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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMEND A012

The purpose of this Amendment A012 is to incorporate the following changes to this solicitation:

1. Section B changed base period PoP to15 Jul 2013 through 30 Sep 2013. This is the new transition/base period for this requirement.

2. Section B item description changes to CLINS X002, X003, X004, X008, 1004 and 2004.

3. Section B changed 500X CLINS for support provided during PoP of 1 Oct 2017 through 14 Jul 2018. Item descriptions changed accordingly.

4. Section B added 600X CLINS IAW FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, for PoP 15 Jul 2018 through 14 Jan 2019.

5. Section E changed PoPs as stated.

6. Section L changes are:

a. Section L1.3.1 Budget Profile

b. Section L6.0 Volume IV – Cost/price Proposal and L6.1

c. Section L6.2 Maintenace & Sustainment

d. Section L6.2.1 Representative SCR Worksheet.

e. Section L6.2.2 CLIN X001 Option Period 1 Breakdown

f. Section L6.3 Other Direct Costs (ODC) and Travel

g. Section L6.4 Pre-priced Option Task Order

h. Section L6.4.1 Pre-priced Option SCR Worksheet

i. Section L6.4.2 CLIN X006 Option Period 1 Breakdown

j. Section L6.6 Phase-In Transition

l. Section L6.7 Basis of Estimates

m. Section L6.12 Future Development Task Orders

n. Section L6.13 Future Enhancement Task Orders

o. Section L6.14 Future FFP taskings

Offeror should review each section stated above in its entirety.

7. See Revised Atch 14, Pricing Model

8. Question and Answer:

Question 1: The following section appears identical to the same section issued under amendment 0008. Can the government verify that some portion of this text has changed?

L6.4 Pre-Priced Option Task Order (CLIN 0006/CPIF). The Offeror shall propose an amount for the performance of USSTRATCOM NIDS III requirements for the Pre-priced Option Task (Sec J, Atch 19). This CLIN includes target cost and target fee. Target fee will be 6.5% of the proposed target cost.

Note: Pre-priced optional task order should only be proposed for base year, and may or may not be used after contract award. This Pre-priced Option

Task Order is considered an enhancement under the Incentive Plan. For cost purposes, this task is a reduction to CLIN X003.

ANSWER 6: Yes, some portion of this text changed. This effort is considered an enhancement therefore the cost of this effort should come out of

CLINX004. RFP L6.4 will be changed to reflect a reduction to CLIN X004 rather the CLIN X003.

Question 1 A012: Should contractors subtract their CLIN 0006 price from the CLIN

0004 plug number so that the total of CLIN 0006 and CLIN 0004 is $1M?

Answer 1 A012: Based on the changes in this Amendment A012, the offeror should reduce the cost of CLIN X004 in Option Period 1 by CLIN X006.

9. EN responses and revised proposal volumes, if required, due to this office 20 March 2013, 4:00 PM CDT.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed from Indirect rates: _______________________________________________. Cost-Reimbursement - Other Direct Costs/Travel. Fee/profit will not be allowed on the costs of any ODC and/or travel. However, this does not preclude the application of associated burden(s) (e.g. G&A, Material Handling) associated with those costs. The Government has pre-populated $100,000.00 for ODCs/Travel. This amount includes the application of associated burden(s) (e.g. G&A, Material Handling Fee) associated with those costs. to Indirect rates: _______________________________________________. Cost-Reimbursement - Other Direct Costs/Travel. Fee/profit will not be allowed on the costs of any ODC and/or travel. However, this does not preclude the application of associated burden(s) (e.g. G&A, Material Handling) associated with those costs. This amount includes the application of associated burden(s) (e.g. G&A, Material Handling Fee) associated with those costs..

CLIN 0003

The CLIN extended description has changed from The purpose of this CLIN is to designate development scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified. $1.0M has been allocated for the Base Year for pricing purposes only. to The purpose of this CLIN is to designate development scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified..

CLIN 0004

The CLIN extended description has changed from The purpose of this CLIN is to designate development scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III task order requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified. $1.0M has been allocated for the Base Year for pricing purposes only. to The purpose of this CLIN is to designate development scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III task order requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified..

CLIN 0008

The CLIN extended description has changed from The purpose of this CLIN is to designate scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III requirements that are Firm Fixed Price. $.5M has been allocated for the Base Year for pricing purposes only. to The purpose of this CLIN is to designate scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III requirements that are Firm Fixed Price..

CLIN 1004

The CLIN extended description has changed from The purpose of this CLIN is to designate development scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III task order requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified. $2.1M has been allocated for Option Period 1 for pricing purposes only. to The purpose of this CLIN is to designate development scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III task order requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified. $1.98M has been allocated for Option Period 1 for pricing purposes only..

CLIN 2004

The CLIN extended description has changed from The purpose of this CLIN is to designate development scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III task order requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified. $2.2M has been allocated for Option Period 2 for pricing purposes only. to The purpose of this CLIN is to designate development scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III task order requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified. $2.05M has been allocated for Option Period 2 for pricing purposes only..

CLIN 6002

The CLIN extended description has changed from Indirect Rates:_______________________________________________ Cost Reimbursement - Other Direct Costs/Travel. Fee/profit will not be allowed on the costs of any ODC and/or travel. However, this does not preclude the application of associated burden(s) (e.g. G&A, Material Handling) associated with those costs. The Government has pre-populated $100,000.00 for ODCs/Travel. This amount includes the application burden9s) (e.g. G&A, Material Handling Fee) associated with those costs. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8. to Indirect Rates:_______________________________________________ Cost Reimbursement - Other Direct Costs/Travel. Fee/profit will not be allowed on the costs of any ODC and/or travel. However, this does not preclude the application of associated burden(s) (e.g. G&A, Material Handling) associated with those costs. The Government has pre-populated $75,000.00 for ODCs/Travel. This amount includes the application burden9s) (e.g. G&A, Material Handling Fee) associated with those costs. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8..

CLIN 6004.

The CLIN extended description has changed from The purpose of this CLIN is to designate development scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III task order requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified. to The purpose of this CLIN is to designate development scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III task order requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8.

Lot

CPIF

The contractor shall provide maintenance and sustainment services in accordance with the NIDS III PWS. This CLIN includes target cost and target fee. Target fee will be 6.5% of the proposed target cost.

FOB: Destination

TARGET COST

TARGET FEE

TOTAL TGT COST + FEE

MINIMUM FEE

MAXIMUM FEE

SHARE RATIO ABOVE TARGET

SHARE RATIO BELOW TARGET

Lot

COST

ndirect Rates:___________________________________________________ Cost Reimbursement - Other Direct Costs/Travel. Fee/profit will not be allowed on the costs of any ODC and/or travel. However, this does not preclude the application of associated burden(s) (e.g. G&A, Material Handling) associated with those costs. The Government has pre-populated $125,000.00 for ODCs/Travel. This amount includes the application of associated burden(s) (e.g. G&A, Material Handling Fee) associated with those costs.

ESTIMATED COST

Lot

CPIF

The purpose of this CLIN is to designate development scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified. $1.0M has been allocated for Option Period 4 for pricing purposes only.

Lot

CPIF

The purpose of this CLIN is to designate development scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III task order requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified. $0.97M has been allocated for Option Period 4 for pricing purposes only.

Lot

COST

NSP- CDRLs in support of requirements identified in the NIDS III PWS and TRD.

ESTIMATED COST

CPIF

Lot

FFP

The Offeror shall propose an amount for the performance of USSTRATCOM NIDS III requirements for on-site support.

NET AMT

Lot

FFP

The purpose of this CLIN is to designate scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III requirements that are Firm Fixed Price. $0.5M has been allocated for Option Period 4 for pricing purposes only.

NET AMT

Lot

CPIF

The contractor shall provide maintenance and sustainment services in accordance with the NIDS III PWS. This CLIN includes target cost and target fee. Target fee will be 6.5% of the proposed target cost. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8.

Lot

COST

Indirect Rates:_______________________________________________ Cost Reimbursement - Other Direct Costs/Travel. Fee/profit will not be allowed on the costs of any ODC and/or travel. However, this does not preclude the application of associated burden(s) (e.g. G&A, Material Handling) associated with those costs. The Government has pre-populated $75,000.00 for ODCs/Travel. This amount includes the application burden9s) (e.g. G&A, Material Handling Fee) associated with those costs. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8.

ESTIMATED COST

Lot

CPIF

The purpose of this CLIN is to designate development scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8.

Lot

CPIF

The purpose of this CLIN is to designate development scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III task order requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8

Lot

COST

NSP-CDRLs in support of requirements identified in the NIDS III PWS and TRD. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8.

ESTIMATED COST

CPIF

Lot

FFP

The Offeror shall propose an amount for the performance of USSTRATCOM NIDS III requirements for on-site support. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8.

NET AMT

Lot

FFP

The purpose of this CLIN is to designate scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III requirements that are Firm Fixed Price. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 5001:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 5002:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 5003:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 5004:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 5005:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 5006:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 5007:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 5008:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 6001:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 6002:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 6003:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 6004:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 6005:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 6006:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 6007:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 6008:

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

POP 01-APR-2013 TO

30-SEP-2013

To:

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0002 has been changed from:

POP 01-APR-2013 TO

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0003 has been changed from:

POP 01-APR-2013 TO

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0004 has been changed from:

POP 01-APR-2013 TO

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0005 has been changed from:

POP 01-APR-2013 TO

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0006 has been changed from:

POP 01-APR-2013 TO

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0007 has been changed from:

POP 01-APR-2013 TO

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0008 has been changed from:

POP 01-APR-2013 TO

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0009 has been changed from:

POP 12-FEB-2013 TO

31-MAR-2013

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 5001:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

31-MAR-2018

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 5001:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

14-JUL-2018

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 5002:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 5002:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 5003:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 5003:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 5004:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 5004:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 5005:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 5005:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 5006:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 5006:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 5007:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 5007:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 5008:

POP 05-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 5008:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 6001:

POP 15-JUL-2018 TO

14-JAN-2019

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 6002:

POP 15-JUL-2018 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 6003:

POP 15-JUL-2018 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 6004:

POP 15-JUL-2018 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 6005:

POP 15-JUL-2018 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 6006:

POP 15-JUL-2018 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 6007:

POP 15-JUL-2018 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 6008:

POP 15-JUL-2018 TO

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERS

L1.0.

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

L1.1. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors 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 subfactors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. The response shall consist of the volumes as identified in Paragraph 2.0, Table 2.0.

L1.2. The Contracting Officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the contracting officer will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists 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, offerors may be required to submit information to the extent necessary for the contracting officer to determine the reasonableness and affordability of the price.

L1.3. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

L1.3.1. BUDGET PROFILE

The following provides the projected budget profile for NIDS III. Dollars shown below are in millions. The Base Period FY13 will start 15 Jul 2013 through 30 Sep 2013. The option years will be 01 October thru 30 September with the exception of Option Period 5, which will begin 1 Oct 17 through 14 Jul 2018. The six month extension will be 15 Jul 2018 through 14 Jan 2019. Table below updated per Amendment 0012.

*Potential 3400/3600 Efforts will be negotiated for Future Development Task Orders (CLIN X003), Future Enhancement Task Orders (CLIN X004), and Future FFP Taskings (CLIN X008)

* NOTE: The potential efforts are only projected amounts based upon current information and may change from year to year. The total of $20.20M in potential efforts over the life of this contract will be considered within scope and will be included in the estimated total ceiling of $36M. Each task order will be reviewed to determine which funding is appropriate.

L1.3.2. POINT OF CONTACT (POC)

The Contract Administrator is the only point of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions or concerns you may have to the Contracting Officer and Contract Administrator. For this acquisition, the Contracting Officer is Ms. Debra Simons, and the Contract Administrator is Ms. Theresa Bryant.

55 CONS/LGC

ATTN: Ms. Debra Simons (55CONS/LGCZ)

101 Washington Square, Bldg 40

OFFUTT AFB, NE 68113

Phone: (402) 294-4494 or DSN: 271-4494

Fax: 402-294-0430

E-Mail: Debra.Simons@offutt.af.mil

55 CONS/LGC

ATTN: Ms. Theresa Bryant (55CONS/LGCZ)

101 Washington Square, Bldg 40

OFFUTT AFB, NE 68113

Phone: (402) 294-7282 or DSN: 271-7282

Fax: 402-294-0430

E-Mail: Theresa.Bryant@offutt.af.mil All inquiries must be made in writing and submitted electronically to both the above Contracting Officer and Contract Administrator e-mail addresses. Offeror's will receive a notice of receipt. If they do not, it is their responsibility to follow-up by contacting the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist, (phone numbers above). Written inquires (via e-mail) will be answered in writing and provided to all Offerors via posting(s) to the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.FedBizOpps.com).

L1.4. PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE PERIOD AND DUE DATE

The proposal acceptance period/due date is specified in Table 2.0. Unless otherwise noted, proposals are due no later than 4:00 PM Central Time on the date specified. The offeror shall make a clear statement that its offer is valid through 31 Jul 2013. Late proposals may be rejected from consideration. If any proposal is received late, the Contracting Officer will promptly notify the offeror that its proposal was received late and whether the proposal will still be considered. A receipt e-mail will be sent to the offeror. If the offeror does not receive a confirmation, it is their responsibility to contact the POC.

L1.5. BROCHURES, DOCUMENTATION, BINDING, AND ARTWORK

Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

L1.6. DISCREPANCIES

If an offeror believes the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing with supporting rationale, prior to proposal.

L1.7. DISPOSITION OF PROPOSALS

In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8, Government Contract Files, the Government will retain the “original” copy of all proposals and supplemental documents provided. Unless the offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy all extra copies of proposals and additional documents submitted.

L1.8. PROPOSAL CLARITY

The proposal shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet the requirements. The offeror shall also provide a cross reference matrix referencing back to the requirements documents. The offeror shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of the contractor’s capabilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in its proposal. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

L1.9. RESTRICTIONS ON DISCLOSURE AND USE OF PROPOSAL

A proposal may include data, such as technical designs or concepts, financial data, or management plans that the offeror does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government for any purpose other than proposal evaluation and contract award. If the offeror wishes to restrict the proposal, the offeror shall mark it in accordance with FAR 52.215-1.

L1.10. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The DoD Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254, incorporated as an attachment, identifies the security clearance requirements of this contract.

L1.11. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

Government Furnished Property is provided as an attachment in Section J of the solicitation.

L2.0. ORGANIZATION OF PROPOSALS

The offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table 2.0 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 2.0. The attachment identified shall be separately bound in three-ring, loose-leaf binders, as necessary. The proposal organization shall be as follows:

Table 2.0: NIDS III Proposal Organization & Page Count

TBD 2012

Para #

4.6

III. Past Performance

[5 references @ 3 pages each

Pre-Priced Option Task Order Pricing

4.6

Small Business Participation Plan

4.7

V. Contract Documentation/

Fill-in Clauses

*All documents due by 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on the date specified. ** The individual page limitation does not count toward the respective volume page limitation.

L2.1. DEBRIEFINGS

If a competitive range is established, the Contracting Officer will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them, whereupon they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505, Preaward Debriefing of Offerors. The Contracting Officer will also notify unsuccessful offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR 15.503, Notifications to Unsuccessful Offerors. 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 15.506, Postaward Debriefing of Offerors, as applicable.

L2.2. PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT

L2.2.1. 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 and (for paper copies) will not be returned to the offeror. Excess pages shall be destroyed along with all unsuccessful proposals (ref. 1.7). For electronic submission, no hidden fields, macros, comments, etc. will be read. All information must be written clearly and be easily accessible. Page limitations may also be placed on Evaluation Notices (ENs), if required. The page limitations for ENs, if any, will be identified in the correspondence forwarding the ENs to the offerors. When both sides of a sheet of paper display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Each page shall be counted except: cover pages, tables of contents, cross-reference matrix, tabs, and glossaries.

L2.2.2. PAGE SIZE

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 Times New Roman 10 point. Use at least 1-inch margins on all sides of each page. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. If there are discrepancies in page counts between paper, CD-ROM volumes and e-mail submittals, the paper version shall take precedence.

2.2.3. TABLES, CHARTS, GRAPHS, AND FIGURES

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 when printed. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume, and count as two pages. Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams and schematics, and not for pages of text. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 8 point.

L2.2.4. CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Proposals shall not contain classified information.

L2.2.5. COST OR PRICING INFORMATION

All cost or pricing information shall be addressed only in the Cost/Price Volume IV.

L2.2.6. ELECTRONIC MEDIA

Offeror shall submit all volumes in electronic format, using IBM-compatible, virus-free CD-ROM. On each CD-ROM indicate the offeror’s name, solicitation number, volume, and title. WinZip shall be the compression/ decompression program used if files are required to be compressed. The electronic copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a format readable and usable by Microsoft 2007 Office suite (MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint). Hidden fields, comments, macros, etc shall be omitted, and read passwords on files shall not be used. The documents submitted should print to match the original, paper copy submitted. All information shall be clearly displayed. In the event there is a discrepancy between the content found in a paper copy and an electronic copy, the paper copy shall take precedence. The receipt of the paper copy shall constitute the timely receipt of the formal proposal.

L2.2.7. CROSS-REFERENCE MATRIX

To the greatest extent possible, each volume shall be written on a stand‑alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated with minimal cross-referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Cross-referencing within a proposal volume is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity. Offeror shall provide a cross-reference matrix indicating the corresponding proposal paragraph in that section and/or volume which addresses the referenced item. Information required for proposal evaluation that is not found in its designated volume will be assumed omitted from the proposal. The cross-reference matrix will not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

L2.2.8. TAB INDEXING

Each volume shall contain a detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections. Indexes and tabs do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

L2.2.9. GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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

L2.2.10. BINDING AND LABELING

Each volume of the proposal shall be separately bound in a three-ring, loose-leaf binder, which shall permit the volume to lie flat when open. Staples shall not be used. A cover sheet shall be included in each volume, clearly marked as to volume number, title, copy number, 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, and FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

L2.2.11. DISTRIBUTION

The “original” proposal shall be identified and delivered to 55CONS. All copies of proposals (See Table 2.0) shall be mailed or delivered to:

55th Contracting Squadron/LGCZ

ATTN: National Target Base/National Desired Ground Zero List Integrated Development System III

(NIDS III)

(Debra Simons or Theresa Bryant)

101 Washington Square, Bldg. 40

Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2107

Offerors are cautioned that Offutt AFB, NE has visitor control procedures requiring individuals not affiliated with the installation to obtain a visitor pass prior to entrance. SOME DELAY SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED WHEN HANDCARRYING PROPOSALS.

If mailing, the outside of the envelope or box(es) should be marked as follows:

NOTE: TO BE OPENED BY ADDRESSEE ONLY

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – SEE FAR 3.104

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

L3.0. VOLUME 1 - Executive Summary

Volume I is due per Section L, para 2.0. In the executive summary volume, the offeror shall provide the following information:

L3.1. Narrative Summary

The narrative summary is a summary of the entire proposal and should be clear and concise, to include addressing the significant risks, and highlighting any key or unique features, excluding cost/price. This should be a "big picture" explanation and provide the offeror’s overall approach and supporting rationale for the management/operation of the NIDS III requirements. Within the Narrative Summary, the offeror shall state that its proposal is valid for the timeframe designated in paragraph L1.4 Proposal Acceptance Period and Due Date. The contractor shall identify those personnel authorized to negotiate on behalf of the company along with the telephone number, fax number, mailing address, and e-mail address. The contractor shall also provide the person to contact in the event the offeror is awarded a contract (provide at a minimum, contact’s name, title, phone number, and e-mail address). The Executive Summary shall be no more than 3 pages, and will not count towards the maximum page count for Volume II, Technical Approach and Technical Risk. 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.

L3.2. Table of Contents

Include a master table of contents of the entire proposal. The format of the Executive Summary is at the discretion of the offeror, but shall include a Master Table of Contents of the entire proposal that identifies where material may be found for each evaluation factor and/or subfactor as defined in the RFP.

L4.0. VOLUME II – TECHNICAL APPROACH AND TECHNICAL RISK VOLUME

L4.1. General

Volume II is due per Section L, para 2.0. The Offeror’s Technical Approach proposal shall be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. The Offeror’s technical approach should provide as specifically as possible the actual methodologies that will be used and how a successful partnership with the Government will be established in accomplishing/satisfying the NIDS III requirements. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. Through proposal submission, the Offeror represents that it will fulfill the requirements specified in the solicitation; therefore, it is not necessary or desirable for an Offeror to state this in the proposal. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation. The Technical Approach Volume will be used to evaluate the Technical Approach and Technical Risk of the Offeror’s proposal. Evaluation will be against the Technical Approach subfactors as specified in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award, of this RFP.

L4.2. Format and Specific Content

The purpose of the Technical Approach and Technical Risk volume is to provide the Government the ability to evaluate the management and technical capability of the offeror to perform the NIDS III support requirements. The Technical Approach/Technical Risk volume shall consist of the following sections:

VOLUME II: Technical Approach and Technical Risk

Subfactor 1: Architecture and Systems Engineering

Subfactor 2: Staffing

Subfactor 3: Transition Plan

Subfactor 4: Pre-Priced Option Task Order

Subfactor 5: Small Business Participation Plan

L4.3. Subfactor 1 – Architecture and Systems Engineering: The Offeror shall define and describe the architecture and systems engineering approach to NIDS as identified in the PWS. The offeror shall include internal processes, procedures, and related technical expertise for systems engineering, software engineering, information assurance, configuration management, testing, and technical analysis/evaluation.

L4.3.1. The Offeror shall describe the overall approach and process to effectively manage and maintain NIDS software, to include understanding of the Nuclear Targeting Applications mission architecture, planning processes, and system/software maintenance/enhancement/development tasks. Describe the interfaces NIDS has with other systems, both inside and outside the USSTRATCOM complex. Describe the plan to ensure the sustainment of NIDS software meets the PWS requirements.

L4.3.2. The Offeror shall define and describe the plan, methodology, and processes that will ensure NIDS activities and products provide a solution consistent with the ISPAN MPAS architecture, to include that PWS requirements, and all other contract requirements, are satisfied throughout the system lifecycle. The Offeror shall describe the plan to provide appropriate insight into contractor processes and management systems to include an overview of the software development lifecycle processes that will be followed to maintain/develop software under this PWS.

L4.3.3. The Offeror shall provide a mature process for managing and implementing requirements, to include tracking, test/verification analysis, derived requirement identification/tracking and certification of software change requests and/or new requirements. Provide independent certification (e.g. Capability Maturity Model Integrated Software (CMMI SW) Level 3 or equivalent and ISO 9001) that the division/business unit's software development and maintenance processes demonstrate a solid procedural control. Demonstrate procedures are defined, planned, tracked, and repeatable, and processes are quantitatively managed and/or incorporate continuous improvement. Demonstrate that the processes are clearly used in the day-to-day operations of the business unit and are minimally impacted by using in-house or outsourced resources. Describe alignment/ability of processes to ensure the quality of the software, reviews, metrics and documentation/artifacts required by the PWS and CDRLS.

L4.3.4. The Offeror shall demonstrate how you will collaborate with USSTRATCOM; teaming partners/subcontractors; other application contractors within the ISPAN environment; contractors working programs within USSTRATCOM; and others collaborating with USSTRATCOM.

L4.4. Subfactor 2 – Staffing: The Offeror shall define and describe the plan, methodology, and processes that will ensure the staffing activities/personnel activities/products satisfy the NIDS III PWS requirements, and all other contract requirements throughout the system/software lifecycle. The Offeror shall describe the plan to provide appropriate insight/visibility into contractor processes and management systems. This should include: leadership, reach back capability, contract management, quality control/assurance, and the procedures that will be used for planning, controlling (to include cost and schedule), reporting and directing the accomplishment of the PWS requirements, (to include 24/7 support).

L4.4.1. The Offeror shall describe the leadership and oversight philosophies, tools, techniques, reach back capability to include uninterrupted support for one deep positions, contract management and quality assurance that will be used for planning, controlling (to include cost and schedule), reporting and directing the accomplishments of the NIDS III requirements.

L4.4.2. The Offeror shall describe the process to adequately staff this contract (to include qualifications, personnel skills, organizational chart, experience, and security clearances). Describe years of relevant experience and provide qualification summaries of key personnel. It is mandatory to use Tables 4.1 and 4.2 below. For Table 4.1, each offeror is to list each of their skill sets in the top row of the table. Each skill set will then identify their area of expertise as stated in the left column. Table 4.2 will then identify which skill sets from Table 4.1 will be used to accomplish each corresponding paragraph within the PWS and the number of Full Time Equivalents (FTE) proposed to accomplish each paragraph. The last row and column of Table 4.2 should contain the total FTE number or decimal portion of an FTE. The offeror will describe their skill set criteria and definitions. The matrix will not count towards the overall proposal page limit.

L4.4.3. The Offeror shall describe the process to provide training and security clearances that are appropriate for assigned responsibilities/areas.

L4.4.4. The Offeror shall describe the methodology that will be utilized for recruiting, hiring, retaining, and replacing employees (especially those with security clearances) throughout the life of the contract. Submit a total compensation plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for the professional employees who will work under the contract in accordance with FAR 52.222-46. Explain how uninterrupted support will be provided during a labor strike, surges, natural disasters, disruptive world events, terrorist attacks, and other emergencies. Demonstrate how the Continuation of Essential Contractor Services Clause (DFAR 252.237-7023), and Policy and Procedures for Determining Workforce Mix (DoDI 1100.22), will be met.

L4.4.5. The Offeror shall describe the approach to provide system training to users.

Table 4.1

Domain Concepts

Nuclear target list management

ISPAN

MPAS

Nuclear target option and weapon coding

Nuclear aimpoint/DGZ construction

Nuclear war planning systems

OPLAN 8010

Technical Concepts

Coding standards

DB tuning

Design Patterns

Distributed Computing Architectures

Object-Oriented Design

Service-Oriented Architecture

Web Services

Domain-Specific Models and Algorithms

Nuclear fatality models

Nuclear damage models

General Models and Algorithms

Clustering algorithms

Genetic algorithms

Domain Data Standards

ISPAN Enterprise Database

Languages

Ada

C

C++

Fortran

Java

SQL

WSDL

XML

XSD

Libraries and Application Programming Interfaces

ExtGWT

GTK+

GWT

JavaEE

Java Connector Architecture

JDBC

MOTIF

GOTS Libraries

PDCALC

Client Infrastructure Products

ESRI ArcGIS Engine

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Mozilla Firefox

Red Hat Linux Desktop

Windows XP

Server Infrastructure Products

CGA

Oracle DB

Red Hat Linux Server

VMware

WebLogic Server

Development Tools

GCC compiler

Java Development Kit

Make

Geodesy

CJMTK

DTED

Web Mapping Service

Security

SCI Personnel Clearance

Top Secret Personnel Clearance

NC2 Personnel Clearance

Other Requirements

DB administration

Information Assurance (IA) Expertise

Unix shell scripting

Domain-Specific Models and Algorithms

DGZ Construction algorithms

Target Isle Construction algorithms

Domain Data Standards

Information Transaction File (ITF) format

ITF XML Schema

Languages

GNU Ada 95

GNU Fortran 77

Java 6

Java 7

Libraries and Application Programming Interfaces

Ada Distributed Annex

GtkAda-for-GNAT

ImageMagick

PolyOrb

Client Operating Environments

Open Text Exceed

Server Operating Environments

Oracle Internet Directory

Solaris

Development Tools

AdaCore GNAT Professional Ada 95compiler

Eclipse Java Development Tools

Fortify 360

GNAT Programming Studio

JUnit

Maven

PowerBuilder

Subversion

X Designer

GNU Make

Table 4.1.1

Required Skillsets needed by the end of the transition period

L4.5. Subfactor 3 – Transition Plan:

L4.5.1 At a minimum, the offeror shall provide:

L4.5.1.1 A realistic, detailed plan for transitioning to the new contract.

L4.5.1.2 Uninterrupted support and no degradation of service for NIDS Applications requirements.

L4.5.1.3 Approach to adequately staff this contract with qualified/skilled personnel possessing appropriate security clearances from award to full performance.

L4.5.1.4 Phase-in process that is reasonable and realistic for assumption of full responsibility.

L4.5.1.5 A logical and well thought out approach for obtaining/retaining personnel with the appropriate mix of qualifications/skill sets, IT certifications, and security clearances prior to full-scale performance.

L4.5.1.6 Understanding of the activities and resources required to successfully transition personnel and workload requirements for continuity of mission support.

L4.5.1.7 Transition risks and measures to mitigate them.

L4.6. Subfactor 4 – Pre-Priced Option Task Order: The Offeror will present a Performance Work Statement, a Technical Volume, and a Cost Volume for accomplishing the following NIDS III task order.

L4.6.1 Validate Facilities and DGZ Data

Objective: The Targeting NTB and DGZ Planners desire the ability to Validate Facilities and DGZ Data. This task will provide a web interface to enable validation of facilities and DGZ data in selectable configuration. This task will allow operators to: specify multiple conditions to be checked via a user-friendly interface that supplies data fields and operators; save and modify sets of conditions for re-use; identify data to be reported for all facilities that do not meet the specified conditions (e.g., facility key), as well as data specific to each failed condition; and provide results in a report format that can be sorted, viewed, and saved.

This task will provide the planner the ability to identify facilities in which required weaponeering coding values are blank, identify facilities that contain invalid attack options, identify facilities in which the vulnerability data does not match the physical vulnerability characterization, Identify facilities that do not have DGZs, and identify facilities that do not have Target Isles.

At a minimum, the Offeror shall provide:

1) A Performance Work Statement

2) A Technical Volume that details the approach/methodology to provide the NIDS software to provide the capability described in the requirement statement, to include high level design artifacts, assumptions, limitations, and constraints.

3) A Cost Volume that details contractor staffing skill sets and levels of effort, associated rates, and delta SLOC estimates required to accomplish the basic task described above

L4.7 Subfactor 5 - Small Business Participation Plan

L4.7.1 Small Business Participation Plan. The Offeror shall submit a Small Business Participation Plan in Cost/Price Volume IV, which will be used for the purposes of evaluating the extent to which offerors identify and commit to small business in contract performance on the NIDS III program. The Participation Plan is required from all offerors, including small businesses, large businesses, non-profit entities and companies with commercial subcontracting plans, master subcontracting plans, individual (program) subcontracting plans and/or comprehensive subcontracting plans. The plan will be incorporated into the resulting contract.

The Government has established a 15% target small business participation goal, based upon total contract dollars, for this requirement. The offeror shall demonstrate how they intend to promote, and utilize small business (SB), small disadvantaged business (SDB), women-owned small business (WOSB), Historically…