FA2550-15-R-8005-0002_3-4-16.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to modify Section L language to remove the requirement to submit f inancial data prior to proposals.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 21

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 04-Mar-2016

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X FA2550-15-R-8005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Feb-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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 Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer 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 copies 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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)

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

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

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 FORTH IN 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, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

04-Mar-2016

CODE

50TH CONTRACTING SDQ AMY FRANKLIN

210 FALCON PKWY STE 2116

SCHRIEVER CO 80912-2116

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

L-I – Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Notice: Pursuant to FAR 52.252-1 “SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE,” the following provisions are incorporated herein by reference.

A. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS:

52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive

Acquisition

JAN

52.215-1 Alt I Instructions to Offerors--Competitive

Acquisition (Jan 2004) - Alternate I

OCT

52.215-22 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges--

Identification of Subcontract Effort

OCT

52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity

Compliance Evaluation

FEB

B. Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR

Chapter 2) Solicitation Provisions:

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of

Former DoD Officials

NOV

252.204-7013 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of

Information by Litigation Support Solicitation

Offerors

FEB

C. Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Solicitation Provisions:

5352.215-9000 Facility Clearance MAY

L-II – Solicitation Provisions in Full Text

Notice: The following provisions are hereby incorporated in full text:

A. Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) Solicitation Provisions:

52.215-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR COST OR PRICING DATA OR INFORMATION

OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA (OCT 2010) ALT IV

(a) Submission of certified cost or pricing data is not required.

(b) Provide information described below:

The Contractor shall submit cost and pricing data as required in Section L Attachments L-1, L-2, L-3, L-4, and L-11.

(End of provision)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of an Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity contract resulting from this solicitation. The contract type will be determined at task order level and may be firm fixed priced or cost plus fixed fee.

(End of provision)

52.222-46 Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees (FEB 1993)

(a) Recompetition of service contracts may in some cases result in lowering the compensation

(salaries and fringe benefits) paid or furnished professional employees. This lowering can be detrimental in obtaining the quality of professional services needed for adequate contract performance. It is therefore in the Government’s best interest that professional employees, as defined in 29 CFR 541, be properly and fairly compensated. As part of their proposals, offerors will submit a total compensation plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for the professional employees who will work under the contract. The Government will evaluate the plan to assure that it reflects a sound management approach and understanding of the contract requirements. This evaluation will include an assessment of the offeror’s ability to provide uninterrupted high-quality work. The professional compensation proposed will be considered in terms of its impact upon recruiting and retention, its realism, and its consistency with a total plan for compensation. Supporting information will include data, such as recognized national and regional compensation surveys and studies of professional, public and private organizations, used in establishing the total compensation structure.

(b) The compensation levels proposed should reflect a clear understanding of work to be performed and should indicate the capability of the proposed compensation structure to obtain and keep suitably qualified personnel to meet mission objectives. The salary rates or ranges must take into account differences in skills, the complexity of various disciplines, and professional job difficulty. Additionally, proposals envisioning compensation levels lower than those of predecessor contractors for the same work will be evaluated on the basis of maintaining program continuity, uninterrupted high-quality work, and availability of required competent professional service employees. Offerors are cautioned that lowered compensation for essentially the same professional work may indicate lack of sound management judgment and lack of understanding of the requirement.

(c) The Government is concerned with the quality and stability of the work force to be employed on this contract. Professional compensation that is unrealistically low or not in reasonable relationship to the various job categories, since it may impair the Contractor’s ability to attract and retain competent professional service employees, may be viewed as evidence of failure to comprehend the complexity of the contract requirements.

(d) Failure to comply with these provisions may constitute sufficient cause to justify rejection of a proposal.

(End of Provision)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government

Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Amy Franklin, 210 Falcon

Parkway, suite 2116, Schriever AFB, CO 80912.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision)

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 address:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

(End of provision)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48

CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of

"(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

B. Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Solicitation Provisions:

5352.209-9001 POTENTIAL ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (OCT 2010)

(a) There is potential organizational conflict of interest (OCI) (see FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest) due to potential Offerors’ involvement with other 688 Cyberspace Wing contracts and projects. Accordingly:

(1) Offerors are reminded of their responsibility to bring OCI concerns to the Contracting

Officer’s attention so the Contracting Officer has a complete understanding of all relevant facts and is able to make a proper and timely OCI determination. Pursuant to FAR 9.504(a), Offerors shall submit potential OCI situations or contracts that may pose OCI concerns or any situation that may prohibit the Offeror from submitting a proposal for this effort.

(2) All Offerors are required to submit an OCI analysis for any situations which pose an actual or perceived current or future OCI, Offerors shall include a Mitigation Plan with their proposal. Mitigation Plans shall include information on how any identified or future OCI will be handled and mitigated. As a minimum, the following areas must be addressed; Offerors must discuss how these areas will be mitigated if an OCI exists or if there is no OCI, Offerors must explain why there is no OCI:

i. The AFCOTERS requirement involves support services such as providing technical analysis/recommendations to the Government. There may be contractors potentially interested in proposing for this acquisition that may have been involved in design, production, or other support of specific systems for which the AFCOTERS contract provides test and evaluation summary and/or recommendations to the Government. There is potential in this area for an OCI.

ii. During performance of the AFCOTERS contract, there may be conflicting roles that might bias a contractor’s judgment in relation to its work for the Government. Specifically, there are interested potential Offerors who may have other contracts within the Wing, Air Force Space

Command (AFSPC) or other Government agencies which could have interaction with the

AFCOTERS contract.

iii. A teaming arrangement may be proposed which could present an opportunity for a successful

Offeror to have team members who may be evaluating or analyzing their own products or services or those of other team members. Depending on the successful Offeror’s teaming arrangement, there is potential in this area for an OCI.

(b) If award is made to the Offeror, the resulting contract may include an organizational conflict of interest limitation applicable to subsequent Government work, at either a prime contract level, at any subcontract tier, or both. During evaluation of proposals, the Government may, after discussions with the Offeror and consideration of ways to avoid the conflict of interest, insert a special provision in the resulting contract which shall disqualify the Offeror from further consideration for award of future contracts.

(c) The organizational conflict of interest clause in this solicitation may be modified or deleted during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

L-III – INFORMATION TO OFFERORS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL

PREPARATION

1.0 Budget/Funding Information. The 346 TS receives customer funding to accomplish tests and the actual funding/workload is unknown. The contract ceiling is $35 million.

2.0 General Instructions. This section provides general guidance for preparing proposals, as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. Throughout this section, the term “Offeror” includes subcontractors, teammates, and/or joint venture partners. The

Offeror’s proposal must include all data and information requested, and must be submitted in accordance with (IAW) these instructions. The Offeror shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the solicitation and shall describe how the offer will satisfy the requirements stated in the PWS and contract data requirements list (CDRL). A proposal that is sufficiently documented to support performance in a complete, orderly, and detailed manner will enable the Government to perform a thorough and fair evaluation. Non-compliance with the instructions and solicitation may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation and may be grounds for eliminating the proposal from consideration for contract award.

2.1 Proposal Clarity. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation of the Offeror’s capabilities and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The Offeror’s proposal shall not simply rephrase, reiterate, or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to describe the requirements and address how the Offeror intends to meet the requirements. The Offeror shall assume that the

Government has no prior knowledge of its capabilities, facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror’s proposal.

2.2 Proposal Depth. The Offeror is advised that its proposal is presumed to represent its best efforts and most complete responses to this solicitation. The Offeror is advised not to provide simple cursory responses which merely reiterate the PWS. Alternate proposals will not be accepted. The Offeror is reminded that the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if the CO later determines that it is necessary. By submission of a proposal, the Offeror represents that its team is capable of performing all requirements specified in the solicitation.

2.3 Proposal Detail. Elaborate brochures, binding, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are unnecessary and not desired.

2.4 Proposal Acceptance Period. The Offeror shall clearly specify the proposal acceptance period, in Section A block 12 of the solicitation, for a minimum of 300 days from proposal submission.

2.5 Proposal Retention. IAW the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.8 (Government

Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all proposals IAW the Federal Records

Disposition Schedule, and unless otherwise requested will destroy all other copies at the end of the source selection process.

2.6 Size Standard. This acquisition is a total small business set aside under NAICS code

541512, Computer Systems Design Services, with a $27.5M size standard.

2.7 Acquisition Strategy. This acquisition will utilize a Best Value source selection strategy

IAW the FAR 15.101-1, as supplemented by the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 215.3, the

DoD Source Selection Procedures, the Air Force FAR Supplement (AFFARS) 5315.3, and

AFFARS Mandatory Procedure (MP) MP5315.3. Offers will be evaluated using the factors and subfactors under Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. Past Performance is approximately equal to Cost/Price. Technical proposals will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.

If an Offeror receives an “unacceptable” rating in any subfactor, the factor will receive an

“unacceptable” rating. If an Offeror receives an “unacceptable” rating in any factor, the technical proposal will receive an “unacceptable” rating and the Offeror will not be eligible for award.

3.0 General Information.

3.1 Points of Contact (POCs). The POC for this acquisition is the CO, Amy W. Franklin and the Contract Specialist (CS), MSgt Ryan Laube. Address any questions or concerns to the following contact information:

MSgt Ryan Laube Amy W. Franklin

(ryan.laube@us.af.mil) (amy.franklin.3@us.af.mil)

Phone: 719-567-6817 Phone: 719-567-5646

50 CONS/LGCZH

210 Falcon Parkway, Suite 2116

Schriever AFB, CO 80912-2116

3.2 Debriefings. IAW FAR 15.505 (Preaward Debriefing of Offerors), unsuccessful

Offerors will have three days from the date of Government notice of exclusion from the competition to submit a written request for a debriefing; Offerors may request either a preaward or postaward debriefing. IAW FAR 15.506 (Postaward Debriefing of Offerors), an Offeror will have three days after the date which that Offeror has received notification of contract award to submit a written request for a postaward debriefing. Offerors will only receive one debriefing.

3.3 Reference Documents. Unclassified documents and documents designated for official use only (FOUO) necessary for performance of the contract will be made available on

FedBizOpps.gov (FBO).

3.4 Revisions and Amendments. The Government reserves the right to revise or amend the specifications or the solicitation. Such revisions or amendments will be communicated by formal amendment (Standard Form 30) to this solicitation. If such amendments require material changes in quantities or cost/price, the solicitation closing date may be extended to enable an

Offeror to revise its proposal. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new solicitation closing date and time. The Offeror shall provide acknowledgement in block

14 of the SF 33 of any solicitation amendments issued by the Government.

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3.5 Discrepancies and Ambiguities. If an Offeror believes that the solicitation contains errors, omissions, or is otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the CO in writing with supporting rationale no later than seven calendar days after the solicitation release.

3.6 Mistakes. Mistakes in contractor’s proposal shall be handled IAW FAR 15.508

Discovery of Mistakes.

3.7 Final Proposal Revisions (FPR). Once discussions (if conducted) have been concluded with Offerors, the CO will request that the Offerors provide a FPR. Offerors are advised that any changes to the proposal in the FPR must be fully addressed, explained, and reflected in the proposed cost/price. Failure to comply with this requirement can adversely influence the evaluation of the proposal. The CO will establish a common due date and time for submission of the FPR. The number of copies required for the FPR are the same as the basic proposal as identified in Proposal Page Limit Table below.

3.8 Proposal Preparation and Format Instructions. 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.

3.8.1 Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits. The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of four proposal volumes: a Technical Proposal volume, a Cost/Price volume, a Past Performance volume and a Contract Documentation volume. The Offeror shall prepare the proposal volumes as set forth in Section 4 below.

3.8.2 Binding and Labeling. One original of each volume shall be printed double sided with two-hole punches at the top, center of each page. Dimension between hole-centers must be 2.75 inches. This is for Government filing purposes. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed IAW FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal

Information and Source Selection Information.

3.8.3 Electronic Copies. The Offeror shall submit a complete copy of the proposal, including all proposal volumes and attachments, in electronic format, using non-re-writable CD-ROM.

The content and page size of electronic copies shall be identical to the hard copies. If there is a variance, the printed document will take precedence. Indicate on each CD-ROM the volume number and title. Use separate files and folders and ensure the file-naming convention is simple and straightforward to permit rapid location of all portions, to include subfactors, exhibits, annexes, and attachments, if any. Each volume shall be on a separate CD-ROM. All files must be uncompressed. Ensure the electronic documents stored on CD-ROMs can be opened by

Government personnel and that all information is accessible on Government computers.

Offerors shall ensure that the CD-ROMs submitted to the Government are finalized such that no changes can be made to the information. The electronic copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft Office (MS) 2010® applications (e.g. MS Word 2010®, MS

Excel 2010®, and MS Power Point 2010®) and/or Adobe Acrobat®). The proposal may be submitted in portable document format (PDF), but if used must be formatted to allow the text to be selected (i.e. not as an image). Electronic copies of cost/price tables and spreadsheets shall be provided in MS Excel® to allow Government evaluation and review of equations. In the technical proposal volume, simple list tables can be included 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. Ensure formulas and clarifying notes used to calculate cost/price are reflected in the spreadsheets. If files contain links, the links shall be maintained in all revisions. Electronic submissions for each file must be accessible on stand-alone computers.

3.8.4 Page Limitations. Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. Total page count will be based on the printed proposal submission. If page limitations are exceeded, excess pages will not be read, nor considered in the evaluation of the proposal. Page limitations may be placed on responses to evaluation notices (EN) if required. The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the Offeror.

3.8.5 Page Size and Format. Page size will be 8.5 x 11 inches, not including foldouts, with 1-inch margins around the page perimeter. Pages will use single spaces. Pages shall be printed as double sided where possible (i.e., do not print on both sides if the next page would be a foldout, tab break, etc.). Each printed side of information on a page of paper shall count as one page

(single-sided pages count as one page, double-sided pages count as two pages). Foldout pages will be counted as a single page for each 8.5 x 11 section. The paper color of the original proposal submission shall be white only. Use Times New Roman, with a font no smaller than 11 point with normal proportional spacing. Text embedded in graphics can vary from the font style and size requirement.

3.8.6 Table of Contents, Indexing and Glossary. Each volume shall contain a detailed Table of Contents to delineate the tabs and subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to separate and identify sections. A separate Table of Contents shall identify sections/tabs, figures, and tables. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all definitions as applicable, and abbreviations and acronyms used with an explanation for each. The Table of Contents, tabs, index, and glossary are excluded from volume page limitations.

3.8.7 Stand Alone Volumes. Each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated with a minimum of cross-referencing to other volumes of the proposal.

3.8.8 Change Pages after Initial Proposal Submission. If the Government opens discussions and requests the Offeror submit 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). Additionally, a different color paper shall be used for each round of revisions. Make spreadsheet revisions obvious by highlighting cells that change.

3.8.9 Pricing Information. All pricing information shall be addressed only in the Cost/Price

Volume.

3.8.10 Classified Information. Proposals shall not include any classified data in any proposal volume.

3.8.11 Proposal Delivery. Paper and electronic copies shall be delivered directly to the CO or

CS at 50 CONS/LGCZH, 210 Falcon Parkway, Suite 2116, Schriever AFB, CO 80912-2116. If using a courier, submit the name of the individual hand carrying these volumes 24 hours in advance to the CS and CO. The courier will be required to provide identification at the time of delivery. The delivered package(s) shall be labeled “To Be Opened by Addressee Only.” These volumes must be received no later than the date and time specified in the final solicitation FBO posting.

Due to Schriever Air Force Base’s mail security processes, the CO cannot guarantee that mailed proposals will be processed and received by the proposal deadline. Therefore, the Government strongly encourages the Offeror to hand-carry the required documents and information. Please call the CO or CS at least two hours prior to the anticipated arrival time to ensure there will be personnel available to receive the proposal. Offerors should speak personally with the CO or

CS, and not rely on voice mail. Contractor personnel delivering proposals are advised that they may be unable to access SAFB without a valid U.S. Uniformed Services Identification Card or

DoD Force Common Access Card (CAC). Be advised that vehicles may be subjected to random vehicle searches, and/or you may encounter unexpected delays at the gates and should plan accordingly.

3.8.12 Question Period. All questions shall be submitted in writing to the CS at ryan.laube@us.af.mil and copied to the CO at amy.franklin.3@us.af.mil no later than 26

February 2016, 4:00 p.m. MT. All answers will be posted via solicitation amendment on FBO.

3.8.13 Safeguarding Information. Proprietary information submitted in response to this solicitation is restricted from unauthorized disclosure as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act.

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4.0 Specific Proposal Instructions and Format:

Proposal Page Limit Table

VOLUME Para

Number

TITLE PAGE LIMIT HARD

COPIES

E-

COPIES

I

VOLUME I TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

4.1.1 Executive Summary 5

4.1.2 Table of Contents, Index, Glossary

unlimited

4.1.3 Technical Proposal and

Factors unlimited

II

VOLUME II COST/PRICE PROPOSAL

1 1

4.2 Cost/Price Proposal unlimited

III

VOLUME III PAST PERFORMANCE

1 1

4.3.1 Executive Summary 5

4.3.1 Table of Contents unlimited

4.3.2 Past Performance

Questionnaires unlimited/6 total questionnaires

4.3.3 Relevant Contracts 10 per reference/ 6 references

IV

VOLUME IV CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION

1 1

4.4 Contract

Documentation unlimited

4.1 Volume I – Technical Proposal. The Offeror’s responses will be evaluated against the

Technical Proposal subfactors defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. The volume shall be prepared in an orderly format and in sufficient detail to enable the Government to make a thorough evaluation of the Offeror’s technical competence and ability to comply with the PWS, CDRLs, and services summary (SS) requirements. Address as specifically as possible the actual methodology the Offeror would use for meeting the requirements of each technical proposal factor. All requirements specified in this solicitation are mandatory. The Offeror shall format its technical proposal volume as follows:

4.1.1 Tab 1: Executive Summary. The Offeror shall provide a concise narrative Executive

Summary of the entire proposal, excluding the cost/price information, while including technical aspects of the proposal. The summary shall also list all subcontract team members, a brief description of the team, and each team member’s major area of responsibility. Any summary material presented here shall not be considered as meeting the requirements for any other portions of the proposal.

4.1.2 Tab 2: Table of Contents, Index, and Glossary.

4.1.3 Tab 3: Technical Proposal and Technical Factors. The technical proposal volume will encompass the Offeror’s technical approach. The Offeror shall address the proposed approach to meeting the requirements. An acceptable proposal will address each of the factors with sufficient detail to demonstrate both an understanding of and an effective approach toward requirement fulfillment.

The proposal shall include a discussion of the following items to allow evaluation of the

Offeror’s approach IAW Section M:

4.1.3.1 FACTOR 1 – Mission Capability.

a. Subfactor 1 – Technical Approach. The proposal shall describe the Offeror’s proposed approach, strategy and practices to performing the overall contract effort. The proposal shall demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Government’s requirements in the following areas of the PWS:

1. Test and Evaluation (T&E). The proposal shall provide the Offeror’s approach to perform requirements analysis from stakeholders to formulate test objectives; capability in drafting T&E plans, scenarios, and objectives; knowledge of Air Force and Department of

Defense architectures mimicking real-world infrastructure; and capability in test execution utilizing tools and technology for system and component evaluation.

2. Range Management. The proposal shall provide the Offeror’s approach in providing range engineering, security, training and administrative support; capabilities in configuration, maintenance and reconstitution of cyber ranges; capabilities in providing interoperability services between cyber ranges; capabilities in providing range hardware and software documentation; and capabilities in providing range configuration management.

3. Product Development. The proposal shall provide the Offeror’s approach in drafting requirements, product review, and configuration management; capabilities in the capture of technical requirements, contractor collaboration; capabilities in developing and providing specialized T&E training for Government and contractor personnel.

b. Subfactor 2 – Staffing plan. Submit a staffing plan that describes the Offeror’s general recruiting and training strategy, standard operating procedures, capacity, and past performance in recruiting efforts that are required to respond to the highly technical requirements of

AFCOTERS. The plan shall provide and demonstrate a sound staffing approach that fulfills the contract requirements. The plan shall address any aspect of the staffing proposal that will cross-utilize personnel to perform different functions. The plan shall identify the minimum education and experience proposed for each labor category. The contractor shall provide management approach for the following criteria:

1. Organizational structure that provides qualified personnel resources, to include any subcontracting and teaming personnel, with minimum intermediate experience, security clearance and minimum acceptable qualifications necessary at initiation of contract.

2. Assurance of qualified personnel with the appropriate professional qualifications, capabilities and experience in all areas of the PWS.

3. A practical methodology for replacing personnel or hiring additional personnel, as required, within 30 days or within 15 days for short notice requirements.

4. A practical methodology for providing continual technical and advanced technical training to retain certifications, such as Security+, CISSP, and technical writing skills.

4.1.3.2 FACTOR 2 – FFP TO and CPFF TO Technical Proposals. A FFP and CPFF TO

Request For Proposal (RFP) have been provided to the Offeror (Attachments L-3 and L-4) to determine the Offeror’s understanding of the mission and its requirements. The offeror shall provide its approach to fulfill the requirements. The Offeror shall include all assumptions used within responses to the TO RFPs.

4.2 Volume II – Cost/Price. All dollar amounts in proposal shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. All labor rates shall be rounded to the nearest penny.

4.2.1 Tab 1: Executive Summary. The cost/price proposal shall include an Executive

Summary to include a Table of Contents for the Offeror’s cost/price volume. Offerors shall identify any assumptions and exceptions taken to the pricing requirements stated in this solicitation. Provide complete rationale for each assumption and exception. Do not cross reference to/from Volume IV, Contract Documentation. Annotate “none,” if no assumptions or exceptions apply. Information provided for exceptions and assumptions will assist the cost/price evaluation team in determining price reasonableness, cost realism, balance, and completeness.

4.2.1.1 Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data. Adequate price competition is anticipated; therefore, Offerors are not required to submit certified cost or pricing data in accordance with FAR 15.403. Other than certified cost or pricing data is required in the format provided in the following attachments: FFP Pricing Model (Attachment L-1), FFP Labor Rate

Table (Attachment L-2), FFP TO (Attachment L-3) price proposal, CPFF TO (Attachment L-4) cost proposal, and Professional Employee Compensation Plan (Attachment L-11). The FFP

Pricing Model and FFP Labor Rate Table shall be submitted in Microsoft Excel format. Do not password protect any cost/price proposal Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Submit both a hard copy and an electronic copy using the exact file provided by the Government without changing the file format. The offeror shall comply with the instructions provided in the “instructions” tab of

Attachment L-1). The Offeror may add a header or footer containing the company’s name, date and identifying any proprietary information.

4.2.1.2 General Instructions. This section is to assist the offeror in submitting data other than certified cost or pricing data that is required to evaluate the price reasonableness, cost realism, balance, and completeness of the offeror’s proposed cost/price. Compliance with these instructions is mandatory and failure to comply may render its proposal ineligible for award.

Offers shall be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate reasonableness, cost realism, balance, and completeness. Offerors shall also provide supporting data for the basis of proposed cost/prices.

The burden of proof for credibility of proposed cost/prices rests with the offeror at the time of proposal or during subsequent discussions, if any are held.

Data beyond that required by this instruction shall not be submitted, unless it is considered essential to document or support the cost/price position. All data relating to the proposed cost/price, including all required supporting documentation, must be included in the section of the proposal designated as the Cost/Price Volume. Under no circumstances shall this data and documentation be included elsewhere in the proposal.

Joint Ventures (JV): If proposing as a JV, there are two methods to propose based upon the

JV’s make-up. If the JV is populated with employees from each member of the JV and will be dedicated to the basic contract, then new base labor rates and indirect rates based on that situation would be proposed. If the JV remains as separate entities, then base labor rates and indirect rates would be proposed for each member of the JV.

4.2.2 Fully Burdened CPFF Labor Rates. The following provides guidelines for the major cost elements normally associated with the buildup of fully burdened labor rates and required support documentation:

Base Labor Rates: Show base labor rates associated with each labor category. Base rates are the hourly rates that the employees will be paid for performance under the basic contract. A labor rate should be proposed for each labor category as well as the basis and rationale for all proposed base labor rates. The most common basis for a proposed base rate is the actual rate the employee is currently being paid. Rationale for all position classifications anticipated to be used under the contract shall be submitted as part of the proposal.

Base Labor Rate Escalation: Current rates will require adjustment for annual cost of living increases. Base rate adjustments can occur when calculating year one rates if employees would normally receive pay increases prior to the end of the first contract year. Base rates for contract out-years will require escalation adjustments to reflect what employees will receive for those periods. The methodology used to escalate out-year rates shall be provided to include the basis for the escalation factors used and the date that pay increases are effective.

Indirect Rates: Common indirect rates are Labor Overhead, Fringe Benefits, G&A, and FCCOM.

In the proposal, show each individual rate, as applicable, and describe the allocation base. The allocation base is the cost category that the rate is multiplied by to calculate the indirect dollars.

An example is a labor overhead rate applied to direct labor dollars; the latter being the allocation base. If current Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs) or approved provisional billing rates are available, provide a copy of the FPRAs or approved provisional billing rates in addition to identifying the cognizant Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) and his/her location. If a current FPRA or approved provisional billing rates is not available, provide the name and address of any Government audit agency or independent audit firm that has conducted an audit and include a copy of said audit in the cost/price proposal. If no such audit exists, so state.

If no indirect rate audit information is available, financial data and the methodology used to calculate the proposed indirect rates must be submitted. Identify costs not allowed by FAR 31.2 as well as the build-up of the indirect rates, including applicable pools and bases. In addition, provide actual indirect rates for the previous three years.

Fee: Profit rates are not applied to CPFF TOs. The offeror shall propose a fixed fee percentage for CPFF task orders in Schedule B of the Request for Proposals. The proposed fee rate will be utilized through the life of the contract.

4.2.3. Tab 2: FFP Pricing Model. To complete the Pricing Model use the instructions on the first page of the Pricing Model spreadsheet, Attachment L-1. If the prime contractor has a teaming partner (subcontractor) and elects to propose only one set of rates for the entire team, this must be stated in the Cost/Price Volume narrative.

These fully burdened labor rates shall be submitted for each of the fiscal years contained in

Attachment L-2 FFP Labor Rate Table. Each FY is the same as the Government’s Fiscal Year: 1

October through 30 September. Note: TOs will be issued at a rate no higher than the rate provided for the Fiscal Year in which the work is performed.

The labor categories identified in the Labor Rate Table and corresponding Pricing Model are anticipated to be all inclusive of the labor categories expected to be used throughout the life of the contract. All labor categories identified in the Pricing Model shall be covered and proposed collectively by the prime and/or teaming partners for not-to-exceed (NTE) Fully Burdened labor rates. These rates may be proposed by the prime, teaming partner(s), or a blend. The Offeror shall ensure that all labor categories are covered but NOT all labor categories must be covered by any one business entity. Failure to propose rates for all labor categories will render the proposal incomplete, and the entire proposal will be subject to rejection.

If an Offeror’s labor category nomenclature differs from the Government’s, the Offeror must provide a cross-reference, describing how it relates to the skills and qualifications of the

Government’s labor categories as defined in Attachment L-9.

The rates as proposed in the Labor Rate Table shall be contractually binding ceiling rates should the Offeror be awarded a contract. The ceiling rates shall be utilized for future TOs and TO modifications; however, discounted or lower rates may be proposed.

4.2.4 Tab 3: FFP TO Price Proposal. The Government has provided the Offeror with a

FFP TO Request for Proposal (Attachment L-3). The Government intends to award this FFP

TO upon award of the basic contract. Offerors shall propose the FFP TO in accordance with its standard format. The offeror shall use the FFP Labor Rates as proposed in Attachment L-

2. The Travel Expenses CLIN is a cost reimbursable CLIN and is not subject to profit/fee. A not-to-exceed amount for travel has been provided.

4.2.5 Tab 4: Notional CPFF TO Cost Proposal. The Government has provided the

Offeror with a CPFF TO Request for Proposal (Attachment L-4). This is a notional task order for evaluation purposes only and a resulting TO will not be issued. Offerors shall propose the CPFF TO in accordance with its standard format. The Offeror shall provide a detailed breakdown of all costs associated with the TO; to include base rates, indirect rates and fee. The fixed fee rate shall be in accordance with the rate proposed in Schedule B.

Subcontractors/teaming partners may submit back up data in a sealed package with the prime’s offer or directly to the CO.

4.2.6 Tab 5: Professional Employee Compensation. The offeror and subcontractors/teaming partners/joint venture partners shall submit a total compensation plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefit package proposed for professional employees in the format provided at

Attachment L-11. The prime Offeror should instruct its subcontractors to submit total compensation plans directly to the CO, or in a sealed package with the prime’s offer. The prime

Offeror shall also submit a list of the subcontractors to include points of contact and phone numbers who will be submitting professional employee compensation packages to the

Government. The total compensation plan submitted in the proposal will not become part of the awarded contract. The plan shall set forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for professional employees as prescribed in the instructions below:

4.2.6.1 Total Compensation Plan. Provide the planned compensation for all professional employee labor categories proposed to perform the effort. Describe the job skills and qualification requirements associated with each identified labor category. Identify the Standard

Occupational Classification (SOC) code for each labor category using the Bureau of Labor

Statistics SOC system. <http://www.bls.gov/soc/> The labor categories shall be identified by geographic location of contract performance. Provide the corresponding salary and quantified fringe benefits for each labor category and skill level. The fringe benefit data shall also include a description of the benefits offered, and to which professional employee category(ies) the fringe benefits would apply.

4.2.6.2 Surveys and Studies. Provide the recent surveys and studies from professional, public, and private organizations (e.g., Watson & Wyatt, Economic Research Institute, Bureau of Labor

Statistics, etc.) used to support the proposed salaries and fringes. Identify the source with the provided surveys and studies. If not using one of the sources listed above, explain the credibility of the source providing the surveys and studies.

4.3 Volume III – Past Performance.

4.3.1 Tab 1: Executive Summary. The Past Performance volume shall include an Executive

Summary and a Table of Contents. The Executive Summary shall describe the role of the prime and each teaming partner that will potentially perform on the AFCOTERS contract.

4.3.1.1 Organizational Structure Change History. Many companies have acquired, been acquired by, or otherwise merged with other companies, and/or reorganized its divisions, business groups, subsidiary companies, etc. In many cases, these changes have taken place during the time of performance of relevant past efforts or between conclusion of recent past efforts and this source selection. As a result, it is sometimes difficult to determine what past performance is relevant to this acquisition. To facilitate this relevancy determination, include in this executive summary, a “roadmap” describing all such changes in the organization of the company. A pamphlet or other commercial document describing such reorganizations may suffice. As part of this explanation, show how these changes impact the relevance of any efforts identified for past performance evaluation/performance confidence assessment. Since the

Government intends to consider past performance information provided by other sources as well as that provided by the Offeror(s), the “roadmap” should be both specifically applicable to the efforts identified and general enough to apply to efforts on which the Government receives information from other sources.

4.3.2 Tab 2: Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ). Each Offeror shall submit PPQs in accordance with the format contained in Attachment L-6. This information is required on the

Offeror and all subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners who are proposed to perform aspects of the effort the Offeror considers critical to overall successful performance.

The Offeror is responsible for sending PPQs (Attachment L-6) to the points of contact for the past efforts it identifies, who will subsequently submit information to the Government to be received no later than the proposal due date. Offerors shall send questionnaires directly to the points of contact for the past efforts it identifies, provide the instructions to the respondents, and clearly instruct the respondents that all responses are to be provided directly to the Government

CO, NOT THE OFFEROR. The number of past performance efforts submitted shall be limited to a maximum of six total efforts for the prime contractor and all teaming partners added together.

Completed PPQs shall be e-mailed to the point of contact identified in the questionnaire. The

Offeror may contact the CO to confirm receipt of PPQs. Offerors shall provide a list of the proposed respondents. The Offeror shall provide original consent letters for each Teaming

Partner and/or joint venture partner. Past performance information concerning subcontractors and Teaming Partners cannot be disclosed to a private party without the subcontractor’s or

Teaming Partner’s consent. Because a prime contractor is a private party, the Government will need that consent before disclosing Teaming Partner past and present performance information to the prime during exchanges. Consent letters are evaluated only to the extent that they are complete and present for each Teaming Partner, and/or joint venture partner that presented past performance information in the proposal. Each Teaming Partner shall submit a client authorization letter, authorizing release to the Government of requested information on its respective performance. Sample letters are found in attachment L-8.

4.3.3. Tab 3: Relevant Contracts. The Offeror shall submit information in accordance with

Attachment L-7 on up to six recent contracts that it considers most relevant in demonstrating its ability to perform the proposed effort. Include rationale supporting its assertion of relevance.

For a description of the characteristics or aspects the Government will consider in determining recent and relevant, see Section M, Evaluation Factors, 4.4 - Past Performance.

4.3.3.1 Specific Content. Offerors are required to explain what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the proposed effort and to what aspects of the proposed effort they relate.

This may include a discussion of efforts accomplished by the Offeror to resolve problems encountered on prior contracts as well as past efforts to identify and manage program risk.

Merely having problems does not automatically equate to a limited or no confidence rating, since the problems encountered may have been on a more complex program, or an Offeror may have subsequently demonstrated the ability to overcome the problems encountered.

4.4 Volume IV - Contract Documentation. This volume shall contain the Offeror’s contractually related documentation. All documentation shall be clearly identified for each member of the Offeror’s team. The Offeror shall format its Contract Documentation volume as follows:

4.4.1 Tab 1: Completed Standard Form 33 (Solicitation, Offer, and Award). Complete

Section A of the SF33, as applicable. Signature by the Offeror on the SF 33 constitutes an offer, which the Government may accept.