Attachment 26 - Section M v2 1-29-25.pdf

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

1.0 Basis for Contract Award

This source selection will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15, Contracting by Negotiation, as supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), the Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DAFFARS), DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug. 2022. These regulations are available electronically at the Air Force (AF) acquisition.gov.

The government intends to award Basic IDIQ contract(s) to “all qualified” offerors. An offeror is a “qualifying offeror” if:

a) it is determined responsible in accordance with FAR 9.1, as supplemented,

b) its proposal conforms to the solicitation’s requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by Section L of this solicitation),

c) it is determined to be qualified prior to contract award IAW FAR clause 52.209-1

1.1 Number of Contracts to be Awarded

The government intends to award to “all qualified” offerors (multiple award) for the Basic IDIQ of the MJU-76/B Program. However, the government reserves the right to award to only one source or to no source at all.

1.2 Discussions

If, during the evaluation period, it is determined to be in the best interest of the government to hold discussions, offeror responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs) and the Final Proposal Revision (FPR) will be considered in making the source selection decision. If the offeror’s proposal has been evaluated as acceptable at the time discussions are closed, any changes or exceptions in the FPR are subject to evaluation and may introduce risk that the offeror’s proposal be determined unacceptable and ineligible for award. The government reserves the right to not hold discussions.

1.3 Solicitation Requirements, Terms, and Conditions

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 factors. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the offeror being ineligible for award.

Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and must provide complete supporting rationale (see Section L). The government reserves the right to determine any such exceptions unacceptable.

1.4 Pricing related Data

Approval to deviate from FAR 15.304(c)(1) and waive price/cost as a source selection evaluation factor for the Basic IDIQ contract(s) has been authorized IAW DPAP Class Deviation 2018-O0006 dated December 13, 2017 and FAR Case 2017-010. The qualifying offeror(s) is not required to disclose http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ price/cost in response to this solicitation. The contracting officer shall consider price or cost as one of the factors in the selection decision for each delivery order under the multiple-award contracts IAW FAR 16.505(b)(1)(ii)(E). Note that the price for the Kick-Off Meeting CLIN 0001 is and will be fixed at $3,000 and will be used to meet the minimum guarantee for the first delivery order.

2.0 Evaluation Factors

The following evaluation factors will be used to verify eligibility for award:

Factor 1: Technical

2.1 Factor 1: Technical

Technical proposals will be evaluated for acceptability in accordance with the criteria set forth in this section. The technical proposal must convey to the Government that the offeror possesses adequate technical expertise and experience, sufficient resources, and is able to plan, organize, and use those resources in a coordinated and timely fashion to meet the needs of the Government. The Government may make a final determination as to the offeror's capability to perform based on the proposal as submitted without requesting further information from the offeror.

The government will determine applicability of sources based upon prior qualification. The government maintains a list of qualified vendors for the MJU-76/B. During the solicitation period, any potential offeror can contact the contracting officer to verify if it is on/not on the qualified vendors list. A copy of this confirmation email may be submitted with the offerors proposal but is not necessary. In the event that all qualification steps are not completed and approved prior to solicitation closure, the award of the contract will not be delayed.

2.2 The Government technical evaluation team shall evaluate the technical proposals on an “acceptable” or “unacceptable” basis, assigning one of the ratings described below for each factor and/or subfactor.

Rating Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal Does Not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

2.3 Only those proposals determined to be technically acceptable either initially, or as a result of discussions, will be considered for award. The technical factor, as a whole, will be rated "Unacceptable" if any single element or sub-factor is rated "Unacceptable”. The offeror is reminded that the Government intends to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions. However, the Government may hold discussions if necessary.

2.4 Technical Factors

2.4.1 Factor 1 – Plan and Technical Approach to Manufacture MJU-76

Provide a plan which details the proposed processes, equipment, and facilities that will be used to manufacture the item at the required production rates.

2.4.2 Information on whether the process/part is manufactured in house or procured from a subcontractor/vendor.

2.4.3. Description of any automated equipment and its benefit in maintain a high production rate.

2.4.4. Descriptions of types and quantities of machines to be used.

2.4.5. Description of how the proposed processes will prevent the formation of defects.

2.4.6 Description of inventory management control of critical components to assure meeting the production rate.

2.4.7 A flow diagram of the proposed assembly line or lines. Contract Documentation

This volume will be reviewed for completeness. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements.

Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the offeror being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete supporting rationale. The Government reserves the right to determine any such exceptions unacceptable. The offeror’s proposal shall include a signed copy of the Model Contract/Solicitation, completed sections A through K, applicable RFP attachments (Small Business Subcontracting Plan), and signed amendments to the solicitation (if any).

3.0 Pre-Award Survey

The government may conduct a pre-award survey (PAS) as a part of this source selection. Additionally, the requirements of DFARS PGI 223.307-4(iv) require that a safety pre-award survey be conducted before awarding any contracts involving ammunition and explosives, as defined in DFARS 252.223-7002

– Safety Precautions for Ammunition and Explosives. This requirement extends to any subcontractors a prospective contractor intends to use. Therefore, to facilitate any potential PAS, the offeror shall provide a list of all locations where the work is to be performed (to include all locations/contractors outside of the United States) and indicate whether such a facility is a division, affiliate, associate contractor, or subcontractor. Results of the PAS (if conducted) will be evaluated to determine each offeror’s capability to meet the requirements of the solicitation and shall be a condition of award.