First Amendment W91QV1-23-R-0045 FARRIER Solicitation 5-11-2023.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 purpose of this amendment is as follow s:

(A) To update Solicitation Clauses;

(B) Update the Performance Work Statement (PWS);

(C) Revise Ordering Period Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) 1001 through 5005.

(D) Provide Government Responses to Industry Questions received.

(E) Extend the solicitation response due date to 12 May 2023, 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time.

(F) All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

POC: Cheryl Beaty, cheryl.d.beaty.civ@army.mil.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 21

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-May-2023

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 W91QV123R0045

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-May-2023

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 X is extended, 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

11-May-2023

CODE

MICC-FORT BELVOIR

9410 JACKSON LOOP

BLDG. 1425

FORT BELVOIR VA 22060-5116

W91QV1 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W91QV123R0045

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 11-May-2023 12:00 PM to 12-May-2023 04:00 PM.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Global Changes

CLIN 0001 -- CLIN 5005

The unit of issue has changed from Job to Each.

CLIN 1001

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Option Period One: 01 June 2024 through 31 May 2025. Contractor shall provide all hoof trimming services, labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, and hoof gauge) over the counter medications, and any other hoof trimming supplies needed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

To:

Ordering Period One: 01 June 2024 through 31 May 2025. Contractor shall provide all hoof trimming services, labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, and hoof gauge) over the counter medications, and any other hoof trimming supplies needed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

CLIN 1002

Option Period One: 01 June 2024 through 31 May 2025. Contractor shall provide all horse shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Ordering Period One: 01 June 2024 through 31 May 2025. Contractor shall provide all horse shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

CLIN 1003

Option Period One: 01 June 2024 through 31 May 2025. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care supplies as needed and, over the counter medications) in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Ordering Period One: 01 June 2024 through 31 May 2025. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care supplies as needed and, over the counter medications) in

CLIN 1004

Option Period One: 01 June 2024 through 31 May 2025. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes,aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care suppliesas needed and, over the counter medications) in accordance with the PerformanceWork Statement (PWS).

Ordering Period One: 01 June 2024 through 31 May 2025. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes,aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care suppliesas needed and, over the counter medications) in

CLIN 1005

Option Period One: 01 June 2024 through 31 May 2025. Contractor shall provide all specialty shoe services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the attached

Ordering Period One: 01 June 2024 through 31 May 2025. Contractor shall provide all specialty shoe services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the

CLIN 2001

Option Period Two: 01 June 2025 through 31 May 2026. Contractor shall provide all hoof trimming services, labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, and hoof gauge) over the counter medications, and any other hoof trimming supplies

Ordering Period Two: 01 June 2025 through 31 May 2026. Contractor shall provide all hoof trimming services, labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, and hoof gauge) over the counter medications, and any other hoof trimming

CLIN 2002

Option Period Two: 01 June 2025 through 31 May 2026. Contractor shall provide all horse shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the

Ordering Period Two: 01 June 2025 through 31 May 2026. Contractor shall provide all horse shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the

CLIN 2003

Option Period Two: 01 June 2025 through 31 May 2026. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care supplies as needed and, over the counter medications) in

Ordering Period Two: 01 June 2025 through 31 May 2026. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care supplies as needed and, over the counter medications) in

CLIN 2004

Option Period Two: 01 June 2025 through 31 May 2026. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes,aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care suppliesas needed and, over the counter medications) in

Ordering Period Two: 01 June 2025 through 31 May 2026. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes,aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care suppliesas needed and, over the counter medications) in

CLIN 2005

Option Period Two: 01 June 2025 through 31 May 2026. Contractor shall provide all specialty shoe services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the attached

Ordering Period Two: 01 June 2025 through 31 May 2026. Contractor shall provide all specialty shoe services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the

CLIN 3001

Option Period Three: 01 June 2026 through 31 May 2027. Contractor shall provide all hoof trimming services, labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, and hoof gauge) over the counter medications, and any other hoof trimming

Ordering Period Three: 01 June 2026 through 31 May 2027. Contractor shall provide all hoof trimming services, labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, and hoof gauge) over the counter medications, and any other hoof trimming

CLIN 3002

Option Period Three: 01 June 2026 through 31 May 2027. Contractor shall provide all horse shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the

Ordering Period Three: 01 June 2026 through 31 May 2027. Contractor shall provide all horse shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the

CLIN 3003

Option Period Three: 01 June 2026 through 31 May 2027. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care supplies as needed and, over the counter medications) in

Ordering Period Three: 01 June 2026 through 31 May 2027. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care supplies as needed and, over the counter medications) in

CLIN 3004

Option Period Three: 01 June 2026 through 31 May 2027. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes,aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care suppliesas needed and, over the counter medications) in

Ordering Period Three: 01 June 2026 through 31 May 2027. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes,aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care suppliesas needed and, over the counter medications) in

CLIN 3005

Option Period Three: 01 June 2026 through 31 May 2027. Contractor shall provide all specialty shoe services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the

Ordering Period Three: 01 June 2026 through 31 May 2027. Contractor shall provide all specialty shoe services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the

CLIN 4001

Option Period Four: 01 June 2027 through 31 May 2028. Contractor shall provide all hoof trimming services, labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, and hoof gauge) over the counter medications, and any other hoof trimming supplies

Ordering Period Four: 01 June 2027 through 31 May 2028. Contractor shall provide all hoof trimming services, labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, and hoof gauge) over the counter medications, and any other hoof trimming

CLIN 4002

Option Period Four: 01 June 2027 through 31 May 2028. Contractor shall provide all horse shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the

Ordering Period Four: 01 June 2027 through 31 May 2028. Contractor shall provide all horse shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the

CLIN 4003

Option Period Four: 01 June 2027 through 31 May 2028. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care supplies as needed and, over the counter medications) in

Ordering Period Four: 01 June 2027 through 31 May 2028. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care supplies as needed and, over the counter medications) in

CLIN 4004

Option Period Four: 01 June 2027 through 31 May 2028. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care supplies as needed and, over the counter medications) in

Ordering Period Four: 01 June 2027 through 31 May 2028. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care supplies as needed and, over the counter medications) in

CLIN 4005

Option Period Four: 01 June 2027 through 31 May 2028. Contractor shall provide all specialty shoe services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the attached

Ordering Period Four: 01 June 2027 through 31 May 2028. Contractor shall provide all specialty shoe services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) in accordance with the

The following have been added by reference:

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity

MAY 2014

52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity MAY 2014 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct NOV 2021

52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest JUN 2020 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification OCT 1998 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.208-9 Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply or Services MAY 2014 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

NOV 2021

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

OCT 2018

52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form)

APR 1984

52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed- Price)

APR 2012

52.249-4 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Services) (Short Form)

APR 1984

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984 252.223-7004 Drug Free Work Force SEP 1988

The following have been added by full text:

RESPONSES TO INDUSTRY QUESTION

Government Responses To Industry Questions

1. For the services provided will it include all hooves per service?

Government Response: All hooves per service.

2. On page 70, Attachment 1: Pricing list... Can you please provide a definition of "unit" in "unit price"? Does 1 unit equal 1 horse? or does 1 unit equal 1 hoof?

Government Response: One Unit is equal to 1 horse.

3. Is there a current contract in place providing these services?

Government Response: MICC - Fort Belvoir does not currently have a contract for Farrier Services.

4. Who is the Incumbent Contractor?

5. What is the Contract Number and Value?

6. Is the Agency interested in discussing an 8(a) Direct Award for these services?

Government Response: This requirement is solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside; an 8(a) direct award is not being pursued at this time.

The following have been modified:

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Award will be made using best value Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. Award will be made to the offeror provided its technical proposal conforms to the requirements of the solicitation; its price is determined to be fair and reasonable by the contracting officer; and the contracting officer determines the offeror is responsible.

FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Factor 1: Technical Capaiblity. Factor 2: Price.

FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL CAPABILITY. Technical Capability reflects the Government’s confidence in each offeror’s ability, as demonstrated in its offer, to provide the requirements as stated in this solicitation.

The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which each requirement has been addressed and the extent to which the Offeror is expected to be able to successfully complete the tasks of the PWS and the contractor requirements listed herein. Offers that do not demonstrate that it can successfully complete the tasks of the PWS will not be considered further for award. If an offeror does not indicate whether it can complete the tasks, the Government will determine that it cannot.

Contractor Requirements: Contractors shall fully demonstrate (i.e. provide proof/documentation) of the following in response to the solicitation in order to be considered technically acceptable for award.

A current working relationship with an Equine Referral Hospital or a licensed veterinarian. Explain the experience and services provided at the current equine hospital you’re associated with. The ability to read and interpret x-rays and an effective working relationship with a qualified veterinary team. Provide a detailed description of what seeing the angle of a coffin bone might do to support Caisson’s needs.

A minimum of 1 year of experience with therapuetic shoeing and trimming. Contractor shall provide a detailed description of how you would treat long and low angles.

Working access to a consultant for supporting the needs of horses working on blacktop/concrete. Contact information for the consultant and describe how you would adapt their techniques.

A minimum of one year of experience shoeing and trimming draft horses. Please describe the different considerations and challenges of trimming draft horses.

Experience in working with with sedation.

A minimum of one farrier partner who meets the afforementioned standards.

Technical Capability will be evaluated as either Acceptable or Unacceptable. Definitions are as follows:

TECHNICAL EVALUATION

RATING DESCRIPTION

Acceptable Offer clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Offer does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Note: Any offeror receiving a rating of “Unacceptable” for Technical Capability will no longer be considered for award. The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation.

FACTOR 2: PRICE:

Price will be evaluated separately from Technical and will be evaluated for fairness and reasonability in terms of the Government’s requirement. Price must be determined to be fair and reasonable. Offerors' price proposals will be evaluated to determine the price is fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 12.209.

Pricing will be evaluated using various price analysis techniques and procedures similar to those listed in FAR 15.404-1(b) including, but not limited to, comparison of proposed price received in response to the solicitation with a comparison to the IGE.

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS

Minimum and Maximum Amounts, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). The total amount of all orders placed against this contract, awarded from this solicitation, shall not exceed 125% of the dollar sum of the awardee’s total evaluated price. The guaranteed minimum amount is $100.00. The minimum guarantee shall be satisfied by issuance of a task order concurrent with award of the contract. The contract maximum represents the total requirement for the life of the contract (including options, if exercised).

(End of Addendum)

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Para (a) Submission of Offers: The following supplements this paragraph with respect to the information and documents required for submission in response to this solicitation.

QUOTATION SUBMISSION:

This section specifies the format and content that Offerors will use for submitting their offers in response to this Request for Quote (RFQ). Offerors shall ensure that the information provided within their offer is factual, accurate, and complete.

Offerors shall submit proposals in two (2) parts.

I. Factor 1 – Technical II. Factor 2 – Price

(1) ELECTRONIC OFFERS. Offerors must submit electronic offers in response to this solicitation. The offer must arrive by the time specified in the solicitation to the following email address: cheryl.d.beaty.civ@army.mil and gwendolyn.bridges5.civ@army.mil

(2) The Government will not be responsible for any failure of transmission or receipt of the offer, or any failure of the offeror to verify receipt of the emailed offer.

(3) The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price single IDIQ contract from this solicitation.

The Government intends to evaluate offers and may make awards without discussions or exchanges with Offerors.

Therefore, the Offerors’ initial offer should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest.

(4) Offeror Questions and Clarifications: Any questions, comments or clarifications concerning any aspect of the solicitation shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to cheryl.d.beaty.civ@army.mil and gwendolyn.bridges5.civ@army.mil two (2) calendar days after issuance of solicitation. Questions or clarifications submitted should identify the topic (e.g., technical or price), and must reference the applicable section of the solicitation (e.g., Section, paragraph, and subparagraph) and RFQ number. Telephone calls will not be accepted nor responded to. Responses will be emailed to all interested offerors.

(5) The technical information required for evaluation purposes, shall not exceed two (5) pages.

(6) PROCESS FOR AWARD. Awarded will be made to the offeror who is most advantageous to the Government, not using discussions but reserves the right to do so at his or her sole discretion.

(7) BASIS FOR AWARD. Award will be made on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis. Discussions may be conducted whenever the Contracting Officer deems it appropriate. The contract will be awarded strictly in accordance with the criteria and process established in FAR 12.

(8) SUBMISSION OF OFFERS. The solicitation must be completed, signed and received at this office not later than the date and time specified on page 1 of this solicitation. Please note that your offer must include all of the following information.

PART I: Technical Capability - Factor 1.

a. The information provided by the offeror will be a significant factor in the Government’s determination of technical capability. To be considered for award, the Offeror shall submit a detailed description on how the requirements will perform as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

b. Included in this section: The ability to meet the contractor requirements outlined in PWS Section 1.6.12 must be clearly demonstrated in your proposal.

PART II: Price - Factor 3. The information provided will be used to assist in the price analysis described in

EVALUATION OF THE PROPOSED PRICES.

Please submit the following:

a. Offerors shall provide pricing in the Pricing Table provided for all item/s. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

b. Signed amendments (if any).

c. Representations and Certifications found at FAR 52.212-3 SHALL be completed and submitted with the offer.

Para (g) Contract award. This is amended to state that the Government may conduct discussions prior to contract award.

Para (j) Unique entity identifier (UEI), Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) / CAGE Code. The offeror shall obtain these said Codes and submit them to Contracting Center. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), if you are a US firm. Award cannot and shall not be made to an offeror without these codes.

Para (n) Bid Preparation Costs. This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of an offer, in making any necessary studies for the preparation thereof, or for any visit(s) the Contracting Officer may request for the purpose of clarification of the offer. The Government may reject a proposal if it is found that any information that has a negative impact on the offeror's past performance record has been deleted, misrepresented, or withheld.

Para (o) Protests received at a level higher than the contracting officer will be referred to the contracting officer.

Protestor may request a review by the contracting officer or an independent review at a level higher than the contracting officer. Requests for appeals or independent review will be addressed to the contracting officer for referral to the review authority. Questions on this process will be referred to the cognizant contracting officer identified in the solicitation.

Para (p) The non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFARS, and AFARS included herein are incorporated into this solicitation either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see provision 52.252-1 herein for locations where full text can be found.

(End of Addendum)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Caisson Platoon – Farrier Services

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a service contract to provide quality Farrier service for the U.S. Army Caisson Horses to include all equine hoof care, placing of shoes on horse feet, and specializing in the anatomy of lower limbs in horses.The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the Farrier service herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Supplies/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, , transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform Farrier services as required at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBMHH). The Contractor shall provide services that are to the standards set forth in this contract.

1.2 Background: The U.S. Army Caisson Platoon conducts memorial affairs operations in support of all Joint Services in Arlington National Cemetery to honor our Nation’s fallen service members and their families. On order, the Caisson Platoon provides assets in support of State Funeral missions and key strategic engagement ceremonies in and beyond the National Capitol Region. Farrier service is required to maintain the health and safety of the horses in the current Caisson herd used for funeral ceremonies in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. The U.S. Army Caisson Platoon’s horses vary in age and size and there are currently 59 horses

1.3 Objectives: To Provide Farrier services for the Caisson Platoon. Farrier services are expected to be required on a monthly basis per horse. This may require Farrier to perform weekly checks to accommodate entire herd as outlined in PWS.

1.4 Scope: All Farrier services vendor proposes to the U.S. Army shall meet specific physical and certification requirements as their mission in Arlington National Cemetery is extremely sensitive.

1.5 Ordering Period: Period of Performance: This single-award IDIQ contract has a 12- month base ordering period with four 12-month optional ordering periods from:

Base Period: 01 June 2023 through 31 May 2024, Ordering Period One: 01 June 2024 through 31 May 2025 Ordering Period Two: 01 June 2025 through 31 May 2026 Ordering Period Three: 01 June 2026 through 31 May 2027 Ordering Period Four: 01 June 2027 through 31 May 2028, 6 month ordering period pursuant to FAR clause 52.217-8 from 01 June 2028 through 31 December 2028.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services being delivered are in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of service that does not meet the standards. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which they assure that their product complies with the requirement of the contract.

The QCP will be delivered no later than 30 days after contract award. Three copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the KO and COR within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate/inspect the contractor’s shoeing under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government shall do to ensure that the contractor has delivered services in accordance with the noted standards for shoeing. It defines how the standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). If work is not to standard, the contractor has 3 days to reshoe horses that meet the Platoon’s requirements. Continued rejection could lead to contract termination for default.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor will not be expected to deliver on US, National, and Religious Holidays (listed below). Exceptions will be limited to State funerals or unforeseen circumstances.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 5:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: Services performed under this contract will be at JBMHH and FBVA.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: None.

1.6.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.8 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. If the Contracting Officer designates a contracting officer's representative (COR), the Contractor will receive a copy of the written designation. It will specify the extent of the COR's authority to act on behalf of the contracting officer. The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or any other term or condition of the contract.

1.6.9 Key Personnel:

“The Government shall provide a Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the delivery of quality shoeing. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The Contract Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to deliveries of quality on this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available between 5:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.10. Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contract personnel attending meetings and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials.

1.6.11. Contractor Travel: Travel to JBMHH and FBVA is included in the firm fixed price of the farrier services.

There is no anticipated travel beyond JBMHH and FBVA.

1.6.12. Contractor Requirements: Contractors shall fully demonstrate (i.e. provide proof/documentation) of the following in response to the solicitation in order to be considered technically acceptable for award.

1.6.12.1. : A current working relationship with an Equine Referral Hospital or a licensed veterinarian. Explain the experience and services provided at the current equine hospital you’re associated with.

1.6.12.2: The ability to read and interpret x-rays and an effective working relationship with a qualified veterinary team. Provide a detailed description of what seeing the angle of a coffin bone might do to support Caisson’s needs.

1.6.12.3: A minimum of 1 year of experience with therapuetic shoeing and trimming. Contractor shall provide a detailed description of how you would treat long and low angles.

1.6.12.4: Working access to a consultant for supporting the needs of horses working on blacktop/concrete. Contact information for the consultant and describe how you would adapt their techniques.

1.6.12.5: A minimum of one year of experience shoeing and trimming draft horses. Please describe the different considerations and challenges of trimming draft horses.

1.6.12.6: Experience in working with with sedation.

1.6.12.7: A minimum of one farrier partner who meets the afforementioned standards.

Part 2

Hoof Trimming Services Order Contractor shall provide all hoof trimming services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge, over the counter medications) and any other hoof trimming supplies needed To perform hoof trimming services.Trimming services required for up to 15 horses, every 4-6 weeks as directed by Herd Manager. Invoicing shall be per head of horse.

Horse Shoeing Services Order Contractor shall provide all horse shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) to perform horse shoeing services.. Shoeing services required for up to 44 horses, every 4-6 weeks as directed by Herd Manager. St. Croix Brand Named Horse Shoe(s) or equivalent Aluminum/Steel Shoes (flat

& wedge) & Capewell CH5 brand named nails and/or ice nails or equivalent. The appropriate and acceptable shoes/configuration will be determined by the farrier and the veterinarian.

Invoicing shall be per head of horse.

Corrective Trimming & Shoeing Order Corrective trimming is the process of restoring proper hoof form and function. Contractor will provide all corrective trimming & shoeing services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, any other corrective hoof care supplies as needed and, over the counter medications)to perform corrective trimming and shoeing. Corrective Trimming & Shoeing services required for up to 44 horses as requested by the Herd Manager. St. Croix Brand Named Horse Shoe(s) or equivalent Aluminum/Steel Shoes (flat & wedge) & Capewell CH5 brand named nails and/or ice nails or equivalent. The appropriate and acceptable shoes/configuration will be determined by the farrier and the veterinarian. In the event a horse needs corrective trimming or shoeing, it will be temporarily or permanently removed from the general population of standard trimming and shoeing, as deemed appropriate by the farrier and the veterinarian.

Invoicing shall be per head of horse.

Emergency Hoof Repair Order Contractor shall provide all emergency hoof repair services’ labor, tools (Example: rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (Example:

steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies) Contractor shall provide, over the counter medications, bonding epoxy, and bonding agents)to provide emergency Hoof Repair.. Emergency Hoof Repair Services required for up to 59 horses as requested by Herd Manager. St. Croix Brand Named Horse Shoe(s) or equivalent Aluminum/Steel Shoes (flat & wedge) & Capewell CH5 brand named nails and/or ice nails or equivalent.

Invoicing shall be per head of horse.

Specialty Shoe Services Order Specialty shoes are those that are used to return a hoof to correct form and function. Contractor shall provide all specialty shoe services’ labor, tools (rasp, hoof tester, farrier knife, hoof nippers, shoe pullers, wedge, anvil, forge, nailing hammer, nail clincher, clinching block, hoof stand, hoof gauge) and supplies needed (steel shoes, aluminum shoes, nails, borium or Ice nails, emergency hoof care supplies as needed, and over the counter medications) to provide speciality shoe servicesShoeing services required for up to 44 horses as requested by Herd Manager. St. Croix Brand Named Horse Shoe(s) or equivalent Aluminum/Steel Shoes (flat & wedge) & Capewell CH5 brand named nails and/or ice nails or equivalent. In the event a horse needs specialty shoeing, it will be temporarily or permanently removed from the general population of standard trimming and shoeing, as deemed appropriate by the farrier and the veterinarian.

Invoicing shall be per head of horse.

PRICE SHEET

ATTACHMENT 1: Pricing List

Description of Services Qty Unit Price Base Year Ordering Period 1

Ordering Period 2

Ordering Period 3

Ordering Period 4

Hoof Trimming Services 300

Horse Shoeing Services Order

Corrective Trimming & Shoeing Order

Emergency Hoof Repair Order

Specialty Shoe Services Order

TOTAL

Six Month Ordering Period CLINS

Description of Services Qty Unit Price

Hoof Trimming Services 150

Horse Shoeing Services Order 150

Corrective Trimming & Shoeing Order

Emergency Hoof Repair Order

Specialty Shoe Services Order

TOTAL

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Factor 1: Technical Contractor Requirements: Contractors shall fully demonstrate (i.e. provide proof/documentation) of the following in response to the solicitation in order to be considered technically acceptable for award.

A current working relationship with an Equine Referral Hospital or a licensed veterinarian. Explain the experience and services provided at the current equine hospital you’re associated with. The ability to read and interpret x-rays and an effective working relationship with a qualified veterinary team. Provide a detailed description of what seeing the angle of a coffin bone might do to support Caisson’s needs.

A minimum of 1 year of experience with therapuetic shoeing and trimming. Contractor shall provide a detailed description of how you would treat long and low angles.

Working access to a consultant for supporting the needs of horses working on blacktop/concrete. Contact information for the consultant and describe how you would adapt their techniques.

A minimum of one year of experience shoeing and trimming draft horses. Please describe the different considerations and challenges of trimming draft horses.

Experience in working with with sedation.

A minimum of one farrier partner who meets the afforementioned standards.

Factor 2: Price

Award will be made to the offeror provided its technical proposal conforms to the requirements of the solicitation; its price is determined to be fair and resonable by the contracting ofiicer; and the contracting officer determines the offeror is responsible.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced.