PCCIE-Instruction-and-Evaluation-13-Aug-18.pdf

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items

LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA) PROCESS

L-900. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

I. Proposal Format

A. General: The following instructions cover the preparation and submittal of the Offeror’s proposal for this solicitation. Offeror must follow the instructions contained herein. Offeror is cautioned that any noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the Request For Proposal (RFP) may cause their proposal to be determined not eligible for award. If a joint venture arrangement exists for this acquisition, the Offeror shall provide a copy of the joint venture agreement that is signed and dated by all joint venture members as part of the proposal submission.

Offeror shall submit only one proposal for the Power Conditioning and Continuation Interfacing Equipment (PCCIE) Emergency Maintenance/Preventive Maintenance (EM/PM) effort as the Government will review only one proposal per Offeror. Proposals must be received, no later than the date and time specified in Block 8 on the face page of the RFP to:

AFLCMC/PZZKA

Attention: Mrs. Julia Twitchell and/or Mr. Matt Loffredo 6039 Wardleigh Road, Bldg 1206 Hill Air Force Base, UT. 84056

B. Communications: Exchanges of source selection information, after submission of the initial proposal packages, between the Government and Offeror, will be controlled by the Contracting Officer. Email may be used to transmit such information, only if the email can be sent encrypted, and must include (Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104) in the subject line of the email. Otherwise, source selection information will be transmitted via direct mailing or AMERDEC SAFE (https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/guide.aspx). In order to facilitate the sending and receiving of encrypted emails, Offerors must use MS Outlook email configured to support encryption or a different email product that is S/MIME compatible and configured to support encryption. If you intend to submit your source selection information via encrypted email, you will need to contact the Buyer/Contracting Officer indicated on the face page of the solicitation prior to that first submittal in order to exchange certificates used for encryption. To ensure the process is working correctly, send a test encrypted message first (without including any source selection information). Otherwise, source selection information will be transmitted via direct mailing or AMRDEC SAFE. When submitting source selection information via email, file suppression utilities, to include but not limited to zip files, will not be accepted.

Contracting Officer Electronic and Telephone Contact information:

Mrs. Julia Twitchell julia.twitchell@us.af.mil Phone: 801-586-4693

Mr. Matt Loffredo matthew.loffredo@us.af.mil Phone: 801-777-8666

II. Volume Organization

A. General: Proposals shall be submitted to the Government in three (3) separate volumes as set forth below:

Volume Number: Page Limits Number of Copies (Paper and Electronic)

Description

I No Limits 3+3 Completed RFP and Cross Reference Matrix

II 150 6+3 Written Technical Proposal

III No Limits 3+3 Cost/Price Proposal

- Page limits are reflected in the table above

- Cost/Price proposal information shall be submitted in written form (3 copies) and CD-R or DVD-R (write once/read only) (3 copies) that is “Closed” so that no further writes can be made to the media. CD-R/W or DVD-R/W (Re-Write) media types are not acceptable. Media must be virus scanned by the Offeror prior to submitting to the Government

- All media will be virus-free and will use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel worksheets as appropriate.

Word documents and Excel spreadsheets must be editable and not password protected. Each disk shall be clearly labeled. The paper and electronic copies shall be clearly identified. Scanned documents in PDF files are NOT acceptable for the Price Proposal section. Pricing shall be submitted in supplied Microsoft Excel format.

In addition to the page limitations set forth above, proposal volumes shall comply with the following format:

1. The proposal shall be submitted through certified mail with the ability to identify the date and time received by the government or hand delivered. Each volume shall be marked with the RFP number and the Offeror’s name and address, and the number of the Volume, i.e. I, II, III, etc. Proposals shall be in the English language and all monies shall be proposed in United States dollars.

2. Print shall be no smaller than a font size of 12 and should be on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper, excluding any charts, graphs, drawings, diagrams, supporting illustrations, or spreadsheets, etc. Charts, graphs, drawings, diagrams, supporting illustrations, spreadsheets, etc., shall not be greater than 11” x 17”. Each volume within the proposal shall be separately tabbed and identified. Margins shall be no smaller than 1 inch and each page within a volume shall be numbered consecutively. Elaborate formats, bindings, or color presentations are not desired or required.

3. The page limitation for Volume II, Written Technical Proposal, is 150 pages. The page limitation includes any charts, graphs, drawings, diagrams, supporting illustrations, spreadsheets, etc., but excludes any cover page, table of contents or list of acronyms (if utilized). Offeror is cautioned that any pages that exceed the page limitations shall not be read but shall be removed and either retained in the contract file without being considered in the evaluation, or, sent back to the Offeror. No pricing will be included in Technical volume

4. Page limitations may be placed on Evaluation Notices (ENs), if issued. The specified limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the Offeror or on the EN form itself.

5. Each page containing proprietary information should be so marked.

6. Each page should contain the following legend at the bottom of each sheet:

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION--SEE FAR 2.101 and 3.104

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

7. Submission of the initial proposal packages via electronic mail or AMERDEC SAFE will not be accepted.

Initial proposal packages shall either be mailed or hand delivered. If hand delivered, Offeror is cautioned that Hill Air Force Base has visitor control procedures requiring individuals not affiliated with the installation to obtain a visitor pass prior to entrance. Some delay should be anticipated when hand-delivering proposal packages. Offeror should allow for sufficient time to obtain a visitor pass and arrive at the specified office PRIOR to the time specified for receipt of proposals.

B. Volume I, Completed RFP

1. General: Volume I, Completed RFP shall consist of the completed and signed RFP, to include any amendments issued, with a cover letter delineating any exceptions taken to the RFP terms and conditions with accompanying rationale. However, Offerors are cautioned that any noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the RFP may cause their proposal to be determined not eligible for award. Offerors shall ensure that all clauses and provisions that require information are appropriately completed, including the proposed prices associated with the contract line items in the Schedule of the RFP.

2. Cross Reference Matrix: The Offeror is encouraged to fill out the cross reference matrix provided in the List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments, indicating where in its proposal the information can be found as it relates to the RFP. The cross reference matrix may be utilized as a tool to show critical interrelationships and dependencies among the Technical Requirements Documents, the Performance Work Statement (PWS), the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), the Instructions to Offerors— Commercial Items and the Evaluation—Commercial Items. The cross reference matrix is intended to help an Offeror ensure it has responded to all the evaluation criteria and proposal submittal requirements identified in the solicitation. If the matrix conflicts with any other requirement, direction, or provision of this solicitation, the other references in the solicitation shall take precedence over the matrix. Cross reference matrix pages will not be counted against the total pages allowed for the technical volume.

C. Volume II, Written Technical Proposal

1. General: The written technical proposal shall be clear, concise, and include all the information required by this provision in sufficient detail for effective evaluation. 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 the Government has no prior knowledge of their capabilities, work processes, facilities, and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror’s technical proposal.

2. Format and Specific Content: The following information shall be provided in the written technical proposal and will be evaluated to assess technical acceptability in accordance with M-900, Evaluation Basis for Award. The written technical proposal shall address each of the following subfactors to describe the Offeror’s proposed approach to performing the requirements set forth in the PWS.

2.1 SubFactor One: Requirements Compliance

The Offeror shall adequately demonstrate a technically acceptable approach for Requirements Compliance:

At a minimum, the proposed approach shall thoroughly substantiate all requirements by providing all-inclusive support agreements:

2.1.1: Offeror shall provide Support Agreements with Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Eaton, Vertiv and Schneider, that meet the requirements stated in IAW PWS paragraph 1.7.

2.2 Subfactor Two: Program Management.

The Offeror shall adequately demonstrate a technically acceptable approach for Program Management. At a minimum, the proposed approach shall thoroughly substantiate all requirements to:

2.2.1: Demonstrate efficient and executable administration roles and responsibilities for this contract’s management to include key personnel: prime contractor’s Program Manager, the prime contractor’s Contracts Manager, the prime contractors Service Scheduler.

2.2.2: Demonstrate an efficient and effective process for prompt scheduling of preventive maintenance identified in accordance with the PWS.

2.2.3: Demonstrate an efficient and effective process for worldwide support capability. Offeror’s proposed approach demonstrates effective processes to meeting PWS timeframes, dispatch requirements, communication, parts availability and equipment restoration for systems located in both CONUS and OCONUS locations. Offeror shall provide examples of at least one CONUS location and one overseas U.S. Base locations at any of the following sites: Kadena AB, Japan; Osan AB, Korea, Ramstein AB, Germany; Diego Garcia Atoll, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).

2.2.4: Demonstrate an efficient and effective resolution process for handling a failed UPS system (EM situation) from the initial call notification through full capability (supporting load) resolution.

2.2.5: Demonstrate an efficient and effective resolution process for handling a failed UPS system (EM situation) when notified on a weekend or outside of normal office duty hours.

2.3: Subfactor Three: Reporting Activities

The Offeror shall adequately demonstrate a technically acceptable approach for Reporting Activities: At a minimum, the proposed approach shall thoroughly substantiate all requirements to:

2.3.1: Demonstrate an efficient and effective process for performing inventory reporting, documentation and submittal IAW PWS in paragraph 4.4.5.

2.4: Subfactor Four: Awardable Task

The Offeror shall adequately demonstrate a technically acceptable approach for the Awardable Task. At a minimum, the proposed approach shall thoroughly substantiate all requirements to:

2.4.1 Demonstrate an efficient and effective approach including step-by-step processes required for scheduling, Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI), conducting inventory, closing maintenance actions, utilizing the UPS OEM on multiple UPS Systems located in Bldg 442 (SIBRS Utility and Tech Loads), Bldg 433 and Bldg 730 at Buckley AFB, CO with information provided on the Site Sheets in List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments meeting the requirements IAW PWS Part 4. Offeror shall also demonstrate any maintenance activities for batteries and any ancillary equipment identified.

2.5 Subfactor Five: Sample Task

The Offeror shall adequately demonstrate their proposed approach for Sustainment Activities (Subfactor Five: Sample Task is for evaluation purposes only). At a minimum, the proposed approach shall thoroughly substantiate all requirements to:

2.5.1 Demonstrate an efficient and effective approach including step-by-step processes required for scheduling, performing a full AC/DC capacitor replacement with service report utilizing the OEM, on an Liebert UPS SN:

2101200662127020000 at Buckley AFB, CO Bldg 1028 with information provided in the Site Sheets found in the List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments, that meet the requirements for the UPS IAW PWS Part 4.

2.5.2 Demonstrate an efficient and effective approach including step-by-step processes required for scheduling, PMI, conducting inventory, closing maintenance actions, utilizing a Third-Party (non-OEM) UPS maintenance provider on an Eaton UPS Model # 9315 SN: EW195ZBA05 located at Buckley AFB, CO Bldg 1030 with information provided in the Site Sheets found in the List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments meeting the requirements IAW PWS Part 4. Offeror shall also demonstrate maintenance activities for batteries and any ancillary equipment identified.

D. Volume III, Price Proposal

1. Cost or Pricing Information All cost or pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Price Proposal and Contract Documentation sections. The pricing criteria used for evaluation are: (1) Reasonableness, (2) Balance, (3) Total Evaluated Price (TEP), and (4) Awardable Task.

1.1 Price Proposal

The Offeror shall submit a Volume III, Price Proposal which the government will evaluate for reasonableness, balance, Total Evaluated Price (TEP), and awardable tasks as defined in the document identified as 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items of the RFP will be assessed from the Offeror’s information provided in this Section.

All dollar amounts provided shall be rounded to the nearest dollar with the exception of loaded labor rates. Loaded labor rates shall be rounded to the nearest penny.

1.2 Price Proposal Information

1.2.1 IAW FAR 15.403-1 (b) and 15.403-3 (a), information other than pricing data may be required to support price reasonableness and balance. Information shall be provided IAW FAR 15.403-5. If after receipt of proposals, the PCO 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 additional backup information and cost data.

1.2.2 The Offeror shall provide, as an attachment, a completed Pricing Table IAW the instructions tab found in the Pricing Table file.

1.3 Section Organization

The Price section shall consist of the following sections:

SUBSECTION 1 - Table of Contents; summary descriptions of estimating, purchasing, and accounting systems; changes to estimating, accounting practices, or Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Disclosure Statement; provide abbreviations and acronyms used in the price section; state the period for which the proposal is valid.

SUBSECTION 2 - Pricing information and supporting data, to include estimating methodology. With regards to your Accounting/Purchasing/Estimating Systems, indicate whether you have Government approval, if so, provide evidence of such approval. Also, identify any deviations from your standard procedures in preparing this proposal.

SUBSECTION 3 - Other information such as Government Furnished Property/Government Furnished Equipment (GFP/GFE), base support, termination costs, and inflation rate summary and explanation. List each exception to the ground rules and assumptions provided in the solicitation and each qualification of the Price section, if any. Provide complete rationale for any exceptions.

SUBSECTION 4 – The Offeror will complete the Excel file found in the Pricing Table located in the List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments IAW the instructions tab. This completed worksheet will be utilized to develop the TEP. The TEP is for award determination purposes only and will be considered in the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award decision.

Offeror shall input fixed price hourly rates for all categories and years identified in the Pricing Table, [CLINS 0001] through [CLINS 0005] Tabs.

[CLIN 0001] through [CLIN 0005] shall have travel included in price for CONUS, JBER, Eielson, Clear, Oahu, Maui and Big Island Hawaii. All other locations for [CLIN 0001] through [CLIN 0005], travel will be added to order based on [CLIN 0007]

Offeror shall input fixed composite rates for all categories and years identified in the Pricing Table, [CLIN 0006 RR Price Hourly] Tab. These firm-fixed price fully-loaded hourly labor rates shall include a base labor rate, overhead, G&A, profit/fee, and any other indirect costs that are an established and approved part of an Offeror’s accounting system.

Offerors shall input fixed composite rates for all categories and years identified in the Pricing Table, [CLIN 0007 Travel Labor Hour] Tab. These rates will be used for overseas travel on the contract. These firm-fixed price fully-loaded hourly labor rates shall include a base labor rate, overhead, G&A, profit/fee, and any other indirect costs that are an established and approved part of an Offeror’s accounting system.

Proposed rates shall be contractually binding.

52.212-1 –Evaluation--Commercial Items

LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA) PROCESS

M-900. EVALUATION BASIS FOR AWARD

I. Basis for Contract Award

A. Source Selection Methodology: This acquisition will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedure in accordance with FAR 15.101-2 and 15.3 as supplemented by the DoD Source Selection Procedures referenced in DFARS 215.300 to make an integrated assessment for a best value award decision. The Government intends to issue a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) five year contract for Emergency Maintenance (EM) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) for Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) systems and associated equipment/infrastructure as a result of this solicitation. However, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, if the SSA determines it is in the Government’s best interest to do so.

If the Government determines to not award a contract the Government is not liable for contractor proposal costs incurred. A decision on the technical acceptability of each Offeror’s proposal will be made. Among those Offerors who are determined to be technically acceptable, award will be made to the responsible Offeror having the lowest total evaluated price. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is technically acceptable, conforms to all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, technical requirements, and also provides the best value to the Government based on the results of the evaluation described in paragraph 2 below.

II. Proposal Evaluation: The evaluation process will be accomplished as follows:

A. General

1. Discussions: The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary. Any discussions will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.306. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer, with the concurrence of the Source Selection Authority, may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number of proposals that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

B. Volume I, Completed RFP

1. Cross Reference Matrix: The cross reference matrix is encouraged to be utilized as a tool to show critical interrelationships and dependencies among the technical requirements documents PWS, the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), the Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items and the Evaluation-Commercial Items.

The cross reference matrix is intended to help an Offeror ensure they have responded to all the evaluation criteria and proposal submittal requirements identified in the solicitation. If the matrix conflicts with any other requirement, direction, or provision of this solicitation, the other reference in the solicitation shall take precedence over this matrix. The 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items document references in the matrix are for informational purposes only, and the Government shall evaluate proposals solely in conformance with the provisions of the Evaluation—Commercial Items document of the solicitation.

The Cross Reference Matrix can be found in the List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments identified as Cross Reference Matrix

C. Volume II, Technical Factor

1.0 General: Each Offeror’s written technical proposal shall be evaluated for technical acceptability to determine if the proposal is clear, concise, and included all the information required by this provision in sufficient detail that meets the requirements of the PWS and demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of those PWS requirements.

2.0 General: Each Offeror’s written technical proposal shall be evaluated, for technical acceptability based on the sub-factors below. The technical proposal shall address each of the following subfactors in sufficient detail.

2.1 SubFactor One: Requirements Compliance

This subfactor is met when the Offeror adequately demonstrates a technically acceptable approach for the Requirements Compliance IAW PWS Paragraph 1.7. At a minimum, the proposed approach shall thoroughly substantiate all requirements to:

2.1.1: This requirement is met when the Offeror provides Support Agreements with UPS OEM’s Eaton, Vertiv and Schneider IAW PWS paragraph 1.7.

2.2 Subfactor Two: Program Management

This subfactor is met when the Offeror demonstrates a technically acceptable approach for Program Management IAW PWS Paragraphs: 1.12.4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.6 and 4.7. At a minimum, the proposed approach shall thoroughly substantiate all requirements to:

2.2.1: Demonstrate an efficient and executable administration roles and responsibilities for this contract’s management to include key personnel: the prime contractor’s Program Manager, the prime contractor’s Contracts Manager, and the prime contractors Service Scheduler.

2.2.2: Demonstrate an efficient and effective process for prompt scheduling of preventive maintenance identified in accordance with the PWS.

2.2.3: Demonstrate an efficient and effective process for worldwide support capability. Offeror’s proposed approach demonstrates effective processes to meeting PWS timeframes, dispatch requirements, communication, parts availability and equipment restoration for systems located in both CONUS and OCONUS locations. Vendor shall provide examples of at least one CONUS location and one overseas U.S. Base location at: Kadena AB, Japan;

Osan AB, Korea, Ramstein AB, Germany; Diego Garcia Atoll, BIOT.

2.2.4: Demonstrate an efficient and effective process for resolution for handling a failed UPS system (EM situation) from the initial call notification through full capability (supporting load) resolution.

2.2.5: Demonstrate an efficient and effective process for resolution for handling a failed UPS system (EM situation) when notified on a weekend or outside of normal office duty hours.

2.3: Subfactor Three: Reporting Activities

This subfactor is met when the Offeror demonstrates a technically acceptable approach for the Reporting Activities in IAW PWS Paragraph 4.4.5. At a minimum, the proposed approach shall thoroughly substantiate all requirements to:

2.3.1 Demonstrate an efficient and effective process for performing inventory reporting, documentation and submittal per the PWS in paragraph 4.4.5.

2.4: Subfactor Four: Awardable Task

This subfactor is met when the Offeror demonstrates a technically acceptable approach for the Awardable Task IAW PWS Part 4. At a minimum, the proposed approach shall thoroughly substantiate all requirements to:

2.4.1 Demonstrate an efficient and effective approach including step-by-step processes required for scheduling, performing maintenance (PMI), conducting inventory, closing maintenance actions, utilizing the UPS OEM on multiple UPS Systems located in Bldg 442 (SIBRS Utility and Tech Loads), Bldg 433 and Bldg 730 at Buckley AFB, CO with information provided on the site sheets in List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments that meet the requirements IAW PWS Part 4. Offeror shall also demonstrate any maintenance activities for batteries and any ancillary equipment identified.

2.5 Subfactor Five: Sample Task

This subfactor is met when the Offeror demonstrates a technically acceptable approach for the Sample Task IAW PWS Part 4 (Subfactor Five: Sample Task is for evaluation purposes only). At a minimum, the proposed approach shall thoroughly substantiate all requirements to:

2.5.1 Demonstrate an efficient and effective approach including step-by-step processes required for scheduling, performing a full AC/DC capacitor replacement with service report utilizing the OEM, on an Liebert UPS SN:

2101200662127020000 at Buckley AFB, CO Bldg 1028 with information provided in the Site Sheets found in the List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments meeting the requirements IAW PWS Part 4 for the UPS.

2.5.2 Demonstrate an efficient and effective approach including step-by-step processes required for scheduling, performing maintenance (PMI), conducting inventory, closing maintenance actions, utilizing a Third-Party (non- OEM) UPS maintenance provider on an Eaton UPS Model # 9315 SN: EW195ZBA05 located at Buckley AFB, CO Bldg 1030 with information provided in the Site Sheets found in the List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments meeting the requirements IAW PWS Part 4. Offeror shall also demonstrate maintenance activities for batteries and any ancillary equipment identified.

3. Technical Rating: The technical rating reflects the evaluation of the acceptability of the Offeror’s technical approach for meeting the Government’s requirement. The Offeror’s proposal shall be evaluated to determine whether the proposal is acceptable or unacceptable, using the ratings and descriptions outlined in the table below.

One technical rating will be assigned to each technical subfactor. In order to be considered awardable, the Offeror’s proposal must receive a technically acceptable rating for each technical subfactor.

Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings:

Adjectival Rating Description Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

D. Volume III, Price Factor

1. Cost or Pricing information All cost or pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Price Proposal and Contract Documentation sections. The pricing criteria used for evaluation are: (1) Reasonableness, (2) Balance, and (3) Total Evaluated Price (TEP), and (4) Awardable Task.

2. Reasonableness The determination of price reasonableness will consist of reviewing the Price List, Awardable Task Proposal, and Fixed Price TEP Worksheets. The existence of adequate price competition is expected to support a determination of reasonableness. At the sole discretion of the Government, additional Cost/Price analysis techniques may or may not be used to further validate price reasonableness. If adequate price competition is not obtained or if price reasonableness cannot be determined using price analysis of Government-obtained information, additional information IAW FAR Subpart 15.4 may be required to support the proposed price.

3. Balance The Offerors are cautioned against submitting an Offer that contains unbalanced pricing. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable TEP, the unit prices are significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of analysis techniques such as those defined by FAR Part 15.404-1. An Offeror’s pricing proposal is unbalanced if one or more portions of the TEP are significantly less or greater, in relative terms, and a natural progression does not follow. A proposal that is determined to be unbalanced may be rejected if the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

4. Total Evaluated Price (TEP) TEP – The TEP will be the sum of pricing totals as specified below. The TEP will be calculated for evaluation of proposals and will be a consideration in the award decision. The TEP will be for evaluation purposes only and will not constitute a promise by the Government as to work to be performed or ceiling amount for contract award. The awardee will be bound to the labor rates and pricing lists proposed in the Pricing Worksheets and Awardable Task Order proposal.

The TEP calculation for this acquisition will be established by adding together three separate components from the List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments:

1. Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2024 pricing worksheets

2. FY 2019 Awardable Task

3. Firm-Fixed Price Fully-Loaded hourly Labor Rates applied to Government Notional Hours

The first component of the TEP will represent the majority of the contract requirements and the prices will be considered firm for the duration of the contract. The Government will make notional selections within the pricing worksheet that will be applied equally to all Offerors. Notional elements shall not be disclosed to Offerors.

The second component of the TEP is the Awardable Task. Price and technical teams will perform an integrated assessment on the Awardable Task. The Awardable Task pricing will be included as part of the TEP evaluation. The Awardable Task may be issued at contract award and the Offeror will be held to the prices submitted for the Awardable Task, in accordance with the List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments and the fixed price TEP worksheet.

The third component of the TEP will consist of firm-fixed price fully-loaded hourly labor rates multiplied by the government generated notional hours. Notional elements shall not be disclosed to Offerors.

All Offerors will be evaluated on the same basis and the Government will apply the Offeror’s proposed amounts to the applicable government determined notional multipliers in calculating the TEP. Details of this method and Government developed notional hours/quantities will not be revealed to the Offeror, but the method will be applied consistently and equally to each offer. All offers will be evaluated on the same basis.