(Draft) Appendix A _ ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1_ITO.docx

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ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (ITO)

DIA ENTERPRISE SECURITY AND OPERTIONS (ESO) IDIQ

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. OUSD Class Deviation 2018-O0006. The Defense Intelligence Agency intends to award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to each "Qualifying Offeror" to provide intelligence analysis support services as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2305 as referenced in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) Deviation 2018-O0006 (Evaluation Factors for Certain Multiple Award Task or Delivery Order Contracts). For purposes of this streamlined IDIQ contract award method, a qualifying Offeror is an Offeror that the contracting officer has deemed to have meet the following criteria: Passes the Gateway criteria of Volume I, is determined to be a responsible source per FAR Subpart 9.1, has presented a comprehensive understanding of the requirement during oral presentations by scoring “High Confidence” on at least 5 out of the 6 scenario-based questions, and received an “acceptable” or “neutral” on the relevant past performance factor. The Government intends to evaluate proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria in the ITO. This document provides instructions for submitting information and proposals for consideration by the Government. The Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions. The overall IDIQ ceiling across all awarded contracts is $498 million over a Period of Performance consisting of a nine-month base, (4) one-year options, a three-month option period; totaling 60 months, and a six-month option to extend services.

1.2. This Request for Proposal (RFP) does not commit the Government to pay any cost for preparation/participation of proposals. In addition, a Government contracting officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds as it relates to this proposed acquisition.

1.3. Task orders issued under this IDIQ contract will utilize the Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Time-an-Materials (T&M) and Labor-Hour (LH) contract types. Determination of contract will be established at the task order level as appropriate for the specific requirements. All task orders will be competed among contract holders in accordance with FAR 16.505 procedures.

1.4. This acquisition is being conducted as a full and open competition under FAR Part 15 procedures in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The applicable NAICS code is 561612, Security Guards and Patrol Services with a size standard of $29M. All responsible business concerns, regardless of size status, are eligible to submit proposals.

1.5. To ensure timely and equitable evaluation, Offerors shall adhere strictly to the instructions contained herein. Proposals must address all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical elements—not limited solely to the evaluation criteria. All required documentation must be submitted in the format prescribed and received no later than the date and time specified in the solicitation. Failure to comply with material requirements will render a proposal ineligible for award.

1.6. To be eligible for award, Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), with no exclusions, at the time of proposal submission and at the time of award in accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management. Failure to comply with this requirement will render an Offeror ineligible for award.

1.7. Questions:

1.7.1. All questions and inquiries concerning this RFP shall be submitted no later than Friday, 8 August 2025, 10:00 AM/EST. Questions after this date will not be responded to, nor will the Government entertain or respond to telephonic inquiries. Submit all questions and inquiries to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists identified in Section 1.9, Point of Contact.

1.7.2. No phone calls will be accepted for the questions and answers during the solicitation period. The Government’s response to questions and inquiries will be made in writing and be part of an Amendment to the RFP. In addition, any resulting additions, deletions, or changes to the RFP will be made by issuance of a formal amendment.

1.7.3. Questions must be submitted in the following format using Microsoft Excel and attached to the email, with the Subject line: ESO IDIQ - Questions from <prime Offeror>:

1.8. Proposal Due Date and Submission Method

1.8.1. Proposal volumes I, II, and IV shall be submitted via email no later than TBD to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists identified in Section 1.9, Point of Contact. Individual proposal volumes will be evaluated in the order of receipt, which will determine the schedule for oral presentations.

1.9. Point of Contact (POC): The individuals listed below in the table are the sole point of contact for this acquisition.

1.10. Proprietary information submitted in response to this solicitation shall be clearly marked as such and will be protected from unauthorized disclosure as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act as amended (41 U.S.C.423) as implemented in the FAR. Any unmarked proprietary information will be considered releasable under the restrictions of the Freedom of Information Act.

1.11. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the SAM.gov website at https://sam.gov. Potential offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

2. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

2.1. Proposal Organization

2.1.1. The RFP response package is due by the date and time specified section 1.8 of this ITO, and shall consist of four (4) volumes (separate files). The offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table (Table 1 below). The titles and contents of the volumes shall be as defined in this table, all of which shall be within the required page limits and with the number of copies as specified in Table 1. Page limitations will be treated as maximums. If exceeded, excess pages may not be read or considered in proposal evaluation. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the ITO paragraph as noted in the table below.

Table 1 – Proposal Organization Table

PDF or MS Word

Note: Only proposals deemed passing/acceptable in Factors 1 & 2 shall be considered for Oral Presentations.

Note: Volume III – Technical Capability, Management Approach and Staffing Approach will be evaluated through oral presentations. No written document submission is required for this volume. All technical information must be presented during the scheduled oral presentation session as detailed in section 2.4 of this ITO.

2.1.2. Proposal Packages shall be formatted so as to be printable on non-reduced 8-1/2” x 11” pages using Arial or Times New Roman font size 12 with 1” margins on all four sides. Any forms and charts shall be clearly labeled and referenced and are not subject to the font size limitation. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two (2) pages. Pages exceeding this page limitation set forth will not be read or evaluated and will be removed from the proposal. Each page shall be affixed with the legend: "SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION- SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104/ UNCLASSIFIED." Headers and footers can be as small as 8 point.

2.1.3. Tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed 8.5 x 11 inches. Foldout pages shall not be used. Elaborate formats, bindings or color presentations are not required. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are neither required not desired. Illustrations and tables shall be no smaller than 8-point.

2.1.4. Offerors shall submit proposals in accordance with these instructions. The cover page, table of contents, and acronym list, do not count against the page limit total. Each factor must be written on a stand-alone basis so contents may be evaluated with no cross-referencing with other factors. Information required for proposal evaluation that is not found in the designated factor may result in unfavorable proposal evaluation. The Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received.

2.2. Proposal Contents – the RFP response package shall be organized as follows

2.2.1. Volume I – Administrative Volume

2.2.1.1. Offerors shall provide an executive summary with the following information:

(a) Solicitation Number;

(b) The name, address, email address, telephone numbers, Cage Code, UEI Number, and Tax Identification Number (TIN) of the Offeror

(c) Statement specifying the extent of agreement of all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation in accordance with FAR 52.212-1.

(d) The Offeror shall include any Ground Rules or Assumptions for the proposal response. If none are taken, provide a statement to that effect.

(e) A statement that the proposal is valid 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of proposals;

(f) Names, titles, telephone numbers, and valid e-mail addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation;

(g) Name, title, and signature of a person authorized to sign the proposal.

(h) Identify all enclosures being transmitted as part of its proposal,

(i) Full disclosure of all proposed team relationships (including joint ventures, mentor-protégé arrangements, and all subcontractor/partner agreements) and clear depiction of the organizational structure with lines of authority, roles, and responsibilities, if applicable; and

(j) If the Contractor objects to any of the terms and conditions contained in this solicitation, the Contractor shall state in its proposal, "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" [Contractor shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s)]. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to identify in their proposal any exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation. If the contractor does not include such a statement, the submission of a proposal in response to this solicitation will be regarded as the Contractor's acceptance of the Government's terms and conditions, as contained in the latest amendment, for inclusion into the resultant task order.

2.2.1.2. Offerors shall complete and sign the SF 1449, acknowledging all amendments if applicable, and fill in all clauses/provisions which require completion, and submit as part of Volume I. The Offeror shall include only the cover/signature page of the SF 1449 and the cover/signature page of each amendment, complete with all the necessary fill-ins and signed by an authorized official. The Offeror shall ensure that the Commercial Activity and Government Entity (CAGE) code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) are included on the SF-1449 in block 17A.SF-1449. For all amendments the offeror shall ensure that the CAGE code, UEI, and TIN are included on the SF30 block 8.

2.2.1.3. Sub-factor 1.1. – Security

(a) This section is a mandatory minimum requirement and provides a contractor’s ability to meet the security requirements of the PWS and DD Form 254. Offerors must submit the following, including the Security Questionnaire (Appendix B). This is rated on a Pass/Fail basis.

(b) This item assesses the Offeror’s Facility Security Clearance (FCL) status. Offerors shall provide CAGE codes identifying their FCL status. The Offeror shall provide full company name and location to ensure they match the submitted CAGE code. The Offeror shall provide additional FCL verification information in the event the CAGE code is not listed within the National Industrial Security System (NISS), if applicable.

2.2.1.4. Sub-factor 1.2. SAM Reps and Certs.

The Offeror shall provide their entire SAM reps and certs or the equivalent. The prime offeror shall have the NAICS Code specified in the solicitation listed in their reps and certs NAICS Code for their business. Failure to have the required NAICS Code will result in the Offeror not passing this evaluation factor.

2.2.1.5. Sub-factor 1.3. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plan

(a) The Offeror shall submit a signed statement certifying that, to the best of its knowledge, the Offeror is not aware of any facts which create any actual or potential organizational conflict of interest relating to the award of this contract. In the event the Offeror identifies any actual or potential organizational conflict of interest, the Offeror shall submit a detailed mitigation plan that: (1) identifies the specific conflict(s), (2) explains how the conflict(s) might impact contract performance or create an unfair competitive advantage, (3) outlines specific actions, procedures, and controls that will be implemented to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate the identified conflict(s), and (4) describes how these measures will be monitored and enforced throughout the contract period. The mitigation plan shall be sufficiently detailed to permit the Contracting Officer to assess its effectiveness in preventing impaired objectivity or unfair competitive advantage. The Government reserves the right to request additional information or mitigation measures if deemed necessary during evaluation.

2.2.1.6. Sub-factor 1.4 Subcontracting Plan – Not applicable to Small Business Concerns

(a) All other than small businesses shall submit an Individual Subcontracting Plan (preferred) or an approved DoD Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. A Commercial or Master Subcontracting Plan is permissible with an Addendum specific to this requirement’s SBPC. Small businesses are not required to submit a Subcontracting Plan.

(b) The Subcontracting Plan is distinct from the Volume 2 – Small Business Participation Commitment. The Subcontracting Plan will not be evaluated as part of the best value determination. After determination of the apparently successful offeror(s) in accordance with the evaluation criteria described in this ITO, the contracting officer will determine whether the Subcontracting Plan(s) for the apparently successful offeror(s) are acceptable prior to award of contract(s). The offeror’s Subcontracting Plan will be treated as a matter of responsibility pursuant to FAR Subpart 9.1. An offeror submitting a Subcontracting Plan shall ensure that the Subcontracting Plan is consistent with its SBPC. The subcontracting plan will be incorporated into the resulting contract.

(c) Individual Subcontracting Plans must have a section for the DIA contracting officer’s signature showing the government agrees to the subcontracting plan. The DIA contracting officer will sign the final negotiated subcontracting plan and incorporate it into the resulting contract.

(d) If the Government determines the successful awardee is not putting forth a good faith effort in complying with their resulting Subcontracting Plan for this requirement, in accordance with FAR 19.702(c) and 19.705-7, liquidated damages may be pursued.

(e) Please ensure the subcontracting plan shows both the percentage and dollars expressed in total contract value and subcontracted value

2.3. Volume II – Small Business Participation Commitment (SBPC)

2.3.1. All offerors submitting proposals are required to submit a SBPC.

2.3.2. The SBPC shall address all elements identified in this ITO, Volume III: – Small Business Participation Commitment (SBPC), and shall include a completed Appendix C – SBPC Template into this Volume.

2.3.3. The Government’s Small Business Participation objective for this contract is 35%. The Offeror is encouraged to propose a Small Business Participation objective percentage as high as is practicable, as long as the percentage is supported by the related Small Business participation approach outlined in this ITO. The Offeror’s proposed Small Business Participation percentage shall be incorporated into the contract upon award. Therefore, Offerors shall clearly articulate how they will meet the following mandatory requirements:

2.3.3.1. 35% of the total proposed contract value (TCV) shall be performed by small business firm(s); and

2.3.3.2. 35% of the TCV shall be performed by each of the following 4 socio-economic categories:

(a) Small Disadvantage Business (SDB)

(b) Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)

(c) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

(d) Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)

2.3.3.3. All Offerors shall provide the names and CAGE codes of small business concerns (including the Offeror if a small business concern) who would participate in accomplishing the proposed contract; the small business classification of each U.S small business concern (i.e., SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, and SDVOSB); and a short description of the specific supplies or services to be provided by each small business concern. If a small business does not have a CAGE code, insert the word “None.” List all SB classifications that apply to each concern.

2.3.3.4. All Offerors, including Offerors who are themselves U.S small business concerns based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and size standard applicable to this procurement, are to identify the extent to which U.S. small business concerns will be utilized as fist-tier subcontractors in the performance of this proposed contract. U.S small business concerns are defined (1) in FAR 19.001 and (2) by the criteria and size standards in FAR 19.102 for the applicable NAICS code.

2.4. Volume III – Technical Capability, Management Approach, & Staffing Approach (Oral Presentations):

2.4.1. Each Offeror is requested to present the Volume III of its proposal in an oral presentation. No written document submission is required for this volume. All technical information must be presented during the scheduled oral presentation. Additional information regarding base and facility access procedures will be provided to offerors after receipt of Factors 1, 2 and 4.

2.4.2. Only offerors who successfully pass/deemed acceptable of Factor 1 – Administrative and Factor 2 – Small Business Participation will advance to the Volume 3- Oral Presentations participation. DIA Facilities access request forms and submission timelines will be included in the notification to qualifying offerors.

2.4.3. Offerors shall deliver an oral presentation addressing the provided scenario that demonstrates how they will meet the requirements, including solutions to challenges and resulting successes related to Technical Capability, Management Approach, and Staffing Approach.

2.4.3.1. The presentation shall begin with an executive summary or scope statement. The Offeror’s Technical Capability shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of the stated claims to successfully meet the requirements of scenario.

2.4.3.2. Management Approach must establish a structured governance framework ensuring technical success and delivering actionable insights for informed decision-making.

2.4.3.3. Staffing Approach must provide a structured methodology to identify, acquire, and manage human resources.

2.4.4. Offerors will not be permitted to bring written materials, handouts, slides, or other documentation into the building for their oral presentations. The Government will provide blank writing material for brainstorming that will be collected for destruction at the end of the oral presentation. The oral presentation will constitute as the offeror's complete proposal for the designated subject matter areas, with no complementary written proposal coverage permitted. All information to be evaluated must be presented verbally during the allocated presentation time frame. No electronic presentation files (including PowerPoint), physical handouts, or reference materials of any kind will be allowed during the presentation session. Oral presentations will be held up to the UNCLASSFIED level.

2.4.5. Each Offeror is limited to six (6) personnel for the presentation. Participants may be an employee of the Offeror or Subcontractor(s). Offerors shall provide the name of the individual and title, as well as informing the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer of any access restraints/requests that will be required.

2.4.6. Each Offeror (prime/subcontractors, joint venture partners, contractor team arrangement, mentor-protégé teams) is limited to participation in only one oral presentation. Companies participating in multiple proposals must select which presentation they will attend, as participation in multiple presentations is prohibited.

2.4.7. The oral presentation will be conducted at the following location: DIA HQ, Washington D.C. Specific room number, date, and time will be provided to each offeror accordingly.

2.4.8. The sequential arrangement of oral presentations within designated sessions shall be established strictly on the basis of chronological submission priority. Participants seeking to deliver oral presentations must submit their complete proposal package in a timely manner. The allocation of presentation periods shall be determined exclusively by the temporal order in which such completed proposal packages are received by the organizing authority, without exception or prejudice.

2.4.9. Offeror personnel with CAC may access the base, and an IC Badge provides access to the building. Personnel without either credential will require a visitor access request and must be prepared to provide necessary personally identifiable information (PII) as required by installation security protocols; which will be coordinated by the Government.

2.4.10. No more than six (6) people per Offeror’s Team shall attend the scenario preparation and oral presentation.

2.4.11. Recording of Oral Presentations: Recording of oral presentations by the Offeror is strictly prohibited, notwithstanding local laws and regulations with regards to virtual meetings or voice-only telephone oral presentations. The government reserves the right to record oral presentations. If recorded, the recordings are source selection sensitive and will be handled accordingly.

2.4.12. Exchanges During Oral Presentations: During oral presentations, the Government will not ask the Offeror to elaborate on ideas or otherwise request information. Clarification requests will be limited to asking the Offeror to repeat statements that were not heard clearly. The definition of “Clarification” is that of FAR 15.306(a) which provides, “Clarification...means limited exchanges between the Government and Offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated. The Government will not inform an Offeror of their confidence rating during the presentation, and the evaluation board will not engage in bargaining during the presentation.

2.4.13. Example Oral Presentation Timeline:

2.4.13.1. Actual times will be assigned upon the completion of evaluation of Factor 1 and 2, and the vendors will be notified about the details regarding oral presentation dates, times, and access information to the JBAB and DIA HQ facility.

· Introduction: 5 minutes

· Answering scenario-based questions: 120 minutes

2.5. Volume IV – Relevant Past Experience:

The Offeror shall submit a detailed descriptive listing of up to three (3) contracts or contracts performed for a minimum of (1) year within the past three (3) years that are similar in nature to the one described in this solicitation. “Similar” is defined as projects comparable in terms of services performed or level of Contractor responsibility and authority, duration, and dollar value. The detailed description submitted for each project should include, at a minimum, the following information:

1. Contract number

2. Estimated annual dollar value of contract

3. Description of services (including location) provided and the Offeror’s level of responsibility and authority on the project.

4. List of subcontracted services and subcontractors used, along with estimated annual cost of each subcontracted service.

5. Type of contract (e.g., cost reimbursable, incentive fee, award fee, time and materials, fixed price, etc.).

6. Date of contract start and completion, including options.

7. Name, title, address, phone number, and email of customer contact. It is incumbent on the Offeror to ensure the customer information is current and accurate.

The proposal shall include Appendix D – Relevant Experience; and shall not be modified by the Offeror. Appendix D will be counted in the page count for this volume.

3. EVALUATIONS

3.1. Basis for Contract Award

3.1.1. Awards will be made to all Offerors who meet or exceed the following threshold ratings: a "Pass" rating on Factor 1 (Administrative), an "Acceptable" rating on Factor 2, a "High Confidence" rating on Factor 3, and an "Acceptable" rating on Factor 4. Each factor will be evaluated independently against its established criteria. This evaluation approach is consistent with the streamlined procedures for commercial items under FAR Part 12 while maintaining the structured evaluation methodology of FAR Part 15. The Government will not perform tradeoffs between evaluation factors; all Offerors meeting the minimum standards for each factor will receive an award. Proposals that fail to meet any of the specified minimum standards will be ineligible for award. The number of awards will be determined by the number of Offerors who successfully meet all threshold requirements.

3.1.2. The Government may reject any and all offers if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Also, the Government may reject any proposal that is evaluated to be unrealistic in terms of program commitments, contract terms and conditions such that the proposal is deemed to reflect an inherent lack of competence or failure to comprehend the complexity and risks of the program.

3.1.3. The Government intends to award the contract without discussions with Offerors. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer determines them to be necessary.

3.2. Evaluation Factors and Procedures

3.2.1. FACTOR I – ADMINISTRATIVE (PASS/FAIL)

3.2.1.1. The Administrative Volume will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis for compliance with solicitation requirements. All sub-factors must receive a “Pass” rating for the proposal to be considered for award. Failure to meet any sub-factor requirement will result in a “Fail” rating and elimination from further consideration.

3.2.1.2. Sub-factor 1.1: Top Secret Facility Clearance

The Prime Offeror, at the time of proposal submission, has a TOP SECRET facility clearance by providing CAGE code for facility clearances and the storage location(s). This item assesses the Offeror’s Facility Security Clearance (FCL) status. Offerors shall provide CAGE code identifying their FCL status. The Offeror shall provide full company name and location to ensure they match the submitted CAGE code. The Offeror shall provide additional FCL verification information in the event the CAGE code is not listed within the National Industrial Security System (NISS), if applicable.

3.2.1.3. Sub-factor 1.2: SAM Representations and Certifications The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s SAM representations and certifications to determine eligibility to perform under this contract. The Offeror shall submit complete SAM representations and certifications, and the prime Offeror shall have the NAICS code specified in the solicitation listed as primary or secondary in their representations and certifications.

3.2.1.4. Sub-factor 1.3: Organizational Conflict of Interest

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) certification and mitigation plan, if applicable to determine compliance with FAR 9.5. The Offeror shall submit a signed statement certifying absence of OCI or identify potential conflicts and provide a comprehensive mitigation plan that adequately addressed all identified conflicts in accordance with section 2.2.1.4.

3.2.1.5. Sub-factor 1.4: Subcontracting Plan

For other than small business concerns, the Contracting Officer will determine the acceptability of the Subcontracting Plan for apparently successful Offerors prior to award. The Subcontracting Plan will not be evaluated as part of the best value determination but will be treated as a matter of responsibility pursuant to FAR Subpart 9.1. Subcontracting Plan (Not Applicable to Small Business Concerns)

Table 2. Administrative Ratings – Sub-factors 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3 Combined

3.2.2. FACTOR II – Small Business Participation Commitment

3.2.2.1. The Small Business Participation Commitment factor shall be evaluated on an Acceptance/Unacceptable basis. If the Offeror does not receive a “Acceptable” in the Small Business Participation Commitment, the proposal will not be evaluated any further.

Table 3. Small Business Participation Commitment Rating Method

3.2.3. FACTOR III– TECHNICAL, MANAGEMENT APPROACH, & STAFFING APPROACH

3.2.3.1. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s Technical Capability to determine the level of confidence that the offering contractor demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides a viable approach for successful performance of tasks identified in the PWS. Each Offeror’s technical capability will be assessed through oral presentations responding to six (6) scenario-based questions. The Government will evaluate the responses using the confidence rating scale defined in Table 4 below.

3.2.3.2. For award consideration, Offerors must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the requirement by receiving a “High Confidence” rating on at least five (5) out of the six (6) scenario-based questions. Each scenario will be evaluated individually, and then an overall confidence rating will be assigned based on the collective assessment. All scenarios are of equal importance and will address the following sub-factors:

Sub-Factor 3.1 – Scenario Based Question 1 Sub-Factor 3.2 – Scenario Based Question 2 Sub-Factor 3.3 – Scenario Based Question 3 Sub-Factor 3.4 – Scenario Based Question 4 Sub-Factor 3.5 – Scenario Based Question 5 Sub-Factor 3.6 – Scenario Based Question 6

3.2.3.3. The Government will assign one confidence rating to each Offeror using the following methodology:

(a) High Confidence: The Offeror receives "High Confidence" ratings on at least five (5) of the six (6) sub-factors. (Technically Acceptable/Eligible for IDIQ Contract)

(b) Some Confidence: The Offeror receives "High Confidence" ratings on three (3) to four (4) sub-factors. (Not Technically Acceptable/ Not Eligible for IDIQ Contract)

(c) Low Confidence: The Offeror receives "High Confidence" ratings on zero (0) to two (2) sub-factors. (Not Technically Acceptable/ Not Eligible for IDIQ Contract)

Potential awardees must have presented a comprehensive understanding of the requirement during oral presentations by scoring “High Confidence” on at least 5 out of the 6 scenario-based questions. Offerors receiving less than 5 “High Confidence” scoring combined with any other rating will not be deemed technically acceptable and will not be consider for an IDIQ award.

Table 4. Confidence Ratings

3.2.4. FACTOR IV – RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

3.2.4.1. The Relevant Experience evaluation assesses the degree of confidence the Government has in an offeror's ability to supply products and services that meet users' needs based on a demonstrated record of performance, including cost and schedule. The Government will evaluate an organization's history of successful completion of projects/efforts of similar size, scope and complexity specified within the PWS; history of staying on schedule and within budget; producing high quality deliverables; and Past Performance working with the U.S. Government, State Governments or DIA on similar efforts. The Offeror shall have demonstrated experience providing TS cleared personnel under DoD or IC contracts.

3.2.4.2. The Government may consider Relevant Experience information obtained from any sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; the Defense Contract Management Agency; and interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and Fee Determining Officials. The Government reserves the right to limit or expand the number of references it decides to contact, and to contact references other than those provided by the Offeror. The Government may also contact all or some of each Offeror’s customers to obtain past performance information.

3.2.4.3. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on relevant experience (see FAR 15.305 [a][2][iv]). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or "neutral") past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, a neutral rating shall be considered acceptable.

Table 5. Past Performance

4. EXHIBITS

5. APPENDICES

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