FA8052-16-R-0029-0002.pdf

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 amending the solicitation FA8052-16-R-0029 in SF1449 is as follow s:

1. Q&As w ere submitted on 08/24 in response to this proposal. Similar questions w ere combined and provided w ith one response.

2. In accordance w ith the Service Contract Act, certain position(s) for this requirement may be applicable.

2. Proposal due date has been extended to 3:00 p.m. Local San Antonio Time on September 2, 2016.

3. Incorporates revised Performance Work Statement.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 23

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Aug-2016

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

FA8052-16-R-0029

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-Aug-2016

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 X is extended, 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 1 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. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

25-Aug-2016

CODE

773 ESS/PK

3515 S. GENERAL MCMULLEN, STE 200

SAN ANTONIO TX 78226-1720

FA8052 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 31-Aug-2016 11:00 AM to 02-Sep-2016 03:00 PM.

The solicitation issue date has changed from 08-Aug-2016 to 10-Aug-2016.

The Acquisition Set Aside has changed from SVC-DISABLED VET-OWNED SB to Small Business.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Other Direct Costs for verification fees by state boards for the credential process concerning licenses, specialty boards, educational institutions, database queries, and other fees IAW the PWS.

To:

Other Direct Costs for verification fees by state boards for the credential process concerning licenses, specialty boards, educational institutions, database queries, and other fees IAW the PWS, with NTE of $100,000.00..

CLIN 0003

Travel costs are 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 (NTE $5,000). All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The appropriate Government

Official, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer shall approve travel. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. No handling fees or G&A shall be applied to travel.

Travel costs are 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 with NTE of $5,000. All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The appropriate

Government Official, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer shall approve travel. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. No handling fees or G&A shall be applied to travel..

CLIN 1002

Other Direct Costs for verification fees by state boards for the credential process concerning licenses, specialty

Other Direct Costs for verification fees by state boards for the credential process concerning licenses, specialty boards, educational institutions, database queries, and other fees IAW the PWS, with NTE of $100,000.00..

CLIN 1003

Travel costs are 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 (NTE $5,000). All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The appropriate Government

Official, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer shall approve travel. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. No handling fees or G&A shall be applied to

Travel costs are 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 with NTE of $5,000. All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The appropriate

Government Official, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer shall approve travel. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. No handling fees or G&A shall be

CLIN 2002

Other Direct Costs for verification fees by state boards for the credential process concerning licenses, specialty

Other Direct Costs for verification fees by state boards for the credential process concerning licenses, specialty boards, educational institutions, database queries, and other fees IAW the PWS, with NTE of $100,000.00..

CLIN 2003

Travel costs are 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 (NTE $5,000). All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The appropriate Government

Official, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer shall approve travel. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. No handling fees or G&A shall be applied to

Travel costs are 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 with NTE of $5,000. All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The appropriate

Government Official, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer shall approve travel. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. No handling fees or G&A shall be

CLIN 3002

Other Direct Costs for verification fees by state boards for the credential process concerning licenses, specialty

Other Direct Costs for verification fees by state boards for the credential process concerning licenses, specialty boards, educational institutions, database queries, and other fees IAW the PWS, with NTE of $100,000.00..

CLIN 3003

Travel costs are 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 (NTE $5,000). All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The appropriate Government

Official, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer shall approve travel. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. No handling fees or G&A shall be applied to

Travel costs are 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 with NTE of $5,000. All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The appropriate

Government Official, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer shall approve travel. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. No handling fees or G&A shall be

CLIN 4002

Other Direct Costs for verification fees by state boards for the credential process concerning licenses, specialty

Other Direct Costs for verification fees by state boards for the credential process concerning licenses, specialty boards, educational institutions, database queries, and other fees IAW the PWS with NTE of $100,000.00..

CLIN 4003

Travel costs are 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 (NTE $5,000). All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The appropriate Government

Official, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer shall approve travel. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. No handling fees or G&A shall be applied to

Travel costs are 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 with NTE of $5,000. All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The appropriate

Government Official, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer shall approve travel. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. No handling fees or G&A shall be

CLIN 5002

Other Direct Costs for verification fees by state boards for the credential process concerning licenses, specialty

Other Direct Costs for verification fees by state boards for the credential process concerning licenses, specialty boards, educational institutions, database queries, and other fees IAW the PWS with NTE of $50,000.00..

CLIN 5003

Travel costs are 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 (NTE $2,500). All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The appropriate Government

Official, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer shall approve travel. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. No handling fees or G&A shall be applied to

Travel costs are 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 with NTE of $2,500. All air travel must be booked on American-flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The appropriate

Government Official, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer shall approve travel. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts. No handling fees or G&A shall be

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Table of Contents has changed from:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 Performance Work

Statement

37 22-JUL-2016

Attachment 2 Quality Assurance

Surveillance Plan

20 20-JUL-2016

Attachment 3 Past Performance History 1

Attachment 4 Sample Client

Authorization Letter

Attachment 5 Past Performance

Information Evaluation

Attachment 6 Past Performance

Questionnaire

Attachment 7 Wage Determinations Rev

.17 (WD 05-2521)

10 29-DEC-2015

to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 Performance Work

Statement

37 22-JUL-2016

Attachment 2 Past Performance History 1

Attachment 3 Sample Client

Authorization Letter

Attachment 4 Past Performance

Information Evaluation

Attachment 5 Past Performance

Questionnaire

Attachment 6 Wage Determinations Rev

.17 (WD 05-2521)

10 29-DEC-2015

The following have been modified:

PLEASE SEE BELOW ADDENDUM FOR THIS REQUIRMENT

Addenda to 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offeror’s -- Commercial Items (July 2013)

Addendum to 52.212-1(c), Period for Acceptance of Offers. The paragraph is tailored as follows: “The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 150 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.”

L-I Air Force Centralized Credentials Verifications Office (AFCCVO):

Request for Proposal (RFP) Number FA8052-16-R-0029 for Air Force Centralized Credentials Verifications

Office (AFCCVO) and the Attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the overall requirements in which vendors are to propose to. The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price type contract resulting from this solicitation.

L-II General Instructions & Information to Offeror’s:

Each Offeror is required to submit their proposal as specified in solicitation provision 52.212-1, Instructions to

Offeror’s-Commercial Items, along with the following addendum. Failure to provide any required information may result in an offer being determined non-responsive.

A. Proposal Submittal and Inquiries.

1. Proposals due date was revised to 3:00 PM local San Antonio, Texas time on 2 September 2016. Questions regarding this solicitation must be in writing and are due by 2:00PM local San Antonio, Texas time on August 19, 2016. Proposals and questions must be emailed to the 773ess.pk.proposal@us.af.mil.The e-mail Subject line shall state the following:

Questions/Proposals for the AFCCVO, ATTN: Mark Ingle and Trichelle Mayfield-Flagg, AFICA 773rd

ESS/PKB

2. The point of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the

Contracting Officer via the Contract Specialist.

Contracting Specialist:

Mr. Mark Ingle mark.ingle.2@us.af.mil

(210) 395-9549

B. General Instructions/Information.

1. The source selection methodology will be a limited tradeoff. It is in the Government’s intent to award a single contract to the Offeror who will provide the best value offer to the Air Force as determined by an integrated assessment of the evaluation criteria establish in this RFP. The evaluation criteria are divided into three (3) factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance and Price. Technical Capability will be assessed as acceptable or unacceptable based on demonstrated technical, management and quality control approaches to meeting the requirements set forth in Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement (PWS). Past Performance will be evaluated as significantly more important than Price.

2. The Offeror’s proposal shall include all data and information requested and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Failure to submit proposals as outlined herein may render a vendor ineligible for award. The government reserves the right to make award based on the proposals received with or without discussions.

3. 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. Offeror’s shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their experience and will base its evaluation on the information mailto:773ess.pk.proposal@us.af.mil 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.

4. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the proposal, the Offeror must follow the instructions contained herein. The proposal must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. Offeror’s are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to the identified evaluation factors and sub-factors in the addendum to provision FAR 52.212-2 – Evaluation of Commercial Items (Section M) of this solicitation. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. The proposal (offer) shall consist of three (3) separate Volumes; Volume I – Technical Capability, Volume II – Past Performance and Volume III - Price. Each volume shall contain General Information as outlined below.

5. Offeror’s proposal shall consist of a cover letter within each of the three (3) volumes:

Cover Letter shall include the following:

o Small Business Status/Categories as appropriate o Company point of contact with email, phone and facsimile number o CAGE Code, DUNS number, and Tax ID Number o A statement that your company understands the requirements specified in the Performance Work

Statement (PWS) and will meet the performance standards and requirements therein

6. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the Offeror’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the solicitation, concurrence with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) submitted by the

Offeror, and contract type. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding agreement without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer, whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received from the Offeror before award.

7. It is the Government’s intention to award without discussions. Offeror’s are encouraged to present their best proposal in their initial proposal submission. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions.

However, if this occurs, a competitive range may be determined and Offeror’s notified. The competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency. If the Government awards without discussions, the Offeror’s may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of proposals or to resolve minor clerical errors. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest.

8. Instructions outlined in paragraph below, prescribe the format for the proposal and describe the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals. If an

Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing with supporting rationale. The Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

9. Debriefings. The Contracting Officer will promptly notify Offeror’s of any decision to exclude them from the competition, whereupon they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. The

Contracting Officer will notify Offeror’s whose proposal remained in the competitive range but were not selected for award in accordance with FAR 15.503(b). Upon such notification, unsuccessful Offeror’s may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.506.

10. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date for receipt of proposals. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an Offeror for any costs.

C. Proposal Preparation Instructions.

1. The proposal instructions in this section are designed to assist Offeror’s in preparing a complete response that reflects a full understanding of the approach proposed to accomplish all the requirements as stated in the

Performance Work Statement and the evaluation criteria in the addendum to provision FAR 52.212-2 – Evaluation of Commercial Items. The Offeror’s proposal shall include all data and information requested and shall be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Non-conformance with the instructions provided may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation, rendering it ineligible for award.

2. Offeror’s proposal shall consist of three (3) separate volumes and each Volume shall have a general section that provides a Cover Letter as noted in Para B5 above and herein:

Volume I – Technical Capability

Volume II – Past Performance

Volume III – Price

3. Proposal Format:

(a) Email Copy -

Email size should not exceed 5MB. Include the RFP number on the subject line of the email. Proposals must be submitted via email to the 773ess.pk.proposal@us.af.mil. Offeror’s are encouraged to verify receipt of proposals.

(b) Documents submitted in response to this solicitation must be fully responsive to and consistent with the following:

a. Requirements of the solicitation (CLINs and PWS) and Government standards and regulations pertaining to the PWS.

b. Evaluation factors for award in accordance with addendum to provision FAR 52.212-2- Evaluation of

Commercial Items, of this solicitation.

c. Any limitation on the number of proposal pages. Pages exceeding the page limitations set forth in this provision will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

(c) The proposals shall be organized into three (3) volumes. Proposals must be prepared as follows:

a. Text shall be easily readable; 12-points font size, 10 pitch proportional spacing using Times New Roman font.

b. . Each email volume must include a cover sheet with the following information:

i. Volume number and name of volume

ii. Solicitation title

iii. Offeror’s name, address, and contact information

iv. Date of proposal and validity date

v. Indication of whether the volume is an original or copy

vi. Cage Code

vii. DUNS Number

viii. Tax Identification Number (TIN)

c. All volumes shall contain page numbers. Offeror’s shall use a standard page numbering system.

d. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with a definition for each.

e. All information submitted in the proposal shall be unclassified.

(d) Cross Referencing:

a. Each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated without cross-referencing to other parts of the proposal.

b. Information required for proposal evaluation, which is not found in its designated volume, will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal.

c. Each response to each sub-factor shall be self-contained. No cross-referencing between sub-factor responses is permitted.

(e) Proposal Limitation. The proposal shall not exceed the limits stated below. If the page limits are exceeded, the pages in excess of the limit shall not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal. The Government will not accept any changes to the contractor’s proposal after the closing date of the solicitation). If discussions become necessary, page limitations may 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 Offeror’s.

Table 1. Number & Type of Copies Required *

VOLUME TITLE PAGE

LIMITS

I Technical Capability 20** II Past Performance N/A III Price N/A

** Does not include the proposed QCP. Cover page and Table of Contents is not inclusive of page limit, Offeror’s shall submit one original and one redacted copy of Volume I.

a. Page limit includes: all attachments, appendices, charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, and drawings. Page limit does not include: covers sheets for volumes, tables of contents, glossary of abbreviations and acronyms, indices, title pages, and section dividers/tables if they are inserted solely to provide ease to the reader in locating parts/sections of the proposal. Pages will be counted if they contain any other information, i.e., diagrams, extraneous data, etc. Pages marked “This page intentionally left blank” will not be counted.

b. The minimum font size for the proposal pages is 12, utilizing Times New Roman themed font. Tables may use font size 10, utilizing Times New Roman. Required documents should be submitted via email with a read receipt, and should be clearly marked as the requirement title and your proposal number.

All text shall be single spaced with black text on white paper; graphics, photos, etc. may be in color.

c. What Counts As A Page? A page shall be an 8 ½ X 11” sheet of paper. If both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages (as noted above, all pages shall be printed on one side only). Margins shall be at least 1 inch on the top and bottom and 3/4 inch on the side. The Offeror shall number each page in order to eliminate any confusion. In the event the Offeror creates an ambiguity in their numbering of pages, the Government may exercise its own discretion in counting pages.

d. Do not send as an executable or .exe file. Email size shall not exceed five megabytes. Any corrupted file or media containing a virus could result in the offer not being considered for award.

e. Software use shall be word processing, spreadsheet or .PDF that is compatible with the latest Microsoft

Office Suite software or Adobe Portable Document Format.

f. Redacted copy should not include any reference to the company name and/or any identifying logos.

4. Proposal Content

(a) Volume I – Technical Volume (Factor 1)

a. The Technical Capability Volume shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims in the Offeror’s proposal. Legibility, clarity and coherence are very important. Your responses will be evaluated against the technical factors defined in the addendum to provision FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Section M) of this solicitation.

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. Statements that the

Offeror understands, can, or will comply with the PWS (including referenced publications, technical data, etc.); statements paraphrasing the PWS or parts thereof (including applicable publications, technical data, etc.); and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered unacceptable. Offeror’s 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. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

b. The Technical Capability Volume shall, at a minimum, be prepared in a form consistent with the submitted PWS and the evaluation criteria for award set forth under the Addendum to FAR 52.212-2

Evaluation – Commercial Items to this solicitation. The section shall be prepared in an orderly format and in sufficient detail to enable the Government to make a thorough evaluation of the Offeror’s technical competence and ability to comply with the contract task requirements specified in the submitted PWS. The

Offeror shall address as specifically as possible the actual methodology to be used in accomplishing the propose PWS tasks. The volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

Table of Contents

List of Table and Drawings (if applicable)

Evaluation Criteria:

Factor 1 – Technical Capability o Sub-factor 1 – Technical Approach o Sub-factor 2 – Management Approach

c. The technical approach will be evaluated for evidence of the degree to which the Offeror demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements for the AFCCVO requirement as defined in the PWS. Responses should display a reasonable, well-thought-out approach that demonstrates the Offeror's understanding of tasks to be performed, as well as the technical approach and methodology for accomplishing tasks under any resultant award to meet the requirements of the PWS. The two technical sub-factors are as follows:

Sub-Factor 1 – Technical Approach. Technical Approach to the requirement will be evaluated on whether the Offeror’s proposal clearly demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirement and the tasks in accordance with the PWS. Technical Approach acceptability in the proposal is met if the following is satisfied:

The submitted proposal shall establish how the tasks identified in the PWS, paragraph 2.1 thru

2.1.1.23 will be accomplish.

Sub-Factor 2 – Management Approach. The management approach will be evaluated for the degree to which the Offeror’s proposal reflects a management approach that will lead to the successful accomplishment of the requirement. Management Approach acceptability in the proposal is met if the following is satisfied:

Provide a staffing plan to clearly demonstrate how the staffing team will be organize, and provide all the necessary resources to include the Credentials Office (CVO) in efficiently performing the

AFCCVO requirement in accordance with the PWS.

The Proposal shall identify the security measures to ensure the credential information are not loss, stolen, or damage. The proposal shall demonstrate how the security measures stated in the PWS will be accomplished.

d. Technical Capability Rating. The Offeror’s technical solution will be evaluated against the techncial factors defined in the addendum to 52.212-2 Evalaution - Commercial Items, of this solicitation technical evaluations in accordance with the ratings listed in Table 1.

Table 1. Technical Ratings

Rating Description

Acceptable

The proposal meets all the requirements identified in the solicitation.

Only those proposals determined acceptable, either initially or as a result of discussions, will be considered for award. Once deemed acceptable, all proposals are considered equal.

Unacceptable

Fails to meet one or more requirements in the solicitation identified and major revisions would be required to make the proposal acceptable. Proposals with an unacceptable rating will not be considered for award.

The rating of the Offeror’s Technical Capability will determine whether or not the Government will consider the Offeror for award. The Government will proceed as follows based on Technical Capability rating:

a. If deemed technically acceptable: Proceed to evaluate Offeror’s past performance and price.

b. If deemed technically unacceptable: The Offeror's proposal will not be considered for award.

Volume II – Past Performance Volume (Factor 2) The Past Performance evaluation will be accomplished by reviewing aspects of an Offeror's recent and relevant past performance, focusing on and targeting performance which is relevant to the effort, as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation and recent within 5 years from the date of this solicitation is issued.

a. The Offeror shall include documentation regarding their relevant past performance as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide no more than three (3) of the most relevant contracts performed for Government agencies and/or commercial customers within the last five (5) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation. The submittal shall include rationale supporting your assertion of relevance and how it was determined that the work performed previously was the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the work specified by this solicitation. In the event an Offeror is not able to provide any documentation regarding relevant past performance within the last five (5) years, then the Offeror shall provide a statement to that effect. If it is discovered by the Contracting Officer that an Offeror failed to disclose a relevant contract, the contracting officer may find the Offeror nonresponsive and ineligible for contract award. In your selection of recent and relevant projects/programs, consider the following:

Recency: For the purposes of evaluation under this solicitation, recency is relevant past performance within the last five (5) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation. More current past performance will weighed greater than less recent history.

Relevancy: As it pertains to past performance information, is a measure of the extent of similarity between the service/support effort, complexity, dollar value, contract type, and the Offeror’s role as a subcontractor and/or teaming partner or other comparable attributes of past performance examples and the source selection requirements; and a measure of the likelihood that the past performance is an indicator of future performance. More relevant past performance will weigh more than less relevant past performance.

b. In conducting the past performance evaluation, the Government reserves the right to use both the information provided in the Offeror’s Past Performance Volume and information obtained from other sources, such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), the Contract

Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Defense Contract Management Agency

(DCMA) or similar systems, and commercial sources. Offeror’s are reminded that both independent data and data provided by Offeror’s in their proposals may be used by the Government to evaluate

Offeror past performance. However, the burden of providing thorough, complete, and current past performance information as requested in this paragraph remains with the Offeror’s. Proposals that do not contain the information requested, risk rejection. Below is the past performance relevancy rating method.

Table 2. Relevancy Method

Adjectival Rating Description

Very Relevant Present/Past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant Present/Past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant Present/Past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/Past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

c. The past performance evaluation results in an assessment of the Offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation requirements. The past performance evaluation considers each Offeror’s demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in supplying products and services that meet the contract’s requirements. One performance confidence assessment rating is assigned for each Offeror after evaluating the Offeror’s recent past performance, focusing on performance that is relevant to the contract requirements. Past Performance Confidence Assessment will be evaluated using the following ratings (see Table 2):

Table 2. Performance Confidence Assessments

Substantial Confidence Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the

Government has a high expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the

Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Limited Confidence Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the

Government has a low expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the

Government has no expectation that the Offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence

(Neutral) No recent/relevant performance record is available or the Offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

All past performance comments received will be taken into account and could affect the overall rating.

The overall past performance evaluation is a subjective decision based on the whole of all data received.

In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned; the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR

15.305 (a) (2) (iv)). Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance and be deemed “neutral.”

d. The Offeror shall include documentation regarding their relevant past performance as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation using Attachment 2 “Past Performance

History”. The Offeror shall provide no more than three (3) of the most relevant contracts performed for

Government agencies and/or commercial customers within the last five (5) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation. The submittal shall include rationale supporting your assertion of relevance and how it was determined that the work performed previously was the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the work specified by this solicitation. In the event an Offeror is not able to provide any documentation regarding relevant past performance within the last five (5) years, then the Offeror shall provide a statement to that effect. If it is discovered by the Contracting Officer that an Offeror failed to disclose a relevant contract, the contracting officer may find the Offeror nonresponsive and ineligible for contract award.

e. The Offeror shall use Attachments 3-5 – To validate the past performance history. The contracting officer shall seek relevant performance information on all priced offers based on (1) the past and present efforts provided by the Offeror and (2) data independently obtained from other Government and commercial sources. Relevant performance includes performance of efforts that are similar or greater in scope, magnitude and complexity than the effort described in this solicitation. The purpose of the past performance evaluation is to allow the government to assess the Offeror’s ability to perform the effort described in the solicitation, based on the Offeror’s demonstrated present and past performance.

g. Submission Requirements. The Offeror shall submit a Past Performance Volume containing the following:

(1) Relevant Contracts Reference Sheet – see Attachment 2. The Offeror shall provide documentation outlining no more than three (3) of the Offeror’s past performance with contracts, as prime, subcontractor, teaming partner, and /or joint venture partner, which is the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the services being procured under this solicitation. The submittal shall include rationale supporting the Offeror’s assertion of relevance. Offeror’s 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.

(2) Client Authorization Letters for each identified effort for a commercial customer authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the Offeror’s performance. See Attachment 3.

(3) Past Performance Information Evaluation for each commercial customer identified to provide past performance history by completing the questionnaire in Attachment 5 concerning the Offeror’s performance. See Attachment 4.

(4) Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) – see Attachment 6. For the contracts identified on each Relevant

Contracts Reference Sheet in Attachment 2, the Offeror shall have no more than three (3) PPQs (one (1) per relevant contract). The individual responding to the questionnaire shall forward (with read receipt) the response to the 773ess.pk.proposal@us.af.mil. The response time for receipt of the PPQs is the same as all other proposal requirements, 3:00 PM local San Antonio, Texas time on 2 September 2016.

(c)Volume III - Price (Factor 3) – The Offeror shall complete Section B of the SF 1449.

a. Complete blocks 12, 17a (including CAGE code), and 30a, b, and c of the Standard Form (SF) 1449. In doing so, the Offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the solicitation/Request for

Proposal (RFP), with attachments. The solicitation constitutes the model contract. Provide a signed SF

1449 and signed SF 30/amendments, if applicable. All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offeror’s-Commercial Items and submitted with the proposal. Include name, title, and signature of individual authorized to sign on behalf of the company.

b. Insert the proposed prices for base (12 months) and all five (5) option periods in the Schedule B Proposal

Pricing for each of the Centralized Credentials Verification Contract Line Item (CLIN). Ensure the total extended pricing for each Contract Line Item (CLIN) is calculated correctly.

c. Offers will be evaluated utilizing price analysis techniques (completeness/accuracy; reasonableness and realism) to determine if the price is complete, reasonable, realistic and balanced. Unreasonably high/unrealistically low, unbalanced, inaccurate or incomplete price proposals may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition. The Government will evaluate proposed prices for reasonableness using price analysis techniques.

d. Price will not be scored or rated, but will be evaluated for reasonableness through the use if price analysis. Evaluation of price will be performed using one or more of the price analysis techniques in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b). Some of these techniqunes include but are not limited to comparison of the proposed Total Evaluated Price (TEP) with the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) and/or comparison of the TEP amongest all Offerors. Through these techniques the Government will determine whether the proposed prices are complete, reasonable, realistic and balanced.

e. The Government reserves the right to require the submission of Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing

Data as is deemed necessary to arrive at a fair and reasonable price.

f. The volume shall be organized as follows and contain the identified information.

i. TAB A, Solicitation, Offer and Award – The SF 1449 shall be submitted fully completed. The

Offeror is cautioned that the SF 1449 must contain an original signature in block 30a of the form (if submitting a hard copy of the proposal). The Offeror shall acknowledge any amendments to the solicitation in accordance with the instructions on the SF 1449 and Section

L, FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offeror’s – Commercial Items. The Offeror shall provide the name, title, telephone number and email address of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate and negotiate on behalf of your company contractually.

ii. TAB B, Section B (Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs) - Section B of the SF 1449 shall be submitted fully completed and error free. It shall contain the Offeror’s total extended pricing for the established Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract Line Items Numbers (CLINs).

5. ALTERNATE PROPOSALS: Alternate proposals will not be accepted.

6. INCURRED EXPENSES

The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred or associated with preparation and submission of a proposal in response to this solicitation. NO OFFEROR WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR SUBMITTING A

PROPOSAL.

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)

(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(b) 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…