Amendment_0005.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 modification is to update Section L.2.5.3. to clarify the documents that are excluded from the page count.

Offerors will need to e-mail a signed and scanned copy of Amendment 0005 and a new signed and scanned copy of the SF33 which acknowledges

Amendments 0001 through 0005 before the deadline of Fri, 30 Aug @ 1200 CDT. You can simply write in "Amendment 0005" under the table on the SF33. Please mail the hard copies as well but they can be delivered after the proposal deadline.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 29-Aug-2013

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 FA3002-13-R-0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Jul-2013

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

29-Aug-2013

CODE

AETC CONS/LGCU (KEVIN C. WALKER)

2021 FIRST STREET WEST

JBSA RANDOLPH TX 78150-4302

FA3002 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

FA3002-13-R-0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTI

L. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

L.1. GENERAL INFORMATION

L.1.1. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, offeror(s) must follow the instructions contained herein. Offeror(s) are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or sub-factors.

Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. The response shall consist of three

(3) separate volumes; Volume I - Technical Proposal, Volume II – Past Performance Information, and Volume III -

Price Proposal.

L.1.2. The Contracting Officer (CO) has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the CO will review this determination and if, in the CO's opinion, adequate price competition exists, generally no additional cost information will be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if at any time during this competition the

Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists; certified cost or pricing data or data other than certified cost or pricing data may be required, as appropriate, for the Contracting Officer to determine the reasonableness and affordability of the price.

L.1.3. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8, "Government Contract Files," the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. The Government will destroy extra copies of unsuccessful proposals.

L.1.4. Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact date and time specified in this solicitation. Offers shall be submitted on the Standard Form 33. This requirement is set aside for Small Businesses IAW clause 52.219-6, and offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

L.1.5. The CO and Contract Specialist (CS) are the sole points of contact for this acquisition. Questions and written requests for clarification should be sent to both addresses below: (Responses to questions and requests for clarifications will no longer be accepted two weeks prior to solicitation closing date.) Offerors are responsible for ensuring receipt of the communication by the designated officials and should consider obtaining an electronic confirmation receipt.

Mr. Kevin Walker (CO) Lt. Ryan Coker (CS) e-mail: kevin.walker.3@us.af.mil and e-mail: ryan.coker.2@us.af.mil

Telephone: 210-652-7871 Telephone: 210-652-7793

L.1.6. Minimum Proposal Acceptance Period: The term “acceptance period,” as used in this provision, means the number of calendar days available to the Government to award a contract from the date specified in this solicitation http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/04.htm#P247_37576 mailto:kevin.walker.3@us.af.mil mailto:ryan.coker.2@us.af.mil for receipt of proposals. The Government requires a minimum acceptance period of 240 calendar days from the date of receipt of offers; however, offerors may specify an acceptance period exceeding the Government’s minimum requirement.

L.1.7. Exceptions to Terms and Conditions: 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 sub-factors. Offerors must clearly identify any exceptions to the solicitation terms and conditions, to include complete rationale supporting the exception that fully explains potential impacts on the performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation.

L.1.8. Potential Errors: If an offeror believes requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the CO in writing with supporting rationale. NOTE: The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions in accordance with FAR 15.306.

L.1.9. Other Information Required: Provide the name, title and telephone number of the corporate POC(s) possessing authority to contractually negotiate/obligate the offeror.

L.1.10. Non-Government Advisors will not be utilized during this source selection.

L.1.11. Proposals must be submitted in both electronic and paper format as specified in L.2.

ORGANIZATION/DISTRIBUTION/NUMBER OF COPIES/PAGE LIMITS. In case of conflict between paper and electronic proposal copies, the paper version will take precedence. Telegraphic or facsimile offers will not be accepted. The sealed envelope or package used to submit your proposal must show the time and date specified for receipt, the Solicitation Number, and the offeror’s POC name, address and phone number.

L.1.12. Offerors are cautioned that JBSA Randolph has visitor control procedures requiring individuals not affiliated with the installation to obtain a visitor pass to gain entrance. SOME DELAY SHOULD BE

ANTICIPATED WHEN HAND CARRYING PROPOSALS. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time to obtain a visitor pass and arrive at the bid depository PRIOR to the time specified for receipt. Late proposals will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(c) “Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.”

L.2. ORGANIZATION/DISTRIBUTION/NUMBER OF COPIES/PAGE LIMITS

L.2.1. Proposals shall be submitted as follows:

Volume Title Hard Copies CD/DVD Page Limit Due Date

I Technical Original + 3 2 50* See Block 9 of SF 33

II Past Performance Original + 3 2 See para L.3.2 See Block 9 of SF 33

III Price Original + 3 2 See para L.3.3 See Block 9 of SF 33

* Pages exceeding the page limitations in this Section L, will not be read or evaluated and will be destroyed as soon as practicable. The page count does not include the transmittal letter, cover pages, tab-divider pages, title pages, table of contents, lists of tables and drawings, glossary of acronyms, cross reference matrix, position qualifications or staffing/manpower matrix and blank pages. Double-sided printed sheets will be counted as 2 pages.

One proposal shall be marked "Original" and all others as "Copy". Narrative documentation shall be submitted in

Microsoft Word (version Office 2007 or higher). The “Original” shall have two holes punched at the top of each http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/15.htm#P289_46239 page. The contents, instructions and formats of each proposal volume are described in the Specific Instructions L.3.

subparagraphs.

L.2.2. Mail four hard copies and two electronic copies on CD or DVD of each volume to the following:

Mr. Kevin Walker

Or 1 st Lt. Ryan Coker

AETC CONS/LGCU

2021 First St West

JBSA Randolph, TX 78150-4302

L.2.3. Binding and Labeling: All hard copies (other than the Original) proposal volumes shall be submitted in separate three-ring binders. The Original unbound proposal shall also include a standard (3 inch spaced) two-hole punch applied to the top center of each page when viewed in portrait orientation (for Government filing). Volumes

I, II, and III shall not be submitted together within the same binding. A cover sheet should be placed at the beginning of each volume start, clearly marked as to whether it is the original or copy, volume number, title, solicitation identification, and the offeror's name. 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.”

L.2.4. Page Format Restrictions and Limitations:

L.2.4.1. Page Format: Pages shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, not including foldouts used for charts, tables, or diagrams.

Pages shall be typed, with at least 1.5-line spacing. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, typing shall be single space, 12 font size, Times New Roman font style. Smaller font size may be used in tables, drawings, charts, graphs, and diagrams, but shall not be less than 10 font size, Times New Roman. Margins on all four edges of each sheet will be at least one inch. Proprietary statements, security markings, and page numbers can fall within the defined margin area. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. These page format restrictions shall apply to responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs) as well as to the initial proposal.

L.2.4.2. Page Limitations: Compliance with page count limits shall be verified via the hardcopy. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal and will be destroyed as soon as practicable. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as 2 pages. Page limitations shall be placed on responses to ENs. The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters when forwarding the ENs to the offeror(s). Any supporting documentation that is in response to an EN, not to include change pages, will not be subject to page limitations.

L.2.4.3. Pages Counted: Each page shall be counted except the following: transmittal letter, cover pages, tab-divider pages, title pages, table of contents, lists of tables and drawings, glossary of acronyms, cross reference matrix, position qualifications or staffing/manpower matrix and blank pages.

L.2.4.4. 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.

L.2.4.5. Foldouts: 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 x 17 inches in size. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume. Each printed side of a foldout will count as two pages. 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 font shall be no smaller http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_215.htm#P2_52 than 10 font, Times New Roman. Design drawings may be in the offeror's format, provided standard commercial policies and practices are followed. All information (except documentation numbers, classification markings, and page numbers) shall be contained within an image area of 11” x 17” inches.

L.2.5. Documents submitted in response to this RFP must be fully responsive to and consistent with the following:

L.2.5.1. Requirements of the RFP (including Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs)) and Performance Work

Statement (PWS) and Government standards and regulations pertaining to the PWS.

L.2.5.2. Evaluation Factors for Award in Section M of this RFP.

L.2.5.3. Pages exceeding the page limitations set forth in this Section L will not be read or evaluated, and will be destroyed as soon as practicable. The page limit for the required Quality Control Plan, Security Management Plan, Training Program Development and Management Plan, and Instructional Services Training and Certification Plan included in Section L.3.1. Volume I – Technical Proposal (Factor 1), is unlimited and will not count against the limit expressed in paragraph L.2.1. table for Volume I, Technical Proposal. In addition, resumes submitted with Volume

I – Technical Proposal will be excluded from the page count expressed in paragraph L.2.1.

L.2.5.4. Elaborate formats or color presentations are not desired or required.

L.3. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

L.3.1. Volume I – Technical Proposal (Factor 1): Volume I shall be prepared in accordance with these instructions and Paragraph L.2. of this Section L. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Section M evaluation criteria. The Government will assess risk associated with the proposed approach as a component of technical acceptability. Risks assessed to have potential to disrupt schedule, increase costs, degrade performance, increase need for Government oversight, or increase likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance will be identified as “Unacceptable.” An “Unacceptable” rating in one or more technical sub-factors will constitute an overall unacceptable rating for the technical evaluation. Each offeror shall submit information for the following sub-factors:

L.3.1.1. Sub-factor 1 – Security Management: The offeror shall describe programs that will effectively and efficiently safeguard Government property, personnel, and the environment IAW PWS 3.12.9.

L.3.1.1.1. The offeror shall provide a Security Management Plan which provides for the hiring of personnel who possess Defense Security Service (DSS) granted clearance based upon Single Scope Background Investigation

(SSBI) conducted within the past five years. The failure to provide such a plan shall result in an “unacceptable” rating for the Security Management sub-factor.

L.3.1.2. Sub-factor 2 – Performance Management: This sub-factor assesses the offeror’s internal and external approaches and processes to effectively measure, track, analyze, report and implement corrective actions at

CAT/CWD sites specified in the RFP. The Government will assess approaches through a review of the quality of performance measurement methodology and processes proposed for use. Quality Plan submitted in response to this sub-factor shall address, as a minimum, quality of instructional services, courseware development, and control of information and physical security. The Quality Plan shall become part of the awarded contract. The offeror shall:

L.3.1.2.1. Demonstrate control and audit procedures that effectively identify areas where inefficiencies could adversely affect contract performance IAW PWS 3.12.7.2.

L.3.1.2.2. Provide a methodology that shall demonstrate a realistic application and monitoring of corrective action to ensure successful and timely problem resolution.

L.3.1.2.3. Provide a satisfactory approach for process and outcome performance measurement, to include methods that identify and prevent deficiencies in the quality of services IAW PWS 3.12.7.3.2.

L.3.1.2.4. Provide an adequate system for recording, computing, and accessing performance measurement data that the offeror and the Government can use for analysis and decision-making IAW PWS 3.12.1 & 3.12.10.6.

L.3.1.2.5. Demonstrate a satisfactory approach for continuous process improvement and innovation in terms of quality, cost, and timelines.IAW PWS 3.12.1.7.

L.3.1.3. Sub-factor 3—Program Management: Description of sub-factor: This sub-factor assesses the offeror’s approach for structuring and staffing key personnel to effectively accomplish the work under this contract. The

Government will evaluate the offeror’s approaches for effectively planning, controlling, directing and accomplishing the services under this contract. Training Program Development and Management Plan (TPDMP) and Instructional

Services Training and Certification Plan (TCP) submitted in response to this sub-factor shall address, as a minimum, management of courseware development and instructional services. Both plans shall become part of the awarded contract. The offeror shall:

L.3.1.3.1. Describe a sound teaming approach to include effective organizational relationships and responsibilities.

L.3.1.3.2. Provide a TPDMP that demonstrate a clear understanding of Instructional Systems Design process. Use

AFH 36-2235, Information for Designers of Instructional Systems as a guide in developing the TPDMP IAW PWS

3.11.1.and 3.12.10.17

L.3.1.3.3. Clearly defines plans for a sound organizational structure, including organizational charts and an adequate process for sustaining trained and qualified personnel. Furthermore, the offeror shall provide good rationale for its proposed organization, to include clearly defined responsibilities for each organizational element, e.g., branch, work center, workshop IAW PWS 3.12.6.

L.3.1.3.4. Identify and demonstrate that key positions will have the relevant experience and qualifications to effectively manage the services for which they will be responsible.

L.3.1.4. Sub-factor 4—Manpower Capability: This sub-factor assesses the offeror’s approaches and processes to perform the services to achieve the required outcomes as described in the performance requirements document. This sub-factor may also be addressed in the TPDMP and TCP described in previous sub-factor under Program

Management. The offeror shall:

L.3.1.4.1. Demonstrate a sound approach and methodology for accomplishing work requirements identified in the performance requirements document with the appropriate skills, equipment, and materials, in the appropriate quantities and at the appropriate time to meet the Government’s desired outcomes IAW PWS 3.12.10.

L.3.1.4.2. Explain proposed staffing by classification/duty, other support and dual/multi-qualifications, aircraft type, area of expertise (F-15/16/117, flight, Electronic Warfare, (EW) etc.) with sufficient details to support manpower requirements. Plans for personnel utilization/cross-utilization (full-time, part-time, temporaries) shall contain substantiation, rationale for proposed manpower levels IAW PWS 3.12.6.1.

L.3.1.4.3. Thoroughly explain the actual available man-hours and total number of people required to meet the PWS tasks. Proposal should provide the basis for referenced man-years (i.e. 40 Hrs./Wk. X 52 Wks. = 1 Man/Year (2080

Hrs.). Explanation of man-hour distribution over differing tasks and skills should also be provided and show man-hours allocated for ancillary and overhead activities such as leave, sick days, internal training, personnel turnover, supervisory/professional development and standardization meetings IAW PWS 3.12.4.

L.3.1.4.4. Provide an approach that shall include sound innovations and efficiencies that enhance contract performance and achieve cost/price reduction. While these are acceptable and will be considered, the offeror must provide comprehensive risk mitigation for these strategies and satisfy the Government that the same level of service will be provided and that work will not be interrupted or delayed.

L.3.1.4.5 The offeror shall show adequate methodology and approaches for proposing and executing modernization

(capital investment) decisions to ensure proper stewardship of Government property and funds.

L.3.1.5. Sub-factor 5—Transition: This sub-factor assesses the offeror’s proposal for a sound transition plan. The approach shall include:

L.3.1.5.1. A sound approach for recruiting (both locally and nationally), training, qualifying, and certifying employees that provides a sufficient number of fully qualified employees, by contract start date (1 April 2014), to begin assuming responsibility for contract functions at Holloman AFB, NM and Luke AFB, AZ (IAW PWS 3.7 &

3.8). The approach should include a risk mitigation plan that outlines how the offeror will address shortages of qualified personnel and how they plan to continue/begin operations at Holloman AFB, NM and Luke AFB, AZ.

L.3.1.5.2. The proposed transition shall include a sound acceptance and inventory plan for transfer of Government equipment and facilities at contract start.

L.3.1.5.3. The plan shall include a time line to include start and completion of each event, e.g., interviewing, hiring, human resource actions, training, and start work dates.

L.3.2. Volume II - Past Performance (Factor 2): Volume II shall be prepared in accordance with these instructions and Paragraph L.2. of this Section L. Each offeror’s proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria in Section M. Volume II shall contain the following:

L.3.2.1. Table of Contents.

L.3.2.2. Summary Page describing the role of the offeror and each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner for whom the offeror is required to provide Past Performance Information Sheets in accordance with paragraph L.3.2.3.

L.3.2.3. Past Performance Information Sheets. Each offeror shall complete and submit, as part of their proposal, a

Past Performance Information Sheet in accordance with the format contained in Section L, Attachment 7, on no more than five (5) contracts total (including proposed major subcontractors, teaming partners, joint venture partners) that you consider relevant consistent with the definitions in Section M in demonstrating your ability to perform the proposed effort. No more than three (3) of the five (5) past performance contracts will be for ubcontractors. The offeror shall submit Past Performance Information Sheets identifying active or completed contracts - either

Government or commercial - for each prime, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner (within the same division or cost center) and for a subcontractor performing meaningful work determined to be critical to overall successful performance. Each relevant contract must also meet the recency requirements of Section M, that is, each proposed effort must have been performed during the last three (3) years of the date of issuance of this solicitation and includes at least three (3) months performance prior to the date of issuance of this solicitation. Only performance that occurred during the three (3) year period of performance prior to issuance of the RFP will be considered, i.e., if a contract has been performed for five (5) years prior to the issuance of the RFP, only past performance that occurred during the three (3) years prior to issuance of the RFP will be considered. The following may be provided as part of the Past Performance Information Sheet(s): Quality and Satisfaction Rating for Contracts Completed in the past three (3) years, e.g., letters, metrics, customer surveys, independent surveys, etc., which demonstrates customer satisfaction with overall job performance and quality of completed product for relevant aircraft maintenance contracts. The Past Performance Information Sheet for each contract, including letters, metrics, customer surveys, independent surveys, etc., is limited to five (5) pages total. The Government intends to collect additional references from other sources during the evaluation of past performance.

L.3.2.4. Subcontractor Letters of Consent. Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor’s consent. Provide with the proposal a letter (Section L, Attachment 8) from all subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement, consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor.

L.3.2.5. Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). Each offeror shall send a copy of the Past and Present

Performance Questionnaire (Section L, Attachment 6) to the contract point of contact (POC) for the five (5) contract references identified in the past performance volume. The POCs will submit completed questionnaires directly to the Government. Once the questionnaires are completed by the POCs, the information contained therein shall be considered source selection sensitive and shall not be released to the offeror. A cover letter for transmitting the questionnaire to each POC is provided at Section L, Attachment 5 to the solicitation.

L.3.2.6. Recency and Relevancy Rating for Contracts Completed: For Past Performance to be determined recent, it shall have taken place within the last three (3) years from issuance of the RFP and begun no less than three (3) months from issuance of the RFP. Relevant present/past performance efforts shall involve similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexity this solicitation requires. See Section M, paragraph M.4.2.3. for further description of relevancy evaluation.

L.3.3. Volume III – Price Proposal (Factor 3): The Price Proposal shall be prepared according to these instructions and will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria in Section M of the RFP for the Price

Factor. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory and failure to comply may render the proposal unawardable. Data submitted beyond that required by this instruction shall not be considered or evaluated. The

Volume III shall contain the following:

L.3.3.1. The source selection will be conducted with the expectation of adequate price competition for this acquisition per FAR 15.403-1(c)(1); therefore, certified cost or pricing data are not required per FAR 15.403-

1(b)(1). In order to evaluate competing approaches and ensure each offeror understands the Government’s requirements, the offeror will be required to submit data other than other than certified cost or pricing data per FAR

15.402 and 15.403-3 as specified below. If at any time during this competition the CO determines that adequate price competition no longer exists or that price reasonableness cannot be determined, offerors may be required to submit certified cost or pricing data or additional data other than certified cost or pricing data, as appropriate, for the

CO determine price reasonableness. The proposed prices shall be based on the offeror’s own technical approach submitted in the Technical Proposal (Volume I) and the Government’s PWS requirements Section J, Attachment 1 of this RFP.

L.3.3.1.1. Section B: The offeror shall insert proposed unit prices and total “Estimated Amounts” in the bid schedule for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), including all option years. Offerors will also input unit prices in Exhibit Line Item Number (ELIN) pages at Attachment 2 of the RFP provided in the FedBizOpps. The

Government will determine a NTE amount for each Cost Reimbursable CLINs for the base period and each option period. Offerors will not be required to submit a proposal for Cost Reimbursible CLINs. The proposed prices in

Section B must be based on the offeror’s own technical approach submitted in the Technical Proposal and the

Government’s PWS requirements as set forth herein. The offeror shall also complete the electronic Section B (Bid

Schedule) provided as Attachment 11 of this RFP, and submit with the Volume III Price Proposal in accordance with these instructions. The electronic Section B shall agree in all amounts with the Price Proposal.

L.3.3.2. Contract Forms: Designate on the volume cover which proposal package contains the original, executed copy of the RFP. Include on each proposal cover letter or proposal cover page: name, office phone and fax number

(and, if applicable, cell phone number), and e-mail address for each proposal point of contact. The offeror must complete the following and include in Volume III:

L.3.3.2.1. Standard Form 33, Blocks 13-18, of the RFP: In completing these blocks, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP Sections A through K.

L.3.3.2.2. All necessary clause fill-ins in Sections I through K. Ensure compliance with RFP requirements if using the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Government controlled System for Award

Management (SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov. Ensure the Tax Identification Number (TIN) is loaded in

SAM or provided for in the proposal submission. If the CO is unable to access the SAM website to retrieve an offeror’s annual representations and certifications, that offeror may, upon request by the CO, be required to submit a hard copy of their annual representations and certifications. This request will not be construed as communications or discussions with an offeror as defined by FAR 15.306.

https://www.sam.gov/

L.3.3.2.3. Submit a letter, signed at the vice-president level or equivalent or higher, that identifies the individual(s) with the authority to obligate or otherwise bind your company to the resulting contract and, if necessary, future contract modifications.

L.3.3.2.4. Statement of Compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA). The SCA Wage Determination (WD) provided at Attachment 4 and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) at Attachment 9 are applicable to this requirement. The offeror shall provide a statement acknowledging that: a) they are in compliance with the requirements of the SCA WD and CBA; b) the prices proposed for labor covered by the SCA WD and CBA were formulated using the minimum wage and benefit rates specified in the document as required for covered contractor personnel; c) the wage and benefit rates specified in the SCA WD and CBA are not escalated beyond the basic period of performance (FAR 52.222-43(b)); Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment

(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) d) they verified the proposed prices for each CLIN demonstrate a logical correlation to the staffing (e.g., FTE’s man-years, man-hours, labor categories, skill mix) proposed in the Technical

Proposal at Volume I.

L.4. Other Contracting Considerations:

L.4.1. Responsibility Determination: To assist in determining contractor responsibility in accordance with FAR

Part 9.104-3(a), Ability to obtain resources, the offeror shall explain how they plan to maintain adequate financial resources for a contract of this magnitude and length. Offeror(s) shall address fiscal plan for covering mobilization, unexpected or emergency situations, and initial performance costs prior to recoupment in the form of monthly invoice payments. Offeror(s) must provide complete financial statements for one (1) fiscal year and year-to-date financial information through the last quarter available. The year-end financial statements must be certified by an independent accounting firm. If the offeror intends to rely on internally available working/operation capital, evidence of availability must be submitted. If the offeror plans to rely on financial support from other sources, evidence of availability and the maximum lines of credit that may be available must be identified and must be based upon the inclusion of this contract effort. Evidence of external funding must be provided in the form of a dated letter from the external source. Documentation to support the amounts must also be included.

L.4.2. Organization: The above information shall be provided for the prime and all subcontractors expected to perform critical aspects of the effort.

L.4.3. Teaming Arrangements and/or Letters of Intent: If a teaming arrangement is contemplated, provide complete and verifiable information identifying the arrangement, including any relevant and recent Past Performance

Information in the Past Performance Volume on previous teaming arrangements with the same partner. Submit information relative to the formation, organization and operation of the business unit. Additional information that should be submitted shall include cost and revenue sharing agreements and any other information which describes the business arrangement. Disclose existing or planned agreements between and among the principals, each company’s responsibility for financial management of the venture, the business systems contemplated for use by the entity and their location. If this is a first time joint effort, each party to the arrangement must provide a list of relevant contracts.

L.4.4. An incomplete proposal may be considered to indicate lack of understanding of the requirement and may result in the entire proposal being determined “Unacceptable” and eliminated from further consideration.

** Notice to Offeror(s)/Suppliers: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date for receipt of proposals. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/09.htm#P22_3269 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/09.htm#P22_3269

Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. The period for the acceptance of offers shall be a minimum of 240 days from the date in block 12 of Standard Form 33.**

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