Amendment 0002.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

SEE SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE.

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 20-Jul-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 W91CRB20Q0006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-Jun-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 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 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.

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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.

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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

20-Jul-2020

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ACC - APG - W91CRB

BLDG 4310

6515 INTEGRITY COURT

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD 21005-3013

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT

This amendment is issued to reflect the following changes:

1. The following questions and answers were submitted:

Q: I reviewed the requirements for this contract and learned that the Senior Analysts position requires a P.hD in Political Science. Is this a hard and fast requirement?

A: By definition, a PhD course requires its graduates to have undertaken a significant research project that expands the boundaries of their academic field of study. Because it is our intent to use AWG's history and lessons learned to make a meaningful and unique contribution to the subfield of military innovation studies within the broader field of political science, a PhD is absolutely essential for anyone applying for this position.

An individual who holds a Masters degree is not qualified for this position because they do not have the training to expand the boundary of the subfield of military innovation studies. Moreover, as far as I know there are no Masters programs anywhere in the world which allow a student to specialize in military innovation studies.

That being said, I recognize that it is possible that an individual with only a Masters degree could have a record of expanding the horizons of military innovation studies. As a result, experience could only be a substitute for the lack of a PhD in the event that the individual has published either a book with a scholarly press, or at least three peer-reviewed academic articles, specifically related to military innovation studies which expanded the field of study. There is no publication requirement for a PhD holder, however, because a PhD holder by definition has completed a dissertation which already demonstrated his or her ability to expand the academic field of study.

A PhD in a related field such as history will suffice as long as the individual is also focused on military innovation.

See changes in PWS section C.5 KEY PERSONNEL.

Q: The deliverables and objectives in support of the requirement are clearly stated within the PWS.

However, the volume of content requiring processing to achieve those ends is an unknown variable. Would the government be able to provide a “recommended” minimum manpower requirement above and beyond the Sr Analyst (if there is one)? This estimation of required personnel is essential given quote evaluation is

LPTA.

A: There is no recommended minimum manpower requirement above and beyond the senior analyst. The government estimates that one personnel can accomplish all tasks in this PWS.

Q: Is the statement, “Under COVID-19 response restrictions, the Senior Analyst is authorized to telework” a summary of the preceding text or is the statement alluding to something else? Would the Senior Analyst be permitted to telework five days a week given current COVID-19 restrictions?

W91CRB20Q0006

A: Due to the unpredictability of COVID-19 health protection conditions, telework guidance is likely to change during the performance of the contract. However, the Senior Analyst cannot expect to conduct all work as telework. The Senior Analyst's role will require in-person work at AWG HQs, including being physically present for in-processing and coordination with AWG on their work, reviewing physical documents and conducting interviews.

Q: The method of quote submission was not specifically detailed in the RFQ. Is an emailed pdf reflecting the quote and required information for the listed POC acceptable?

A: Yes, pdf is acceptable. The priced quote, required documents and information, shall be submitted via email to samantha.l.hannah2.civ@mail.mil.

Q: What are the most likely military installations/ locations the government anticipates the contractor will need to travel to attain information not available online or by telephone?

A: The most likely locations and military installations the contractor may need to travel to are TRADOC Headquarters at FT Eustis, VA, the US Army Center of Military History in Washington, DC, the Military History Institute at Carlisle Barracks, PA, the Asymmetric Warfare Training Center at FT AP Hill, VA and FT Bragg, NC.

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