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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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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

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 is extended, is not extended.

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(x) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF:

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By ___________ 1 x x

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Period of Performance: 09/28/2021 to 09/27/2023

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. CONTRACT AUTHORITY 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Kimberly D. Sites

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to revise the Statement of Work (SOW), Revise the SOW “Must Checklist” revise L.3 Instructions for Preparation and Submission of Proposals; revise M.3 Technical Evaluation, add a Questions and Answers attachment and extend proposal due date.

FIRST: Statement of Work (SOW) is hereby incorporated from Statement of Work (SOW) dated 06/10/2021 to Statement of Work (SOW) dated 08/11/2021.

SECOND: Statement of Work (SOW) “Must Checklist” is hereby incorporated from Statement of Work (SOW) “Must Checklist” dated 05/10/2021 to Statement of Work (SOW) “Must Checklist” dated 08/11/2021.

THIRD: L.3 Instructions for Preparation and Submission of Proposals is hereby incorporated

FROM:

(1) FACTOR 1 Phase One – (Pass/Fail) ATCSCC Simulation Platform solution: The Offeror must provide a detailed narrative with respect to its proposed responses with supporting documentation to substantiate its FSM/TSD solution. Experience with high fidelity simulation offered must have a minimal depth of ten (10) years of experience within the last fifteen (15) years directly related to the requirements numerated in the SOW. The narrative must provide sufficient information for the government to assess the offeror’s understanding and experience of the government requirement. The narrative must also demonstrate how the offeror’s experience will ensure the success of this acquisition. Offeror must include a detailed estimate for the bandwidth required to support its solution. The offeror must provide substantial and reliable information such as pictures, materials, brands, drawings, etc. to ensure compliance by the government. The Offeror must meet all the factors outlined in Attachment 3: Phase One Technical Evaluation SOW “Musts” Checklist. If offeror fails to meet the criteria to "Pass" Factor 1, they will not be considered for further evaluation.

(2) FACTOR 2 Phase Two: (Weighted 50%) Proposed ATCSCC Simulation Platform Design & Experience Evaluation: The Offeror must provide a detailed narrative with respect to its proposed responses with supporting documentation to substantiate its proposed FSM/TSD solution for those items associated with its proposed best value submission. The narrative must provide sufficient information for the government to assess the Offeror’s understanding and experience of the government requirement. The Offeror must provide substantial and reliable information such as pictures, materials, brands, drawings, etc. to ensure compliance by the Offeror.

(3) FACTOR 3 (Weighted 50%) (a): Past Performance Information: The Offeror must complete a minimum of one (1), but no more than four (4), “Past Performance Experience Information” forms, attached to the SIR (Section J, Attachment 4) in response to this factor. All blocks must be filled in and all data should be accurate, current, and complete. All projects submitted must have been underway or completed within the last 15 years through the closing date identified on the SIR. Each project submitted must be valued at or over $800,000

FACTOR 3 (b): Past Performance Surveys: Offerors must have current or past customers complete the Past Performance Survey (PPS) attached to the SIR (Section J, Attachment 5). A minimum of one (1) but no more than four (4) completed PPS’s must be submitted directly from the offeror’s customer to the Contracting Officer no later than the SIR closing date. All PPS submitted must show that projects are underway or completed within the last 15 years through the closing date identified on the SIR. The Offeror’s Past Performance must demonstrate/possess relevant past performance for projects (or greater than) the complexity and breadth of the Human Factors Research in support of Air Traffic Control Tasks Traffic Management Simulation.

The Offeror’s ability to meet contract obligations in a timely manner is an area of particular importance. A proposal should demonstrate acceptable past performance on projects of same or similar scope, complexity and magnitude as the Human Factors Research in support of Air Traffic Control Tasks Traffic Management Simulation. Each PPS submitted must be for work that is valued at or over $800,000.

The Offeror must also submit a list of one (1) but no more than four (4) Past Performance POC’s with their proposal that:

· Are knowledgeable of the firm’s past performance; AND

· Are willing to be interviewed by the Government using the PPS; AND

· Include the POC’s name, agency, phone number, and email address If any of the information required is not included in the form then the Offeror will be considered non responsive.

TO:

(1) FACTOR 1 Phase One – (Pass/Fail) ATCSCC Simulation Platform solution: The Offeror must provide a detailed narrative with respect to its proposed responses with supporting documentation to substantiate its FSM/TSD solution. Experience with high fidelity simulation offered must have a minimal depth of ten (10) years of experience within the last fifteen (15) years related to high fidelity simulation. The narrative must provide sufficient information for the government to assess the offeror’s understanding and experience of the government requirement. The narrative must also demonstrate how the offeror’s experience will ensure the success of this acquisition. Offeror must include a detailed estimate for the bandwidth required to support its solution. The offeror must provide substantial and reliable information such as pictures, materials, brands, drawings, etc. to ensure compliance by the government. The Offeror must meet all the factors outlined in Attachment 3: Phase One Technical Evaluation SOW “Musts” Checklist. If offeror fails to meet the criteria to "Pass" Factor 1, they will not be considered for further evaluation.

(2) FACTOR 2 Phase Two: (Weighted 50%) Proposed ATCSCC Simulation Platform Design & Experience Evaluation: The Offeror must provide a detailed narrative with respect to its proposed responses with supporting documentation to substantiate its proposed FSM/TSD solution for those items associated with its proposed best value submission. The narrative must provide sufficient information for the government to assess the Offeror’s understanding and experience of the government requirement. The Offeror must provide substantial and reliable information such as pictures, materials, brands, drawings, etc. to ensure compliance by the Offeror.

(3) FACTOR 3 (Weighted 50%) (a): Past Performance Information: The Offeror must complete a minimum of one (1), but no more than four (4), “Past Performance Experience Information” forms, attached to the SIR (Section J, Attachment 4) in response to this factor. All blocks must be filled in and all data should be accurate, current, and complete. All projects submitted must have been underway or completed within the last 15 years through the closing date identified on the SIR. Each project submitted must be valued at or over $500,000

FACTOR 3 (b): Past Performance Surveys: Offerors must have current or past customers complete the Past Performance Survey (PPS) attached to the SIR (Section J, Attachment 5). A minimum of one (1) but no more than four (4) completed PPS’s must be submitted directly from the offeror’s customer to the Contracting Officer no later than the SIR closing date. All PPS submitted must show that projects are underway or completed within the last 15 years through the closing date identified on the SIR. The Offeror’s Past Performance must demonstrate/possess relevant past performance for projects (or greater than) the complexity and breadth of the Human Factors Research in support of Air Traffic Control Tasks Traffic Management Simulation.

The Offeror’s ability to meet contract obligations in a timely manner is an area of particular importance. A proposal should demonstrate acceptable past performance on projects of same or similar scope, complexity and magnitude as the Human Factors Research in support of Air Traffic Control Tasks Traffic Management Simulation. Each PPS submitted must be for work that is valued at or over $500,000.

The Offeror must also submit a list of one (1) but no more than four (4) Past Performance POC’s with their proposal that:

· Are knowledgeable of the firm’s past performance; AND

· Are willing to be interviewed by the Government using the PPS; AND

· Include the POC’s name, agency, phone number, and email address

If any of the information required is not included in the form then the Offeror will be considered non responsive.

FOURTH: M.3 Technical Evaluation is hereby incorporated

FROM:

M.3 Technical Evaluation

(a) Selection of contractors for award will be based on evaluation of price and technical proposals. Technical proposals will be evaluated according to the factors listed below. Technical evaluation factors as listed below are intended to determine the offeror's capabilities to effectively and efficiently accomplish the performance of the contract.

The technical proposal shall include two (2) tables (1 for each Phase) that highlights where in the Offeor’s proposal it addresses Attachment 1: SOW Musts and the types of supporting information and where it is located in the proposal.

(1) FACTOR 1 Phase One – Proposed ATCSCC Simulation Platform solution: The Offeror must provide a detailed narrative with respect to its proposed responses with supporting documentation to substantiate its FSM/TSD solution. Experience with high fidelity simulation offered must have a minimal depth of ten (10) years of experience within the last fifteen (15) years directly related to the requirements numerated in the SOW. The narrative must provide sufficient information for the government to assess the offeror’s understanding and experience of the government requirement. The narrative must also demonstrate how the offeror’s experience will ensure the success of this acquisition. The offeror must provide substantial and reliable information such as pictures, materials, brands, drawings, etc. to ensure compliance by the government. The Offeror must meet all the factors outlined in Attachment 3: Phase One Technical Evaluation SOW “Musts” Checklist.

Evaluation Criteria: The Government will review all documentation submitted under Factor 1. Offerors must receive a “Go” rating for each category in the Section J, Attachment 3: Phase One Technical Evaluation SOW “Musts” Checklist to receive an overall “GO” rating for this factor. Failure to receive a “GO” rating for any category listed in the Attachment 3: SOW Checklist of “Musts” will result in an overall “NO GO” rating and elimination from further consideration for contract award. Only the Offerors who receive a “GO” rating for Factor 1 will be considered for Factors 2 and 3.

(2) FACTOR 2 Phase Two: Proposed ATCSCC Simulation Platform Design & Experience Evaluation: The Offeror must provide a detailed narrative with respect to its proposed responses with supporting documentation to substantiate its proposed FSM/TSD solution for those items associated with its proposed best value submission. The narrative must provide sufficient information for the government to assess the Offeror’s understanding and experience of the government requirement. The Offeror must provide substantial and reliable information such as pictures, materials, brands, drawings, etc. to ensure compliance by the Offeror Evaluation Criteria: The Government will review all documentation submitted under Factor 2. Offerors must demonstrate a full and complete detailed proposal with supporting information sufficient to establish scoring in accordance with the table below. Failure to submit documentation that sufficiently allows the Government to clearly understand the components to its Human Factors Research in support of Air Traffic Control Tasks Traffic Management Simulation proposal may eliminate or severely reduce an offeror’s numerical score based on the Offeror’s solution proposed.

(3) FACTOR 3 (a): Past Performance Information: The Offeror must complete a minimum of one (1), but no more than four (4), “Past Performance Experience Information” forms, attached to the SIR (Section J, Attachment 4) in response to this factor. All blocks must be filled in and all data should be accurate, current, and complete. All projects submitted must have been underway or completed within the last 15 years through the closing date identified on the SIR. Each project submitted must be valued at or over $800,000

Evaluation Criteria: The Contracting Officer will review the project experience of the offeror, including subcontractors, on projects provided in response to Factor 3. Offerors must meet all of the following minimum acceptability standards to receive a “GO” on this factor:

•Offeror must have one (1) project that is same/similar to that of the work required in the SOW and this solicitation;

AND

•Each project submitted must be valued at or over $800,000; AND •Projects submitted must have been completed, or underway, within the last 15 years through the closing date of the

SIR.

FACTOR 3 (b): Past Performance Surveys: Offerors must have current or past customers complete the Past

Performance Survey (PPS) attached to the SIR (Section J, Attachment 5). A minimum of one (1) but no more than four (4) completed PPS’s must be submitted directly from the offeror’s customer to the Contracting Officer no later than the SIR closing date. All PPS submitted must show that projects are underway or completed within the last 15 years through the closing date identified on the SIR. The Offeror’s Past Performance must demonstrate/possess relevant past performance for projects (or greater than) the complexity and breadth of the Human Factors Research in support of Air Traffic Control Tasks Traffic Management Simulation. The Offeror’s ability to meet contract obligations in a timely manner is an area of particular importance. A proposal should demonstrate acceptable past performance on projects of same or similar scope, complexity and magnitude as the Human Factors Research in support of Air Traffic Control Tasks Traffic Management Simulation. Each PPS submitted must be for work that is valued at or over $800,000.

The Offeror must also submit a list of one (1) but no more than four (4) Past Performance POC’s with their proposal that:

· Are knowledgeable of the firm’s past performance; AND

· Are willing to be interviewed by the Government using the PPS; AND

· Include the POC’s name, agency, phone number, and email address

Evaluation Criteria: The Government will review all PPS’s submitted and may use any/all other sources of past performance information for same/similar work, or other projects, available to the Government to include but not limited to the Past Performance Experience information from Factor 3(a).

The Government may contact Past Performance POC’s submitted for both Factors 3 (a) and (b). Offerors must demonstrate the following minimum acceptability standards to receive a “GO” rating on this factor:

• Each PPS submitted is for work that is valued at or over $800,000; AND

• Each PPS submitted must have received a response of “Acceptable” in all areas; AND

• All PPS submitted must show the projects are underway or completed within the last 15 years through the closing date identified on the SIR; AND

• All past or current references must recommend awarding similar contracts or using the offeror again for future work and reflect positive performance of the work requirements.

Failure to demonstrate the minimally acceptable criteria under this factor will result in a “NO GO” rating and possible elimination from further consideration for contract award. Offerors with no past performance information will receive a “NO GO” rating for this factor and will be assessed as part of Phase 1 decision.

The FAA will not be held responsible for those Offeror’s customers who refuse to respond or provide past performance information. If the Contracting Officer fails to receive any completed forms for an offeror, the FAA will attempt to follow up with the customers once, in order to retrieve the information. After this attempt, any PPS not submitted and received by the due date/time will not be considered.

TO:

M.3 Technical Evaluation

(a) Selection of contractors for award will be based on evaluation of price and technical proposals. Technical proposals will be evaluated according to the factors listed below. Technical evaluation factors as listed below are intended to determine the offeror's capabilities to effectively and efficiently accomplish the performance of the contract.

The technical proposal shall include two (2) tables (1 for each Phase) that highlights where in the Offeor’s proposal it addresses Attachment 1: SOW Musts and the types of supporting information and where it is located in the proposal.

(1) FACTOR 1 Phase One – Proposed ATCSCC Simulation Platform solution The Offeror must provide a detailed narrative with respect to its proposed responses with supporting documentation to substantiate its FSM/TSD solution. Experience with high fidelity simulation offered must have a minimal depth of ten (10) years of experience within the last fifteen (15) years related to high fidelity simulation. The narrative must provide sufficient information for the government to assess the offeror’s understanding and experience of the government requirement. The narrative must also demonstrate how the offeror’s experience will ensure the success of this acquisition. Offeror must include a detailed estimate for the bandwidth required to support its solution. The offeror must provide substantial and reliable information such as pictures, materials, brands, drawings, etc. to ensure compliance by the government. The Offeror must meet all the factors outlined in Attachment 3: Phase One Technical Evaluation SOW “Musts” Checklist. If offeror fails to meet the criteria to "Pass" Factor 1, they will not be considered for further evaluation.

Evaluation Criteria: The Government will review all documentation submitted under Factor 1. Offerors must receive a “Go” rating for each category in the Section J, Attachment 3: Phase One Technical Evaluation SOW “Musts” Checklist to receive an overall “GO” rating for this factor. Failure to receive a “GO” rating for any category listed in the Attachment 3: SOW Checklist of “Musts” will result in an overall “NO GO” rating and elimination from further consideration for contract award. Only the Offerors who receive a “GO” rating for Factor 1 will be considered for Factors 2 and 3.

(2) FACTOR 2 Phase Two: Proposed ATCSCC Simulation Platform Design & Experience Evaluation: The Offeror must provide a detailed narrative with respect to its proposed responses with supporting documentation to substantiate its proposed FSM/TSD solution for those items associated with its proposed best value submission. The narrative must provide sufficient information for the government to assess the Offeror’s understanding and experience of the government requirement. The Offeror must provide substantial and reliable information such as pictures, materials, brands, drawings, etc. to ensure compliance by the Offeror Evaluation Criteria: The Government will review all documentation submitted under Factor 2. Offerors must demonstrate a full and complete detailed proposal with supporting information sufficient to establish scoring in accordance with the table below. Failure to submit documentation that sufficiently allows the Government to clearly understand the components to its Human Factors Research in support of Air Traffic Control Tasks Traffic Management Simulation proposal may eliminate or severely reduce an offeror’s numerical score based on the Offeror’s solution proposed.

(3) FACTOR 3 (a): Past Performance Information: The Offeror must complete a minimum of one (1), but no more than four (4), “Past Performance Experience Information” forms, attached to the SIR (Section J, Attachment 4) in response to this factor. All blocks must be filled in and all data should be accurate, current, and complete. All projects submitted must have been underway or completed within the last 15 years through the closing date identified on the SIR. Each project submitted must be valued at or over $500,000

Evaluation Criteria: The Contracting Officer will review the project experience of the offeror, including subcontractors, on projects provided in response to Factor 3. Offerors must meet all of the following minimum acceptability standards to receive a “GO” on this factor:

•Offeror must have one (1) project that is same/similar to that of the work required in the SOW and this solicitation;

AND

•Each project submitted must be valued at or over $500,000; AND •Projects submitted must have been completed, or underway, within the last 15 years through the closing date of the

SIR.

FACTOR 3 (b): Past Performance Surveys: Offerors must have current or past customers complete the Past Performance Survey (PPS) attached to the SIR (Section J, Attachment 5). A minimum of one (1) but no more than four (4) completed PPS’s must be submitted directly from the offeror’s customer to the Contracting Officer no later than the SIR closing date. All PPS submitted must show that projects are underway or completed within the last 15 years through the closing date identified on the SIR. The Offeror’s Past Performance must demonstrate/possess relevant past performance for projects (or greater than) the complexity and breadth of the Human Factors Research in support of Air Traffic Control Tasks Traffic Management Simulation. The Offeror’s ability to meet contract obligations in a timely manner is an area of particular importance. A proposal should demonstrate acceptable past performance on projects of same or similar scope, complexity and magnitude as the Human Factors Research in support of Air Traffic Control Tasks Traffic Management Simulation. Each PPS submitted must be for work that is valued at or over $500,000.

The Offeror must also submit a list of one (1) but no more than four (4) Past Performance POC’s with their proposal that:

· Are knowledgeable of the firm’s past performance; AND

· Are willing to be interviewed by the Government using the PPS; AND

· Include the POC’s name, agency, phone number, and email address

Evaluation Criteria: The Government will review all PPS’s submitted and may use any/all other sources of past performance information for same/similar work, or other projects, available to the Government to include but not limited to the Past Performance Experience information from Factor 3(a).

The Government may contact Past Performance POC’s submitted for both Factors 3 (a) and (b). Offerors must demonstrate the following minimum acceptability standards to receive a “GO” rating on this factor:

• Each PPS submitted is for work that is valued at or over $500,000; AND

• Each PPS submitted must have received a response of “Acceptable” in all areas; AND

• All PPS submitted must show the projects are underway or completed within the last 15 years through the closing date identified on the SIR; AND

• All past or current references must recommend awarding similar contracts or using the offeror again for future work and reflect positive performance of the work requirements.

Failure to demonstrate the minimally acceptable criteria under this factor will result in a “NO GO” rating and possible elimination from further consideration for contract award. Offerors with no past performance information will receive a “NO GO” rating for this factor and will be assessed as part of Phase 1 decision.

The FAA will not be held responsible for those Offeror’s customers who refuse to respond or provide past performance information. If the Contracting Officer fails to receive any completed forms for an offeror, the FAA will attempt to follow up with the customers once, in order to retrieve the information. After this attempt, any PPS not submitted and received by the due date/time will not be considered.

FIFTH: Questions and Answers Attachment dated August 11, 2021 is hereby incorporated.

SIXTH: The Proposal Due Date has changed from Thursday, August 19, 2021 3:00 pm Central (Oklahoma Time) to Thursday, September 09, 2021 3:00 pm Central (Oklahoma Time)

SEVENTH: All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force and effect.