Amendment_to_Solicitation_FA481418R0006.pdf

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

The purpose of this amendment to the solicitation is to incorporate the changes in reference to Questions & Answ ers Part 2

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Jul-2018

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 FA481418R0006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

22-Jun-2018

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 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

13-Jul-2018

CODE

6TH CONTRACTING SQ

2610 PINK FLAMINGO AVE

MACDILL AFB FL 33621-5119

FA4814 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

FA481418R0006

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 23-Jul-2018 11:00 AM to 27-Jul-2018 02:00 PM.

The following have been added by full text:

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY. (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum". The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum".

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 1 September 2021.

(End of clause)

52.222-46 EVALUATION OF COMPENSATION FOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES (FEB 1993)

(a) Recompetition of service contracts may in some cases result in lowering the compensation (salaries and fringe benefits) paid or furnished professional employees. This lowering can be detrimental in obtaining the quality of professional services needed for adequate contract performance. It is therefore in the Government's best interest that professional employees, as defined in 29 CFR 541, be properly and fairly compensated. As part of their proposals, offerors will submit a total compensation plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for the professional employees who will work under the contract. The Government will evaluate the plan to assure that it reflects a sound management approach and understanding of the contract requirements. This evaluation will include an assessment of the offeror's ability to provide uninterrupted high-quality work. The professional compensation proposed will be considered in terms of its impact upon recruiting and retention, its realism, and its consistency with a total plan for compensation. Supporting information will include data, such as recognized national and regional compensation surveys and studies of professional, public and private organizations, used in establishing the total compensation structure.

(b) The compensation levels proposed should reflect a clear understanding of work to be performed and should indicate the capability of the proposed compensation structure to obtain and keep suitably qualified personnel to meet mission objectives. The salary rates or ranges must take into account differences in skills, the complexity of various disciplines, and professional job difficulty. Additionally, proposals envisioning compensation levels lower than those of predecessor contractors for the same work will be evaluated on the basis of maintaining program continuity, uninterrupted high-quality work, and availability of required competent professional service employees.

Offerors are cautioned that lowered compensation for essentially the same professional work may indicate lack of sound management judgment and lack of understanding of the requirement.

(c) The Government is concerned with the quality and stability of the work force to be employed on this contract.

Professional compensation that is unrealistically low or not in reasonable relationship to the various job categories, since it may impair the Contractor's ability to attract and retain competent professional service employees, may be viewed as evidence of failure to comprehend the complexity of the contract requirements.

(d) Failure to comply with these provisions may constitute sufficient cause to justify rejection of a proposal.

(End of provision)

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

The following additions/changes are made to FAR provision 52.212-1, which is incorporated by reference.

Information found in this addendum supersede FAR 52.212-1.

1. Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items.

a. The Government reserves the right to revise or amend the specifications, drawings or the solicitation prior to the this Request For Proposal (RFP) closing time. Such revisions or amendments, will be communicated by amendments to this RFP. If such amendments require material changes in quantities or prices, the RFP closing date may be postponed by enough days to enable offerors to revise their proposals. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new RFP closing date and time. Amendments will be posted on the Internet with the solicitation documents without notice. Offerors are responsible for accessing all amendments prior to proposal submission at www.fbo.gov. All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged and turned in with offer. The government reserves the right to award without discussions.

2. General Information.

a. Solicitation number: FA4814-18-R-0006

b. Requests for clarification. Address any questions or concerns you have to the CO or CA. Written requests for clarification may be sent by e-mail to sarah.mcclellan.1@us.af.mil or curtis.alexander.1@us.af.mil or by mail to address located in block 9 of the standard form 1449. No phone calls will be taken. All requests for FINAL clarification/questions are due no later than 18 July 2018 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.

c. Receipt of offerors. Offers are due no later than 27 July 2018 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time to the 6th Contracting Squadron, 2610 Pink Flamingo Avenue, Building 147, MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5119 (2nd Floor, Rm. 211). No faxed or emailed offers will be accepted. The offeror is solely responsible to make sure their offers are received by the deadline. HANDCARRIED PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED AND DATE STAMPED BY A MEMBER OF THE 6th CONTRACTING SQUADRON NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM EST, 27 July 2018. Late proposals will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 (f) “Late submission, modifications, revisions and withdrawals of offers.”

d. Points of Contact – The Contracting Officer (CO) and Contract Administrator (CA) are the sole points of contact for this acquisition. The CA for this solicitation is Ms. Sarah McClellan and she can be reached by phone at (813) 828-1758 or by email at sarah.mcclellan.1@us.af.mil. The CO for this solicitation is Mr. Curtis Alexander and he can be reached by phone at (813) 828-1377 or by email at curtis.alexander.1@us.af.mil.

e. Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

f. N O T I C E: OFFERORS ARE CAUTIONED THAT MACDILL AFB HAS STRINGENT VISITOR

CONTROL PROCEDURES REQUIRING INDIVIDUALS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE

INSTALLATION TO OBTAIN A VISITOR PASS AND BE CLEARED BY THE GOVERNMENT

POINT OF CONTACT TO BE VISITED PRIOR TO ENTRANCE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE

POINT OF CONTACT MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE TO CLEAR OFFERORS FOR ENTRANCE

WHICH MAY PROHIBIT SUBMISSION OF HANDCARRIED OFFERS; CONSEQUENTLY,

OFFERORS ELECTING TO HANDCARRY THEIR PROPOSALS FOR SUBMITTAL JUST PRIOR

TO THE RFP CLOSING TIME DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK.

3. Proposal Preparation Instructions.

a. 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 sub factors. Failure to meet a requirement will result in an offer being ineligible for award. The offeror shall prepare submissions as set forth in the organizational table below. The titles and contents of the volumes are defined in the below table, all of which shall be within the required page limits and with the number of copies shown below.

VOLUME VOLUME CONTENTS

COPIES PAGE LIMIT

I Contract Documentation, Cost/Price Original Plus three (3) Copies & 1 Digital Copy on a Compact Disk

No Limit

II Technical Approach Original Plus three (3) Copies & 1 Digital Copy on a Compact Disk

III Past Performance

Original Plus three (3) Copies & 1 Digital Copy on a Compact Disk

b. Page Limitations – Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read nor considered in the evaluation of the proposal and (for paper copies) will be returned to the offeror as soon as practicable. Each page shall be counted except the following: cover page, table of contents, tabs, and glossaries.

c. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms – Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes

d. Page Size and Format – A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Page size shall be 8.5 X 11 inches, not including foldouts. Pages shall be single spaced and text size shall be no less than 12 point. Use at least 1 inch margins on top and bottom and ¾ inch side margins. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. 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 X 17 inches in size. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume and count as a single page. Foldout pages shall not be used for text. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy submissions.

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e. Binding and Labeling – Each volume should be separately bound in a three-ring loose leaf binder. A cover sheet should be bound in each book, clearly marked as to volume number, title, copy number, solicitation identification and the offeror’s name. 1.2.7 Electronic Offers – The content and page size of electronic copies must be identical to the hard copies. For electronic copies, indicate on each CD the volume number and title.

Use separate files to permit rapid location of all portions, including sub factors, exhibits, annexes, and attachments if any. Electronic copies shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft Office.

f. Electronic Offers – The content and page size of electronic copies must be identical to the hard copies. For electronic copies, indicate on each CD the volume number and title. Use separate files to permit rapid location of all portions, including sub factors, exhibits, annexes, and attachments if any. Electronic copies shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft Office. As part of the provided digital copy (compact disk), offerors must provide the completed Excel document (not a scanned or copied) for evaluation.

4. General Format and Content

The offeror shall submit the following volumes of material. A complete proposal consists of the following volumes:

a. Volume I – SF 1449, Representations and Certifications, and any parts of the request for proposal with fill-in blanks and solicitation attachments as applicable, i.e. excel spreadsheets at Attachment 2, Bid Schedule.

Complete the Representations and Certifications IAW 52.212-3 and/or SAM website (https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/). Fill in blanks, when appropriate in any sections of the request for proposal.

b. Volume II – As part of an offerors Technical Approach, each Sub factor must be individually responded to.

Responses must demonstrate a clear understanding of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and provide specific evidence of compliance. Do not just regurgitate the PWS. Offerors who simply repeat the PWS will be deemed to have a lack of understanding and comprehension. Failure to address all Sub factors will result in that offeror being determined non-responsive and remove them from consideration. If any individual sub-factors are rated as unacceptable, the entire technical approach will be deemed unaccaptable.

c. Volume III – Past Performance. Furnish the following information for each reference provided:

- Company/Division name

- Product/Service

- Contracting Agency/Customer

- Contract Number

- Contract Dollar Value

- Period of Performance

- Verified, up-to-date name, address, telephone number and email address of the contracting officer or any representative able to validate performance history

- Summary of services provided and a description of how closely the provided services performed under those contracts relate to the Performance Work Statement

- Comments regarding compliance with contract terms and conditions

- Comments regarding any known performance deemed unacceptable to the customer, or not in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.

(End of Provision Addendum)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

1. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

a. Price

b. Technical Approach

c. Past Performance

Past Performance and Technical when combined are significantly more important than cost or price.

2. Basis for Contract Award:

a. This solicitation is conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation and award prescribed in Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures; and/or Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, as appropriate for the particular acquisition. The solicitation is further supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS). These regulations are available electronically at the Air Force (AF) FARSite, http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

b. A contract may be awarded to the lowest priced offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by Addendum to 52.212-1), receives an “Acceptable” Technical Approach rating and receives a “Substantial Confidence” Past Performance rating, if it offers the best value to the government. Failure to provide a complete offer conforming to the entire solicitation (i.e. 52.212-1, 52.212-2, Applicable Addendums & contract provisions/clauses) will result in that offeror not being eligible for award.

3. Number of Contracts to be Awarded:

The Government intends to award one (1) contract as a result of this solicitation; however, the Government reserves the right to award separate contracts, if this represents the best value to the Government.

4. Evaluation Process

a. First, the Government will arrange all proposals conforming to the solicitation by Total Evaluated Price (TEP) from lowest to highest and evaluate prices in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b)(2). On the Attachment #2 Bid Schedule, in the highlighted “Unit Price per Month” column, the contractor shall provide the price of the respective CLIN for 1.0 month. In the highlighted “Max Total $” column, the contractor shall provide the price of the respective CLIN for 36.0 months. The Total Evaluated Price, TEP, is the “Max Total $” column added together.

b. Secondly, the Government will evaluate the Technical Approach of the lowest priced offeror and assign a rating of either “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable”. If the lowest priced offeror receives a Technical Approach rating of “Unacceptable”, the Government evaluation team will evaluate the next eligible offeror (in order by price) until an “Acceptable” rating is achieved or until all offerors are evaluated. As part of an offerors Technical Approach, each Sub factor must be individually responded to.

Responses must demonstrate a clear understanding of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and provide clear evidence of an ability to comply. A failure to address all sub factors and/or provide clear evidence will result in that offeror being determined non-responsive and remove them from consideration. The Government shall evaluate an offerors Technical Approach using the ratings identified in Table 1.

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Table 1 – TECHNICAL APPROACH RATINGS Rating

Description

ACCEPTABLE

Offeror’s has provided clear evidence that they meet the requirements of Sub Factors 1-4 and the Government has an expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

UNACCEPTABLE

Offeror’s has not provided clear evidence that they meet the requirements of Sub Factors 1-4 and the Government does not have an expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

c. Once a technically acceptable proposal is found the selection process will move to past performance; if the past performance is rated as “Substantial Confidence” award will be made; if a lower than “Substantial Confidence” past performance rating is assigned, the evaluation team will review the next lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal and the process will restart until a proposal with a past performance rating of “Substantial Confidence” is found. Once a proposal with “Substantial Confidence” is identified, evaluation of proposals stops. No further consideration will be given to the remaining higher priced proposals. At this point a tradeoff analysis between price and performance confidence will be conducted and the Government will make a determination as to the best value to the Government. If no contractor’s past performance is rated “Substantial Confidence” the Government reserves the right to award to a lower confidence rated contractor after a tradeoff analysis between price and performance confidence is conducted and the Government will make a determination as to the best value to the Government.

(1) The government will evaluate the quality and extent of offeror’s past performance deemed relevant to the requirements of the PWS. The evaluation of past performance information will take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel (if applicable) who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to this acquisition. The Government shall evaluate an offerors Past Performance using the ratings identified in Table 2.

Table 2 – Performance Confidence Assessments Rating Method

Adjectival Rating

Substantial Confidence

Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Neutral Confidence

No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. The offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

Limited Confidence record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence

Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

(2) The Government will use the following recency and relevancy definitions when assessing recent and relevant contracts:

(a) Recency Assessment: An assessment of the past performance information will be made to determine if it is recent. To be recent, the effort must be ongoing or must have been performed during the past five (5) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation. Any single reference that fails this condition may be deemed to be “Not Recent” and may result in a Past Performance rating lower than “Substantial Confidence”.

(b) Relevancy Assessment: As described in Table 3 below, the Government will conduct an in-depth evaluation of all recent performance information obtained to determine how closely the provided products/services performed under those contracts relate to the Performance Work Statement.

Each reference will be assigned a rating IAW Table 3. Common aspects of relevancy include, but are not limited to, the following: similarity of product/service/support, complexity, dollar value, contract type, use of key personnel (for services), and extent of subcontracting/teaming. A cumulative relevancy determination of the offeror’s past performance will be made based upon the aforementioned considerations, including joint venture partner(s) and major and critical subcontractor(s). In determining relevancy for individual references, consideration will be given to the effort, or portion of the effort, being proposed by the offeror, teaming partner, or subcontractor whose contract is being reviewed and evaluated. Past performance information deemed “Not Relevant” may result in a lower than “Substantial Confidence” past performance rating.

Table 3 – Past Performance Relevancy Rating Method

Adjectival Rating

Very Relevant

Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant

Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

(c) In conducting the Past Performance evaluation, the Government reserves the right to use both the information provided in the offeror’s Past Performance volume and information obtained from other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers and Fee Determining Officials; the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and commercial sources. Negative performance revealed as a result of sources above may result in a past performance rating lower than, “Substantial Confidence”.

5. Evaluation Factors & Sub Factors

a. Factor One, Price (Volume I): For the purpose of evaluation the Government will evaluate an Offerors proposed price utilizing one or more of the techniques located at FAR 15.404- 1(b)(2). Proposed prices shall be fully burdened inclusive of all direct and indirect costs (e.g., profit, fringe benefits, salary, indirect rates and overtime hours.) An offeror’s Total Evaluated Price will be determined by adding (CLINs 0001-0010). As part of an offerors pricing volume, you are required to provide a completed Bid Schedule provided as attachment #2. Failure to provide a completed bid schedule with the TEP will result in that offeror being determined non-responsive and remove them from consideration.

b. Factor Two, Technical Approach (Volume II): The purpose of the technical factor(s) is to assess the offeror’s proposed approach, as detailed in its proposal, to satisfy the Government’s requirements.

(1) Sub Factor 1, Capability Statement: Offeror shall provide a capability statement detailing their understanding and ability to meet all technical core requirements and performance standards in the PWS. This sub factor is met when the offeror provides a capability statement reflecting an understanding of PWS Sections 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.5, 4.5.1, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0–7.4, 8.0, 9.2.1, 9.8–9.8.4,

9.11 and Appendix A-C. Do not just regurgitate the PWS. Offerors who repeat the PWS will be deemed to have a lack of understanding and comprehension. Failure to identify each section listed above will result in an “Unacceptable” Technical Approach rating and that offeror will not be considered for award.

(2) Sub Factor 2, Staffing Plan: Offeror shall provide a detailed and effective staffing plan containing a personnel matrix which identifies the personnel resources to perform the PWS tasks.

The plan shall provide a logical approach that ensures timely support and shall specifically address the following requirement: The identification of “key personnel” and the requisite educational and experience level showing the individuals’ ability to comply with the minimum requirements of the PWS (subtasks 4.1 through 4.4) through the use of acceptable formats, such as sample resumes and/or qualification summaries. Any deviation from the Government provided estimated workload, Appendix B in the PWS, must be identified in the staffing plan. In addition, if a deviation does occur, the offeror must specifically address their plan to accomplish the workload with their offered workload days. This sub factor is met when the offeror provides a detailed plan with the use of acceptable formats, such as sample resumes and/or qualification summaries, demonstrating a clear understanding of all staffing you will be required to provide in support of this contract. Each organization (50 ARS, 91 ARS, 99 ARS) operates independently from one another. Cross-utilization of manpower and/or failure to identify a complete understanding of the staffing required will result in an “Unacceptable” Technical Approach rating and that offeror will not be considered for award.

(3) Sub Factor 3, Quality Control/Recruitment Plan: Offeror shall provide a detailed plan presenting what quality control/recruitment methods offeror will have in place to ensure you continue to meet all PWS requirements. The plan shall provide a logical approach that ensures timely support and shall specifically address the following requirement: The identification of how the offeror will continue services during personnel turnover. If the original personnel are terminated or resign, how will the staffing plan be adjusted to recruit new personnel to keep quality control of the contract? The plan must include the degree to which and the manner in which your organization effectively recruits qualified personnel. The plan must demonstrate your ability to retain valuable contract employees to prevent the negative impact of frequent turnover to include: Recruiting and retention procedures, promotion policy, termination policy, and risk mitigation efforts and how they will mitigate risk associated with award of the contract. This sub factor is met when the offeror provides a detailed narrative demonstrating a clear understanding of the quality control/recruitment you will be required to provide in ongoing support of this contract.

Failure to identify a complete understanding of the ongoing quality control/recruitment required will result in an “Unacceptable” Technical Approach rating and that offeror will not be considered for award.

(4) Sub Factor 4, Compensation Plan: Offeror shall submit a total compensation plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for the professional employees who will work under the contract. The Government will evaluate the plan to assure that it reflects a sound management approach and understanding of the contract requirements. This evaluation will include an assessment of the offeror’s ability to provide uninterrupted high-quality work. The professional compensation proposed will be considered in terms of its impact upon recruiting and retention, its realism, and its consistency with a total plan for compensation. The compensation levels proposed should reflect a clear understanding of work to be performed and should indicate the capability of the proposed compensation structure to obtain and keep suitably qualified personnel to meet mission objectives. Professional compensation that is unrealistically low or not in reasonable relationship to the various job categories, since it may impair the Contractor’s ability to attract and retain competent professional service employees, may be viewed as evidence of failure to comprehend the complexity of the contract requirements. This sub factor is met when the offeror provides a detailed narrative demonstrating a clear understanding of the total compensation of professional services you will be required to provide in support of this contract. Failure to identify a complete compensation plan will result in an “Unacceptable” Technical Approach rating and that offeror will not be considered for award.

c. Factor Three, Past Performance (Volume III): The past performance evaluation factor assesses the degree of confidence the Government has in an offeror’s ability to supply services that meets users’ needs, based on a demonstrated record of performance. Offerors must provide (as part of Volume III) a list (references) of no more than three (3) of their the most recent and relevant contracts performed for Federal agencies and commercial customers (only the first three references found in Volume III will be evaluated).

All submissions will be evaluated cumulatively.

Offerors must furnish the following information for each reference provided:

- Company/Division name

- Product/Service

- Contracting Agency/Customer

- Contract Number

- Contract Dollar Value

- Period of Performance

- Verified, up-to-date name, address, telephone number and email address of the contracting officer or any representative able to validate performance history

- Summary of services provided and a description of how closely the provided services performed under those contracts relate to the Performance Work Statement

- Comments regarding compliance with contract terms and conditions

- Comments regarding any known performance deemed unacceptable to the customer, or not in accordance with the contract terms and conditions

Offerors whom do not provide references due to a lack of relevant past performance must identify such in writing as part of Volume III. Offerors lacking relevant past performance will be assigned a rating of “Neutral Confidence” IAW ratings identified in Table # 2. However, a “Substantial Confidence” and “Satisfactory Confidence” will be rated higher than a “Neutral Confidence”.

6. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

252.216-7006 ORDERING (MAY 2011)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the contract schedule. Such orders may be issued from 01 September 2018 through 31 July 2021.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c)(1) If issued electronically, the order is considered ``issued'' when a copy has been posted to the Electronic Document Access system, and notice has been sent to the Contractor.

(2) If mailed or transmitted by facsimile, a delivery order or task order is considered ``issued'' when the Government deposits the order in the mail or transmits by facsimile. Mailing includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery services.

(3) Orders may be issued orally only if authorized in the schedule.

(End of Clause)

The following have been deleted:

WAGE DETERMINATIONS

52.216-21 52.222-41 252.247-7011

(End of Summary of Changes)