DRAFT_3IS III_Atch 15_Section L_v1.0.pdf

Innovation, Integration, and Information Support (3IS) III

RFP: FA2518-22-R-0023

Section J Attachment 15: Section L – Instructions, Conditions & Notices to Offerors

L-1. NOTICE: The following solicitation provision pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference.

A. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION ((ALTERNATE I (OCT

1997)

B. DEFENSE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT (DFARS) CLAUSES

252.215-7008 ONLY ONE OFFER (JUL 2019)

C. FAR SOLICITATION PROVISIONS IN FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract consisting of Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Reimbursement and Firm Fixed Price, line items resulting from this solicitation.

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Provisions may be viewed in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov

(End of Provision)

D. DFARS PROVISIONS IN FULL TEXT

252.237-7024 NOTICE OF CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES

(OCT 2010)

a. Definitions. “Essential contractor service” and “mission-essential functions” have the meanings given in the clause at 252.237-7023, Continuation of Essential Contractor Services, in this solicitation.

b. The offeror shall provide with its offer a written plan describing how it will continue to perform the essential contractor services listed in Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement (PWS) during periods of crisis. The offeror shall–

1. Identify provisions made for the acquisition of essential personnel and resources, if necessary, for continuity of operations for up to 30 days or until normal operations can be resumed;

2. Address in the plan, at a minimum—

i. Challenges associated with maintaining essential contractor services during an extended event, such as a pandemic that occurs in repeated waves;

ii. The time lapse associated with the initiation of the acquisition of essential personnel and resources and their actual availability on site;

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iii. The components, processes, and requirements for the identification, training, and preparedness of personnel who are capable of relocating to alternate facilities or performing work from home;

iv. Any established alert and notification procedures for mobilizing identified “essential contractor service” personnel; and

v. The approach for communicating expectations to contractor employees regarding their roles and responsibilities during a crisis.

(End of provision)

L-2. PRE-AWARD SURVEY

To assist in the determination of contractor responsibility as defined in FAR 9.1, a pre-award survey may be accomplished. If requested by the Government, the offeror shall be required to participate in a pre-award survey for the purpose of determining its financial and technical ability to perform. Refusal to participate in a pre-award survey and failure to provide all requested information may be cause for rejection of the offer.

L-3. ELECTRONIC POSTING SYSTEMS

A. All documents for this solicitation, including amendments and notices to offerors, will be posted on the Official U.S. Government Website at: http://www.sam.gov/ B. For http://www.sam.gov search for the specific RFP number. Interested parties should check the site regularly for updates and amendments.

L-4. INFORMATION TO OFFERORS (ITO) and INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL

PREPARATION

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION TO OFFERORS.

Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or subfactors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. In accordance with FAR 52.215-1(f)(4), the Government intends to award the contract without discussions (except clarification as described in FAR 15.306(a)) but reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary.

The acquisition will be conduct in two phase approach. The Government will request separate proposals for each phase.

The offerors’ proposals shall consist of the following:

Proposal 1:

Phase I, Volume I, Technical Qualification Gate

Proposal 2:

Phase II, Volume II, Executive Summary

Phase II, Volume III, Factor 1: Technical & Factor 2: Transition In

Phase II, Volume IV, Factor 3: Cost/Price

Phase II, Volume V, Contract Documentation

All volumes of the Proposal shall be submitted to the Government by the date provided in section 3.1. Proposals shall be delivered only as electronic form.

Offerors who do not pass Phase I’s gate criteria will not advance in the source selection process; and therefore, their Phase II proposal is not evaluated, and they are eliminated from this award.

Offers will be evaluated using the factors and subfactors in Attachment 16, Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award.

Phase I proposal will be pass / fail.

Phase II proposal, the Government intends to award using the Technical/Price Tradeoff (TPT) approach. IAW FAR 15.101-1(a), a tradeoff process is appropriate when it may be in the best interest of the Government to consider award to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest technically rated offeror.

Technical proposals will be evaluated and assigned combined technical/risk ratings which reflect the extent to which the proposal meets the Government’s specified performance and capability requirements, considering any strengths and weaknesses associated with the proposed approach. The Government may award to a higher-priced offeror if it is determined by the SSA that the superior technical approach outweighs the price difference, and may award to a lower-priced offeror if it is determined by the SSA that the superior technical approach does not outweigh the price difference. All strengths from the winning offeror’s technical approach will be incorporated into the contract as an attachment in Section J, and will become part of the contract requirements. In addition to incorporating all strengths, the Government reserves the right to incorporate any, some, none, or all aspects of the winning offeror’s technical approach in its sole and absolute discretion.

1.1 Offeror Eligibility. Participation in this acquisition is limited to small business 8(a) offerors under NAICS code 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology), with a 1000 employee size standard IAW FAR Part 19.

1.2 Pre-Award Survey. To assist in the determination of contractor responsibility as defined in FAR 9.1, a pre-award survey may be accomplished. If requested by the Government, the offeror shall be required to participate in a pre-award survey for the purpose of determining its financial and technical ability to perform. Refusal to participate in a pre-award survey and failure to provide all requested information may be cause for rejection of the offer.

1.3 Point Of Contact (POC). Upon release of the RFP, the sole POC for this acquisition is the Contracting Officer (CO), Ms. Christina Ming. Address any questions or concerns to the CO, Ms. Ming, by email at: christina.ming.2@spaceforce.mil.

1.4 Site Visit. The Government does not anticipate conducting a Site Visit for this requirement.

1.5 Discrepancies and Ambiguities. If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the CO in writing with supporting rationale not later than 15 calendar days after the Request for Proposal (RFP) release. Also, the offeror shall give written notification to the CO of ambiguities in the solicitation, including the IDIQ Work Statement and Task Order One PWS, not later than 15 calendar days after Final RFP release.

1.6 Revisions and Amendments. The Government reserves the right to revise or amend the specifications or the solicitation prior to the time for receipt of proposals. Such revisions or amendments will be communicated by formal amendment (Standard Form

30) to this RFP. If such amendments require material changes in quantities or costs, the receipt of proposals date may be postponed by enough days to enable offerors to revise their proposals. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new receipt of proposals closing date and time.

1.7 Pre-Performance Conference. A pre-performance conference will be coordinated by the CO with the successful Offeror prior to the commencement of any work under the contract that will be awarded as a result of this solicitation and offer. The Offeror or his duly authorized representative is required to attend the pre-performance conference.

1.8 Data Transmission. To facilitate review and evaluation for this source selection the

Government proposes to transmit data via commercial systems. Distributed material will be identified as source selection sensitive and distribution strictly limited to appropriate personnel. Should any offeror object to their proprietary information being shared between source selection evaluators and advisors via commercial e-mail as described above, please advise the CO, Christina Ming, by email at christina.ming.2@spacerforce.mil

1.9 Technical Reference Library. The Technical Bidder’s Library will include Workload

Data, PWS Attachments/Exhibits, Equipment Lists, Inventories, Record and Baseline Conditions, Directive, Publications (excluding publications available via Public Access Sites), Other Guidance and Reference Documentation (excluding available via Public Access Sites.)

1.9.1 None of the regulations, manuals, or other publications referenced in the Request for

Proposal (RFP) will be issued with the solicitation.

1.9.2 Unclassified documents will be available on Contract Opportunities at SAM.gov.

Potential offerors are encouraged to subscribe to SAM.gov for real-time e-mail notifications when information is posted to the website for this solicitation.

1.10 Initial Proposals. Offerors shall submit initial proposals with their most favorable terms, from both a technical and price standpoint. The Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

1.11 Competitive Range Determination. IAW FAR 15.306(c)(2), the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposal. The Government intends to conduct Two Phase Approach. Phase I will be a gate approach in which all eligible 8(a) Offerors must pass to advance in the source selection process. If an Offeror’s Phase I does not pass, the Government will not evaluate their Phase II proposal and will notify the Offeror that they were eliminated from further consideration.

1.12 Debriefings. The CO will promptly notify offerors of their failure to provide an acceptable proposal for Phase I, whereupon they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. The CO will notify unsuccessful offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR

15.506. Offerors desiring a debriefing must make their request IAW the requirements if FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable. If offerors are eliminated during the competitive range determination they may elect to wait until post award to receive their debriefing; however, each offeror may only receive a total of one debriefing.

1.13 Discussions. In accordance with FAR 52.215-1(f)(4), the Government intends to award without discussions. The Government may make a final determination as to whether the offeror’s proposal is acceptable or unacceptable solely on the basis of the initial proposal as submitted. Accordingly, offerors are advised to submit initial proposals that are fully and clearly acceptable without additional information or explanation and contain the offeror’s best terms from a technical and price stand point. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the CO later determines them to be necessary.

1.14 Final Proposal Revisions (FPR). Once discussions (if conducted) have been concluded with an offeror determined to be in the competitive range, the CO will request that the offeror provide a FPR of the Phase II proposal. The CO will provide further guidance and a common due date and time for submission of the FPR if required.

1.15 Questions Concerning the Solicitation. All questions concerning this RFP must be submitted in writing not later than 2:00 pm (MDT) on XX XXX 2022. Submit questions via email to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Christina Ming at christina.ming.2@spaceforce.mil, and Ms. Linda Cummings, Contracting Officer, at linda.cummmings@spaceforce.mil.

2.0 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTION

2.1 General Instructions and Information.

2.1.1 Description of Section L. Section L of this solicitation is the instructions, conditions, and notices to Offerors for the source selection. This section is written in accordance with FAR Part 15, “Contracting by Negotiation” and AFFARS Mandatory Procedures 5315.3, “Source Selection”, and DoD Source Selection Procedures dated 20 Aug 2022.

2.1.2 Compliance with Instructions. The Offeror’s proposal must include all data and information requested by this Instruction to Offerors (ITO) and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. This includes both Phase I and Phase II proposals. The Offeror’s proposal shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the PWS, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), and with all the requirements contained in the solicitation. Any offeror who submits an incomplete package may be considered non-responsive. Non-compliance with these instructions to include Phase I and Phase II, may result in determination of non-responsiveness of the proposal, exclusion from the competitive range or an otherwise unfavorable proposal evaluation.

2.1.3 Compliance by Subcontractor/Teaming Partner. It is the Prime offeror's responsibility to ensure any subcontractor’s/teaming partner’s proposals follow the format contained in this section. Please include the Prime offeror's identification data on all subcontractor proposal submissions.

2.1.4 Non-conformance. Non-conformance with the instructions provided in the solicitation may result in determination of non-responsiveness of the proposal, exclusion from the competitive range or an otherwise unfavorable proposal evaluation. In accordance with FAR 52.215-1(f)(4), the Government intends to award the contract without discussions (except clarification as described in FAR 15.306(a)) but reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. Therefore, each Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from price and technical standpoints. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Source Selection Authority (SSA) determines them to be necessary.

2.1.5 Proposal Clarity. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and validation 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. The absence of such convincing rationale will adversely influence evaluation of the proposal. 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.

2.1.6 Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

2.1.7 Proposals shall not contain classified information.

2.1.8 Alternate proposals will not be accepted.

2.1.9 Records Retainment. In accordance with 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 unsuccessful proposals.

2.1.10 Acceptance Period. The proposal acceptance period is specified in Block 12, Section A of the solicitation (SF33). The Offeror shall make a clear statement in Section A of the proposal documentation volume that the proposal is valid for a period of not less than 365 calendar days from receipt, and by signing the SF33, the offeror agrees to that period.

2.2 Organization and Format of Proposal. This section provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. Each volume shall be complete in itself. The proposal should include all of the information requested in the subparagraphs. Failure to do so may adversely affect the evaluation. A proposal that is sufficiently documented in a complete, orderly, and specific detailed manner will enable the Government to perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

2.2.1 Offers shall consist of two (2) separate proposals: Phase I, Volume I (Technical

Qualification Gate) and Phase II, Volume II, III, IV, & V (Technical and Cost Evaluation Criteria). Offeror must ensure that Phase I, Volume I does not contain any Cost/Pricing information related to Phase II for this acquisition. The titles and contents of the volumes should be as defined in this document, all of which shall be within the required page limits as specified in the table below. If the page count is exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

Table 1 - Proposal Organization

PHASE VOLUME TITLE PAGE LIMIT

Phase I Cover Sheet 2

I Technical Qualification Gate 36

Phase II

II Executive Summary 3 Attachment E1: Cross Reference Matrix

Unlimited

III Factor 1: Technical

Subfactor 1: Information Technology

Subfactor 2: Wargaming 10 Subfactor 3: 392d Combat Training Squadron (CTS)

Subfactor 4: Test and Evaluation 10 Attachment T1: Staff Matrix for Information Technology

Unlimited

Attachment T2: Staffing Matrix for Wargaming

Unlimited

Attachment T3: Staffing Matrix for 392d CTS

Unlimited

Attachment T4: Staffing Matrix for Test and Evaluation

Unlimited

Factor 2: Transition in Plan Attachment T5: Transition In 10

IV

Factor 3: Cost/Price Unlimited Attachment C1: Basis of Estimates Unlimited Attachment C2: Cost/Price Workbook

Unlimited

Attachment C3: Professional Employee Compensation Plan

Unlimited

V Contract Documentation Unlimited

See paragraph 8.0 below.

* The page limitation does not include Table of Contents and Glossaries.

2.2.2. Pages. A page is defined as each face of an 8.5 x11-inch sheet of paper containing information. All information except for document numbers, page number, etc., shall be provided in an image area of 7 x 9 inches. All material must be contained within the page limit identified. Excess pages will not be evaluated.

2.2.3. Text. All type size, including charts and tables, will not be smaller than Microsoft Word 11 point font, normal proportional spacing. Text may be single-spaced.

2.2.4. Table of Contents, Indexing, and Glossary. Each volume shall contain a table of contents. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with a definition for each. Use of abbreviations and acronyms should be limited. Table of Contents and Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

2.2.5. Labeling. All files must be clearly labeled as indicated below in Table 1, Proposal

Organization. Each Volume must be submitted as a separate file, with the appropriate Title (see naming convention Section C.2 below), in accordance with Table 1.

2.2.6. Change pages after initial proposal submission. If the offeror submits proposal revisions, during or after discussions, any changed pages that are submitted shall have changed information clearly marked by a vertical line in the right margin of the page identifying the changed content. The date of the revision and revision number shall be reflected on each changed page (preferably on, or next to, the vertical change line). Make spreadsheet revisions obvious by highlighting cells that changed.

All proposal revisions shall be resubmitted in their entirety, with the changes clearly identified in the manner described above (that is, it will not be acceptable to submit only the updates).

2.2.7. Evaluation Notices (ENs) and Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs). Proposal format restrictions shall apply to interim and final proposal revisions. If information is deleted to make room for new information, clearly identify the removed section(s);

deleted information will not be considered in evaluation of the revised proposal.

2.3. Electronic Submittal.

2.3.1. Electronic Copies. Only electronic proposals will be accepted. Hard copies will not be accepted. The electronic (softcopy) proposal shall be Microsoft Office 365 (MS) compatible. The proposal will be submitted via PIEE Solicitation Module * to the CO, Christina Ming. Offerors are responsible to ensure delivery of their electronic documents via PIEE Solicitation Module. All files must be clearly labeled as indicated below in Para 3.1. Each Volume must be submitted as a separate file, with the appropriate Title (see “Proposal Labeling” naming convention Para 3.3 below), with both a Word/Excel version and a PDF version. In the event of a discrepancy between the two versions, the PDF version will be considered the official version.

Offerors are advised to perform a computer virus check prior to submission.

*NOTE: Based upon OUSD(A&S)/DPC Memo dated 20 Aug 21, the Government anticipates utilizing PIEE Solicitation Module as the tool to electronically process data and documents for this acquisition. More details will follow in the final RFP.

2.3.2. Each volume shall be written on a stand alone basis so that its content 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. If files contain links, the links shall be maintained in the original proposal and all revisions.

2.3.3. Cost/Price and Contract Document Volumes. All cost or pricing information shall be addressed only in the Cost/Price and Contract Document volume. All price table and spreadsheets shall be provided in MS Excel® 365 and include all formulas and clarifying notes used to calculate the price reflected in the spreadsheets.

Further, these spreadsheets should not be locked down nor should they include any pivot tables in them.

2.3.4. Technical and Transition In Volumes. Simple list tables can be include in the volume file (i.e. as part of the MS Word ® or Adobe Acrobat ® file) and need not be separately included in MS. Excel.

3.0 RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS.

3.1 Proposal Delivery. The Government requests two separate proposals for Phase I and

Phase II to be received no later than XX XXX 2022. Electronic Copies of the Offeror’s proposals shall be delivered to the CO below via PIEE Solicitation Module*. Failure to submit proposals at the date/time listed below will be determined unresponsive and therefore the Government will not consider their proposal. The Government will only accept proposals from the prime contractor or Joint Venture.

*NOTE: Based upon OUSD(A&S)/DPC Memo dated 20 Aug 21, the Government anticipates utilizing PIEE Solicitation Module as the tool to electronically process data and documents for this acquisition. More details will follow in the final RFP.

3.2 Confirmation of Receipt. Offerors are responsible for ensuring the delivery of their electronic documents and confirming receipt with the CO via email.

3.3 Proposal Labeling. Submission description through PIEE Solicitation Module* will clearly state the Solicitation number, Company Name and Point of Contact. All files sent through the PIEE Solicitation Module shall naming convention (abbreviations are acceptable) listed below. Failure to follow this naming convention may result in your proposal deemed non-responsive and ineligible for award.

Company Name_Phase #_Vol#_Vol Title

Example: ABC LLC_Phase I_Vol1_Factor

4.0 PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PHASE I, VOLUME I, TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION

GATE.

4.1 General Information for Phase I.

Phase I proposals will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis, as described in Section M, paragraph M-3, 2.2. Offerors must pass this gate in order for the Government to evaluate the Offerors’ Phase II proposal. To pass, an Offeror must provide examples of their own experience that demonstrate their ability to support each of the 12 elements listed below. Offeror needs to provide at least one example but no more than three examples per element. Failure to provide at least one example to demonstrate their ability to support each element, will be determined by the Government as does not pass.

(NOTE: Experience means the experience of the prime or Joint Venture and subcontractor/teammate who will be working on this effort.)

4.1.1 Instructions on Submission of Examples.

Each example of prior experience must be from a task order/contract that is ongoing or completed within the past 3 years from the date of this solicitation.

Multiple task orders within an IDIQ shall not be referenced as one example. A task order represents one example of prior experience. A collection of task orders, if submitted as one example will not be evaluated.

The offeror shall include the following information for each example:

The name and contact information of at least one, no more than three, references that can substantiate the experience and results.

Task Order/Contract Number. Only one task order/contract per example; Agency the contract was performed for:

Task Order/Contract Period of Performance (effective date and expiration date);

Task/Order Contract value;

Task Order/Contract Type.

For each example submitted, the Offeror shall:

Explain how the submission meets one or one of the areas listed below.

Describe problems or failures that occurred during the performance of the example and what actions were taken to overcome them and ensure quality of performance.

Describe difficulties or constraints that occurred and what the company did to overcome them.

Describe achievements that occurring in performing the requirements of the contract and how they ensured successful performance.

4.1.2 Phase I, Volume I, Technical Qualification Gate Organization

Cover Sheet Volume Table of Contents (including List of Figures, Tables, Charts & Graphs, etc.)

Section 1 – Information Technology Section 2 – Wargaming Section 3 - 392d Combat Training Squadron

Section 4 - Test and Evaluation Glossary of Abbreviations & Acronyms

4.2 Information Technology.

4.2.1 Demonstrate your ability to provide information technology maintenance (to include troubleshooting, technical solutions and installation) for levels I, II, and III on Unclass, Secret, and TS/SCI/SAP networks, systems, and VTCs at local and off site locations (CONUS and OCONUS).

4.2.2 Demonstrate your ability to develop, staff and implement Assessment and

Authorization packages at Unclass, Secret, and TS/SCI level.

4.2.3 Demonstrate your ability to support Information Technology Equipment Custodian, Communication Security, and Cable Management tasks.

4.3 Wargaming.

4.3.1 Demonstrate your ability to plan, manage, execute, and assess wargaming at strategic and operational levels, which includes support to Title 10 wargaming, within the construct of Coalition and DoD planning guidance for the space and cyber domain within an all-domain conflict.

4.3.2 Demonstrate your ability to cultivate, coordinate, and manage partnerships within a coalition and/or whole-of-government environment (DoD, Civil Commercial, Allied, etc.) in support of common goals to meet objectives within a wargaming environment.

4.3.3 Demonstrate your ability to plan and execute small (under 100 participants), medium (under 250 participants) and large (over 250 participants) events with appropriate administrative, protocol, audio visual, and IT support.

4.4 392d Combat Training Squadron.

4.4.1 Demonstrate your ability to plan and deliver modeling and simulation (M&S) capabilities using Command, Control, Computer and Communications (C4I) equipment and networks, to train joint warfighters on space tactics and to prepare space warfighters for the integration of joint operating concepts during day-to-day operations.

4.4.2 Demonstrate your ability to design, develop, plan, execute, and assess service-level exercises, provide support to Combatant Commander (COCOM) exercises and coordinate with external agencies/stakeholders.

4.4.3 Demonstrate your experience supporting Advanced Training (AT) events. Please identify the functional areas you have supported for example: Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Electronic Warfare (SEW), Missile Warning, Command and Control (C2), Cyber/Space Control Network (SCN), Intel Support, Satellite

Communications (SATCOM), Positioning Navigation Timing (PNT), and Orbital Warfare

(OW).

4.5 Test and Evaluation

4.5.1 Demonstrate your ability to plan, execute, analyze, and report on DoD systems for

DOT&E oversight operational tests (OTs), modernization and sustainment OTs, developmental tests (DTs) and integrated tests.

4.5.2 Demonstrate your ability to plan, execute, analyze, and report on Weapon System

Evaluation Program (WSEP) assessments and tactics validations.

4.5.3 Demonstrate your ability to develop and accredit modeling and simulation tools to support the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting on DoD systems across the full spectrum of operational and developmental testing.

Only Offerors who are rated as “pass” for Phase I will the Government evaluate Offerors’ Phase II Proposal.

5.0 PROPOSAL INSTRUCTION FOR PHASE II, TECHNICAL & COST/PRICE EVALUATION

5.1 General Information for Phase II

Phase II proposals will consist of three (3) Factors.

Factor 1, Technical Factor 2, Transition In Factor 3, Cost/Price

Factor 1, Technical, and Factor 2, Transition In, are equal importance but more important than Factor 3, Price/Cost. Factor 2 will be rated at the factor level and will be assigned a rating of acceptable or unacceptable. Factor 1 will be evaluated at the subfactor level. All Technical Subfactors under Factor 1 are equal importance, and will be assigned a combing technical/risk rating IAW DoD Source Selection Procedures dated 20 Aug 2022. When the subfactors under Factor 1 are combined, are equal of importance to Factor 2, but more important than Factor 3, Price / Cost. These Technical Subfactors are as follows:

Subfactor 1, Information Technology Subfactor 2, Wargaming Subfactor 3, 392d Combat Training Squadron Subfactor 4, Test and Evaluation

6.0 VOLUME II, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.

The purpose of the Executive Summary Volume is to provide an overview of the material that constitutes the Offeror’s proposal. The Executive Summary Volume is provided for informational purposes only and is not evaluated or scored. Any summary material presented in the Executive Summary Volume shall not be considered as meeting the requirements for any portions of other volumes of the proposal. Do not include cost/price information in this volume. A letter of transmittal or executive cover letter shall be included in this volume. This cover letter shall not be counted against the page limitations of the volume. The cover letter and Executive Summary shall not exceed the page limit address above under Paragraph L-4, 2.2.1, Table 1. The Executive Summary Volume shall include the following sections:

6.1.1 Offeror’s Proposed Team. The Offeror shall concisely identify the Offeror’s team including the prime (or Joint Venture) and subcontractors, a brief description of the team, and each team member’s major area of responsibility. The Offeror shall describe the relationships, roles, and responsibilities of the participants.

6.1.2 Organization and Management. The Offeror shall describe its organization, management, roles, and responsibilities. The Offeror shall indicate agreements that have been executed (e.g., Joint Venture, subcontracts, interdivisional effort, partnering agreements) to allow work to begin at contract award. The Offeror shall provide an organizational chart that shows prime (or Joint Venture), subcontractors, and interdivisional transfers, and which includes key positions for responsibility and authority to respond to performance concerns and to affect change. The Offeror shall provide another organizational chart that depicts how the Offeror’s program fits within the company, and includes titles, division names and locations.

6.1.3 Cross Reference Matrix (Attachment E1). As part of offerors’ proposals, a separate cross-reference matrix shall be completed and submitted with the Technical and Cost/Price Volumes. All referenced paragraphs include all subsequent subparagraphs (for example, 5.0 includes 5.1, 5.2, 5.2.1, etc.). Offerors shall fill in the columns related to their proposal. This is only a tool to assist in the proposal preparation process. Offerors are ultimately responsible for ensuring that their proposal fully addresses all areas and that all requested information is completed in accordance with Sections L and M of this solicitation. Offerors shall complete the last column of this matrix with paragraph number references from the Technical Volume. Offerors may provide additional references to the other columns as deemed necessary. See below Table example format:

Table 4: CROSS REFERENCE MATRIX EXAMPLE Technical Factor 1 – Subfactor

Section L Section M Technical Proposal Paragraph(s)

SF1 Security L5 - D.1.c M-3 1.a SF 2 Scenarios L5 – D.1.d M-3 1.b Past Performance Factor 2 –

Section L Section M Technical Proposal Paragraphs(s)

L5 – D.2 M-3.2 Cost/Price Factor 3 – Section L Section M Technical Proposal Paragraphs(s) L5 – D.3 M-3.3

7.0 VOLUME III, FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL & FACTOR 2: TRANSITION IN

In this volume, the Offeror shall describe their proposed approach for meeting the solicitation requirements specified by four (4) Technical Subfactors under Factor 1 and Factor 2, Transition In. This volume should be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. Responses will be evaluated against the four (4) Technical Subfactors under Factor 1 and Transition In, Factor 2, as defined in Attachment 16, Section M-3, Paragraph 4.3. Using the instructions provided below, provide as specifically as possible the actual methodology for accomplishing/satisfying the (4) Technical Subfactor and Factor 2, Transition in, requirements.

7.1.1 Combine Technical/Risk Rating for Factor 1 at (4) Technical Subfactors. The purpose is to assess whether the Offeror’s proposal will meet the Government’s requirements related to the evaluation criteria as described in Attachment 16, Section M, Paragraph M-3, 4.3. Each of the (4) Technical Subfactors will evaluated and assigned a combine technical/risk rating IAW DoD Source Selection Procedures dated 20 Aug 2022. As stated above, each subfactor are equal importance and when combined are equal to Factor 2 but more important than Factor 3, Price/Cost. There are many aspects which may affect an Offeror’s ability to meet the solicitation requirements. The technical/risk rating reflects whether or not the Offeror’s proposal meets the Government’s requirements with an adequate approach and understanding, and a performance of no worse than moderate.

7.1.2 Acceptable / Unacceptable for Factor 2, Transition In. The purpose is to assess whether the Offeror’s proposal will meet the Government’s minimum requirements related to the evaluation criteria to Factor 2, Transition In. There are many aspects which may affect an Offeror’s ability to meet the solicitation requirements. The technical approach rating reflects whether or not the Offeror’s proposal meets, or does not meet, the minimum requirements for performance and/or capability.

7.1.3 Format and Specific Content. By submitting a proposal, the Offeror is representing that it will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation.

Using the instructions outlined below, provide the actual methodology that would be used for satisfying the subfactor requirements. The Offeror’s proposed solution shall reflect the proposed work with cross references to the PWS and/or CDRLs as applicable. Careful consideration should be made to thoroughly address all the information requested in each of the subfactors listed.

7.1.4 Technical Volume Organization

The Technical Volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

Cover Sheet

Table of Contents, Index, Glossary

Section 1 - Factor 1: Technical o Subsection 1.1 - Subfactor 1: Information Technology o Subsection 1.2 – Subfactor 2: Wargaming o Subsection 1.3 – Subfactor 3: Combat Training Support o Subsection 1.4 – Subfactor 4: Test and Evaluation

Factor 2: Transition In

Attachments to Technical Volume o Attachment T1: Staffing Matrix for Information Technology o Attachment T2: Staffing Matrix for Wargaming o Attachment T3: Staffing Matrix for 392d Combat Training Squadron o Attachment T4: Staffing Matrix for Test & Evaluation o Attachment T5: Transition in Plan

7.1.5 Technical Subfactor Sections. The Technical Factor (1) is divided into four subfactors. Each subfactor will be evaluated and assigned with a combined technical/risk rating based on the information requested in this section and IAW Section M-3, 4.3. Provide a narrative on the staffing matrix for each of sub sections, as well as, your approach to support the specific key areas.

7.1.6 SUBFACTOR 1: Information Technology, Task Order 0002

7.1.6.1 Provide a description of the approach to staff the Information Technology requirements which supports Delta 12 and mission partners located at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) at Bldg 24, and geographically separated locations. Also include your approach to recruit, retain and replace qualified contractor personnel with the required certifications/qualifications and security clearances.

7.1.6.2 Provide the proposed workforce composition, showing labor category and associated number of hours to meet or exceed the requirements listed under Information Technology (IT) Core PWS for a 12-month base period, plus, four (4) one-year option periods (See Attachment X for IT CORE PWS). Using the Staffing Matrix format include labor category descriptions, education, professional qualifications, licenses, training, certifications, and security clearance necessary to meet or exceed the requirements listed in the IT CORE PWS, Attachment X. Identifying any areas of cross functional support to meet or exceed this requirement. Use the Staffing Matrix format provide under Attachment X. Offeror format is acceptable as long as it includes all information requested in the Staffing Matrix and meets Section L formatting criteria.

a. Include whether the position is under the prime / Joint Venture or subcontractor

b. Shift and schedule information (to include days off) for each position

c. Shift details to include start and end times

d. Fully define a complete shift rotation

7.1.6.3 Provide an approach to engineer, develop, operate, administer, support and maintain information systems and network support for internal and external communications at an unclassified, secret, and Top Secret SCI classification level.

7.1.6.4 Provide an approach to develop and submit security assessment and authorization (A&A) packages for all Delta 12 managed systems and networks at Unclass, Secret, and TS/SCI classification level in order to be approved.

7.1.7 SUBFACTOR 2: Wargaming

7.1.7.1 Provide a description of the approach to staff the Wargaming task order executing from Schriever Space Force Base at Bldg 24. Also include your approach to recruit, retain and replace contractor personnel with the required certifications/qualifications and security clearances.

7.1.7.2 Provide the proposed workforce composition, showing labor category and associated number of hours to meet or exceed the Wargaming PWS requirements for a 12-month base period. Using the Staffing Matrix format include labor category descriptions, education, professional qualifications, licenses, training, certifications, and security clearance necessary to meet or exceeds Wargaming PWS requirements (see Attachment X). Identifying any areas of cross functional support to meet or exceed the Wargaming PWS requirements. Use the Staffing Matrix format provide under Attachment X. Offeror format is acceptable as long as it includes all information requested in the Staffing Matrix and meets Section L formatting criteria.

a. Include whether the position is under the prime / Joint Venture or subcontractor

b. Shift and schedule information (to include days off) for each position

7.1.7.3 Provide an approach to prepare, plan, and execute a scenario-driven, all-domain wargame within a DoD framework involving Blue (DoD; Commercial, Civil, and international partners; whole-of-government agencies; etc.) and Red (representative of an active and challenging adversary) participation. Address possible objectives, logistics concerns, preparatory actions, planning events, recommended methods of Capstone execution, expected learning outcomes, and follow-on actions.

7.1.8 SUBFACTOR 3: 392d Combat Training Squadron, Task Order 0003

7.1.8.1 Provide a description of the approach to staff the Combat Training to support 12 Delta Organizations located at Schriever Space Force Base at Bldg 24 and Geographical Separated Location. Also include your approach to recruit, retain and replace contractor personnel with the required certifications/qualification and security clearances.

7.1.8.2 Provide the proposed workforce composition, showing labor category and associated number of hours to meet or exceed the Combat Training PWS requirements for a 12-month base period, plus, four one-year options. Using the Staffing Matrix format include labor category descriptions, education, professional qualifications, licenses, training, certifications, and security clearance necessary to meet or exceeds the Combat Training PWS requirements (See Attachment X for Combating Training PWS). Identifying any areas of cross functional support to meet or exceeds the

Combat Training PWS requirements. Use the Staffing Matrix format provide under Attachment X. Offeror format is acceptable as long as it includes all information requested in the Staffing Matrix and meets Section L formatting criteria.

a. Include whether the position is under the prime / Joint Venture or subcontractor

b. Shift and schedule information (to include days off) for each position

c. Shift details to include start and end times

d. Fully define a complete shift rotation

7.1.8.3 Provide an approach to operate existing and future Modeling & Simulation (M&S) systems.

7.1.8.4 Provide an approach to plan, develop, and test the interface to other Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) domains.

7.1.8.5 Provide cradle-to-grave exercise support (design, develop, plan, execute, and assess) for exercises across all security classifications to include but not limited to Special Access Program/Special Access Required (SAP/SAR) Advanced Program.

7.1.8.6 Provide an approach to develop, plan, and execute Space participation in Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), Combatant Command (CCMD), and other service exercises, experiments and demonstrations.

7.1.9 SUBFACTOR 4: Test and Evaluation

7.1.9.1 Provide a narrative of the approach to staff the Test & Evaluation of the Space

Based Missile Warning (SBMW) Program System (See Attachment X, Test & Evaluation of SMBW Program PWS) to include your approach to recruit, retain and replace contractor personnel with the required certifications/qualification and security clearances to support the Test & Evaluation of SBMW Program System.

7.1.9.2 Provide the proposed workforce composition, showing labor category and associated number of hours to meet or exceed the PWS to Test & Evaluate SBMW Program for a 12-month base period. Using the staffing matrix format include labor category descriptions, education, professional qualifications, licenses, training, certifications, and security clearance necessary to meet or exceeds these PWS requirements. Identifying any areas of cross functional support to meet or exceeds these PWS requirements. Use the Staffing Matrix format provide under Attachment X. Offeror format is acceptable as long as it includes all information requested in the Staffing Matrix and meets Section L formatting criteria.

a. Include whether the position is under the prime / Joint Venture or subcontractor.

b. Shift and schedule information (to include days off) for each position

7.1.9.3 Provide a narrative describing your approach to support integrated testing requirements of an Oversight Program through the life of the testing effort to include planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and closeout.

7.2 FACTOR 2 – Task Order 0001, TRANISITION IN PLAN (acceptable/unacceptable).

Factor 2 will be evaluated at the Factor level and will be rated as acceptable or unacceptable. Provide an approach for a seamless phase-in, to ensure all personnel are able to begin and perform all PWS requirements on day-one of contract performance. Include:

7.2.1.1 The process for on-boarding cleared personnel

7.2.1.2 The process for hiring incumbent and non-incumbent personnel and issuance of CACs.

7.2.1.3 The process for ensuring all contract requirements, including ongoing Task Orders, continue seamlessly during the transition from the out-going contractor to the incoming contractor.

8.0 VOLUME IV, FACTOR 3 – COST/PRICE.

8.1 General Information.

These instructions are to assist the offeror in the preparing and submitting data other than certified cost or pricing data required in accordance with FAR 15.403-3.

The Government requires this data to evaluate the reasonableness, realism, and balance of the offeror’s proposed costs/prices. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory and failure to do so could result in the Government rejecting the offeror’s proposal. The offeror should provide sufficient details to demonstrate the reasonableness, realism, and balance of its costs/prices. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed costs/prices rests with the offeror. Note that unrealistically low or high proposed costs or prices, initially or subsequently, may be grounds for the Government to eliminating a proposal from the competition either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirements or has submitted an unreaslistic proposal. Additional reference 15.404-1(g), unbalanced pricing poses an unacceptable risk to the Government and may be a reason for the Government to reject the offeror’s proposal.

8.1.1 Adequate price competition is anticipated; therefore, offerors are not required to submit certified cost or pricing data in accordance with FAR 15.403. In accordance with FAR 15.403-1(b) and 15.403-3(a), information other than cost or pricing data may be required to support cost/price reasonableness and realism. Information shall be provided in accordance with FAR 15.403-5. If, after receipt of proposals, the CO determines that there is insufficient information available to determine cost/price reasonableness and realism, and none of the exceptions in FAR 15.403-1 apply, the offeror shall be required to submit cost or pricing data.

8.1.2 Total Evaluated Price (TEP). For source selection evaluation purposes only, the

Offeror will propose their calculated TEP which will be the summation of the total price for Task Order 0002 and 0003. This is described in more detailed below.

Offeror will also propose a 30 day Transition In under Task Order 0001 but this is not part of TEP. The TEP will be used as the evaluated dollar value that will be provided to the SSA for the Cost/Price Factor, for the purpose of making a source selection tradeoff decision.

8.1.3 Reasonableness. The Contracting Officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Therefore, a Certificate Cost or Pricing Data per FAR 15.403-4 will not be required. In the event that adequate competition does not emerge in response to this solicitation, and no other exceptions to the certified cost or pricing data applies, the CO may require certified cost or pricing data IAW 15.4. Note the Transition In, Task Order 0001, will be analyzed for reasonableness only.

8.1.4 Unbalanced Price. Offerors proposals will be evaluated with respect to unbalanced pricing for all proposed Task Orders with FFP and CPFF CLINs. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable Total Evaluated Price (TEP), the price of one or more CLINs is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of price analysis techniques. An Offeror whose proposal is determined to be unbalanced may be determined may be determined unawardable and eliminated from the competition if the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government. [Reference FAR 15.404-1(g), “Unbalanced Pricing”]. Note the Transition In, Task Order 0001, will be analyzed for unbalanced.

8.1.5 Cost Realism.