the government will be conducting a pre-award survey that will include, but is not limited to searching the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, the System for Award Management Exclusions and the Past Performance Information Retrieval System; and contacting references.

Offerors shall provide offers with no less than a 60 calendar day acceptance period. Any offeror providing an offer with less time will be considered non-responsive to this Solicitation.

(d) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

(End of Summary of Changes and this Amendment)

THE REVISED BID SCHEDULE FOLLOWS -

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

THIS IS A 2-PART BID SCHEDULE

(AMENDMENT NO. 0010)

2 PART BID SCHEDULE

– The offeror may PRICE LINE ITEM 0001 OR LINE ITEM 0002 OR

BOTH LINE ITEMS shown in the below Bid Schedule (see details provided at “Important Bid Schedule Note”)

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

ALTERNATIVE 1:

FFP

ON-SITE FACILITATOR SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide ON-SITE leadership development training, encompassing interactive, classroom type presentations or exercises, improvisational exercises, and facilitated discussions as described in the enclosed Scope of Work at Section C of this document.

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Job

ALTERNATIVE 2:

FFP

VIRTUAL FACILITATOR SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide VIRTUAL leadership development training, as described in the enclosed Scope of Work at Section C of this document.

NET AMT

IMPORTANT BID SCHEDULE NOTE:

This procurement incorporates a 2 Part Bid Schedule, encompassing pricing alternatives for 2 different methods of training, via an alternative for On-site training and an alternative for Virtual training. In consideration of these alternatives, THE

GOVERNMENT WILL ONLY AWARD ONE (1) OF THE ALTERNATIVES,

MEANING ONLY ONE OF ABOVE LINE ITEMS (0001 or 0002) WILL BE AWARDED

TO SATISFY THE INTENT OF THIS REQUIREMENT.

The government will award either Alternative 1 or Alternative 2; therefore, the offeror may elect to price Line Item 0001 or Line Item 0002 or Both Line Items. After the closing date of this Solicitation, and within the acceptance period for accepting offers, the government will select the appropriate method of training. At such time, the government will award the suitable Alternative under a Purchase Order to the offeror who has submitted the lowest price for that particular Alternative.

END OF REVISED BID SCHEDULE