RFP_Amendment_0002.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 Amendment 0002 is to:

1) Update Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 to change the maximum page count for the Technical Volume to 100 pages total.

2) Updated Addendum to FAR 52-212-1 to reflect that Tab C, Course Syllabi, is not included w ithin the Technical Volume maximum page count;

3) Update the number of hard copies required in Table 1.2 of Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 to 5 copies;

4) Update Subfactor 1, Measure of Merit (1) under Addendum to FAR 52.212-2; and

5) Amend PWS paragraph 1.1.

The POC for this amendment is Jackie McGlone, jacqueline.mcglone@us.af.mil, (618) 256-9826.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 15

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 27-Feb-2014

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 FA4452-14-R-0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

31-Jan-2014

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 1 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

27-Feb-2014

CODE

763 SCONS

507 SYMINGTON DRIVE

SUITE W202

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5022

FA4452 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

FA4452-14-R-0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (ITO) – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. 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), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Model Contract. Non-conformance with the instructions 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 or experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror’s proposal.

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

(d) The solicitation issue date and offer due date are specified in blocks 6 and 8, respectively, of the solicitation. The offeror shall make a clear statement in Volume III that the proposal is valid through 30 Sep 14.

(e) In accordance with 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.

1.1 General Information

1.1.1 Point of Contact

The Contract Specialist, Ms. Jackie McGlone and Contracting Officer (CO), Ms. Jennifer Gasparich, are the points of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions or concerns you may have to the Contract Specialist. Written requests for clarification may be sent to the Contract Specialist at the address listed below. The Contract Specialist may be reached via telephone at (618) 256-9826 and via email at jacqueline.mcglone@us.af.mil. The CO may be reached via telephone at (618) 256-9966 and via email at jennifer.gasparich@us.af.mil. They can be reached via mail at:

mailto:jacqueline.mcglone@us.af.mil mailto:jennifer.gasparich@us.af.mil

763d Specialized Contracting Squadron Attn: Solicitation FA4452-14-R-0003 Attn: Jackie McGlone/Jennifer Gasparich 507 Symington Drive, Room C200 Scott AFB IL 62225-5022

1.1.2 Debriefings

The CO will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range; whereupon, they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505.

Offerors excluded from the competitive range may request a pre-award debriefing or they may choose to wait until after the source selection decision to request a post-award debriefing.

However, offerors excluded from the competitive range are entitled to no more than one debriefing for each proposal. The CO will notify unsuccessful offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR 15.506. Upon such notification, unsuccessful offerors may request and receive a debriefing. Offerors desiring a debriefing must make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable.

1.1.3 Discrepancies

If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the CO in writing 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.

1.1.4 Electronic Reference Documents

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

1.1.5 Oral Presentations

Oral presentations will not be permitted.

1.1.6 Communications

Exchanges of source selection information between the 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. Otherwise source selection information will be transmitted via mail or picked up/dropped off by a local contractor representative.

1.1.7 Amendments to Solicitation

https://www.fbo.gov/

If this Request for Proposal (RFP) is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this request by the day and time specified in the amendment(s).

1.2 Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits

The offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table (Table 1.2 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 1.2. The volumes identified in the table shall be separately bound in three-ring, loose-leaf binders. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the ITO paragraph as noted in the table below:

Table 1.2 - Proposal Organization

VOLUME ITO Paragraph Number

VOLUME TITLE COPIES PAGE LIMIT

I 2.0 Executive Summary 5 10 II 3.0 Technical 5 100* III 4.0 Contract Documentation and Price 5 No Limit

*The Technical Volume shall be limited to 100 pages, except for the Course Syllabi (Tab C) discussed in Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 paragraph 2.b. Subfactor 1, the Subcontracting Plan (Tab L) discussed in paragraph 3.2.4, and the Past Performance information (Tab M) discussed in paragraph 3.2.5. The Subcontracting Plan and Past Performance information tabs shall be limited to 10 pages each and do not count against the 100 page limit illustrated in Table 1.2. The Course Syllabi has no page limit and does not count against the 100 page limit illustrated in Table 1.2.

1.2.1 Page Limitations

Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal. 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 following:

blank pages, cover pages, tables of contents, tabs, glossaries, generic resumes or position descriptions, and those noted in the Proposal Organization Table (Table 1.2) as unlimited.

1.2.1.1 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. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text size shall be no less than 12 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 x 17 inches in size. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume and 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 10 point. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy proposals.

1.2.2 Pricing Related Data

All pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Price Volume.

1.2.3 Cross-Referencing

Each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated without 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 not permitted.

1.2.4 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.

1.2.5 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.

1.2.6 Binding and Labeling

Each volume of the proposal should be separately bound in a three-ring, lose 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. The same identifying data should be placed on the spine 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 FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

1.3 Electronic Offers

Electronic offers alone will not be accepted. However, each offeror is required to submit an identical electronic copy of their proposal on a CD no later than the required proposal due date.

The CD shall be in addition to the required number of hard copies designated in Table 1.2 above.

The content and page size of electronic copies must be identical to the hard copies. The outside of the CD or the CD jacket must be labeled to correspond with the hard copies. For electronic copies, indicate volume number and title, and use separate files to permit rapid location of information. The electronic copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) Office 2007 suite of applications. 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 electronic copies of the proposal, the hard copies will be used for evaluation.

1.4 Distribution

The “original” proposal shall be identified. Proposals shall be addressed to the Contract Specialist and CO and mailed or hand carried to:

763d Specialized Contracting Squadron Attn: Solicitation FA4452-14-R-0003 Attn: Jackie McGlone and Jennifer Gasparich 507 Symington Drive, Room C200 Scott AFB IL 62225-5022

Access to Scott AFB for Delivery of Hand Carried Proposals: Offerors are cautioned that when hand-carrying proposals individuals not affiliated with this installation must obtain visitors’ passes prior to entrance. The Shiloh gate has been designated as the “Visitor’s Control Center.”

Some delays can be anticipated for visitors to process through the “Visitor’s Control Center” and offerors should allow sufficient time to obtain visitors’ passes. Each visitor must have an on-site sponsor to obtain a visitor’s pass. Please contact Jackie McGlone at (618) 256-9826 for more information.

Late proposals will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers.

2.0 Volume I – Executive Summary

In the Executive Summary Volume, the offeror shall provide the following information:

2.1 Narrative Summary

The narrative summary of the entire proposal should be concise, to include addressing the significant risks, and highlighting any key or unique features, excluding price. The salient features should tie in with Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items. Any summary material presented here shall not be considered as meeting the requirements for any portions of other volumes of the proposal.

2.2 Table of Contents

Include a master table of contents of the entire proposal.

3.0 Volume II – 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 Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items. 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

3.2.1 Technical

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

3.2.2 Volume Organization

The Technical Volume shall be organized and submitted in tabbed format as follows:

(1) Title Page

(2) Teaming Matrix

(3) Table of Contents

(4) List of Tables and Figures

(5) Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

(6) Tabs as follows:

TAB A – Documentation indicating training program is approved under 14 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 135, or training courses are approved under 14 CFR Part 142 or equivalent TAB B – Simulator characteristics and certification documentation TAB C – Course Syllabi TAB D – Quality Control Plan TAB E – Training Implementation Plan TAB F – Staffing Plan TAB G – Plan to provide Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified instructors in accordance with 14 CFR Part 135 or 142 TAB H – Plan to provide aircraft specific certified instructors with a minimum of one year experience in type TAB I – Plan to provide, at a minimum, a type rated instructor or Second-In-Command pilot to act as the second pilot for simulator fill-ins TAB J – Generic resumes or position descriptions for key positions TAB K – Instructor Recruitment/Training Plan TAB L – Subcontracting Plan (if applicable) TAB M – Past Performance information

3.2.3 Teaming Matrix

A Teaming Matrix (if applicable) shall be submitted with the Technical Volume. Teaming arrangements are encouraged. Offerors shall describe which tasks each member of their teaming arrangement will be responsible for.

3.2.4 Small Business Subcontracting Plan

If the offeror is other than a small business, the offeror shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in Tab L of the Technical Volume for all subcontracted portions of this requirement. The Subcontracting Plan shall be in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 that also identifies and specifies the extent of offeror's commitment to the participation of small businesses (SB), historically black colleges or universities (HBCU) and minority institutions (MI), whether as joint venture members, teaming arrangement partners, or subcontractors. If applicable, submit a copy of your approved Master Plan. In the event the offeror has negotiated a comprehensive subcontracting plan pursuant to DFARS 219.702, the offeror must submit the information that identifies and specifies the extent of its commitment to the participation of SB, HBCU and MI. The Subcontracting Plan shall be limited to 10 pages and is in addition to the 100 pages allowed for the Technical Volume.

3.2.5 Past Performance Information

For the purpose of determining contractor responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.1, the offeror shall submit past performance information on at least one similar contract/work effort but not more than four. Submission(s) must be ongoing or completed within three years of the date of issuance of this solicitation. The submission(s) must demonstrate the offeror’s ability to perform the proposed effort. The past performance information shall be submitted in TAB M and shall be limited to 10 pages. This page limit does not count against the 100 pages allowed for the Technical Volume. The offeror(s) shall furnish the following information:

(1) Company/division name

(2) Product/service

(3) Contracting agency

(4) Current Government or other points of contact to include name, address, telephone number, and email address for each submission

(5) Contract number

(6) Contract type

(7) Contract award date and period of performance

(8) Basic contract award amount/current value

4.0 Volume IV – Contract Documentation and Price

4.1 General Instructions

4.1.1 RFP Standard Form 1449

Offeror is required to complete blocks 12, 17a, 17b, 30a, 30b, and 30c of the RFP, Standard Form 1449. By completing the aforementioned blocks, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP. RFP Certifications – Complete and submit all required information (fill-ins, signatures, etc.) found in the provisions FAR 52.212-3, FAR 52.219-28 and

DFARS 252.212-7000.

4.1.2 SF 1449 Continuation Sheet

The offeror shall insert its proposed unit and extended prices based on the estimated quantities for each Firm Fixed Price (FFP) CLIN in the spaces provided on the SF 1449 Continuation Sheet, except for CLINs X081. CLINs X081 will remain Not Separately Priced (NSP) CLINs.

Price shall reflect all inputs associated with providing the Gulfstream Pilot/Flight Engineer Training requirement. The quantities listed are purely estimates and are not a guarantee of the number of courses to be awarded or ordered.

4.1.3 RFP Attachments

Attachments to the RFP include:

Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (PWS) Attachment 2 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Attachment 3 – Historical Data

4.1.4 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 4.1.

Table 4.1 - Solicitation Exceptions

Solicitation Document

Page/ Paragraph

Requirement/ Portion

Rationale and Impact (if any)

PWS, RFP, 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

4.2 Other Information Required

4.2.1 Authorized Offeror Personnel

Provide the name, title, and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

4.2.2 Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes, and Applicable Designations Provide company/division's street address; CAGE code; DUNS code; TIN; and size of business (large or small). 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.

4.2.3 Price Reasonableness

The offeror shall submit pricing information to support the reasonableness of their proposed prices for all CLINs.

4.2.4 Contractor Responsibility

The offeror shall provide information on whether it meets items (a) through (g) of the general standards of responsibility as defined in FAR 9.104. Provide financial data to support your company having adequate financial resources and identify any current or previous Government contracts to support establishment of a satisfactory performance record. Provide contact information for any contract identified. Information already included as past performance information does not need to be repeated.

4.2.5 Price Data

Data beyond that required by this instruction shall not be submitted unless you consider it essential to document or support your 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 Contract Documentation and Price Volume.

4.2.6 Associate Contractor Agreements

Include Associate Contractor Agreements, if applicable.

(end of provision addendum)

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2

EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. SOURCE SELECTION

a. Basis for Contract Award This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15, Contracting by Negotiation, as supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS), Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFICA) Mandatory Procedures, DoD Source Selection Procedures, and Air Force Mandatory Procedures 5315.3, 2013 Edition. These regulations are available electronically at the Air Force (AF) FARSite, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The Government will select the proposal with the lowest evaluated price from among those meeting the acceptability standards for non-price factors. A contract may be awarded to the offeror who is deemed responsible in accordance with the FAR Part 9.1, as supplemented, whose proposal conforms to the solicitation’s requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 of this solicitation) and is judged, based on the evaluation factors and subfactors, to represent the lowest price technically acceptable proposal. While the Government will strive for maximum objectivity, the source selection process, by its nature, is subjective; and therefore, professional judgment is implicit throughout the entire process.

b. Number of Contracts to be Awarded

The Government intends to award one contract for the Gulfstream Pilot/Flight Engineer Training program. However, the Government reserves the right to make no award at all.

c. Discussions If, during the evaluation period, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government to hold discussions, offeror responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs) and the Final Proposal Revision (FPR) will be considered in making the source selection decision. If the offeror’s proposal has been evaluated as acceptable at the time discussions are closed, any changes or exceptions in the Final Proposal Revision are subject to evaluation and may introduce risk that the offeror’s proposal may be determined unacceptable and ineligible for award.

d. Solicitation Requirements, 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 factors or subfactors. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the offeror being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and must provide complete supporting rationale. The Government reserves the right to determine any such exceptions unacceptable.

2. EVALUATION FACTORS

a. Evaluation Factors and Subfactors The following evaluation factors and subfactors will be used to evaluate each proposal. The Government will evaluate proposals for acceptability, but will not rank the proposals by the non-price factors or subfactors.

Factor 1: Technical Subfactor 1: Technical Approach Subfactor 2: Staffing Approach Subfactor 3: Subcontracting Plan

Factor 2: Price

b. Technical Factor

First, the Government’s technical evaluation team shall evaluate the technical proposals on an acceptable or unacceptable basis, assigning one of the ratings described below for each subfactor; Technical Approach, Staffing Approach, and Subcontracting Plan. Any subfactor evaluated as “Unacceptable” will render the entire proposal unacceptable and, therefore, not awardable. Only those proposals determined to be technically acceptable, either initially or as a result of discussions, will be considered for award. However, the offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

The proposal shall be evaluated against the following technical subfactors:

Subfactor 1: Technical Approach

Measure of Merit: This requirement is met when the offeror:

(1) Provides an applicable training program approved under 14 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 135, or training courses approved under 14 CFR Part 142 or equivalent for USAF C-20B, USAF C-20H, USAF C-37A, and USAF C-37B.

(2) Furnishes a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified Level C Simulator or better for the USAF C-20B, USAF C-20H, USAF C-37A, and USAF C-37B. USAF C- 37A and C-37B simulators must also be CATII, or better, capable.

(3) Provides an informative course syllabus indicating at a minimum, the course objective, a detailed course description, the course length, and the course outline curriculum for all classes corresponding to the offeror’s proposal. The syllabus must provide sufficient information that will allow the Government to develop a thorough understanding of the proposed courses.

(4) Submits a detailed and effective quality control plan to ensure the training meets all PWS requirements and includes proposed actions for correction of any simulator deficiencies or student complaints.

- The quality control plan must provide a process to review and validate student complaints with the COR.

TABLE 1 - TECHNICAL RATINGS

Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

- The quality control plan must identify how corrective actions will be taken to ensure timely resolution of validated complaints or suggested improvements submitted via course critique.

(5) Submits a sound Training Implementation Plan that indicates all training can be implemented within 15 days after notification of award.

Subfactor 2: Staffing Approach

Measure of Merit: This requirement is met when the offeror:

(1) Submits a detailed and effective staffing plan that includes an organizational structure showing how the team will be organized to meet the requirements by task as described in the PWS. The plan must define the interrelationship between organizational components to include lines of management authority, and it must identify key positions.

(2) Submits a plan to provide instructors that are FAA certified in accordance with 14 CFR Part 135 or 142.

(3) Submits a plan to provide instructors who are certified Gulfstream III, Gulfstream IV, Gulfstream V, and Gulfstream 550 pilot instructors with a minimum of one year experience in type.

(4) Submits a plan to provide, at a minimum, a type rated instructor or Second-In- Command pilot to act as the second pilot for simulator fill-ins in accordance with PWS paragraph 1.3.1.6.

(5) Provide generic resumes or position descriptions for necessary key positions, which demonstrates requisite education, experience, or special skills required to perform PWS tasks.

(6) Submits a detailed and effective Instructor Recruitment/Training Plan indicating how the company will successfully recruit/train/replace personnel throughout the life of the contract who have adequate knowledge, experience, training, and certification.

Subfactor 3: Subcontracting Plan

Measure of Merit: This requirement is met when the offeror (if other than a small business):

(1) Submits a small business subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.219-9 Alternate II, Small Business Subcontracting Plan; and DFARS 252.219-7003, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts). The plan must demonstrate an overall goal of at least 10% of the total contract value committed towards small business. This Subfactor will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Refer to requirement in Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, paragraph 3.2.4, for inclusion of small business subcontracting plan.

- Failure to submit such a plan will render the offeror ineligible for further consideration in this source selection. If an offeror’s small business subcontracting plan does not meet the aforementioned requirements, the offeror’s proposal may be disqualified from further consideration.

c. Price Next, the Government will rank the technically acceptable offerors from lowest price to highest price. Beginning with the offeror with the lowest total evaluated price, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s price proposal, to include all options, for price completeness and reasonableness as described below.

Completeness – The proposals will be reviewed to determine the extent to which cost elements of the offer have been addressed. The offeror’s price proposal and other information will be evaluated to ensure continuity and traceability of prices to the technical proposal and between the initial proposal and any revisions thereto. The review will determine the adequacy of the contractor’s proposal in addressing and fulfilling the solicitation requirements.

Reasonableness – For a price to be reasonable, it must represent a price to the Government that a prudent person would pay in the conduct of competitive business.

Normally, price reasonableness is established through price analysis techniques as described in FAR 15.404. The Government anticipates using the price analysis techniques defined in FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(i), (ii), and (v) to determine prices fair and reasonable. In the event these techniques are insufficient to establish a fair and reasonable price determination, other proposal analysis techniques may be used. Offers should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their reasonableness. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed prices rests with the offeror.

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options, inclusive of a six-month Option to Extend Services, to the total price for the basic requirements.

The six-month extension of services is in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, “Option to Extend Services,” and will only be utilized if necessary. The six-month extension of services is not to be considered part of option period four and will be a separate option exercised if it is utilized.

Offerors are not required to submit pricing for a six-month Option to Extend Services. The Government will develop a total evaluated price (TEP) which will include this pricing, based on the offeror’s proposed option period four pricing. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

3. PAST PERFORMANCE

Although past performance will not be used as an evaluation factor, the offeror’s past performance will be reviewed to determine the offeror’s responsibility. The Government reserves the right to obtain information relative to present and past performance on its own. If you are aware that one or more of your contracts in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) specifically relates to the requirements in this acquisition, please provide this information.

4. PRE-AWARD SURVEY

The Government may conduct a pre-award survey (PAS) as part of this source selection. Results of the PAS (if conducted) will be evaluated to determine each offeror’s capability to meet the requirements of the solicitation.

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