Attach 7_ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1.docx

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 -- INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS, COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUNE 2020)

Proposals received are subject to the requirements specified in FAR 52.212-1 unless otherwise tailored in the Addendum to the solicitation.

1. Proposal Preparation Instructions.

1.1. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of offers, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, and representations and certifications, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. By submission of its proposal the offeror agrees to hold the prices firm for 180 calendar days from the closing date. Offerors shall submit only one proposal as the Government will review only one proposal per offeror.

1.2. All submissions shall reference the solicitation number: FA4690-21-R-0007. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 pm Mountain Standard Time, 13 July 2021. Failure to furnish a complete proposal may result in the proposal being determined non-responsive by the government. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email or through the DoD Safe online application (https://safe.apps.mil/). If delivering through DoD Safe, you must coordinate with the below POCs to request a file “drop-off” invitation. Proposals shall be submitted via email or in DoD Safe prior to the time set for proposal closing to both of the below POCs:

TSgt Alexander Lytie (alexander.lytie@us.af.mil) Mr. Mark Salyer (mark.salyer@us.af.mil)

1.3. Direct any questions or concerns you have to TSgt Alexander Lytie or Mark Salyer. All questions must be in writing and will be accepted via email to mark.salyer@us.af.mil and alexander.lytie@us.af.mil. Requests for Information (RFI) will not be answered via phone. For verification your written request was received, offerors may contact TSgt Lytie at 605-385-2141. All questions must be submitted no later than 2:00 pm Mountain Standard Time 29 June 2021.

1.4. The offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table below. The titles and contents of the volumes will be as defined in this table, all which shall be within the required page limitation and with the number of copies as specified. Pages exceeding the page limitations indicated in this Section will be removed from the proposal and will not be read or evaluated and may render the proposal unacceptable. The proposal organization shall be as follows:

Volume No. *

Representations and Certifications, and any other fill-in clauses and provisions that are included in the different sections of this solicitation. Included all amendments in this volume.

As Required

1.5. Volumes shall be submitted in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

1.6. Pages shall be single spaced with 1.5 spacing. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text size shall be no less than 10 point. 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 size and format restrictions shall apply to responses to evaluation notices.

1. General Format and Content. The offeror shall submit the following volumes of material. A complete proposal consists of three (3) separate volumes:

Volume I – Completed Request for Proposal (RFP)

Completed RFP shall consist of the completed and signed RFP, to include any amendments issued, with a cover letter delineating any exceptions taken to the RFP terms and conditions with accompanying rationale, and compete pricing to include Attachment 4, Bid Schedule. However, offerors are cautioned that any noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the RFP may cause their proposal to be determined unacceptable and therefore not considered eligible for award. Offerors shall ensure that all clauses and provisions that require “fill in” information are appropriately completed, including the proposed prices associated with the contract line items in the Schedule of the RFP.

Volume II – Past and Present Performance

PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION - Only references for same or similar type contract desired.

(a) Quality and Satisfaction Rating for Contracts Completed in the Past Five (5) Years: Provide any information currently available (letters, metrics, customer surveys, independent surveys, etc.) which demonstrates customer satisfaction with overall job performance and quality of completed product for same or similar type contract. In addition, explain corrective actions taken in the past, if any, for substandard performance and any current performance problems such as cost overruns, extended performance periods, numerous warranty calls, etc. Past performance information regarding predecessor companies will not be accepted.

(b) Comprehensive List of Recent and Relevant Contracts in the Past Five (5) Years (Attachment 5): Provide a comprehensive list of recent and relevant contracts over the past five- (5) years from the issuance date of this solicitation. A Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 6) must be completed for each contract listed in Attachment 5 for it to be considered for evaluation. Include the following contract information for each contract listed in Attachment 5:

(1) Contract Number

(2) Total dollar value (original and final)

(3) Contracting Agency

(4) Title of Contract

(5) Government program manager (name, address, phone number)

(6) Description of program/project

(7) Contracting Officer (name, address, and phone number)

(8) Period of performance

(9) Type of Contract (Firm Fixed Price)

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Attachment 6) - Only references for same or similar type contract desired. Additionally, all previous contracts submitted via Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 6) must be identified within Attachment 5. Questionnaires shall be sent directly to the Contracting Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base.

(a) Performance Questionnaires: The government will evaluate the quality and extent of offeror's performance deemed relevant to the requirements of this RFP. The government will use information submitted by the offeror and other sources such as other Federal Government offices and commercial sources, to assess performance. Using the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 6) provide no more than five (5), of the most relevant contracts performed for Federal agencies and commercial customers within the last five (5) years. Relevant contracts include comprehensive data processing in a production environment that are similar or greater in scope, magnitude and complexity than the effort described in the Performance Work Statement. The evaluation of past performance information will take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to the instant acquisition.

(b) If a teaming arrangement is contemplated, provide complete information as to the arrangement, including any relevant and recent past/present performance information on previous teaming arrangements with same partner. If this is a first time joint effort, each party to the arrangement must provide a list of past and present relevant contracts.

(c) Subcontractor Consent: Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor’s consent. Provide with the proposal a letter from all subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement, consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor.

(d) The Present/Past Performance Questionnaire (see RFP Attachment 6) will be one means used by the Government to obtain present/past performance information. The Government reserves the right to change, alter, and/or supplement the questionnaire without further notice to the offeror(s). The offeror shall send out and track the completion of the Present/Past Performance Questionnaires (See RFP Attachment 6) to each of the offeror’s, joint venture members and/or critical subcontractors. The responsibility to send out and track the completion of the Present/Past Performance Questionnaires rests solely with the offeror - i.e., it shall not be delegated to any other entity. Exert your best effort to ensure that at least one POC per relevant contract submit a completed Present/Past Performance Questionnaire directly to the Government not later than the date established in the RFP for receipt of proposals. POCs must submit their completed Present/Past Performance Questionnaire electronically by email to alexander.lytie@us.af.mil.

Volume III – Written Technical Proposal

(a) General: The written technical proposal shall be clear, concise, and include all the information required by this provision in sufficient detail for effective evaluation. 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 the Government has no prior knowledge of their capabilities, work processes, facilities, and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror’s technical proposal.

(b) Format and Specific Content: The following information shall be provided in the written technical proposal and will be evaluated to assess technical acceptability in accordance with Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items, Basis for Award. Note: The object of the technical factor is to focus in on a significant discriminator (or discriminators) that will allow the Government to assess technical acceptability. Here you will need to identify your technical discriminators. If technical sub-factors are used, they should be kept to a minimum. The written technical proposal shall address each of the following sub-factors to describe the offeror’s proposed approach to performing the requirements set forth in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Subfactor One: Equipment Plan. (Acceptable/Unacceptable).

The Offeror shall provide an equipment plan outlining their approach including the following:

The offeror shall propose an equipment plan on obtaining and maintaining all necessary equipment to fulfill PWS requirements (quantity/type of equipment). Indicate the number and size/capacity of equipment employed in each of the service areas outlined in key parts of paragraphs 1.1-1.7 of the PWS.

Subfactor Two: Staffing Plan. (Acceptable/Unacceptable).

The Offeror shall provide a staffing plan outlining their approach including the following:

The offeror shall propose a staffing plan that includes the proposed number of personnel to meet the requirements as outlined in the PWS, and also identifies the method of attracting and hiring skilled manpower projected to meet this requirement.

Subfactor Three: Mobilization Plan. (Acceptable/Unacceptable).

The offeror shall provide a mobilization plan outlining their approach including the following:

The offeror shall propose a mobilization plan that includes a chronological outline from the time of award until the contract start date. The length of time the contractor will need to assemble and coordinate all personnel and equipment to perform and meet the requirements as outlined in the PWS.

(End of Provision Addendum)