RFP_FA4600-13-R-0002_PMEAS_II _Amendment_0003.doc

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

AMENDMENT 0003

The purpose of Amendment 0003 is to:

A. Update Paragraph L5.5 Recency and Relevancy of Past Performance

Paragraph L5.5.1 is hereby changed – from: L5.5.1. Recency: Contracts submitted for review should also be recent. In determining recency, the Government will only consider work performance under an effort existing within the past three years from formal release date of the PMEAS II solicitation. Additionally, performance of less than six months from the formal release date of the PMEAS II solicitation will not be considered due to limited performance history of these efforts.

to read: L5.5.1. Recency: Contracts submitted for review should also be recent. In determining recency, the Government will only consider work performance under an effort existing within the past five years (11 Apr 2009) from formal release date of the PMEAS II solicitation. Additionally, performance of less than three months (11 Jan 2014) from the formal release date of the PMEAS II solicitation will not be considered due to limited performance history of these efforts.

B. Update Paragraph M3.4.2.1 Recency

Paragraph M3.4.2.1 is hereby changed – from: M3.4.2.1 Recency: Contracts submitted for review should also be recent. In determining recency, the Government will only consider work performance under an effort existing within the past three years from formal release date of the PMEAS II solicitation. Additionally, performance of less than six months from the formal release date of the PMEAS II solicitation will not be considered due to limited performance history of these efforts.

To read: M3.4.2.1 Recency: Contracts submitted for review should also be recent. In determining recency, the Government will only consider work performance under an effort existing within the past five years (11 Apr 2009) from formal release date of the PMEAS II solicitation. Additionally, performance of less than three months (11 Jan 2014) from the formal release date of the PMEAS II solicitation will not be considered due to limited performance history of these efforts.

C. Update Table 2.0 PMEAS II Proposal Organization & Page Count.

Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, Paragraph L2.0 Organization of Proposals, Table 2.0 PMEAS II Proposal Organization and Page Count is hereby changed as follows:

· Volume I Executive Summary, Due Date is hereby changed from 30 days after release of formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to read 12 May 2014

· Volume II Technical Capability and Technical Risk (sub-factors), Due Date is hereby changed from 30 days after release of formal RFP to read 12 May 2014

· Volume III Past Performance, Due Date is hereby changed from 15 days after release of formal RFP to read 30 May 2014

· Volume IV Price, Due Date is hereby changed from 30 days after release of formal RFP to read 12 May 2014

· Volume V Contract Documentation, Due Date is hereby changed from 30 days after release of formal RFP to read 12 May 2014

D. Offerors are authorized to Resubmit Past Performance Volume III.

Past Performance Volumes are due by 30 May 2014/4:00 PM Central Standard Time.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JULY 2013)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC

20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (http://assist.daps.dla.mil).

(ii) Quick Search (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,000, and offers of $3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS +4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address. The DUNS +4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. An offeror within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. An offeror located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

ADDENDUM to 52.212.1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION TO OFFERORS

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 L 2.0., Table 2.0 PMEAS II Proposal Organization & Page Count.

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 may determine that adaquate price competition no longer exists, if adaquate competition no longer exists then offerors may be required to submit information to the extent necessary for the contracting officer to determine the reasonableness of the price, and certification under FAR 15.406-2 may be required.

L1.3. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

L1.3.1. BUDGET PROFILE

The following provides the projected budget profile for PMEAS II. Dollars shown below are in millions. The period of performance for PMEAS II is 18 Feb 2015 through 17 Feb 2020, with a six month option to extend services 18 Feb 2020 through 17 Aug 2020. FY15 designates a 6 week PMEAS II transition effort starting 18 Feb 2015 and ending 31Mar 2015. Full performance will start on 1 Apr 2015 through 17 Feb 2016 for the base year, and the option years will be 18 Feb through 17 Feb in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend The Term Of The Contract with a six month extension 18 Feb 2020 through 17 Aug 2020 in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. The budget includes a six month extension in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. The Government fiscal year (FY) is 1 October through 30 September.

· Base period: 12 months, including a six week transition period. POP: 18 Feb 15 – 17 Feb 16. Full performance starting 1 Apr 15.

· Option Period One: 12 months 18 Feb 16 – 17 Feb 17

· Option Period Two: 12 Months 18 Feb 17 – 17 Feb 18

· Option Period Three: 12 Months 18 Feb 18 – 17 Feb 19

· Option Period Four: 12 Months 18 Feb 19 – 17 Feb 20

· Option Period Five: 6 Months extension 18 Feb 20 – 17 Aug 20

Table 1.0 Government Budget in $M

PMEAS II

FY

15-16

FY

16-17

FY

17-18

FY

18-19

FY

19-20

FY15-FY20

Baseline

L1.3.2. POINT OF CONTACT (POC)

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

55 CONS/LGCZ

ATTN: Ms. Sharon Boren (55CONS/LGCZ)

101 Washington Square, Bldg. 40

OFFUTT AFB, NE 68113

Phone: (402) 232-6466 or DSN: 272-6466

Fax: 402-294-0430

E-Mail: sharon.boren@us.af.mil

55 CONS/LGCZ

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

OFFUTT AFB, NE 68113

Phone: (402) 294-7304 or DSN: 271-7304

Fax: 402-294-0430

E-Mail: theresa.bryant@us.af.mil

All inquiries must be made in writing and submitted electronically to both the above Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist e-mail addresses. Offerors 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 for at least 279 days beyond the due date. 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 submission.

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 (See Attachment 1B Cross Reference Matrix). 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, or to open discussions with evaluation notices (ENs) on both technically acceptable and unacceptable proposals.

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. (See Attachment 1A - DOD Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254.)

L1.11. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

Government Furnished Property will be limited to work site facilities and work stations only. Equipment requirements will be procured and maintained by the government.

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: PMEAS II Proposal Organization & Page Count

III. Past Performance

[5 references @ 3 pages each]

V. Contract Documentation/

Fill-in Clauses

All documents due by 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on the date specified. Days are expressed in Calendar Days. If Due Date ends on a weekend (Sat or Sun), the deadline will be the following Monday.

**Individual page limitation does not count toward the respective volume page limit.

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

Any page limitations identified in Table 2.0 shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal. Excess pages shall be destroyed along with all unsuccessful proposals (ref. L1.7). 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. See Table 2.0 PMEAS II Proposal Organization & Page Count for page limitation count.

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/DVD 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. PRICING INFORMATION

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

L2.2.6. ELECTRONIC MEDIA

Offeror shall submit all volumes in electronic format, using IBM-compatible, CD-ROM(s)/DVDs. On each CD-ROM/DVD indicate the offeror’s name, solicitation number, volume, and title. One CD-ROM/DVD containing all volumes with all documents is preferred, but multiple CD-ROMs/DVDs are acceptable. 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 Office 2010 (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint or PDF format viewable with standard Adobe Acrobat Reader X). Hidden fields, comments, macros, etc. shall be omitted, and read passwords on files shall not be used. The files shall be consistent and uniformly named to allow for easy distinction between Volume, Tab, etc. Inclusion of company name or abbreviation is acceptable. No picture shots of excel spreadsheets shall be included. All excel spreadsheets and formulas shall be accessable for review if submitted. The documents submitted in electronic format, if printed, should match the original paper copy. 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. (See Attachment 1B - Cross Reference Matrix for sample formatting).

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: Program Management, Engineering and Acquisition Support

(Sharon Boren or Theresa Bryant)

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; therefore, please allow adequate time. If you are unable to access the base or denied access to Offutt AFB, NE, the proposal will need to be mailed. Please plan accordingly.

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 price. This should be a "big picture" explanation and provide the offeror’s overall approach and supporting rationale for the management/ operation of the PMEAS II requirements. The salient features should tie in with Section M evaluation factors/subfactors. 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 also identify any existing development/ sustainment contracts at USSTRATCOM they are currently working and shall also state that to the best of their knowledge and belief, there are no relevant facts or circumstances which could give rise to an organizational conflict of interest, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5 (See Additional Terms and Conditions, #2 Organizational Conflicts of Interest Avoidance (Non-Compete Plan) under Local Requirements) and that they will not enter into such contract while performing on PMEAS II, without Government review/approval. 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 Capability and Technical Risk. 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 CAPABILITY AND TECHNICAL RISK VOLUME

L4.1. General

Volume II is due per Section L, para 2.0. The Offeror's Technical Capability and Technical Risk proposal shall be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. The Offeror's technical capability and technical risk proposal 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 PMEAS II requirements. All 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 Capability and Technical Risk Volume will be used to evaluate the Technical Capability and Technical Risk of the Offeror's proposal. Evaluation will be against the Technical Capability and Technical Risk subfactors as specified in Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items, Evaluation Factors for Award, of this RFP.

L4.2. Format and Specific Content

The purpose of the Technical Capability and Technical Risk volume is to provide the Government the ability to evaluate the management and technical capability and technical risk of the offeror to perform the PMEAS II support requirements. The Technical Capability and Technical Risk volume shall consist of the following sections:

VOLUME II: Technical Capability and Technical Risk

Subfactor 1: Program Management

Subfactor 2: Technical Support

Subfactor 3: Transition Plan

L4.3. Subfactor 1 – Program Management: Offeror shall provide an approach for Program Management that at a minimum:

L4.3.1. Demonstrates their management approach to provide a sound organization, and how offeror intends to maintain sufficient personnel of appropriate technical and security clearance qualifications to fulfill the requirements of this acquisition effective with the start of the period of performance and continuing to contract completion.

L4.3.2. Demonstrate Program Manager’s capabilities to perform and support PMEAS missions and support the PMEAS Program Manager.

L4.4. Subfactor 2 – Technical Support: Offeror shall clearly demonstrate ability to meet the requirement as described in the PWS Paragraph 1.3. Offeror shall provide staffing information for key personnel and for the total staff mix proposed to meet the requirements to include security clearances, detailed as follows:

L.4.4.1 Key Personnel – Include qualification summaries of key individuals. Qualification summaries do not count toward the page limit. Desired qualifications for key personnel are described in the next four subsections.

L4.4.1.1. Demonstrate Acquisitions and Program Management Expertise by showing the ability to provide Key Individuals with experience: As a provider of program management support to an ACAT I program; In ensuring program conformance within current DoD directives (i.e. 5000 and 8000 series) and Milestone Decision Authority process; In preparing program management and acquisition related documentation accurately; In providing independent assessments to support life-cycle planning and execution; In assisting Program Managers (PM) in acquisition strategy analysis and planning, In assisting the PM in developing and documenting decision support systems/models, assessing risks, and establishing mitigation strategies; In leading working group efforts within specific areas of expertise; In meeting established project schedules and timelines; As a provider of Program Support to Program Managers with specialization in program management, implementation and establishing system requirements; In acquisition strategy planning and program costing, requirements development and business process documentation and implementation; In drafting, staffing and coordinating acquisition documentation; In acquisition financial management and business process analysis supporting Program Control; In major program acquisition, financial management of all acquisition appropriations, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DoD acquisition laws policies and regulations; As provider of Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documentation support; In drafting, staffing and coordination of Air Force, OSD, and Congressional reports adequately support the contract throughout the contract life.

L4.4.1.2. Demonstrate Finance/Program Control Expertise by showing ability to provide Key Individuals with experience/expertise: In updating program financial documentation for Air Force semiannual reporting, financial analysis, milestone cost documentation and Work Breakdown Structures; In major program acquisition, financial management of all acquisition appropriations, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DoD acquisition laws policies and regulations; As Senior Audit Manager qualified to perform all levels of acquisition audits; In Program Control using Earned Value Management Systems on performance-based Government contracts; As Financial Manager managing program budgets and execution; On accounting system CCaRs.

L4.4.1.3. Demonstrate Operations Expertise by showing the ability to provide Key Individuals with experience/expertise: In information and command & control systems management; With net-centric solutions for current and future C2 systems; In reviewing and providing assessments on the impacts of national defense policy and strategy on command & control, planning, and situational awareness capabilities supporting operational missions; Identifying capability gaps and acquisition of systems and services designed to ensure users receive access to primary US, Allied, and Coalition time-sensitive adaptive planning tools; In drafting, staffing and coordination of Air Force, OSD, and Congressional reports; As provider of Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documentation support; As a planner, advisor, and analyst on deployed enterprise strategies that leverage network-centric capabilities for global users.

L4.4.1.4. Demonstrate Information Assurance (IA) and Information Management (IM) Expertise by showing the ability to provide Key Individuals with experience/expertise: As provider of engineering support for Global and Cyber Command/Control (C2) network capabilities development; Identifying capability gaps and acquisition of systems and services designed to ensure users receive access to primary US, Allied, and Coalition time-sensitive adaptive planning tools; As IA Security Engineer, Information System Security Officer, Network Manager, System Administrator, and/or Information System Security Manager. Experience in Information Assurance as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Information Assurance Manager (IAM) and/or IAO; As planner, advisor, and analyst on deployed enterprise strategies that leverage network-centric capabilities for global users; Certified in Information Assurance.

L4.4.2 Total Staff Mix - To demonstrate total staff mix, Offerors shall include a staffing matrix indicating the total number of positions as of full contract performance, by Labor Category and Description as shown in the pricing model. (See Attachment 1D - PMEAS II Price Model and L4.4.1 Key Personnel). For proposal purposes, assume all support is performed at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, although there may be requirements for support at other locations throughout the life of the contract. (See PWS paragraph 1.6). Historical Data provided in Attachment 1C - Historical Data, which breaks out the current FTEs by mission area and defines type of support currently provided for each mission area.

L4.5. Subfactor 3 – Transition Plan:

The offeror shall clearly demonstrate their approach to provide a sound and seamless transition. The plan shall include a staffing matrix IAW the pricing model (See Attachment 1D - PMEAS II Price Model) that indicates the number of positions by labor category/description of fully qualified/skilled and trained personnel from award (ie, during transition), to full performance. The plan shall include a notional schedule with time phases of staff.

L4.5.1 At a minimum, the offeror shall include the below:

L4.5.1.1 How the offeror will ensure no interruption or degradation of services for PMEAS II requirements, L4.5.1.2 How offeror will ensure adequate staffing with qualified/skilled personnel possessing appropriate security clearances from award (ie, during transition), to full performance, and

L4.5.1.3 Identification of transition risks and measures to mitigate them.

L5.0. VOLUME III – PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

L5.1. INSTRUCTIONS

Offeror shall provide past performance information for evaluation. Failure to provide the information may result in the offeror being removed from consideration for award. (Note: An offeror with no past performance experience should submit the Volume with an explanation that they have no recent or relevant experience). The Government will evaluate past performance through an integrated analysis of the strengths and weaknesses the Government identifies in the offeror’s recent and relevant record. The Government will evaluate past performance of the offeror’s recent and relevant contracts to determine an overall “Confidence” rating. In evaluating the offeror’s past performance record, the Government will use past and present performance information gathered from various sources. The sources may include, but are not limited to, the Past Performance Information Documents submitted, Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRs), questionnaires, and interviews. The Government will place more weight and consideration on more relevant past performance information. For the purpose of this evaluation, the term “offeror” includes the prime offeror and/or team members and major subcontractors performing 10% or more of the effort.

L5.2. CONTENT OF PAST PERFORMANCE VOLUME

The offeror’s Past Performance Volume shall contain the following:

L5.3. SUMMARY PAGE

The Summary shall describe the role (for the proposed PMEAS II requirement) of the offeror and each subcontractor, teaming partner/joint venture partner that the offeror is required to provide Past Performance Information Documents pursuant to the paragraph below.

L5.4. CONTRACTOR’S PAST/PRESENT PERFORMANCE INFORMATION DOCUMENTS

Offeror's should provide past performance information on contracts and/or task orders considered most relevant in demonstrating their ability to perform the PMEAS requirements. The Government is not obligated to review all task orders under an IDIQ contract reference. Include rationale supporting your assertion of relevance; however, the Government is not bound by the offeror's opinion of relevancy. Offerors are required to explain what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the proposed effort. This may include a discussion of efforts accomplished by the offeror to resolve problems encountered on prior contracts as well as past efforts to identify and manage program risk. Where problems existed, clearly demonstrate management actions employed in overcoming these problems and the effects of those actions, in terms of improvements achieved or problems rectified. The evaluation of past performance will take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to the instant acquisition. If the offeror submits a delivery/task order as past performance, it shall be counted as one reference

L.5.4.1 A Past Performance Information Document is required on the Prime Offeror or joint venture and subcontractors or teaming partners that will perform 10% or more of this acquisition. Volume III is due per Section L, para 2.0. Limited to no more than five separate contracts from offeror and two from subcontractors/partners with three (3) pages per contract listed, for a total of seven references. Only references for same or similar type contract desired. Submit original plus five (5) copies. The Government will not evaluate more than five offeror provided references. (NOTE: The Government reserves the right to evaluate more references that it locates through past performance evaluation research.) A sample format of the Past Performance Information Document is provided as Attachment 1E - Past Performance Information Sheet.

L5.4.2. Past Performance Information, either Government or commercial, must be for the same business division or cost center (this rule applies to the proposed Prime Contractor as well as proposed subcontractors/teaming/venture partners).

L5.4.3. PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE TRACKING RECORD

Offeror shall send out, and confirm receipt and submission of, the Past and Present Performance Questionnaire at Attachment 1F – Past Performance Questionnaire, to each of the offeror’s major subcontractors, teaming Contractors and/or joint venture partners (e.g., each entity’s) Points of Contact (POC) identified in the Past Performance Questionnaire Tracking Record. The responsibility to send out and track the receipt and submission of the Past Performance Questionnaires rests solely with the offeror. For each questionnaire, complete and sign a letter containing substantially the same information as in the Sample Questionnaire Cover Letter, (Attachment 1G - Sample Questionnaire Cover Letter). Cover letters shall be printed on company letterhead. The offeror shall exert its best efforts to ensure that at least two POCs, per relevant contract, submit a completed Past Performance Questionnaire directly to the Government not later than the due date for the past performance proposal volume. To avoid potential conflicts offeror’s are exempt from sending Past Performance Questionnaires to other potential competitors of this acquisition. In this situation, it is the offeror’s responsibility to find an alternative method of providing the Government the same or similar information. Each of the offeror’s POCs shall e-mail the completed Past Performance Questionnaire to Ms. Sharon Boren at sharon.boren@us.af.mil , or Ms. Theresa Bryant at theresa.bryant@us.af.mil. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail or you do not have the capability to send the documents electronically, please fax it directly to Ms. Boren and Ms. Bryant at fax number (402) 294-0430. Please have your POCs call Ms. Boren at (402) 232-6466 or Ms. Bryant at (402) 294-7304 before faxing their response. Once the Past Performance Questionnaires are completed by your POCs, the information contained therein shall be considered sensitive and shall not be released. Questionnaires shall be sent back directly to the Government, with best efforts made to ensure completion and submissions from at least two of the following (in descending order of availability):

(1) Procuring Contracting Officer/Contract Negotiator or equivalent

(2) Administrative Contracting Officer/Contract Administrator or equivalent

(3) Program/Project Manager or equivalent

L5.4.4. PAST PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTS

This information is required on the contracts submitted IAW the Past Performance Information Documents paragraph above. If an evaluation method other than a Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) has been used in conducting performance assessments (e.g. an Award Fee notification letter, a subcontractor’s prime Contractor performance evaluation, etc.) that form/documentation shall be submitted. The offeror should immediately notify the Contracting Officer listed above if a CPAR or other evaluation form has been accomplished on the offeror’s existing work but the contracting office for that requirement will not release the information. Provide the contract number, point-of-contact, and phone number from which the past performance information shall be obtained.