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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Orientation Period

FFP

Orientation Period in accordance with PWS 4.12.

FOB: Destination

SIGNAL CODE: A

NSP

Transient Alert Services FFP

FFP

Transient Alert Services FFP--Contractor shall perform Transient Alert Services IAW the Statement of Work to include Basic Service, Contractor Furnished Vehicles and Repair and Maintenance of Ground Support Equipment.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: F3Y1AA4325A001

NET AMT

FFP

Option Year 1 - Period of Performance 1 Oct 2015 through 30 Sep 2016

NET AMT

FFP

Option Year 2 - Period of Performance 1 Oct 2016 through 30 Sep 2017

NET AMT

FFP

Option Year 3 - Period of Performance 1 Oct 2017 through 30 Sep 2018

NET AMT

FFP

Option Year 4 - Period of Performance 1 Oct 2018 through 30 Sep 2019

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

30-JUN-2015

SHERRIE ATKINSON

72 OSS

3800 A AVE BLDG 240 RM 219

TINKER AFB OK 73145-9126

405-734-5328

F3Y1AA

30-SEP-2015

F3Y1AA

30-SEP-2016

F3Y1AA

30-SEP-2017

F3Y1AA

30-SEP-2018

F3Y1AA

30-SEP-2019

F3Y1AA

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2014)

(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 Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

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

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

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

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

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

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

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

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

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

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

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

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

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

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

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

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

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

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

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

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1.0 Program Structure and Objective

1.1.1. The Government plans to award a single contract for Transient Alert Services. The contract will primarily include Aircraft Arrival Services, Processing Services, and Departure Services that meet all Air Force and local directives while supporting the customers’ requirements and maintaining a safe and efficient operation. The contractor is also expected to perform Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (AGE) Maintenance in accordance with (IAW) all Air Force and local directives, while supporting Transient Alert requirements with sufficient numbers of operational AGE and maintaining a safe and efficient AGE Maintenance operation.

1.1.2. This acquisition will utilize Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable source selection procedures. Contract award will be made to the offeror who is Acceptable in Factor 1 Technical and Factor Past Performance, with lowest total evaluated price.

1.2. Budget/Funding Information

Funding will be obligated for the Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) for the base period, to include the phase-in period.

2.0 General Instructions

2.1.1. This section of the Instructions to Offerors (ITO) provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. The offeror’s proposal must include all data and information requested by the ITO and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Any Offeror who submits an incomplete package may be considered ineligible for award. The offer shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the Performance Work Statement and appendices. Non-conformance with the instructions provided in the ITO may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation.

2.1.2. 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.

2.1.3. Elaborate brochures, documentation, binding, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

2.1.4. 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 until this date.

2.1.5. 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.

2.2. General Information

2.2.1. Point of Contact

The Contracting Officer (CO) and Contract Specialist (CS) are the sole point of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions or concerns you may have to the CO and CS. Written requests for clarification may be sent to the CO and CS at the address located in Section A of the model contract/solicitation.

2.2.2. Debriefings

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

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

2.2.4. Electronic Reference Documents

All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) web site at http://www.fbo.gov. Potential Offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

2.2.5. Oral Presentation

Oral presentations will not be utilized.

2.2.6. Amendments to Solicitation

If this RFP is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment and provide confirmation upon submission of the offeror’s proposal. Any unacknowledged amendments in the offeror’s proposal are subject to solicitation provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2..

2.2.7. Submission, Modification, Revision, and Withdrawal of Proposals Proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages in paper media and electronic media addressed to the CO at the address shown in Section A of the model contract/solicitation, and showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Electronic proposals submitted to the CO and CS via electronic e-mail are preferred. Electronic proposals shall reference the solicitation number in the subject line and shall include all attachments required in this ITO.

2.2. Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits

2.2.1. The Title Page of each volume must show solicitation number, name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror and electronic e-mail address if available.

2.2.2. A Team List of the offeror’s primary Point of Contacts shall be submitted in each volume using the format shown in Attachment “Proposed Team List” on FedBizOpps.

2.2.3. 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 attachments identified in the table shall be separately bound in three-ring, loose-leaf binders, as necessary. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the ITO paragraph as noted in the table below.

2.2.3.1. Volume I Technical will consist of a title page, and the team list (template is attached as attachment 1.0). Offerors then have 30 pages to address to address the subfactors identified in section 3 below.

Volume II Past performance will consist of the information identified in Section 4 below.

Price shall be addressed only on the Price List attached on FedBizOpps, and shall not be addressed elsewhere unless asked for by the government.

Offerors shall also fill out the Representations and Certifications in the solicitation document, as well as those located at www.SAM.gov. The offeror is only required to furnish the Representations and Certifications from the solicitation document. The government will retrieve the electronic copy of the Representations and Certifications located at SAM.gov.

Table 2.2. Proposal Organization

Paragraph

Number

Limit

2.2.4. Page Limitations

Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. 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 practicable. Page limitations may also 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. Each page shall be counted except the following: blank pages, title pages, tables of contents, tabs, indexes, glossaries, and those noted in the Proposed Organization Chart as unlimited.

2.2.5. Pricing Information

All pricing information shall be addressed on the price list posted on FedBizOpps. The transition period and base period shall be not separately priced. A total price shall also be provided.

2.2.6. Cross Referencing

Each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated without cross-referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Information required for proposal evaluation, which is not found in its designated volume, will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal. Cross-referencing within a proposal volume is permitted when its use would conserve space without impairing clarity.

2.2.7. 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.

2.2.8. Include an indexed list of Tables and Figures.

2.2.9. 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.

2.3. Page Size and Format

2.3.1. 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. Page line spacing shall be 1.5 lines. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text size shall be no less than Arial 12 points. Tracking, kerning, and leading values shall not be changed from the default values of the word processing or page layout software. Use at least 1 inch margins on the top and bottom and 3/4 inch side margins. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. These page format restrictions shall apply to responses to Evaluation Notice (ENs). These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy proposals.

2.3.1. 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 and shall not exceed 11 x 17 inches in size. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume, and count as a single page. Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams and schematics; not for pages of text. The following limitation only applies to the Technical Volume. Text intended for evaluation within all figures, charts, tables, and graphs, to include imbedded images, shall be no less than Arial 8-pt. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy proposals. Any text within figures, charts, tables, and graphs which do not meet this requirement will not be considered in the evaluation. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy proposals.

2.4. Binding and Labeling

If providing a proposal via any means other than electronic, each volume of the proposal should 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 should 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 should 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.

2.5. Electronic Offers

Electronic offers shall include all information that would be provided in a hard copy. One page of content is the equivalent to a standard printed sized copy of the content. Offers may be presented via CD-ROM, or as an electronic mail. If the proposal is sent via electronic mail, the proposal, pricing sheet, representations and certifications, required plans, exhibits, and attachments shall be sent as separate attachments.

When discrepancies exist between the written hard copies and those provided in electronic format, the written hard copies will take precedence in all cases. If providing proposals via Compact Disc, indicate on each Compact Disc Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) the volume number and title. Use separate files to permit rapid location of all portions, including subfactors, required plans, exhibits, appendices, and attachments, if any. The offeror shall submit volumes I through IV in electronic format. Each volume shall be submitted on a separate 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) Word 2007/2010, MS Excel 2007/2010, and MS-Power Point 2007/2010, or Microsoft Office XP as applicable.

2.6. Distribution

The "original" proposal shall be clearly identified. Proposals shall be addressed to the Contracting Specialist and mailed to:

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

OFFICE: ATTN: SrA Nicholas Hazelett

Tinker AFB: Bldg 3, AFSC/PZIOA, 7858 5th Street, Tinker AFB OK 73145-3020

Telephone: 405-739-4987

Nicholas.hazelett@us.af.mil

3.0 Factor 1 - Technical

3.1. 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 neither necessary nor desirable for you to tell us so in your proposal. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation.

3.2. Format and Specific Content

3.2.1. Technical/Staffing

In the Technical/Staffing Volume, address your proposed approach to meeting the minimum performance or capability requirements of each technical subfactor.

3.2.2. Volume Organization

The Technical Volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

(1) Team List Attach 2.0

(2) Table of Contents

(3) List of Table and Drawings

(4) Glossary

(5) Subfactor One – Staffing Approach

(6) Subfactor Two – Equipment Approach

(7) Subfactor Three – Plans

3.2.3. Subfactor One - Staffing Approach

The proposal shall provide an approach for satisfying the staffing objectives as identified in the PWS.

. Specific detail shall be provided to demonstrate the following criteria is satisfied:

(a)Provide a description of the proposed experience and technical certifications to include any subcontracting and teaming arrangements for the contract manager position IAW PWS paragraph 4.2.1. through 4.2.1.3. are met.

(b) Provide a description of proposed labor categories, experience, and technical certifications to include any subcontracting and teaming arrangements IAW PWS paragraph 4.2.2.2 through 4.2.2.8.

(c) Provide an approach for obtaining secret security clearances IAW PWS paragraph 4.2.3.1.2.

3.2.4. Subfactor Two – Equipment

The proposal shall provide an approach for equipment. The approach shall provide sufficient detail to clearly demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding and ability to accomplish the task. As a minimum, the approach must address the following criteria:

(a) Provide a description of the methodology to obtain, service, and maintain contractor provided vehicles IAW PWS paragraphs 1.1.1 through 1.1.1.11. The approach must include number and type of proposed vehicles.

(b) Provide a description of the proposed methodology to include any subcontracting and teaming arrangements for providing lavatory services IAW PWS paragraph 1.1.1.5. and 1.6.1.9 and Appendix F

(c) Provide a description of the proposed methodology to include any subcontracting and teaming arrangements for providing potable water services IAW PWS paragraph 1.1.1.6. and 1.6.1.9 and Appendix F

3.2.4. Subfactor Three – Plans

The proposal shall provide an approach for Plans. The approach shall provide sufficient detail to clearly demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding and ability to accomplish the task. As a minimum, the approach must address the following criteria:

(a) Describe an approach to creating a Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program. The approach must address the requirements of PWS paragraphs 1.11.1.5.2.1 through 1.11.1.5.2.3 paragraph h.

(b) Provide a Publications and Forms Management approach, which addresses how the offerors intendsto maintain, order, delete, file, and make changes IAW Air Force Instructions (AFI) and Technical Orders (T.O.’s). The approach must address the requirements of PWS paragraphs 1.14 and Appendix E.

(c) Describe an approach to create a safety plan which addresses requirements in PWS paragraphs 4.11 through 4.11.10

(d) Describe an approach to create a quality control plan. The approach must include a description of proposed personnel to include experience and knowledge of quality control methods and procedures. The approach must address the requirements of PWS paragraphs 4.3.1 through 4.3.4

4.0. Factor 2 – Past Performance

4.1. General

4.1.1. Each offeror shall submit a past performance volume with its proposal, containing past performance information in accordance with the format contained in the attachment provided on FedBizOpps. This information is required on the offeror and all subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners proposed to perform the work outlined in the solicitation. 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.

4.1.2. Along with the information required in this paragraph, the offeror shall submit a consent letter (attached) 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.

4.2. Early Proposal Information

4.2.1 Each offeror is requested to submit Volume III Past Performance for each relevant contract fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the solicitation closing date. Failure to submit early proposal information will not result in offeror disqualification.

4.2.2. As soon as practicable, offerors shall complete Section 1 of the attached Past Performance Questionnaire and e-mail it and the Performance Questionnaire Letter to all points of contacts (POCs) the offeror has listed in the Past Performance Information Sheets. The POCs will complete the questionnaires and forward them by e-mail, directly to the Past Performance Evaluation Team (PPET), Nicholas.Hazelett@us.af.mil. RESPONDENTS TO THE QUESTIONNAIRES SHALL NOT SEND THE COMPLETED INFORMATION SHEETS BACK TO THE OFFEROR. Offerors shall not follow-up with respondents to ensure they have completed the questionnaires. The PPET will conduct such follow-up with any POC as necessary.

4.3. Relevant Contracts

4.3.1. Request each Present/Past Performance Information Sheets (PPIS) not exceed a target of 4 pages, although more or less may be submitted if necessary and relevant to the Transient Alert effort. Request each offeror submit up to four (4) PPIS forms for the prime Contractor and up to three (3) for each significant subcontractor/teaming partner limited to the last 3 years. Please only submit information on subcontractors and teaming partners performing key or critical portions of the Transient Alert effort. There is no limit on the number of PPIS forms allowed per team; however, offerors are requested to limit responses to those efforts necessary for evaluation and relevant to the Transient Alert effort.

4.3.2. Relevant Contract Narrative

Offerors shall provide a narrative explaining what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the scope, magnitude of effort, and complexity of the Tinker AFB Transient Alert requirement. Section M, para 2.4.3 of the RFP states, scope and complexity for the Tinker AFB Transient Alert requirement includes de-icing aircraft, oil analysis of aircraft, thru-flight services, aircraft arrival services, aircraft departure services, and real time use of Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE). The offeror should also address any performance problems encountered on previous contracts, and a discussion on how the problems were resolved. Merely having problems does not automatically equate to an unacceptable past performance 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 shall 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 acceptable.

4.3.3. 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 the 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, offeror’s shall include a "roadmap" describing all such changes in the organization of the offeror’s 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), the "roadmap" should be both specifically applicable to the efforts identified, yet general enough to apply to efforts on which the Government receives information from other sources.

5.0. Factor 2 – Price

5.1. In the price volume, the Offeror shall provide the following information in addition to the pricing in Supplies or Services and Prices/Cost Section (Part B) of the solicitation. These instructions are to assist you in submitting information required to evaluate the reasonableness of your proposed cost/price. Compliance with these instructions is mandatory and failure to comply may result in rejection of your proposal.

5.2. General Instructions

Information beyond that required by this instruction shall not be submitted. Pricing shall only be provided on the price list provided with the solicitation. If further cost or pricing data is required by the CO, it will be requested as stated in paragraph 5.2.1. below.

5.2.1. Price Reasonableness, Balance, and Price Realism

Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated for reasonableness, balance, and realism. Offers should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their reasonableness The burden of proof for credibility of proposed prices rests with the offeror. Unbalanced pricing may pose an unacceptable risk to the Government and may be a reason to reject an offeror’s proposal. Additionally, proposed pricing must demonstrate an adequate understanding of the requirement, including program complexity.

5.2.2. Pricing Information Requirements

FAR part 15 applies. In accordance with FAR 15.403-3-1(b), prices based on adequate price competition do not require submission of certified cost or pricing data. In accordance with FAR 15.403-3(a), however, information other than cost or pricing data may be required to support price reasonableness. FAR 15.403-3(a) (1) provides for obtaining information other than cost or pricing data if needed to determine price reasonableness. Therefore, the FAR does not preclude the requirement for obtaining other than cost or pricing data under certain circumstances and the Government reserves the right to obtain data as appropriate. Should the CO determine proposed prices to appear unreasonable or the possibility that an Offeror does not fully understand the requirement, the Offerors may be required to support price reasonableness via other than cost or pricing data. If, after receipt of proposals, the CO determines that there is insufficient information available to determine price reasonableness and none of the exceptions in FAR 15.403-1 apply, the offeror shall be required to submit cost or pricing data.

5.2.3. Rounding

All dollar amounts shall be rounded to the nearest penny.

5.2.2.4. SCA/CBA

It is the responsibility of the Offeror and the subsequent contract awardee to comply with the Services Contract Act (SCA) or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). An attachment of the current wage determination will be attached with this solicitation. The prices of the wage determinations shall be included in the line items and not separately priced.

6.0. Contract Documentation

6.1. Model Contract/Representations and Certifications

The purpose of this volume is to provide information to the Government for preparing the contract document and supporting file. The offeror's proposal shall include a signed copy of the Model Contract, and Sections A through K.

6.1.1. Solicitation/Contract Form (Section A)

Completion of blocks 12, 17 and signature and date for blocks 30a, 30b and 30c of the SF1449. Signature by the offeror on the SF1449 constitutes an offer, which the Government may accept. The "original" copy should be clearly marked under separate cover and should be provided without any punched holes.

6.1.2. Supplies or Services and Costs/Prices (Section B)

Completed pricing information in Section B of the model contract is not necessary, however it may be filled out. Completion of the pricing sheet provided is mandatory.

6.1.3. Contract Clauses (Section I)

The offeror shall provide required information to complete clauses as required.

6.1.4. Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors (Section K)

The offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website at http://sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items are correct. Any other certification required by any provision in this solicitation is required to be completed and returned along with the solicitation.

6.2. 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. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Each exception shall be specifically related to each 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 6.2.

Table 6.2 - Solicitation Exceptions

Solicitation Document Page/ Paragraph Requirement/ Portion Rationale

Page and Paragraph

Numbers

why the requirement can/will not be met

6.3. Other Information Required

6.3.1. Ombudsman

An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The Ombudsman for this acquisition is AFSC/PZIOA. This does not diminish the authority of the program director or CO, but communicates offeror concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process; interested parties are invited to call AFSC/PZIOA at (405) 739-4183.

6.3.2. 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.

6.3.3. Government Offices

Provide the mailing address, telephone and fax numbers and facility codes for the cognizant Contract Administration Office, DCAA, and Government Paying Office. Also, provide the name and telephone and fax number for the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).

6.3.4. 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). 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.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Factor 1: Technical

Subfactor 1: Staffing

Subfactor 2: Execution Planning and Equipment

Factor 2: Price

Relative Importance of Factors and Subfactors:

For this solicitation, technical acceptability is a prerequisite to the best value analysis. If a proposal is rated as technically acceptable based on the technical subfactors, the proposals will then be rated based on total price, with the lowest priced offer being accepted.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items

Evaluation Factors for AwardIMPORTANT NOTE: The various contract preparation software applications used in the Air Force (ConWrite, ACPS, or SPS) produce contract instruments (including Section M) which differ somewhat in appearance.