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Section L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents L-1 Information to Offerors and Instructions for Development, Integration, Acquisition, Bridging to Logistics & Operations (DIABLO) Proposal Preparation Program Title and Objectives Project Director Sensors-Aerial Intelligence (PD SAI) is responsible for enduring requirements to develop, acquire, field and provide life-cycle support to tactically relevant Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) sensors and integrated systems across a broad spectrum of Multiple Intelligence (MULTI-INT) capabilities, including but not limited to: Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR), Synthetic Aperture Radar/Ground Moving Target Indicators (SAR/GMTI), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT), Air Launched Effects (ALE), Electronic Warfare and Cyber Effects. In addition, auxiliary support of these capabilities including, but not limited to: air, ground, networking, data transfer, satellite communications, and simulated training is required, This contract shall enable the PD SAI portfolio to maintain agility and adaptability in addressing Army modernization goals. The Army is currently in the process of pivoting from legacy sensor Counterinsurgency (COIN)/Counterterrorism (CT) operational needs to a more modernized Multi-Domain Operation (MDO) focus. This pivot sets the stage for future force requirements to provide platform agnostic, interoperable, multimodal, and multifunctional AISR capabilities in highly contested and complex environments.

General Instructions This section of the Information and instructions to Offerors provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. The Offeror's proposal must include all data and information requested by the RFP and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. The offer shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). Non-conformance with the instructions provided in this information and instructions to Offerors may result in removal of the proposal from further evaluation.

The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors 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 Offeror's proposal.

Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed artwork, internet hyperlinks, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

Proposals in response to this solicitation will be valid for 270 calendar days (unless a longer period is proposed).

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the Offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

General Information Point of Contact (POC) Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is the sole POC for this acquisition. Address any written questions or concerns you may have to the Contracting Specialist (CS)/Contracting Officer (KO) listed in Section A. Written requests for clarification must be sent to the CS/KO at the address located in Section A of the contract/solicitation.

Debriefings The KO will notify Offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range; whereupon they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. Offerors excluded from the competitive range may request a pre-award debriefing or they may choose to wait until after the source selection decision to request a post-award debriefing. However, Offerors excluded from the competitive range are entitled to no more than one debriefing for each proposal.

The KO will notify unsuccessful Offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR 15.506. Upon such notification, unsuccessful Offerors may request and receive a debriefing. Offerors desiring a debriefing must make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable.

Discrepancies If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the CS/KO in writing and no later than twelve (12) business days after solicitation release. The Offeror is notified the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

Electronic Reference Documents All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the Sam.gov website apart from those attachments which are Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled. Potential Offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the Sam.gov website for this solicitation.

In order to be eligible to receive the CUI and/or Export controlled Attachments, interested Offerors must supply:

1) proof of International Traffic In Arms Regulation (ITAR) compliance by submitting a copy of their Department of State, Defense Trade Controls Compliance (DTCC) registration statement with valid date (vendor may redact vendor registrant code),

2) sign/return a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA),

3) sign/return a Compliance Certification, and

4) identify the Point of Contact (POC) that requested access via sam.gov for taking receipt of the CUI/Export Controlled Attachments (Name, NIPR Email, and Phone required).

All interested parties that would like access to CUI or Export Controlled information shall contact: DIABLO_CUICompliance@army.mil for access to the NDA and Certification of Compliance.

Parties that followed the above steps and gained access under the DIABLO Sources Sought Notice and/or Special Notice do not need to resubmit if all data remains valid and current. Email the above address recertifying documents are still valid along with providing the POC that requested access via sam.gov.

Once ITAR registration proof, signed NDA, signed Compliance Certification, and POC have been received/cleared, cleared POC will be granted access to CUI/Export Controlled Attachments via sam.gov.

Communications Exchanges of source selection information between Government and Offerors will be controlled by the KO. Email may be used to transmit such information to Offerors only if the email can be sent and received encrypted and includes “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 & 3.104” in the Subject line or sent via DOD SAFE via: https://safe.apps.mil.

Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits The Offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table (Table 2.2 below). The titles and contents of the volumes shall be as defined in this table, all of which shall be within the required page limits and with the number of copies as specified in Table 2.2. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the information and instructions to Offerors paragraph as noted in the table below.

Table 2.2 – Proposal Organization

X

Part A

Part B

Part C

X

Part A

Part B

Part C

X

X

Part A

Part C

X

Part B

X

Part A

Part B

Part C

Part D

Part E

Part F

Page Limitations Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal. Page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs). The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the Offerors. Page limitations shall not be circumvented by including inserted text boxes/pop-ups or internet links to additional information; such inclusions are not acceptable and will not be considered part of the proposal. The Government reserves the right not to consider for award any proposal that does not adhere to the administrative requirements of this solicitation. Each page shall be counted except the following: Cover pages, tables of contents, glossaries, tabs, generic resumes, executive summaries, and organizational and consultant conflicts of interest mitigation plans.

Page Size and Format A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Pages shall be single spaced typed with 1.5 blank line spacing between paragraphs. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text size shall be no less than 10 point Ariel, Times New Roman, or Courier New font for all text. The technical volume of the proposal is to be submitted as a Microsoft 365 Product or PDF document. Tracking, kerning, and leading values shall not be changed from the default values of the word processing or page layout software. Use at least 1 inch margins on the top and bottom and ¾-inch side margins. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. These page format restrictions shall also apply to responses to ENs. All volumes of the proposal must be submitted as a Microsoft 365 Office Product or PDF document. Cost and pricing information shall be submitted in accordance with paragraph 5.4 - Volume Organization.

Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible, and shall not exceed 11 by 17 inches in size. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 10 point Ariel, Times New Roman, or Courier New font for all text included in a table. A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages.

Page Numbering The Offeror shall use a standard page numbering system to facilitate proposal references. Consecutive page numbering within volume parts is preferred, e.g., page I-2-5, indicates Volume I, Part 2, page 5. Charts, graphs and other insert materials shall be page-numbered as part of the page numbering system.

Proposal Cover The Cover of the proposal must show: 1) the solicitation number; and 2) the Offeror(s) name, address, telephone number, and email address.

Proposal Title Page The Title page of the proposal must show:

1) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item; and

2) Offer expiration date; and

3) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

4) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office; and

5) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English and in U.S. dollars; and

6) Restriction on disclosure and use of data.

Cost/Price Information All cost or pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Cost/Price Proposal Volume. Technical submissions shall not be included in the cost/price proposal volume.

Cross-Referencing To the greatest extent possible, each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents does not reference other volumes of the proposal. Information required for proposal evaluation which is not found in its designated volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal.

Cross-referencing within a proposal volume is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity.

Indexing Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections.

Glossary and Abbreviations and Acronyms Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

Electronic Offers In response to this solicitation, proposals shall be received electronically via email to the KO and CS. The maximum allowed submission is 20MB; submissions may be provided in multiple emails. DOD SAFE is also an approved method of proposal submittals. Contractors may submit a request for a DOD SAFE drop via email to the KO and CS if they do not have access via CAC. Reference Section M evaluation factors/subfactors.

Due Date/Time The proposal due date/time is TBD, Eastern Standard Time (EST), on TBD. Any proposal, modification, or revision that is received by ACC-APG after this exact time is “late” and will be handled in accordance with FAR 15.208(b) and subparagraphs thereto.

Volume I – Executive Summary In the executive summary volume, the Offeror shall provide the following information:

Part A – Narrative Summary The narrative summary of the entire proposal should be concise, to include addressing the significant risk, and highlighting any key or unique features, excluding cost/price. The salient features should tie in with Section M evaluation factors/subfactors. Define direct lines of control, responsibility, functional relationships, and authority among the organizational elements, including proposed teaming partners, joint ventures and/or significant subcontractors’ arrangements. Any summary material presented here shall not be considered as meeting the requirements for any portions of other volumes of the proposal.

Part B – Table of Contents Include a master table of contents of the entire proposal. Table of Contents does not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

Part C – Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

Volume II – Technical Volume (Evaluation Factor 1) The technical proposal shall NOT include cost/price information or classified information.

General The Technical Volume should be specific and complete. The Offeror’s responses will be evaluated in accordance with the technical subfactors defined in Section M-2, Evaluation Factors for Award. Using the instructions provided below, provide as specifically as possible the actual methodology the Offeror will use for accomplishing/satisfying these subfactors. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation.

Format and Specific Content Technical In the Technical volume, address Offeror’s proposed approach to meeting or exceeding the minimum performance or capability requirements of each technical subfactor, as well as the risks in proposed approach in terms of technical/performance, cost, and/or schedule.

A concise and comprehensive proposal is desired. Organization, clarity, accuracy of information, relevance, and completeness are of prime importance. Statements such as “will comply”, or “noted and understood” without supporting narrative to define compliance are not acceptable. Cursory responses or responses which merely reiterate or reformulate solicitation language will not be considered as satisfying the requirements of the RFP or as demonstrating the ability to perform. Elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal are not desired. Elaborate artwork and expensive visual or other presentation aids are not necessary.

Technical Risk Address technical risk by identifying those aspects of the proposal the Offeror considers having the potential for disruption of schedule, increased cost, poor performance, the need for increased Government oversight, and/or the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance. Describe the impact of each identified risk in terms of its potential to interfere with or prevent the successful accomplishment of other contract requirements (e.g., PWS requirements), whether or not those requirements are identified as subfactors. Propose a realistic "work around" or risk mitigators for identified risks that will eliminate or reduce risk to an acceptable level. Identify any new risks introduced by such risk mitigation.

Volume Organization The Technical/Management volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

Part A – Subfactor A – Task Order 1 (Phase One) Each Offeror shall propose a transition in plan which clearly identifies service providers capable of providing software and depot repair/overhaul capabilities in alignment with Attachment 0013 - DIABLO Task Order 1 PWS paragraph 5.6.1, 5.15, and Attachment 0014 - DIABLO Task Order 1 Quantities, Tab ‘DIABLO TO 1 Sensors’. Offeror shall submit their response in alignment with Attachment 0018 - Subfactor A Template.

Part B – Subfactor B – Breadth and Depth Sample Task (Phase Two) Each Offeror shall propose a technical approach to the below sample task in accordance with the Attachment 0001 - Base PWS paragraphs 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5.

Breadth and Depth Sample Task Scenario:

The Government awards an eighteen (18) month rapid prototyping and technology insertion effort under Attachment 0001 - Base PWS paragraphs 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5 to replace existing legacy SAI portfolio sensing solutions in the areas of Communication Intelligence (COMINT), Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)/Moving Target Indicator (MTI) with Contractor identified/designed Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) sensing solution(s) replacements. Target installation platform is a high altitude business jet with the requirement to support sensing ranges out to 300km from the platform.

The legacy sensing solutions being replaced under this sample task are as identified below (same configurations as annotated in Attachment 0014 - DIABLO Task Order 1 Quantities, Tab ‘DIABLO TO 1 Sensors’):

COMINT: CSC-R running PRISM, DRT, GEN5/ADDER, and BANSHEE ELINT: AE4500x SAR/MTI: Phoenix Eye Note: Offeror(s) shall provide sensor system support only to integration and test activities. Offeror(s) should assume identified sensing solutions are provided to a separate Platform Lead System Integration (PLSI) vendor operating under a separate contract for actual ground and flight integration and test activities with Offeror providing associated sensing expertise and support under this sample task.

Each Offeror shall propose associated Non-Development Item (NDI) solution replacements for the identified legacy COMINT, ELINT, and SAR/MTI sensing solutions. Offeror(s) shall propose one for one solution replacements (i.e. legacy COMINT replaced by MDO COMINT capability). Additionally, one of the Offeror’s proposed replacements shall be a prototyping solution meeting the definition of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 while the other two proposed replacements shall meet the definition of a TRL 8 or higher. TRL definitions are available via: Technology Readiness Level (TRL) - AcqNotes Each Offeror within their response shall pay particular attention to Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) and Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) solutions that will provide standardized mounting, power, connections, software and electronic interfaces, and heating, ventilation, and cooling for the targeted high altitude platform.

Breadth and Depth Response Requirements:

Based upon the sample task scenario, the Offeror shall propose a feasible and innovative engineering approach demonstrating how all three sensing system replacements will be selected, designed, integrated, and tested without loss of capability and in alignment with TRL and Attachment 0001 - Base PWS 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 requirements. All proposed engineering approaches shall also consider all applicable cost, schedule, and performance risks and an Integrated Master Schedule shall be provided (Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Reporting Level 4).

The Offeror(s) shall align all proposed data to the Government provided WBS:

1.0 Management

2.0 Requirements

3.0 Design

3.1 Hardware

3.2 Software

4.0 Lab Set-Up

5.0 Integration and Test Support to PLSI

Part C – Subfactor C – Tier 2/3 Vendor Management Plan (Phase Two) Each Offeror shall propose an innovative Tier 2/3 Vendor Management and Metric Plan in alignment with Attachment 0001 - Base PWS paragraph 4.2.3. Definitions: Tier 1 = Prime Contractor, Tier 2 = Any vendor with a direct contractual relationship with the Prime Contractor, Tier 3 = Any vendor with a direct contractual relationship to a vendor that has a direct relationship to the Prime Contractor. See below graphic:

Volume III – Cost/Price (Evaluation Factor 2) In the Cost/Price Volume, Offerors shall propose pricing for the IDIQ priced CLINs for the first two ordering years (CLINs 0001, 1001, 0006 and 1006) and Task Order 1. For the IDIQ priced CLINs, Offerors shall propose the proposed price for each item per range per year. For the Task Order 1, Offerors shall propose in accordance Table 15-2 of FAR 15.408 in addition to the specific instructions contained in this volume. It is anticipated that certified cost or pricing is not required in accordance 15.403-1(c). If the KO determines adequate price competition is not received the KO reserves the right to request certified cost and pricing data. Offerors shall provide a basis of estimate for the proposed Task Order cost/pricing. Simply stating the proposed estimate is based on history is insufficient, without providing support to demonstrate that history. Lack of adequate support will result in the cost/price for Task Order to be undeterminable and therefore the proposal will be ineligible for award.

Cost/Price General Information This section is to assist the Offeror(s) in submitting other than cost or pricing data that is required to evaluate the reasonableness, completeness, realism, and balance of its proposed cost. The Government will verify that all solicitation requirements have been priced, figures are correctly calculated, and prices are presented in a clear and useful format. Note that unrealistically low or unrealistically high proposed costs, initially or subsequently, may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition either on the basis that the Offeror does not understand the requirement or has submitted an unrealistic proposal. Additionally, unbalanced prices pose an unacceptable risk to the Government and may be a reason to reject an Offeror’s proposal. All information relating to the proposed price, including all required supporting documentation must be included in the section of the proposal designated as the Cost/Price Volume. Under no circumstances shall this information and documentation be included elsewhere in the proposal.

Volume III Part A- Introduction The introduction document shall Identify the Offeror and its subcontractor team (name, address, Cage codes, POCs, etc.) include: Table of Contents; total proposed price as supported by the proposal workbook in Part B, summary descriptions of estimating, purchasing, and accounting systems; changes/deviations to audited estimating, purchasing or accounting practices, or Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) disclosure statement included in the preparation for this proposal, and a Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms* *If necessary, provide a glossary of abbreviations and acronyms used with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

Volume III Part B- Proposal Cost/Price Models Un-sanitized Cost/Price Model Offerors shall propose following the instructions in the Attachment 0012 – Cost Workbook Template. All proposed costs shall include formulas and not be hard numbered. The file should be .XLS file format (MS-Excel 365) compatible format. The file shall include all mathematical and operational formulas and shall NOT be “hard numbered.”

Sanitized Cost/Price Model Offerors shall provide a Sanitized cost model removing all rates and price calculations.

Volume III Part C - Proposal Supporting Information IDIQ support QRC Pricing Offerors shall provide a Basis of Estimate (BOE) for the Proposed QRC price. The BOE shall include estimating assumptions and ground rules. No cost data is required in the BOE for the QRC effort as the proposed contract type is Firm Fixed Price and will be evaluated for Balance through Price Analysis. In order to ensure the proposed price is comparable to the competitive prices and validate an understanding of the QRC requirement the BOE will be reviewed by the technical evaluation team.

Hardware Pricing It is anticipated that the Hardware pricing will be the result of subcontract costs and applicable Prime Pass-Through Loadings. Offerors shall provide other than cost or pricing data detailing the pass-through costs to include proposed profit as well as the proposed quotes for the Hardware in order to assess the pass-through costs and establish the delivery Incentive. The BOE shall include estimating assumptions and ground rules. Offerors proposed profit shall not exceed 8% of value added costs (calculation of profit should not include costs of subcontractor/material for an on-time delivery). Offerors shall describe the value-added functions and include cost element and supporting information as applicable to support the proposed costs.

Task Order 1 Support Offerors shall provide a narrative describing all cost elements proposed in the Task Order 1 proposal and provide all supporting documentation for the basis of the proposed costs included in the cost model for first Task Order as detailed below.

BOE Task Order 1 A BOE is required detailing the basis for which all labor hours and categories are proposed. The Government has provided the FTEs per location to support sensor sustainment provided in Attachment 0014 – Task Order 1 Quantities/FTE. In addition, the Offerors shall propose all additional costs to meet the requirement of Attachment 0013 - Task Order 1 PWS. The BOE shall be at a minimum, a level four (4) Work Breakdown Structure, all rolled up to the three (3) programs 1.1 EMARSS, 1.2 GRCS, and 1.3 Future Jet. Offerors shall provide the basis of the Government provided FTE distribution among itself and its subcontract team in the BOE as well as any additionally required labor. The BOEs shall not include rate information as it will be provided to the technical evaluation team to review the realism of the proposed labor mix proposed for the first Task Order. The BOEs shall include estimating assumptions and ground rules. Note: Simply stating the hours proposed are based on historical experience without providing the historical experience details/references is insufficient to demonstrate an understanding of the effort and to assess the realism of the proposed costs.

Direct Labor Support Task Order 1 Offerors shall provide direct labor rate support in the following forms: Most recent Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA) or Forward Pricing Rate Recommendation (FPRR) issued by the cognizant Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Office; or Letters of Intent (LOI) and Resume (letters shall be signed (by both Offeror and prospective employee), include the contract referenced and the agreed to salary); or payroll data (payroll data shall be accompanied by Labor category descriptions and include sufficient information to demonstrate the annual salary); or Salary Survey documentation that shall include copies or screen shots of the salary survey data, the labor description for the survey, the percentile proposed, why/how the percentile proposed was chosen, location of the survey data and date of the data.

Escalation Support Task Order 1 Offerors shall provide support as to how the escalation rate proposed was chosen/calculated. Simply stating the proposed rate is based on history without demonstrating the history of the proposed rate is insufficient to demonstrate realism of the proposed escalation.

Indirect Rate Support Task Order 1 Offerors shall provide support for the proposed indirect rates proposed in the following forms: Most recent FPRA or FPRR issued by the cognizant DCMA Office; or three (3) years of historical data along with the budgeted data that includes the expense level details of each pool and base and the calculation of each indirect rate. Note, if historical/budget rates fluctuate significantly from year to year provide an explanation.

Subcontractor Support Task Order 1 Offerors shall provide appropriate cost or price analyses to establish reasonableness of proposed subcontract prices and include the results of these analyses in the proposal. For example, if proposed costs are based on competitive quotes: provide the competing quotes along with the analysis and the basis of the decision to propose said subcontractor. For subcontractors proposed with cost reimbursement contract terms, the subcontractor shall provide all data required of the Prime Offeror in paragraphs 5.4.2.1 through 5.4.4.4 shall be submitted directly Government in order to assess realism of the proposed subcontractor cost.

Audit Reports Offerors shall include audit reports that support statement made in the introduction regarding the Estimating System, Purchasing System, and Accounting System.

Offerors shall include the proposed price, an index of supporting documentation (part C).

Additional Criteria All proposal amounts shall be proposed in U.S. currency.

Volume IV – Past Performance (Evaluation Factor 3) General Each Offeror must submit a past performance volume with its proposal, containing past performance information (see format in Attachment 0011) in accordance with this section. This information is required for the Offeror and significant subcontractors, and/or teaming partners who are proposed to perform at least 40% of the proposed effort based on the total proposed price or perform aspects of the effort the Offeror considers critical to overall successful performance. Offerors are cautioned that the Government will use data provided by each Offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources in the evaluation of past performance including Government knowledge of the Offeror and its team partners past performance with the agency.

Volume Organization The Past Performance volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

Part A – Summary of Relevant Past Performance Contracts describing the role of the Offeror and each teaming partner, joint venture partner, and/or significant subcontractor that the Offeror is required to provide Past Performance Information Sheets (Attachment 0011).

Part B – Subcontractor/Teaming Partner Consent Letters executed by each teaming partner, joint venture partner and/or significant subcontractors authorizing the release of past performance information so the Offeror can respond to such information.

Relevant Contracts Submit information in accordance with the format contained in Attachment 0011 - Past Performance Information. Submit data on no more than three (3) recent contracts, including a significant teaming partner/subcontractor, that is considered most relevant in demonstrating the Offeror’s ability to perform the proposed effort. See Section M-2.4.4 and M-2.4.5 for a description of the characteristics or aspects the Government will consider in determining recency and relevance. See Table M-2.4.5 for the definitions of relevancy and recency.

The Offeror shall submit past performance information on no more than a total of three (3) contracts/task orders (including past performance information submitted for significant teaming partner and/or significant subcontractors). If an Offeror submits past performance information for an indefinite delivery contract for any teaming partner and/or significant subcontractor, then the Offeror must identify a specific task order under the indefinite delivery contract.

Recent contracts are considered to be efforts that the prime Offeror and its teaming partners, or significant subcontractors have performed within the past five (5) years prior to issuance of this solicitation, or for ongoing efforts, must have been in place at least nine (9) months before the proposal due date.

Specific Content Offerors are required to explain what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the proposed effort and to what aspects of the proposed effort they relate. This may include a discussion of efforts accomplished by the Offeror to resolve problems encountered on prior contracts as well as past efforts to identify and manage program risk. Merely having problems does not automatically equate to an unacceptable assessment, since the problems encountered may have been on a more complex program, or an Offeror may have subsequently demonstrated the ability to overcome the problems encountered. The Offeror is required to clearly demonstrate management actions employed in overcoming problems and the effects of those actions in terms of improvements achieved or problems rectified.

Organizational Structure Change History Many companies have acquired, been acquired by, or otherwise merged with other companies, and/or reorganized their divisions, business groups, subsidiary companies, etc. In many cases, these changes have taken place during the time of performance of relevant past efforts or between conclusion of recent past efforts and this source selection. As a result, it is sometimes difficult to determine what past performance is relevant to this procurement. To facilitate this relevancy determination, include in this proposal volume a "roadmap" describing all such changes in the organization of the company. A pamphlet or other commercial document describing such reorganizations may suffice. As part of this explanation, show how these changes impact the relevance of any efforts identified for past performance evaluation/performance confidence assessment. Since the Government intends to consider past performance information provided by other sources, as well as that provided by the Offerors, the "roadmap" should be both specifically applicable to the efforts identified and general enough to apply to efforts on which the Government receives information from other sources.

Volume V – Contract Documentation Representations and Certifications The purpose of this volume is to provide information to the Government for preparing the contract document and supporting file. The Offeror's proposal must include a signed copy of the solicitation and completion of Sections A through K. This includes small business subcontracting plan information.

Section A (Part A) – Solicitation/Contract Form Completion of blocks 15A/B and16 and signature and date for blocks 17 and 18 of the SF33. Signature by the Offeror on the SF33 constitutes an offer, which the Government may accept.

Section B – Services or Supplies and Costs/Prices Complete pricing information will be filled in by the Government at contract award.

Section I – Contract Clauses The Offeror shall comply with the clauses provided in Section I. Please note that many clauses require the prime contractor to include the same or similar clause in contracts with subcontractors.

Section K (Part B) – Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors Offerors must comply with the clause in Section I – 52.204-7 entitled “System for Award Management.” The KO will check the System for Award Management (SAM) for those Offerors who have been determined to be within the competitive range. Offerors who are not registered in SAM will be advised of the need to register. An Offeror may be determined ineligible for contract award if not registered within SAM at time of award. Offerors are also required to complete additional representations, certifications, acknowledgments and statements reflected in Section K of this solicitation.

Other Information Required Authorized Offeror Personnel Provide information as outlined in Section 2.2.5 items 3 and 4.

Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes, and Applicable Designations Provide company/division's street address, county and facility code; CAGE code; DUNS code; TIN; size of business (small or other than small); and labor surplus area designation. This same information must be provided if the work for this contract will be performed at any other locations. List all locations where work is to be performed and indicate whether such facility is a division, affiliate, or subcontractor, and the percentage of work to be performed at each location.

Part C - Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plan The Offeror shall submit a Government-approved/acceptable OCI Mitigation Plan to the KO which concisely describes all relevant facts concerning any past, present or current planned interest, (financial, contractual, organizational, or otherwise) relating to work to be performed under the DIABLO contract that will or may result in an actual or potential OCI. The OCI Mitigation Plan shall explain how the OCI will be minimized to a level acceptable to the Government.

Non-Government Advisors Offerors are advised that the following contractors will participate as non-Government advisors in the evaluation of proposals. These advisors will be authorized access to only those portions of the proposal data and discussion items that are necessary to enable them to provide their advice. Any objection to disclose information to these non-Government advisors shall be provided in writing before the date set for receipt of proposals and shall include a detailed statement for the basis of the objection.

Company Names and Non-Government Advisors are:

· TBD

Attachments to the Contract The Offeror shall provide the following as attachments to the contract:

Part D – Small Business Participation (Evaluation Factor 4) All Offerors (both other than small businesses (OTSB) and small businesses) shall submit a Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD) as outlined in Attachment 0006 – SBPCD and provide substantiating documentation to demonstrate how the Offeror will meet the objective for the Government to use Small Business Concerns to the maximum extent practicable. The Offeror shall follow the instructions set forth below and in the SBPCD. The information that the Offeror provides will be used to evaluate the Offeror’s proposed participation /commitment to use U.S. small businesses in the performance of this acquisition (as a small business prime, joint venture, teaming arrangement, and/or small business subcontractors) relative to Section M-2.5 – Small Business Participation. The SBPCD will be incorporated into the base contract vehicle as binding commitments and are considered enforceable contractual requirements.

NOTE: The small business participation plan outlines the "specifics" or the "how" or the "details" of the Offeror’s firm intentions to maximize the utilization of small businesses within this acquisition. The Offeror shall articulate small business contributions to contract performance at the Prime contract through first tier subcontract levels. Second and lower tier small business subcontractors will not be considered towards the total small business participation percentage. Small Business Participation annotated in the Offeror’s SBPCD is a separate requirement from the FAR 19.704 Subcontracting Plan Requirements, which will only be reviewed for acceptability for the Offeror deemed to be apparent awardee.

Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD) The Offeror shall provide the Prime Offeror’s size as outlined in the SBPCD.

Pursuant to FAR Part 19, the Government’s objective is that Small Business Concerns (SBC) are used to the maximum extent practicable in the Offeror’s proposed approach to satisfy the requirements of this solicitation for the entire performance period. The Offeror shall identify SBCs that are to be used in their proposed approach to satisfy the requirements. As outlined in the SBPCD, the Offeror shall:

1) Identify the type, variety, and complexity of work to be performed by small business firms.

2) Describe and demonstrate a substantive commitment to small business firms.

3) The Offeror shall provide the participation percentage of small businesses in terms of the total contract value as outlined in the SBPCD.

For this requirement the Governments market research shows that a minimum of 10% of the total contract ceiling value can be performed by small business concerns; therefore, the minimum quantitative requirement has been established at 10% The Offeror shall provide explanation and documentation to support small business participation percentages. Binding commitments shall become enforceable, contractual requirements.

Large businesses may achieve the small business participation requirements through subcontracting to small business. Small businesses may achieve small business participation requirements through their own performance/participation as a prime and also through a joint venture, teaming arrangement, and subcontracting to other small businesses.

NOTE: All supporting documentation is excluded from the page count. Supporting documents will not be incorporated into any resulting contract.

The Offeror shall submit past performance information to demonstrate that it complied with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, for the past five years, as outlined in the SBPCD. Information included here will not be evaluated for Volume IV – Past Performance.

Small Business Subcontracting Plan Other Than Small Businesses (OTSB) shall provide a separate Small Business Subcontracting Plan that contains all of the elements required by FAR 52.219-9. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall be submitted separately from the information required above and in the SBPCD that both OTSB and small businesses are required to submit. The plan, at a minimum, shall address the elements set forth in FAR Clause 52.219-9(d)(1) through (15). Subcontracting Plans shall reflect and be consistent with the commitments offered in the SBPCD. OTSB Firms shall submit acceptable subcontracting plans to be eligible for award. Subcontracting plans will only be reviewed for acceptability for the Offeror deemed to be apparent awardee. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into the resultant contract and is excluded from the small business page count limit.

The work to be performed directly by a small business Prime Offeror shall be evaluated as Small Business Participation. Small business Prime Offerors shall include their information in the above requested subparagraphs and SBPCD as required.

The SBPCD, which is an enforceable, contractual requirement, shall require periodic progress reporting to facilitate government monitoring in the event of an award. The Offeror shall propose annual reporting of the requirements, which will be attached to the resultant contract.

Offerors that have enforceable agreements shall provide fully executed copies (i.e., the entire agreement and not just first and last pages). An enforceable commitment is defined as a written and signed agreement (by both parties) detailing that all parties have agreed to a business relationship for this procurement; the agreement shall be specific in nature. The agreement shall be clear that both parties have defined and agreed to the extent of the relationship to include the type or types of work the subcontractors/partners shall perform. These agreements are excluded from the small business page count limit.

Part E – Government Furnished Property Compliance The Offeror shall provide a Property Management Plan to describe its approach to managing GFP throughout performance of this contract per FAR 45.201(c)(4). This plan shall address each of the outcomes described below (7.11.1.1) and how it is addressed within the Offeror’s written Property Management System Procedures. The Government will review the Offeror’s Property Management Plan on the basis for compliance with FAR 45.201(c)(4) and solicitation requirements. Failure to submit a compliant Property Management Plan with the proposal may result in the Offeror being ineligible for award.

Outcome Description The Property Management Plan shall address the following

1) Acquisition –Offerors shall describe how property acquisitions, Government-furnished property (GFP) and/or contractor-acquired property (CAP), are documented, per FAR 52.245-1(f)(1)(i).

2) Receipt – Offerors shall describe how property receipt of all GP is documented, recorded, and identified, per FAR 52.245-1(f)(1)(ii) and DFARS 252.211-7007(f).

3) Records – Offerors shall describe how property records are created and maintained, per FAR 52.245- 1(f)(1)(iii).

4) Physical Inventory – Offerors shall describe a method to perform, record, and disclose physical inventory results, per FAR 52.245-1(f)(1)(iv). Offerors shall also disclose frequency of inventories.

5) Subcontractor Control – Offerors shall describe whether contractual terms and conditions are flowed down to subcontractors, per FAR 52.245-1(f)(1)(v)(A). Offerors shall outline how subcontracts are properly administered and when reviews of subcontractor Property Management Systems are performed, per FAR 52.245-1(f)(1)(v)(B).

6) Reports – Offerors shall describe a process to create and provide property-related reports, per FAR 52.245- 1(f)(1)(vi).

7) Relief of Stewardship Responsibility and Liability – Offerors shall describe a process to recognize, investigate, and report losses of Government property, per FAR 52.245-1(f)(1)(vii) and DFARS 252.245-7002.

8) Utilization – Offerors shall describe how Government property is to be used, consumed, moved, and stored, per FAR 52.245-1(f)(1)(viii).

9) Maintenance – Offerors shall describe how Government property is to be maintained, and when property requiring replacement and/or capital rehabilitation is to be reported to the Property Administrator, per FAR 52.245-1(f)(1)(ix).

10) Property Closeout – Offerors shall outline how property closeout is performed and when it is reported to the Property Administrator, per FAR 52.245-1(f)(1)(x) and 252.245-7004 (Deviation).

Additionally, the Offeror shall describe the use of the CAP Pre-Screening of the GFP Module in PIEE for any Contractor inventory (as defined in FAR 52.245-1) during the performance of the contract and for contract closeout.

Offeror’s submission shall also include a description of the Property Management System and any customary commercial practices, voluntary consensus standards, or industry-leading practices and standards to be used in managing Government property.

Part F- Other Information Offeror’s submission shall include all other information required to meet solicitation requirement, such as completed DD Form 254, Data Rights Assertion Table, contractor responses to clauses, and other company specific information as required to support the KO responsibility and compliance review.

Cross Reference Matrix To the greatest extent possible, each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated with a minimum of cross referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Information required for proposal evaluation which is not found in its designated volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal. Cross-referencing within a proposal volume is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity.

The Offeror shall prepare a Cross Reference Matrix cross referencing all RFP requirements of sections L and M to the location of the Offeror’s responses in their proposal. The Cross Reference Matrix provides reference information but is not evaluated. The Offeror’s format is acceptable.

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