RFP Amendment FA4890-20-R-0003-0001.pdf

R

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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.)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The Purpose of This Amendment Is: The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to incorporate the following revisions:

1) Extend the Offer Due Date in Block 8 of the SF Form 1449 to 08 Jan 2020 at 1300 EST.

2) Revise the POC listed in Block 7a & 7b of the SF Form 1449 and ADDENDUM to 52.212-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS to Imelda (Daisy) Reantaso at (757) 225-5797 or imelda.reantaso.1@us.af.mil and Kelli Wright at kelli.wright.1@us.af.mil.

3) Incorporate Attachment 01, Performance Work Statement (PWS) revision, dated 5 Dec 19.

List of Attachments

The following attachments were added:

C2 PWS version 5 Dec 19

The following attachments were deleted:

C2 PWS version 0 21 Oct 19

Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

ADDENDUM to 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018)

FAR Clause 52.212-1(c) Offer expiration date. Proposals in response to this solicitation will be valid for 210 calendar days.

SPECIAL NOTICES TO OFFERORS

This solicitation is to provide non-personal services for the follow-on Command and Control (C2) contract providing contract academic training (CAT), courseware development (CWD), distance learning architecture (DLA) services, training system support/mission system interface, and staff support services to the Control and Reporting Center (CRC), Battle Control Center (BCC), Air Operations Center (AOC), and Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) missions at various locations in ACC, ANG, AETC, USAFE, and PACAF.

Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. 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.

The Offeror must possess a facility clearance equal to the highest classification stated on the Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) attached to the solicitation. 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 Top Secret Facility Clearance for this contract and thus are prohibited from submitting proposals.

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.

FA489020R00030001

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 Any and all information contained in the proposal that the offeror feels is "Proprietary Information" is not releasable under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and should be labeled "Proprietary Information, Source Selection Information--See FAR 2.101 and 3.104."

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 been waived by the PCO to assist with the efficiency of this requirement. The contractor base is known and the contracting officer, IAW FAR 9.105-2, will document and report past performance prior to award.

1.5 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 II, Price.

1.6 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.

1.7 Offerors may submit questions pertaining to the solicitation on or before 16 Dec 19 at 1600 EST, referencing solicitation #: FA4890-20-R-0003. All questions shall be submitted via email to Ms. Imelda (Daisy) Reantaso at imelda.reantaso.1@us.af.mil and Ms. Kelli Wright (kelli.wright.1@us.af.mil)

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.

HQ ACC AMIC/PKB

Kelli Wright (CO) kelli.wright.1@us.af.mil

129 Andrews Ave., Suite 110

Joint Base Langley-Eustis VA 23665-2788

HQ ACC AMIC/PKB

Imelda (Daisy) Reantaso (CM) imelda.reantaso.1@us.af.mil

129 Andrews Ave., Suite 110

Joint Base Langley-Eustis VA 23665-2788

Reference: Solicitation FA4890-20-R-0003

3.0 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

The pre-proposal conference will be held at Luke AFB, AZ on 10 Oct 19 starting at 0900 hours local time. All potential offerors are encouraged to attend. 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. 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 Kelli Wright.

3.2 Advance Questions. Questions concerning this solicitation should be submitted under separate cover, 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 HQ 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 Kelli Wright.

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 SF Form 1449.

Please mark all packages as follows:

DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM

ATTN: Imelda Reantaso and Kelli Wright

HQ ACC AMIC/PKB

129 Andrews St

Langley AFB, VA 23665

Solicitation No. FA4890-20-R-0003, Volume # and Title

Note: No hand-delivered proposals shall be accepted.

Electronic proposals may be submitted via DOD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil).

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 two (2) separate and distinct volumes:

Volume I - Technical Capability

Volume II - 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 1/2" 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. Volume I, Technical - Facility Clearance, organizational chart, glossary of abbreviations and acronyms, and cross-reference matrix and 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 as stated in paragraph 5.5 below, and if applicable exceptions will be documented in each volumes executive summary and clearly marked as such.

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. Both 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. If requested, Volume II - Price shall be submitted in Microsoft Excel 2010 or later. 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 paragraph 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. One copy of each Volume shall be marked "Original" and shall include a signature on the SF Form 1449 in Volume II, Price. Copy requirements and page limitations are as follows:

VOL TITLE PAPER COPIES CD ROM Page Limit Due Date

I TECHNICAL CAPABILITY 9 1 75 8 Jan 2020

II PRICE 1 1 None 8 Jan 2020

Notes:

Volume I , Technical Capability - Facility Clearance shall be included as the first page of the volume and an Executive Summary shall be included in Volume I, Technical Capability - Summary not to exceed 4 pages. The 4 page limitation is not included in the 75-page limit for Volume I.

Volume II, Price, is for price only - Technical information shall not be included in this volume. The original, plus required copies shall be submitted IAW the instructions provided in paragraph 5.5 for evaluation. See paragraph 7.4 for requested Supporting Price Backup Data.

5.6 Cross-Referencing. Offerors shall not cross reference between Volumes I and II. Each Volume shall be written on a stand alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated without cross-referencing to the other Volume of the proposal. NOTE: 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.

Solicitation Exceptions should include the following in table format:

Solicitation Document -- Contract Line Items section, PWS, etc.

Page/Paragraph -- Applicable Page and Paragraph Numbers

Requirement/Portion -- Identify the requirement or portion to which exception is taken

Rationale & Impact -- 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 proposal Volume I in the Executive Summary.

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

6.1 To facilitate the evaluation, the Technical Capability 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 all 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 Capability Criteria set forth in the addenda to 52.212-2, 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 Capability Volume shall address all the technical subfactors. This section shall not contain any pricing data.

6.2 Technical Contents

A. Each offeror shall provide proof that it possesses a Facility Clearance equal to the highest classification stated on the Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) attached to the solicitation.

B. 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/sequential manner as stated under Proposal Preparation Instructions, paragraph 5.3.

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

D. Executive Summary. Included in this volume is the offeror's Executive Summary (limit is 4 pages).

It should include a concise summary of the offeror's proposed approach to the C2 CAT/CWD/DL effort.

E. 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 the other volume of the proposal. The cross-reference matrix is to assist in the proposal preparation process. 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 Appendix 1 to Addenda to 52.212-1 and paragraph 5.6 for instruction on cross-referencing.

SUBFACTOR A:

Manning Requirements and Analysis. Under this subfactor, the Government will evaluate four (4) aspects:

Aspect I - Training Workload Management Plan

a) Clearly demonstrates management, approaches, methods, innovations, and policies to ensure crewmembers are trained, courseware is developed, and DLA maintained. This plan shall include workload analysis and long range planning, as well as proposed scheduling procedures in accordance with PWS para 1.6.

b) Demonstrates the lines of authority and responsibility among personnel, and formal and informal lines of communication between the organization and Government personnel. If sub-contractors are proposed, include an organizational chart depicting which positions shall be filled by the prime and sub-contractor as well as a description of the how the duties and responsibilities are allocated between each contractor IAW PWS para 1.6.

Aspect II - CAT Manning Workload Analysis

a) Demonstrates a detailed CRC CAT manning workload analysis that clearly explains all proposed manning, manning mix (including number of personnel per position), full and part-time employees (if used), for CAT instruction and management at each site. CAT man year calculations will include all direct, indirect and ancillary time; scheduled leave, holidays and any other workload capability. The analysis shall show how offeror arrived at proposed manpower ensuring all PWS requirements are met. (IAW PWS Appendix 1, para A1.2.1. and A1.2.2.)

b) Demonstrates a detailed BCC/PACAF CAT manning workload analysis that clearly explains all proposed manning, manning mix (including number of personnel per position), full and part-time employees (if used), for CAT instruction and management at each site. CAT man year calculations will include all direct, indirect and ancillary time; scheduled leave, holidays and any other workload capability. The analysis shall show how offeror arrived at proposed manpower ensuring all PWS requirements are met. (IAW PWS Appendix 1, para A1.2.3.)

Aspect III - CWD Manning Workload Analysis

a) Presents a detailed CRC courseware development (CWD) manning workload analysis for all courseware requirements. Explain the proposed manning and manning mix, including number of personnel per position. Explain the proposed development time in hours for each courseware deliverable, providing a percentage breakdown of each proposed courseware skill for each type of courseware, and clearly identifying proposed manpower for each skill to meet all PWS requirements.

(IAW PWS Appendix 1, para A1.3.1.)

b) Presents a detailed BCC/PACAF courseware development (CWD) manning workload analysis for all courseware requirements. Explain the proposed manning and manning mix, including number of personnel per position. Explain the proposed development time in hours for each courseware deliverable, providing a percentage breakdown of each proposed courseware skill for each type of courseware, and clearly identifying proposed manpower for each skill to meet all PWS requirements.

(IAW PWS Appendix 1, para A1.3.2. and A1.3.3.)

Aspect IV - Staff Support Manning Workload Analysis

a) Demonstrates a clear understanding of CRC support positions workload and proposed manning meets PWS requirements for productive work hours. (IAW PWS Appendix 1, para A1.4.1., A1.4.1.1., and A1.4.3.)

b) Demonstrates a clear understanding of BCC / PACAF support positions workload and proposed manning meets PWS requirements for productive work hours. (IAW PWS Appendix 1, para A1.4.2., A1.4.4., and Optional CLINs)

c) Demonstrates a clear understanding of TACP support positions workload and proposed manning meets PWS requirements for productive work hours. (IAW PWS Appendix 1, para A1.4.5., A1.4.6., and Optional CLINs)

d) Demonstrates a clear understanding of DLA management, operations, and maintenance manpower requirements and provides a clear explanation of number and location(s) of DLA support personnel. (IAW PWS para 1.3.3, 1.6, and 4.1.1.1.)

SUBFACTOR B:

Distance Learning Architecture (DLA). Under this subfactor, the Government will evaluate three (3) aspects:

Aspect I - Overall DLA

a) Clearly demonstrates how the proposed DLA ensures all data, files, records, lessons, reports, etc.

from the current DLA (MySQL database; Moodle software for ED) will transfer to any proposed DL architecture without loss of data. Explains how the database (SQL Server) for training records is transferred with no loss of data IAW PWS para 1.3.3.1.1.

b) Clearly explain how the proposed DLA systems/equipment will be functional at the end of the phase-in period, with any proposed upgrades or enhancements functional no later than the end of the base year IAW PWS para 1.3.3.1.2.

c) Proposal explains how the contractor will maintain and sustain the DLA, to include redundant master file system(s), back-up procedures and equipment to prevent any loss of data in case of catastrophic events (i.e., hardware and/or software failure, server malfunctions, fire, flood, electrical failure, etc) IAW PWS para 1.3.3.6.3.

d) Clearly explains how the contractor shall provide training for all software releases, management of content objects, use of supporting documentation, and methods to employ the applications of the DLA IAW PWS para 1.3.3.1.5.

Aspect II - DLA Support

a) Clearly describes how the proposed DLA will provide continuous CAC-enabled access (available 24/7) to C2 operations world- wide. DLA contains redundant measures and or equipment to achieve an operational performance measure of 95 percent reliability. Down time response shall be less than three hours from notification IAW PWS para 1.3.3.1.8. and 1.3.3.6.2.

b) Clear description of process to provide Distance Learning Manager support to include serving as the project task lead, and implementing the DLA and overall educational/instructional environment IAW PWS para 4.1.1.1.

c) Clear description of process to provide help desk support to include access methods, problem resolution and response times IAW PWS para 1.3.3.1.9.

Aspect III - DLA Functionality

a) Clearly explain how the proposed DLA will accomplish the functions of the current DLA as a Learning Management System (LMS) IAW PWS para 1.3.3.2. and Evaluation Database (ED) IAW PWS para 1.3.3.5.

b) Clearly explain how the proposed DLA will accomplish the functions of the current DLA as a Knowledge Management System (KMS) IAW PWS para 1.3.3.3.

SUBFACTOR C:

Employee Training Approach and Quality Control Plan. Under this subfactor, the Government will evaluate two (2) aspects:

Aspect I - Contractor Training and Certification

a) Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the initial and continuation training and certification of all CAT and CWD personnel supporting this PWS. Explains how the offeror shall evaluate and provide training for previously qualified and newly hired personnel IAW PWS para 1.5.1.

b) Clearly explains how contract instructors shall be qualified in each lesson or each major block of lessons and each type of training device event that they instruct, describes documentation/record keeping for these qualifications, and how qualification information will be provided to the Government IAW PWS para 1.5.2.

c) Clearly explains the re-qualification process/procedures when an instructor is de-certified or goes non-current IAW PWS para 1.5.4.

Aspect II - Quality Control Plan

a) Provides an effective inspection system used to cover all services listed in the Service Summary (refer to PWS Section 2). Clearly explains the specifics as to the areas to be inspected on a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency of inspections, and the title and organizational placement of the inspectors IAW PWS para 1.4.10.2.

b) Clearly explains the records documenting inspections and corrective or preventive measures taken. Clearly explains how the records of inspections shall be kept and made available to the Government throughout the contract performance period IAW PWS para 1.4.10.3.

SUBFACTOR D:

All Other Plans and Contractor Furnished Equipment. Under this subfactor, the Government will evaluate one (1) aspect:

Aspect I - Phase-In Plan

a) Provides an effective and comprehensive plan to detail how the contractor shall meet Phase-In Plan requirements including discussions of workload estimates, priority allocations of personnel and resources, scheduled completion dates of key events (i.e. milestone charts), and plans for mitigating risk factors IAW PWS para 1.4.6.

b) Provides a detailed list of Contractor Furnished Equipment to include DLA and Electronic Attack jammer IAW PWS para 1.4.6.1.; 1.3.4.1.; 3.6.1. and 3.6.2.

7.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOLUME II -- PRICE PROPOSAL (FACTOR 3)

7.1 The offeror shall complete Schedule B of the solicitation (Schedule of Supplies and Services (CLINS)) by inserting the price elements (unit price and extended amount) for all contract line item numbers (CLINS), including Phase-In, Base Year, Option Year Periods, and Optional CLINs. For ease of administration, all TOTAL pricing should be rounded to whole dollar amounts and evenly divisible by 12. The solicitation will provide pre-established NTE amounts for the FFP NTE Travel CLINs that will become part of the total evaluated price for all offerors.

7.2 Complete in its entirety the "Offeror" portion of the Standard Form 1449. An official having authority to legally bind the company contractually must sign and date the Standard Form 1449. One copy of the Standard Form 1449 must bear an original signature and if applicable, all amendments.

Failure to acknowledge any amendment(s) to the solicitation can result in an offeror being deemed non-compliant. Note: Be sure to sign and date where required.

7.3 Representations and Certifications. Complete the required Representations and Certifications or indicate if information is contained in the System for Award Management (SAM) located at https:// www.sam.gov.

7.4 Supporting Price Backup Data. Certified cost or pricing data is not required. However, the Government reserves the right to request Supporting Price Backup Data after receipt and during evaluation of proposals. Supporting data should explain the methodology used in developing proposed CLIN prices. Supporting data shall be provided in a table format, to include, at a minimum, a breakdown (by CLIN) of labor (labor category, number of positions and productive hours and rates used), breakout of Other Direct Costs (ODC), Direct and Indirect Rates, and subcontract costs. Supporting data may be submitted in a format selected by the offeror, but must address the information requested in this paragraph.

8.0 DEBRIEFING OF OFFERORS

8.1 Debriefings are conducted with the goal of identifying to unsuccessful offerors where changes can be made to improve future source selection participation.

8.2 Successful or unsuccessful offerors may request debriefings by providing a written request to the Procuring Contracting Officer. Debriefings shall be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.505 for pre-award debriefings and FAR 15.506 for post-award debriefings.

9.0 RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION

9.1 For the purposes of making a determination of contractor responsibility, past performance information may be obtained from sources such as the Government's Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), the Defense Contract Management Agency, interviews with Program Managers, COs, and Award Fee Determining Officials, and other sources known to the Government.

The Government reserves the right to obtain more past performance data from any source that it deems appropriate.

(Appendix 1 to Addendum to 52.212-1)

Technical Factor Cross-Reference Matrix

As part of Offerors' proposals, a separate cross-reference matrix shall be completed and submitted with Volume I, Technical Capability. The cross-reference matrix is attached to the RFP to assist in the proposal preparation process. Offerors shall complete this attachment with page and paragraph number references from their Technical Capability Volume. Offerors may provide additional references as deemed necessary. Offerors are ultimately responsible for ensuring that their proposal fully addresses all areas and that all requested information is completed in accordance with this solicitation.

CP 757 225 7678

129 ANDREWS ST BLDG 664 STE 110

LANGLEY AFB, VA 23665

United States Imelda Reantaso, Email: imelda.reantaso.1@us.af.mil Telephone: 757-225-5797

SEE CONTINUATION PAGE

Email: kelli.wright.1@us.af.mil Telephone: 757-225-1570