SAQR_MDT_Cyber_Training_Cover_Letter_Final.pdf

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE INSTALLATION CONTRACTING AGENCY

16 May 19

MEMORANDUM FOR: Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Vendors

FROM: 763 SCONS/PKA

510 POW/MIA Drive, Bldg P40, Suite E1004

Scott AFB, IL 62225

SUBJECT: Simplified Acquisition Quotation Request (SAQR), FA4452-19-Q-A007, Mission Defense Teams

(MDT) Skills Enablement Training

1. This is a SAQR for the Subject requirement to be awarded pursuant to the Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) 13 and the specific requirements outlined in this request with attachments. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in

Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. HQ AMC/A6N requires a commercial training course for Air Mobility Command’s Mission Defense Teams. This course is for the MDTs to learn and apply cyber defensive skills to meet Air Force leadership’s direction of immediate fielding of Defensive Cyberspace Operations and assurance for Air Force mission systems. This course will be completed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

2. The selection methodology for award of this contract will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. The Government intends to award a single, firm fixed price (FFP) contract for the

Subject requirement.

3. There are four attachments to SAQR #FA4452-19-Q-A007; Information sheet (Attachment 1), Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Attachment 2), Provisions and Clauses (Attachment 3), and the

Course Requirement Document (Attachment 4). Attachment 1 – Information Sheet shall be completed and submitted in addition to any other quote form utilized by the Offeror.

Additionally, the offeror must complete provision 52.212-3 (Attachment 3). By submission of a quote, the contractor accedes to all RFQ requirements including: terms, conditions, and representations.

4. Basis of Award: Award will be made IAW FAR 12 and 13 procedures and the procedures specified in this

SAQR, and on the basis of the lowest total aggregate price quote that is technically acceptable. A contract may be awarded to the offeror who is deemed responsible IAW FAR 9.1, as supplemented, whose quote conforms to the SAQR's requirements and is determined to represent the technically acceptable quote with the lowest complete and reasonable price. First, the Government will rank the quotes which conform to the

SAQR’s requirements from lowest price to highest price. Next, the Government will evaluate the lowest priced offeror for technical acceptability as follows:

Technically acceptable- quote meets all the technical requirements, as outlined in Attachments 1, 2 and

3.

Technically unacceptable- quote does not meet all the technical requirements as outlined in Attachments

1, 2 and 3.

If the quote with the lowest price is determined technically acceptable, the Government will evaluate the offeror's price for price completeness and reasonableness, as defined below. If the lowest priced quote is technically acceptable and the price is complete and reasonable, this offeror's quote represents the best value to the Government and award will be made to that offeror. If the lowest priced quote is not technically acceptable, the Government will consider the correction potential and may enter into interchanges with that offeror. If, after interchanges with that offeror, their quote is technically acceptable and remains the lowest priced, the contract will be awarded to that offeror. If the Government deems the quote not easily correctable, or if at any time it becomes other than the lowest priced quote, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability, followed by an analysis of their price to verify reasonableness and completeness. Interchanges will take place as necessary or deemed appropriate by the

Government. This evaluation process will be repeated until reaching a technically acceptable quote, or until all quotes are evaluated. In order to determine price fair and reasonable, the evaluation process may continue until reaching two technically acceptable quotes (to establish adequate price competition).

Applicable definitions are outlined below:

Completeness - The quote will be reviewed to determine the extent to which all the price elements have been addressed. The review will determine the adequacy of the offeror's quote in addressing and fulfilling the SAQR 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. The Government will determine prices fair and reasonable through the use of one or more of the price analysis techniques at FAR

13.106-3(a).

The Government intends to make award based on the initial quote submissions without conducting interchanges. Therefore, each offer should contain the Offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to hold interchanges if, during the evaluation, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Interchanges are fluid interaction(s) between the

Contracting Officer (CO) and the offerors that may address any aspect of the quote and may or may not be documented in real time. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct interchanges using

Interchange Notices (IN). Offeror responses to INs will be considered in making the award selection decision. Interchanges may be conducted with one, some, or all offerors. The Government is not required to conduct interchanges with any or all offerors responding to this SAQR. This acquisition follows the ordering procedures outlined in FAR 13, as supplemented. The CO will determine prices fair and reasonable through the use of one or more of the evaluation techniques at FAR 13.106-2 and 13.106-3(a).

5. This SAQR is not authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the offeror associated with developing a quotation. The Government reserves the right not to award a contract in response to this SAQR. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.

6. Quotations are due by 12:00 PM (Central Time on 05 June 2019). Submit quotations electronically in accordance with SAQR via email to the CS, chelsie.voss@us.af.mil, and CO, keely.webb@us.af.mil. All electronic submissions shall reference the complete SAQR number in the subject line. LATE QUOTATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Kelly M. Albers

Contracting Officer

4 Attachments:

1. SAQR Information sheet

2. Performance Work Statement

3. Provisions and Clauses

4. Course Requirements Document mailto:keely.webb@us.af.mil