FA7014-08-R-0023 FINAL Solicitation.doc

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

1. FAR Clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated herein.

2. Addendum to FAR52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS, is incorporated herein.

3. CLIN pricing need not be provided. The Contracting Officer will fill in the CLIN blanks at time of award. The CLIN prices are estimates, subject to change.

4. Fair Opportunity Task Order Procedures are incorporated herein.

Firm Fixed Price Services

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Professional Defense Research, Science & Engineering Technical Advisory & Assistance Support (A&AS) Services on a Firm Fixed Price basis in accordance with the applicable Ordering Table, attached Performance Work Statement, and DD Form 254.

FOB: Destination

NSN: R499-01-N15-5010

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: DWAM80287

SIGNAL CODE: A

MAX

NET AMT

Labor Hour Services

LH

The Contractor shall provide Professional Defense Research, Science & Engineering Technical Advisory & Assistance Support (A&AS) Services on a Labor Hour basis in accordance with the applicable Ordering Table, attached Performance Work Statement, and DD Form 254.

FOB: Destination

NSN: R499-01-N15-5010

TOT MAX PRICE

Other Direct Costs

COST

The Contractor shall provide Other Direct Costs (Supplies, Equipment, etc.), when preapproved and prices are proven both fair and reasonable by the Quality Assurance Person or Contracting Officer, in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and DD Form 254. Office of the Secretary of Defense estimates this CLIN Not To Exceed $4k per year.

FOB: Destination

NSN: R499-01-N15-5010

MAX COST

Travel

COST

The Contractor shall Travel, when preapproved by the Quality Assurance Person or Contracting Officer, in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and DD Form 254. In accordance with FAR 31.205-46 travel costs to be reimbursed at rates not to exceed the maximum locality per diem rates (the combination of lodging, meals and incidentals) in effect at the time of travel, as set forth in the Federal Travel Regulations, Joint Travel Regulation and Standard Regulations, Section 925, as applicable. All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. Office of the Secretary of Defense estimates this CLIN Not To Exceed $15k per year.

FOB: Destination

NSN: R499-01-N15-5010

MAX COST

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Professional Defense Research, Science & Engineering Technical Advisory & Assistance Support (A&AS) Services on a Firm Fixed Price basis in accordance with the applicable Ordering Table, attached Performance Work Statement, and DD Form 254.

FOB: Destination

NSN: R499-01-N15-5010

MAX

LH

The Contractor shall provide Professional Defense Research, Science & Engineering Technical Advisory & Assistance Support (A&AS) Services on a Labor Hour basis in accordance with the applicable Ordering Table, attached Performance Work Statement, and DD Form 254.

FOB: Destination

COST

The Contractor shall provide Other Direct Costs (Supplies, Equipment, etc.), when preapproved and prices are proven both fair and reasonable by the Quality Assurance Person or Contracting Officer, in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and DD Form 254. Office of the Secretary of Defense estimates this CLIN Not To Exceed $4k per year.

FOB: Destination

MAX COST

COST

The Contractor shall Travel, when preapproved by the Quality Assurance Person or Contracting Officer, in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and DD Form 254. In accordance with FAR 31.205-46 travel costs to be reimbursed at rates not to exceed the maximum locality per diem rates (the combination of lodging, meals and incidentals) in effect at the time of travel, as set forth in the Federal Travel Regulations, Joint Travel Regulation and Standard Regulations, Section 925, as applicable. All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. Office of the Secretary of Defense estimates this CLIN Not To Exceed $15k per year.

FOB: Destination

MAX COST

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Professional Defense Research, Science & Engineering Technical Advisory & Assistance Support (A&AS) Services on a Firm Fixed Price basis in accordance with the applicable Ordering Table, attached Performance Work Statement, and DD Form 254.

FOB: Destination

MAX

LH

The Contractor shall provide Professional Defense Research, Science & Engineering Technical Advisory & Assistance Support (A&AS) Services on a Labor Hour basis in accordance with the applicable Ordering Table, attached Performance Work Statement, and DD Form 254.

FOB: Destination

COST

The Contractor shall provide Other Direct Costs (Supplies, Equipment, etc.), when preapproved and prices are proven both fair and reasonable by the Quality Assurance Person or Contracting Officer, in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and DD Form 254. Office of the Secretary of Defense estimates this CLIN Not To Exceed $4k per year.

FOB: Destination

MAX COST

COST

The Contractor shall Travel, when preapproved by the Quality Assurance Person or Contracting Officer, in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and DD Form 254. In accordance with FAR 31.205-46 travel costs to be reimbursed at rates not to exceed the maximum locality per diem rates (the combination of lodging, meals and incidentals) in effect at the time of travel, as set forth in the Federal Travel Regulations, Joint Travel Regulation and Standard Regulations, Section 925, as applicable. All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. Office of the Secretary of Defense estimates this CLIN Not To Exceed $15k per year.

FOB: Destination

MAX COST

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Professional Defense Research, Science & Engineering Technical Advisory & Assistance Support (A&AS) Services on a Firm Fixed Price basis in accordance with the applicable Ordering Table, attached Performance Work Statement, and DD Form 254.

FOB: Destination

MAX

LH

The Contractor shall provide Professional Defense Research, Science & Engineering Technical Advisory & Assistance Support (A&AS) Services on a Labor Hour basis in accordance with the applicable Ordering Table, attached Performance Work Statement, and DD Form 254.

FOB: Destination

COST

The Contractor shall provide Other Direct Costs (Supplies, Equipment, etc.), when preapproved and prices are proven both fair and reasonable by the Quality Assurance Person or Contracting Officer, in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and DD Form 254. Office of the Secretary of Defense estimates this CLIN Not To Exceed $4k per year.

FOB: Destination

MAX COST

COST

The Contractor shall Travel, when preapproved by the Quality Assurance Person or Contracting Officer, in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and DD Form 254. In accordance with FAR 31.205-46 travel costs to be reimbursed at rates not to exceed the maximum locality per diem rates (the combination of lodging, meals and incidentals) in effect at the time of travel, as set forth in the Federal Travel Regulations, Joint Travel Regulation and Standard Regulations, Section 925, as applicable. All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. Office of the Secretary of Defense estimates this CLIN Not To Exceed $15k per year.

FOB: Destination

MAX COST

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Professional Defense Research, Science & Engineering Technical Advisory & Assistance Support (A&AS) Services on a Firm Fixed Price basis in accordance with the applicable Ordering Table, attached Performance Work Statement, and DD Form 254.

FOB: Destination

MAX

LH

The Contractor shall provide Professional Defense Research, Science & Engineering Technical Advisory & Assistance Support (A&AS) Services on a Labor Hour basis in accordance with the applicable Ordering Table, attached Performance Work Statement, and DD Form 254.

FOB: Destination

COST

The Contractor shall provide Other Direct Costs (Supplies, Equipment, etc.), when preapproved and prices are proven both fair and reasonable by the Quality Assurance Person or Contracting Officer, in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and DD Form 254. Office of the Secretary of Defense estimates this CLIN Not To Exceed $4k per year.

FOB: Destination

MAX COST

COST

The Contractor shall Travel, when preapproved by the Quality Assurance Person or Contracting Officer, in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and DD Form 254. In accordance with FAR 31.205-46 travel costs to be reimbursed at rates not to exceed the maximum locality per diem rates (the combination of lodging, meals and incidentals) in effect at the time of travel, as set forth in the Federal Travel Regulations, Joint Travel Regulation and Standard Regulations, Section 925, as applicable. All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. Office of the Secretary of Defense estimates this CLIN Not To Exceed $15k per year.

FOB: Destination

MAX COST

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$500,000.00

$95,000,000.00

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

22-JUN-2009

MS. MINDY MONTGOMERY

3040 DEFENSE PENTAGON

WASHINGTON DC 20301-3040

(703) 697-1804

FOB: Destination

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INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2007)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(l) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (http://assist.daps.dla.mil).

(ii) Quick Search (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,000, and offers of $3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS +4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address. The DUNS +4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same parent concern. If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. An offeror within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://www.dnb.com. An offeror located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number.

(k) Central Contractor Registration. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

A. The following introductory information (letter format is acceptable) is required on the first page of Section I of your offer:

(1) Solicitation Number FA7014-08-R-0023

(2) Name and address of offeror;

(3) Name, telephone number, e-mail and fax number of the point-of-contact;

(4) Name of company’s contract administration office (if available);

(5) Confirmation of type of contract action;

(6) Total proposed price;

(7) Whether you will require the use of Government property in the performance of the agreement, and, if so, what property: N/A because this is specified in Performance Work Statement (PWS);

(8) Contract type: Federal Supply Order from GSA Schedule

(9) Date of submission; and,

(10) Name, title and signature of authorized representative in accordance with FAR 4.102.

B. Program Structure and Objectives: This is a competitive best value source selection in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Commercial), FAR Part 15 (Source Selection Procedures), and AFFARS Part 15 Informational Guidance (5315.101-1) for Performance Price Tradeoff (PPT) acquisitions. The Government intends to award at least two (2) contracts. The Government reserves the right to award more or fewer if the Source Selection Authority determines it is in the Government's best interest based on a consideration of one or more of the following items: available funding, the need to sustain adequate competition, and the availability of best value proposals following completion of evaluation of the proposals received. The contract consists of a one-year base ordering period with four consecutive one-year options. The program ceiling is $95M inclusive of all multiple contract awards and any/all options exercised.

C. General Instructions:

(1) The government intends to award a contract without discussions with respective offerors. 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 determines them to be necessary. If the Government awards without discussions, the offerors may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of proposals (e.g., the relevance of an offeror’s past performance information and adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond) or to resolve minor clerical errors.

(2) The proposal shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall submit qualifications and resumes (No Names) of individuals intended to use for performance of contract. Offerors shall assume that the government has no prior knowledge of their experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal. The offeror’s proposal must convey to the Government that the offeror is capable; possesses sufficient technical expertise and experience; possesses sufficient resources; and is able to plan, organize, and use those resources in a coordinated and timely fashion such that technical requirements will be achieved and costs will be controlled.

(3) Offerors should address questions, concerns, or requests for clarification in writing (by e-mail) to the point of contact listed below by no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 17 April 2008. Please call to confirm reciept. No other Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. Electronic submissions shall be timely and followed up with a phone call confirming receipt prior to the due date and time. AFDW Acquisition assumes no responsibility for non-delivery due to problems with access to the installation. AFDW/A7KI will post an amendment to this solicitation answering questions. We will not post duplicate questions.

Ms. Marion Faulhaber

Contracting Officer

Telephone: 202-404-7824

Fax: 202-767-7892 marion.faulhaber@bolling.af.mil Mr. Michael Nannery

Contract Specialist

Telephone: 202-767-7980

Fax: 202-767-7817 michael.nannery@bolling.af.mil Ms. Natalie Sitkowski

Chief, AFDW/A7KI

Telephone: 202-767-8107

Fax: 202-767-7817

Natalie.Sitkowski@afncr.af.mil

(4) Proposals shall be submitted on 8 ½ x 11-inch paper, double-spaced in three (3) sections. Except for reproduced sections of the solicitation document, text shall be no smaller than 12 point. Margins on all four sides of each sheet will be at least one inch. All pages shall be printed on one side only. Special consideration will not be given for colors, pictures or unnecessary graphics. Audio and Video recordings, or any other electronic media, to include responses to this solicitation (e.g. CD, tape, electronic transmission) will not be accepted. E-MAIL, GSA E-BUY OR ANY ELECTRONIC RESPONSE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

(5) To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Proposals shall be submitted as follows w/solicitation attachments completed as required or may be considered non-responsive:

Table 1

b. Provide signed SF 1449 and signed SF 30/ Amendments (if applicable);

c. Provide fully completed Ordering Tables for each contract type (FFP & LH) for Base and all Option Year Periods (Attachment 8);

d. Provide the fully completed IDIQ Total Evaluated Price (TEP – Attachment 9) Form;

e. Provide Representations & Certifications; and

f. Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in this solicitation and return them with your proposal, in their entirety.

g. This Price Volume is due by no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 1 May 2008.

ALL SIGNATURES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 4.102.

II

Mission Capability

(Original plus three copies)

a. Maximum of 25 pages to address the basic contract IDIQ requirements for Technical Qualifications (shall address 52.212-2 paragraph 1.2.1.1) and Management Approach (shall address 52.212-2 paragraph 1.2.1.2);

1. Provide qualification statements of proposed individuals (No Names) and a narrative stating how proposed personnel would meet the requirements;

2. Provide detailed information on meeting security requirements as listed in DD 254 (Attachment 2) – See FAR Clause 52.212-2, paragraph 1.2.1.1.5 for details;

3. Provide your Small Business Subcontracting Plan that demonstrates sound and effective methods to determine subcontracting goals, encourage small business participation, and implement policies that meet the requirements of FAR Part 19 and its supplements. Small Businesses will address how they will manage compliance with the Limitation on Subcontract clause (excluded from the page count limitations); and

b. This Mission Capability Volume is due by no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 1 May 2008.

(Original plus three copies)

a. Each offeror shall submit a past performance proposal, containing past performance information on relevant and related references of the same or similar work in terms of size and scope within the past three (3) years with at least 6 months of performance;

b. Offerors shall distribute the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 3) to the reference POCs identified in the Past Performance Section. The reference POCs shall complete and deliver the questionnaire (Attachment 3) to the Contracting Officer identified on the questionnaire;

c. Provide the information requested in Attachment 4 [one (1) page per reference] for all performance references. The contractor shall provide information on references and subcontractor consent letters for this part of the Past Performance submission; and

d. This Past Performance Volume is due by no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 1 May 2008.

OFFERORS ARE CAUTIONED THAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL USE DATA PROVIDED BY EACH OFFEROR IN THIS SECTION AND DATA OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES IN THE EVALUATION OF PAST PERFORMANCE.

(6) In addition to these requirements, provide the following on the cover page (not included in the page count) of each section:

(a) Solicitation title and number;

(b) Name, address, and contact information of offeror;

(c) Name of section;

(d) Date of proposal and validity date; and

(e) Indicate of whether the section is an original or copy.

(7) Each section shall have a table of contents. All attachments or appendices shall be identified in the table of contents included in the page count, unless specified otherwise.

(8) All sections shall contain page numbers. Offeror shall use a standard page numbering system. All critical information from any appendices shall be summarized in the technical proposal.

(9) If page limitations are exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

(10) Pricing Information: All pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Price proposal section.

(11) All submitted information shall be unclassified.

(12) SPECIAL MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: All proposals shall be identified with the solicitation number on the outside of the mailing container and sent via UPS, Federal Express, or Courier. Please note the Government is not responsible for shipping and proposal costs. DO NOT SEND VIA UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE MAIL!

AFDW/A7KI

Attn: Ms. Marion Faulhaber

2822 Doherty Drive, SW

Bldg 94, Suite 310

Naval Station Anacostia

Washington DC 20373

(13) The Government intends to award without discussions. The Government may make a final determination as to whether the Offerors proposals are acceptable or unacceptable solely on the basis of the initial proposal as submitted. Based on the ratings of each proposal against all evaluation criteria, the contracting officer may establish a competitive range comprised of the most highly rated proposals, unless the range is further reduced for purposes of efficiency pursuant to FAR 15.306(c)(2). Accordingly, offerors should submit initial proposals on their most favorable terms, from both a technical and price standpoint. Offerors whose proposals are not included in the competitive range will be notified as soon as practicable. Additional information relative to such proposals will be provided through debriefing of unsuccessful Offerors.

(14) Final Proposal Revision (FPR):

a. The Government reserves the right to make award based on initial proposals as stated above; however, if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government to hold discussions, the Government will decide which proposals are in the competitive range. Offerors with proposals in the competitive range will then be issued evaluation notices. Discussions or negotiations may be held and result in a Final Proposal Revision. A complete understanding as to cost/price, past performance and all other terms and conditions of the proposed contract must exist between the Offeror and the Government at the conclusion of discussions. Responses to evaluation notices, as well as the final proposal revision, will be considered in making the best value decision.

b. Any revisions or non-concurrence to contract terms and conditions submitted in the final proposal revision may not be subject to further discussion or negotiation and may render the offer unacceptable to the Government. This provision is not intended to restrict the Offeror’s opportunity to revise figures (e.g., prices, discounts, percentage rates, etc.). Rather, it is intended to preclude any misunderstandings by the Government, which could result if new or revised terms and conditions are submitted in the final proposal revision that have not been fully disclosed, discussed and understood during discussions or negotiations. Hence, such new or revised terms and conditions are not solicited and, if submitted in the final proposal revision, may render the offer unacceptable to the Government.

c. FPR Evaluation: FPRs will be evaluated IAW FAR 52.212-2.

d. Offers conditioned on award of less than the full Ordering Table (Attachment 8) will not be accepted.

(15) 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 under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if at any time during this competition the contracting officer determines that adequate price competition does not exist; offerors may be required to submit additional price information.

(16) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

EVALUATION

52.212-2

EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

JAN 1999

(a) This is a competitive Performance-Price Trade-off w/technical proposal best value source selection in which competing technically acceptable offerors' past performance history will be evaluated on a basis significantly more important than cost or price considerations. However, as the performance confidence assessments of the Offerors become more equal in past performance ratings; cost may become a determining factor in award selection. By submission of its offer, the offeror accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. All technically acceptable offers shall be treated equally except for their prices and performance records. Failure to meet a solicitation requirement may result in an offer being nonresponsive. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. The evaluation overview and criteria are detailed below

1.1 Evaluation Overview: This is a competitive Performance-Price Trade-off best value acquisition. We intend to evaluate Technical, Rank by Price, and then Assess Past Performance using the following process:

1.1.1 Mission Capability Technical Proposals submitted by offerors shall be evaluated against the evaluation criteria listed below. The government technical evaluation team shall evaluate the technical proposals on a pass/fail basis, assigning ratings of Acceptable, Reasonably Susceptible of Being Made Acceptable, or Unacceptable. Failure to meet this criteria may result in an offer being determined technically unacceptable and therefore, unawardable.

1.1.2 The government shall then rank all technically acceptable offers by their IDIQ Total Evaluated Price (obtained from Solicitation Attachment 9). The offeror’s price proposal will be evaluated in order to determine if it is complete, fair and reasonable, realistic, and balanced. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced offeror based on a trade off between past performance and price.

1.1.3 Proven Past Performance is key to determining future success. Past performance will be evaluated and receive one of the following confidence ratings: High, Significant, Satisfactory, Unknown, Little or No Confidence ratings.

1.1.4 Communication conducted to resolve minor or clerical errors will not constitute discussions and the contracting officer reserves the right to award a contract without the opportunity for proposal revision.

1.2 Evaluation Criteria: The evaluation factors are listed below where Past Performance is significantly more important than Cost/Price. Within the Mission Capability, Technical Qualifications are equally as important to Management Approach. The factor ratings and assessments focus on each Factor as described below:

MISSION CAPABILITY:

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

MANAGEMENT APPROACH

FACTOR 1: PRICE

FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE

1.2.1 MISSION CAPABILITY. Initially, the government technical evaluation team shall evaluate the technical proposals on a pass/fail basis, assigning ratings as either technically Acceptable, Reasonably Susceptible of being made Acceptable, or Unacceptable (see rating definitions below). Each offeror will be evaluated on its merits in terms of Technical Qualifications and Management Approach. The technical evaluation shall focus on strengths and deficiencies in offeror's proposal. If an offeror's proposal demonstrates a material failure to meet a Government requirement, it will be considered a deficiency in offeror's proposal resulting in an Unacceptable rating – thus making the proposal not awardable. Submission for this part is limited to a maximum of 25 pages.

TECHNICAL RATING

(One rating will be assigned for Technical Qualifications and one rating for Management Approach)

DEFINITION

1.2.1.1 TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS. Personnel proposed shall have:

1.2.1.1.1 Extensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative communications research methods and complex statistical analytic tools and techniques.

1.2.1.1.2 Knowledge of management principles, theories and techniques, strategic and tactical planning, and highly developed analytic capabilities.

1.2.1.1.3 Experience developing, adapting, modifying, and applying models to solve problems, identify alternative solutions, guide implementation of those solutions and evaluate success of that implementation, all based upon valid empirical evidence.

1.2.1.1.4 Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications, substantive knowledge of Microsoft Office computer applications, knowledge of data base management, other knowledge appropriate to the tasks, and similar work expertise to the contract effort.

1.2.1.1.5 A minimum Secret clearance the day they are assigned, except where specifically noted that higher clearances are required.

1.2.1.1.5.1 At least two proposed personnel shall have:

1.2.1.1.5.1.1 A demonstrated ability to conduct research and analysis and perform program management functions, one of whom shall have demonstrated experience with biometrics technologies as well.

1.2.1.1.5.1.2 A Top Secret clearance, with the ability to meet and maintain a Special Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.

1.2.1.2 MANAGEMENT APPROACH. Offerors shall demonstrate the ability to:

1.2.1.2.1 Effectively recruit personnel;

1.2.1.2.1.1 Qualified Personnel

1.2.1.2.2 Provide requisite company and personnel security clearances;

1.2.1.2.3 Safeguard classified materials in compliance with Government regulations;

1.2.1.2.4 Retain personnel and demonstrate the ability to provide customer satisfaction;

1.2.1.2.5 Ensure continuation of services during personnel absences due to sickness, leave and voluntary or involuntary termination from employment such that impact to the government is minimal; and

1.2.1.2.6 Ensure that the Small Business Subcontracting Plan demonstrates sound and effective methods to determine subcontracting goals, encourage small business participation, and implement policies that meet the requirements of FAR Part 19 and its supplements. Ensure that Small Businesses are in compliance with the Limitation on Subcontract clause.

1.2.2 FACTOR 1: PRICE. The offeror’s price proposal will be evaluated as follows:

1.2.2.1 We will use your proposed total from Attachment 9 as the Total Evaluated Price.

1.2.2.2 The offeror’s price proposal will be evaluated in order to determine if it is complete, fair and reasonable, realistic, and balanced as follows:

1.2.2.2.1 Complete: Attachment 8 (Ordering Tables) and Attachment 9 (IDIQ Total Evaluated Price) has been 100% completed.

1.2.2.2.2 Fair and Reasonable:

1.2.2.2.2.1 The Labor Categories and Rates within Attachment 8 will be compared to our market research information.

1.2.2.2.2.2 The IDIQ Total Evaluated Price (Attachment 9) will be compared to Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) and considered realistic when 10% above or below the IGCE.

1.2.2.2.3 Realistic: Unrealistically low proposed costs or price estimates, initially or subsequently, may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement or the offeror has made an unrealistic proposal.

1.2.2.2.4 Balanced: Offerors are cautioned against submitting an unbalanced offer. The Government shall analyze offers to determine whether they are unbalanced with respect to Base and Option Year Pricing. Offers that are determined to be unbalanced may be rejected. An offer is unbalanced if the base year or subsequent year prices are significantly less than future Option Periods.

1.2.3 FACTOR 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE. Under the Past Performance factor, the Performance Confidence Assessment represents the evaluation of an offeror’s work record to assess the Government's confidence in the offeror’s probability of successfully performing as proposed. The Government will evaluate the offeror's demonstrated record of contract compliance in supplying services that meet the user's needs, including quality, schedule, cost control, business relations, performance and management of key personnel. The Past Performance Evaluation is accomplished by reviewing aspects of an offeror's relevant and recent past performance, focusing on and targeting performance which is relevant to the Mission Capability. This information may include data on efforts performed by other divisions, critical subcontractors, or teaming contractors, if such resources will be brought to bear or significantly influence the performance of the proposed effort.

1.2.3.1 “Recent” -- Recent is defined as performance occurring within the last three years, with at least six (6) months of performance. Performance that is more recent will usually have greater impact than less recent performance. Current performance (performance taking place now, with at least six (6) months of performance) will generally have greater impact in the performance assessment than recent performance.

1.2.3.2 “Relevant” means the performance being considered must have a logical connection to the work described in the solicitation. Relevance includes such aspects as service similarity, service complexity, and contract type, division of company proposing, subcontractor interaction and magnitude. Magnitude is important because it will define not only the scope but project similarity to this requirement. Each past performance contract submission will receive one of the relevancy ratings listed in the table below:

PAST PERFORMANCE RELEVANCY ASSESSMENT