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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 A017

The purpose of this Amendment A017 is to provide updates to the following sections of the RFP:

1. Section B, in its entirety

2. Section E, all 5000 CLINS and removal of all 6000 CLINS

3. Section F, in its entirety and removal of all 6000 CLINS

4. FAR Clause 52.232-19

5. Section L Changes are indicated by a { | } to the right. L1.3.1, L1.4, L6.2.1, L6.2.2, L6.3, L6.4, L6.4.2, L6.6, L6.7, L6.12, L6.13, L6.14

6. Section M Changes are indicated by a { | } to the right. M3.4.3 and added M3.4.4

7. Atch 14, Pricing Model Rev6, in its entirety. Note - there are columns marked as “not used”

8. Replacement pages should be submitted in lavendar color paper; number of copies IAW Table L2.0. Indicate all changes with a { | } to the right, where applicable.

9. FPRs should be submitted to this office by 10:00 AM CDT, Monday, July 22, 2013.

10. Indicate your receipt and acceptance of this amendment.

11. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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. 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. The Government has pre-populated $200,000 for ODCs/Travel. 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. 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. $2.09M has been allocated for Base Period pricing purposes only..

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. 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. $1.97M has been allocated for Base Period pricing only..

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. to The purpose of this CLIN is to designate scope for future unknown ISPAN NIDS III requirements that are Firm Fixed Price. $0.8M has been allocated for the Base Period for pricing purposes only..

CLIN 0009

The CLIN extended description has changed from The transition period is to allow the follow-on contractor start-up time to meet all contract requirements. Full performance start 1 Oct 2013. to The transition period is to allow the follow-on contractor start-up time to meet all contract requirements. Full performance start 18 Dec 2013..

CLIN 1003

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. $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 requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified. $2.2M has been allocated for Option Period 1 for pricing purposes only..

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. $1.98M 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. $2.15M has been allocated for Option Period 1 for pricing purposes only..

CLIN 1008

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. $0.8M has been allocated for Option Period 1 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. $0.82M has been allocated for Option Period 1 for pricing purposes only..

CLIN 2003

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. $2.3M 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 requirements. Specific requirements and funding has not yet been identified. $1.6M has been allocated for Option Period 2 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. $2.05M 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. $1.6M has been allocated for Option Period 2 for pricing purposes only..

CLIN 2008

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. $1.0M has been allocated for Option Period 2 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. $0.8M has been allocated for Option Period 2 for pricing purposes only..

CLIN 3003

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. $1.6M has been allocated for Option Period 3 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. $1.5M has been allocated for Option Period 3 for pricing purposes only..

CLIN 3004

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. $1.6M has been allocated for Option Period 3 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. $1.5M has been allocated for Option Period 3 for pricing purposes only..

CLIN 3008

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. $.8M has been allocated for Option Period 3 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. $0.5M has been allocated for Option Period 3 for pricing purposes only..

CLIN 4003

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. $1.5M has been allocated for Option Period 4 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. $1.0M has been allocated for Option Period 4 for pricing purposes only..

CLIN 4004

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. $1.5M has been allocated for Option Period 4 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. $0.97M has been allocated for Option Period 4 for pricing purposes only..

CLIN 5001

The CLIN extended description has changed from 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. to 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..

CLIN 5002

The CLIN extended description has changed from 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. 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 $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..

CLIN 5003

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 Option Period 4 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. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8..

CLIN 5004

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. $0.97M has been allocated for Option Period 4 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. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8.

CLIN 5005

The CLIN extended description has changed from NSP- CDRLs in support of requirements identified in the NIDS III PWS and TRD. to 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..

CLIN 5007

The CLIN extended description has changed from The Offeror shall propose an amount for the performance of USSTRATCOM NIDS III requirements for on-site support. to 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..

CLIN 5008

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. $0.5M has been allocated for Option Period 4 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. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8..

CLIN 6001

The CLIN extended description has changed from 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. to Reserved.

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 $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. to Reserved.

CLIN 6003

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. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8. to Reserved.

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. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8 to Reserved.

CLIN 6005

The CLIN extended description has changed from 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. to Reserved.

CLIN 6007

The CLIN extended description has changed from 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. to Reserved.

CLIN 6008

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. This CLIN is for the 6-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8. to Reserved.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The Acceptance/Inspection Schedule for CLIN 5001 has been changed from:

To:

The Acceptance/Inspection Schedule for CLIN 5002 has been changed from:

The Acceptance/Inspection Schedule for CLIN 5003 has been changed from:

The Acceptance/Inspection Schedule for CLIN 5004 has been changed from:

The Acceptance/Inspection Schedule for CLIN 5005 has been changed from:

The Acceptance/Inspection Schedule for CLIN 5006 has been changed from:

The Acceptance/Inspection Schedule for CLIN 5007 has been changed from:

The Acceptance/Inspection Schedule for CLIN 5008 has been changed from:

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

30-SEP-2013

FOB: Destination

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

30-SEP-2014

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

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

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

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

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

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

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

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

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

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

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

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

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

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

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

POP 15-JUL-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

17-DEC-2013

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1001 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

30-SEP-2015

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1002 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1003 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1004 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1005 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1006 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1007 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1008 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2013 TO

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2001 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

30-SEP-2016

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2002 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2003 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2004 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2005 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2006 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2007 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2008 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3001 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

30-SEP-2017

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3002 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3003 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3004 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3005 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3006 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3007 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3008 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2015 TO

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 4001 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

30-SEP-2018

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 4002 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 4003 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 4004 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 4005 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 4006 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 4007 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 4008 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2016 TO

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 5001 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

14-JUL-2018

POP 01-OCT-2018 TO

31-MAR-2019

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 5002 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

POP 01-OCT-2018 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 5003 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

POP 01-OCT-2018 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 5004 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

POP 01-OCT-2018 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 5005 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

POP 01-OCT-2018 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 5006 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

POP 01-OCT-2018 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 5007 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

POP 01-OCT-2018 TO

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 5008 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2017 TO

POP 01-OCT-2018 TO

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been modified:

52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond 30 Sep 2014 . The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond 30 Sep 2014, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

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 Transition Period will be 1 Oct 2013 thru 17 Dec 2013. Base Period FY14 will start 1 Oct 2013 through 30 Sep 2014. The four (4) one-year option years will be 1 Oct thru 30 Sep. The six month extension will be 1 Oct 2018 thru 31 Mar 2019. Table below updated per Amendment 0017.

*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 30 Sep 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).

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