W91ZRS11R0003_Amend2.pdf

W11M9103209000A

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

The hour and date of receipt of offer has been extended to 2:00 PM Eastern, March 3, 2011. Questions and answ ers, dated February 22, 2011 is incorporated.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 22-Feb-2011

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 W91ZRS-11-R-0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-Jan-2011

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 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

21-Feb-2011

CODE

US PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICE FOR CT

360 BROAD STREET

HARTFORD CT 06105-3706

W91ZRS 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W91ZRS-11-R-0003

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:

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2/22/2011

Q1. Is this project considered a new requirement?

A1. No

Q2. Is there an incumbent contractor?

A2. Yes

Q3. Is it presently under the CFT contract?

A3. Yes

Q4. Which DOL Wage determination # is in effect for this effort?

A4. WD 99-0316 (Rev.-30)

Q5. Where is the majority of the work expected to be performed (or historically performed)?

A5.Groton, Connecticut

Q6. How many TO are anticipated annually?

A6. Anticipate 5 task orders.

Q7. Avg TO team compliment?

A7. It will vary based upon the requirement.

Q8. Avg TO duration?

A8. One year.

Q9. Top 5 TO locations outside of AVCRAD?

A9. The Connecticut AVCRAD supports 14 eastern and northeastern states as well as the District of Columbia.

Q10. Historically, are most of AVCRAD’s TOs handled by travel teams emanating from AVCRAD, or from other TO sites?

A10. Teams emanating from AVCRAD.

Q11. Are gov’t provided office space available for exempt personnel (for example--Contractor PM, QA Manager)?

A11. Yes

Q12. In order to accurately calculate pricing, what is the average tenure of the incumbent workforce?

A12. Information is not available.

Q13. Ref Section M, Paragraph 3.4.2 (page 55 of 102): please clarify if pricing is required for ALL labor categories listed on Section C, paragraph 11 (Estimated Team Compliment--page 19 of 102), or only the labor occupation titles with estimated quantities?

A13. Pricing for all labor catagories.

Q14. Will the proposal due date be extended?

A14. The due date is extended to 2:00 PM (Eastern) March 3, 2011.

Observation: 3.4.3 states, “The proposal shall include complete cost breakdown of the elements in the representative categories outlined in Section L for the proposed Schedule.” Please add the desired cost breakdown of the elements in the representative categories to section L?

Q15. Does the Government have a preferred pricing format or matrix to be submitted in the proposal?

A15. A matrix is provided in spreadsheet format with amendment 2.

Observation: 3.4.5.1 states, “Group A SCA rates will be the wage rates in the applicable SCA Wage Determination in effect at time of closing for New London County, Connecticut”. And B.5 5.1 states, “The need for Contract Aviation Depot Support Services is on a nationwide basis”…

Q16. Will separate fully loaded rates be negotiated for each location, using the applicable Area Wage Determination, after award as the need arises?

A16. Wage Determination WD 99-0316 (Rev30) applies and is attached.

SCHEDULE B calls out a Maintenance Test Pilot and an Instrument Mechanic which are typically Non-exempt (SCA Covered) positions.

Q17. Will the government identify the unique characteristics of these two positions that qualify them as Exempt positions?

A17. The Maintenance Test Pilot and Instrument Mechanic have been removed with amendment 2.

Q18. Reference RFP, Section L, Page 43, Paragraph 4. Will you consider allowing both MS Word 2003 and 2007?

A18. Yes, both MS Word 2003 and 2007 are acceptable.

Q19. Reference RFP, Section L, Page 44, Paragraph 4.5.1. Will you consider allowing 8 0r 9 font size for tables, charts figures etc.?

A19. In accordance with Section L, PARA 4.5.1, a legible font size of 10, is the minimum.

Q20. Reference RFP, Section L, Pages Paragraphs 5.2.1.3, 5.3.2.1 and 5.3.2.3. Should the required formal teaming arrangement be part of Part I or Part II? If Part II, would you consider excluding it from the page count?

A20. In accordance with Section L5, para 5.2.1.3, if a formal teaming agreement is contemplated, provide a copy of the agreement in Part I.

Q21. Under B.7, 7.1.1 states,”The Government will pay only the actual amount paid to the vendor for supplies, equipment, or services related to the performance of the task. Unless otherwise stated in the task order, no G&A or profit will be paid on these actual costs.” And 7.1.2 states, “Travel costs shall be reimbursed utilizing the Federal Travel Regulation, Joint Travel Regulations and Standardized Regulations section 925 as applicable from FAR 31.205-46 for locality per diem rates. The travel costs will be reimbursed to include previously negotiated handling rates. No G&A or profit will be paid on these actual costs, however a set administrative handling fee, if proposed, is allowable”. Also, Schedule B states: CLIN X004REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES COST - Non-Personal Services:

Reimbursable expenses applicable to the Task Order shall be issued against this CLIN. Contractor shall provide deliverables, including supplies as specified in the Task Order. Materials do not include those items included as part of the contractor G&A expenses. This is a COST reimbursement CLIN. In accordance with the contract, no G&A or profit can be added to the direct costs. Question: Please explain why the Government feels it should not pay the actual cost for Other Direct Costs which includes applicable indirect expenses allocated in accordance with the Successful Offeror’s Disclosure Statement?

A21. This CLIN is for contingencies, it is anticipated that ODCs will be rare.

Q22. Reference: C11. Estimated Team Complement, pages 19-21. Observation: The total for the Estimated Team Complement at the bottom of the table shows 263, but the total of the Est Qty column is 267. Which is correct?

A22. The estimated Team Complement has been modified with amendment 2.

Q23. Reference: C11 Estimated Team Complement, pages 19-21. Observation: The Material Coordinator shows the occupational code as 21020, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Area Wage Determination (AWD) shows the occupational code as 21030? Which is correct?

A23. The occupation description for 21020 has been changed to Fork Lift Operator, the occupational code 21030 has been added.

Q24. Reference: L.4.6 Page Limits: PART II, page 44. Observation: The Government would benefit from having a glossary of acronyms and abbreviations. Question: Will the Government please exclude the glossary of acronyms and abbreviations from the page count?

A24. The Government does not require a glossary.

Q25. Reference: L.5.3.2.1.3 on page 46 states that, “Offeror must submit a definitive proposal to achieve the end results that are set forth in the requirements. Plan should also demonstrate an understanding of the requirements as outlined in the PWS, and Section H of the solicitation.” Observation: The PWS consists of 11 sections, most of which are either informative or administrative in nature. These ordinarily do not require a response unless the offeror is taking an exception. Question: Will the Government please confirm that the only section of the PWS to which offerors are to respond is C.3.

A25. The Government expects you to demonstrate an understanding of the entire PWS.

Q26. Reference: L.5.3.2.1.3 on page 46 states that, “Offeror must submit a definitive proposal to achieve the end results that are set forth in the requirements. Plan should also demonstrate an understanding of the requirements as outlined in the PWS, and Section H of the solicitation.” Observation: Section H consists of contract clauses that ordinarily do not require a response, unless the offeror is taking exception. Question: May offerors respond with a single statement that we accept all clauses in Section H?

A25. Yes.

Q26. Reference: Section L5.3.2.4, page 47, Subfactor 4: Compensation Plans states, “……Offeror’s are advised that for non-exempt employees, they are not required to provide benefits in excess of the $3.24, but are NOT prohibited from doing so.” Observation: The most current AWD’s for New London, CT specify a $3.50/hr H&W rate. Question: Will the Government please change the RFP to read $3.50 instead of $3.24?

A28. The RFP has been amended to read $3.50.

Q29. In order to meet the requirements of Para 5.3.2.4.1, Sub-factor 4: Compensation Plans, it would seem that pricing info is required.

A29. The Government is not interested in pricing information just the structure of the compensation plan.

Q30. Reference: RFP, Page 48, Para 5.4.4.2.3. The Government states that we should include copies of all applicable customer satisfaction surveys or performance evaluations received within the past 3 years. Question:

Will the Government allow these documents to be excluded from the Part III 100 page count or be excluded from the Past Performance Narrative twenty (20) page limit?

A30. Paragraph 5.4.4.2.3 is removed from the solicitation with amendment 2.

Q31 Para 3.4.3 (Page 55 of 102) states “ the proposal shall include complete cost breakdown of elements in representative categories outlined in Section L for the proposed schedule.” However within Section L:

Tab 1--Para 5.1 thru 5.2.1.6 (pages 44 and 45 of 102) do not reference pricing data.

Tab 2--Para 5.2.2 (page 45 of 102) does not reference pricing data.

Tab 3—Para 5.2.3 (page 45 of 102). Furthermore, Para. 5.3.2 states “part II shall have no pricing information included.”Please indicate how pricing proposal data should be portrayed and formatted within the proposal.

A31. See A15.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 28-Feb-2011 10:00 AM to 03-Mar-2011 02:00 PM.

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