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BIG-ST BAA PROPOSAL SUBMISSION TEMPLATE

Proposal Template - General instructions for completion and submission of Boosting Innovative GEOINT Science and Technology (BIG-ST) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Proposal Submission Template follow:

· Proposers shall replace and/or delete all instructions (grey fonts) within the template prior to submission of their completed Proposal Submission Template. Font in the final document shall be black.

· Proposers are prohibited from altering any of the settings in this template.

Settings:

· Page Size – 8 ½ x 11 inches

· Font – Times New Roman

· Font size – 12 point

· Margins – 1 inch

· Spacing – single

· Graphics/illustrations are allowed and are not subject to the format restrictions.

· Tables are allowed but are subject to the format restrictions.

· A list of acronyms/glossary is allowed outside of the page count.

The following sections of the template include headings (BLUE text) and instructions (in GREY text) for each Volume, Volume Sections/Subsections, and Attachments required in your proposal package. Update/modify the selections below with your proposal information in the template and remove instructions (GREY text) prior to submission.

FILE NAMING CONVENTION

Proposers shall submit each proposal volume and attachment as a separate file, in accordance with (IAW) the structure laid out within section 4.5.3 of the BIG-ST BAA General Solicitation and within this proposal template.

Files shall be labeled by the following naming convention (Short Version of Proposer Name + Topic Number + Volume or Attachment Number):

Proposer Name_T#_Vol # Proposer Name_T#_Att #

BIG-ST BAA Proposal Cover Page BAA Number:

BAA Topic Number:

BAA Topic Title:

Lead Organization Submitting Proposal (Prime Contractor)

Lead Organization/ Prime Contractor Name:

Address:

City/Country/Zip:

(https://cage.dla.mil/Home/UsageAgree).

Subcontractors

Points of Contact (POC)

Email:

Phone:

Email:

Phone:

Email:

Phone:

Proposal Information

Place(s) of Performance

Desired Award Information

Total ROM:

Total Funds Requested From NGA:

DCMA/DCAA Point of Contact

Authorized Official

Proprietary Data Statement

Proposals containing data that is not to be disclosed to the public for any purpose or use by the Government except for evaluation purposes shall include the following statement on the proposal cover page:

“This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed – in whole or part – for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of – or in connection with – the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction.”

” The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets XXX”

The proposer shall also mark each sheet of data it wants to restrict with the following legend:

“Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the cover page of this proposal.”

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Table of Contents – General Instructions Proposal shall contain a table of contents laying out the full proposal by Volume and Section. The Volumes and Sections proposed should follow the format shown in the sample below.

Table of Contents

Volume 1 – Technical and Management This volume is limited to 20 pages (unless individual Topic Call set other limitations).

In addition to providing the required Volume 1 information below, proposers shall submit a Statement of Work (SOW) as Attachment 1 (see “Attachment 1– SOW Template” of this appendix for further information).

Goals and Impact

· Describe what the project will achieve and, if successful, the difference it will make (qualitatively and quantitatively).

· Describe the innovative aspects of the project in the context of existing capabilities and approaches, clearly delineating the uniqueness and benefits of this project in the context of the state of the art, alternative approaches, and other projects from the past and present.

· Describe how the proposed project is revolutionary and how it significantly rises above the current state of the art.

· Describe the final deliverables associated with the proposed project.

· Clearly describe how the approach will accomplish the scientific and technical objectives outlined in the topic.

Technical Plan

1.1.1. Technical Approach

· Provide a detailed description of the technical approach to meet the technical objectives.

· Discuss in detail the methods planned to achieve each task or objective.

· Demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical challenges and present a credible (even if risky) plan to achieve the project’s goal.

1.1.2. Risks and Mitigation Strategies

· Identify and address major technical risks of the approach and feasible mitigation strategies.

1.1.3. Request for Government Support

· List all Government-furnished information (GFI) or property (GFP) or other Government support that you are requesting to be furnished by the Government (excl. any GFI already listed in the individual Topic Call).

1.1.4. Fundamental Research Declaration

· Identify whether you consider the proposed work (or some portion of the proposed work) as fundamental research.

Definition per DoD Instruction 5230.27, "Presentation of DoD-Related Scientific and Technical Papers at Meetings":

“Contracted fundamental research includes research performed under grants and contracts that are funded by Budget Activity 1 (“Basic Research”) identified in DoD 7000 14-R, Volume 2A, Chapter 1, whether performed by universities or industry or funded by Budget Activity 2 (“Applied Research”) and performed on-campus at a university. The research will not be considered fundamental in those rare and exceptional circumstances where the Budget Activity 2-funded effort presents a high likelihood of disclosing performance characteristics of military systems or manufacturing technologies that are unique and critical to defense, and where agreement on restrictions have been recorded in the contract or grant.”

Management Plan

· Explain how the proposed effort will be managed to ensure the required performance outcomes are achieved within the required schedule and proposed cost/price.

· Provide the processes and techniques that demonstrate the ability to effectively manage all aspects of execution of the technical approach.

· Provide a detailed narrative explaining the risk management process. Describe any formal teaming agreements that are required to execute this project.

· Provide an organizational chart that includes the programmatic relationship of team members and their unique capabilities and/or tasking.

· Provide a summary of qualifications of the team, to include the proposed PI, key personnel expertise, and any subcontractors.

Capabilities

· Describe the roles and responsibilities that will be assigned to each proposed team member (e.g. proposer, subcontractor, consultant, etc.).

· Describe the organizational capabilities each proposed team member possesses, to include expertise, facilities, and equipment, to successfully execute the proposed project, and substantiate these capabilities with examples of past performance/relevant experience executing similar work.

· Describe organization’s relevant existing intellectual property and specialized facilities.

· Discuss any work in closely related research areas and previous accomplishments.

Schedule and Milestones

· Provide appropriate measurable milestones (quantitative if possible) at intermediate stages of the project to demonstrate progress and achieve proposal objectives, and a plan for achieving the milestones.

· Provide a detailed schedule showing tasks (task name, duration, work breakdown structure element as applicable, performing organization), phases, milestones, and the interrelationships among tasks.

· The task structure must be consistent with that in the Statement of Work (SOW).

· Measurable milestones should be clearly articulated and defined in time relative to the start of the project. Identify and include presentations/meetings in your schedule.

Basis of Estimate (BOE)

· BOEs for the proposed resources to execute each task/sub-task contained in the SOW, covering all major cost/price elements in accordance with list in Section 2.1 of this appendix. No cost information shall be provided with the BOE. (Not included in the page count.)

Bibliography, Attached Papers, Resumes (optional):

The bibliography, attached papers, and resumes are not included in the page counts given above. Such materials will be considered for the reviewers’ convenience only and not evaluated as part of the proposal.

1.1.5. Bibliography

· Proposers may include an attached bibliography of relevant technical papers or research notes (published and unpublished) which document the technical ideas and approach upon which the proposal is based. The bibliography must not be more than two (2) pages in length.

1.1.6. Relevant Papers

· Copies of not more than three (3) relevant papers may be included with the submission. The relevant papers may not exceed ten (10) pages in total.

1.1.7. Resumes

· No more than two resumes should be included with the proposal, and one resume must be from the PI. Each resume must not be more than three (3) pages in length.

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In addition to providing the required Volume 2 information below, proposers shall submit a Cost/Price Breakout as Attachment 2 (see ‘Attachment 2 - Cost/Price Breakout’ for further information), using an MS Excel spreadsheet.

Cost/Price Proposal Checklist

1. Does your Cost/Price Proposal include

(1) A summary cost buildup by Phase

(2) A summary cost buildup by Contract Year

(3) A detailed cost buildup for each Phase that breaks out each task?

2. Does your cost proposal show a breakdown of the major cost items listed below:

Direct Labor (Labor Categories, Hours, Rates)

Indirect Costs/Rates * (i.e., overhead charges, fringe benefits, G&A) *not applicable to FFP, LH, T&M

Materials and/or Equipment

Subcontracts/Consultants

Other Direct Costs

Travel

3. Have you provided documentation for proposed costs related to travel, to include purpose of trips, departure and arrival destinations and sample airfare?

4. Does your cost proposal include a complete itemized list of all material and equipment items to be purchased (a priced bill-of-materials (BOM))?

5. Does your cost proposal include vendor quotes or written engineering estimates (basis of estimate) for all material and equipment with a unit price exceeding $5,000?

6. Do you have subcontractors/ consultants?

If YES, continue to question 7.

If NO, skip to question 11.

7. Does your cost proposal include copies of all subcontractor/consultant technical (to include Statement of Work) and cost proposals?

8. Do all subcontract proposals include the required summary buildup, detailed cost buildup, and supporting documentation (SOW, Bill-of-Materials, Basis-of-Estimate, Vendor Quotes, etc.)?

9. Does your cost proposal include copies of consultant agreements, if available?

10. If requesting a FAR-based contract, does your cost proposal include a tech/cost analysis for all proposed subcontractors?

11. Have you provided all supporting documentation to include existing FPRA, FPRR, Approved Accounting System, Approved Purchasing System, etc.?

12. If applicable, does your proposal include a detailed breakout of proposed performance-based payments?

List of Assumptions

Identification of cost/pricing assumptions based on use of Government Furnished Property/Facilities/Information, access to Government Subject Matter Experts, etc.

This list shall be consistent with Volume 1 - Section 1.2.3.

Cost/Price Overview

Proposers shall follow the requested project structure listed in each Topic Call (i.e. base/option periods and period of performance).

1) A summary of total program costs by phase and contract year:

For Cost Proposals: Summary by cost element, including profit or fee, for total proposal (Profit or Fee is not applicable to Grants and Cooperative Agreements).

2) A summary of projected funding requirements by month, phase, or milestone for all phases of the project:

3) A summary of tasks that have animal or human use funding, if applicable:

4) The source, nature, and amount of any industry cost-sharing, if applicable:

Direct Labor

· Provide an itemized breakout of all personnel, listed by name or TBD, with labor rate (or salary), labor hours (or percent effort), and labor category.

· Cost Proposal: Provide Explanation of how labor rates are computed including base rates (actuals), fringe, and escalation, if any.

· Provide current Forwarding Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) or DCMA/DCAA Forward Pricing Rate Recommendation or Agreement (FPRR or FPRA).

· Fully burdened rates should be proposed for Firm Fixed Price (FFP), FFP Level of Effort (LOE), Times and Materials (T&M) and Labor Hours (LH) contract types.

Indirect Cost (cost type contract proposal only)

· Indirect costs including, as applicable, fringe benefits, overhead, General and Administrative (G&A) expense, and cost of money (see university vs. company specific requirements below).

· Identify indirect rates by fiscal year and explanation of how established and base to which they apply.

· Fee/Profit (provide rationale for proposed fee/profit percentage using criteria found in DFARS 215.404-70);

· Fringe Benefit/Labor OH/Material OH/G&A Rates.

· Provide current Forwarding Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) or DCMA/DCAA Forward Pricing Rate Recommendation or Agreement (FPRR or FPRA).

· If these documents are not available, provide company historical data, preferably two years, minimum of one, to include both pool and expense costs used to generate the rates.

· Provide DD Form 1861 if proposing facilities capital cost of money.

Materials and Supplies

· If applicable, the Cost/Price proposal shall include an itemized list which includes description of material, quantity, unit price, and total price.

· If a material factor is used based on historical purchases, provide data to justify the rate.

· Any material item with a unit price over $5,000 must include a vendor quote.

Equipment

· Itemized list (Bill of Material (BOM)) which includes description of equipment, unit price, quantity, and total price.

· Any equipment item with a unit price over $5,000 must include a vendor quote.

Animal Use Cost

· Itemized list of all materials, animal purchases, and per diem prices, associated with proposed animal use; include documentation supporting daily rates.

Travel

· Provide an itemized list of travel costs to include: purpose of trips; departure and arrival destinations; and projected airfare, rental car, GSA approved per diem, number of travelers, and number of days.

· Provide screenshots from travel website for proposed airfare and rental car, as applicable.

· If travel is for conference attendance, provide screenshot or web link for conference registration fee and note if the fee includes hotel cost.

· Conference attendance must be justified, with an explanation of how it is in the best interest of the project.

Other Direct Cost If applicable, Cost/Price proposal shall identify any Other Direct Costs, e.g., consultants, computer support, clean room fees.

· Should be itemized with costs or estimated costs. Backup documentation and/or a supporting cost breakdown is required to support proposed costs with a unit price over $5,000.

· An explanation of any estimating factors, including their derivation and application, must be provided. Include a brief description of the proposers’ procurement method.

DCAA Approved Accounting System (cost type contract proposal only)

· Proposers selected for a cost-type contract award must have a Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)-approved accounting system (this is not applicable to Other Transactions (OTs), Grants or Cooperative Agreements). Guidance is available at http://www.dcaa.mil.

· Proposers are encouraged to obtain DCAA accounting system approval prior to the award timeframe. Lack of a DCAA approved accounting system will prevent a cost-type contract award. While a DCAA audit is pending, a Contracting Officer may make a determination that the proposer’s accounting system is acceptable in accordance with DFARS 242.7502 and the clause at DFARS 252.242-7006, Accounting System Administration.

· Provide copy of DCMA letter confirming accounting system approval.

Subcontractor Direct Labor

· Provide an itemized breakout of all personnel, listed by name or TBD, with labor rate (or salary), labor hours (or percent effort), and labor category.

· Subcontractor cost proposals shall be broken out into the separate cost elements.

· Fully burdened rates should be proposed for FFP, FFP LOE, T&M and LH contract types.

Sub-contractor Proposal & Prime’s Analysis of Subcontractor Proposal

· Identify principal items/services to be subcontracted

· Identify the type of contractual arrangement contemplated for each subcontract and the rationale for the same

· Identify the cost or pricing data or information other than cost or pricing data submitted by each subcontractor

· Provide an analysis concerning the reasonableness, realism, and completeness of each subcontractor's proposal; if the analysis is based on a comparison with prior research efforts, identify the basis on which the prior costs or prices were determined to be reasonable

· Sole Source Justification (if subcontract was not competed)

Performance Based Payments (for FFP contract proposals only) If a FFP contract is proposed and contract financing is desired:

(1) Provide a detailed breakout of proposed performance-based payments that includes

(i) all performance-based payment events (i.e. milestones),

(ii) completion criteria and

(iii) event values along with

(iv) the projected monthly expenditure profile

(2) Fill out provision 252.232-7015 Performance-Based Payments—Representation.

(3) Following clauses will be included in the contract:

(i) 52.232-32 Performance-Based Payments.

(ii) 252.232-7012 Performance-Based Payments—Whole-Contract Basis.

The basis for performance-based payments may be either specifically described events (e.g., milestones) or some measurable criterion of performance. Each event or performance criterion that will trigger a finance payment shall be an integral and necessary part of contract performance. At no point will cumulative Performance Based Payments be allowed to exceed cumulative cost incurred on the contract.

Sample list of milestone events:

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Volume 3 - Administrative and National Policy Requirements 3.

Solicitation Provisions and Award Clauses, Terms and Conditions

3.1.1. Representations and Certifications

Provide statement whether FAR and DFARS Online Representations and Certifications have been completed through SAM at https://www.SAM.gov.

Note: Representations and certifications shall be completed by successful applicants prior to award. FAR Online Representations and Certifications are to be completed through SAM at https://www.SAM.gov.

As appropriate, DFARS and contract-specific certification packages as listed within BIG-ST BAA Provisions and Clauses (Separate File posted with this BAA General solicitation on Sam.gov) shall be filled out and submitted with the proposal.

Subcontracting Plan (Applicable to Procurement Contracts)

Include Subcontracting Plan as Attachment 3 of your proposal for all proposals over $750,000 (whether subcontractors were proposed or not). This requirement does not apply to small businesses.

You may also provide a copy of your Master Subcontracting Plan (along with the Individual Subcontracting Goals if applicable), Commercial Subcontracting Plan, or Comprehensive Subcontracting Test Program (CSP) Plan.

Section 4.5.7.2 (Subcontracting Plan) of the BIG-ST BAA General Solicitation provides more information.

Intellectual Property Note: Refer to Section 4.5.7.3 (Intellectual Property) of the BIG-ST BAA General Solicitation for more information.

3.1.2. Proprietary and Otherwise Restricted Computer Software and Technical Data Proposers who desire to use computer software or technical data that is proprietary or has other restrictions on its use, including through an open source license, as part of their proposed approach shall:

· Clearly identify such software/data and its proposed particular use(s);

· Explain the restrictions on the Government’s use of the software/data;

· Explain how the Government will be able to reach its program goals (including transition) within the proprietary/restricted use model offered; and

· Provide possible nonproprietary/non-restricted alternatives in any area that might present transition difficulties or increased risk or cost to the Government under the proposed proprietary/restricted use solution.

3.1.3. Commercial Tools

List all commercial tools or other materials necessary to implement the proposed approach.

Proposers expecting to use, but not to deliver, commercial tools or other materials in implementing their approach may be required to indemnify the Government against legal liability arising from such use.

3.1.4. Intellectual Property Representations

All proposers must provide a good faith representation of either ownership or possession of appropriate licensing rights to all intellectual property to be used for the proposed project.

3.1.5. Patents

All proposers must include documentation proving ownership or possession of appropriate licensing rights to all patented inventions to be used for the proposed project. If a patent application has been filed for an invention, but it includes proprietary information and is not publicly available, a proposer must provide documentation that includes:

(i) a representation of invention ownership; or

(ii) proof of possession of appropriate licensing rights in the invention (i.e., an agreement from the owner of the patent granting license to the proposer).

3.1.6. Data Rights Assertions (Procurement Contracts)

Fill out Attachment 4 – Data Rights Assertion Table Template (as part of Volume 3); (see “Attachment 4 of Appendix 2 – Data Rights Assertion Table Template”).

If applicable, include data right restrictions that are directly applicable to the deliverables in Section 5 of the SOW; i.e. make a direct reference to the applicable deliverable.

In case of award, this list will become an attachment to the contract.

(1) Noncommercial Items (Technical Data and Computer Software):

Proposers requesting a procurement contract must list all noncommercial technical data and computer software in which the Government will acquire less than unlimited rights. Proposers shall assert specific restrictions on those items in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7013, “Rights in Technical Data - Noncommercial Items,” and DFARS 252.227-7014, “Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation”. In the event a proposer does not submit the list, the Government will assume that it has unlimited rights to all noncommercial technical data and computer software generated, developed, and/or delivered.

(2) Commercial Items (Technical Data and Computer Software):

Proposers requesting a procurement contract must list all commercial technical data and commercial computer software that may be used under the research project, and assert any applicable restrictions on the Government’s use of such commercial technical data and/or computer software. In the event a proposer does not submit the list, the Government will assume there are no restrictions on the Government’s use of such commercial items.

Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) Disclosure and Analysis Form(s) Fill out OCI Disclosure form at Appendix 2 - Attachment 5 IAW instructions of the BIG-ST BAA General Solicitation.

Include completed and signed form as Attachment 5 of your proposal.

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Volume 4 - Security

Only submit with proposal if requested within Topic Call.

For Topic calls that will require classified work and/or access to classified information, NGA will provide specific instructions for submitting a Security Plan and all required annexes. Instructions will also provide information on how NGA will evaluate the Security Plan and annexes. If additional security requirements are released at the Topic level, proposers shall adhere to the security requirements to be eligible to participate in the applicable Topic Area.

NGA will also provide specific instructions for projects that require access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Refer to Section 4.5.8 (Volume 4 – SECURITY) of the BIG-ST BAA General Solicitation for additional information.

If a security volume is required, the following templates are available within this document:

· Attachment 6 - Acquisition Security Review (ASR) Questionnaire – Lists Contractor and Subcontractor information

· Attachment 7 - Facility Clearance Level (FCL)

· Attachment 8 - Personnel Security Clearance Level (PCL)

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Attachment 1– SOW Statement of Work Submit as a separate file, as Attachment 1 to Volume 1.

The SOW shall not exceed 5 pages (excl. list of deliverables).

It should clearly detail the scope of the effort and the specific research to be performed.

This document will become an attachment to the contract in case of award.

The SOW needs to stand on its own without making references to the technical proposal.

Do not include any proprietary information within the SOW.

1. Objective:

Brief overview of what you are trying to accomplish and how it advances the customer’s goals and expectations. It does not need to include a description of deliverables or requirements since these will be included in the “Tasks” section below.

2. Scope:

A statement of what work is covered under the proposed effort. Provide a concise overview of the proposed work to be performed. It does not need to include a description of deliverables since these will be included in the “Tasks” section below.

3. Background:

This section includes any information, explanations, or constraints that are necessary to understand the requirements. It could explain previous efforts that lead to the current state of the technology. It may include relationship to previous, current, and future operations, as well as historical or parallel efforts, such as other agency activities and/or industry efforts, that provide additional information related to proposed work.

4. Tasks:

A clear, detailed description of major task(s) and sub-task(s) that represent the work to be performed. This section of SOW shall be arranged systematically and logically, and presented in sufficient detail to establish the feasibility of accomplishing the overall program goals and how it advances the Topic.

The work effort should be segregated into major tasks and sub-tasks with each of the major tasks identified in separately numbered paragraphs. The SOW must contain all tasks and sub-tasks to be accomplished.

All tasks must be definite, realistic, and clearly stated. Use “shall” whenever the work statement expresses a provision that is binding. Use “should” or “may” whenever it is necessary to express a declaration of purpose. Use “will” in cases where no Proposer requirement is involved; e.g., data will be supplied by the Government.

If travel is identified for cost type contracts, put the following statement in the SOW: “All travel will be accomplished in accordance with FAR 31.205-46.”

Describe the technical approach, organizational resources and management controls to be employed to meet the cost, performance and schedule requirements throughout task order execution.

5. Quality Assurance Matrix:

Address how quality will be measured and maintained for the proposed work being performed.

6. Contract Deliverables:

This section is not included in the 5-page limit.

All contract deliverables associated with the proposal shall be identified and described under this section. The deliverables shall include all deliverables requested in each Topic Call but may also include additional deliverables. Describe precisely the items to be delivered, both during the period of performance and at completion of the project. Deliverables should be referenced back to their requirement in the “Tasks” section. Describe the schedule either in terms of calendar days from the date of performance start or in calendar days when other projects or program elements are dependent on the delivery (e.g., 10 calendar days after draft plan is approved).

(# of Days/ Months)

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Attachment 2 - Cost/Price Breakout

Proposers shall submit a Cost/Price Breakout as Attachment 2 using an MS Excel spreadsheet; (IAW with the instructions of the BIG-ST BAA General Solicitation and Appendix 2, Section 2).

The proposal shall separate cost/price by base and option periods.

Labor, material/equipment/other direct costs (ODC), and travel shall clearly be broken out on separate contract line items.

Sample CLIN structure for a procurement contract:

TOTAL

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Sample Cost Summary:

*Note: FFP, LH, and T&M contract proposals are not expected to break out indirect cost.

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Attachment 3– Subcontracting Plan

Submit as a separate file, as Attachment 3.

Provide copy of Subcontracting Plan (for all proposals over $750,000 [whether subcontractors were proposed or not]. This requirement does not apply to small businesses).

You may also provide a copy of your Master Subcontracting Plan (along with the Individual Subcontracting Goals if applicable), Commercial Subcontracting Plan, or Comprehensive Subcontracting Test Program (CSP) Plan.

In case of award the plan will become an attachment to the contract.

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Attachment 4– Data Rights Assertion Table Data Rights Assertion Table Submit as a separate file, as Attachment 4, (IAW with the instructions of the BIG-ST BAA General Solicitation and Appendix 2, Section 3.3).

In case of award the document will become an attachment to the contract.

Any listed restrictions shall be directly applicable to the deliverables of the proposed effort and shall, therefore, reference the applicable deliverables listed within the SOW.

Proposer asserts for itself, or the persons identified below, that the Government's rights to use, release, or disclose the following technical data or computer software should be restricted:

Name of Person

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Attachment 5 - OCI Disclosure and Analysis Form

5. Type of work to be performed under this solicitation or, if after award, under this contract

7. Brief Summary/Description of work performed under contract listed under Block 6:

8. Relationship between requirements of Block 1 action and work performed under Block 6 action (If None, State Why):

9. Offeror/Contractor OCI Evaluation and Assessment (If either answer is yes, attach a copy of the SOO and complete Block 10):

(a) Does Actual OCI exist? [ ] Yes [ ] No

(b) Does Potential OCI exist? [ ] Yes [ ] No

10. Descriptive Summary of actual/potential OCI, including actions planned to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate conflict or potential conflict:

OCI General Instructions Blocks 1 through 5: Self-explanatory.

Block 6: Fill in the number and the short, official title by which the contract or subcontract requiring analysis and determination is formally known. This is work that has already been awarded, is being performed by your company, and requires a comparison with that work described in Blocks 1-5.

NOTE: One OCI Disclosure and Analysis Form shall be submitted for EACH NGA contract or subcontract currently being performed.

Block 7: Provide a brief, but specific, narrative summary of the SOO and work performed on the contract or subcontract listed in Block 6, including the period of performance and the value. Continue on additional pages if more space is necessary.

Block 8: Provide a brief, but specific, narrative summary of ANY relationship between the work to be performed under the action listed in Block 1 and the previous work performed under the action listed in Block 6. Please be as specific as possible by citing the specific RFP/SOO paragraph where possible. Continue on additional pages if more space is necessary.

Block 9: Place an "X" inside the appropriate brackets to indicate your responses.

Block 10: If you answer yes either to 9(a) or to 9(b), provide a summary of the actual or potential OCI. Continue on additional pages if more space is necessary.

Blocks 11, 12, and 13: Provide the name of your company official with responsibility for and authority to discuss and commit the company on matters relating to OCI issues. That official should then sign and date each form.

Blocks 14 through 16: Self-explanatory.

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BIG-ST BAA Topic ‘insert topic number’ Proposal by ‘insert company name’ Attachment 5 - OCI Form

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BIG-ST BAA Topic ‘insert topic number’

Attachment 5 - OCI Form

Attachment 5 - Page 1

Attachment 5 - Page 1

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Attachment 6 - Acquisition Security Review (ASR) Questionnaire

Lists Contractor and Subcontractor information

Only fill out if requested within Topic Call.

Acquisition Security Questionnaire

PRIME

Subcontractor

BIG-ST BAA Topic ‘insert topic number’ Proposal by ‘insert company name’ Attachment 6 – ASR Questionnaire

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BIG-ST BAA Topic ‘insert topic number’

Attachment 6 – ASR Questionnaire

Attachment 6 - Page 1

Attachment 6 - Page 1

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Attachment 7 - Facility Clearance Level (FCL) Only fill out if requested within Topic Call.

Facility Security Clearance Level and Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence Information (Template)

Code

Capability Comment

ABC Company

XYZ Company

Note: This document contains personally identifiable information and is for official use only. Unauthorized dissemination or use of personally identifiable information is a violation of Federal law. Individuals in violation may be subject to fines, disciplinary actions or both (P.L. 93-579).

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BIG-ST BAA Topic ‘insert topic number’ Proposal by ‘insert company name’ Attachment 7 – FCL

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BIG-ST BAA Topic ‘insert topic number’

Attachment 8 - PCL

Attachment 7 - Page 1

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Attachment 8 - Personnel Security Clearance Level (PCL) Only fill out if requested within Topic Call.

Personnel Security Clearance Information (Template)

Full Name (Last, First Middle)

Date

Note: This document contains personally identifiable information and is for official use only. Unauthorized dissemination or use of personally identifiable information is a violation of Federal law. Individuals in violation may be subject to fines, disciplinary actions or both (P.L. 93-579)

Attachment 8 - Page 1

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