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7. ISSUED BY

(Date)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

Previous Edition is Unusable 33-134 STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

1 69

(If other than Item 7)

15A. NAME 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

AND

ADDRESS

SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

OF

OFFEROR

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15B. TELEPHONE NO (Include area code) 17. SIGNATURE15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

18. OFFER DATE

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

2. CONTRACT NO.

FA4890 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

See Item 7

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

2 - 17

X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

18 - 19

20 - 22 K

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

X M

L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

FACILITY

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

EMAIL:TEL: (Signature of Contracting Officer)

CODE CODE

B. TELEPHONE (Include area code) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

PART IV - REPRESENTATIO NS AND INSTRUCTIO NS

PART III - LIST O F DO CUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND O THER ATTACHMENTS

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PART II - CO NTRACT CLAUSES

ACC AMIC/PKB

BLDG 664 - 129 ANDREWS ST., SUITE 110

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665-2788

FAX:

TEL:

FAX:

TEL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

22 Oct 2018

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

[ X ]

3. SOLICITATION NO.

FA489018R5022

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lot Phase In

FFP

1 Jun 19- 31 Aug 19. IAW PWS Para. 4.1-4.6

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

1001 4 Lot 5 Lvl Course Ordering Period 1

FFP

1 Sep 19 - 31 Aug 20. IAW PWS Para 1.15.1.3, The estimated course load is three

5-level classes per calendar year. The basic 5-level course will consist of twelve students.

1002 3 Lot 7 Lvl Course Ordering Period 1

FFP

1 Sep 19 - 31 Aug 20. IAW PWS Para 1.15.1.3. The estimated course load is two

7-level classes per calendar year. The basic 7-level course will consist of twelve

1003 60 Person 5 Lvl Course (13-24 Students)

FFP

1 Sep 19 - 31 Aug 20. IAW PWS Para 1.15.1.3. Contractor shall be able to accommodate up to twenty-four (24) students per 5-level class.

1004 Lot Lodging Ordering Period One

COST

1 Sep 19 - 31 Aug 20. IAW PWS and course requirements.

ESTIMATED COST

1005 Lot Contractor Travel Ordering Period One

COST

1006 Lot Equipment Transfer Ordering Period One

COST

2001 4 Lot 5 Lvl Course Ordering Period 2

FFP

1 Sep 20- 31 Aug 21. IAW PWS Para 1.15.1.3, The estimated course load is three

5-level classes per calendar year. The basic 5-level course will consist of twelve

2002 3 Lot 7 Lvl Course Ordering Period 2

FFP

1 Sep 20- 31 Aug 21. IAW PWS Para 1.15.1.3, The estimated course load is two 7-level classes per calendar year. The basic 7-level course will consist of twelve

2003 60 Person 5 Lvl Course (13-24 Students)

FFP

1 Sep 20- 31 Aug 21. IAW PWS Para 1.15.1.3, Contractor shall be able to

2004 Lot Lodging Ordering Period 2

COST

1 Sep 20- 31 Aug 21. IAW PWS and course requirements.

2005 Lot Contractor Travel Ordering Period 2

COST

2006 Lot Equipment Transfer Ordering Period 2

COST

3001 4 Person 5 Lvl Course Ordering Period 3

FFP

1 Sep 21 – 31 Aug 22. IAW PWS Para 1.15.1.3, The estimated course load is three

5-level classes per calendar year. The basic 5-level course will consist of twelve

3002 3 Lot 7 Lvl Course Land Ordering Period 3

FFP

1 Sep 21- 31 Aug 22. IAW PWS Para 1.15.1.3, The estimated course load is two 7-level classes per calendar year. The basic 7-level course will consist of twelve

3003 60 Lot 5 Lvl Course (13-24 Students)

FFP

1 Sep 21- 31 Aug 22. IAW PWS Para 1.15.1.3, Contractor shall be able to

3004 Lot Lodging Ordering Period 3

COST

1 Sep 21- 31 Aug 22. IAW PWS and course requirements.

3005 Lot Contractor Travel Ordering Period 3

COST

3006 Lot Equipment Transfer Ordering Period 3

COST

4001 4 Lot 5 Lvl Course Ordering Period 4

FFP

1 Sep 22 – 31 Aug 23. IAW PWS Para 1.15.1.3, The estimated course load is three

5-level classes per calendar year. The basic 5-level course will consist of twelve

4002 3 Lot 7 Lvl Course Ordering Period 4

FFP

1 Sep 22 – 31 Aug 23. IAW PWS Para 1.15.1.3, The estimated course load is two

7-level classes per calendar year. The basic 7-level course will consist of twelve

4003 60 Person 5 Lvl Course (13-24 Students)

FFP

1 Sep 22 – 31 Aug 23. IAW PWS Para 1.15.1.3, Contractor shall be able to

4004 Lot Lodging Ordering Period 4

COST

1 Sep 22 – 31 Aug 23. IAW PWS and course requirements.

4005 Lot Contractor Travel Ordering Period 4

COST

4006 Lot Equipment Transfer Ordering Period 4

COST

5001 4 Lot 5 Lvl Course Ordering Period 5

FFP

1 Sep 23 –31 May 24. IAW PWS Para 1.15.1.3,The estimated course load is three

5-level classes per calendar year. The basic 5-level course will consist of twelve

5002 3 Lot 7 Lvl Course Ordering Period 5

FFP

1 Sep 23 –31 May 24. IAW PWS Para 1.15.1.3, The estimated course load is two

7-level classes per calendar year. The basic 7-level course will consist of twelve

5003 60 Person 5 Lvl Course (13-24 Students)

FFP

1 Sep 23 –31 May 24. IAW PWS Para 1.15.1.3, Contractor shall be able to

5004 Lot Lodging Ordering Period 5

COST

1 Sep 23 –31 May 24. IAW PWS and course requirements.

5005 Lot Contractor Travel Ordering Period 5

COST

5006 Lot Equipment Transfer Ordering Period 5

COST

REMOVED

FFP

REMOVED

REMOVED

REMOVED

REMOVED

REMOVED

REMOVED

REMOVED

REMOVED

REMOVED

REMOVED

REMOVED

REMOVED

REMOVED

REMOVED

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government

1001 N/A N/A N/A Government

1002 N/A N/A N/A Government

1003 N/A N/A N/A Government

1004 N/A N/A N/A Government

1005 N/A N/A N/A Government

1006 N/A N/A N/A Government

2001 N/A N/A N/A Government

2002 N/A N/A N/A Government

2003 N/A N/A N/A Government

2004 N/A N/A N/A Government

2005 N/A N/A N/A Government

2006 N/A N/A N/A Government

3001 N/A N/A N/A Government

3002 N/A N/A N/A Government

3003 N/A N/A N/A Government

3004 N/A N/A N/A Government

3005 N/A N/A N/A Government

3006 N/A N/A N/A Government

4001 N/A N/A N/A Government

4002 N/A N/A N/A Government

4003 N/A N/A N/A Government

4004 N/A N/A N/A Government

4005 N/A N/A N/A Government

4006 N/A N/A N/A Government

5001 N/A N/A N/A Government

5002 N/A N/A N/A Government

5003 N/A N/A N/A Government

5004 N/A N/A N/A Government

5005 N/A N/A N/A Government

5006 N/A N/A N/A Government

6000 N/A N/A N/A Government

6001 N/A N/A N/A Government

6002 N/A N/A N/A Government

6003 N/A N/A N/A Government

6004 N/A N/A N/A Government

6005 N/A N/A N/A Government

6006 N/A N/A N/A Government

6007 N/A N/A N/A Government

6008 N/A N/A N/A Government

6009 N/A N/A N/A Government

6010 N/A N/A N/A Government

6011 N/A N/A N/A Government

6012 N/A N/A N/A Government

6013 N/A N/A N/A Government

6014 N/A N/A N/A Government

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-JUN-2019 TO

31-AUG-2019

N/A ACC TRSS - F2QF26

STEPHEN SATAVA

205 DODD RD, SUITE 101

LANGLEY AFB VA 23665

764-4349

F2QF26

1001 POP 01-JUN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1002 POP 01-JUN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1003 POP 01-JUN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1004 POP 01-JUN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1005 POP 01-JUN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1006 POP 01-JUN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 POP 01-SEP-2020 TO

31-AUG-2021

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2002 POP 01-SEP-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2003 POP 01-SEP-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2004 POP 01-SEP-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2005 POP 01-SEP-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2006 POP 01-SEP-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 POP 01-SEP-2021 TO

31-AUG-2022

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3002 POP 01-SEP-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3003 POP 01-SEP-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3004 POP 01-SEP-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3005 POP 01-SEP-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3006 POP 01-SEP-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001 POP 01-SEP-2022 TO

31-AUG-2023

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4002 POP 01-SEP-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4003 POP 01-SEP-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4004 POP 01-SEP-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4005 POP 01-SEP-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4006 POP 01-SEP-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

5001 POP 01-SEP-2023 TO

31-AUG-2024

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

5002 POP 01-SEP-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

5003 POP 01-SEP-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

5004 POP 01-SEP-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

5005 POP 01-SEP-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

5006 POP 01-SEP-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

6000 POP 01-JUN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

6001 POP 01-JUN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

6002 POP 01-SEP-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

6003 POP 01-SEP-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

6004 POP 01-SEP-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

6005 POP 01-SEP-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

6006 POP 01-SEP-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

6007 POP 01-SEP-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

6008 POP 01-SEP-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

6009 POP 01-SEP-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

6010 POP 01-JUN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

6011 POP 01-SEP-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

6012 POP 01-SEP-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

6013 POP 01-SEP-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

6014 POP 01-SEP-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section I - Contract Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013

52.203-2 Certificate Of Independent Price Determination APR 1985

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014

52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government SEP 2006

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures MAY 2014

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity

MAY 2014

52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity MAY 2014

52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To

Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2007

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

OCT 2010

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct OCT 2015

52.203-16 (Dev) Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (AUG 2018)

(Deviation 2018-O0018)

AUG 2018

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain

Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--

Representation

JAN 2017

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber

Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-5 Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business) OCT 2014

52.204-6 Unique Entity Identifier OCT 2016

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2016

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

OCT 2016

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2016

52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements OCT 2016

52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-

Delivery Contracts

OCT 2016

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror JUL 2016

52.207-1 Notice Of Standard Competition MAY 2006

52.209-1 Qualification Requirements FEB 1995

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations--Representation

NOV 2015

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2015

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for

Debarment

OCT 2015

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters JUL 2013

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding

Responsibility Matters

JUL 2013

52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements --

Certification.

JUN 2018

52.210-1 Market Research APR 2011

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2017

52.215-2 Audit and Records--Negotiation OCT 2010

52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format OCT 1997

52.215-22 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges--Identification of

Subcontract Effort

OCT 2009

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small

Business Concerns

OCT 2014

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns NOV 2016

52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan AUG 2018

52.219-9 (Dev) Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Deviation 2018-O0018) AUG 2018

52.219-16 Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan JAN 1999

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation JUL 2013

52.222-1 Notice To The Government Of Labor Disputes FEB 1997

52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers MAY 2014

52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015

52.222-22 Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports FEB 1999

52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation FEB 1999

52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance APR 1984

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans OCT 2015

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUL 2014

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans FEB 2016

52.222-38 Compliance With Veterans' Employment Reporting

Requirements

FEB 2016

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor

Relations Act

DEC 2010

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards AUG 2018

52.222-42 Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires MAY 2014

52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor

Standards - Price Adjustment (Multiple Year And Option

Contracts)

AUG 2018

52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards And Service Contract Labor Standards-

Price Adjustment

MAY 2014

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification OCT 2015

52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 DEC 2015

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 JAN 2017

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011

52.224-3 Privacy Training JAN 2017

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008

52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997

52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes FEB 2013

52.230-4 (Dev) Disclosure and Consistency of Cost Accounting Practices -

Foreign Concerns (DEVIATION 2018-O0015)

JUL 2018

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984

52.232-11 Extras APR 1984

52.232-17 Interest MAY 2014

52.232-19 Availability Of Funds For The Next Fiscal Year APR 1984

52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014

52.232-25 Prompt Payment JAN 2017

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

JUL 2013

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014

52.233-2 Service Of Protest SEP 2006

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996

52.234-3 Notice of Earned Value Management System - Postaward

Integrated Baseline Review

NOV 2016

52.234-4 Earned Value Management System NOV 2016

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984

52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors JAN 2017

52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995

52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987

52.246-25 Limitation Of Liability--Services FEB 1997

52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed-

Price)

APR 2012

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991

252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-

Contract-Related Felonies

DEC 2008

252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General DEC 2012

252.203-7004 Display of Hotline Posters OCT 2016

252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information OCT 2016

252.204-7006 Billing Instructions OCT 2005

252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications JAN 2015

252.209-7002 Disclosure Of Ownership Or Control By A Foreign

Government

JUN 2010

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By

The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of

Terrorism

OCT 2015

252.223-7004 Drug Free Work Force SEP 1988

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

252.235-7002 Animal Welfare DEC 2011

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (JUL 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics

Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity;

or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] has or [ ___ ] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.

(c) If the Offeror indicates ``has'' in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:

Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name: ___

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?:

[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.

(d) If the Offeror indicates ``yes'' in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

(End of provision)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a FFP IDIQ contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than 1 course, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor -

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of 4 courses (5 Level) or 3 courses (7 Level);

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of 4 courses (5 Level) or 3 courses (7 Level) (insert dollar figure or quantity); or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 365 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b) (1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the

Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 10 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of clause)

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY. (OCT 1995)

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

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

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

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and

Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 31 Aug 2025.

52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (OCT 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

Women-owned small business concern means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least

51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the

United States.

(b)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is ___ --[insert

NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is ___ --[insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(c) Representations. (1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small business concern. (2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(3) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]

The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(3) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB

Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ --.] Each

WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(4) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an EDWOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(5)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ --.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

(6) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]

The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(7) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(8) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]

The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the

List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR Part 126; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR Part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(8)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: ___ --.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

(d) Notice.

(1) If this solicitation is for supplies and has been set aside, in whole or in part, for small business concerns, then the clause in this solicitation providing notice of the set-aside contains restrictions on the source of the end items to be furnished.

(2) Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, shall—

(i) Be punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(ii) Be subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(iii) Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

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

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

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Regulation (48 CFR 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

5352.242-9001 COMMON ACCESS CARDS (CACs) FOR CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (NOV 2012)

(a) For installation(s)/location(s) cited in the contract, contractors shall ensure Common Access Cards (CACs) are obtained by all contract or subcontract personnel who meet one or both of the following criteria:

(1) Require logical access to Department of Defense computer networks and systems in either:

(i) the unclassified environment; or

(ii) the classified environment where authorized by governing security directives.

(2) Perform work which requires the use of a CAC for installation entry control or physical access to facilities and buildings.

(b) Contractors and their personnel shall use the following procedures to obtain CACs:

(1) Contractors shall provide a listing of personnel who require a CAC to the contracting officer. The government will provide the contractor instruction on how to complete the Contractor Verification System (CVS) application and then notify the contractor when approved.

(2) Contractor personnel shall obtain a CAC from the nearest Real Time Automated Personnel Identification

Documentation System (RAPIDS) Issuing Facility (typically the local Military Personnel Flight (MPF)).

(c) While visiting or performing work on installation(s)/location(s), contractor personnel shall wear or prominently display the CAC as required by the governing local policy.

(d) During the performance period of the contract, the contractor shall:

(1) Within 7 working days of any changes to the listing of the contract personnel authorized a CAC, provide an updated listing to the contracting officer who will provide the updated listing to the authorizing government official;

(2) Return CACs in accordance with local policy/directives within 7 working days of a change in status for contractor personnel who no longer require logical or physical access;

(3) Return CACs in accordance with local policy/directives within 7 working days following a CACs expiration date; and

(4) Report lost or stolen CACs in accordance with local policy/directives.

(e) Within 7 working days following completion/termination of the contract, the contractor shall return all CACs issued to their personnel to the issuing office or the location specified by local policy/directives.

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

Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments are considered part of this solicitation:

1. GA RITS PWS, 1 Oct 18

2. Pararescue CFETP, 1 Jan 18

3. 1T2X1 CFETP TCS

4. USAF LTT Approved Vendor List , 15 Jun 17

5. CR CLINs NTEs

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

SECTION L of the Solicitation - INSTRUCTIONS TO

OFFERORS

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.

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.

This requirement is solicited under Full and Open Competition. The applicable North American

Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 611512, Flight Training.

To submit a proposal, offerors shall be registered under the applicable NAICS code.

1.3 Proprietary information submitted in response to this solicitation shall be clearly marked as such and 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 at FAR 3.104. Any unmarked proprietary information will be considered releasable under the restrictions of the Freedom of Information Act.

1.4 In accordance with the Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures, dated 31 Mar

2016, past performance evaluation factor need not be evaluated if the PCO, after consultation with the SSA and PM, waives this requirement. The past performance evaluation factor has not been waived by the PCO and contractors will document and report past performance in accordance with the procedures for Volume II – Past Performance.

1.5 Offerors shall acknowledge all amendments to the solicitation by signing and dating Page 1 of each Standard Form (SF) 30, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract, and include it in Volume II, Price, of the proposal. Failure to acknowledge any amendments to the solicitation may result in the offeror being deemed nonresponsive. Award CANNOT be made to a nonresponsive offeror.

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.

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 such as requests for clarification, discussions, and information concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in writing, (via e-mail) to the POCs at the address below:

ACC AMIC/PKB

Ms. Kelli Wright (CO) and TSgt Marlese Yelardy (CM)

129 Andrews Ave., Suite 110

Joint Base Langley-Eustis VA 23665-2788

Email: kelli.wright.1@us.af.mil

Email: marlese.yelardy@us.af.mil

Reference: Solicitation FA4890-18-R-5022

3.0 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

The pre-proposal conference was held at the 68th RQS, 4525 S. Phoenix St (Bldg 4853), Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ on 16-17 October 2018. The final slides will be posted and available on www.fbo.gov NLT Friday, 26 October 2018.

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 TSgt Marlese Yelardy, marlese.yelardy@us.af.mil.

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-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 TSgt Marlese Yelardy, marlese.yelardy@us.af.mil.

mailto:marlese.yelardy@us.af.mil

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) 33; on or before the date and time specified in

Block 9 of the SF 33. The government will confirm receipt of proposals via email to the POC as indicated on the proposal.

Please mark all packages as follows:

DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM

ATTN: Ms Kelli Wright and TSgt Marlese Yelardy

Solicitation No. FA4890-18-R-5022

129Andrews Ave, Suite 110

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA 23665-2788

Note: If proposals are hand delivered, offerors shall contact the CO at 757-764-9154 to schedule delivery.

Electronic Proposals shall be delivered to:

kelli.wright.1@us.af.mil and marlese.yelardy@us.af.mil

4.2 Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. All Offeror and team member/subcontractor information must be incorporated into one coherent proposal to be considered complete. Failure to furnish a complete proposal at the time of proposal submission may result in an unacceptable proposal that the Government eliminates from consideration for award. The Government will not accept any changes to offerors’ proposals after the closing date of this solicitation (See FAR

15.208 for further information regarding late proposals). If the proposal is received late, 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.

mailto:kelli.wright.1@us.af.mil

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 instructions below prescribe the format of proposals, and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposed 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.

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”) left and right margins. The font size requirements do not apply to charts, e.g. Organizational Charts; however, these charts shall be no smaller than

Microsoft Word, Times New Roman or Arial Narrow, 8 point font, and used only when absolutely necessary. Text lines will be single-spaced. The background color of each page of the proposal submission shall be white or ivory stock only. Information submitted shall not exceed the page limits stated in section 5.5 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. Page numbering shall be in a sequential order (i.e., 1 through 75). Do not number each section of the proposal volume separately.

Pages Not Included in Page Count. The organizational chart, glossary 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/tabs 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 and clearly marked as such.

5.4 Electronic Copies. Electronic copies shall be submitted via AMRDEC Safe Access File

Exchange (SAFE) (https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/Welcome.aspx) using searchable (not scanned) Adobe PDF Version XI or earlier, except for Volume II, price which shall be submitted in Microsoft Excel format only. Offerors shall NOT submit any documents in PDF that cannot be electronically searched. Offerors may use JPEG for charts or screen shots. Offerors shall name files using standard naming conventions (e.g., filename.docx for MS Word, filename.xlsx for MS

Excel, filename.PDF for Portable Document Format, etc.). Each volume shall be in a single searchable, editable file and stored in a folder that corresponds to the proposal volume it represents. The files shall be named in an unambiguous manner, using plain language text, which facilitates the evaluator’s ease of accessing the files for evaluation. Offerors shall insert the file name in the header of each document.