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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 1002

The option status has changed from No Status to Option.

CLIN 2002

CLIN 3002

CLIN 4002

CLIN 5002

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by reference:

252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic

(Aug 2016)

AUG 2016

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors AUG 2016 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities AUG 2016

The following have been deleted:

252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic

(Nov 2014)

NOV 2014

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors DEC 2012 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities FEB 2013

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

1.0 Program Structure and Objectives

1.1 Budget/Funding Information

The Government budget includes escalation in future fiscal years. The Government budget contains no efficiencies. Offers are expected to incorporate efficiencies in their pricing. The Government Budget should not be used as an estimating baseline. For consideration in developing your proposal, the program/budget funding is as follows:

Phase-in Base Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 6 Month

Extension TOTAL

BUDGET

TOTALS $206K $2.58M $2.61M $2.63M $2.66M $2.68M $1.34M $14.71M

2.0 General Instructions

(a) The offeror's proposal must include all data and information requested by this ITO and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. The offer shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), System Specification, and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). Non-conformance with the instructions provided in this ITO may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation.

(b) The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal.

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

(d) The proposal acceptance period is specified in Section A of the solicitation. The offeror shall make a clear statement in Section A of the proposal documentation volume that the proposal is valid through this date.

(e) In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

(f) Size Standard. This acquisition will be 100% set aside for small business under NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) Code 541330 (except military and aerospace weapons system), Size Standard $38.5M.

(g) The Government intends to make an award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. Discussions, if necessary, will be conducted in accordance with FAR §15.306-Exchanges With Offerors After Receipt of Proposals.

2.1 General Information

2.1.1 Point of Contact

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the sole point of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions or concerns you may have to the CO. Written requests for clarification may be sent to the CO at the address located in Section A of the model contract/solicitation.

2.1.2 Debriefings.

At the Government’s discretion, a competitive range determination may be utilized. The CO will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range IAW FAR §15.503- Notifications to Unsuccessful Offerors, whereupon they may request within (3) days of this notice to submit a written request to setup and receive a debriefing IAW FAR §15.505- Preaward Debriefing of Offerors. An offeror will receive no more than one debriefing. Offerors desiring a debriefing must make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable.

2.1.3 Reference Documents.

None of the regulations, manuals, or other publications referenced in the solicitation will be issued with the solicitation. Reference documents are available upon request from the CO. All solicitation documentation, including the PWS and attachments, are available on the FedBizOpps website:

www.fbo.gov. Any other documents related to the solicitation not posted to the FedBizOpps website will be made available on an “as needed” basis upon email request to the Contracting Officer.

2.1.4 Bidder’s Library.

For Official Use Only (FOUO) documents will be made available for viewing only by appointment. This portion of the Bidders’ Library is located in Building 210. Please contact Contract Specialist (CS), Ms.

Monique Emerick, at 719-567-5758 or Mr. Mitchell Lewis, at 719-567-3821, to make an appointment. A Compact Disk containing the unclassified information of the Bidders’ Library will be available upon request.

2.1.5 FOUO and Secret portions of the Bidder’s Library:

To request an appointment to view the FOUO and Secret portions of the Bidder’s Library Offerors should contact Mr. James Driscoll at (719) 567-5744, james.driscoll.6@us.af.mil. Offerors will be required to send security visit request information. Contact the 4SOPS Security Manager’s Office (Attn: Lisa Bulingher, SSgt Gregory Parks or Ms. Phyllis Martin), SMO CODE FD1SFJNV6 (719) 567-3275 or

(719) 567-4868 to validate clearances and visit requests for access to the Bidder’s Library.

2.1.6 Revisions and Amendments.

The Government reserves the right to revise or amend the specifications of 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 prices, the solicitation closing date may be extended by enough days to enable an offeror to revise their proposals. 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.

2.1.7 Discrepancies & Ambiguities

If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall notify the CO in writing within seven (7) calendar days with supporting rationale as well as the remedies the offeror is asking the CO to consider as related to the omission or error. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion. This reservation includes matters of additional or substitute pages of the initial proposal.

2.1.8 Electronic Reference Documents

All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Potential offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

2.1.9 Communications

Exchanges of source selection information between Government and offerors will be controlled by the CO. Email may be used to transmit such information to offerors only if the email can be sent and received encrypted and includes “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 & 3.104” in the Subject line.

2.2 Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits

The offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table (Table 2.2 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 2.2. The attachments identified in the table shall be separately bound in three-ring, loose-leaf binders, as necessary. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the ITO paragraph as noted in the table below:

Table 2.2 - Proposal Organization

VOLUME ITO

Paragraph Number

VOLUME TITLE COPIES PAGE LIMIT

I Technical Volume 1 -Original Paper copy

3 -Paper copies

1- Original Electronic Copy

43 page limit

Limit excludes Cover

Sheet, Table of contents, Indexing, Glossary, Staffing

Plans(s) and Tables L-2 & L-3

II Price Volume 1 - Original Paper submission 1 - Paper copy 1 – Original Electronic Copy

Unlimited

III Contract Documentation Volume

1 Original Paper copy

1 Paper copy

1 Original Electronic copy

2 page limit for Executive Summary

Unlimited for rest of required documents for this volume

Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal and excess paper copies will be returned to the offeror as soon as practicable. Page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs). The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the offerors.

Each page shall be counted except the as noted in Table 2.2.

2.2.1 The Original Copy

The Original copy shall be clearly marked with the Offeror’s name, volume number, solicitation identification, title and copy number (e.g. Company XYZ, Vol I, RFP FA2550-16-R-8004, 4MS, copy 1 http://www.fedbizopps.gov/ file://periwinkle_vnx/SAF_AQC_ORG/AQCP/5640%20-%20AFFARS/Templates%20Project%20--%20Sep%202013/5315/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/AFAC%20Working%20Folders%20--%20PM/far/Far02.doc#T2101 file://periwinkle_vnx/SAF_AQC_ORG/AQCP/5640%20-%20AFFARS/Templates%20Project%20--%20Sep%202013/5315/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/AFAC%20Working%20Folders%20--%20PM/far/FAR03.DOC#b3104 of 3). The original proposal shall be clearly marked “original.” The same identifying data shall be placed on the spine and front of each original binder.

The original of Volumes I through III shall be two-hole punched (e.g. drilled) at the top, center of each page, printed on both sides where pages flip on short edge. 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 in accordance with FAR §52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and §3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information for the Original paper and electronic version.

2.2.2 Three Paper Copies

The paper copies shall be clearly marked with the Offeror’s name, volume number, solicitation identification, title and copy number (e.g. Company XYZ, Vol I, RFP FA2550-16-R-8004, 4MS, copy 2 of 4). The same identifying data shall be placed on the spine and front of each binder. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR §52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and §3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information on these copies.

2.2.3 Page Size and Format

(a) A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, not including foldouts. Pages shall be single spaced. Pages shall be printed as double-sided where possible (i.e., do not print on both sides if the next page would be a fold-out, tab break, etc.). Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text size shall be no less than 11 point. Tracking, kerning, and leading values shall not be changed from the default values of the word processing or page layout software. Use at least 1 inch margins on the top and bottom and ¾-inch side margins. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. These page size and format restrictions shall apply to responses to ENs. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy proposals.

(b) Legible tables, charts, graphs 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 11 by 17 inches in size. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume, and shall count as a single page. Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams and schematics not for pages of text. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 8 point. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy proposals.

2.2.4 Pricing Related Data

All pricing data/information shall be addressed ONLY in the Price Proposal and Contract Documentation volume, in Section B of the Schedule of the RFP. Information shall be limited to Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), SubCLIN, or CLIN-level pricing, including unit and extended pricing, as specified in Section B of the RFP.

2.2.5 Classified Information

Proposals shall not include any classified data in any proposal volume. All information contained in the proposal that an Offeror feels is “Proprietary Information” and therefore not releasable under the Freedom of Information Action (FOIA), should be labeled “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.” The DD Form 254 is provided with this solicitation.

2.2.6 Cross-Referencing

To the greatest extent possible, 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. Information required for proposal evaluation which is not found in its designated volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal.

Cross-referencing within a proposal volume is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity If the offeror chooses to cross reference, the offeror shall provide a Solicitation Cross Reference Matrix indicating by ITO, PWS, and/or specification paragraph number, the corresponding proposal paragraph in that section which addresses the referenced item.

2.2.7 Indexing

Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections.

2.2.8 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, and with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

2.2.9 Binding and Labeling

Each volume of the proposal should be separately bound in a three-ring, loose leaf binder permitting the volume to lie flat when open. Staples shall not be used. A cover sheet should be bound in each book, clearly marked as to volume number, title, copy number, solicitation identification, and the offeror's name (except not on the redacted copies). The same identifying data should be placed on the spine of each binder. All unclassified document binders shall have a color other than red or other applicable security designation colors. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with 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.

2.3 Electronic Offers

The content and page size of electronic copies must be identical to the hard copies. For electronic copies, indicate on each CD the volume number and title. Use separate files to permit rapid location of all portions, including subfactors, exhibits, annexes, and attachments, if any. The offeror shall submit volumes I through III in electronic format, using non-re-writable CDs. Each volume shall be in a different directory on a CD. All files must be uncompressed. . Offerors shall “close the session” on all disks submitted to the Government so no changes can be made to the information. The electronic copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) Office Word 2007, MS Office Excel 2007, MS Office Project 2007, and MS Office Power Point 2007, as applicable.

Electronic copies of tables and spreadsheets shall be provided in MS Excel to allow Government evaluation and review of equations. The proposal may be submitted in PDF format, and if used, must be formatted to allow the text to be selected (i.e. not as an image). 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 format unless specifically stated. Ensure formulas and clarifying notes used to calculate price are reflected in the spreadsheets. If files contain links, the links shall be maintained in all revisions. Electronic submissions must be accessible on stand-alone computers.

In the event that hard copies and electronic copies of a proposal are submitted and if there are any discrepancies between the hard copies and the electronic copies of the proposal, the hard copies will be used for evaluation.

2.4 Distribution

The "original" proposal shall be identified. Proposals shall be addressed to the CO and mailed or hand carried to:

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Ms. Jean M. Olsen, Contracting Officer

50 CONS/LGCZB

210 Falcon Parkway, Suite 350 Schriever AFB, CO 80912-2116 Solicitation number: FA2550-16-R-8004

NOTE: TO BE OPENED BY ADDRESSEE ONLY

Hand Delivery Instructions Hand delivered proposals will be accepted until the proposal deadline and arrangements can be made with the Contract Specialist (CS), Ms. Monique Emerick, at 719-567-5758 or Mr. Mitchell Lewis, at 719-567-3821. Please call the CS at least 24 hours prior to your anticipated arrival time to ensure there will be personnel available to receive your proposal. Offerors should speak personally with the CS and not rely on voice mail.

Allow approximately three additional days to mail delivery time and two days if FedEx or UPS is used because all mail is screened prior to delivery to the addressee. The CO cannot guarantee that mailed proposals will be processed and received by the proposal deadline.

3.0 VOLUME I – TECHNICAL VOLUME

3.1 General

The Technical Volume should be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. Your responses will be evaluated against the Technical subfactors defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. Using the instructions provided below, provide as specifically as possible the actual methodology you would use for accomplishing/satisfying these subfactors. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. By your proposal submission, you are representing that your firm will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. It is not necessary or desirable for you to tell us so in your proposal. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation.

3.2 Format and Specific Content

FACTOR 1 – Technical Scenarios. Scenarios will be provided approximately two weeks prior to proposal submission to simulate a “real world” event and will be rated as Pass/Fail. Technical Scenarios will be the solicitation’s Attachment L-1. The offeror shall respond to the Scenarios presented in Attachment L-1. This response shall include sufficient detail to demonstrate both an understanding of, and an effective systematic approach toward resolving, clarifying, troubleshooting, testing, and/or identifying products and/or procedures to effectively and efficiently respond to the issues/questions presented in the scenarios. The response shall include the methodology, logic and/or details that would be used for accomplishing/satisfying the issues identified in the technical scenarios/subfactors. The offeror shall include all assumptions used within responses to the scenario.

Subfactor 1: Milstar/AEHF Operational Communications Tactical Support (Supt) Services (Scenario 1)

Subfactor 2: Milstar/AEHF Operational Communications Strategic Supt Services (Scenario 2)

Subfactor 3: Milstar/AEHF Operational Communications Operational Tool and Technical Supt Services (Scenario 3)

Subfactor 4: Milstar/AEHF Operational Communications In-depth Tool Supt and Structured Query Language Query Services (Scenario 4)

Subfactor 5: SATCOM System Expert Operations Supt/PBWO (Scenario 5)

Subfactor 6 - 7: Milstar/AEHF COMSEC Operations Crypto Planning (Scenario 6 & 7)

Subfactor 8: Milstar and AEHF System Technical Services Training (Scenario 8)

FACTOR 2 – PWS Technical Approach –Understanding, Innovation & Efficiencies.

Subfactor 1: Staffing Plan (Pass/Fail) See Attachment L-2 Skill mix and cross-utilization of personnel. The proposal shall provide and demonstrate an effective staffing approach to fulfill the contract requirements. The proposal shall address any aspect of the staffing proposal that will cross-utilize personnel to perform different functions. Offerors shall provide a completed staffing plan table (provided at Attachment L-2).

The offeror’s approach shall provide a detailed description explaining how the offeror will accomplish the requirements of PWS Section 1.2 by providing convincing rationale which addresses how the offeror intends to meet these requirements by demonstrating, illustrating, and/or providing examples and/or thoroughly explained solutions. The response shall include processes and methods used in meeting the requirements, providing innovation and efficiencies wherever possible.

Staffing Plan Table, Part a) Attachment L-2 Use the format identified in Attachment L-2 and provide data on each descriptive paragraph following paragraph 1.2 in the PWS down to the lowest level listed. Data in the Staffing Plan table shall include:

• PWS paragraph number

• Position Description (PD) reference number Identification of Labor Category titles with corresponding Bureau of Labor Statistics Class Identification number and Service and Occupational Classifications (SOCs)

• Man hours per year

• FTE per year.

• Identification of each personnel as a member of the Prime contract or a sub-contract or teaming partner

• Identification of security clearance

Staffing Plan, PDs, Part b) Attachment L-3 The Offeror shall provide detailed and clear PDs. PDs may include education, years of experience, areas of expertise, and any relevant certifications. Attachment L-3, shall include:

• Identification of Position Requirements, Education level and/or experience substitution for each PD

• Description of key skills, key duties, and responsibilities for each PD

• Specific experience with Milstar/AEHF or system of similar complexity (identify the system) for each PD

• Specialized certifications, and training at a minimum, etc. for each PD

Subfactor 2: PWS Technical Approach (Separate Technical Rating Method & Separate Risk Rating Method) This subfactor should not merely reiterate the objectives, or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation; rather, the PWS Approach should address technical solutions, approaches, innovation, efficiencies and/or recommendations for meeting the Government’s performance or capability requirements of PWS Section 1.2.

3.2.1 Technical

In the technical volume, address your technical solution for meeting or exceeding the Government’s minimum performance or capability requirements of each technical subfactor.

3.2.1.1 Technical Risk

Address Technical Risk associated with those aspects of your proposed technical approach you consider to have the potential for disruption of schedule, increased costs, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, or the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance. Classify each risk in accordance with DoD Source Selection Procedures Table 3, Technical Risk Rating. Provide the rationale for each risk and its rating, including quantitative estimates of the impact on cost, schedule, and performance. Describe the impact of each identified risk in terms of its potential to interfere with or prevent the successful accomplishment of other contract requirements (for example: SOW or specification requirements), whether or not those requirements are identified as subfactors. Propose a realistic "work-around" or risk mitigators for identified risks that will eliminate or reduce risk to an acceptable level. Identify and classify any new risks introduced by such risk mitigation.

3.2.2 Volume Organization

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

Volume I – Technical Volume

(1) Table of Contents

(2) FACTOR 1-Scenarios

(3) Subfactor One

(4) Subfactor Two (etc.)

(5) FACTOR 2-PWS approach

(6) Subfactor One

(7) Subfactor Two

(8) Glossary

(9) Cross Reference Matrix

(10) List of Table and Drawings

4.0 VOLUME II – COST/PRICE

4.1 General Instructions

4.1.1 Price Reasonableness

This section is to assist you in submitting data other than certified cost or pricing data that is required to evaluate the reasonableness, balance, and affordability of your proposed price. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory and failure to comply may result in rejection of your proposal. Note that unrealistically low or high proposed costs or prices, initially or subsequently, may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement or has submitted an unrealistic proposal. Additionally, unbalanced pricing poses an unacceptable risk to the Government and may be a reason to reject an offeror’s proposal. Offers should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their reasonableness, balance, and affordability. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed prices rests with the offeror.

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4.1.2 Cost/Price Data

Data beyond that required by this instruction shall not be submitted, unless you consider it essential to document or support your cost/price position. All data relating to the proposed 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.

4.1.3 Cost or Pricing Data Requirements

In accordance with FAR 15.403-1(b) and 15.403-3(a), data other than certified cost or pricing data may be required to support a determination of price reasonableness. Data shall be provided in accordance with FAR 15.403-5 (refer to Table L-4 Total Price Summary for format). If, after receipt of proposals, the CO determines that there is insufficient data available to determine price reasonableness and none of the exceptions in FAR 15.403-1 apply, the offeror shall be required to submit additional cost or pricing data.

4.1.4 Rounding

All dollar amounts provided shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. Each CLIN total cost dollar amounts provided shall be rounded to the nearest dollar.

4.1.5 Probable Subcontractors

Submit a list of the proposed probable subcontractors and inter-divisional transfers showing (a) the supplier, (b) description of effort, (c) type of contract, (d) price and hours proposed by each, (e) price and hours included in prime’s proposal to the Government, and (f) commercial item/service determination support, if applicable.

4.1.6 Cross Referencing Proposal to Staffing Plan –

Attachment L-2 and L-3. The offeror's price proposal shall be cross-referenced to the proposed staffing plan presented in the technical proposal. The level of detail in the staffing plan shall match and be cross-referenced to the price data.

4.1.7 Government Established Cost Reimbursable CLINs

Government Established Travel and Materials CLIN. The Government will provide an estimated amount for travel and materials. No additional cost breakout is required. The established baseline amounts include allowances for reimbursement of applicable contractor burdens. No profit is allowed for these baseline costs. However, general and administrative (G&A) burden is allowed and shall be identified, if applicable. This cost-reimbursable CLIN has been established for Government-directed travel and material requirements on a reimbursable basis. Use of this CLIN is only as approved by the Government.

4.2 Volume Organization

The Cost/Price volume shall consist of the following sections:

(1) Table of Contents

(2) Data other than certified cost or pricing data, to include estimating methodology.

(3) Total Price Summary – Attachment L-4. The proposal shall provide a total price summary and shall include total prices for each CLIN as well as a total price for the base period and each option period. Do not include costs for material and travel for basic and option CLINs as these amounts are set in Section B by the Government.

(4) Total Professional Employee Compensation Plan. Evaluation and Compensation for Professional Compensation will be accomplished IAW FAR 52.222-46. The offeror and subcontractors/teaming partners/joint venture partners shall submit a total compensation plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefit package proposed for all professional employees who will work under the contract. The prime offeror should instruct its subcontractors to submit their total compensation plan directly to the CO. The prime offeror shall also submit a list of the file://periwinkle_vnx/SAF_AQC_ORG/AQCP/5640%20-%20AFFARS/Templates%20Project%20--%20Sep%202013/5315/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/AFAC%20Working%20Folders%20--%20PM/far/FAR15.DOC#b154031 file://periwinkle_vnx/SAF_AQC_ORG/AQCP/5640%20-%20AFFARS/Templates%20Project%20--%20Sep%202013/5315/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/AFAC%20Working%20Folders%20--%20PM/far/FAR15.DOC#b154033 file://periwinkle_vnx/SAF_AQC_ORG/AQCP/5640%20-%20AFFARS/Templates%20Project%20--%20Sep%202013/5315/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/AFAC%20Working%20Folders%20--%20PM/far/FAR15.DOC#b154035 file://periwinkle_vnx/SAF_AQC_ORG/AQCP/5640%20-%20AFFARS/Templates%20Project%20--%20Sep%202013/5315/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/AFAC%20Working%20Folders%20--%20PM/far/FAR15.DOC#b154031 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 the salaries and fringe benefits proposed for professional employees as prescribed in the instructions below:

(5) Total Compensation Plan. Provide the planned compensation for all professional employee labor categories proposed to perform the effort. Delineate which employees are considered professional employees, which employees are covered under the Service Contract Labor Standards and which are exempt from the Service Contract Labor Standards Describe the primary responsibilities, education requirements, and qualification requirements associated with each identified labor category. Identify the six digit labor category proposed using the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification 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 benefits data shall also include a description of the benefits offered, and to which professional employee category (ies) the fringe benefits would apply.

(6) Survey’s 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.

(7) Schedule of Rates The proposal shall provide a list of anticipated subcontractors/ partners total price. Under FAR §15.404-3(b), submit the offeror’s price evaluation for each of these subcontractors/partners. Provide the evaluation that leads to the offeror’s conclusion that the subcontract price is reasonable. Explain all adjustments made to the subcontract proposed price.

Subcontractors shall submit their price proposals with the same level of detail as the prime and may submit their price proposals directly to the CO if the price information is considered proprietary data. All required data must be received by the same date and time as the offeror’s proposal.6.4.9 Submission of Cost Model.

(8) Probable Subcontractors. Submit a list of the proposed probable subcontractors and inter-divisional transfers showing (a) the supplier, (b) description of effort, (c) type of contract, (d) price and hours proposed by each, (e) price and hours included in prime’s proposal to the Government, and (f) commercial item/service determination support, if applicable.

5.0 VOLUME III – CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION

5.1 Executive Summary

The offeror shall provide a concise narrative Executive Summary of the entire proposal, excluding the price information while including technical aspects and a highlight of any key or unique features of the proposal, to include addressing the significant risks, and highlighting any key or unique features, excluding cost/price. The salient features should tie in with Section M evaluation factors/subfactors. Any summary material presented here shall not be considered as meeting the requirements for any portions of other volumes 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 portions of other volumes of the proposal. Refer to Table 2-2 for page limitations. Offerors are cautioned that at least 50% of the cost of the prime’s contract performance http://www.bls.gov/soc/ incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern for each performance period per FAR Clause 52.219-14 – Limitation on Subcontracting.

5.2 Model Contract/Representations and Certifications

The purpose of this volume is to provide information to the Government for preparing the contract document and supporting file. The offeror's proposal shall include a signed copy of the Model Contract, and Sections A through K.

5.2.1 Table of Contents

Include a master table of contents of the entire proposal

5.2.2 Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Completion of blocks 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and signature and date for blocks 17 AND 18 of the SF33.

Signature by the offeror on the SF33 constitutes an offer, which the Government may accept. The "original" copy should be clearly marked under separate cover and should be provided without any punched holes.

5.2.3 Section B - Supplies or Services and Costs/Prices

Complete Sections B by inserting proposed unit prices for each Labor CLIN, including all option periods.

The extended amount in each CLIN shall be in whole dollar pricing.

5.2.4 Section G - Contract Administrative Data

For Section G, provide tailored administrative information, as applicable.

5.2.5 Section I - Contract Clauses

In accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, primes shall submit certification and demonstrate how they are performing at least 50% of the effort for each performance period.

Note: Full compliance with Sections B, G and I are required. Incomplete sections may be considered as non-responsive.

5.2.6 Section K - Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors Complete the FAR/DFARS representations, certifications, acknowledgments and statements contained in the RFP section K completely. Non-compliance may result if clauses are incomplete and the offeror may be considered non-responsive and ineligible for award. Additionally, if there are any other acknowledgments required, provide that information here.

5.3 Exceptions to Solicitation Requirements

Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or subfactors. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Provide rationale in support of the exception and fully explain its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation. This information shall be provided in the format and content of Table 7.2.

Table 5.3 - Solicitation Exceptions

Solicitation Document

Page/ Paragraph

Requirement/ Portion Rationale

SOO, SOW, SPEC, Model Contract, ITO, etc.

Applicable Page and Paragraph Numbers

Identify the requirement or portion to which exception is taken

Describe why the requirement can/will not be met

5.4 Other Information Required

Complete other statements or representations required by the solicitation, or which the offeror chooses to bring to the attention of the CO. Submit a copy of any teaming arrangement.

5.4.1 Authorized Offeror Personnel

Provide the name, title, telephone number and email of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to the offeror’s proposal and who can obligate the offeror’s company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government. Finally, provide the name, title, telephone number and email of the company manager (CEO, Division President, and/or Vice President, etc.) who should be contacted by the CO for award notification.

5.4.2 Government Offices

Provide the mailing address, telephone and fax numbers and facility codes for the cognizant Contract Administration Office, DCAA, and Government Paying Office. Also, provide the name and telephone and fax number for the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).

5.4.3 Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes, and Applicable Designations Provide company/division's street address, county and facility code; CAGE code; DUNS code; TIN; size of business (large or small); and labor surplus area designation. This same information must be provided if the work for this contract will be performed at any other location(s). List all locations where work is to be performed and indicate whether such facility is a division, affiliate, or subcontractor, and the percentage of work to be performed at each location.

5.4.4 Financial Documentation

The proposal shall describe adequate financial resources to perform the prospective contract or demonstrate an ability to obtain adequate financial resources, through cash flow statements as required by FAR §9.104-1(a) and DFARS §232.072.

5.4.5 DELETED.

6.0 SOLICITATION QUESTIONS

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing not later than 11:00 am MT local on 24 Aug 2016 to the Contracting Officer identified in Paragraph 2.4. The Government will answer all questions with a formal amendment to the solicitation. The Government reserves the right not to respond to any questions received concerning this solicitation after the date above.

Section L Attachments Attachment L-1 Technical Scenarios Attachment L-2 Staffing Plan Table Attachment L-3 Position Description Table Attachment L-4 Total Price Summary by Price Element/Performance Period – Prime Contractor

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4.2 Volume Organization

6.0 SOLICITATION QUESTIONS