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F5DH007170A001

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Section L is hereby amended to state the AMRDEC proposal w ill prevail if there is a discrepancy betw een the CD and proposal posted on AMRDEC.

This amendement extends the proposal due date iuntil 1200 PM EST, 4 Dec 2017. This amendment replaces the follow ing documents in Section J:

Attachment 1 PWS

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 14

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 29-Nov-2017

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X FA465417R0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-Oct-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

29-Nov-2017

CODE

HQ AFRC/PKA

255 RICHARD RAY BLVD

ROBINS AFB GA GA 31098-1635

FA6643 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

FA465417R0007

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L -

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2017 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

HQ AFRC/PKA

255 Richard Ray Blvd, Bldg 220 Robins AFB GA 31098-1637

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any FAR or FAR Supplements (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (AUGUST 2007)

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or security police for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and a valid vehicle insurance certificate to obtain a vehicle pass.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with [insert any additional requirements to comply with AFI 31-101, Volume 1, The Air Force Installation Security Program, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management,] citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable.

http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFI31-101.pdf http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFI31-101.pdf http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFI31-501.pdf

(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

(f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

(End of clause)

I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

(A) General Information: This section of the Information to Offerors (ITO) provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as instructions on the format and content of the proposal.

The offeror’s proposal must contain all data and information requested by the ITO and be submitted IAW the instructions contained herein. Failure to follow the prescribed format and instructions or failure to submit the specific required information may result in an unacceptable proposal.

(B) Point of Contact: The Contracting Officer (CO) is the sole point of contract for this acquisition. Address any questions or concerns to the CO. Written requests for clarification may be sent to the CO via email. Email is the preferred method of communication. The CO for this acquisition is as follows:

Debra F. Scarborough 255 Richard Ray Blvd Robins AFB, GA 31098-1637 Commercial Phone: 478-3271616 Email address: debra.scarborough@us.af.mil

(C) Discrepancies: If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the CO in writing with supporting rationale as well as the remedies the offeror is asking the CO to consider as related to the omission or error. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion. This reservation includes matters of additional or substitute pages of the initial proposal.

(D) Debriefings: The CO will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competition or competitive range; whereupon, they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. Offerors excluded from the competition may request a pre-award debriefing or they may choose to wait until after the source selection decision to request a post-award debriefing. However, offerors excluded from thecompetition are entitled to no more than one debriefing for each proposal. The CO will notify unsuccessful https://cs.eis.af.mil/airforcecontracting/knowledge_center/Documents/AFFARS_Library/5315/templates/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/AFAC%20Working%20Folders%20--%20PM/far/FAR15.DOC#b15505 offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR

15.506. Upon such notification, unsuccessful offerors may request and receive a debriefing.

Offerors desiring a debriefing must make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable.

(E) Organization/Distribution/ Page Limits:

(1) Proposal Organization:

(a) The offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth below.

(i) The titles and content of the volumes should be as defined.

(ii) All titles and contents shall be within required page limits

(iii) All proposal volumes identified shall be delivered on a CD-R or DVD-R (write once/read only) (1 copy) to the address specified in paragraph I(B) of section L of the SF33 by the date and time specified in Block 9 of the SF33. No Paper Copies will be accepted.

(iv) Proposals shall also be submitted utilizing the AMRDEC SAFE Application.

The AMRDEC SAFE Application is used to send large files to individuals that would normally be too large to send via email. There are no user accounts for AMRDEC SAFE - authentication is handled via email. Everyone has access to AMRDEC SAFE and the application is available for use by anyone. The AMRDEC SAFE application can be accessed via https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe. To proceed from the AMRDEC SAFE homepage, proceed as Guest. After selecting one of the options above, the page will be redirected to the package upload form. Fill in all the required input fields:

Your Name - Your name;

Your Email address - Your email address;

Confirm Your Email Address - Re-enter your email address;

Description of File(s) – Enter FA4654-17-R-0007 Base Operations and Support

(BOS) at Grissom ARB, IN;

Files Should be Titled – FA465417R0007CompanyName;

File(s) - Click the "Browse" button to select your file(s). You may add up to 25 files per package, so long as the total file size does not exceed 2GB;

Deletion Date - Select the Maximum date for the package to be deleted from SAFE.

The maximum (which is also the default) is two weeks;

Provide an email address to give access to - Enter---- debra.scarborough@us.af.mil;

Caveats - Default is "None";

Encrypt email message when possible - Attempt to encrypt the package's notification email to each recipient;

Notify the Contracting Officer when files are downloaded - You (the sender) will receive a notification via email when a recipient downloads the package;

Clicking the "Submit" button will upload the files and submit the package.

Guest users will need to check their email to verify their email address before the recipients will be notified. After the package has been uploaded (and verified, if proceeding as a guest), each recipient will receive a link to the package download page as well as a password. These passwords are unique for each recipient (not the package), and will be disabled once AMRDEC SAFE detects that the user successfully downloaded each file within the package. Forwarding recipient and sender notification emails to anyone except the AMRDEC WEB Team is strictly forbidden. If https://cs.eis.af.mil/airforcecontracting/knowledge_center/Documents/AFFARS_Library/5315/templates/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/AFAC%20Working%20Folders%20--%20PM/far/FAR15.DOC#b15506 https://cs.eis.af.mil/airforcecontracting/knowledge_center/Documents/AFFARS_Library/5315/templates/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/AFAC%20Working%20Folders%20--%20PM/far/FAR15.DOC#b15506 https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe mailto:debra.scarborough@us.af.mil discrepancies are identified between the AMRDEC submitted proposal and the CD-ROM or DVD proposal, the AMRDEC proposal shall prevail.

Table 1. Proposal Organization Table Proposal Volume

Title Page Limit

Media

I Administrative/Contract Documentation

Unlimited 1

Master Table of Contents Standard Proposal Information * Validity Information Contact Information Teaming Arrangements and/or

Letters of Intent

Exceptions to Terms and Conditions Completed Section K Clause 52.214-16 II Technical Capabilities 100 ** 1 Standard Proposal Information*

Quality Control Plan Resource/Management Plan

III Price Proposal Unlimited 1 Standard Proposal Information* Exceptions Accounting System Financial Statement Pricing Data: Complete RFP, properly executed SF 33, properly executed SF 30(s) as applicable, completed Attachment 11 Pricing Matrix

*See paragraph (2) (f)-(h) below—Stamdard Proposal Information is NOT INCLUDED IN THE

PAGE COUNT

** The 100 pages only includes the QCP and Resouce Management Plan for each functional tab and can be distributed however the offeror deems appropriate.

(2.) Proposal Format:

(a) Guidance.

(i) All requirements specified in this solicitation are mandatory.

(ii) Simply restating that the offeror understands and intends to comply with this effort or paraphrasing statements in the solicitation is inadequate.

(b) Sufficient Detail.

(i) The proposal must be clear, concise, and legible; contain sufficient detail for accomplishing effective evaluation and substantiating validity of claims.

(ii) Offerors must assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their capabilities and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror’s proposal only.

(c) Elaborate Presentations Not Desired. Elaborate documentation, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

(d) Pricing Information: All cost and pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Price Proposal Volume.

(e) No Cross-Referencing.

(i) Each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated without cross-referencing to other volumes of the proposal.

(ii) In Volume II, do not cross reference between the individual functional tab plans

(Quality Control and Resource/Personnel Management). Each plan shall stand alone, identify and address all Functional Tabs.

(iii) Information required for proposal evaluation, which is not found in its designated volume, will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal.

(iv) Each response to each factor shall be self-contained. No cross-referencing between factor responses is permitted.

(f) Table of Contents.

(i) Each volume shall contain detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume.

(ii) Master Tables of Contents: Volume I, Contract/Administrative, shall contain a consolidation of the individual Table of Contents from all Volumes (I through III).

(iii) The Tables of Contents will not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

(g) List of Tables and Figures.

(i) Each volume shall contain a list of all tables and figures within that volume.

(ii) The Lists of Tables and Figures will not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

(h) Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms.

(i) Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used.

(ii) One glossary may be developed for the entire proposal and provided in each volume.

(iii) Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volume

(iv) All Prime Offeror and Teaming partner information must be incorporated into one comprehensive submittal

(v) Be sure to identify appropriate markings such as the legend at FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data.

(i) CD-ROM or DVD

(i) The Offeror shall submit a CD-ROM or DVD with all three proposal volumes containing all of the required information in Section L, paragraph I1(E), Table 1.

Proposal Organization Table. These electronic copies shall not be linked to any other document. The CD-ROM or DVD and protective sleeve shall be clearly marked as to

Offerors’ name, solicitation title, and solicitation number. The format shall be Microsoft Office compatible.

(ii) The CD-ROM or DVD will be used for proposal evaluation. The Government will not perform a word-by-word check of the AMRDEC submitted proposal versus the CD-ROM or DVD. However, if discrepancies are identified between the AMRDEC submitted proposal and the CD-ROM or DVD proposal, the AMRDEC proposal shall prevail.

(iii) Offerors shall ensure electronic copies on CD-ROM or DVD are virus-free.

(iv) Sound or video (e.g. MPEG) files shall not be embedded into the proposal files.

(j) Page Format Restrictions and Limitations

(i) Pages shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, not including large tables.

(ii) Text pages shall be portrait-oriented. Graphics and tables may be landscape-oriented if required to properly present the information.

(iii) Pages shall be typed with at least single line spacing.

(iv) Times New Roman, Arial, or similar font preferred. The font size shall be no less than 12 point except table cell, chart, graph or figure labels or text in tables, charts, graphs or figures shall be no smaller than 8 point.

(v) Margins on all four edges of each sheet will be at least one inch.

(vi) Each page containing proprietary information (Proprietary statements), security markings, should be so marked and page numbers may fall within the defined margin area.

(vii) Each volume shall be numbered consecutively with volume and page number, e.g.

I-1, I-2, II-1, II-2, etc., except the Technical Capabilities volume.

(vii) The Technical Capabilities volume shall be alpha-numerically numbered by PWS Tab, e.g., A-1, A-2, B-1, and B-2, etc.

(ix) Any proposal revisions shall be accomplished with replacement CDs, which have changes, clearly indicated by a vertical line in the right margin submittted electronically. Replacement CDs shall also be individually dated.

(x)These page format restrictions shall apply to responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs).

(k) Larger Pages

(i) Larger pages (11 x 17) may only be used for large tables (Including Pricing Matrix Spreadsheets), charts, graphs, diagrams and schematics.

(ii) Larger pages may not be used for pages of text.

(iii) Legible tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, schematics and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict Organizations, etc.

(iv) Tables, charts, graphs, and figures, the font shall be no smaller than 8 point and not larger than 11 x 17

(l) Page Limitations

(i) Page limitations shall be treated as maximums.

(ii) Each 8 ½ x 11 inch page that displays material shall be counted as one (1) page for page limitation purposes.

(iii) Each 11 x 17 page that displays material shall be counted as two (2) pages for page limitation purposes.

(iv) If page limits are exceeded, the excessive pages will not considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

(v) Page limitations shall be placed on responses to ENs. The specified page limits for ENs will be identified in the transmittal forwarding the ENs to the Offeror(s) or on the EN form itself.

(m) Pages Counted. Each page shall be counted except the following:

(i) Cover pages

(ii) Table of Contents

(iii) List of figures

(iv) Glossaries

(v) Transmittal Letter

(vi) Title Pages

(vii) Cross Reference Matrix

(viii) Position Qualifications/Description

(n) Each page should contain the following legend at the bottom of each sheet:

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION--SEE FAR 2.101 and 3.104

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

II. VOLUME I – ADMINISTRATIVE/CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION

1. VOLUME ORGANIZATION

(A) Master Table of Contents

(1) Provide a Master Table of Contents for the entire proposal, including all volumes.

(B) Standard Proposal Information

(1) Provide a Table of Contents for Volume I per ITO paragraph I.(E)2.(g)

(2) Provide a list of Tables & Figures for Volume I per ITO paragraph I.(E)2.(h)

(3) Provide a Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms for Volume I per ITO paragraph I.(E)2.(i)

(C) Validity Statement

(1) The proposal acceptance period is specified in the Standard Form 33, page 1, block 12 of the RFP (*******See provision 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period*******).

(2) The Offeror shall make a clear statement that the proposal is valid until this date in the Administrative/Contract Documentation volume.

(D) Contact Information

(1) Provide address, phone number, fax number, proposal POC and email address for the proposing prime and each of the teaming members.

(E) Teaming Arrangements and/or Letters of Intent

(1) Provide all teaming arrangements and letters of intent for the first level subcontractors to receive credit for performing as a teaming member.

(F) Exceptions to Terms and Conditions

(1) Exceptions to terms and conditions of the model contract (completed RFP section A-J) are strongly discouraged. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award.

(2) Exceptions taken to terms and conditions of the model contract, to any of its formal attachments, or to other parts of the solicitation shall be identified.

(3) Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken.

(4) Provide rationale in support of the exception and fully explain its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost and specific requirement of the solicitation.

(5) This information shall be provided in the format and content as shown below. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award.

SOLICITATION

Document

Paragraph/Page Requirement/Portion Rationale

Contract clause, RFP paragraph, ITO, etc.

Applicable Page and Paragraph Numbers

Identify the requirement or portion to which exception is taken

Justify why the requirement will not be met

(G) Section K. The purpose of this section is to provide information to the Government not included in the on-line representations and certifications for preparing the contract document and supporting files. On line representations and certifications are located at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ .

III. VOLUME II – TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES (QUALITY CONTROL

RESOURCE/PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT)

1. VOLUME ORGANIZATION

(A) Standard Proposal Information

(1) Provide a Table of Contents for Volume II per ITO paragraph I.(E)2.(g)

(2) Provide a list of Tables & Figures for Volume II per ITO paragraph I.(E)2.(h)

(3) Provide a Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms for Volume II per ITO paragraph I.(E)2.(i)

(B) Evaluation Factor 1 – Technical Capabilities

(1) General

(a) The Technical Capabilities Volume shall be no more than 100 pages.

(b) The Technical Capabilities Volume must be specific and complete without references to price.

(c) Legibility, clarity and coherence are important.

(d) Responses will be evaluated against the Technical Capabilities Factor defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award, for each Sub-Factor.

(e) All requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory.

(f) By submission of a proposal, the offeror represents that it will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. It is neither necessary nor desirable for the offeror to indicate this in the proposal.

(g) Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation.

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

(2) Specific Instructions: At a minimum the Technical Capabilities Volume shall address the following Sub-factors:

Sub-factor 1.1 Quality Control Plan:

The Offeror shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) that addresses how the offeror will establish and monitor performance metrics for each functional Tab A-I. The QCP shall clearly articulate how the offeror will populate the data required by the components that comprise the metrics. The QCP shall contain a metric for each performance threshold identified in the service summaries and may use additional indicators for managing the offeror’s processes and operations. Descriptions shall include specifics as to the areas to be inspected on both a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency of inspections, the title and organization’s placement of the inspectors, a description of the methods to be used for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service performed and a description of the records to be kept to document inspections and corrective actions taken. The QCP will be incorporated in the resultant contract.

Sub-factor 1.2 Resource/Personnel Management Plan:

The Offeror shall provide a plan that includes a resource/personnel management approach for each functional Tab A-I. At a minimum, the proposed approach shall provide the following essential components:

(a) Manning: Process for recruiting, hiring, training and retaining a qualified/certified and capable workforce that can accomplish the entire scope of the PWS and handle surges/variables in workload requirements.

(b) Organizational Structure: Organization approach and management structure, including an organizational chart reflecting a management and technical understanding of the complexity of the requirement for the overall structure and each of the Tabs. This element shall include the following: number of the offeror’s proposed management team, rationale and methodology to staff the proposed structure, separately identify the Full Time Equivalent (FTEs) associated with the fixed price for recurring Real Property Maintenance (RPM) and recurring Real Property Services (RPS) The plan shall include any cross-utilization and all sub-contractor participation.

(c) Inventory Management: An approach to address inventory controls and accountability of material (contract acquired parts), furnishings and Government furnished property (GFP). The approach must demonstrate how the offeror plans to account for, track and update inventory.

Functional Tabs:

NOTE: Each Functional Tab shall include a QCP and Resource/Personnel Management Approach Plan 3.1: Tab A – General 3.2: Tab B - Supply 3.3: Tab C - Motor Vehicle Management 3.4: Tab D - Traffic Management 3.5: Tab F - Real Property Management 3.6: Tab G – Fuels Management 3.7: Tab H – Airfield Management

3.8: Tab I – Weather Services NOTE: The Offeror’s Technical proposal will be incorporated into any resulting contract.

IV. VOLUME III - PRICE/FINANCIAL

1. VOLUME ORGANIZATION

(A) General Instructions

1. These instructions are to assist in the submission of price/financial data and information.

2. Compliance with these instructions is mandatory.

3. All information relating to the proposed price must be included in the section of the proposal designated as the price/financial volume.

4. The price/financial volume is not subject to a page limitation.

5. An unreasonably high or low total evaluated price may be grounds for elimination of a proposal from the competition.

(B) Standard Proposal Information

1. Provide a Table of Contents for Volume III per ITO paragraph I.(E)2.(g)

2. Provide a list of Tables & Figures for Volume III per ITO paragraph I.(E)2.(h)

3. Provide a Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms for Volume III per ITO paragraph I.(E)2.(i)

(C) Exceptions: List any exceptions taken to the pricing requirements stated in this solicitation and state assumption(s) made by the offeror. Provide complete rationale.

(D) Accounting System

1. The contract will include Cost Plus Fixed-Fee and Cost Reimbursable line items.

2. The Prime contractor must have an accounting system for accumulating and reporting incurred costs under cost type contracts in order to receive an award.

3. The Offeror shall provide evidence of an adequate accounting system.

(E) To assist in determining contractor responsibility IAW FAR Part 9.104-3(a), the Offeror shall explain how they plan to maintain adequate financial resources for a contract of this magnitude and length. Offeror(s) shall address fiscal planning for covering mobilization, unexpected or emergency situations, and initial performance costs prior to recoupment in the form of monthly invoice payments. If the Offeror intends to rely on internally available working/operation capital, evidence of availability must be submitted. If the Offeror plans to rely on financial support from other sources, evidence of availability and the maximum lines of credit that may be available must be identified and must be based upon the inclusion of this contract effort. Evidence of external funding must be provided in the form of a signed/dated letter on letterhead from the external source.

(F) Pricing Data shall include, as a minimum, the information set forth below:

1. Properly executed (by an official authorized to bind the company) Request for Proposal (SF33), excluding attachments, but including all amendments (SF30) with Section B, and all clause fill-ins completed. The required pricing fill-ins for section B are only for the FFP CLINS. Cost Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF CLINS) and Cost Reimbursable CLINs will be funded at the discretion of the Government and do not require a submission by the offeror.

2. A fully completed Pricing Matrix, Attachment 8, which shall include all prices and rates as follows:

(a) The total price for CLINs X001-X011 will be calculated as follows: on Attachment 8 (Pricing Matrix, in the Worksheet Base Year provide the Unit Price/Rate for each CLIN in the green boxes (Cells E7-E24) which is multiplied by the Qty. The quantity provided is utilized for evaluation purposes only. The extended prices for all of the firm, fixed price CLINs X001 - X011 will be linked in the Summary worksheet (Cells C7-C24). Complete the Unit Price/Rate in the same manner on the following worksheets Option 1, Option II, Option III, and Option IV in the corresponding green box on each worksheet.

(b) The “Service Contract Labor Standards” (formerly known as Service Contract Act) applicable to CLINs X012 - X016 will be evaluated as follows: on Attachment 8 (Pricing Matrix) in the Worksheet Base Year provide the Rate for hours in the green boxes (Cells E2-E83) which is multiplied by the estimated hours. The estimated hours used is based on historical data. The extended amounts (labor rate multiplied by predetermined amount of hours) will be given a total for each contract period. The same estimated hours apply to all contract periods and are for evaluation purposes only. The SCA subtotal is linked to the Summary Worksheet. The rates proposed by the offerors need to be balanced as defined in paragraph 5(b). Labor categories that are considered unbalanced as defined in paragraph 5(b) may be determined unacceptable.

(c) The “Davis Bacon Act Labor” applicable to CLIN X017 and X018 will be evaluated as follows: The proposed labor rates set forth in the “DBA Labor Rates” worksheet in Attachment 8 shall be multiplied by estimated hours for each labor category listed in all years. The number of hours used is based on historical data. The extended amounts (labor rate times predetermined amount of hours) will be given a total for each contract period. The same estimated hours apply to all contract periods and are for evaluation purposes only. The rates proposed by the offerors need to be balanced as defined in paragraph 5(b). Labor categories that are considered unbalanced as defined in paragraph 5(b) may be determined unacceptable.

(d) The “Over & Above Work” applicable to CLINs X019 - X024 will be evaluated as follows: The proposed rates set forth in the “O&A Rates” worksheet in Attachment 8 shall be multiplied by estimated hours for each labor category listed and in all years.

The number of hours used is based on historical data. The extended amounts (rate times predetermined amount of hours) will be given a total for each contract period.

The same estimated hours apply to all contract periods and are for evaluation purposes only. The rates proposed by the offerors need to be balanced as defined in paragraph 5(b). Labor categories that are considered unbalanced as defined in paragraph 5(b) may be determined unacceptable.

(e) For evaluation purposes only, the fixed fee will be multiplied times the total of the CPFF CLINs for each contract period.

(f) The contract will include FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, with the potential to extend the contract an additional 6 months beyond the awarded contract performance period. This provisional option, CLINS 500X are included for evaluation purposes only and will not be included in the resultant award. Should an extension of services be required, it may be exercised at the end of any performance period, at the prevailing rates for that performance period.

(g) The sums derived from Paragraphs (a), (b), (c) (d), and (e) above will be added together to develop each offeror’s “total evaluated price”.

L-2 TEAMS/JOINT VENTURE The Government recognizes that the offeror may subcontract or team with other contractors to meet the requirements of the solicitation. The Government will verify the Offeror and its first-tier subcontractors or Joint Venture as a whole when a signed Teaming Agreement, Letter of Intent or Joint Venture Agreement committing all parties to performance under this contract is submitted.

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