Amendment_0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

1. Incorporate revised Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated 26 Feb 2018 and Summary of PWS Changes.

2. Update Section 5, List of Attachments, Attachment 1 - PWS, Attachment 3 - Wage Determinations, Attachment 5 - Price Spreadsheet, and Attachment 6 - PPI Tool Character Limits

3. Incorporate updated FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.

4. Incorporate administrative changes in Sections 3, Schedule of Supplies/Services, and Section 7 - Evaluation Factors for Aw ard.

5. All other terms and conditions of the subject solicitation remains unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 45

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 02-Mar-2018

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X FA489018R0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Feb-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

02-Mar-2018

CODE

ACC AMIC/PKB

BLDG 664 - 129 ANDREWS ST., SUITE 110

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665-2788

FA4890 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

FA489018R0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0102

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items that are required to perform MQ-9 Courseware Development (CWD) at Holloman IAW PWS Para A6.8.

Period of Performance: 1 Oct 18 – 30 Sep 19.

To:

Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items that are required to perform MQ-9 Courseware Development (CWD) at Holloman IAW PWS Para A6.9.

Period of Performance: 1 Oct 18 – 30 Sep 19.

CLIN 0135

The CLIN description has changed from Optional - March Flying Training Inst to Reserved.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Optional CLIN - Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items that are required to perform March MQ-9 Flying Training Instruction IAW PWS Para A4.3.3.1. Period of Performance: 1 Oct 18 – 30 Sep 19.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 12.00 from 12.00 to 0.00.

The unit of issue Months has been deleted.

The option status has changed from Option to No Status.

The FSC code U009 has been deleted.

The PROG code S10 has been deleted.

The NAICS code 611512 has been deleted.

The MDAP/MAIS Code 000 has been deleted.

CLIN 0140

Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items that are required to perform MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training (CAT) at Hancock IAW PWS Para A5.3.1.

A5.3.2, A5.3.3, A5.3.4. Period of Performance: 1 Oct 18 – 30 Sep 19.

Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items that are required to perform MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training (CAT) at Hancock IAW PWS Para A5.3.1.

A5.3.2, A5.3. Period of Performance: 1 Oct 18 – 30 Sep 19.

CLIN 1002

Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other

Period of Performance: 1 Oct 19 – 30 Sep 20.

Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items that are required to perform MQ-9 Courseware Development (CWD) at Holloman IAW PWS Para A6.9.

Period of Performance: 1 Oct 19 – 30 Sep 20.

CLIN 1035

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Optional CLIN - Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items that are required to perform March MQ-9 Flying Training Instruction IAW PWS Para A4.3.3.1. Period of Performance: 1 Oct 19 – 30 Sep 20.

The unit of issue Months has been deleted.

The option status has changed from Option to No Status.

The FSC code U009 has been deleted.

The PROG code S10 has been deleted.

CLIN 2002

Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other

Period of Performance: 1 Oct 20 – 30 Sep 21.

Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items that are required to perform MQ-9 Courseware Development (CWD) at Holloman IAW PWS Para A6.9.

Period of Performance: 1 Oct 20 – 30 Sep 21.

CLIN 2035

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Optional CLIN - Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items that are required to perform March MQ-9 Flying Training Instruction IAW PWS Para A4.3.3.1. Period of Performance: 1 Oct 20 – 30 Sep 21.

The unit of issue Months has been deleted.

The option status has changed from Option to No Status.

The FSC code U009 has been deleted.

The PROG code S10 has been deleted.

CLIN 3002

Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other

Period of Performance: 1 Oct 21 – 30 Sep 22.

Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items that are required to perform MQ-9 Courseware Development (CWD) at Holloman IAW PWS Para A6.9.

Period of Performance: 1 Oct 21 – 30 Sep 22.

CLIN 3035

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Optional CLIN - Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items that are required to perform March MQ-9 Flying Training Instruction IAW PWS Para A4.3.3.1. Period of Performance: 1 Oct 21 – 30 Sep 22.

The unit of issue Months has been deleted.

The option status has changed from Option to No Status.

The FSC code U009 has been deleted.

The PROG code S10 has been deleted.

CLIN 4002

Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other

Period of Performance: 1 Oct 22 – 30 Sep 23.

Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items that are required to perform MQ-9 Courseware Development (CWD) at Holloman IAW PWS Para A6.9.

Period of Performance: 1 Oct 22 – 30 Sep 23.

CLIN 4035

The CLIN description Optional - March Flying Training Inst has been deleted.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Optional CLIN - Nonpersonal Services: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items that are required to perform March MQ-9 Flying Training Instruction IAW PWS Para A4.3.3.1. Period of Performance: 1 Oct 22 – 30 Sep 23.

The unit of issue Months has been deleted.

The option status has changed from Option to No Status.

The FSC code U009 has been deleted.

The PROG code S10 has been deleted.

The NAICS code 611512 has been deleted.

The MDAP/MAIS Code 000 has been deleted.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 0135 has been deleted:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 01-OCT-2018 TO

30-SEP-2019

N/A ACC TRSS - F2QF26

WILLIAM LAW JR.

205 DODD RD, SUITE 101

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665

757-764-4489 FOB: Destination

F2QF26

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 1035 has been deleted:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 01-OCT-2019 TO

30-SEP-2020

N/A ACC TRSS - F2QF26

WILLIAM LAW JR.

205 DODD RD, SUITE 101

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665

757-764-4489

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1042 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 01-OCT-2019 TO

21-SEP-2020

N/A ACC TRSS - F2QF26

WILLIAM LAW JR.

205 DODD RD, SUITE 101

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665

757-764-4489

CAGE

POP 01-OCT-2019 TO

30-SEP-2020

N/A ACC TRSS - F2QF26

WILLIAM LAW JR.

205 DODD RD, SUITE 101

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665

757-764-4489

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2026 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 01-OCT-2020 TO

22-SEP-2021

N/A ACC TRSS - F2QF26

WILLIAM LAW JR.

205 DODD RD, SUITE 101

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665

757-764-4489

CAGE

POP 01-OCT-2020 TO

30-SEP-2021

N/A ACC TRSS - F2QF26

WILLIAM LAW JR.

205 DODD RD, SUITE 101

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665

757-764-4489

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 2035 has been deleted:

CAGE

POP 01-OCT-2020 TO

30-SEP-2021

N/A ACC TRSS - F2QF26

WILLIAM LAW JR.

205 DODD RD, SUITE 101

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665

757-764-4489

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3002 has been changed from:

POP 01-OCT-2021 TO

22-SEP-2022

N/A ACC TRSS - F2QF26

WILLIAM LAW JR.

205 DODD RD, SUITE 101

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665

757-764-4489

CAGE

POP 01-OCT-2021 TO

30-SEP-2022

N/A ACC TRSS - F2QF26

WILLIAM LAW JR.

205 DODD RD, SUITE 101

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665

757-764-4489

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3020 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 01-OCT-2021 TO

22-SEP-2022

N/A ACC TRSS - F2QF26

WILLIAM LAW JR.

205 DODD RD, SUITE 101

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665

757-764-4489

CAGE

POP 01-OCT-2021 TO

30-SEP-2022

N/A ACC TRSS - F2QF26

WILLIAM LAW JR.

205 DODD RD, SUITE 101

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665

757-764-4489

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 3035 has been deleted:

POP 01-OCT-2021 TO

30-SEP-2022

N/A ACC TRSS - F2QF26

WILLIAM LAW JR.

205 DODD RD, SUITE 101

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665

757-764-4489

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 4035 has been deleted:

CAGE

POP 01-OCT-2022 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A ACC TRSS - F2QF26

WILLIAM LAW JR.

205 DODD RD, SUITE 101

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665

757-764-4489

The following have been modified:

SECTION 5

List of Attachments

ATTACHMENT TITLE

Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement dated 26 Feb 2018

Attachment 2 DD254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification

Attachment 3 U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determinations

Location Wage Determination No. Revision No. Date of Revision

Creech AFB NV CBA-2017-10297 Revision #0 8//24/2017 Hancock ANGB, NY CBA-2017-10282 Revision #0 8/24/2017 Holloman AFB, NM CBA-2017-10280 Revision #0 8/24/2017 Holloman AFB, NM CBA-2017-10281 Revision #0 8/24/2017 March ARB, CA CBA-2017-10295 Revision #0 8/28/2017

Creech AFB, NV CBA 2015-5593 Revision #8 01/10/2018 Hancock ANGB, NY CBA 2015-4163 Revision #5 01/10/2018 Holloman AFB, NM CBA 2015-5455 Revision #6 01/10/2018

Attachment 4 Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)

(a) Creech AFB, NV. Between CAE USA, Inc., and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace

Workers (AFL-CIO). This CBA is effective through 08/31/2020.

(b) Hancock ANGB, NY - Between Alpha-Omega Change Engineering (AOCE), Inc., and Syracuse Aircrew Trainer Employee Association (S.A.T.E.A). This CBA is effective through 09/30/2020.

(c) Holloman AFB, NM - Between CAE USA, Inc., and Holloman Aircrew Trainer Employee Association

(H.A.T.E.A). This CBA is effective through 07/31/2020.

(d) Holloman AFB, NM - Between AOCE, Inc., and Holloman Aircrew Trainer Employee Association (H.A.T.E.A). This CBA is effective through 07/31/2020.

(e) March ARB, CA - Between AOCE, Inc., and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers AF Local 821. This CBA is effective through 08/31/2020.

Attachment 5 Price Spreadsheet

Attachment 6 PPI Tool Character Limit

SECTION 6A

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Addendum to 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR - Competitive Acquisition (Jan 2017) FAR Clause 52.215-1(d) Offer expiration date. Proposals in response to this solicitation will be valid for 180 calendar days.

SPECIAL NOTICES TO OFFERORS

This solicitation is to provide non-personal services for the follow-on MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training (CAT) and Courseware Development (CWD) contract to include Instrument Refresher Course (IRC) for personnel in support of operations, as required, at Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), NM; Creech AFB, NV; March Air Reserve Base (ARB), CA; and Hancock Air National Guard Base (ANGB), NY. Additional CONUS locations may be required to support training, in the future, which may include Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) training capability. If required, a modification to the contract will be accomplished.

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date for receipt of proposals. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an Offeror for any costs incurred in the development of the proposal. This solicitation will not permit foreign contractor participation. Foreign contractors will not be permitted as the prime contractor due to the required security classifications. A non-US company cannot receive the required Secret Facility Clearance for this contract and thus are prohibited from submitting proposals.

The Government may utilize the government-owned software, EZ-Source, for the evaluation. The software administration for EZ-Source is provided by ARRAY Information Technology. ARRAY Information Technology has executed a nondisclosure agreement. This non-disclosure agreement is available for review upon request.

Stellar Innovations & Solutions and Harris Information Technology may also provide software and hardware support during the proposal evaluation process. Stellar Innovations & Solutions and Harris Information Technology have executed nondisclosure agreements. 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. ARRAY Information Technology, Stellar Innovations & Solutions, and Harris Information Technology are bound contractually by organizational conflict of interest and disclosure clauses with respect to proprietary information.

1.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 This section of the RFP provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the required proposal volumes. Each proposal must include all data and information requested in the RFP. The offeror shall comply with the solicitation requirements as stated and the PWS. The offeror’s proposal must reflect a thorough understanding of the services required and display a logical development of the offeror's plans to implement all PWS requirements as assessed by the RFP evaluation criteria.

1.2 Efforts shall be made to keep offers as concise as possible with the emphasis being on providing information essential for proper evaluation. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail to provide for adequate evaluation and for substantiation of the validity of stated claims. Submitted documents must contain adequate information to enable the evaluation team to fully ascertain an offeror's capability to perform contract requirements, must meet the requirements of the RFP, and must address the evaluation factors for award

1.3 All information contained in the proposal an offeror feels is “Proprietary Information” and therefore not releasable under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), should be labeled “Proprietary Information, Source Selection Information—See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.”

1.4 Offerors shall acknowledge awareness of all amendments to the solicitation by signing and dating Page 1 of each Standard Form 30, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract, and including it in Volume III, Price of the proposal.

1.5 The Contracting Officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition for this acquisition so offerors are cautioned to submit their best pricing and technical information up-front.

2.0 FORMAL COMMUNICATIONS

Any formal communication shall be submitted in writing (via email) to the POCs below. It is the offeror’s responsibility to confirm receipt of all formal communications.

ACC AMIC/PKB

Capt Hannah J. Kosirog (CO) and Ms. Imelda A. Reantaso (CM) 129 Andrews Ave., Suite 110 Joint Base Langley-Eustis VA 23665-2788 Email: accamic.pkb.mq9recomp2018@us.af.mil Reference: Solicitation FA4890-18-R-0001

3.0 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

The pre-proposal conference will be held at 16 Training Squadron, 897 W 6th St., Building 513, Holloman AFB, NM, 88330, on 22 Feb 2018 starting at 0900 hours local time. Offerors desiring to attend the conference must pre-register 7 calendar days prior to the conference. Offerors that do not pre-registered may not have access to the base/facilities. If fewer than 3 attendees pre-register, the Government reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the conference. The Government will not be liable for any expense incurred by offerors prior to contract award.

3.1 Registration. The number of attendees shall not exceed 3 per company or 5 per joint venture/partner arrangement. The registration information shall include the company name, individual name(s), phone number and social security number, and security clearance level of each attendee. This information is for security purposes and access to the base/facilities. The Government requests this information under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 8013.

Offerors must submit their pre-registration notification by e-mail to Imelda A. Reantaso.

3.2 Advance Questions. Questions concerning this solicitation should be submitted, clearly marked as "Advance Questions" to include solicitation number, name of person submitting the question(s), company name and phone number. Each question should reference the specific section, paragraph and/or attachment number of the solicitation or PWS (as applicable). These questions must be received by ACC AMIC/PKB, 5 calendar days prior to the Pre-mailto:accamic.pkb.mq9recomp2018@us.af.mil

Proposal Conference in order for an appropriate response to be given at the conference. Please submit your advance questions and registration information by email to Imelda A. Reantaso.

3.3 Remarks and Explanations. Remarks and explanations at the conference shall not alter the terms and conditions of the solicitation unless the solicitation is formally amended. Any oral statements by Government representatives shall not be binding upon the Government; the CO will make all necessary changes in writing via an amendment if required. If an offeror discovers discrepancies or omissions in any portion of the solicitation, the matter should be submitted in writing and provided to the CO as soon as the discrepancy is noted or not later than ten (10) days prior to the proposal due date.

4.0 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

4.1 The original proposal and copies as specified in this document shall be sent to the issuing office listed in Block 9 of Standard Form (SF) 1449; on or before the date and time specified in Block 8 of SF1449.

Please mark all packages as follows:

DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM

ATTN: Capt. Hannah J. Kosirog and Ms. Imelda A. Reantaso

ACC AMIC/PKB

Solicitation No. FA4890-18-R-0001, Volume # and Title Note: If proposals are hand delivered, offerors shall contact the CM at 757-225-5797 to schedule delivery.

4.2 Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal at the time of proposal submission may result in the proposal being considered non-compliant to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award. Late proposals will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) “Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.” The Government will retain the unopened proposal. However, the proposal will not be evaluated or considered for award.

4.3 Contact Information. Offeror shall provide:

• Names, titles, addresses, telephone and email addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation.

• Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, even if that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

4.4 Disposition of Proposals.

In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one (1) copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Extra copies of unsuccessful proposals will be destroyed. No destruction certificate will be provided.

5.0 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 The following instructions prescribe the format for proposals, and describe the approach to be used for the development and presentation of the proposal data. The proposal shall include all of the information requested in the specific instructions. Failure to include all information requested may adversely affect the evaluation. A proposal that merely reiterates or promises to accomplish the requirements of the PWS will be considered unacceptable. A proposal that is orderly and sufficiently documented will enable the Government to easily understand the proposal and perform a thorough and fair evaluation of it. The Government may incorporate into the contract by reference or full text portions of the successful offeror’s proposal as revised and supplemented through the final proposal revision that is submitted in response to the solicitation.

5.2 Proposal Volumes. Proposals shall be prepared in three (3) separate and distinct volumes:

Volume I – Technical Volume II – Past Performance Volume III – Price

5.3 Proposal Format. The proposal text shall be printed single-sided. Type size for text shall not be smaller than Microsoft Word Times New Roman 12 point font, single column, normal proportional spacing and one inch (1”) margins (top, bottom, left and right). The text for charts, tables, graphs, and figures shall be no smaller than Microsoft Word, Times New Roman or Arial Narrow, 8 point font. Text lines and table lines of text shall be single-spaced. Page color for each page of the proposal submission shall be white or ivory stock only. Information submitted shall not exceed the page limits stated below for each volume.

What Counts as a Page. A page shall be an 8 ½” x 11” sheet of paper. Fold-outs shall not exceed 11” x 17” and shall count as two (2) pages. Fold-outs shall be kept at a minimum, and shall be used only where a table or other graphic cannot be accommodated by a single 8-1/2” x 11” page. All material shall be contained within the page limit identified for each volume, and all appendices, charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, drawings, etc., are included in the page count, with exception of items stated in the next paragraph.

Pages Not Included in Page Count. The organizational chart, glossy of abbreviation and acronyms, and cross-reference matrix will not be included in the page count. Covers for volumes, tables of contents, indices, title pages, and section dividers/tables will not be included in the page count if they are inserted solely to provide ease to the reader in locating parts/sections of the proposal. They will be counted if they contain any other information, e.g., diagrams, extraneous data, etc. Pages marked “This page intentionally left blank” and without any additional information will not be counted. Executive Summary will not be included in the proposal page limitation stated in 5.5, and if applicable exceptions will be documented in each volumes executive summary.

5.4 Electronic Copies. Electronic copies of all proposal information for each volume shall be submitted on CD- ROM using Microsoft Office 2010 or later and/or Portable Document Format (PDF) using Adobe Acrobat 9.0 or later. All three volumes may be included on the same CD-ROM. Offerors shall not submit any documents in PDF that cannot be electronically searched. Offerors may use JPEG images for charts or screen shots. Volume III - Price shall be submitted in accordance with Section 8.0 Instructions for Volume III. Offerors shall name using standard naming conventions for each volume (e.g., Offeror name-volume name.docx). Each volume shall be contained in its own single searchable file, with copy/paste capability, and stored in a folder that corresponds to the proposal volume it represents. Offerors shall insert the file name in the header of each document. All disks shall be virus checked prior to submission. Replacement disks/CD ROM will be required to update the final proposal resulting from any discussions should they occur. It is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure that electronic copies and hard copies are an exact match. If there is a discrepancy between electronic copies and hard copies referenced in 5.5 below, the hard copy submission will be used to conduct evaluation.

5.5 Copies and Page Limits. Evaluators will only read up to the maximum number of pages specified. If the page limit is exceeded, the excess pages will be removed from the proposal and returned unread to the offeror. Copy requirements and page limitations are as follows:

VOL TITLE PAPER

COPIES

CD ROM Page Limit Due Date

I TECHNICAL 6 1 80 13 Mar 2018 II PAST PERFORMANCE1 6 1 None 13 Mar 2018 III PRICE2 3 1 None 13 Mar 2018

Notes:

An Executive Summary shall be included in Volume I, Technical – summary shall not exceed 3 pages. The 3 page limitation is not included in the 80-page limit for Volume 1.

1. Past Performance Information (PPI) contract references—See Instructions for Volume II—Past Performance, paragraphs 7.1 and 7.2.

2. The Price Volume is for price only – Technical or Past Performance Information shall not be included in this volume. One original proposal, which includes a signature on the SF1449 in Volume III Part C, shall be submitted. The original, plus required copies shall be submitted IAW the instructions provided in paragraph 5.5 for evaluation. See paragraph 8.4 for requested Supporting Price Backup Data.

5.6 Cross-Referencing. Offerors shall not cross reference between Volumes I, II, and III. Each Volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated without cross-referencing to other Volumes of the proposal. Information required for proposal evaluation, which is not found in its designated Volume, will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal.

5.7 Exceptions. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or subfactors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. If the offeror finds it necessary to take exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror shall clearly identify the applicable Volume and exceptions with a complete explanation of why the exception was taken, what benefit accrues to the Government (if any), and its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, price and specific requirements of the solicitation. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Offerors are cautioned that taking an exception may render the offer ineligible for award. This information shall be provided in the format below.

Table 1 - Solicitation Exceptions Solicitation Document

Page/Paragraph Requirement/Portion Rationale & Impact

Contract Line Items section, PWS, Section 6 and Section 7, etc.

Applicable Page and Paragraph Numbers

Identify the requirement or portion to which exception is taken

Describe the rationale and impact of the exception

5.7.1 If the offeror takes no exception to any of the stated requirements in the solicitation, a statement to this effect is required at the front of each proposal volume in the executive summary.

6.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOLUME I -- TECHNICAL CAPABILITY (FACTOR 1)

6.1 To facilitate the evaluation, the Technical Volume should be specific, detailed, and complete to clearly and fully demonstrate that the offeror has a thorough understanding of the requirements to accomplishment the effort. This volume of the proposal shall consist of the offeror’s technical approach, addressing risk management or mitigation strategies, if applicable. The offeror shall provide a clear and concise description of how the offeror plans to meet or exceed the requirements of the RFP, specifically identifying any innovations or efficiencies that would result in cost reductions, cost avoidance, or qualitative improvements resulting in a benefit to the Government in relation to the PWS and the technical evaluation subfactors. The Source Selection Authority, in consultation with the Source Selection Evaluation Team and advisors, is the sole arbiter of whether or not qualitative improvements represent a benefit to the Government. Statements that the offeror understands, can, or will comply with the PWS (including Air Force (AF) publications, technical requirements, etc.); statements paraphrasing the PWS or parts thereof (including applicable AF publications, technical data requirements, etc.); and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used” etc., will be considered unacceptable. Offerors should note that data submitted prior to the proposal submission including data submitted for current contracts and other solicitations will not be considered in the Government’s evaluation. Therefore, such data should not be relied upon nor incorporated in the Technical Proposal by reference. Offerors shall address the requirements noted in this section by imperative verbs regardless of whether such requirements are preceded by “the offeror shall”. The offeror’s proposal shall, at a minimum, be prepared in a form consistent with the Technical Criteria set forth in Section 7, Evaluation Factors for Award, of this solicitation. All information that the offeror deems appropriate to address for this factor and subfactors must be included in the proposal in an orderly format. The Technical Volume shall address all the technical subfactors. This section shall not contain any pricing data.

6.2 Technical Contents

A. Table of Contents. A table of contents shall be included in Volume I. Each subfactor, aspect, and section will be clearly marked and tabbed for easy reference and pages shall be numbered in a consistent manner as stated under Proposal Preparation Instructions.

B. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, and with an explanation for each.

C. Executive Summary. Included in this volume is the offeror’s Executive Summary (limit is 3 pages). It should include a concise summary of the offeror’s proposed approach to the MQ9 CAT/CWD effort.

D. Technical Factor Cross Reference Matrix. Each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated without cross referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Cross-referencing within a proposal volume is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity. The offeror shall fill out the cross reference matrix indicating the proposal reference information as it relates to the RFP, PWS, and CLIN references found therein. See paragraph 4.6 for instruction on cross-referencing.

SUBFACTOR A:

Manning Workload Analysis, Training Workload Management Plan, and Recruitment, Training and Retention Plan. Under this subfactor, the Government will evaluate three (3) aspects:

Aspect 1 – Manning Workload Analysis

a) Demonstrates a detailed CAT manning workload analysis that clearly explains all proposed manning, manning mix, full and part-time employees (if used), for CAT instruction and management at each site. The proposed CAT man year calculations will include all direct, indirect and ancillary time; scheduled leave, holidays, and any other workload capability. The analysis should show how offeror arrived at proposed manpower ensuring all PWS requirements are met.

b) Presents a detailed courseware manning workload analysis for all courseware requirements which clearly explains the proposed development time in hours for each lesson instructional hour, providing a percentage breakdown of each proposed courseware skill for each type of courseware, and clearly identified proposed manpower for each skill to meet all PWS requirements.

c) Demonstrates a clear understanding of formal training unit support position workload and proposed manning meets PWS requirements.

Aspect 2 – Training Workload Management Plan

a) Training Workload Management Plan approach clearly demonstrates methods, innovations and policies which ensure all required work is accomplished IAW the PWS.

b) Provides detailed breakdown of each CAT/CWD manning position and the number of personnel required for each position.

c) Demonstrates effective processes for daily and long range scheduling that mitigate risk associated with workload fluctuations or other factors to ensure all PWS work is accomplished.

Aspect 3 – Recruitment, Training and Retention Plan

a) Provides an effective and comprehensive recruitment plan that ensures sufficient, qualified personnel are hired and trained for each position and specifically identifies and addresses hard to fill positions, ie IP.

b) Provides an effective and comprehensive retention plan to retain sufficient, qualified personnel for each position and specifically identifies and addresses hard to fill positions, ie IP.

SUBFACTOR B:

Organizational Structure and Roles, Responsibilities and Communications, Transition Plan, and Courseware Personnel and Instructor Training and Certification Plan. Under this subfactor, the Government will evaluate four (4) aspects:

Aspect 1 – Organizational Structure

a) Demonstrates an effective organizational structure detailing contractor’s line(s) of authority to include sub-contractors and/or teaming partners.

Aspect 2 – Roles, Responsibilities and Communications

a) Demonstrates a cohesive functional relationships and effective roles and responsibilities that will ensure effective communication procedures both within the company and with the government representatives to effectively execute the PWS requirements.

Aspect 3 – Transition Plan

a) Demonstrates a thorough understanding of all transitions requirements and identifies priority allocation of resources and personnel.

b) Identifies risk factors and plans for mitigating any identified risk.

c) Provides a spreadsheet that clearly depicts all Phase In actions with appropriate start and complete dates which ensures the offeror is prepared on the contract start date.

d) Clearly explains how the incoming contractor shall interface with Government personnel in a manner that minimizes disruption of student training activities.

e) Proposed transition approach ensures continuity of services in the event the incumbent does not receive the follow-on award.

f) Proposed transition approach ensures the contractor provides a smooth/uninterrupted transition of the incumbent personnel if the incoming contractor wants to retain such personnel.

Aspect 4 – Courseware Personnel and Instructor Training and Certification Plan

a) Demonstrates a thorough understanding of instructor qualification requirements for each major block of training to be instructed, qualification/evaluation performed before a previously qualified instructor instructs, and written notification of each instructors’ qualifications for conducting unmonitored student instruction.

b) Clearly explains the process/procedures for ISD training provided to personnel supporting the CWD effort.

c) Clearly explains the re-qualification process/procedures when an instructor is de-certified or goes non-current.

SUBFACTOR C:

Learning Management System and Contractor Furnished Equipment. Under this subfactor, the Government will evaluate two (2) aspects:

Aspect 1 – Learning Management System

a) Demonstrates a detailed approach that describes how the contractor will provide an internet based knowledge portal which manages courseware and other academic material for the MQ-9 community.

b) Demonstrate how the contractor’s LMS will be operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year except when down for scheduled maintenance.

c) Demonstrates processes to ensure LMS format and internet processes are standardized across all work locations and available to all FTUs and associated squadrons.

d) Approach for network operating maintenance that ensures capability sufficient to support the data base and meet computer network requirement of all users.

e) Describe in detail how access of unclassified material will be accomplished through a portal on the FTU/TRSS unclassified LAN and all classified material is located on a classified server that can be accessed via the SIPRNET web page with PASSWORD controls.

f) Describe how LMS software/licenses, if required, and appropriate servers are approved and online and available for use at all sites on the contract start date and all systems and operation are in compliance with all Government Security regulations.

Aspect 2 – Contractor Furnished Equipment

a) Demonstrates that proposed CFE is compliant with the Air Force Network Integration Center approved product list.

b) Demonstrates that proposed CFE is sufficient to meet all PWS requirements.

7.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOLUME II -- PAST PERFORMANCE (FACTOR 3)

The Past Performance Volume and Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) are due 13 Mar 2018, 4:00 EST. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure the Contracting Office receives the past performance information. Past performance information shall be provided in a format that facilitates an easy assessment according to the past performance evaluation criteria in Section 7 of this solicitation. Specific guidelines and requirements about volume content and format are provided in this section.

7.1 Offerors must use the Past Performance Information (PPI) Tool (entitled: “ppi_tool.accdb”) and Attachment 1 to Section 6, PPI Tool Instructions, uploaded to FedBizOpps with the solicitation to submit past performance information electronically. Submit a separate PPI input using the PPI Tool for each reference. Save the PPI database file as prime contractor name + RFP number + .accdb (e.g. XYZCompanyFA489018R0001.accdb). If you are unable to download the Past Performance Information Tool, contact the Contracting Officer for assistance.

Note: The contractor’s input of their PPI using the PPI Tool is in addition to the required copies (hard and electronic) for Volume II, listed in paragraph 5.5. of this section. The line spacing, font size (etc.) restrictions do not apply to the pages that are generated by the PPI tool.

7.2 Past Performance Information (PPI) Contract References. Offerors may provide information for a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6) references; three (3) of the references provided should be on the offeror (prime), if available. The remaining three (3) references may be provided for subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners considered critical to successful performance of the requirement. If the PPI reference is an overarching Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), the Government will only assess performance at the ID/IQ level and not performance on each individual underlying task/delivery order. If offerors would like assessment of an individual task/call/delivery/purchase order, the offeror shall submit that as a separate PPI reference. PPI Reference inputs will be treated as source selection information IAW FAR Part 2.101 and 3.104.

7.3 Past Performance Recency. Recency is defined as active contract performance (minimum of 12 months) during the five (5) years preceding the date of issuance of this solicitation. References for contracts with less than 12 months of performance will not be considered.

7.4 Past Performance Relevancy. Offerors shall submit performance information on contracts they consider relevant to this effort. This information should include rationale supporting the offeror’s assertion of relevance.

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. When applicable, categorize and cross reference the relevance of the information into the specific relevancy criteria as defined in Section 7, of this solicitation. The Government is not bound by the offeror’s opinion of relevancy.

7.5 PPI Contents. The offerors’ Past Performance Volume shall, at a minimum, contain the following sections:

A. Table of Contents

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

C. Summary – Describe the nature or portion of the work on the proposed effort to be performed by the offeror and any proposed subcontractor, partner, and/or joint venture partner(s). Also, estimate the percentage of the total proposed effort to be performed by each member. Limit this information to one (1) page.

D. Table of Past Performance Information Contract References – To facilitate the evaluation process, offerors shall provide a table of the contract references of Government agencies and commercial concerns. References for which there are formal performance documents such as Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs) are preferred. Please include the following information in the table:

1. For each past performance reference submitted where the offeror performed as the Prime contractor:

PRIME Contract Number in reference Dollar Value / Period of Performance Company / Organization Name / Full Address / Phone Number Prime Contractor’s Cage Code and Duns Number Current Point of Contact (i.e., CO, Technical Program Manager, etc.)

Current Phone Number(s) for listed POCs

2. For each past performance reference where the offeror performed as a subcontractor:

PRIME Contract Number in reference/ Dollar Value / Period of Performance Prime Contractors Name / Full Address / Phone Number / Cage Code / Duns Number Current Point of Contact (preferably the Program Manager or Contract Manager) Current Phone Number for listed POC(s)

SUBCONTRACT Number / Order Number in reference/ Dollar Value / Period of Performance/ Customer / Agency Name / Full Address / Phone Number Subcontractors Name / Full Address / Phone Number / Cage Code / Duns Number Current Point of Contact (i.e., CO, Technical Program Manager, COR, etc.)

Current Phone Number(s) for listed POC(s)

E. Offeror and (if applicable) Subcontractor, Proposed Partner, and/or Proposed Joint Venture Partner - Past and Present Performance Contract References. If a teaming arrangement, partner arrangement, or joint venture is contemplated, provide complete information as to the arrangement, including any recent and relevant past performance information (as required) on previous partner arrangements with same partner. If this is a first time joint effort, each party to the arrangement must provide a list of no more than three (3) past and present recent and relevant references. The offeror and any subcontractors, proposed partners, and/or proposed joint venture partners shall submit the following under this section:

1. Submit one (1) sheet for each contract reference to include a summary of the work performed, what capacity they served under the reference (i.e. prime contractor, subcontractor, partner, etc.), offeror’s assessment of how the contract reference is relevant to the Relevancy Criteria in Section 7 of the RFP, and any additional significant details.

2. Submit completed CPARs or similar reports used to record past performance data. If a CPAR or another evaluation form has been completed for a contractor’s work, but the contracting office for that requirement will not release the information to the offeror, the offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contract Manager (CM) of this solicitation. The offeror shall provide the contract number for the CPAR, and a name and telephone number of the POC from which the past performance information should be obtained. If the offeror does not have Government past/present performance references, the offeror shall provide references from commercial/private industry sources. If the offeror is providing information for a contract with a non-Governmental organization, the information provided should be the same as that required on the CPAR form. The offeror shall not alter in any way information provided by any other party (including extracting or paraphrasing portions of past performance). Past performance forms and reports shall be provided unaltered in their entirety.

Subcontractor Consent (If applicable) - Past performance information concerning subcontractors and teaming partners cannot be disclosed to a private party without the subcontractor's or teaming partner's consent. Since past performance information is proprietary source selection information, the prime contractor must submit, with their proposal, subcontractor's/teaming partner’s consent for the Government to disclose its past performance information to the prime during exchanges and debriefs.

F. Organization Structure Change History - Many companies have acquired, been acquired by, or otherwise merged with other companies, and/or reorganized their divisions, business groups, subsidiary companies, etc. In many cases, these changes have taken place during the time of performance of relevant present or past efforts or between conclusion of recent past efforts and this source selection. As a result, it is sometimes difficult to determine what past performance is relevant to this acquisition. To facilitate this relevancy determination, include in this proposal volume a chart or schedule describing all such changes in the organization of your company. As part of this explanation, show how these changes impact the relevance of any efforts you identify for past performance evaluation/performance confidence assessment. Since the Government intends to consider present and past performance information provided by other sources as well as information provided by the offeror(s), your chart or schedule should be both specifically applicable to the efforts you identify and general enough to apply to efforts for which the Government receives information from other sources.

7.6 Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). When completed CPARS or similar reports are submitted to reflect past performance data, a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is not required. Offerors without formal documented Government Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARS) shall send a PPQ to each performance reference cited. The PPQ shall be sent directly to the Government or Commercial POC identified in the Past Performance Volume.

7.7 Past Performance Information from Other Sources. Past performance information for contracts not listed by the offeror and/or past performance information for contracts of planned subcontractor(s) may also be evaluated.

References other than those identified by the offeror may be contacted by the Government and the information obtained during such contact may be used in the evaluation of the offeror’s past performance.