Attachment 000X Section L Instructions to offerors Draft 20231201..docx

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, Solicitation W519TC-24-R-0011, Attachment 000X, ‘Section L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors’ in the ‘List of Attachments’ Section of the Solicitation and referred to as ‘Section L’ throughout this document)

L.1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. These instructions are a guide for preparing proposals in response to W519TC-24-R-001. These instructions, conditions, and notices to Offerors represent an addendum to and tailoring of FAR 52.212-1, and that in the event of a conflict, the language herein takes precedence over the terms of FAR 52.212-1 (reference FAR 12.302(a)). They describe the extent of information the Offeror provide and emphasize the significant topic areas the Offeror should address in its proposal. Each Offeror shall submit a maximum of one proposal. The USG will not reimburse the Offeror for costs incurred in association with the preparation of its proposal. The USG expects the Offeror to review the PWS contained in the ‘List of Attachments’ Section of this solicitation for further insight into the areas that the Offeror’s proposal must address. Offerors shall include in the proposal sufficient information to enable the USG to determine the Offeror’s understanding of the requirements in each of the evaluated areas. The USG cautions the Offerors that repeating language of the PWS with a statement of intent to perform does not reflect understanding of the requirement. Adherence to the prescribed format is required. Data not submitted with the proposal, but submitted previously or presumed to be known, will not be considered as part of the proposal. Failure to provide proposals in compliance with the instructions specified in the RFP shall render the Offeror’s proposal non-compliant. The USG will not further evaluate the proposal and the USG will not further consider the Offeror’s proposal for award. Offerors must provide information in sufficient detail to allow the USG to assess the Offeror’s ability to successfully execute the GPS effort. The proposal shall be prepared in a clear, legible, and practical manner. In addition, the Offeror shall write the proposal in English and the proposal must be specific and complete as described in these instructions. Offerors shall not specifically prepare samples or descriptive literature for submission with the proposal. Adherence to the prescribed formats will simplify the review process for the USG. The USG reserves the right to conduct discussions, negotiations, or oral presentations, if necessary.

Offerors shall complete the Standard Form 1449 and indicate within its proposal submission (Volume I) that the USG may accept the Offeror’s proposal within 365 calendar days of the solicitation closing date.

L.2. POINT OF CONTACT. The PCO is the sole point of contact for this acquisition. The Offeror shall address any questions or concerns in written English, to the PCO or the Contract Specialist. Except as otherwise indicated, email is the only method of communication.

The PCO for this acquisition is:

Anthony Michael Patera (MSG) E-mail: usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.GPS@army.mil

The Contract Specialist for this acquisition is:

Eric M Jackson Email: usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.GPS@army.mil

L.3. STANDARD PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS. This section specifies the instructions each Offeror shall use in preparing its proposal. The intent to ensure a certain degree of uniformity in proposal format for evaluation purposes.

The Offeror shall submit four separate volumes. These volumes shall be self-contained and shall not be cross-referenced, with the exception of the Price Volume. Unless specifically requested, the Offeror shall not contain pricing information in any volume except the Price Volume. The USG may consider proposals not structured IAW these instructions non-compliant and the USG may not evaluate the proposal. The USG will not assume the duty to search for data or information to cure problems discovered in any proposal submitted. The burden of providing complete and thorough information to address the elements below remains with the Offeror. The proposal shall include the following volumes subject to the limitations discussed below (exclusions discussed, following the table):

Exclusions:

-Cover pages -Table of contents -List of figures -Glossaries -Tabs/Dividers -Other items as indicated in each Volume -Team Arrangements / Joint Ventures -Sample Resumes -Licenses -Past Performance Consent Letters and Commitment Letters from Major Subcontractors (The USG does not consider Labor Brokers Major Subcontractors) -Staffing Plan per L.5.2.3 and M.9.2.3 (including subparagraphs) -Training Plan per L.5.3. and M.9.3 (including subparagraphs) -ANSI/ASIS Compliance Plan per L.5.1.2 and M.9.1.2 (including subparagraphs) -Combatting Traffic in Persons (CTIP) Compliance Plan per L.5.2.4 and M.9.2.4 (including subparagraphs) -Risk Assessment Matrix per L.5.1.3.1, L.5.1.3.2, and L.5.4.1.1 --Any financial capability documents -Recruitment Plan per L.5.2.1 and M.9.2.1 (including subparagraphs) -Retention Plan per L.5.2.2 and M.9.2.2 (including subparagraphs)

Offerors shall submit their proposals via email submitted to the Contracting Office by the solicitation closing date. The Offeror may divide the page count between the Technical sub-factors as deemed appropriate. Each page is defined as one sheet, one-side. The USG will remove excess pages from the back of each volume and will NOT be read or evaluated. Page limitations do not prohibit the USG from requesting additional support data. The USG will consider proposals not structured IAW these instructions incomplete, the USG may not evaluate, and the USG may return the Offeror’s proposal at the Offeror’s expense.

Offerors shall submit one copy of each volume. The Offeror shall submit via electronic submission to the GPS mailbox at: usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.GPS@army.mil or https://safe.apps.mil/ and must be virus free. If utilizing DoD SAFE, please enter the following e-mail addresses to ensure successful delivery and download of files: usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.GPS@army.mil. The USG will handle late proposals IAW the procedures described at FAR 15.208(b). The USG will promptly notify Offerors whose proposals are late of the late receipt and that the USG will not consider the proposal. Maximum e-mail attachment size is 15MB, which includes the e-mail itself and ALL attachments. Complete proposal submittal may take numerous emails. When submitting multiple e-mails, the Offeror must submit e-mails consecutively. In addition, the Offerors must identify the total number of emails the USG can expect to receive (Example: Email 1 of 3, Email 2 of 3, and Email 3 of 3). Please note that the USG will not accept self-extracting .exe and .zip files. The USG advises the Offerors to confirm the receipt of proposals. Failure to do so risks the failure to submit a timely proposal. Note: Receipt means receipt in the e-mail inboxes of the above mentioned e-mail box which the responsible individual will monitor, not merely at a USG server. Failure to confirm receipt will result in the waiver of any argument of an offer being timely sent, but not delivered. It is highly recommended that Offerors request a delivery confirmation or other form of acknowledgement to verify the USG received the Offeror’s proposal submission. Should an Offeror have difficulties with the delivery of proposals, please immediately notify the PCO at mailbox: usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.GPS@army.mil.

L.3.1. Proposal Page Layout. Pages must be 8 ½ x 11”, 12 Point, Arial or Times New Roman font, single spaced. Offerors may utilize Arial or Times New Roman font, 10 point for graphics and tables. 11x17 inch size pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations; however, each 11x17 inch size page counts as two pages. The specified page limitations include all attachments, not to include introductions, table of contents, required notices, and partnership agreements with sources or technical specifications of proposed services or resumes.

L.3.2. Proposal Organization. No classified material shall appear anywhere in the proposal. All proposal volumes shall include:

L.3.2.1. Front cover, a table of contents, and the body of the proposal. The Offeror shall clearly identify all factor and sub-factor narratives.

L.3.2.2. List of Tables and Figures for each Volume.

L.3.2.3. Within in the proposal the Offeror shall address the PWS Section and Section M in which the information addresses.

L.3.2.4. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms for each Volume.

L.3.3. At a minimum, all cover sheets shall contain the following information:

L.3.3.1 Offerors Proposal in response to Solicitation W519TC-24-R-0011 IAW solicitation instructions L.3.3.2 Volume Number and Title L.3.3.3 Name and Address of Offeror L.3.3.4 Date of Submission L.3.3.5. Offerors Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

L.3.3.6 Offerors Point of Contact information to include phone number and email L.3.4 Freedom of Information Act The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its amendments have resulted in an increasing number of requests from outside the USG, for copies of contractors’ proposals and other documents submitted to federal agencies. If an Offeror’s submission contains information that it believes should be withheld from such requestors under FOIA on the grounds that it contains trade secrets and commercial or financial information [5 USC 552(b)(4)], the Offeror should mark its submission in accordance with FAR 52.215-1 and in the following manner:

L.3.4.1. The Offeror should place the following notice on the title page: Some parts of this document, as identified on individual pages, are considered by the submitter to be privileged or confidential trade secret or commercial or financial information not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Material considered privileged or confidential on such grounds is contained on page(s)___.

L.3.4.2. Each individual item considered privileged or confidential under FOIA should be marked by placing the text within {brackets} with the following notice placed in the right margin: Privileged or Confidential.

Failure to do so may result in an involuntary release via a FOIA request. All information in the proposal not designated may be subject to automatic public disclosure if requested under the FOIA. The Offeror must be emphasize that under the FOIA, no information is automatically exempt from public disclosure. In the event of a FOIA request for information which the Offeror has designated as "confidential," the USG will notify the Offeror prior to disclosure.

Regarding Price Summary Sheets provided in Excel format by the USG, the Offer shall not make any alterations to the attachments. The Offeror shall attach a cover letter citing which materials the USG shall consider confidential using the language above.

L.4. VOLUME I – MANDATORY MINIMUMS: PROOF OF FACILITIES CLEARANCE, VALIDATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ANSI/ASIS PCS.1-2022, MANDATORY MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS l.4.1. Prior to the evaluation of non-price factors, proposals will be reviewed for compliance with each Offeror’s ability to meet the Mandatory Minimum Requirements. Proposals failing to meet Mandatory Minimum Requirements will be excluded from further consideration and will not be evaluated.

L.4.2. Facilities Clearance: Offerors must provide proof of a current US Facility clearance at the SECRET level IAW DoDD 5220.22, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual. This SECRET level clearance requirement applies to the prime and subcontractors. The Offeror shall provide proof of a facilities clearance at time of proposal submission. For those Offerors submitting a proposal as a newly formed partnership, joint venture, or limited liability company, the requirement for a current Facility Clearance at the SECRET level can be satisfied through the submittal of documentation evidencing the fact that all of the partners or member companies of the partnership currently possess the required Facility Clearance, or at a minimum, those entities requiring access to classified information possess a current Facility Clearance L.4.3. Validation of compliance with ANSI/ASIS PSC.1-2022: Offerors must provide validation of compliance with ANSI/ASIS PSC.1– 2022, American National Standard, Management System for Quality of Private Security Company Operations— Requirements with Guidance or the International Standard ISO 18788, Management System for Private Security Operations—Requirements with Guidance.

L.4.4. Offeror shall provide in this volume a sufficient number of contracts listed in the Mandatory Minimum Matrix Form (See Section L - Exhibit X ) substantiating that within the last five (5) years, (and for the minimum duration of at least two (2) years combined within the those five (5) years) Offeror has performed contract(s) (Federal, State or Private Sector) as a contractor (prime or sub) outside the U.S. providing all three (3) of the following type of security services: (a) armed personal protective, and (b) armed guard, in a “high risk, high threat environment” outside the United States. In doing so, the Offeror shall ensure the following is met:

1. Offeror must have performed at least one (1) security service contract (armed personal protective or armed guard valued at least $10 million annually; and

1. Offeror must have performed at least one (1) security service contract (armed personal protective or armed guard where its services were rendered in multiple locations; and

1. Offeror must have performed at least one (1) security contract (armed personal protective or armed guard where it employed at least 75 personnel providing direct services under the contract.

In addition to the Mandatory Minimum Matrix Form requirement, Exhibit X, Offerors shall provide a typed narrative, not to exceed five (5) pages, outlining how they have met the mandatory minimum requirements listed above under L.4.4. a., b., and c. above, providing security services while performing under the contracts listed in the Mandatory Minimum Matrix. Offerors shall ensure all dates, numbers, locations, etc. match with the Mandatory Minimum Matrix and do not conflict.

NOTE: It may be possible that an Offeror provides in its proposal package reference to only (1) one contract meeting all requirements stated in paragraph 1 above. An Offeror may have performed armed personal protective, armed guard and team-based emergency response security guards in a $10 million annual contract in multiple locations, employing 75 personnel providing direct services in high risk, high threat environments for two (2) years combined within the past five years. If these component requirements are contained in one contract, then that one contract would be sufficient in addressing the mandatory minimum requirements.

L.4.4. Solicitation: Utilizing Adobe Acrobat, Offerors must provide a completed and signed copy of the solicitation including Sections A-K and any Amendments.

L.4.5. Introduction/Executive Summary: The introduction/executive summary shall consist of no more than five pages and shall provide a brief overview of your company.

L.5. VOLUME II – TECHNICAL. The proposal shall include a proposed approach to successfully execute SSS requirements, comprised of four sub-factors:

Sub-factor 1 – Program Management

L.5.1. Sub-factor 1 –Program Management. The Offeror shall describe its approach to and demonstrate its understanding of the processes, procedures, capabilities and experience it will employ and rely upon to ensure successful execution of the requirements of the resulting contract from on-set through the final performance period. The Offeror’s proposal shall include discussion of all the following aspects of managing the GPS mission:

L.5.1.1. OCONUS AOR Experience. Describe the Offeror’s level of experience working security contracts in austere OCONUS contingency environments that demonstrates its level of skill and working knowledge in this environment. Specifically address compliance with Host Country Labor Laws, Sponsorships, Visas, and other international rules and regulations that demonstrate your understanding of the processes, procedures, capabilities and experience necessary to successfully execute the OCONUS requirements.

L.5.1.2. ANSI/ASIS Compliance Plan. In addition to providing proof of validation of compliance with the ANSI/ASIS PSC.1-2022, the Offeror shall submit a compliance plan that will include a schedule of surveillance audits to assure continued compliance and a process of continual improvement. Audit evidence will not be more than one year preceding the date of the submission. Audit evidence can consist of (1) a certificate issued by a certification body or registrar accredited through an International Accreditation Forum recognized national accreditation body (preferred), (2) A second party audit of company policies and procedures by an accredited auditing and compliance organization, or (3) another form of independent review and assessment with full description of the audit process and justification for not using independent third party audit and certification (least preferred.) Compliance validation will include the services and geographic locations covered by the audit or certification.

The Offeror shall submit the significant risks identified according to ANSI/ASIS PSC.1 Article 7.2 for this contract and identify controls and treatments for those risks.

L.5.1.3. Transition of Operations (Phase In and Phase Out). The Offeror’s proposal shall provide a comprehensive and thorough approach for transitioning of operations with minimal disruption of services to include the following:

L.5.1.3.1. The Offeror shall provide a draft transition-in plan which shall include, at a minimum, the following: Key and non-key personnel phase-in process, methodology/plan on the proposed process to seamlessly take over all existing procedures and operating processes, methodology/plan for efficient and effective knowledge transfer; General timetable for transition events, description of how contractor will complete in-processing, and a description of the proposed plan to coordinate transition with outgoing contractor for on-going Task Order. Offeror will include a Risk Assessment Matrix prepared and consistent with Attachment 000X - Annex X, ATP 5-19 Risk Management.

L.5.1.3.2. The offeror shall also provide a transition–out plan which shall include, at a minimum, the following: Details on how all procedures and operating processes will be communicated to the personnel taking over duties, a description of all documentation that will be turned over and where it is maintained, a timetable for all transition events, a description of how knowledge transfer will occur to the personnel taking over duties, and a description of how contractor personnel will complete out-processing.

Offeror will include Risk Assessment Matrix prepared and consistent with Attachment 000X - Annex X, ATP 5-19 Risk Management.

L.5.2. Sub-factor 2 – Personnel Management. The Offeror shall describe its approach to and demonstrate its understanding of the processes, procedures, capabilities and experience it will employ and rely upon and the oversight it will engage to ensure successful execution of the requirements of the resulting contract from on-set through the final performance period. GPS requires Personnel Management on a number of levels IAW the PWS. The Offeror’s Personnel Management proposal shall include discussion of the following:

L.5.2.1. Recruitment Plan. Provide a detailed recruitment plan to include recruiting and hiring various skills and personnel resources required for contract/task order execution IAW the PWS. Address both U.S. Citizen Third Country National (TCN), Other Country National (OCN), and Host Country personnel resources. More specifically, Offeror’s shall detail the approach to recruit the specified personnel with the background, qualification, and experience as reference in the PWS. The plan should demonstrate how the Offeror will independently verify all minimum qualifications and provide comprehensive oversight and quality control through recruiting, vetting, selecting and submitting the best qualified applicants from a pool of candidates, maximizing quality while minimizing delays. Offeror’s shall address the understanding of and implementation approach to the numerous Host Country Labor Laws to include Sponsorship and Visa processing and other international requirements associated with staffing this mission. As a method to assure that the laws and regulations of States providing other country nationals are consistent U.S. regulations and international law, recruitment plans that draw exclusively from Montreux Document participating countries are preferred.

L.5.2.2. Retention Plan. Discuss the Offerors plan to manage the retention of personnel with the skill sets for this contract in an environment where such skill sets are in high demand. The approach should include the Offeror’s tools and any mechanisms to motivate or incentivize outstanding contract performance to retain staff at all levels of the workforce and quickly fill vacancies in an austere OCONUS environment. The Offeror’s approach should also include a plan to proactively manage attrition of personnel to minimize disruption to performance of services. Offeror will include personnel turnover data from similar contracts in the past five years to evaluate the ability of the Offeror to retain quality personnel.

L.5.2.3. Organizational Structure, Contract Program Management, and Key Personnel. Discuss both CONUS and OCONUS corporate roles to ensure successful contract execution at multiple locations throughout the AOR IAW the PWS. Detail at the program level the Offerors proposed strategy for Contract Program Management Personnel responsible for ultimate contract execution, including the authority, experience, and capability for the key onsite Contract Program Management. Include organization resource and financial capability for operations, integrated corporate communication, coordination lines of authority, and the approach to interfacing with the USG program administration and oversight. Outline the role of the Contract Program Management personnel in regard to ensuring the success of the GPS requirement. Discuss oversight of the training and mentoring progress and different tier or training, mentoring, managing, and tracking performance indicators directly related to the mission. Include sample annual training and staffing plan that will track monthly actuals to include performance tracking reports and training progress reports.

Discuss the plan to incorporate sexual harassment and assault reporting and prevention in the corporate culture and at the program execution levels.

Include a sample resume for each Contract Program Management key position (limited to two pages per position but are excluded from the overall Technical Volume page count) and describe the skill set and how it relates to the requirements of the contract.

L.5.2.4. Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) Compliance Plan. The Offeror shall provide a detailed CTIP Compliance Plan IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.222-50 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.225-7995(d)(8). The Offeror shall implement its Plan in order to significantly mitigate non-compliant TIP issues and/or violations. The Offeror must exhibit a comprehensive technical approach in establishing a program, defined by the standards outline in its CTIP Compliance Plan. The CTIP Compliance plan must describe the frequency and method for performing training, inspections, reporting, and corrective actions that will prevent CTIP violations. The Offeror’s CTIP compliance plan must demonstrate how its Plan implements to ethically source, vet, and recruit employees, specifically OCNs if employed, and prevent against abuse/exploitation by the contract employee’s supervisors. The CTIP compliance plan shall include a certification IAW FAR 52.222-56, Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan.

L.5.2.4.1. The Offeror’s CTIP policy statement. Offerors are responsible for adhering to all requirements IAW FAR 52.222-50.

L.5.2.4.2. A risk analysis identifying areas subject to probable TIP violations and controls to be implemented to mitigate those risks during recruitment and active employment of potential employees.

L.5.2.4.3. The Offeror’s ethics, compliance awareness, and CTIP training program demonstrating the importance of employee safety, the employee’s legal rights, and actions to be taken against an employee, supervisor, or subcontractor for violations.

L.5.2.4.4. A process for employees to report, without fear of retaliation, any activity inconsistent with the policy prohibiting trafficking in persons. The description shall include detailed investigation procedures of all reports to determine validity and severity and the coordination of immediate notification of corrective action(s) IAW FAR 52.222-50(d).

L.5.2.4.5. A recruitment and wage plan shall address the following:

L.5.2.4.5.1. An affirmative statement that the Offeror understands and will comply with host country and country of origin labor laws and the legal processes to recruit and deploy workers from selected country of origin to the host country. The statement shall include the Offeror’s compliance to only permit the use of recruitment companies with TIP-trained employees that prohibit the charging of recruitment fees to the employee.

L.5.2.4.5.2. A list of the countries from which the Offeror or its recruitment company will source workers, copies of recruitment licenses to demonstrate requisite legal status to do overseas recruitment from the country of origin, and the process to recruit employees and establish wages meeting the applicable host country legal requirements.

L.5.2.4.5.3. The Offeror shall describe the methods used to audit and enforce the recruitment plan.

L.5.2.4.6. Procedures to prevent employees, supervisors, or subcontractors at any tier from engaging in TIP and the process to resolve any such issues or violations if they occur. The Offeror must identify controls to monitor, detect, and guard against potential coercion and the Offeror must describe the method used to audit those controls.

L.5.3. Sub-factor 3 – Training Management. The Offeror’s proposal shall include its plan to develop the core operational systems to include development and implementation of training programs essential to support the training of GPS efforts. Training Plan specifics shall include: training goals and objectives, training methods and curriculums to achieve the goals and objectives, assessment of core competencies, training time frames and dates, advancement requirements based on systematic approach for both learning and application methods, and other specifics of the plan. The plan shall identify monthly milestones to mark the achievement of learning objective and ensure compliance and timely accomplishment.

L.5.3.1. Training and Qualifications Program. The Offeror shall provide a written narrative explaining how its proposed training and qualifications program will meet the requirements described in this PWS. This description will include a training plan, lesson plans, certified training and qualification instructors, and Learning Management System (LMS), and records maintenance. The Offeror shall explain its training and qualifications program methods and how these methods are capable of maximizing advanced planning, quality, accessibility, and adaptability to other training requirements or opportunities as appropriate. The Offeror shall include the following within its Training and Qualifications Program:

L.5.3.1.1. Draft training plan acknowledging all the training and qualification requirements described in Part 3 of the PWS and all training administration. The draft training plan will address training sites, available resources, frequency of training, and method of evaluating and recording training.

L.5.3.1.2. Draft sample lesson plan addressing one of the specific training requirements in Part 3 of the PWS.

L.5.3.1.3. A narrative statement addressing compliance with the requirements for Training Instructors and Weapon Qualification Instructors.

L.5.3.1.4. Proposed LMS system information:

· Technical Aspects

· Capabilities

· Hosting and Accessibility

· Course Development

L.5.3.1.5. Outsourced training. Will include methods to assure instructor competence/certification and evaluation of training provided.

L.5.3.1.6. Records Maintenance/ Training History Sub-factor 4 - L.5.4. Logistics Management.

L.5.4.1. Supply Chain Management. The Offeror will describe its supply chain management to enable mobilization, sustainment, and demobilization of personnel, required equipment, and routine supplies over the term of the contract. The description will include sources, licensing requirements, and resiliency considerations for the following areas:

· Life support, to include housing and messing (food.)Personal equipment, including uniforms, duty equipment including personal protective equipment

· Major equipment described in Part 8 of the PWS and maintenance of that equipment

· Fuel

· Medical support

· Weapons, Hazardous Materials, and Munitions. The Offeror will describe its procedures for procurement of weapons, hazardous materials, and munitions described in ISO 18788 Article 8.6.3. Procedures that meet all elements of ISO 18788 Article A.8.6.3 will be preferred.

· Transportation and movement of personnel

· Operations Center L.5.4.1.1. Offeror will include Risk Assessment Matrix for supply chain risk prepared consistent with Annex A, ATP 5-19 Risk Management.

L.6. VOLUME III – PAST PERFORMANCE. Offerors shall submit past performance information on up to three recent and relevant USG and/or commercial contracts for the Prime Contractor and two recent/relevant USG and/or commercial contracts for each major subcontractor (labor brokers are not considered major subcontractors). For purposes of this requirement, the USG defines recent and relevant in Section M. The Offeror shall also submit the written consents of its major subcontractors to allow the disclosure of its subcontractors’ past performance information to the Offeror. In addition, signed letters of commitment shall be included for all major subcontractors. Failure to submit signed letters of commitment may result in non-consideration of the major subcontractor identified. In regards to new corporate entities, Offerors may submit data on prior contracts involving its parent company. The Offeror shall organize this volume into the following sections:

L.6.1. Section 1 – Contract Descriptions. This section shall include the following information in the following format. The Offeror shall list its data first followed by each proposed major subcontractor, alphabetically.

a) Contractor/Subcontractor place of performance, CAGE Code and DUNS Number. The USG recommends that Offerors limit references to those involving its performance as a prime or first tier subcontractor only. If the Offeror performed the work as a subcontractor, also provide the name of the prime contractor and Point of Contact (POC) within the prime contractor organization.

(b) USG contracting activity, and current address, PCO's name, e-mail address and telephone numbers.

(c) USG's technical representative/Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and current email address, and telephone numbers.

(d) USG contract administration activity and the Administrative Contracting Officer's name, and current email address, and telephone number.

(e) Contract Number and Delivery Order Numbers (as applicable).

(f) Contract Type (specific type such as Fixed-Price (FP), Cost Reimbursement (CR), Time & Material (T&M), etc.). In the case of Indefinite Delivery contracts, indicate specific type (i.e., Requirements, Definite Quantity, and Indefinite Quantity) and secondary contract type (i.e., FP, CR, T&M, etc.).

(g) Awarded price/cost and final/projected final.

(h) Original delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion or work.

(i) Period of Performance

L.6.2. Section 2 – Performance. Offerors shall provide a specific narrative explanation of each contract listed in Section 1, Contract Description, describing the objectives achieved and detailing how the effort is relevant to the requirement of this RFP. For any contracts that did not/do not meet original schedule or technical performance requirements, provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for the shortcomings and any corrective action(s) taken to avoid recurrence. The Offerors shall list each time the Offeror revised the delivery schedule and provide an explanation of why the revision was necessary. The Offeror shall address all Requests for Deviation and Requests for Waiver with respect to causes and corrective actions. The Offerors shall also provide copies of any Cure Notices, Letters of Concern, or Show Cause Letters received on each contract listed and a description of any corrective action implemented by the Offeror or proposed major subcontractor. The Offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination. For any contracts with adverse performance, the Offeror shall identify every recent and relevant contract awarded that encountered any performance problems related to deliverables or services, and any recent and relevant contracts that were in whole or in part terminated; these are excluded from the Past Performance Factor page count.

L.6.3. Section 3 – Subcontracts. Offerors shall provide an outline of how the Offeror will assign the effort required by this RFP for performance within the Offeror's corporate entity and among the proposed subcontractors. The information provided for the prime Offeror and each proposed major subcontractor must include the entire company name, company address, CAGE Code, DUNS Number and type of work the Offeror will perform by citing the applicable USG PWS subparagraph number. The USG defines Major subcontractors as members of an Offeror's overall team when the members are expected to perform ten percent or more of the proposed effort's target cost.

L.7. VOLUME IV – PRICE.

L.7.1. The Offeror shall complete the GPS Price Matrix (Attachment 000X).

L.7.2. The Offeror shall complete all tabs within the GPS Price Matrix with the exception of the Summary Tab. The Summary Tab automatically populates with information from the Ordering Period tabs. The Offeror shall enter its name on Summary Tab in the cell highlighted in Yellow. The Offeror is not required to complete any additional data on the Summary tab.

The Offeror shall enter Firm Fixed Price ceiling rates for each of the CLINs list on the Ordering Period tabs. The USG will use these ceiling for future task orders. The Offerors shall proposed the Firm Fixed Price ceiling rates using the XXXXX as the location of performance. The Offeror shall propose the ceiling rates as follows for the Ordering Period tabs (Ordering Periods 1 - 10):

· CLINs X001 through X007: CLINs X001 through X007 contain Sub-CLINs which include three Security Clearance Levels: No Clearance, Secret Clearance and Top Secret Clearance. The USG highlighted in YELLOW where the Offeror shall enter the daily rate for each required Security Clearance Level. The Government has provided quantities that are for evaluation purposes only.

· CLIN X008 and CLIN X009: The Offeror is required to propose a Firm Fixed DAILY RATE for the Non-Tactical Vehicles and the Light Armored Vehicles. The USG highlighted in YELLOW where the Offeror shall enter the daily rate in the cells.

· CLIN X010: The Offeror is required to propose a Firm Fixed Daily Rate for Housing / Life Support. The Offeror shall enter the daily rate in the cells that are highlighted in YELLOW.

· CLIN X013: The Offeror is required to propose a per person Firm Fixed Rate for a 90 Day Mobilization and a 120 Day Mobilization for each sub-CLIN. The Offeror shall enter the per person rate in the cells that are highlighted in YELLOW. For future task orders, the Government may utilize either a 90 day or 120 day Mobilization.

· CLIN X012: The Offeror is required to propose a per person Firm Fixed Rate for Demobilization. The Offeror shall enter the per person rate in the cells that are highlighted in YELLOW.

L.7.3. All proposed prices will be binding for all locations where a task order is issued during the period of performance. The Offeror shall state proposed rates in current U.S. dollars and are limited to two decimal places.

L.7.4. The USG highlighted each area that requires the Offeror’s input in Yellow. Failure to complete the GPS Price Matrix in its entirety may result in the Offeror not being eligible for award. The USG will conduct its analysis by evaluating the information submitted by the Offeror in response to L.7.

L.7.5. The Government reserves the right to require the submission of any data (i.e. cost or pricing data) necessary to validate the reasonableness of an offer.

L.7.6. The Offeror is not to add any other information to the GPS Price Matrix, nor shall Offerors make any changes to the GPS Price Matrix.|