FA4819-14-R-0004_CTFS.doc

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Guaranteed Flying Hours

FFP

Nonpersonal Service: 1250 Guaranteed Flying Hours. Base Year. Provide all personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, spare parts, bench stock levels and other items and services (except as specified as Government Furnished) to perform maintenance and operations of Contracted Training Flight Services (CTFS) at Tyndall AFB, Florida, IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS), Contracted Training Flight Services (CTFS), dated October 2014.

Base Year Period of Performance 1 May 2015 - 30 Sep 2015.

FOB: Destination

SIGNAL CODE: A

NET AMT

Flight Training

Hours

Hours in Excess of Guaranteed

COST

Flying Hours (as needed) 500

The contractor is required to provide, if needed, any hours in excess of guaranteed (CLIN 0001). Payment for hours in excess of guaranteed will based on actual hours flown and reimbursed at the hourly unit price indicated above. This is a Not To Exceed (NTE) CLIN.

ESTIMATED COST

Guaranteed Flying Hours/TransitionPeriod

Nonpersonal service: Transition Period

Period of Performance 16 Mar 2015 - 30 Apr 2015.

NET AMT

FFP

Nonpersonal Service: 3000 Guaranteed Flying Hours. Option Year I. Provide all personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, spare parts, bench stock levels and other items and services (except as specified as Government Furnished) to perform maintenance and operations of Contracted Training Flight Services (CTFS) at Tyndall AFB, Florida, IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS), Contracted Training Flight Services (CTFS), dated October 2014.

Option Year I Period of Performance 1 Oct 2015 - 30 Sep 2016.

NET AMT

Hours

COST

Flying Hours (as needed) 500

The contractor is required to provide, if needed, any hours in excess of guaranteed (CLIN 1001). Payment for hours in excess of guaranteed will based on actual hours flown and reimbursed at the hourly unit price indicated above. This is a Not To Exceed (NTE) CLIN.

NET AMT

FFP

Nonpersonal Service: 3000 Guaranteed Flying Hours. Option Year II. Provide all personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, spare parts, bench stock levels and other items and services (except as specified as Government Furnished) to perform maintenance and operations of Contracted Training Flight Services (CTFS) at Tyndall AFB, Florida, IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS), Contracted Training Flight Services (CTFS), dated October 2014.

Option Year II Period of Performance 1 Oct 2016 - 30 Sep 2017.

NET AMT

Hours

COST

Flying Hours (as needed) 500

The contractor is required to provide, if needed, any hours in excess of guaranteed (CLIN 2001). Payment for hours in excess of guaranteed will based on actual hours flown and reimbursed at the hourly unit price indicated above. This is a Not To Exceed (NTE) CLIN.

NET AMT

FFP

Nonpersonal Service: 3000 Guaranteed Flying Hours. Option Year III. Provide all personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, spare parts, bench stock levels and other items and services (except as specified as Government Furnished) to perform maintenance and operations of Contracted Training Flight Services (CTFS) at Tyndall AFB, Florida, IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS), Contracted Training Flight Services (CTFS), dated October 2014.

Option Year III Period of Performance 1 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2018.

NET AMT

Hours

COST

Flying Hours (as needed) 500

The contractor is required to provide, if needed, any hours in excess of guaranteed (CLIN 3001). Payment for hours in excess of guaranteed will based on actual hours flown and reimbursed at the hourly unit price indicated above. This is a Not To Exceed (NTE) CLIN.

NET AMT

FFP

Nonpersonal Service: 3000 Guaranteed Flying Hours. Option Year IV. Provide all personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, spare parts, bench stock levels and other items and services (except as specified as Government Furnished) to perform maintenance and operations of Contracted Training Flight Services (CTFS) at Tyndall AFB, Florida, IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS), Contracted Training Flight Services (CTFS), dated October 2014.

Option Year IV Period of Performance 1 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2019.

NET AMT

Hours

COST

Flying Hours (as needed) 500

The contractor is required to provide, if needed, any hours in excess of guaranteed (CLIN 4001). Payment for hours in excess of guaranteed will based on actual hours flown and reimbursed at the hourly unit price indicated above. This is a Not To Exceed (NTE) CLIN.

NET AMT

Months

Contract Extension

FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. If exercised, services will continue within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. The option may be exercised more than once, following the base or any option period but the total extension of performance shall not exceed 6 months. Cost will be based on the period of performance immediately preceding the extension.

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

30-SEP-2015

30-SEP-2015

30-APR-2015

30-SEP-2016

30-SEP-2016

30-SEP-2017

30-SEP-2017

30-SEP-2018

30-SEP-2018

30-SEP-2019

30-SEP-2019

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.228-5

REQUIRED INSURANCE (IAW FAR 28.307-2

The Contractor shall, at its own expense, procure and thereafter maintain the following kinds of insurance with respect to performance under the contract.

(a) Workers’ compensation and employer’s liability. Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers’ compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer’s liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a contractor’s commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer’s liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers’ compensation to be written by private carriers. (See 28.305(c) for treatment of contracts subject to the Defense Base Act.)

(b) General liability.

(1) The contracting officer shall require bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(2) Property damage liability insurance shall be required only in special circumstances as determined by the agency.

(c) Automobile liability. The contracting officer shall require automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

(d) Aircraft public and passenger liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the contracting officer shall require aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability, and $200,000 per occurrence for property damage. Coverage for passenger liability bodily injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989)

This contract is subject to the written approval of Contracting Officer and shall not be binding until so approved.

(End of clause)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (APR 2010)

(a)(1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that-

(i) The Offeror and/or any of its Principals-

(A) Are ( ) are not ( ) presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency;

(B) Have ( ) have not ( ), within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property (if offeror checks “have”, the offeror shall also see 52.209-7, if included in this solicitation); and

(C) Are ( ) are not ( ) presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision.; and

(D) Have , have not , within a three-year period preceding this offer, been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains unsatisfied.

(1) Federal taxes are considered delinquent if both of the following criteria apply:

(i) The tax liability is finally determined. The liability is finally determined if it has been assessed. A liability is not finally determined if there is a pending administrative or judicial challenge. In the case of a judicial challenge to the liability, the liability is not finally determined until all judicial appeal rights have been exhausted.

(ii) The taxpayer is delinquent in making payment. A taxpayer is delinquent if the taxpayer has failed to pay the tax liability when full payment was due and required. A taxpayer is not delinquent in cases where enforced collection action is precluded.

(2) Examples. (i) The taxpayer has received a statutory notice of deficiency, under I.R.C. Sec. 6212, which entitles the taxpayer to seek Tax Court review of a proposed tax deficiency. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek Tax Court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights.

(ii) The IRS has filed a notice of Federal tax lien with respect to an assessed tax liability, and the taxpayer has been issued a notice under I.R.C. Sec. 6320 entitling the taxpayer to request a hearing with the IRS Office of Appeals contesting the lien filing, and to further appeal to the Tax Court if the IRS determines to sustain the lien filing. In the course of the hearing, the taxpayer is entitled to contest the underlying tax liability because the taxpayer has had no prior opportunity to contest the liability. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek tax court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights.

(iii) The taxpayer has entered into an installment agreement pursuant to I.R.C. Sec. 6159. The taxpayer is making timely payments and is in full compliance with the agreement terms. The taxpayer is not delinquent because the taxpayer is not currently required to make full payment.

(iv) The taxpayer has filed for bankruptcy protection. The taxpayer is not delinquent because enforced collection action is stayed under 11 U.S.C. 362 (the Bankruptcy Code).

(ii) The Offeror has ( ) has not ( ), within a three-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any Federal agency.

(2) Principal, for the purposes of this certification, means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, the Offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

(c) A certification that any of the items in paragraph (a) of this provision exists will not necessarily result in withholding of an award under this solicitation. However, the certification will be considered in connection with a determination of the Offeror's responsibility. Failure of the Offeror to furnish a certification or provide such additional information as requested by the Contracting Officer may render the Offeror nonresponsible.

(d) Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by paragraph (a) of this provision. The knowledge and information of an Offeror is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

(e) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract resulting from this solicitation for default.

(End of provision)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2014)

(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 (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

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

(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 (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(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.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2014)

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL: Proposals shall be submitted no later than the date and time in Block 8 of the SF 1449. If amendments are issued, they must be acknowledged in writing prior to the due date. Proposals must be sealed and must show the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the Offeror. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to confirm receipt of correspondence.

1. Offerors should submit proposal to the address listed below:

325th Contracting Squadron

Attn: Ms. Nell Matchkus/Ms. Deborah Williams

501 Airey Ave, Suite 5

Building 647

Tyndall AFB FL 32403-5526

2. FACSIMILE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

B. INQUIRIES BY OFFERORS: Ms. Nell Matchkus, Contract Specialist, and Ms. Deborah Williams, Contracting Officer (CO), are the sole points of contacts for this acquisition. All questions or concerns regarding this request for proposal (RFP) must be directed IN WRITING via e-mail (preferred method) to nell.matchkus@us.af.mil or deborah.williams.3@us.af.mil Offerors shall verify receipt of questions or concerns.

C. HANDCARRYING PROPOSALS: Offerors are cautioned that Tyndall AFB, FL, has visitor control procedures requiring individuals not affiliated with the installation to obtain a visitor pass prior to entrance. DELAY SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED IF HAND CARRYING PROPOSALS. Offerors should allow sufficient time to obtain a visitor pass and arrive at the depository PRIOR to the time specified for receipt. Late proposals will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) “Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.”

D. PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS: The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 180 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

E. AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS:

1. The Government intends to award without discussions with respective Offerors. Offerors shall submit sufficient information and in the format specified in Proposal Preparation Instructions per the FAR Clause 52.212-1 Addendum. Offerors may be asked to clarify certain aspects of their proposal (e.g., the relevance of past performance information) or respond to adverse past performance information to which the Offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond. Adverse past performance is defined as past performance information that supports a less than satisfactory rating on any evaluation element or any unfavorable comments received from sources without a formal rating system. Exchanges conducted with regard to adverse past performance or to resolve minor or clerical errors will not constitute discussions, and the CO reserves the right to award a contract without the opportunity for proposal revision. Therefore, each initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest F. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS: 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-actors. Non-conformance with these instructions may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award.

1. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirement but rather shall provide facts and convincing rationale addressing how the Offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror's proposal.

2. Offerors shall prepare their proposal as set forth in Table 1 below. Proposals shall be submitted in the number of hard copies specified and one compact disk with electronic files. The titles and contents are defined in Table 1 of this document, all of which shall be within the required page limits and with the number of copies as specified in the table. The contents of each proposal are described in table below and the paragraphs that follow it. In the event that this table conflicts with the detailed instructions in the paragraphs that follow, the detailed instructions shall take precedence.

3. Page Limitations. Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. Compliance with page count limits shall be verified via the hardcopy. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

4. Page Structure. 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. Pages shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text size shall be no less than 12 point. Margins on all four edges of each sheet will be at least one inch. 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. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume. Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams and schematics not for pages of text. For tables, charts, graphs, and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 12 point. Pages shall be numbered sequentially.

5. Binding and Labeling. Each volume should be separately bound in a three-ring loose-leaf binder permitting the binder to lie flat when opened. Do not use staples. A cover sheet should show volume number, title, copy number, solicitation identification, and the Offeror's name. The same identifying data should be placed on the spine of each binder. 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.

6. Electronic Offers: The content and page size of electronic copies must be identical to the hard copies. For electronic copies, indicate on the CD the volume number and title. Use separate files to permit rapid location of all portions, including sub-factors, exhibits, annexes, and/or attachments, if any. The Offeror shall submit Volumes I through IV in electronic format, using recordable CDs. Each volume shall be in a different directory on a CD. Multiple CDs are not required if all information can fit on one CD. The electronic copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) Office Word 2010, MS Office Excel 2010, and MS Office Power Point 2010, as applicable. In the event that there are any discrepancies between the hard copies and the electronic copies of the proposal, the hard copies will be used for evaluation of Offeror’s proposal.

G. 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 perceived 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 discussions in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g).

H. EXCEPTIONS TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Exceptions taken to terms and conditions of the RFP, to any of its formal attachments, or to other parts of the solicitation shall be identified to the CO as soon as they are identified and prior to the proposal due date. Each exception shall be specifically related to a paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Provide rationale in support of the exception and fully explain its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award.

I. PRICE COMPETITION: The CO has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the CO will review this determination and if, in the CO's opinion, adequate price competition exists, no additional cost information will be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if at any time during this evaluation the CO determines that adequate price competition no longer exists; Offerors may be required to submit information other than cost or pricing data that is adequate to the extent necessary for the CO to determine the reasonableness of the price in accordance with FAR 15.403-

J. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE/SITE VISIT. A Preproposal Conference/site visit will be held on 12 January 2015, 0900 hours, Central time, in the large conference room at the 325th Contracting Squadron, 501 Airey Avenue, Building Number 647, Tyndall AFB, FL. Interested Offerors are requested to submit the following information and any advance questions no later than 08 January 2015 to Ms. Nell Matchkus, nell.matchkus@us.af.mil. Due to limited space, only two attendees from each company may attend the conference. The following information must be submitted to be cleared to attend the conference. Note: The attendee must bring a photo ID, license, or passport as proof of identity on the day of the conference.

Prefix*: Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.

First Name:

Last Name:

Company Name:

Cage Code:

DUNS Number:

E-mail Address:

Phone Number:

Position/Title:

Address (Street, City, State, and Zip Code):

K. PROPOSALS. Proposals shall consist of four (4) separate volumes: Volume I – Executive Summary, Volume II – Technical Acceptability, Volume III – Past Performance Information, and Volume IV –Price

Table 1—Proposal Organization

Tab 1 – Master Table of Contents

Tab 2 – Narrative & Authorized Offeror Personnel

Tab 3 – Proof of Financial Responsibility

Tab 4 – Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms None

6*

None

None 1 Original, 4 Copies, plus Electronic Version

Tab 1 – Table of Contents

Tab 2 – Equipment – Sub-factor 1

Tab 3 – Program Management – Sub-factor 2

Tab 4 – Quality Control/Transition Plan – Sub-factor 3

Tab 5 – Experience (Offeror) – Sub-factor 4

Tab 6 – Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms 20*

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None 1 Original, 4 Copies, plus Electronic Version

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Tab 1 – SF 1449 & All Amendments

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VOLUME I – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Maximum 6 pages)

The Executive Summary volume shall consist of the following sections:

Tab 1. Table of Contents. Include a master table of contents for the entire proposal.

Tab 2. Narrative Summry. The Offeror’s narrative summary of the entire proposal should be concise, to include addressing the significant risks, and highlighting any key or unique features, excluding price. The salient features should tie in with 52.212-2 evaluation factors/subfactors. Also identify authorized Offeror personnel. Provide the name, title, and telephone number of the company/ division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to the Offeror‘s proposal and who can obligate the company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government. Additionally, provide the name, title, and telephone number of the CEO, Division President, and/or Vice President of the company for notification purposes. Any summary material presented here shall not be considered as meeting the requirements for any portions of other volumes of the proposal. The narrative portion of the executive summary has a limit of 6 pages.

Tab 3. Proof of Financial Responsibility. The Offeror shall include Proof of Financial Responsibility (letter from the Offeror’s bank on the bank letterhead) as acceptable evidence to the CO that the Offeror has sufficient financial resources to cover start up expenses for this acquisition IAW FAR 9.104-3(a).

Tab 4. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

VOLUME II – TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY (Maximum 20 pages for Sub-factors 1 thru 4)

The Technical Capability Volume shall be specific and complete. Clarity and coherence are very important. The offeror’s responses will be evaluated against the technical evaluation criteria in 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items. Using the instructions provided below, provide as specifically as possible the actual methodology the Offeror would use for accomplishing/satisfying these subfactors. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. By the Offeror’s proposal submission, the Offeror is representing that the Offeror’s firm will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation, but instead discuss how the Offeror plans to accomplish each of the requirements.

The technical acceptability volume shall address the proposed approach to meeting the minimum capability requirements of the following four (4) sub-factors: Equipment, Program Management (Organization Structure/Staffing Plan), Quality Control/Transition Plan and Experience.

Tab 1: Table of Contents

Tab 2: Sub-factor 1 –Equipment

The offeror must include the list of equipment the offeror proposes to use during the life of the contract. The list shall include as a minimum, the planned number and type of aircraft, the aircraft performance and technical characteristics, specifications and capabilities specified in the performance work statement, Section 1 of the Performance Work Statement. A rating of unacceptable in one or more of the technical sub-factors will constitute an overall rating of unacceptable for the technical evaluation.

Tab 3: Sub-factor 2 – Program Management The offeror must provide an acceptable organizational chart showing staffing positions with a title for each position. Describe the process to recruit, hire, and retain personnel necessary to meet PWS requirements. Describes the way the offerors structure will interface with the Government. Position descriptions shall carefully detail the duties and responsibilities of each position. Offerors shall submit their staffing plan demonstrating a clear understanding and sound approach to staffing to meet all the PWS requirements throughout the life of the contract. Logical and concise methodology must be presented in the Offeror’s proposal to ensure qualified personnel with the required certifications are available to meet the requirement in the PWS throughout the life of the contract. The proposal must indicate if any subcontractors will be used and how the subcontractors will support the contract work.

Tab 4: Sub-factor 3 – Quality Control Plan and Transition Plan

Offerors shall submit an effective and complete quality control plan and transition plan that addresses requirements of the PWS in accordance with paragraphs 4.16 & 1.13.to ensure services provided meet the performance objectives and thresholds identified in the services summary of the PWS. A rating of unacceptable in one or more of the technical sub-factors will constitute an overall rating of unacceptable for the technical evaluation.

Tab 5. Sub-factor 4– Experience (Offeror)

Offerors shall submit recent Battle Management Command and Control training, live fire training, weapon system evaluation and directed development test and evaluation. Experience can be demonstrated either as a prime contractor or team effort, and either through a single prior or current contract or by a combination of prior and/or current contracts. Experience information consists of activities performed within the previous 3 years from the issue date of this solicitation.

Tab 5. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

VOLUME III – PAST PERFORMANCE

The Past Performance Volume shall consist of the following sections.

Tab 1: Table of Contents

Tabs 2-5. References

a. The Government will evaluate the quality and extent of Offerors’ recent and past performance deemed relevant to the requirements of this solicitation. Offerors shall select a minimum of three (3) but no more than five (5) past and current contracts for past performance information (PPI) consideration. These contracts may include Federal, State, and local government and private efforts similar to the requirements of this solicitation performed within the last 3 years. The Government will use this information to assess performance.