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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)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Representations, Certification, & Other Statements

The following clauses were modified:

52.204-8 - Annual Representations and Certifications. May 2022 hereby reads as follows:

As prescribed in , insert the following provision:4.1202(a)

Annual Representations and Certifications (May 2022)

(a)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is .541612

The small business size standard is [insert size standard].(2) $29,000,000

The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to (3) furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition-

Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;(i)

Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or(ii)

Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-(iii) aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)

(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in (2) the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

Paragraph (d) applies.(i)

Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.(ii)

(c)

(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or (i) fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless-

The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;(A)

The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or(B)

The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.(C)

52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to (ii) solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-(iii) Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for (iv) Award Management.

52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-(v)

Are not set aside for small business concerns;(A)

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Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and(B)

Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.(C)

52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.(vi)

52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.(vii)

52.209-5, CertificationRegarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to (viii) exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This (ix) provision applies to all solicitations.

52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of (x) performance is specified by the Government.

52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.(xi)

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.(A)

The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.(B)

The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS (C) code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, (xiv) Equal Opportunity.

52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the (xv) solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is (xvi) anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-(xvii) designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated (xviii) items.

52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation. This provision applies to (xix) solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.(xx)

52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies (xxi) to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.(A)

If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.(B)

If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II applies.(C)

If the acquisition value is $92,319 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.(D)

52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.(xxii)

52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification. This provision applies to all (xxiii) solicitations.

52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation (xxiv) and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for (xxv) research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:(2)

[ ]Contracting Officer check as appropriate.

52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.(i)

52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.(ii)

52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.(iii)

52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair (iv) of Certain Equipment- Certification.

52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.(v)

52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).(vi)

52.227-6, Royalty Information.(vii)

Basic.(A)

Alternate I.(B)

52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.(viii)

The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM website accessed through https://www.sam.gov. (d) After reviewing the SAM information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [

]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors

L-I - INFORMATION TO OFFERORS (ITO) AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL

PREPARATION

L.1.0 Program Structure and Objectives

(a) The Government plans to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) Human Resources Multiple Personnel Functions (HRMPF). The contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, supervision, and services necessary to establish and maintain a customer service capability within the MPF; (b) Award will be made on the basis of "best value" utilizing Performance Price Tradeoff (PPT) procedures. Award will be made to the offeror that provides the "best value" to the Government over the entire period of performance.

L.1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the proposal, the offeror must follow the instructions contained 1.1.

herein. The proposal must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. The response shall consist of three (3) separate volumes; Part I - Mission Capability (Technical), Part II - Price, and Part III - Past Performance. Non-conformance with the instructions provided in this ITO may result in an offer being ineligible for award.

1.2. ONLY THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF INFORMATION REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER

EVALUATION IS REQUESTED. EFFORTS SHOULD BE MADE TO KEEP OFFERS AS CONCISE AS

POSSIBLE WITH THE EMPHASIS BEING ON PROVIDING INFORMATION ESSENTIAL FOR PROPER

. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail to provide for adequate EVALUATION evaluation and for substantiation of the validity of stated claims. Submitted documents must contain adequate information to enable the evaluation board to fully ascertain offerors capability to perform contract requirements, must meet the requirements of the RFP, and must address the evaluation factors for award.

Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

The Government requires a minimum acceptance period of 90 calendar days from the date of receipt of 1.3 offers. The offeror's proposal must affirmatively state an acceptance period equal to, or greater than, 90 calendar days.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files,) the Government will retain one copy of 1.4 all unsuccessful proposals electronically. Unless the offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals and all paper copies.

All information contained in the proposal that an offeror feels is "Proprietary Information", and therefore not 1.5 releasable under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), should be labeled "Source Selection Information--See FAR 2.101 and 3.104."

Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in L.2.1 on or before 1.6 17 January 2023 @ 1600 hours . Offers shall be submitted on the Standard Form 1449 (SF 1449). (CDT)

L.2. FORMAL COMMUNICATIONS

Any formal communication shall be submitted in writing (via email) to the POCs below. It is the offeror's 2.1 responsibility to confirm receipt of all formal communications.

767 ESF

Capt Gregory Hamlin 965 Twining Dr., Bldg. 4565 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110 Email: gregory.hamlin.2@us.af.mil

AMRDEC Safe: https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/Default.aspx Reference: Solicitation FA6800-23-R-0001

2.1.2 Debriefings

The CO will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range, whereupon they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. Offerors excluded from the competitive range may request a pre-award debriefing or they may choose to wait until after the source selection decision to request a post-award debriefing. However, offerors excluded from the competitive range are entitled to no more than one debriefing for each proposal. The CO will notify unsuccessful offerors in accordance with FAR 15.503. Upon such notification, unsuccessful offerors may request and receive a debriefing. Offerors desiring a debriefing must make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable.

2.1.3 Discrepancies

If an offeror believes the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the CO in writing with supporting rationale as well as the remedies the offeror is requesting the CO to consider as related to the omission or error. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without

This reservation includes matters of additional or substitute pages of the initial proposal. discussion.

2.1.4 Electronic Reference Documents

All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov. Potential offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

2.1.5 Oral Presentations

Oral presentations will not be used.

2.1.6 Amendments to Solicitation

If this Request for Proposal (RFP) is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged.

Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this request by the date and time specified in the amendment(s) by signing and returning the front page of each SF 1449 form. Signed amendments will be included in Volume II of the proposal.

2.1.7. Advanced Questions

Advanced questions concerning this solicitation may be submitted in writing (via email) to the POC listed above, clearly marked as "Advanced 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).

Advanced questions must be received by 767 ESF, in order for NLT 23 December 2022 by 1600 hours (CDT) an appropriate response to be given.

L.3. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

The original proposal and copies as specified in this document shall be sent to the issuing office on or 3.1.

before the date and time specified in this solicitation. Please mark all packages as follows:

Via Email:

Subject: , Solicitation No. FA6800-23-R-0001, Company Name Volume # and Title

Via AMRDEC File Description: , Solicitation No. FA6800-23-R-0001, Company Name Volume # and Title

Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission 3.2.

of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal at the time of proposal submission may result in the proposal being considered unawardable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award.

Late proposals will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(c)(3) "Submission, revisions, and withdrawals of 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.

NOTE: Offerors who submit electronic proposals via email are further cautioned that it is their responsibility to ensure their proposals arrive within the contracting officer's email inbox on time. Emails are not always delivered instantaneously and Offerors are strongly encouraged to allot sufficient time to account for potential server delays when submitting.

L.4. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

. The following instructions prescribe the format for proposals, and describe the approach to be used for the development and presentation of the 4.1 proposal data. The proposal shall include all of the information requested in the specific instructions. Failure to include all information requested

A proposal that merely reiterates or may adversely affect the evaluation and may result in a determination that the proposal is unawardable.

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 submitted in response to the solicitation.

. Proposals shall be prepared in three (3) separate and distinct volumes: 4.2. Proposal Volumes

Volume I - Mission Capability (Technical)Volume II - PriceVolume III - Past Performance . Specific guidance regarding format and content is discussed in the following paragraphs. The Government will only read4.3. Proposal Format

/evaluate the maximum number of pages allowed. The proposal content shall be formatted as follows:

a. Text: Single-spaced and printed on double-sided paper. Each side counts as 1 page (e.g. two pages per sheet of paper)

b. Font Size: Microsoft Office Word, Times New Roman, 12 font (Except for headings, titles, etc)

c. Margins: One Inch (1") left, right, top and bottom

d. Paper Size: 8.5" x 11" with a background color of white or ivory stock only

e. Page Numbering: Sequential by volume (i.e., 1, 2, 3, through 100)

Note: The font size requirements do not apply to charts, graphs, tables, etc.; however, the font size must be reasonable and easily readable. Also, page numbering within each volume must be sequential throughout the entire document. New chapters/sections do not restart the page numbering for that volume.

. Electronic Copies: Electronic copies shall be submitted via email or on AMRDEC Safe using Microsoft Office 97 through 4.5. Electronic Copies Microsoft Office 2010, or Adobe PDF Version X or earlier, with the exception of Volume II, Price (Section 2.0. of the RFP). Section 2.0. shall be submitted in Microsoft Excel format only. Offerors may use JPEG for charts or "screen shots". Offerors shall name files using standard naming conventions (i.e. filename.docx for MS Word, filename.xlsx for MS Excel, filename.pdf for Portable Document Format, etc.). utilize file DO NOT compression to submit your proposal documentation. Also, submit any documents in PDF format that are copied as "images" or Windows DO NOT Photo Gallery, etc. PDF files shall enable textual search and copy functions. 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 names 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. Electronic copies of all proposal information are required for each volume.

Evaluators will only read up to the maximum number of pages specified. All pages provided by the offeror in excess of 4.6. Copies and Page Limit.

the stated limitations will be returned to the offeror unread. Copy requirements and page limitations are as follows:

Table 1 - Copies and Page Limits

VOL TITLE PAGE LIMIT

I* MISSION CAPABILITY 100

II PRICE None

III** PAST PERFORMANCE None

* Executive Summary shall be included in Volume I - Mission Capability - limit is 2 pages and does not count against the 100 page limit for that volume

** Past Performance Information (PPI) contract references--See Instructions for Volume III--Past Performance, paragraph 8.

Page limitation is subject to exclusions stated in 4.7. One copy of each Volume shall be marked "Original".

the paragraph titled "Exceptions" below. Further, the Government will not include the following in the page limitation: Cover page(s), title pages or tables of contents, tab/section-divider pages, technical definition page (s), acronym list, cross reference matrix. Note: These pages will be counted if they contain any other information, (i.e., diagrams, extraneous data, etc). Pages marked "This Page Intentionally Left Blank" will also not be counted.

L.5. EXCEPTIONS

If the offeror finds it necessary to take exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, 5.1.

clearly indicate such exception(s) in the appropriate volume along with a complete explanation of why the exception was taken and what benefit accrues to the Government. All substantive exceptions to the solicitation requirements and supporting rationale shall be identified as such and consolidated into an overview section of the subject volume. An overview section is only required if the offeror takes exception to any requirement in the solicitation (the overview section will not be included in the proposal page limitation described above). While offerors may propose exceptions to the solicitation requirements, the Government is not obligated to accept or consider such exceptions. Further, exceptions could result in an unacceptable offer. Any change to the requirement as a result of accepting an exception shall be reflected within the resultant contract.

In the event the offeror takes no exception to the stated requirements, 5.2. a statement to this effect is required . at the front of each subject volume

L.6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOLUME I-- MISSION CAPABILITY (TECHNICAL)

. Each offeror shall submit a Technical Volume with its proposal. To facilitate the evaluation, the technical 6.1 volume should be specific, detailed, and complete to clearly and fully demonstrate that the offeror has a thorough understanding of the requirements for the accomplishment of the effort. By your proposal submission, you are representing that your firm will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. It is neither necessary or desirable for you to tell us so in your proposal. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation. 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; 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 M, Evaluation Factors for Award of this solicitation. All information that the offeror deems appropriate to address for this factor and its subfactors must be included in the proposal in an orderly format. The technical volume shall address all the technical subfactors.

6.2. Technical Contents

A. - A table of contents shall be included in Volume I. Table of Contents Each subfactor/aspect/section shall be

The pages shall be numbered sequentially in a consistent clearly marked and tabbed for easy reference.

manner as stated under Proposal Preparation Instructions.

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

C. - Included in this volume is the offeror's Executive Summary (limit is 2 pages). Executive Summary

D. - Each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be Cross Reference Matrix 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.

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.

E. - The purpose of this section is to allow the offeror to set forth in the most comprehensive Technical Section manner its understanding of the program requirements and to demonstrate its ability to meet the evaluation requirements of Section M, - Evaluation Factors for Award ; Factor 1, Mission Capability (Technical). In this section the offeror shall present a clear and concise description of how it will meet the requirements and perform the tasks and services described in the PWS (Attachment 1). The offeror shall describe the performance standards that have been established in each area and explain how performance standards will be met. This section shall not contain any pricing data. The technical section shall be completed as follows:

. Reference PWS Section 1. Submit a plan outlining the proposed labor mix, Subfactor 1 - Manpower Plan including position descriptions and skill level for each employee to accomplish services IAW the PWS. Ensure that all certifications, resumes, and/or training verification for employees are included with the Technical Proposal.

This requirement is for site lead/program manager positions only. .Subfactor 2 - CME Resume Certification The Government requests verification that the proposed CMEs are actively seeking employment at the time of proposal submission or that the proposed CMEs have given their consent for the offeror to use their resumes.

The offeror will receive an acceptable rating for this subfactor if the offeror's proposal includes a signed CME Resume Certification Form (Attachment 5) which certifies that each proposed CME is actively seeking employment and has been in contact with your company expressing a desire to be employed by your company (job fairs, interviews for previous positions, etc.) or that the proposed CMEs have given their consent for the offeror to use their resumes.

L.7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOLUME II - PRICE

The offeror shall complete Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices of the SF 1449 by inserting the price 7.1.

elements (unit price and extended amount) for all Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract line item numbers (CLINS) for the Base Year and all Option Years. For ease of administration, all Unit prices must be whole dollar values (e.g. $10.00). The extended amount must equal the whole dollar unit price multiplied by the number of units (Ensure you adjust for any rounding of figures done by MS Excel, etc.). Travel CLINs: A Not to Exceed (NTE) amount has been pre-established for these CLINS. These pre-established amounts are to be included in the offerors proposal. The price proposal shall also contain the following:

Complete in its entirety the "Offeror" portion of the Standard Form 1449. An official having authority to 7.2.

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, the most recent amendment. Failure to acknowledge the most recent amendment to the solicitation can result in an offeror being deemed unawardable.

Award CANNOT be made to an unawardable offeror. Note: Be sure to sign AND date where required.

Complete the required Representations and Certifications or indicate 7.3. Representations and Certifications.

if information is contained in the System for Award Management (SAM) located at https://www.sam.gov.

Certified cost or pricing data is not required; however, the Government 7.4. Supporting Price Backup Data.

reserves the right to request additional pricing information after receipt and evaluation of proposals if the Government determines it is necessary to establish a fair and reasonable price. The Contracting Officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the Contracting Officer will review this determination, and if in the Contracting Officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists, no additional cost information will be requested and certification will not be required. However, if at any time during this competition, the Contracting Officer determined that adequate price competition no longer exists, offerors may be required to submit information other than certified cost or pricing data to support a determination of price reasonableness.

7.5. Responsibility Determination

To assist in determining contractor responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.104-3(a), the offeror shall explain how they plan to maintain adequate financial resources for a contract of this magnitude and length. The offeror shall address a fiscal plan for covering mobilization, unexpected or emergency situations, and initial performance costs prior to recoupment in the form of monthly invoice payments.

IAW FAR 9.104-5, the offeror is required to comply with the submission regarding FAR 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters found in Section K of this RFP. Since it is the Government's intent to make Award Without Discussions IAW FAR 52.215-1, the Government may request an offeror submit additional information so a responsibility determination can be made. This request for additional information will not be construed as communications or discussions with an offeror as defined by FAR 15.306. An incomplete proposal may be considered to indicate lack of understanding of the requirement and may result in the entire proposal being determined "unacceptable" and eliminated from further consideration.

7.6. Teaming Arrangements and/or Letters of Intent

If a teaming arrangement is contemplated, provide complete, verifiable information detailing the arrangement, to include any relevant and recent information on previous teaming arrangements with same partner. Submit information relative to the formation, organization and operation of the business unit. Additional information that should be submitted shall include cost and revenue sharing agreements and any other information which describes the business arrangement. Disclose existing or planned agreements between and among the principals, each company's responsibility for financial management of the venture, the business systems contemplated for use by the entity and their location.

L.8. INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOLUME 3 - PAST PERFORMANCE

Each offeror shall submit a Past Performance Volume with its proposal. The Past Performance Volume and 8.1.

Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) are due It is the no later than 17 January 2023, 1600 hours CDT.

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 Sectiom M of this solicitation. Specific guidelines and requirements about volume content and format are provided in this section.

Offerors may provide information for a 8.2. Past Performance Information (PPI) Contract References.

maximum of three (3) different contracts and/or task orders for which they served as the prime contractor, a subcontractor, a partner, or a joint venture partner that are recent and relevant as defined in this solicitation. In addition, the offeror may provide PPI for a maximum of three (3) different contracts and/or task orders for each proposed subcontractor, proposed partner, and/or proposed joint venture that are recent and relevant as defined in this solicitation. To clarify, if an offeror has two subcontractors or partners, the offeror may submit three (3) references as prime and three (3) for each subcontractor for a total of up to 9 references.

. Recency is defined as active contract performance (minimum of six (6) 8.3. Past Performance Recency months) during the three (3) years preceding the date of issuance of this solicitation. References for contracts with less than six (6) months of performance will not be considered.

Offerors shall submit performance information on contracts they consider 8.4. Past Performance Relevancy.

relevant to this effort. This information should include rationale supporting their 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 M - Evaluation Factors and Basis of Award, of this solicitation.

The Past Performance Volume shall contain the following sections (at a minimum): 8.5. PPI Contents.

A. Table of Contents

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

C. - Describe the nature or portion of the work on the proposed effort to be performed by the offeror Summary 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. - To facilitate the evaluation process, offerors Table of Past Performance Information Contract References 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 references 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 UEI Number Current Point of Contact (i.e., CO, Technical Program Manager, etc.)

Current Phone Number(s) for listed POCs

2. For references where the offeror performed as a Subcontractor:

PRIME Contract Number in reference/ Dollar Value / Period of Performance

Prime Contractor's Name / Full Address / Phone Number / Cage Code / UEI 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 Subcontractor's Name / Full Address / Phone Number / Cage Code / UEI Number Current Point of Contact (i.e., CO, Technical Program Manager, COTR, 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

- If a teaming arrangement, partner arrangement, or joint venture is Present Performance Contract References 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 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 an overview 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, 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) for this solicitation. The offeror should 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 form and reports shall be provided unaltered in their entirety.

3. Offerors Rebuttal of Adverse Past Performance Information (if applicable) - The offeror is allowed to provide a rebuttal to unfavorable past performance information if it did not do so on the original report or form. The offeror shall limit this rebuttal to addressing the specific negative comments. The offeror shall clearly distinguish between any rebuttal already provided on a form or report and those rebuttals provided specifically for the purpose of this proposal.

4. (If applicable) - Past performance information concerning subcontractors and teaming Subcontractor Consent 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 (see RFP Attachment 4) for the Government to disclose its past performance information to the prime during exchanges and debriefs.

F. - Many companies have acquired, been acquired by, or otherwise Organization Structure Change History 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 relevafnce of any efforts you identify for past performance evaluation/performance 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.

When completed CPARS or similar reports are submitted to 8.6. Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs).

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 Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) to each performance reference cited. The responsibility to send out the form rests solely with the offeror. The information contained therein shall be considered source selection sensitive and not releasable outside of the Government. Completed questionnaires shall be sent directly from the reference to this office via email to Capt Gregory Hamlin (gregory.hamlin.2@us.af.mil). Offerors must ensure that completed questionnaires are submitted to this office no later than the proposal receipt date established in the solicitation.

. Past performance information for contracts not 8.7. Past Performance Information from Other Sources 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 may be used in the evaluation of the offeror's past performance. While the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of demonstrating relevancy and providing current, accurate, and complete past performance information rests with the offeror.

(if applicable) 8.8. Offerors Rebuttal of Adverse Past Performance Information The offeror is allowed to provide a rebuttal unfavorable past performance information if it did not do so on the original report or form. The offeror shall limit this rebuttal to addressing the specific negative comments. The offeror shall clearly distinguish between any rebuttal already provided on a form or report and those rebuttals provided specifically for the purpose of this proposal.

8.9. Additional Data

The Government may ask questions of, conduct interviews with, and/or request additional performance information from any of the past performance references submitted as part of the offeror's proposal. Past performance information may be obtained from sources such as the Government's Past Performance Information Retrieval System ( ), questionnaires tailored for the subject requirement, the Defense Contract PPIRS Management Agency, interviews with Program Managers, COs, and Award Fee Determining Officials, and other sources known to the Government. Available information from previous source selections or contractor capability assessments may be used if the information is recent and relevant. The recency and relevancy of the past performance information are important in determining the contracts, programs, and efforts that will be reviewed. The Government reserves the right to obtain more past performance data from any source that it deems appropriate.

L.9. DEBRIEFING OF OFFERORS

Debriefings are conducted with the goal of identifying to unsuccessful offerors where changes can be made 9.1.

to improve future source selection participation.

Successful or unsuccessful offerors may request debriefings by providing a written request to the Procuring 9.2.

CO. Debriefings shall be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.505(a) (1) for pre-award debriefings and FAR 15.506(d) for post-award debriefings.

Evaluation Factors for Award

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

M.1. SOURCE SELECTION

1.0 Basis for Contract Award

1.1. This is a competitive source selection using Price - Past Performance Tradeoff (PPT) source selection process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, and Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) Mandatory Procedures 5315.3, Source Selection. One award will be made as a result of this solicitation to the offeror who is deemed responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9 and whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements with an "Acceptable" rating in all technical subfactors. If an offeror fails to meet all solicitation requirements, the Government may not make an award to that offeror. The PPT source selection process only permits tradeoffs between price and past performance factors.

1.2. IAW FAR 15.306, Exchanges With Offerors After Receipt of Proposals, and FAR 52.215-1, the Government intends to evaluate proposals and reserves the right to open discussions, or to award a contract without discussions, with offerors (except clarifications as describes in FAR 15.306(a)).

Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determined them to be necessary.

1.3. The Government reserves the right to incorporate into this contract, by reference or full text, portions of the successful offeror's proposal submitted in response to this solicitation and as revised and supplemented through the date of Final Proposal Revision (FPR). The Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the terms and conditions of this contract take precedence over any ambiguity in the contractor's proposal. In those areas where the contractor's proposal exceeds the stated PWS requirements, the contractor's proposal is binding and prevails. The contractor is expected and required to adhere to their proposed approach in meeting the contract requirements.

1.4. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by…