SF30_EA133W-15-RP-0044_Amendment_0005.pdf

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or Print) 16A. Name and title of Contracting Officer (Type or Print)

Timothy Wampler

AWIPS Contracting Officer

15B. Contractor/Offeror 15C. Date Signed 16B. United States of America

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. Date Signed

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. Contract ID Code Page of Pages

1 6

2. Amendment/Modification No. 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Req. No. 5. Project No. (if applicable)

0005 SEPT 30, 2015 NWWH0000-15-04009

6. Issued By Code AJ930073 7. Administered By (If other than Item 6) Code SEE BLOCK 6

NOAA/EASTERN REGIONAL ACQUISITION DIV

200 GRANBY STREET

8TH FLOOR

NORFOLK, VA 23510

8. Name and Address of Contractor (No., Street, County, and Zip Code) (X) 9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.

X

EA133W-15-RP-0044

9B. Date (See Item 11)

SEPT 30, 2015

10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.

10B. Date (See Item 13)

Code Facility Code

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended X is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copy of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDG-

MENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT

IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. Accounting and Appropriation Data (if required)

N/A

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACT/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(x) A. This change order is issued pursuant to: (Specify authority) The changes set forth in item 14 are made in the Contract Order No. in item 10A.

B. The above numbered Contract/Order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

Set fourth item 14, pursuant to the authority of FAR 43.103 (b)

C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of:

D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, X is required to sign this document and return one (1) copy to the issuing office.

14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Amendment 0005 to EA133W-15-RP-0044 (1) Clarifies Amendment 0002 Question and Answer (39), (2) Corrects Amendment 0004 Question and Answer (4), and makes changes to (3) Request for Proposal (RFP) Section L.6.(b)(2)(iii)(B), Factor 2 – Management Solution, (4)Request for Proposal (RFP) Section L.6.(b)(2)(iii)(D), Factor 4 - AWIPS Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Socioeconomic Goals.

1) EA133W-15-RP-0044 Amendment 0005 clarifies Amendment 0002, Question and Answer (39) as follows:

Industry Question 39)

Section I.2 - Per FAR 15.403-1, Prohibition on obtaining certified cost or pricing data (10 U.S.C. 2306a and 41 U.S.C. chapter 35), Certified Cost or Pricing Data is not required when there is adequate price competition.

Is it the Government’s opinion that the FFP submission will meet the requirements under the FAR for adequate price competition, thereby, waiving the cost and pricing data submission requirement? Will the Government please confirm the intent to require Certified Cost or

Pricing Data for the final RFP Submission?

DOC/NOAA Response to Industry Question 39)

The Government anticipates adequate price competition and does not require certified cost or pricing data.

Clarification:

The Certified Cost or Pricing clauses are included in the RFP as these may be required on future task orders placed against the IDIQ. Offerors are not required to provide certified cost or pricing data with their proposal submission.

2) EA133W-15-RP-0044 Amendment 0005 corrects Amendment 0004, Question and Answer (4) as follows:

Industry Question 4)

L.6.2.iii.A – The scope of the Product Improvement effort includes: hardware footprint reduction, visualization improvements, DR work-off, and other future enhancements. It is not clear how the material for the hardware footprint will be costed, as there is no material CLIN for product improvement (other than ODC plug numbers). Additionally, “hardware refresh” is called out separately as an O&M item.

Product Improvement CLIN pricing is for evaluation purposes only and will be later negotiated and awarded for each task order.

Will the Government please provide clarification on how materials for product improvement is to be costed appropriately to ensure all relevant materials for the technical solution are accounted for in the total proposal cost?

DOC/NOAA Response to Industry Question 4)

All necessary materials and resources required for the Product Improvement Solution should be costed in the Product Improvement

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). This is based on the vendor’s unique recommended solution for product improvement activities.

DOC /NOAA Correction to Response to Industry Question 4)

The Product Improvement Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) contains a “plug” number for ODC. Offerors are asked not to alter Attachment J.7. - Product Improvement Pricing Schedule, “plug” numbers.

3) Request for Proposal (RFP) Section L.6.(b)(2)(iii)(B), Factor 2 – Management Solution is updated as follows:

(B) Factor 2 - Management Solution

Offerors shall include a section in their proposal that demonstrates their understanding of the Government’s requirements, and delineate the methodologies that will be used to ensure the quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of all deliverables required under the AWIPS contract. Offerors shall provide resumes of each key personnel proposed. Offerors proposals shall address the functional areas delineated in Table L.6.2 – AWIPS Management Solution Areas. Offerors

Management Solution shall take into account maintaining the Government’s unlimited rights and ownership rights of the Government as described in Section

H.21.

A completed copy of Table L.6.2 – AWIPS Management Solution Areas shall be submitted as part of Volume II – Technical Proposal; the table does not count towards the Technical

Proposal page limitation. Offerors must reference the applicable page(s) of their proposals that respond to the information requested in Table L.6.2 – AWIPS Management Solution Areas.

Table L.6.2 – AWIPS Management Solution Areas

VOLUME II: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

AWIPS MANAGEMENT SOLUTION AREAS

Reference Applicable

Page(s) of Offerors

Proposal

Program

Management Plan

(PMP)

The Program Management Plan shall include, consistent with the SOO, the following:

PMP

1. The Offeror shall include a detailed and comprehensive explanation of the strategies to be used for project plan execution and project integration, and delineate the organizational policies, tools, and techniques proposed for coordination and direction of the various technical and organizational interfaces required for successful execution of the AWIPS project, including communication plans. Offerors shall delineate the approaches they plan to utilize to satisfy the requirements of each Contract Line Item Number and each deliverable as required in Attachment J.3 -

Contract Data Requirements List.

Human Resource

Management Plan

(HRMP)

The Human Resource Management Plan (HRMP) shall include, consistent with the SOO, the following:

HRMP

1. Proposals submitted in response to the AWIPS solicitation shall include a description of all critical Contractor personnel to be assigned to the AWIPS program, the anticipated level of their dedication to this assignment (i.e. full-or part-time, permanent or temporary) and the methodologies for acquisition, retaining, management, and training of staff in the fulfillment of your proposed solution.

HRMP

2. If offering professional services (as defined by 29 CFR 541), Offers shall submit a Professional Compensation Plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for the professional employees who will work under the contract in accordance with FAR Clause 52.222-46 “Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees (FEB 1993)”.

Individual compensation disclosure is not required. Submission of general compensation practices often printed in an employee handbook is sufficient.

Key Personnel The Offeror shall propose Key Personnel that meet the standards found in Attachment J.5 - Key Personnel

Definitions

Key Personnel

1. Offerors shall propose key personnel in accordance CAR 1352.237-75—Key Personnel and Attachment J.5 - Key

Personnel Definitions. Offerors shall provide their key personnel’s proposed responsibilities, the percentage of time that each individual will be committed to the AWIPS project; any other contractual obligations these individuals may have during the course of the AWIPS period of performance; and provide copies of their resumes highlighting all experience, education, and training relevant to this effort. Written requests for waiver of the key personnel proposed by the Contractor if their qualifications do not meet the minimum qualifications specified in the labor category for which they are being proposed shall also be provided if applicable.

Risk Management

Plan (RMP) The Risk Management Plan shall include, consistent with the SOO, the following:

RMP

1. Offerors shall include their methodology for identifying and managing risks and opportunities associated with the

AWIPS program. In addition, the initial risk register shall include a detailed discussion of risks, and opportunities through the life of the AWIPS contract, and the proposed mitigating strategies.

Earned Value

Management Plan

(EVMP)

The Earned Value Management Plan shall include, consistent with the SOO, the following:

EVMP

1. Offerors shall include an Earned Value Management Plan (EVMP) that shall delineate its proposed approach to

Earned Value Management. This shall include an explanation of the application of American National Standards

Institute / Electronic Industries Alliance Standard 748 to monitor and compare actual performance to planned results.

EVMP

2. The EVMP shall explain the process for monitoring the Contractor’s performance under the contract, and determining the need for corrective action. The plan shall provide sufficient tracking, monitoring, and comparison of projected performance objectives to actual results.

Transition Plan The Transition Plan shall include, consistent with the SOO, the following:

Transition Plan

1. Offerors transition plans shall provide a detailed discussion of the methodologies and procedures to be used to minimize disruption of mission-critical services during Phase-In of the AWIPS program, and delineate its start-up requirements.

2. The transition plan shall detail the Offeror’s plans to address staffing, including recruiting, hiring, training, and

Contractor personnel compliance with NOAA’s security requirements, as well as any other special considerations that may affect onboarding or retention. The Plan shall reflect Phase-In and Phase-Out transition periods that are at a maximum three (3) months in length, and sufficiently comprehensive to ensure smooth transition from the incumbent to the awardee, and from the awardee to any successor(s).

3. The transition plan shall also provide details as to the proposed methodology for seamless transition of subcontracted services, logistics, and maintenance activities.

Quality Assurance

Plan (QAP) The Quality Assurance Plan shall include, consistent with the SOO, the following:

QAP

The Offeror's proposed Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) documents the methods used to measure performance of the

Contractor against the objectives in the AWIPS SOO document dated July 08, 2015. Offerors are required to identify performance metrics and positive/negative incentives. These measures will be identified in the Offeror's proposed QAP.

The Offeror shall propose a QAP consisting of a description of the review process, its documentation, methods of internal review, identification of staff position(s) performing the reviews, and the frequency of the reviews, which, when approved by the Government, shall be incorporated into and become part of the AWIPS CDRL document dated July 08, 2015.

The QAP shall contain and address the following areas:

1. Overall Approach to Quality Assurance. The QAP shall demonstrate the adequacy, relevance, and reasonableness of the Offerors’s proposed approach, procedures, documentation, and methods for tracking the quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of its performance in relation to the objectives and requirements set forth in the SOO and PWS, including communicating with the Government, handling corrective actions, and implementing improvements.

2. The QAP shall discuss the methods and metrics that will be used to evaluate the reliability, availability, and security of

AWIPS, with respect to its accessibility to the user community 24/7/365, as required by the SOO; and explain how and when these methods/metrics will be updated as the system evolves over the life of the contract.

3. Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs)—AQLs define the lowest tolerable limit of defect in a product or deficiency in a service.

4. Positive/Negative Performance Incentives—The Offeror shall demonstrate the adequacy, reasonableness, and appropriateness of the proposed incentive and disincentive metrics; their granularity; and the scoring range and weighting factors for each performance requirement as it relates to the accomplishing the project's objectives.

5. Offerors’ QAPs shall comply with the Service Level Agreement documents listed within Attachment J.3 - Contract

Data Requirements List dated July 08, 2015.

4) Request for Proposal (RFP) Section L.6.(b)(2)(iii)(D), Factor 4 - AWIPS Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Socioeconomic Goals is updated as follows:

(D) Factor 4 – Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Socioeconomic Goals

Offerors shall demonstrate their plan to offer and commit to small business participation goals in the performance of this contract.

Offerors proposals shall address the functional areas delineated in Table L.6.4 – AWIPS Small Business Subcontracting Plan and

Socioeconomic Goals. Offerors shall address the extent to which their small business subcontracting plan identifies, commits to the use of, and demonstrates that it complies with the Department of Commerce Fiscal Year 2015 Small Business and Socio-economic

Goals, including the following objectives (based on a percentage of total planned subcontracting dollars) as follows:

Table L.6.3 – Department of Commerce Fiscal Year 2015 Small Business Goals

Department of Commerce Fiscal Year 2015 Small Business Goals

Socioeconomic Category Subcontracting

Goal

Small Business 30%

Small Disadvantaged Business 5%

Women-Owned Small Business 5%

Veteran -Owned Small Business 3%

HUBZone Small Business 3%

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business 3%

5) Notice to Offerors

If the Norfolk Federal Building is closed due to the impending inclement weather on the due date for proposals then the deadline for proposals will be extended. Offerors proposals will be due on the third business day following the reopening of the Norfolk Federal

Building. To verify if the Norfolk Federal Building is open on the day proposals are due Offerors may call 757.213.3998.

For example, if the Norfolk Federal Building is closed and then reopens on October 19, 2015, then Offerors proposals will be due on

October 21, 2015, at 12:00 P.M.

6) The due date for proposals at block 9 of EA133W-15-RP-0044 remains October 06, 2015 at 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time.

7) Except for the changes made herewith, all other terms, conditions, and provisions remain unchanged.

END AMENDMENT 0005 TO EA133W-15-RP-0044

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