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FA822417R0059

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Each FY17 G7TKXX High Speed Tensile Tester

FFP

High Speed Tensile Tester (HSTT) that will support testing for 1,000 ±100 samples per year. The ram speeds are 0.1 inches per minute to 2000 inches per minute (ipm). Test Frame shall be new, High Speed Tensile tester, utilizing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components. The HSTT shall be integrated with a pressurized conditioning chamber capable of temperature limits between -65 degrees F to 200 degrees F and pressure limit between ambient to 200 PSI. Please see attached purchase specifications for additional specifications and details.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: F2DCBA7090A001

SIGNAL CODE: A

NET AMT

FSC CD: 4920

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Lot CDRL's

FFP

11 Contract Data Requirments List (CDRL) 11 All CDRL’s shall be priced on this CLIN.

CDRL’s can be found attached to this solicitation, also attached to the FBO.gov solicitation.

FOB: Destination

SIGNAL CODE: A

NET AMT

FSC CD: 4920

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 21-AUG-2017 TO

19-OCT-2018

N/A 583 MMXS

BLDG 763 (DOCK 10)

220 FLIGHTLINE DR

MINOT AFB ND 58705

F2DCBA

0002 POP 21-AUG-2017 TO

19-OCT-2018

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

F2DCBA

Section G - Contract Administration Data

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

Document type means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Local processing office (LPO) is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall--

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this Web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via Web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s).

COMBO

(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

Destination

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table* Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC F03000 Issue By DoDAAC FA8224 Admin DoDAAC FA8224 Inspect By DoDAAC F2DCBA Ship To Code F2DCBA Ship From Code ____ Mark For Code ____ Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____ Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____ Accept at Other DoDAAC ____ LPO DoDAAC ____ DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____ Other DoDAAC(s) ____

(4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the email address identified below in the “Send Additional Email Notifications” field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

Primary WAWF Acceptor: Marjorie Forte Phone – 801-777-1975; E-mail - marjorie.forte@us.af.mil Alternate WAWF Acceptor: Raymond Luedtke – 801-586-2815; E-mail - raymond.luedtke@us.af.mil

(g) WAWF point of contact. (1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

Primary WAWF Acceptor: Marjorie Forte Phone – 801-777-1975; E-mail - marjorie.forte@us.af.mil Alternate WAWF Acceptor: Raymond Luedtke – 801-586-2815; E-mail - raymond.luedtke@us.af.mil

(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988.

(End of clause)

Section I - Contract Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

OCT 2016

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities SEP 1989 52.215-2 Audit and Records--Negotiation OCT 2010 52.215-6 Place of Performance OCT 1997 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format OCT 1997 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

AUG 2011

52.225-8 Duty-Free Entry OCT 2010 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

OCT 2015

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.246-2 Inspection Of Supplies--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions APR 1984 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses APR 1984 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

OCT 2016

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

252.203-7995 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

(DEVIATION 2017-O0001)(NOV 2016)

(a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The Contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d)(1) Use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (Pub. L. 114-223), or any other Act that extends to fiscal year 2017 funds the same prohibitions as contained in section 743, division E, title VII, of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. 114-113) may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as a result of Government action under this clause.

5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (APR 2014)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, [Mrs.

Jonna Hancey AFMC OL_H/PZC 801-777-6549, jonna.hancey@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330- 1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (INTERIM CHANGE: See Policy Memo 14-C-05)

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.

5352.223-9001 HEALTH AND SAFETY ON GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS (NOV 2012)

(a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

(1) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

(2) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.

(b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Stand-ards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

(c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.

Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 Purchase specification 29 08-MAR-2017 Attachment 10 CDRL A008 3 11-MAY-2017 Attachment 11 CDRL A009 3 11-MAY-2017 Attachment 12 CDRL A010 3 11-MAY-2017 Attachment 13 CDRL A011 3 11-MAY-2017 Attachment 2 TM-86-01N (T) 5 01-MAY-2017 Attachment 3 CDRL A001 3 11-MAY-2017 Attachment 4 CDRL A002 3 11-MAY-2017 Attachment 5 CDRL A003 3 11-MAY-2017 Attachment 6 CDRL A004 3 11-MAY-2017 Attachment 7 CDRL A005 3 Attachment 8 CDRL A006 3 11-MAY-2017 Attachment 9 CDRL A007 3 11-MAY-2017

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

SECTION L

SECTION L: INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRACTOR (ITC) FOR PROPOSAL

PREPARATION USING LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA)

PROCEDURES

1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.1. Instructions to Contractors (ITC): This section of the ITC provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal to design, assemble, test, install, start up, qualify and document a High Speed Tensile Tester (HSTT) per the Purchase Specification (PS) and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL).

1.2. The Contractor’s proposal must include all data and information requested by the ITC and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Non-conformance with the instructions provided in the ITC may result in rejection of a proposal.

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

1.4. The Government intends to award one (1) Contract requirement in accordance with the paragraph 1.1 stated above; however, the Government reserves the right to split the award or cancel the solicitation.

1.5. The Government reserves the right to award some, none or all of the line items in the solicitation.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1. Points of Contact: The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and the contract buyer are the sole points of contact for this acquisition. Written requests for clarification shall be sent to the PCO. Address any questions or concerns to the individual identified on Page 1 of this solicitation.

2.2. Distribution of Proposals: the "original" proposal shall be so designated and signed by the Contractor’s authorized representative. Any electronic copies must be received by the due date identified on the front page of the RFP, hard copies must be postmarked by the due date. Proposals shall be delivered to:

OO-ALC/PZIMB

James Vaughan Contracting Officer 6038 ASPEN AVE, Bldg 1289 or OO-ALC/PZIMB Tyler Fitz Contracting Specialist 6038 ASPEN AVE, Bldg 1289

Hill AFB, Utah 84056-5838 james.vaughan6@us.af.mil

Hill AFB, Utah 84056-5838 tyler.fitz@us.af.mil

2.3. The Contractor shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table (Table 1). The titles and contents of the volumes shall be as defined in the following table.

Table 1 - Proposal Organization

VOLUME VOLUME TITLE COPIES

*(see note)

PAGE LIMIT

I Technical Proposal (consists of the following appendicies)

1 Electronic*, or 1 hard copy*

Sub-Factor A: Test Frame Performance Specifications

Sub Factor B: Pressure Vessel As required

Sub-Factor C: Test Frame Size and Facility Requirements

Sub-Factor D: Controller Capability

As required

Sub-Factor E: Test Software Requirements

Sub-Factor F: Schedule Requirements

II Contract Documentation (Price Proposal) – must be entered in the model solicitation to be considered responsive.

1 Electronic, 1 hard copy same as solicitation

III Past Performance

END

Note 1: Hard copies must be postmarked NLT solicitation closing date and time.

Note 2: All files must be 10MB or smaller due to network transmission limitations.

2.4. If submission exceeds page limit, then excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

2.5. Labeling: Each volume of the proposal should be clearly marked as to volume number, title, solicitation identification, and the Contractor’s name. 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 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

3. – VOLUME I: FACTOR 1 - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

3.1. General: The technical proposal shall be clear, concise, complete, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. The proposal shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide convincing documentation to address how the Contractor will meet these requirements. There will be no reference to rates or price in this volume. Contractors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their certifications, facilities and/or structural, mechanical, and electronics capabilities, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Contractor’s proposal. Contractors’ responses will be evaluated against the factors and sub-factor defined below. Using the instructions provided below, provide as specifically as possible the actual methodology the Contractor would use for accomplishing and satisfying the factors and sub-factor. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. By the Contractor’s proposal submission, the Contractor is representing that the company/firm will perform ALL the requirements specified in the solicitation (including all documents listed in paragraph 1.3 ITC); it is not necessary or desirable to tell us so in the proposal. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation.

3.2. Volume Organization: The Technical Proposal shall be organized according to the following general outline:

3.2.1. Table of Contents

3.2.2. List of Tables and Drawings

3.2.3. HSTT Requirements

3.2.3.1. Sub-Factor A: Test Frame Performance Specifications:

The offeror shall explain or show, through calculations, test data or similar method, they have commercial off the shelf (COTS) components or units, capable of performing to the following criteria. Any of the following criteria that cannot be accomplished using COTS components shall be highlighted. Any highlighted items will require the offeror to present a detailed plan as to how they will accomplish those required criteria and prove their concepts. Acceptable proof can be demonstrated through past workloads of similar projects, simulations of modified COTS, or field data from modified COTS. Purchase Specification paragraph 3.1 (Tensile Tester Capacity only) and 3.2 (Load Measurement System only)

3.2.3.2. Sub Factor B: Pressure Vessel:

The offeror shall provide the descriptive technical approach for the integration of the Pressure Vessel with the HSTT complying with the Performance Characteristics required by the purchase specification.

Provide calculations for each performance characteristics. Purchase

Specification paragraph 3.1 (Pressure Vessel only) and 3.2 (Load Train only)

3.2.3.3. Sub-Factor C: Test Frame Size and Facility Requirements:

The offeror shall show how COTS parts, units, or test frames, capable of meeting the size and facility requirements. The offeror shall show the configuration of the install system meets the footprint of the facility and HAFB utility requirements. Purchase Specification paragraph 3.2 (Load Frame Design only) and 3.3

3.2.3.4. Sub-Factor D: Controller Capability:

The offeror must provide test data or other performance measure and provide model and manufacture of the COTS controller. Purchase Specification paragraph 3.2 (Controller Design only)

3.2.3.5. Sub-Factor E: Test Software Requirements:

The offeror shall show through simulated test results, test data or similar method their COTS operating software and system meet the software requirements. Specify the program name and version of software being suggested for use. Purchase Specification 3.2 (Software only)

3.2.3.6. Sub-Factor F: Schedule Requirements:

The offeror shall provide a Schedule that describes the approach to meet the Government’s timeline and ensures that all major milestones are met and critical reviews are addressed. The Contractor shall provide significant detail addressing how they plan to handle the site preparation. The offeror must show they have the capability, through past work experience of a similar project, to meet the schedule requirements of design, build, and delivery in 12 months or less and installation and acceptance testing in 2 months or less Purchase Specification paragraph 3.3.2 and PS 3.7.1.1.

4. VOLUME II: FACTOR 2 - PRICE PROPOSAL:

4.1. General Instructions: The price proposal will be the price information provided in

Schedule B of the model solicitation. For the purposes of evaluation, prices for all CLIN must be filled in, including unit and extended pricing in order to develop the Total Evaluated Price (TEP). Offerors should review Section M criteria to ensure the minimum requirements are met.

4.2. Total Evaluated Price:

Cost or Pricing Information Requirements – In accordance with FAR 15.402, 15.403-1(b) and 15.403-3(a), “information other than certified cost or pricing data” may be required to support price reasonableness. If after receipt of proposals, the PCO determines that there is insufficient information available to determine the reasonableness of the proposed pricing the offeror may be required to submit additional information other than certified cost or pricing data. If, during the source selection process, the PCO determines that adequate competition no longer exists, then certified cost and pricing data may be required.

Pricing Assumptions - Summarize all significant pricing assumptions, scope limitations and/or qualifications of the Price proposal.

Estimating Techniques and Methods – Offerors shall use generally accepted estimating techniques to develop their estimates for the category rates in the TEP.

VOLUME III – PAST PERFORMANCE

Offerors may submit recent, relevant contracts as defined in Section M. The government will consider this information, along with information obtained from other sources (e.g. Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), customer interviews, etc.).

Offerors are encouraged to address any performance problems/issues that the Government may identify and explain corrective action taken and current status. The Government will consider this information in determining the offerors past performance rating.

An offeror’s failure to address performance problems/issues within this volume does not preclude the government from using such information in determining a past performance rating.

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

SECTION M

ECTION M: EVALUATION CRITERIA

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. Basis for Task Order Award

1.1.1. This acquisition will utilize Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures in accordance with FAR 15.101-2, as supplemented. Technical tradeoffs will not be made and no additional credit will be given for exceeding acceptability. Award will be made to the acceptable offeror with the lowest evaluated price, that is deemed responsible in accordance with the FAR and whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements. The solicitation requirements include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by Section L of this solicitation.

1.2. Number of Contracts to be Awarded:

1.2.1. The Government intends to select one contractor for award. However, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, if the Source Selection Authority (SSA) determines it is in the Government’s best interest.

1.3. Major Proposal Revisions:

1.3.1. If a proposal receives an “Unacceptable” rating after initial evaluation and will require major revisions in order to meet the technical requirement, the Government reserves the right to exclude the offeror from the competitive range.

1.4. Evaluation Factors and Sub-factor

1.4.1. The following evaluation factors and sub-factor will be used for evaluation.

Award will be made to the acceptable Contractor with the lowest evaluated price, which is deemed responsible in accordance with the FAR and whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements based upon an assessment of the evaluation factors and sub-factor described below.

Factor 1: Factor 1 - Technical Proposal:

o Sub-Factor A: Test Frame Performance Specifications o Sub Factor B: Pressure Vessel o Sub-Factor C: Test Frame Size and Facility Requirements o Sub-Factor D: Controller Capability o Sub-Factor E: Test Software Requirements o Sub-Factor F: Schedule Requirements

Factor 2: Price Proposal

Factor 3: Past Performance

2. Evaluation Methodology

2.1. Price shall be evaluated on all offers and the proposals will be listed from lowest to highest price based on the total evaluated price. Then technical acceptability will be evaluated starting with the two lowest price proposal until one proposal is determined to be acceptable.

2.1.1. Acceptable – The Contractor has clearly demonstrated thorough design overview, diagrams and necessary documentation that it has met the requirements of the proposal.

2.1.2. Unacceptable – The proposal fails to meet specified minimum requirements necessary for contract performance. Proposals with an unacceptable rating are not awardable.

2.2. Volume I: FACTOR 1: Technical Proposal

2.2.1. The Government’s technical evaluation team will evaluate the technical proposals against the following sub-factors.

2.2.2. Technical Solution

2.2.2.1. Technical and Management Approach – The proposal will be evaluated to ensure the description of the Contractor’s program management approach toward accomplishing the requirements of the PS and CDRLs are sound and feasible. Further evaluation will assess whether or not the proposal described, in detail, the Contractor’s technical approach for meeting the requirements in the PS. The proposal identified which paragraph is being addressed in the PS.

If the technical approach utilized subcontractor(s), it was identified as to how the prime contractor will be responsible for performing the primary and vital requirements.

Sub-Factor A: Test Frame Performance Specifications o This sub-factor evaluates the contractor’s calculations, test data or similar method to fabricate the HSTT to meet requirement listed in PS 3.1 and 3.2

Sub Factor B: Pressure Vessel o This sub-factor analyzes the descriptive technical approach for the integration of the Pressure Vessel to meet requirements listed in PS

3.1 and 3.2

Sub-Factor C: Test Frame Size and Facility Requirements o This sub-factor reviews the configuration of the install system to meet the footprint of the facility and HAFB utility requirements listed in PS 3.2 and 3.3

Sub-Factor D: Controller Capability o This sub-factor determines the Controller component to meet the requirements listed in PS 3.2

Sub-Factor E: Test Software Requirements o This sub-factor determines the computer operating systems to meet the requirements listed in PS 3.2

Sub-Factor F: Schedule Requirements o This sub-factor evaluates the contractor’s ability to set and monitor to a realistic schedule to meet requirement in PS 3.3.2 and 3.7.1.1

2.2.3. An acceptable approach provides a level of detail and

supporting documentation to clearly demonstrate: (1) that all requirements set forth in each of the specific Sub‐Factors listed above have been considered, defined and satisfied; (2) an explicit understanding of all technical requirements; (3) that the Contractor is capable of satisfying requirements; (4) that the Contractor’s approach is realistically achievable; and (5) if the technical approach utilizes subcontractor(s), the prime contractor is responsible for performing the primary and vital requirements.

2.3. Volume II: FACTOR 2 - Price

2.3.1. The pricing criteria used for evaluation are (1) completeness, (2) price reasonableness

2.3.2. Completeness – The Government will review the pricing submissions for completeness and compliance with Section L of the RFP. Incomplete price submissions may not be evaluated and the proposal may be eliminated from the competition.

2.3.3. Price Reasonableness – The offeror’s price proposal will be evaluated using one or more of the techniques defined in FAR 15.404‐1 (Proposal Analysis Techniques).

Based on the level of interest for this requirement, it is anticipated that adequate price competition will satisfy the criteria for price reasonableness.

2.4. Factor Three – Past Performance

2.4.1. Past performance information will be gathered from offeror submissions, Government databases such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and/or through the use of Government and commercial customer interviews and questionnaires. Only recent and relevant past performance information will be considered.

2.4.1.1. Recency is defined as performance less than five years old. The Government will not consider performance on contracts/task orders where performance was concluded more than five years prior to this solicitation’s issue date.

2.4.1.2. Relevancy is defined as work that involves approximately the same types of services described in this RFP.

2.4.2. Past performance will be rated on an “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable” basis using the following ratings.

Rating Description Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the

Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown. (See note below)

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Note: 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. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “Acceptable.”

2.5.DISCUSSIONS

2.5.1. It is the Government’s intent to award without discussions; therefore, it is imperative that offerors submit their best terms initially. However, 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 Revisions (FPRs) will be considered in making the source selection decision.

2.6.SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2.6.1. 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.