Solicitation_Shorab_MHE_Admendment_QAs_SF30.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

S

PAGE OF PAGES

1 5

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

04-Jun-2018

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(Ifapplicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE W91B4N 7. ADMINISTERED BY (Ifother than item 6) CODE

REGIONAL CONTRACTING CENTER-AFGHANISTAN

BUILDING 13897

BAGRAM AF, AFGHANISTAN

APO AE 09354

See Item 6

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

W91B4N18Q5021

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-May-2018

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt ofthis amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one ofthe following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies ofthe amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt ofthis amendment on each copy ofthe offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegramwhich 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. Ifby virtue ofthis amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegramor letter, provided each telegramor 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 CONTRACT S/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.)

The reason for this amendment is to post responses to the questions asked in response to solicitation. Updated closing date is 4:00 PM on 7 June 2018.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions ofthe 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)

TEL: EMAIL:

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

04-Jun-2018

EXCEPTION TO SF 30

30-105-04

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84 Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

W91B4N18Q5021

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 05-Jun-2018 04:00 PM to 07-Jun-2018 04:00 PM.

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTION AND ANSWERS

Shorab MHE Q&A (W91B4N-18-Q-5021):

*Please note when submitting proposal, acknowledge receipt of this amendment*

1) Question: Can we hire local nationals for the key positions including contract manager and alternate contract manager?

Answer: Yes. Hiring local nationals for key positions identified in the PWS section 1.6.1 Key Personnel is permissible. However, local nationals will require escorts if they need access to the installation.

2) Question: Can you please clarify the quantity of each CLIN that is needed for this contract? I mean can you please clarify the quantity of each material handling equipment (MHE)?

Answer: The MHE listed in CLINs 0001 – 0007 are one item per CLIN.

3) Question: Who will be responsible for paying the fuel cost for the MHE equipment's?

Answer: PWS 3.1 Government Furnished Items and Services include fuel.

4) Question: What will be the minimum lease period of the requested MHE?

Answer: The MHE listed in CLINs 0001 – 0007 are Quantity 10 Unit Months

5) Question: Can you tell to me the contracting officer of this offer please?

Answer: The contracting officer’s name is listed on the Solicitation.

6) Question: Can you please provide pictures of the each item?

Answer: No. Utilize the salient characteristics in PWS section 4.4.4

7) Question: Is it possible to extend the due date and time?

Answer: No. The due date and time cannot be changed due to customer requirements.

8) Question: Can we provide our quote price in Afghani or it has to be in US$?

Answer: The quote should be in US Dollars. 252.232-7014 Notification of Payment in Local Currency (Afghanistan) (Sep 2014)(b) “Vendors shall submit quotations and offers in U.S.

dollars.

9) Question: Will the OCN Drivers for all the seven (7) equipment to be provided? Or just one (1) OCN driver required for the Loader? Please clarify?

Answer: The 1 OCN operator may be required to operate all leased equipment in 4.4.4. See

4.1.1. Qualifications: The contractors equipment operator shall be certified by the contractor or other qualified authority for the operation of the leased equipment.

10) Question: There is no separate CLIN / Item No. for the OCN Mechanic; can we include its cost in other CLINS? Please advise?

Answer: This is a FFP contract. This service contract requires equipment, an OCN driver qualified on all pieces of equipment, and an OCN on-site mechanic for all equipment. The driver and the mechanic will be provided government funded life support.

11) Question: According to the 4.4.5. “The model year of the offered equipment shall be no earlier than 2007” while based on our market survey the higher model equipment may not be available in the adjacent provinces; therefore will the 2004 or earlier Model Equipment be acceptable? As we are the current contractor for MHE Lease w/OCN operators and know the market.

Answer: No. There is no exception to the year of the equipment 2007 or newer.

12) Question: Will the diesel fuel for the all equipment operation be furnished by government (GFM)?

Answer: Yes. PWS 3.1 Government Furnished Items and Services include fuel.

13) Question: Can we send our Price proposal for this solicitation under this JCCS ID

XXXXX please check our JCCS?

Answer: Follow the Instructions to Offer in the 52.212-1 Addendum regarding submission requirements.

14) Question: Can we hire Pakistan nationals to work as a MHE operator and MHE mechanic?

Answer: Yes.

15) Question: Would you please send us some explanation about, we have insurance from an AFGHAN private company for our labors, is that fine? And there is no insurance for machinery and equipment, is that necessary to have insurance of every equipment and machinery on site for this contract?

Answer: No, your Afghan private insurance is not eligible for use on this contract. DBA Workmen’s Compensation Insurance is mandatory, it’s a cost reimbursable line item and will not be evaluated as a part of your price proposal. See DBA insurance on page 65-66 of the solicitation. Regarding the contractor’s equipment insurance see the PWS section 4.1.2.

16) Question: The number of units of each machine required is ONE (1) unit each for a period of 10 months?

Answer: Yes, The MHE listed in CLINs 0001 – 0007 are Quantity 10 Unit Months

17) Question: Skid steers: Page 4 of the solicitation states: "Item 0003 Skid steer with

Trencher" and "Item 0004 Skid steer with Grader" (but then again states "with Trencher Attachment" under Item 0004). Also, page 20 of the solicitation states: "Skid steer Trencher Attachment" and "Skid steer Grader Attachment". The question is, which of the following is the intended requirement?

Answer: Contractor shall provide two (2) Skid steers, one with a Trencher Attachment and one with a Grader Attachment listed in CLINS 0003 & 0004.

18) Question: The requirement of supplying the "Mobile Workshop with one (1) OCN mechanic" is not stated as a separate CLIN in the solicitation?

Answer: The OCN mechanic is not a separate CLIN. The OCN mechanic is not chargeable to the Government since the Material Handling Equipment is being leased, this is the reason there is no CLIN. If you choose not to have an OCN mechanic on-site then you must adhere to the instructions in the PWS/SOW and provide an on-site mechanic within the timeframe specified in PWS section 5.1.1.

19) Question: Use of MILAIR: Page 61 of the solicitation states that MILAIR is allowed for the transportation of DoD contractor personnel (US, TCN, LN)?

Answer: This does apply to OCNs, however, would only be utilized for emergency purposes, such as an evacuation. All travel would have to be necessary for contract performance and properly approved.

20) Question: Would operators and mechanics that are South African citizens qualify as

OCN?

Answer: Yes

21) Question: My question is the equipment with drivers or without drivers?

Answer: Only 1 OCN operator is required. The 1 OCN operator may be required to operate all leased equipment in 4.4.4. See 4.1.1. Qualifications: The contractors equipment operator shall be certified by the contractor or other qualified authority for the operation of the leased equipment.