FA4855-17-R-0008-0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provi ded herei n, all t erms and condit ions of t he document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remai ns unchanged and in ful l force and effect .

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

ST ANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescr ibed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of amendment 01 to FA4855-17-R-0008 is as f ollow s:

a. To include an Attachment 13 - “Questions and Answ ers” document to the RFP. The document incorporates industry questions on the RFP that w ere answ ered by the Government betw een the RFP release date of 22 May 2017 and 31 May 2017; and

b. to incorporate revised addendums to 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 for the purpose of clarifying and correcting the Government’s past perf ormance evaluation methods.

c. The proposal due date remains unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE P AGE OF P AGES

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

16C. DAT E SIGNED

BY 31-May-2017

16B. UNITED ST AT ES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contract ing Officer)(Signature of person author ized t o sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, Count y, Stat e and Zip Code) X FA485517R0008

X 9B. DAT ED (SEE IT EM 11)

22-May-2017

10B. DAT ED (SEE IT EM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITAT ION NO.

11. THIS IT EM ONLY APPLIES T O AMENDMENT S OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered soli cit ati on i s amended as set forth in It em 14. The hour and date specified for rece ipt of Offer is ext ended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowl edge rece ipt of t his amendment pri or to the hour and date specified in the sol ici tat ion or as amended by one of t he fol lowing methods:

(a) By compl eti ng Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copi es of the amendment ; (b) By acknowledgi ng recei pt of thi s amendment on each copy of t he offer submit ted;

or (c) By s epara te let ter or t elegram whi ch i ncludes a refe rence t o t he s olic ita tion and amendment numbers . FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE P LACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS P RIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SP ECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of thi s amendment you desire t o change an offer already submit ted, s uch change may be made by t elegram or let ter, provided each t elegram or l ett er makes re ference to the sol ici tat ion and this amendment , and is received prior to the openi ng hour and dat e speci fi ed.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DAT A (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 FORT H IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONT RACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. T HE ABOVE NUMBERED CONT RACT /ORDER IS MODIFIED T O REFLECT THE ADMINIST RATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORT H IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO T HE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. T HIS SUPPLEMENT AL AGREEMENT IS ENT ERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OT HER (Specify type of modification and authorit y)

E. IMPORTANT: Contract or is not, is required to sign this document and return copies t o the issuing office.

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/ MODIFICATION NO. 5. P ROJECT NO.(If appli cable )

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

31-May-2017

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110 E ALISON AVE, BLDG 600

CANNON AFB NM 88103-5321

FA4855 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other t han item 6)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

EXHIBIT/ATTACHMENT TABLE OF CO

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 Contractor Team Organization 1 22-May-17

Attachment 2 Financial Responsibility Questionnaire 2 22-May-17

Attachment 3 Price Proposal Workbook 3 22-May-17

Attachment 4 Past Performance Information Reference 2 22-May-17

Attachment 5 Past Performance Questionnaire 6 22-May-17

Attachment 6 Subcontractor/Teaming Partner Consent Letter 1 22-May-17

Attachment 7 Client Authorization Letter 1 22-May-17

Attachment 8 DD 254 2 22-May-17

Attachment 9 Performance Work Statement 126 9-May-17

Attachment 10 Wage Determination 15-5457 11 3-Jan-17

Attachment 11 Government Furnished Property 75 27-Apr-17

Attachment 12 CBA 2015 43 22-May-17

Attachment 13 Questions and Answers 2 31-May-17

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

*** THIS SECTION IS FOR SOLICITATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS SECTION WILL BE

PHYSICALLY REMOVED FROM ANY RESULTANT AWARD, BUT WILL BE DEEMED

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. ***

Information to Offerors (ITO) and Instructions for Proposal Preparation

1.0 Program Structure and Objectives

The resulting contract from this acquisition will be a Firm Fixed Price single award contract. The Government will use a Tradeoff source selection to conduct a 100% 8(a) set-aside competition targeting the award of 1 contract.

Market research confirmed that subcontracting and teaming arrangements are likely due to the broad scope of the contract requirements; therefore such arrangements are encouraged to ensure mission success. However, during the MAFR OM&S contract competition, if a company is identified as a prime

Contractor or teaming partner/subcontractor on any proposal for this acquisition, then that company cannot participate as a prime Contractor or teaming partner/subcontractor on any other offeror‘s proposal.

This limitation includes components of joint venture partners. It is the offeror‘s responsibility to ensure teaming partners and subcontractors listed in Attachment 1 Contactor Team Organization are not teamed with other offerors during the MAFR OM&S contract competition.

2.0 General Instructions

This section of the ITO provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. 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. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Documents submitted in response to this RFP must be fully responsive to, and consistent with, the requirements of the RFP, Performance Work Statement, and Evaluation Factors for Award in the FAR 52.212-2 addendum of this RFP.

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 requirements but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address 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.

Elaborate formats, bindings, detailed art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired or required.

The offeror‘s proposal acceptance period is specified in Block 12 of Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items. The offeror shall set the acceptance period for a minimum of 120 calendar days after the proposal due date in Block 8. The offeror shall make a clear statement in the proposal documentation volume that the proposal is valid through this date.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy all other copies of unsuccessful proposals.

3.0 General Information

Point of Contact: The Contracting Officer (CO) and Contract Specialists (CS) listed below are the primary and alternate points of contact (POCs) for this acquisition. Address all questions or concerns to all POCs. Written requests for clarification may be sent to all POCs via email. Email is the preferred method of communication. The POCs for this acquisition are as follows:

Primary Contact Alternate Contact (1) Alternate Contact (2)

Ms. Katherine E. Moisant, Contracting Officer

Mr. Ken Williamson Contract Specialist

Ms. Brittney Pastore Contract Specialist

AFICA/KOP c/o 27

SOCONS/LGCA

27 SOCONS/LGCA 27 SOCONS/LGCA

110 E Alison Ave, Bldg 600 110 E Alison Ave, Bldg 600 110 E Alison Ave, Bldg 600 Cannon AFB, NM 88103 Cannon AFB, NM 88103 Cannon AFB, NM 88103

PHONE: (850)884-2376 PHONE: (575)784-6761 PHONE: (575)784-6073

EMAIL:

Katherine.Moisant@us.af.mil

EMAIL:

Kenneth.Williamson.9@us.af.mil

EMAIL:

Brittney.Pastore.2@us.af.mil

3.1 Debriefings

The CO will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range;

whereupon, they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. Offerors excluded from the competitive range, or determined to be technically unacceptable, 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 are entitled to no more than one debriefing.

3.2 Discrepancies

If an offeror believes 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 the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

3.3 Electronic Reference Documents

All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) web site at http://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

3.4 Oral Presentations

Oral presentations will not be considered for this competitive acquisition.

3.5 Communications

Exchanges of source selection information from the Government to offerors will be controlled by the Contracting Officer. Email may be used to transmit such information to offerors only if the email can be sent and received encrypted and includes ―Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 & 3.104 in the Subject line.

3.6 Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits

The offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table (Table 1, Proposal Organization). The titles and contents of the volumes shall be as defined in this table, all of which shall be within the required page limits and with the number of copies specified in Table 1, Proposal Organization.

The volumes identified in the table shall be separately bound in three-ring, loose-leaf binders. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the solicitation paragraph as noted in Table 1. The proposal response shall consist of five (5) separate volumes: Volume I – Executive Summary; Volume II

– Technical Capability; Volume III – Price; Volume IV – Past Performance; and Volume V – Contract Documentation.

Table 1 Proposal Organization

52.212-1 Addendum Para #

Volume Volume Title and Contents Copies Page Limit

4.0 I Executive Summary

Tab 1 – Master Table of Contents Tab 2 – Narrative Summary Tab 3 – Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

3 Hardcopies (1 Original, 2 copies1);

Electronic Version

5.0 II Technical Capability

Tab 1 – Table of Contents Tab 2 – Management Plan Tab 2A – Teaming/Organization Structure Tab 2B – Qualifications of Employees Tab 2C –Essential Personnel Management Tab 2D – Transition Plan Tab 3 – Technical Approach Tab 4 – Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms Tab 5 -Technical Proposal Cross Reference Matrix

3 Hardcopies (1 Original, 2 copies1);

Electronic Version

6.0 III Price

Tab 1 – Table of Contents Tab 2 – Attachment 3, Price Proposal Workbook Tab 3 – Exceptions and Assumptions Tab 4 – Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

1 Hardcopy (1 Original);

Electronic Version

Use format provided for Tab 2

7.0 IV Past Performance

Tab A – Table of Contents Tab 1 – Reference 12 Tab 2 – Reference 22 Tab 3 – Reference 32 Tab 4 – Reference 42 Tab 5 – Reference 52 Add Tabs 6-8 (additional references, as needed2) Tab 9 – Organization Change History Tab 10 – Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

3 Hardcopies (1 Original, 2 copies);

Electronic Version

Use format provided for Tabs 1-8

8.0 V Contract Documentation Tab 1 – Table of

Contents Tab 2 – SF 1449 and all Amendments Tab 3 – Representations and Certifications Tab 4 - Exceptions to Solicitation Requirements Tab 5 – Financial Responsibility Questionnaire

3 Hardcopies (1 Original, 2 copies);

Electronic Version

Use format provided for Tab 5

1 Redacted copies shall be submitted in the same manner as original copies. Information to be redacted shall include all references to the offeror’s company, i.e. company names/key personnel names and company logos/symbols.

2 Each past performance reference consists of past performance information using the Attachment 4, Past Performance Information Reference; Attachment 5, Past Performance Questionnaire; Attachment 6, Subcontractor/Teaming Partner Consent Letter; and Attachment 7, Client Authorization Letter.

3.7 Page Limitations

Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. Pages and volumes exceeding the page limitations set forth in Table 1, Proposal Organization will not be read or evaluated and will be removed from the proposal. Page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs). The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the offerors. Each page shall be counted except the following:

Cover pages Table of Contents List of Tables and Figures Glossaries Tabs Dividers Blank pages Technical Proposal Cross Reference Matrix Attachment 4, Past Performance Information Reference Attachment 5, Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment 6, Subcontractor/Teaming Partner Consent Letters Attachment 7, Client Authorization Letters

3.8 Page Size and Format

A page is defined as one face of a sheet of paper containing information. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. The proposals will be printed on 8 ½ x 11 sheets, except for fold-outs used for charts, tables, or diagrams, which may not exceed 11 x 17sheets.

(Charts, tables or diagrams embedded with printed text material shall be printed on 8 ½ by 11 sheets only). Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, typing shall not be less than 12 points using Microsoft Word, Times New Roman font. Tracking, kerning (mortising), and leading values for type and line spacing shall not be changed from the default values of the word processing or page layout software. Use a minimum of 1 inch margins on the top and bottom of each sheet and ¾-inch on sheet side margins. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume (e.g., Volume I, Page 2). These page format restrictions shall also apply to EN responses. In the event the offeror creates an ambiguity, the Government may exercise its own discretion in counting pages. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy versions of the proposals.

Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, timelines, internal processes, plans, and monitoring and tracking systems. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible, and shall not exceed 11 by 17 inches in size.

Each printed side of an 11 x17 foldout will count as two pages. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume. Foldout pages shall fold so that the Government can read and evaluate them without removal from the proposal binder. Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams or schematics not suitably presented on single sheets of paper. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 12 points using Microsoft Word, Times New Roman font. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy versions of the proposals.

3.9 Pricing Information

All pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Price Proposal Volume.

3.10 Cross-Referencing

Each volume shall be written on a standalone basis so that its contents may be evaluated with no requirement to cross reference to other volumes of the proposal. Cross-referencing within a proposal volume is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity. Information required for proposal evaluation which is not found in its designated volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal.

3.11 Indexing

Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections. Volume I – Executive Summary shall contain a Master Table of Contents referencing the contents in all volumes. Tables of content do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

3.12 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Volumes I – IV shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used with an explanation for each term. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

3.13 Binding and Labeling

Each copy of each volume of the proposal shall be separately bound in a three-ring, loose leaf binder permitting the volume to lie flat when open. Staples shall not be used. A cover sheet shall be bound in each book, clearly marked with the volume number, title, copy number, solicitation identification, and the offeror's name, except for redacted copies, which shall omit the offeror’s name. The same identifying data shall be placed on the spine of each binder. 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. One hardcopy of each volume shall be clearly identified as the Original. Each Original volume shall have a cover sheet, clearly marked as volume number, Original, title, volume number, solicitation identification, and Offeror‘s name.

3.14 Electronic Offers

The content and page size of electronic versions must be identical to the hard copy versions. For electronic versions, indicate on each compact disk (CD) the volume number, title, solicitation number, and Offeror‘s name. As a minimum, each volume must be in a different directory on a CD. Offerors may use separate files to permit rapid location of all portions, including subfactors, exhibits, annexes, and attachments if desired. The offeror shall submit all volumes in electronic format, using one of the following formats: prerecorded (pressed) CD-ROM or CD-R. If files are compressed, the necessary decompression program must be included. The electronic versions of the proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) Office Word 2007, MS Office Excel 2007, MS Office Project 2007, and MS Office Power Point 2007, as applicable. Save files in default format (e.g., Word Document – Set ―save as type to ―Word Document [*.docx] only; Excel spreadsheets – Set "save as type" to "Microsoft Excel Workbook [*.xlsx]"; PowerPoint presentations – Set "Save as type" to "Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Presentation [*.pptx]). Submit portable document format (PDF) documents using Adobe Acrobat 9.0 only. DO NOT submit any documents in PDF format that are copied as ―images. When creating PDF files, the offeror shall create the file to enable textual search and copy functions. In the event there are discrepancies between the hard copy version and electronic version of a submitted proposal, the electronic version shall take precedence and will be used for evaluation of the offeror‘s proposal. Only in the event where the Government cannot access the electronic version will the hard copy version take precedence.

3.15 Distribution

Proposals shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer and mailed or hand carried to the address indicated in section 3.0

Note: This is a facility located on a secure military base so appropriate arrangements are required to access the base with enough time to meet proposal deadlines. It is the offeror‘s responsibility to make those arrangements to assure meeting proposal deadlines.

3.16 Request for Proposal (RFP) Technical Clarifications

Offerors who determine that the technical requirements of this RFP require clarification(s) in order to permit submittal of a responsive proposal are requested to submit all questions in writing within 10 business days from release of the RFP. These questions shall be directed to the POCs identified in section 3.0.

3.17 Determination of Competitive Range

Based on the ratings of each technically acceptable proposal against all evaluation criteria, the Source Selection Authority may establish a competitive range comprised of all of the most highly rated proposals unless the range is further reduced for purposes of efficiency. Offerors are hereby advised that only those proposals determined to have a reasonable chance for award of a contract will be included in the competitive range.

Accordingly, offerors should submit initial proposals on their most favorable terms, from both a technical and price standpoint. Again, it should be noted that proposals will not be included in the competitive range solely on the basis of technical acceptability, nor will they be included due to price considerations alone. Offerors whose proposals are not included in the competitive range will be notified as soon as practicable. Additional information relative to such proposals will be provided through debriefing IAW FAR 15.505, if requested.

The exclusive responsibility for source selection will reside with the Government. Any objection shall be provided in writing prior to the date set for receipt of proposals and shall include a detailed statement of the basis for the objection. Proprietary information submitted in response to this solicitation will be protected from unauthorized disclosure as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act as amended (41 U.S.C.423) (hereinafter referred to as ―the Act) as implemented in the FAR.

3.18 Notice of Pre-proposal Site Visit

A pre-proposal site visit will be conducted at MAFR for the purpose of answering questions regarding this solicitation. It will be held on the day and time indicated on the solicitation announcement on the FedBizOpps website.

Submit the names of all attendees (not to exceed 3) to the POCs listed in section 3.3. This information must be provided in advance in order to ensure access to the military base/conference site and adequate seating for the conference attendees.

Offerors are requested to submit questions to the point of contact noted above not later than 5 days after the pre-proposal site visit. Information provided at this conference shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

A record of the site visit shall be made and furnished to all prospective offerors. The record should include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

4.0 VOLUME I– EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4.1 Executive Summary

The executive summary volume shall consist of the following sections:

4.1.2 Master Table of Contents (Tab 1)

Include a master table of contents of the entire proposal.

4.1.3 Narrative Summary (Tab 2)

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 the FAR 52.212-2 addendum evaluation factors/subfactors. Any summary material presented here shall not be considered as meeting the requirements for any portions of other volumes of the proposal. The executive summary has a limit of 5 pages.

4.1.4 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms (Tab 3)

Include a glossary of abbreviations and acronyms used throughout the volume.

5.0 VOLUME II – TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

The Technical Capability Volume shall be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. The offeror‘s responses will be evaluated against the Technical evaluation criteria in the FAR 52.212-2 addendum, Evaluation Factors for Award. 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. Exceptions to any requirements shall be documented on record in Volume V – Contract Documentation.

The Technical Capability volume shall address the proposed approach to meeting the minimum capability requirements of the following two subfactors: Management Plan and Technical Approach as described in this section.

5.1 Volume Organization

The Technical Capability volume shall consist of the following sections:

5.1.1 Table of Contents (Tab 1)

Include a table of contents of the topics and subparagraphs in this volume.

5.1.2 Subfactor 1: Management Plan (Tab 2)

The offeror shall describe their program management plan within the page limit addressed in Table 1 Proposal Organization. The Management Plan will be evaluated on an Acceptable or Unacceptable basis.

At a minimum, the proposed approach in the Management Plan shall thoroughly substantiate all of the following:

5.1.2.1 Teaming/Organization Structure (Tab 2A)

The offeror shall submit an organizational structure in the plan using Attachment 1, Contractor Team Organization for all teaming partners and subcontractors that demonstrates the service categories the prime Contractor and each teaming partner and subcontractor will provide under this contract.

5.1.2.2 Qualifications of Employees (Tab 2B)

The offeror shall submit a plan that ensures the verification and validation of employee qualifications and sufficient manpower to meet the Government’ minimum requirement. The plan shall consist of thorough documentation of: proposed placement and retainage plan for key personnel; proposed manpower numbers, associated job positions and position utilization for each labor category; description of the skill levels for each job position, to include certifications, licenses , and other qualifications necessary to accomplish services of the PWS; and a demonstration of how the offeror will maintain worker qualifications before expiration without oversight, additional cost, or intervention.

5.1.2.3 Essential Personnel Management (Tab 2C)

The offeror shall submit a Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan IAW DFAR 252.237-7023 and 7024. The plan shall describe how the offeror will continue to perform the essential contractor services listed in the PWS during periods of crisis. The awardee’s Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan will be incorporated into the contract.

5.1.2.4 Transition Plan (Tab 2D)

The offeror shall submit a plan that demonstrates the offeror’s ability to perform all necessary organizing, training, coordinating, and mobilizing actions necessary to begin performance. The plan shall include methods to ensure all licenses and security clearances are current prior to full performance start as well as include a Vehicle and Heavy/Agricultural Equipment Management Plan that describes reasonable controls for managing and maintaining vehicles IAW PWS para 1.7.4 and 2.8.

5.1.3 Subfactor 2: Technical Approach (Tab 3)

The offeror shall describe their methodology and processes within the page limit addressed in Table 1, Proposal Organization. The Technical Approach subfactor will be evaluated on an Acceptable or Unacceptable‖ basis. At a minimum, the proposed methodology in the Technical Approach Tab shall thoroughly substantiate all of the following:

5.1.3.1 Grounds and Facility Maintenance

The approach shall address grounds and facility inspection and general maintenance operations to meet the requirements as stated in the PWS sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 3.2

5.1.3.2 Air and Ground Operations

The approach shall address performing OM & S in support of ground training, bombing and gunnery operations activities, and maintenance of the MAFR complex IAW the PWS sections 3.1.9, 3.1.10, and 3.1.14.

5.1.3.3 Electronic Warfare /Electronic Systems

The approach shall address providing a simulated electronic threat environment including EWR and other electronic systems setup, operations, and maintenance IAW the PWS sections 4.1, and 4.2, 4.6, 4.7, and 4.8.

5.1.3.4 Wildland Fire Management

The approach shall address wildland fire management operations to meet the requirements IAW the PWS sections 3.6, to include mobilization and dispatch, fire prevention and detection, annual fuels mitigation plan, training, and plan to maintain full capability with no degradation of service.

5.1.3.5 Paramedic Services

The approach shall address paramedic services to meet the requirements in emergency medical response, patient treatment and stabilization IAW PWS section 3.8.

5.1.3.6 Range Scheduling

The approach shall address range scheduling operations IAW the PWS section 3.3, to include coordinating and scheduling between Melrose Air Force Range and Cannon AFB and how the offeror will execute the three regimes of ground, air, and wing scheduling.

5.1.5 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms (Tab 4)

Include a glossary of abbreviations and acronyms used throughout the volume.

5.1.6 Technical Proposal Cross Reference Matrix (Tab 5)

The offeror shall fill in and provide corresponding technical proposal paragraph references in the column entitled ―Offeror‘s Technical Proposal Paragraph Reference in Table 2, Technical Proposal Cross Reference Matrix. This is only a tool to assist in the proposal process. The offeror is ultimately responsible for ensuring all areas are addressed fully and all requested information is completed IAW FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 of the RFP.

Table 2 Technical Proposal Cross Reference Matrix

52.212-1 Paragraph 52.212-2 Paragraph PWS Paragraph Offeror’s Technical Proposal Paragraph

5.1.2 3.1.1 1.7.1

5.1.2.1 3.1.1.2 1.7.1

5.1.2.2 3.1.1.3 1.7.1

5.1.2.3 3.1.1.4 1.7.1

5.1.2.4 3.1.1.5 1.7.6

5.1.3.1 3.1.2.1 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.3

5.1.3.2 3.1.2.2 3.1.9, 3.1.10, 3.1.14

5.1.3.3 3.1.2.3 4.1, 4.2, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8

5.1.3.4 3.1.2.4 3.6

5.1.3.5 3.1.2.5 3.8

5.1.3.6 3.1.2.6 3.3

6.0 Volume III – Price

6.1 General Instructions

6.1.1 Price Reasonableness

This section is to assist the offeror in submitting pricing data that is required to evaluate the reasonableness and balance of the proposed price. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory and failure to comply may result in rejection of the proposal. Note that unreasonably high proposed prices, initially or subsequently, may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement. Additionally, unbalanced pricing poses an unacceptable risk to the Government and may render a proposal unawardable. Offers should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their reasonableness and balance. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed prices rests with the offeror.

6.1.2 Price Information

Information beyond that required by this instruction shall not be submitted, unless the offeror considers it essential to document or support a price position. All information relating to the proposed price, including all required supporting documentation must be included in the section of the proposal designated as the Price volume. Under no circumstances shall this information and documentation be included elsewhere in the proposal.

6.1.3 Pricing Information Requirements

In accordance with FAR 15.403-1(b) and 15.403-3(a), information other than certified cost or pricing data may be required to support price reasonableness. If, after receipt of proposals, the CO determines that there is insufficient information available to determine price reasonableness, the offeror shall be required to submit additional pricing data.

6.1.4 Rounding

All dollar amounts provided shall be rounded to the nearest penny. All loaded labor hourly rates shall be rounded to the nearest penny.

6.1.5 Volume Organization

The Price Volume shall consist of the following sections:

6.1.5.1 Table of Contents (Tab 1)

Include a table of contents of the topics and subparagraphs in this volume.

6.1.5.2 Price Proposal Workbook (Tab 2)

Attachment 3, Price Proposal Workbook was designed for offerors’ use when submitting pricing. This workbook will be used by the Price Evaluation Team during the source selection process. Offerors are to complete the workbook by following the instructions listed in the tab titled Instructions. Offerors must complete the Price Proposal Workbook as designed. Any attempt to reformat or remove cells is unauthorized and may be a reason to reject an offeror‘s proposal. The submission of information needs to be complete and accurate. Incomplete pricing may result in an offeror‘s proposal being deemed unawardable.

6.1.5.3 Exceptions/Assumptions and Rationale (Tab 3)

Offerors shall identify any exceptions taken to the pricing requirements stated in this solicitation. Provide complete rationale for each exception. Offerors shall identify any assumptions made in the preparation of the pricing information. Provide complete rationale for each assumption.

6.1.5.4 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms (Tab 4)

Include a glossary of abbreviations and acronyms used throughout the volume.

7.0 VOLUME IV - PAST PERFORMANCE

7.1 General

Each offeror shall submit a past performance volume, containing recent and relevant past performance information in accordance with the FAR 52.212-2 addendum. This information is required on the offeror and all subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners who are proposed to perform as documented in Attachment 1 Contractor Team Organization, identified in the Offeror‘s Management Plan. Offerors are cautioned that the Government will use data provided by each offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources in the evaluation of past performance.

Along with the information required in this paragraph, the offeror shall submit a consent letter executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing release of adverse past performance information to the offeror so the offeror can respond to such information. For each identified effort for a commercial customer, the offeror shall also submit a client authorization letter, authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the offeror's performance.

7.1.1 Early Proposal Information

The Government requests offerors to submit their past performance volume seven (7) calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals.

7.1.2 Recent Contracts

Each past performance information submission shall be recent. To be recent, the effort must meet the requirements of section 3.3.3 in the FAR 52.212-2 addendum.

7.1.3 Relevant Contracts

Submit past performance information (PPI) in accordance with paragraph 7.1.5. Each PPI submission will be labeled as a Tab in Volume IV. Submit Past Performance Information on no more than eight (8) recent contracts that the offeror considers most relevant in demonstrating the ability to perform the proposed effort. For the offeror proposing to be the Prime Contractor, past performance as a prime Contractor will be weighted more heavily than past performance as a subcontractor (see 3.3.9). Include rationale supporting any assertion of relevance for each PPI submitted. For a description of the characteristics or aspects the Government will consider in determining relevance see Section 3.3.4, Relevancy Assessment and Table 5 Past Performance Relevancy Rating Method.

7.1.4 Specific Content

Offerors are required to explain what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the proposed effort and to what aspects of the proposed effort they relate. Categorize the relevant information into the specific service categories used to evaluate the proposal IAW Table 5 Past Performance Relevancy Rating Method. This may include a discussion of efforts accomplished by the offeror to resolve problems encountered on prior contracts as well as past efforts to identify and manage program risk. The offeror is required to clearly demonstrate management actions employed in overcoming problems and the effects of those actions in terms of improvements achieved or problems rectified.

7.1.4.1 Submission of Past Performance Information

Offerors will use the Attachment 4, Past Performance Information Reference to submit the past performance information on each reference as outlined in paragraph 7.1.5.2. The past performance information attachment allows the offeror to provide contract information, a brief description of services, use of management actions for performance problems, and key program points of contact for each reference.

7.1.5 Volume Organization

7.1.5.1 Table of Contents (Tab A)

Include a table of contents of the topics and subparagraphs in this volume.

7.1.5.2 References (Tabs 1-8)

Each past performance reference shall consist of the following:

Past Performance Information Reference (Attachment 4). The Offeror shall use the past performance information reference form for submitting relevant and recent past performance contract information. The Offeror shall use a separate copy of the form for each reference tab in the Past Performance Volume.

Past performance questionnaire (Attachment 5): The Offeror is responsible for sending the Attachment 5 Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) to the primary customer point of contact identified in the past performance information sheet generated by the offeror, with instructions to email the completed questionnaire to the points of contact listed on the PPQ. Questionnaires are due to the Contracting Officer by the volume/proposal due date in Block 8 on the Standard Form 1449; however, the Government requests the past performance volume be sent seven (7) calendar days prior to the proposal submission date to ensure all PPQs are received for a complete evaluation. Instructions are also printed on the first page of the past performance questionnaire.

Subcontractor/teaming partner consent letter (if required) (Attachment 6): Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor‘s consent.

Provide with the proposal, a letter from all subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement, a letter consenting to the release of their past performance information to the offeror.

Client authorization letter (if required) (Attachment 7): Each offeror, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner shall execute a Client Authorization Letter for commercial customers.

7.1.5.3 Organizational Structure Change History (Tab 9)

Many companies have acquired, been acquired by, or otherwise merged with other companies, and/or reorganized their divisions, business groups, or subsidiary companies. In many cases, these changes have taken place during the time of performance for relevant past efforts or between the conclusion of recent past efforts and this source selection. To clarify any organizational changes, include in this proposal volume a "roadmap" describing all such changes in the organization of the company. A pamphlet or other commercial document describing such reorganizations may suffice. As part of this explanation, show how these changes impact the relevance of any efforts the offeror identified for past performance evaluation/performance confidence assessment. Since the Government intends to consider past performance information provided by other sources as well as that provided by the offeror(s), the "roadmap" should be both specifically applicable to the efforts the offeror identified and general enough to apply to efforts on which the Government receives information from other sources.

7.1.5.4 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms (Tab 10)

Include a glossary of abbreviations and acronyms used throughout the volume.

8 VOLUME V – CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION

8.1 Volume Organization

The offeror shall provide the following information in this volume:

8.1.1 Table of Contents (Tab 1)

Include a table of contents of the topics and subparagraphs in this volume.

8.1.2 SF 1449, Solicitation Contract Form and All Amendments (Tab 2)

Complete all sections of SF 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items with all blocks 12, 17, 24, and 30 completed with an original, authorized signature and the Contract Clauses section filled-in.

In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP. These sections constitute the model contract. The "original" copy shall be clearly marked under separate cover and should be provided without any punched holes. For any amendments issued, complete SF 30, Amendment of Solicitation by signing Block 15A and completing Blocks 15B and 15C for each amendment and include in this section of the proposal.

8.1.4 Representations, Certifications (Tab 3)

Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b)(2) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically).

8.1.4.1 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.

8.1.4.2 Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes, and Applicable Designations

Provide company/division's street address, county and facility code; CAGE code; DUNS code; and TIN.

8.1.5 Exceptions to Solicitation Requirements (Tab 4)

Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Each exception shall be specifically related to each 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. This information shall be provided in the format and content of Table 3 Solicitation Exceptions.

Table 3 Solicitation Exceptions

8.1.6 Financial Responsibility Questionnaire (Tab 5)

The Offeror shall include the completed Attachment 2 Financial Responsibility Questionnaire as acceptable evidence to the Contracting Officer that the offeror has sufficient financial resources to cover startup expenses for this acquisition IAW FAR 9.104-3(a).

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

*** THIS SECTION IS FOR SOLICITATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS SECTION WILL BE

PHYSICALLY REMOVED FROM ANY RESULTANT AWARD, BUT WILL BE DEEMED

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. ***

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

1.0 PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The resulting contract from this acquisition will be a Firm Fixed Price single award contract. The Government will use a Tradeoff source selection to conduct a 100% 8(a) set-aside competition. The resulting contract will consist of a 1-year base period and up to three 1-year option periods. When questions arise between proposals where the same teaming partner or subcontractor is listed on multiple proposals, written documentation of teaming and subcontracting arrangements required as part of the management plan submission (see 3.1.1) will determine which of the proposals will be evaluated. If all proposals have written documentation of teaming or subcontracting arrangements, none of the proposals will be evaluated. If only one proposal has written documentation of teaming or subcontracting arrangements, the proposal with the written documentation will be evaluated. If none of the proposals have written documentation of teaming or subcontracting arrangements, none of the proposals will be evaluated.

2.0 BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD

This acquisition will use the Tradeoff source selection procedures to make a best value award decision.

This is a competitive best value source selection whereby offerors with technically acceptable proposals will have their past performance evaluated on a basis significantly more important than price considerations. The evaluation process will proceed as follows:

Evaluate all proposals for technical acceptability and assign ratings of Acceptable or Unacceptable as discussed in 3.1. Only those technical proposals determined to be technically acceptable, either initially or as a result of discussions, will be considered for award. The Government intends to award without discussion, however, in the event the Contracting Officer determines it in the government’s best interest to enter into discussions, any offeror which was originally rated as Unacceptable could become Acceptable;

Evaluate the price of all technically Acceptable proposals. The Government will determine the offeror‘s total evaluated price using the Attachment 3 Price Proposal Workbook. All technically Acceptable proposals will be evaluated for price reasonableness in accordance with paragraph 3.2.1 and 3.2.2;

Assess performance confidence for each technically Acceptable offeror using questionnaires on recent and relevant performance information based on past and present efforts provided by the offeror proposal as well as data independently obtained from other Government and commercial sources as discussed in 3.3.2.

The Government seeks to award to the offeror whose technically acceptable proposal demonstrates satisfactory or better past performance, and indicates fair and reasonable prices. In order to make the final selection the Government will start with the lowest priced, technically acceptable, offeror and move up the list in order of price ranking to determine the tradeoff described in this section. In making the award decision, the Government intends to give more weight to a past performance record that produces a substantial confidence rating than those offers that present satisfactory confidence ratings.

The Government also intends to give more weight to a substantial confidence rating than to price;

although an exceptional pricing structure and/or individual aspects of an offeror's satisfactory past performance (e.g., scope, complexity, and magnitude) may be traded off against substantial confidence.

This may result in an award to a higher priced offeror, where the decision is consistent with the evaluation factors, and the Source Selection Authority (SSA) reasonably determines that the higher past performance confidence rating of a higher priced offeror outweighs the price difference. (For example, an offeror with a higher priced, substantial confidence rating may be selected over a lower priced, satisfactory confidence rating.); however, price carries significant weight. The SSA performs a best value assessment of the evaluated offerors to determine contract award. Award will be made to the offeror who is deemed responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9, as supplemented, whose proposal conforms to the solicitation’s requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required in the FAR 52.212-1 addendum of this solicitation) and is judged, based on the evaluation factors to represent the best value to the Government.

While the Government source selection evaluation team and the Source Selection Authority (SSA) will strive for maximum objectivity, the source selection process, by its nature, is subjective and, therefore, professional judgment is implicit throughout the entire process.

2.1 Award Without Discussions

The Government intends to award without discussions. Therefore, each initial proposal should contain the offeror‘s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government may make a final determination as to whether the offerors’ proposals are acceptable or unacceptable solely on the basis of the initial proposal as submitted. Based on the ratings of each proposal against all evaluation factors and subfactors, the Contracting Officer may establish a competitive range comprised of the most highly rated proposals, unless the range is further reduced for purposes of efficiency pursuant to FAR 15.306(c)(2). The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer determines discussions are necessary. If, during the evaluation period, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government to hold discussions, offeror responses to Evaluation Notices (EN‘s) and the Final Proposal Revision (FPR) will be considered in making the Source Selection Decision.

Clarifications and communication exchanges may be conducted after receipt of proposals…