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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

COMMUNICATION SKILLS WORKSHOP GREAT LAKES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – TIER II

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to contractor inquires.

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 27-Apr-2022

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 W912P622Q0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Apr-2022

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

27-Apr-2022

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:

W912P622Q0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

AMENDMENT PARTICULARS

1. By way of this amendment USACE provides responses to contractor generated inquires:

Contractor Inquiry 1: Is there an expectation for video editing, for the filming of the presentations (on 5/23 and 5/27)?

USACE Response 1: The purpose of the recorded presentations is to provide quick audio‐visual feedback for program participants on their individual presentation skills/styles. There is no expectation for video editing.

Contractor Inquiry 2: Is the filming expected to be a professional production (e.g., lighting equipment, video cameras, backdrops, stage props)?

USACE Response 2: There is no expectation for video recordings to be high production value with extra lighting equipment and backdrops. The expectation is for the facilitator to provide video camera equipment and record participants delivering their presentation from the podium at the front of the room.

Contractor Inquiry 3: Will the recording be used for further training?

USACE Response 3: It’s envisioned that the recordings would be shared with participants after the May 23 presentation so that they may review and attempt to incorporate lessons learned into their final presentation on May 27.

Contractor Inquiry 4: Is there an expectation to have individual videos for each participant?

USACE Response 4: Yes, the expectation is for each program participant to be recorded delivering their individual presentations on May 23 and May 27. There are 12 participants.

Contractor Inquiry 5: Will the training location/room have accommodations for audio/video equipment?

USACE Response 5: The room will have microphone capabilities (2 microphones). There is a projector and HDMI hookup for a laptop. As indicated in the statement of work, it is expected that the facilitator will provide the video camera and any associated equipment for recording the presentations.

Contractor Inquiry 6: Will the training location/room have furnishings (such as podium, tables, and chairs) and other equipment (such as a projector screen and/or whiteboard)?

USACE Response 6: The training room will be set up with tables, chairs, podium, and projector. The room can be set up in the facilitators desired configuration. The room does not have a whiteboard. Additional equipment, such as whiteboard and/or flipcharts, are not provided by USACE but may be provided by the facilitator.

Contractor Inquiry 7: Page 1 of the solicitation states that the objective of the training is to improve participants' presentation, public speaking and interpersonal communication skills. Can you please clarify what regard this is in.

For example, should the training focus on communication skills in a work environment?

USACE Response 7: The training should focus on helping participants improve their communication skills in the context of the work environment, including but not limited to communication between peers, communication with upper level management, and communication with public/agency stakeholders.

Contractor Inquiry 8: Please provide some additional background information on the 12 participants, their level of experience and how they are chosen to be participants.

USACE Response 8: The 12 participants are USACE employees from Chicago, Detroit, and Buffalo Districts. They were chosen through an internal competitive application process and have demonstrated they are invested in improving their leadership skills, including communication skills. Backgrounds and experience are diverse; the range includes: budgeting, natural resource management, facilities and equipment management/operation, engineering, regulatory program, and project management.

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Contractor Inquiry 9: Page 2 of the solicitation states "participants will have prepared presentations on two topics prior to training". Please clarify who will give participants the topics? Is it expected that the contractor will develop and provide these topics ahead of the training?

USACE Response9: The two referenced presentations will be developed by participants prior to training. The participants have already selected the topics and gotten approval from the LDP2 Steering Committee. The Contractor is not responsible for developing these topics as a component of the training, just for evaluating the presentation and providing feedback to participants during the training.

Contractor Inquiry 10: 4) Page 2 of the solicitation states "The Contractor shall provide a list of materials and equipment needed". Should the cost of these materials be included in the total price of the training (CLIN 001)?

Who will be responsible for ordering these materials?

USACE Response 10: The Contractor is responsible for providing materials needed for their curriculum. The resultant purchase order will be firm fixed prices all interested vendor should include all pricing under CLIN 0001.

Contractor Inquiry 11: Will any Government Furnished Equipment be provided? Such as projectors, notebooks, whiteboards, easel pads; etc?

USACE Response 11: The conference room will have microphone capabilities (2 microphones). There is a projector and HDMI hookup for a laptop. The training room will be set up with tables, chairs, podium, and projector. The room can be set up in the facilitators desired configuration. The room does not have a whiteboard. Additional equipment, such as whiteboard and/or flipcharts, are not provided by USACE but may be provided by the facilitator. As indicated in the statement of work, it is expected that the facilitator will provide the video camera and any associated equipment for recording the presentations.

Contractor Inquiry 12: Please confirm that the SF1449, Price, and Representations and Certifications are the only evaluation factors required for the submission of this bid, and that there is no written technical response required.

USACE Response 12: Although a technical response is not required interested parties should include any pertinent information that illustrates their quote conforms to the requirements and qualifications of the statement work.

Contractor Inquiry 13: If a Contractor is a self‐certified woman owned small business with a SBA registration that is pending, will they be considered for award?

USACE Response 13: In accordance with Small Business Administration Rule 2020‐09022, Woman Owned Small Business concerns must be certified by the SBA to be eligible for WOSB set‐asides or sole source contracts under this program. Please see the provided link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/05/11/2020‐ 09022/women‐owned‐small‐business‐and‐economically‐disadvantaged‐women‐owned‐small‐business‐ certification

2. The response due date has remained the same.

3. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.