FA702219R0001_Amend_02_Final.pdf

FA702219R0001

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is as follow s:

1. Revise RFP/Solicitation Section L.2.2.4, excluding Cross Reference Matrix from the proposal page count.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 21

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 04-Dec-2018

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X FA702219R0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-Oct-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 2 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

NO. 0002

5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

04- Dec-2018

CODE

AMIC DET 2 OL/PKA

1020 SOUTH PATRICK DRIVE

PATRICK AFB FL 32925-3516

FA7022 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INFORMATION TO OFFERORS

SECTION L

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

INFORMATION TO OFFERORS (ITO) and INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL PREPARATION

L.1.0 Program Structure and Objectives

(a) The Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) is tasked with monitoring compliance with existing and future nuclear weapons test ban treaties. To perform this mission, AFTAC uses several different monitoring techniques, each designed to monitor a specific physical domain (i.e., space, atmosphere, oceans, and underground) for nuclear explosions. These techniques together form the United States Atomic Energy Detection System (USAEDS).

(b) The United States National Data Center (US NDC) is the geophysical data acquisition, data processing, reporting and archiving component of the USAEDS operated by AFTAC. The US NDC also serves as the data distribution center for all US government and authorized users for International

Monitoring System (IMS) data received from the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO). The US NDC processes, integrates and disseminates data and information up to and including the Department of Defense (DOD) TOP SECRET-SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information) level.

(c) The ability to have, obtain and maintain security clearances is critical for contract performance. Offerors must possess a final Top Secret Facility Security clearance prior to award, which is anticipated to be 25 Sep 2019. All personnel performing on this requirement must possess a Top Secret clearance with valid Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 6/4 date for SCI access. The period between notification of contract award and the performance start date, 25 Sep 2019 and 1 Nov 2019 respectively, will allow the successful offeror time to begin administrative actions for hiring personnel. However, the ITO’s and Evaluation Factors require the offeror to address the timeline for all personnel to obtain Top Secret clearance with valid 6/4 date for SCI access, which only key personnel are personnel are required at performance start. Due to security access, foreign contractors will not be permitted to participate in this acquisition if they do not currently possess a suitable special security agreement for performance of DoD contracts.

L.1.1. Budget/Funding Information For consideration in developing your proposal:

(a) The US NDC OSS II acquisition is intended to provide a six (6) year ordering period, plus the potential for task orders that may extend up to 1-year beyond the ordering period. The Government intends to award a Single Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Type Contract, with Cost-Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost-Reimbursement (CR), and Not Separately Priced (NSP) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).

(b) The CPFF CLINs will consist of Operations and Maintenance (O&M), and Research and Development (R&D) efforts. Historically the funding for this program has been distributed with 70% O&M, and 30% R&D funding. The CR CLIN will consist of Other Direct Costs (ODC) for Travel and ODC for Materials/Supplies. CR CLINs may include burden rates but shall not include profit/fee. The NSP CLIN will include Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs).

(c) The period of performance (PoP) for each CLIN on the base contract will cover the entire six

(6) year ordering period, with a total estimated cost for each CLIN covering only the six (6) year ordering period, as negotiated. Offerors may propose rates, to include escalation, based on the organization’s fiscal year procedures and are not required to fall in-line with the individual task order periods of performance.

Note, the NSP CLIN shall not be priced.

(d) Funding is currently not available for the first task order. Individual task orders will be funded separately. Orders will be issued based on Government needs and may include one, some or all of the CLINs established on the base contract. Each order will be written for a specified period of performance not to exceed fiscal limitations; e.g. one (1) year for O&M, two (2) years for R&D, etc. The Government is not limited on the number of task orders that can be issued during the six (6) year period of performance, or for any given period of performance. The guaranteed minimum order for the award of this base contract is Task Order 01. The Government does not guarantee any additional task orders will be issued.

(e) Fixed-price labor rates, anticipated labor categories, estimated labor hours, indirect rates, subcontractor costs (by cost element) and ODC will be negotiated for award of the base contract and identified by CLIN. This shall include the base contract performance period covering the entire six (6) year ordering period, plus an additional 1-year period for potential task orders extending beyond the ordering period.

(f) Task orders will be issued utilizing the pre-negotiated labor rates, indirect rates, subcontractor cost elements and ODC, by the contractor’s appropriate fiscal period. Only the level of effort for each task order will be established through negotiations of the estimated labor hours and anticipated labor categories. The combination of the two will provide the total cost estimate for each given task order. Each task order is limited by the minimum and maximum amounts as identified in the base contract.

(g) With exception of the first task order issued under this IDIQ contract, the Government will issue a Letter Request for Proposal (RFP) to initiate negotiations of each task order. The contractor awarded this contract will be required to submit a proposal for each task order in a timely manner, providing the proposed level of effort (labor hours and labor categories) and utilizing the pre-negotiated labor rates, indirect rates, subcontractor cost elements and ODC. Proposals for the first task order shall be submitted and evaluated along with the evaluations and negotiations of the base contract.

(h) A Performance Work Statement (PWS) will be provided along with the Letter RFP for each task order, and include a detailed performance requirement and services summary within the scope of the base contract PWS.

(i) The Government reserves the right to negotiate in-scope changes during contract performance to increase or decrease labor categories and labor hours to meet mission needs.

L.2.0 General Instructions

(a) The offeror's proposal must include all data and information requested by this ITO and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. The offer shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in Performance Work Statement (PWS), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), and Model Contract. Non-conformance with the instructions provided in this ITO may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation.

(b) The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal should 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 assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal. Any reference to day(s) stated in the RFP, attachments and other contractual documents shall be considered as “calendar” days unless specifically stated otherwise. Offerors are advised their proposals are presumed to represent their best efforts and most complete responses to this solicitation.

Demonstration of capability and qualifications that clearly support the offeror’s claims are essential. The absence of such evidence will adversely influence evaluation of the proposal. Offers will be evaluated using the Factors and Sub-factors under Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award.

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

(d) The proposal acceptance period is specified in Section A of the model contract/solicitation.

The offeror shall make a clear statement in Section A of the proposal documentation volume that the proposal is valid through this date.

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

L.2.1 General Information

L.2.1.1. Point of Contact The Contracting Officer (CO)/Contract Specialist (CS) are the sole points of contact for this acquisition.

Address any questions or concerns you may have to the CO/CS. Written requests for clarification may be sent to the CO/CS at:

AMIC DET-2 OL/PKA (Patrick AFB, FL) Attn: Mr. JODY DESORMEAUX / Mrs. AMY BURKE 1020 South Patrick Drive Patrick Air Force Base, Florida 32925-3516 Email: jody.desormeaux.1@us.af.mil Email: amy.burke.2@us.af.mil Note: When proprietary information is included, add the following: “TO BE OPENED BY THE

ADDRESSED ONLY”

L.2.1.2. Debriefings The CO/CS 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/CS will notify unsuccessful offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR 15.506. 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.

L.2.1.3. Discrepancies If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the CO/CS in writing with supporting rationale as well as the remedies the offeror is asking 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 discussion. This reservation includes matters of additional or substitute pages of the initial proposal.

L.2.1.4. Electronic Reference Documents All unclassified documents for this solicitation are available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Potential offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

Additionally, an electronic library with copies of “For Official Use Only” and classified documents will be made available to offerors. Offerors with the appropriate security clearance may request copies of the documents by sending the CO/CS an email request for the documents. The request shall include an active email address that is capable of receiving up to SECRET level information. In order for the government to electronically send the documents in the library to the offeror, the Government will need a point of contact, their Social Security Number for Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) verification, company cage code and the classified registered mailing address.

L.2.1.5 Oral Presentations.

Oral presentations as described in FAR 15.102 are not being considered for this acquisition.

L.2.1.6. Communications Exchanges of source selection information between Government and offerors will be controlled by the CO/CS. Email may be used to transmit such information to offerors only if the email can be sent and received encrypted and includes “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 & 3.104” in the Subject line. The Government and offerors may transfer files using the SAFE AMRDEC web site, at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/. Otherwise, source selection information will be transmitted via mail (USPS, Fed-Ex, UPS, etc.).

L.2.1.7. Notice to Offerors.

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

L.2.2 Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits The offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table (Table 2.2 below).

The titles and contents of the volumes shall be as defined in this table, all of which shall be within the required page limits and with the number of copies as specified in Table 2.2. The Administrative Volume shall not be used to expand information that should be included in other volumes. The volumes identified in the table shall be separately bound in three-ring and loose-leaf binders for hard copies, or separate folders and files for electronic copies, as necessary. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the ITO paragraph as noted in the table below:

Table 2.2 - Proposal Organization

VOLUME

ITO Paragraph

Number

VOLUME TITLE COPIES * PAGE LIMIT

I L.3.0 Executive Summary 3/2 20 II L.4.0 Technical/Technical Risk 3/2 45

III L.5.0 Past Performance 3/2 Not to exceed 3 pages per reference IV L.6.0 Cost/Price 3/2 unlimited V L.7.0 Task Order 01 3/2 20

* Copies shall be submitted as three (3) hard copies, two (2) CD-ROMs containing electronic files for each volume.

L.2.2.1 Page Limitations All material must be contained within the page limit identified for each volume or appendix. The page limitations specified in Table 2.2 above shall be treated as maximum limits to assist in the evaluation of each proposal. Total page count will be based on the printed proposal submission. Each page shall be counted toward the above page limits except for cover pages; tables of contents; tabs; glossaries; list of key terms; appendices to technical volume such as tables, charts, graphs, and figures; cross reference matrix; consent letters; client authorization letters; company financial statements; resumes; model contract; Transition Plan; and Small Business Subcontracting Plan. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal and (for paper copies) will be returned to the offeror as soon as practical. Page limitations shall be placed on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs).

The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the offerors.

L.2.2.1.1 Page Size and Format. These instructions shall apply to both electronic and paper copy proposals. These page format restrictions shall also apply to responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs) and Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs), if required. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy proposals where applicable.

(a) A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, not including foldouts. Pages shall be letter size. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text size shall be no less than 12 point. Text type shall be Times New Roman or Arial.

Tracking, kerning, and leading values shall not be changed from the default values of the word processing or page layout software. All pages shall use at least 1-inch margins on the top, bottom, and side margins.

Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume.

(b) Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible, and shall not exceed 11 by 17 inches in size. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume, and each 8.5 x 11 surface of a foldout shall be counted as a separate page. Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams and schematics not for pages of text. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 8 point. Text type shall be Times New Roman or Arial.

L.2.2.2 Cost or Pricing Related Data Submit hard copy and electronically encoded cost/price model in support of the proposed cost/price. All cost or pricing data shall be addressed ONLY in the Cost/Price Proposal and Model Contract Documentation Volumes. Cost/Price trade-off information, work hour estimates, and material kinds and quantities may be used in other volumes only as appropriate for presenting rationale for alternatives or design and trade-off decisions. Any cost/price model submitted must be consistent with your approved estimating system and must duplicate the logic and mathematical formulas reflected in the paper copy of your proposal. All cells in the Excel document shall be unprotected and show all formulas used.

Cost/Price models submitted must comply with the following format requirements:

(a) Data file shall be submitted on a CD ROM.

(b) Data file shall be MS-Excel 2013 file format or compatible format.

(c) Viewing Environment. The Government anticipates viewing the electronic submittals with the following computer software and hardware: 1) IBM-compatible systems, 128 MB of RAM, nominal 17-inch color monitors, and standard CD ROM readers, 2) Windows 10 operating system, 3) Adobe Reader, Microsoft Office 2013, and Internet Explorer 11.

L.2.2.3 Classified Information The Government desires that classified information not be included as part of your proposal. The Government will not accept any classified information to be included as part of your proposal.

L.2.2.4 Cross-Referencing To the greatest extent possible, each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated with a minimum of 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 provide a Solicitation Cross Reference Matrix, similar to Table 2.2.4 below, indicating the proposed reference information as it relates to the PWS, CLIN numbers, and/or CDRL references found therein.

Table 2.2.4 – Cross Reference

Table 2.2.4 – Cross Referencing

Cross Reference Description

PWS Paragraph Number / CLIN /

CDRL

Section L ITO Paragraph Number

Section M Evaluation Factors Paragraph Number

Proposal Volume, Page and Paragraph

L.2.2.5 Indexing Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections. The indices will not count against the page count.

L.2.2.6 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, and with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

L.2.2.7 Binding and Labeling Each volume of the proposal shall be separately bound in a three-ring, loose leaf binder permitting the volume to lie flat when open. Staples shall not be used. A cover sheet shall be bound in each book, clearly marked as to volume number, title, copy number, solicitation identification, and the offeror's name. The same identifying data shall be placed on the spine of each binder. All unclassified document binders shall have a color other than red or other applicable security designation colors. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on disclosure and use of data, and FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information on both the paper copy and the CD ROM.

L.2.3 Electronic Offers The content and page size of electronic copies must be identical to the hard copies. For electronic copies, indicate on each CD the volume number and title. Use separate files to permit rapid location of all portions, including subfactors, exhibits, annexes, and attachments, if any. The offeror shall submit all volumes in electronic format, using recordable CDs. Each volume shall be in a different directory on a CD. If files are compressed, the necessary decompression program must be included. The electronic copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) Office Word 2013, MS Office Excel 2013, and MS Office Power Point 2013, as applicable. In the event that hard copies and electronic copies of a proposal are submitted and if there are any discrepancies between the hard copies and the electronic copies of the proposal, the hard copies will be used for evaluation.

L.2.4 Distribution L.2.4.1 Submit your proposal to arrive no later than time and date stated on the first page of the solicitation. Offerors are recommended to encourage agencies to submit past performance questionnaires (mail, email, or fax) to the Contracting Officer two-weeks prior to the proposal due date. The "original" proposal shall be identified. Proposals shall be addressed to the CO/CS and mailed or hand-carried to the address indicated in L.2.1.1.

L.2.4.2 All proposals delivered in response to this solicitation shall reflect the following information on the address label:

(a) Solicitation Number: FA7022-19-R-0001.

(b) Legend, “TO BE DELIVERED UNOPENED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER”

(c) Volume and copy numbers contained in each box.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: PAGES OR SECTIONS, WHICH DO NOT MEET THE FORMAT

REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE FONT SIZE, MAY NOT BE EVALUATED.

L.2.4.3 Be sure to advise the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) for prime and subcontractors that the proposal is "For Official Use Only" and "Source Selection Information--See FAR 2.101 and FAR 3.104".

L.3.0 Volume I - Executive Summary

L.3.1 Narrative. The executive summary shall contain a concise narrative summary of the offeror's entire proposal, and include addressing the significant risks, providing key personnel resumes, and a highlight of any key or unique features, excluding cost/price. The salient features should tie in with Section M evaluation factors/subfactors. Any summary material presented in the executive summary shall not be considered as meeting the requirements for any portions of other volumes of the proposal.

L.3.2 Exceptions to Solicitation Requirements Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or subfactors. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Each exception shall be specifically related to a PWS paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Provide rationale in support of the exception and fully explain its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation. This information shall be provided in the format and content of Table 3.2.

Table 3.2 - Solicitation Exceptions

Solicitation Document

Page/ Paragraph

Requirement/ Portion

Rationale and Impact

PWS, Model Contract, ITO, etc.

Applicable Page and Paragraph Numbers

Identify the requirement or portion to which exception is taken

Describe why the requirement can/will not be met

L.3.3 Other Information Required L.3.3.1 Authorized Offeror Personnel. Provide the name, title, and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government and the name, title, and telephone number of the CEO, Division President, or Vice President of the offeror.

L.3.3.2 Government Offices. Provide the mailing address, telephone; fax number, e-mail address (if known), and facility codes for the cognizant Contract Administration Office and DCAA for the prime contractor and major subcontractors. Also, provide the name and telephone and fax number for the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).

L.3.3.3 Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes, and Applicable Designations. Provide company/division's street address, county and facility code; CAGE code; DUNS code; TIN; size of business (large or small); and labor surplus area designation. This same information must be provided if the work for this contract will be performed at any other location(s). Provide the same information for your major subcontractors. List all locations where work is to be performed and indicate whether such facility is a division, affiliate, or subcontractor, and the percentage of work to be performed at each location.

L.3.3.4 Model Contract/Representations and Certifications. The offeror's proposal shall include a signed copy of the offer and Sections A through K. The "original" copy shall be clearly marked under separate cover and be provided without any punched holes. This includes:

L.3.3.4.1 Section A – Solicitation/Contract Form. Complete blocks 12 through 18 of the SF 33. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP Sections A through K, which constitute the model contract. Note: An official having the authority to bind the offeror contractually must sign the SF 33. One copy of SF 33 must bear an original signature.

L.3.3.4.1.1 Proposal Validity. Block 12 of the SF33 is hereby superseded with the following proposal Acceptance terms: Offeror's proposal shall be valid for a period through 25 September 2019.

L.3.3.4.2 Section B – Supplies or Service and Prices. DO NOT include Section B with cost/price data.

The Government has provided plug numbers for all Cost-Reimbursement (CR) CLINs in this solicitation as Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amounts.

L.3.3.4.3 Section F – Deliveries or Performance. Acknowledge content of Section F.

L.3.3.4.4 Section G - Contract Administrative Data. Complete the "fill-in" required in Contractor’s Contract Administration, in Section G. If not applicable, state so;

L.3.3.4.5 Section H – Special Contract Requirements. Acknowledge or address content of Section H as applicable.

L.3.3.4.6 Section I – Contract Clauses. Complete fill-ins as applicable;

L.3.3.4.7 Section K - Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors. Completed representations, certifications, acknowledgments, and statements. (Note: Offerors must also comply with the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) requirements of FAR 52.204-8);

L.3.3.4.8 SF30 - Acknowledgment of all solicitation amendments issued (if applicable);

L.3.3.5 Subcontracting Plan. Not required for Small Business (SB), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), or Minority Institutions (MI). If the offeror is other than a small business, the offeror shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 that also identifies and specifies the extent of offeror's commitment to the participation of SB, HBCU and MI, whether as joint venture members, teaming arrangement partners, or subcontractors. If applicable, submit a copy of your approved Master Plan. In the event the offeror has negotiated a comprehensive subcontracting plan pursuant to DFARS 219.702, the offeror must submit the information that identifies and specifies the extent of its commitment to the participation of SB, HBCU and MI. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall provide the offeror’s proposed plan with the subcontracting goal of 20%.

L.3.3.5.1 Participation of Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB). Pursuant to the requirements of FAR 52.219-24, each offeror must provide, with its offer, targets, expressed as dollars and percentages of total contract value, for SDB participation in any of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Industry Subsectors as determined by the Department of Commerce. NAICS codes and titles are posted at: http://www.census.gov/epcd/naics02/naicod02.htm. The targets may provide for participation by a prime contractor, joint venture partner, teaming arrangement member, or subcontractor;

however, the targets for subcontractors must be listed separately.

L.3.3.6 Status of 8(a). If applicable, provide a copy of the letter from the Small Business Administration (SBA) showing proof of Section 8(a) status.

L.3.3.7 Cost Accounting System (CAS). Evidence of a Government-approved cost accounting system (CAS not required for Small Businesses) per 48 CFR 9903.201-3.

L.3.3.8 Associated Contractor Agreements (ACAs). Include Associated Contractor Agreements, if applicable. (Note: ACAs for existing AFTAC contractors which are not part of the offeror’s teaming partners may be accomplished after contract award.)

L.3.3.9 Statement/documentation of current facility clearance and key personnel clearances in place.

L.3.3.10 Organizational Financial Information. Submit copies of your latest available financial statement covering the organization(s), which will perform the contract. Include any information, which may have a bearing on your ability to handle the financial management of the contract. If you are proposing a joint venture, describe how you will handle financial matters.

L.3.3.11 GFP and/or Base Support Requirements. If the offeror requires the use of Government furnished items other than those specified in the US NDC OSS II or Task Order 01 PWS, the offeror shall provide a list including quantity, federal stock number, nomenclature, date needed and duration of availability, rental value per FAR 45.1 and 45.2, reason for need, and cross reference to cost/price volume paragraphs which pertain to GFP and/or base support. The offeror shall also provide the written authorization from the cognizant ACO, as applicable. The offeror shall supply this information in the format shown in Table

3.3 below.

Table 3.3 - Required Information for Using GFP/Base Support

Quantity Federal Stock #

Nomen-clature

Duration of Need

Rental Value

Reason for Need

Cross Ref. to Cost Prop

L.4.0 Volume II - Technical Volume

L.4.1 General The Technical Volume should be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. Your responses will be evaluated against the Technical subfactors defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. Using the instructions provided below, provide as specifically as possible the actual methodology you would use for accomplishing/satisfying these subfactors. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. By your proposal submission, you are representing that your firm will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. It is not 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.

L.4.2 Format and Specific Content L.4.2.1 Technical In the technical volume, address your technical solution for meeting or exceeding the Government’s performance thresholds or capability requirements of each technical subfactor. The information provided should be in sufficient detail to allow the Government to assess the offeror’s understanding of and capability to perform the work required by the PWS(s). Your proposal shall describe the capability of your organization to perform this contract including pertinent aspects of the proposed approach such as teaming or subcontracting arrangements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror’s proposal. It is your responsibility to ensure the completeness of your proposal. The Government evaluation team has been instructed to evaluate on the basis of the information provided in the proposal. The Government shall not assume that an offeror possesses any capability unless specified in the proposal.

L.4.2.1.1 Technical Risk Address Technical Risk associated with those aspects of your proposed technical approach you consider to have the potential for disruption of schedule, increased costs, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, and/or the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance. Classify each risk in accordance with DoD Source Selection Procedures Table 2B, Technical Risk Rating Method.

Provide the rationale for each risk and its rating, including quantitative estimates of the impact on cost, schedule, and performance. Describe the impact of each identified risk in terms of its potential to interfere with or prevent the successful accomplishment of other contract requirements (for example:

PWS requirements), whether or not those requirements are identified as subfactors. Propose a realistic "work-around" or risk mitigators for identified risks that will eliminate or reduce risk to an acceptable level. Identify and classify any new risks introduced by such risk mitigation.

L.4.2.2 Volume Organization The Technical Volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

(1) Table of contents to include list(s) of Tables/Drawings/Matrices

(2) Glossary of key words and acronyms

(3) Short introduction and summary

(4) Cross Reference Matrix

(5) Subfactor 1

(6) Subfactor 2

(7) Subfactor 3

(8) Subfactor 4

(9) Subfactor 5

(10) Risk Matrix

L.4.2.3 Evaluation Subfactors:

(1) Subfactor 1: Transition Approach.

Describe transition approach to provide services meeting US NDC OSS II requirements.

Offeror shall provide a transition plan to support their proposal. The offeror’s transition plan shall describe the plans, processes, policies and schedules to be used for Transition Phase-in and Phase-out, according to PWS transition requirements.

The offeror shall describe their ability to provide personnel possessing a Top Secret clearance with valid DCID 6/4 date for SCI access. Additionally, the offeror shall address the phase-in of all personnel to have Top Secret clearance with valid DCID 6/4 date for SCI access.

(2) Subfactor 2: Technical Capability.

Describe the approach to provide technical capabilities to meet US NDC OSS II requirements.

The proposal shall describe how the offeror will provide the technical capability necessary to meet the US NDC OSS II requirements. The proposal shall address the offeror’s capabilities to implement, maintain and support large-scale, 24/7 operational geophysical data processing systems with similar complexity and relevancy to the US NDC OSS II PWS requirements of paragraphs 2.1.1.1, 2.1.1.2, 2.1.1.3, 2.1.2.1, 2.1.2.2, 2.1.2.7, 2.1.2.8, 2.1.2.9 and 2.1.3

(3) Subfactor 3: Technical Staffing.

Describe capabilities to provide the technical staff needed to meet US NDC OSS II requirements.

The proposal shall address the organization’s staffing plans, policies and procedures for hiring and maintaining personnel with adequate skills, experience, education and certifications to meet the US

NDC OSS II requirement, according to the PWS. The proposal shall include the same information on all major subcontractors proposed.

(4) Subfactor 4: Subcontracting plan and small business participation.

Provide small business subcontracting plan and subcontract management. As applicable, include the targets or goals, expressed as dollars and percentages of total contract value for SB participation in any of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Industry Subsectors as determined by the Department of Commerce. Include targets for participation by a prime contractor, joint venture partner, teaming arrangement member, or subcontractor; targets for subcontractors must be listed separately.

(5) Subfactor 5: Proposed Technical Approach for Task Order 01.

See paragraph L.7.0 below. (Include as a separate volume).

L.5.0 Volume III - Past Performance

L.5.1 General Each offeror shall submit a past performance volume with its proposal, containing past performance information in accordance with the format contained in Attachment 3: Past Performance Information. This information is required on the offeror and all subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners who are proposed to perform 10 percent or more of the proposed effort based on the total proposed price or perform aspects of the effort the offeror considers critical to overall successful performance. Offerors are cautioned that the Government will use data provided by each offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources in the evaluation of past performance.

Along with the information required in this paragraph, the offeror shall submit a consent letter executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing release of adverse past performance information to the offeror so the offeror can respond to such information. For each identified effort for a commercial customer, the offeror shall also submit a client authorization letter, authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the offeror's performance.

L.5.2 Early Proposal Information To permit the Past Performance evaluation team to conduct its assessment more efficiently, early submission of the past performance volume before the required submission date for the rest of the proposal is desirable. The questionnaire shall be sent directly to the Government Contracting Officer/Contracting Specialist. Each offeror is requested to submit Volume III, Past Performance 2weeks prior to the RFP response date. Failure to submit early proposal information will not result in offeror disqualification.

L.5.3 Recent and Relevant Contracts Submit information in accordance with Attachment 3: Past Performance Information on a maximum of three (3) recent contracts that you consider most relevant in demonstrating your ability to perform the proposed effort. Also include information on two (2) recent contracts performed by each of your teaming partners and major subcontractors that are proposed to perform 10 percent or more of the proposed effort based on the total proposed price or perform aspects of the effort the offeror considers critical to overall successful performance demonstrating their ability to perform the proposed effort. For a description of the characteristics or aspects the Government will consider in determining recency and relevance, see Section M.2.3. Past performance information that fails this condition will not be evaluated.

L.5.3.1 Specific Content 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. This may include a discussion of efforts accomplished by the offeror to resolve problems encountered on prior contracts as well as past efforts to identify and manage program risk. Merely having problems does not automatically equate to a limited or no confidence rating, since the problems encountered may have been on a more complex program, or an offeror may have subsequently demonstrated the ability to overcome the problems encountered. The offeror is required to clearly demonstrate management actions employed in overcoming problems and the effects of those actions in terms of improvements achieved or problems rectified. This may allow the offeror to be considered a higher confidence candidate. For example, submittal of quality performance indicators or other management indicators that clearly support that an offeror has overcome past problems is required.

Categorize the relevant information into the specific Technical subfactors and Cost/Price factor used to evaluate the proposal.

L.5.3.2 Questionnaires.

The Government requests the offeror send out past and present performance questionnaires (Attachment

4) to each of the points of contact (POCs) identified in the past performance volume. Offerors are recommended to encourage agencies to complete the questionnaire and return it directly to the Contracting Officer/Contracting Specialist NO LATER THAN 2 weeks PRIOR TO THE RFP RESPONSE DATE. Once the past and present performance questionnaires are completed by the POCs, the information contained therein shall be considered sensitive and shall not be released to you, the offeror. A cover letter should be used for transmitting the questionnaire to each POC to ensure it is routed properly. Questionnaires will not count as part of the proposal page limitations.

L.5.3.3 Organizational Structure Change History Many companies have acquired, been acquired by, or otherwise merged with other companies, and/or reorganized their divisions, business groups, subsidiary companies, etc. In many cases, these changes have taken place during the time of performance of relevant 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 "roadmap" describing all such changes in the organization of your company. A pamphlet or other commercial document describing such reorganizations may suffice. As part of this explanation, show how these changes impact the relevance of any efforts you identify for past performance evaluation/performance confidence assessment. Since the Government intends to consider past performance information provided by other sources as well as that provided by the offeror(s), your "roadmap" should be both specifically applicable to the efforts you identify and general enough to apply to efforts on which the Government receives information from other sources.

L.6.0 Volume IV - Cost/Price L.6.1 General Instructions L.6.1.1 Cost/Price Reasonableness and Realism This section is to assist you in submitting data other than certified cost or pricing data that is required to evaluate the reasonableness, of your proposed cost/price. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory and failure to comply may result in rejection of your proposal. Note that unrealistically low or high proposed costs or prices, 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 has submitted an unrealistic proposal. Additionally, unbalanced pricing poses an unacceptable risk to the Government and may be a reason to reject an offeror’s proposal. Offers shall be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their reasonableness. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed costs/prices rests with the offeror.

L.6.1.2 Estimating Techniques and Methods When responding to the Cost/Price Volume requirements in the solicitation, the offeror and associated subcontractors may use any generally accepted estimating technique, including contemporary estimating methods (such as Cost-to-Cost and Cost-to-Non-Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs), commercially available parametric cost models, in-house developed parametric cost models, etc.), to develop their estimates. If necessary, reasonable and supportable allocation techniques may be used to spread hours and/or costs to lower levels of the PWS.

L.6.1.3 Cost/Price Data Data beyond that required by this instruction shall not be submitted, unless you consider it essential to document or support your cost/price position. All data relating to the proposed price, including all required supporting documentation, must be included in the section of the proposal designated as the Cost/Price volume. Under no circumstances shall this data and documentation be included elsewhere in the proposal.

L.6.1.4 Cost or Pricing Data Requirements In accordance with FAR 15.403-1(b) and 15.403-3(a), data other than certified cost or pricing data may be required to support a determination of price reasonableness. Data shall be provided in accordance with FAR 15.403-5. If, after receipt of proposals, the CO determines that there is insufficient data available to determine price reasonableness and none of the exceptions in FAR 15.403-1 apply, the offeror shall be required to submit additional cost or pricing data.

L.6.1.5 Rounding All dollar amounts provided shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. All labor rates shall be rounded to the nearest penny.

L.6.2 Volume Organization The Cost/Price volume shall consist of the following sections:

SECTION 1 - Table of Contents; summary descriptions of estimating, purchasing, and accounting systems; changes to estimating, accounting practices, or Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Disclosure Statement.

(a) Provide any supporting Forward Pricing Rate Recommendations (FPRR)/Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRA) issued by DCMA or supporting audits issued by DCAA. If the proposed direct hourly rate for one or more labor categories, or any proposed indirect rate, does not match the applicable FPRR/FPRA with the cognizant DCMA or if an FPRR/FPRA is not available, then the offeror must provide an explanation of the methodology used to develop both the direct labor rates and indirect rates proposed.

(b) If applicable, provide calculations showing the development of composite and/or average rates from contractor fiscal year to government fiscal year.

(c) If applicable, provide supporting documentation (DD Form 1861 and CASB-CMF) for proposed Facilities Capital Cost of Money.

(d) Provide any other pricing data believed prudent and necessary to justify the cost/price proposal.

SECTION 2 – Data other than certified cost or pricing data, to include estimating methodology.

(a) Total Cost Summary: Submit cost/price schedules which display the estimating methods of the proposed Section B cost/price for each priced CLIN. Include a cost roll-up summary by Fiscal Year (FY) and Total Contract cost/price. Include completed pricing information in Section B of the model contract.

(b) Offerors shall complete Attachments 5 and 6, per the instructions of the spreadsheet, and submit with the cost/price proposal. In addition to the mandatory formats of Attachments 5 and 6, offerors may use a preferred format to submit additional cost or pricing data.