W912P8-16-R-0005-0003_Solicitation_Amendment__3.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

The above numbered solicitation, W912P8-16-R-0005, for Professional Diving Services is hereby amended as follow s:

1.Changes to the PWS, paragraph #4, Section L – General.

2.Posting of potential offeror’s questions and answ ers.

See the follow ing pages for more detailed information. All other terms and conditions in the solicitation remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 17-Aug-2016

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 W912P8-16-R-0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

22-Jul-2016

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

17-Aug-2016

CODE

USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION

ATTN: CEMVN-CT, ROOM 172

7400 LEAKE AVE.

NEW ORLEANS LA 70118-3651

W912P8 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912P8-16-R-0005

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:

SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0003

CHANGES TO THE PWS

Replace paragraph #4, Section L – General, with the following:

4. The proposal shall be submitted in one volume, containing Past Performance, Technical Evaluation Documentation, and Price. The binder shall be divided by indexed tabs, with Price tabbed last. The proposal is limited to forty (40) 8.5” x 11” pages, not including other performance evaluation forms, schedules, tabs, Table of Contents, and title sheets. The Accident Prevention Plan and Safe Practices Manual (as discussed in Section C, paragraph #13) do not count towards the page limit. The Personnel Qualifications and Experience (diver resumes and certifications, e.g.) do not count towards the page limit, however a summary is required which does count towards the page limit. Typing is permitted on both sides of the sheet, head to head with the spacing being 1.5 or double spaced utilizing no less than a size 12 font. A page printed on both sides will be counted as two (2) pages, and pages shall be consecutively numbered.

Drawings or other graphics shall be reduced only to the extent legibility is not lost. This requirement also applies to all proposed subcontractors/team members. One original and three copies of the proposal are required. In addition, an electronic copy is required, utilizing .PDF format and delivered on one disc. The computer files must be searchable and allow for compilation of separate files into a larger file as needed.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q1. Will the Comprehensive Accident Prevention Plan and the Safe Practices Manual be counted towards the 40 page limit?

See change to PWS as noted above.

Q2. Page (21) #4. The last sentence states: The computer files must be EDITABLE to allow for compilation of separate files into a larger file as needed. Please verify if this is the same as

SEARCHABLE.

See change to PWS as noted above.

Q3. Page (24) #1. The second to last sentence states: Dive team members shall be DAN certified. In reference to the EM 385-1-1, [30 NOV 14], and on page 7 and 9 of the solicitation, and on page 24 of Section 1, can you please clarify and verify that the HANDS-ON training of administering emergency Oxygen through the American Red Cross, is acceptable, as is acceptable on the current USACE contract.

The mandatory requirements of EM 385-1-1 for Emergency Oxygen Training (hands-on) is as follows:

30.A.08 - (a) Each dive team member SHALL have a current certification in the use of emergency oxygen systems, and, if provided on the dive site, the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

(b) All classes SHALL contain a hands-on component and cannot be taken online. Evidence of this will be a photocopy of the certificates. The certificate(s) shall state the date of issue and length of validity.

NOTE: Training in the use of emergency oxygen systems SHALL be specific to underwater diving and SHALL meet the requirements of a nationally recognized training organization: Such as Divers Alert Network (DAN), Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) the YMCA, or OTHER RECOGNIZED

SOURCES.

Q4. I have a question that is relevant to this package; In addition to the Commercial medical requirements a D.A.N. Cert is required. D.A.N. is relative to SCUBA - Recreational Diving. We dive US Navy Manual Rev. 6 requirements & Tables. My team members are Hat Divers - Veterans never in my 30+ years has SCUBA been accepted or tolerated as a method of work. It is forbidden in this industry - especially as it relates to all USACE work. Why is a SCUBA Certification required for a commercial diving project?

See answer to Question #3. DAN Certification only refers to Emergency Oxygen training, and is one of the recognized sources acceptable for this training. It does not refer to any requirements for commercial diving.

Q5. Will past post dive surveys (ref Encl 2) be acceptable past performance?

Post dive surveys do not replace the Past Performance Questionnaires or surveys, but can be included as part of the proposal and included in the 40-page limit.

Q6. In review of the solicitation, I noticed that there is a mileage component. The mileage component of the solicitation is unfair to local contractors. Our location is less than ten miles from many of the locations subject to diving. A contractor from Texas or Florida would be subject to receive significant mileage from this project, whereas we would be eligible for far less mileage. Vendors further from the local area would be subject to utilize more of the miles in the pay scale than we would. Therefore, it is an unfair solicitation. Perhaps the bidding schedule could be modified to include number of trips to each site per year. That would even out the solicitation so each bidder is bidding the job based on their location in lieu of mileage that would not be utilized by local contractors.

The mileage component line item compensates a Contractor fairly for mobilization and demobilization as needed. Each offeror is proposing a rate for the same number of miles, regardless of whether the mileage is used by the Contractor. This allows for all proposals to be based on the same quantities, and therefore can be considered fair and reasonable.

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