52.212-1-Instructions _Ground Support Equipment.pdf

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1.

Instructions to Offerors (ITO)

Ground Support Equipment Maintenance

52.212-1 ADDENDUM - OFFER PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. To ensure a timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or sub factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for an award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. The Offer shall consist of two (2) components:

1. Component I - Price Proposal

2. Component II - Technical Evaluation

B. The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the contracting officer will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer’s opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional cost information will be requested. However, if at any time during this competition the contracting officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists Offerors may be required to submit information other than cost or pricing data to support a determination of price reasonableness.

C. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS:

1. COMPONENT I - PRICE - Submit one (1) electronic copy.

(a.) Complete blocks 12 if applicable, 17a if applicable, 30a, 30b, and 30c of the SF1449. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the SOLICITATION, with attachments. The SOLICITATION constitutes the model contract.

(b.) Offerors shall input into the Total Evaluated Price (TEP) Worksheet, located in Section J Attachment - TEP Worksheet, fully burdened rates for each labor category skill set for all contract years. Fully burdened rates will be reviewed for compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) and additional information may be requested if needed. The proposed fully burdened rate must include direct rates and health and wellness costs that meet the wage determination requirements. Fully burdened rates shall include all direct rates, health and welfare rates, other indirect rates (Overhead, General and Administrative, etc.), and profit necessary for the performance of the entire requirement. Proposed rates are Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and contractually binding as proposed on the TEP Worksheet. The overtime proposal rates will be applied to notional hours to complete the TEP. Refer to PWS to assist in developing rates.

(c.) Submit a copy of the completed TEP worksheet in Microsoft Excel (non-PDF format). All cells of the TEP worksheet must be filled in.

(d.) Cost or Pricing Information Requirements - IAW FAR 15.402, 15.403-1(b) and 15.403-3(a), “information other than cost or pricing data” may be required to support price reasonableness. If, after receipt of proposals, the CO determines that there is insufficient information available to determine the reasonableness of the proposed pricing the offeror shall be required to submit additional information other than cost or pricing data. If, during the source selection process, the CO determines that adequate competition no longer exists, then cost and pricing data may be required.

(e.) Rounding - All dollar amounts provided shall not extend beyond two decimal places.

(f.) The Data CLIN 0004 is to be left blank for all years. Data CLINs are Not Separately Priced line items.

2. COMPONENT II - TECHNICAL EVALUATION – Limited to no more than twenty (25) pages. This component shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation of each. This glossary shall not be counted against the 25 pages. Each of the separate sections shall count against the page limitation and shall be individually tabbed and properly marked.

Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, not including foldouts. Pages shall be typed with 1.5 line spacing. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text shall be Times New Roman, and size shall be no less than 12 in font size. Use at least 1-inch margins on the top, bottom, and sides. Pages shall be numbered sequentially. Submit one (1) electronic copy. Please describe your capability and experience relating to each section of the Performing Work Statement (PWS) identified in the Sub-factors below. The proposal shall not simply restate or rephrase the Government’s requirements but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. An Offeror shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the proposal. The following technical sub factors will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Addendum of the solicitation.

a. Sub-factor 1: Technical Staffing Plan:

The offeror shall provide documentation detailing a clear methodology of techniques and procedures used to provide qualified personnel that possess the capabilities and experience at the skill level which accomplishes the Minimum Team Complement (MTC), outlined in PWS paragraph 2.1-2.3.6 and Table 2.3.

b. Sub-factor 2: Quality Management Plan:

The offeror shall provide documentation detailing a clear methodology to manage its workforce and maintain communication regarding identification of employees, quality standard reporting, and deficiency resolution IAW PWS paragraph 8.2.1.

c. Sub-factor 3: Inventory Listing: The offeror shall provide an example of experience managing and maintaining at least one (1) electronic inventory database, such as TCMAX, CACRL or FEMS as referenced in paragraph 3.1.3. & 3.1.5.

D. SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS, and CLAUSES

Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions including clauses, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or sub-factors. Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov and up to date representations and certifications. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

E. DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFP MUST BE FULLY

RESPONSIVE TO AND CONSISTENT WITH THE FOLLOWING:

1. Requirements of the solicitation (Item Numbers), PWS, Government standards and regulations pertaining to the PWS.

2. Evaluation Factors for Award.

F. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. INFORMATION REGARDING SUBMISSION OF OFFERS:

Electronic submittal of offers is required. Email offers to Angela Poll at angela.poll@us.af.mil Phone 801-777-6164 and Jason Neering at jason.neering@us.af.mil phone 801-586-8885.

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