08-Q-0112-0001.pdf

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 3

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

0001 10 JUN 08

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

Bagram Regional Contracting Center Attn: TSgt Robert E. Powell Bagram AB, Afghanistan

APO AE 09354

See Block 6

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

W91B4N-08-Q-0112

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

X

30 May 08

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended

Offers 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 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE DATE AND HOUR 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 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 SET FORTH IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE 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 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Questions and Answers received prior to the question deadline stated in the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Paragraph d(3) and add attachments to the solicitation.

See Summary of Changes for more information.

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

ROBERT E. POWELL

Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES:

A. All questions and answers can be found on page 3 of this amendment.

B. Reference “Contract Documents, Exhibits or Attachments” add the following:

Attachment 4 DD Form 250 1 Aug 2000 Attachment 5 DD Form 254 2 Dec 1999

C. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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Questions & Answers W91B4N-08-Q-0112 “JAF Mail Transport”

No. Question Answer

1. If we conduct the weapons familiarization and qualification as the contractor can the initial and follow-up training be conducted in country at our training facilities?

Yes

2. What specific documentation is required to be provided to show the weapons fam/qual training every 12 months?

See

3. Is there a current theater SOP to which you might direct me in order to determine the Southwest Asia minimum DoD or USG agency fam/qual standards and the current ROF?

This guidance will be provided to the contractor after award.

4. Reference Para. 1.7 of the SOW, are mail handler classes given in country or do individuals need one before deploying?

Mail handler’s classes are given by the Post Office in Bagram.

5. Reference Para 1.8 of the SOW, where do contracted personnel obtain appropriate badges and licenses?

Badging for local nationals are obtained on Bagram.

6. Reference Para 3.1 of the SOW, will there be simultaneous runs of certified mail?

No simultaneous runs of certified mail.

7. Reference Para 3.1 of the SOW, will the cleared individual be needed to escort anything other than certified mail?

The individual will only have to escort the certified mail.

8. Reference DFARS 252.225-7040(e)(2)(v), do the individuals receive this training before deployment?

Before contractor personnel depart from the United States or a third country, and before contractor personnel residing in the host country begin contract performance in the USCENTCOM AOR, the Contractor shall ensure the training is complete

9. Reference DFARS 252.225-7040(e)(2)(v), is this necessary for the mail handlers on this contract?

It is mandatory if the mail handlers’ fall in the category listed in the answer to Question #8. If not, it is highly encouraged.

10. Reference Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(b)(1)(d), could a company's subcontractor provide the cleared personnel using it's facilities clearance?

In order for the subcontractor’s facility clearance to be recognized, the prime contractor shall have a teaming agreement, at minimum, with the subcontractor who possesses the facility clearance.

11. Reference Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(b)(1)(d), is the prime required to have the facility clearance?

Yes, the prime contractor is required to have a facility clearance if a teaming agreement, at minimum, is not in place with a company that possesses a facility clearance.

12. The SF 1449 asks for separate prices to be given for each leg. Since a single price is not asked for the entire project does this mean that the award could be partial and divided up to different companies?

No

13. Can we submit multiple bids each presenting different options?

You offer must conform to the solicitation requirements set forth in the addendum to FAR 52.212-1.

14. Two vehicles are required as per the SOW, the question is each vehicle only carrying one 20 ft. connex at a time or does each vehicle have to have the capability to carry two containers at once?

The vehicles are only required to carry one 20ft container.

15. What tracking and communications systems are compatible?

Blue Force Tracker is the only known compatible system.