Amendment_0002_WC133F-15-RP-0121.pdf

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Page of Pages AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code

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

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

(x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., Street, Country, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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 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 OR OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your 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 ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED 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 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)

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)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Attachment Page

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AMENDMENT TO CARIBBEAN VESSEL DRIVE AND SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT SERVICES

THE FOLLOWING CHANGES ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED INTO THE

SOLICITATIONS:

a. The original date for submission of the proposal is extended until August 13, 2015; at 9:00

AM CDT;

b. Performance standards are hereby incorporated into the solicitation. This page should immediately follow the paragraph entitled PERFORMANCE METRICS;

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

DESIRED

OUTCOME

REQUIRED

SERVICES

MINIMUM

PERFORMACE

STANDARD

MONITOING

METHOD BY

COR

ACCEPTABLE

QUALITY LEVEL

DEDUCTION

OUTCOME

Timely responses and effective support to the individual task requirements

Contractor to provide appropriately pre-screened proposed candidate resume(s) and costs associated within 5 days of a Government task request.

Contractor to provide required personnel that meet the

Responses to task proposal submitted within 5 days of request Proposed personnel that meet task requirements

100% Compliance

Not more than 5 failures per year. 100% compliance

5% deduction from invoice of task failing. 5% deduction from invoice of task failing

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general and individual

SOW

requirements

Contractor performance compliance with Financial Requirements

Contractor personnel provided work independentl y, generate high quality deliverables timely.

Contractor to submit complete and proper invoices for payment

Submission of quality deliverables in the format prescribed.

Submission of deliverables within the specified time frame.

Invoices received are accurate and complete

100% Inspection 100% Inspection 100% Inspection

Not more than 2 validated deficiencies per task order per month.

Not more than 1 per month (overall contract per year) 100% compliance

5% deduction from invoice of task failing. 5% deduction from invoice of task failing. 5% deduction from invoice of task failing.

c. Paragraph 35 entitled 1352.215-70 PROPOSAL PREPARATION: Paragraph 2, VOLUME II, Technical Proposal subparagraph c. second line "elite font" is deleted and replaced by "Times New Roman"; and the last sentence is changed to read: "Failure of the offeror to comply with the page limitations, resulting in excess pages not being evaluated, may result in a finding that the proposal is unacceptable;

d. Paragraph 14.0 of the Statement of Objectives (SOO) is corrected to read: "The period of performance for this contract shall be three years from the date of award.";

e. Sample Task 1 Example Subtask 1(a): Schedule, Operation Plan and Methodology is corrected to read “The contractor shall draft a Schedule Operational Plan I, and Methodology for establishing “6” mooring buoys as described above.” ;

f. The following clauses are deleted:

1352.209-70;

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52.232-7;

52.232-17;

52.243-3;

52.244-2;

52.244-6;

52.246-6;

52.247-34;

52.203-13;

52.222-19

g. The following clauses are added:

1352.209-74;

1352.233-71;

1352.270-70;

52.212-2;

52.212-4I

52.215-21 IV;

52.219-8;

52.222-40;

52.222-17;

52.222-43;

52.222-50;

52,232-40;

52.219-8;

52.222-41;

52.222-55;

52.204-16;

52.204-17;

52.222-42.

h. The following definitions are added to the solicitations for the required disciplines:

Labor Category Descriptions

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Title Description Qualifications

Vessel Captain Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels. Plot courses on navigation charts and compute positions.

Required to hold required licenses issued by U.S. Coast Guard for the vessel being operated. All personnel must be trained in CPR, First Aid, Dive Accident Management, and Oxygen Administration.

Deckhand Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment.

All personnel must be trained in CPR, First Aid, Dive Accident Management, and Oxygen Administration.

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Dive Master Planning, organizing and supervising dives performed at the unit/ship/party; evaluating diving conditions and diver’s to ensure safe operations; verifying emergency procedures as outlined in the accident management plan and ensuring that appropriate first aid equipment is available on site before conducting diving operations; operating and maintaining compressors and air storage systems; checking and maintaining emergency oxygen equipment and other first aid supplies; monitoring divers for signs of decompression sickness or a diving related illness for a minimum of thirty (30) minutes after each dive; reporting immediately all diving-related accidents which occur.

The Divemaster shall be a currently certified NOAA, PADI, NAUI or equivalent Divemaster, experienced in that specific type of diving done at the unit/ship/party and be capable of carrying out the duties listed. Trained in CPR, First Aid, Dive Accident Management, and Oxygen Administration.

Support Diver In-water support of field sampling and data collection, including participating as an observer during cruise scientific surveys; assist in conducting biological, oceanographic, and/or acoustic laboratory experiments, field experiments and/or data analyses; biological sample curation; laboratory upkeep;

staging equipment for cruise or fieldwork; providing scientific and technical support to research projects.

Certified as an Advanced Open Water or Rescue Diver by NOAA, PADI, , or equivalent, Trained in CPR, First Aid, Dive Accident Management, and

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Safety Diver In-water safety dive monitoring and support of dive personnel during sampling and data collection, including participating as an observer during cruise scientific surveys;

assist in conducting biological, oceanographic, and/or acoustic laboratory experiments, field experiments and/or data analyses; biological sample curation; laboratory upkeep;

staging equipment for cruise or fieldwork; providing scientific and technical support to research projects.

Certified as an Advanced Open Water or Rescue Diver by NOAA, PADI, , or equivalent, Trained in CPR, First Aid, Dive Accident Management, and Oxygen Administration.

Scientific Diver III In-water field sampling and data collection, including participating as an observer during cruise scientific surveys;

conducting biological, oceanographic, and/or acoustic laboratory experiments, field experiments and/or data analyses; biological sample curation; laboratory upkeep;

staging equipment for cruise or fieldwork; providing scientific and technical support to research projects; coordinating scientific meetings; managing scientific data and implementing data systems; developing documents and provide support for resource protection, habitat conservation, and fisheries management plan projects; and writing summary reports.

Must be a scientist or scientist in training.

Certified to appropriate Certified as an Advanced Open Water or Rescue Diver by NOAA, PADI, , or equivalent, Trained in CPR, First Aid, Dive Accident Management, and

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Commercial Diver Work below surface of water, using scuba gear to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, sledgehammers, torches, and welding equipment. May conduct tests or experiments, or photograph structures or marine life.

Appropriate commercial diving certification from a national recognized commercial diving organization. Trained in CPR, First Aid, Dive Accident Management, and Oxygen Administration.

Task Order PM Responsible for managing project performance for a specific task order or project element under the direction of the Project Manager.

Education/Experienc e: Bachelor’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university and two

(2) years of program management experience in a scientific environment, or five

(5) years progressively responsible program management experience in a scientific environment.

Project Manager Responsible for all aspects of project performance (i.e., technical, contractual, administrative and financial).

Contractor’s primary administrative representative having full authority to act on matters pertaining to the performance of the services required under this contract. The PM is the liaison between the Government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and the Contractor to assure successful completion of all awarded task orders. The PM is

Education/Experienc e: Bachelor’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university and five

(5) years of progressively responsible program management experience in a scientific environment, or ten

(10) years progressively responsible program management

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responsible for oversight of all Contractor employees and is responsible for dealing with all personnel and administrative issues of Contractor employees.

Each site PM shall manage all contractor personnel under the task orders awarded for each site, on all aspects of project activity, organization and assignment responsibilities. On-site supervision of Contractor employees by the PM is not required however the PM shall be available to work with the COR to address and remedy issues should they arise. The Contractor shall notify the COR at least thirty (30) days in advance of any designation changes of the PM.

experience in a scientific environment. The Project Manager shall have experience in the scientific environment with emphasis on the scientific disciplines that will be required for this contract.

Marine Scientist 1 Assists in identification, development and implementation of marine fisheries habitat restoration projects and performs limited professional assignments applying established methods, procedures and techniques.

Functions at novice level, with a professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and methods of biological and marine sciences, with additional skills and abilities acquired through high academic achievement, or at least one year of experience in the field of marine science.

Bachelor’s Degree or one year’s additional experience for every year of degree deficiency.

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Marine Scientist 2 Assists in identification, development and implementation of marine fisheries habitat restoration projects and performs limited professional assignments applying established methods, procedures and techniques.

Functions above a novice level, with a professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and methods of biological and marine sciences, with additional skills and abilities acquired through high academic achievement, or at least one year of professional experience in the field of marine science.

Requires at least one year specialized experience directly related to the position and a Bachelor’s Degree in an associated discipline, or one year’s additional experience for every year of degree deficiency.

Marine Scientist 3 Carries out technical or research projects at full performance level as part of a marine habitat restoration team under general direction and guidance as to project objectives according to accepted principles and methods;

performs as an independent technical specialist on projects of advanced level of difficulty with the ability to carry out environmental resource and management studies.

Requires at least two years specialized experience directly related to the position and a Masters Degree in an associated discipline or a Bachelors Degree and one year’s additional experience for every year of degree deficiency.

Marine Scientist 4 Carries out technical or research projects at full performance level at a senior level as part of a marine habitat restoration team under general direction and guidance as to project objectives according to accepted principles and methods; performs as an independent technical specialist on projects of advanced level of difficulty with the ability to carry out environmental resource and management studies. Has a degree in, and functions on, a professional level in the biological sciences and

Requires at least three years specialized experience directly related to the position and Master’s Degree in associated discipline or a Bachelors Degree and one year’s additional experience for every

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techniques pertaining to ecology, marine and anadromous fisheries and aquatic habitats or related discipline appropriate to the position.

Coastal Scientist 1 Assists in identification, development and implementation of coastal habitat restoration projects and performs limited professional assignments applying established methods, procedures and techniques.

Functions above a novice level, with a professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and methods of biological and marine sciences, with additional skills and abilities acquired through high academic achievement, or at least one year of professional experience in the field of coastal marine science.

Bachelor’s Degree or one year’s additional experience for every year of degree deficiency.

Coastal Scientist 2 Assists in identification, development and implementation of coastal habitat restoration projects and performs limited professional assignments applying established methods, procedures and techniques.

Functions above a novice level, with a professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and methods of biological and marine sciences, with additional skills and abilities acquired through high academic achievement, or at least one year of professional experience in the field of marine

Requires at least one year specialized experience directly related to the position and a Bachelor’s Degree in an associated discipline, or one year’s additional experience for every

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science.

Coastal Scientist 3 Carries out technical or research projects at full performance level as part of a coastal habitat restoration team under general direction and guidance as to project objectives according to accepted principles and methods;

performs as an independent technical specialist on projects of advanced level of difficulty with the ability to carry out environmental resource and management studies.

Requires at least two years specialized experience directly related to the position and a Masters Degree in an associated discipline or a Bachelors Degree and one year’s additional experience for every year of degree deficiency.

Coastal Scientist 4 Carries out technical or research projects at full performance level at a senior level as part of a coastal habitat restoration team under general direction and guidance as to project objectives according to accepted principles and methods; performs as an independent technical specialist on projects of advanced level of difficulty with the ability to carry out environmental resource and management studies. Has a degree in, and functions on, a professional level in the biological sciences and techniques pertaining to ecology, marine and anadromous fisheries and aquatic habitats or related discipline appropriate to the

Requires at least three years specialized experience directly related to the position and Master’s Degree in associated discipline or a Bachelors Degree and one year’s additional experience for every

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position.

Laboratory Support

III

Performs a variety of tasks including: in-water field sampling and data collection;

participating as an observer during cruise scientific surveys;

conducting biological, oceanographic, and/or acoustic laboratory experiments, field experiments and/or data analyses; biological sample curation; laboratory upkeep;

staging equipment for cruise or fieldwork; and writing summary reports.

Bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university with a major directly related in a field of study as related to the requirements of specific task order with emphasis in fisheries, oceanography, social science, natural science, mathematics, or hydrology, plus one

(1) year of experience in related field or combination of such totaling five

(5) years combined education and experience.

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Data Analyst III Develops, maintains and assist with analyzing technical databases and reports.

Requires at least two years specialized experience directly related to the position or a Bachelor’s degree in geography, biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, or one year’s additional experience for every

Table of Contents

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SECTION

. 1 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2015)

. 2 52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR. (NOV 2014)

. 3 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

. 4 52.215-21 IV REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AND DATA OTHER THAN CERTIFIED

COST OR PRICING DATA--MODIFICATIONS (OCT 2010)--ALTERNATE IV (OCT 2010)

. 5 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2014)

. 6 52.222-17 {52.222-17} NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS (MAY 2014)

. 7 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC

2010)

. 8 52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (MAY 2014)

. 9 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

. 10 52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS--PRICE ADJUSTMENT

(MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS) (MAY 2014)

. 11 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015)

. 12 52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658 (DEC 2014)

. 13 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

. 14 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

. 15 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

. 16 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

. 17 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

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SECTION

. 1 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2015)

(Reference 52.204-16)

. 2 52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR. (NOV 2014)

(Reference 52.204-17)

. 3 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(Reference 52.212-2)

. 4 52.215-21 IV REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AND DATA OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST

OR PRICING DATA--MODIFICATIONS (OCT 2010)--ALTERNATE IV (OCT 2010)

(Reference 52.215-21 IV)

. 5 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2014)

(Reference 52.219-8)

. 6 52.222-17 {52.222-17} NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.222-17)

. 7 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

(Reference 52.222-40)

. 8 52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.222-41)

. 9 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.222-42)

. 10 52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS--PRICE ADJUSTMENT

(MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS) (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.222-43)

. 11 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015)

(Reference 52.222-50)

. 12 52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658 (DEC 2014)

(Reference 52.222-55)

. 13 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

(Reference 52.232-40)

. 14 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

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(Reference 1352.209-74)

. 15 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 calendar days prior to the end of the contract period.

(End of Clause)

. 16 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

(a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed.

(b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims.

(c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:

U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20230.

FAX: (202) 482-5858

(End of clause)

. 17 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

(a) The base period of performance of this contract is from the date of the award of the contract through three years. through . If an option is exercised, the period of performance shall be extended through the end of that option period.

(b) The option periods that may be exercised are as follows:

Period Start Date End Date Option I Not Applicable.

Option II Not applicable.

Option III Not applicable.

Option IV Not applicable.

(c)The notice requirements for unilateral exercise of option periods are set out in FAR 52.217-9.

(End of clause)

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