Attachment_5_-_BPA_Guide_for_Pipeline.pdf

AFLCMC/HNC

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

DevSecOps Tools, Pipeline and Platform Integration and Licensing

13 September 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

I. CALL TYPES AND LOCATIONS

II. ORDERING PROCEDURES

III. SCOPE OF WORK

IV. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ATTACHMENT A BPA SCOPE OF WORK

ATTACHMENT B PRICE LIST

ATTACHMENT C ORDERING GUIDE

ATTACHMENT D ON-RAMPING AND OFF-RAMPING PROCEDURES ……………………...

ATTACHMENT E SAMPLE DD254………………………………………………………………..

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA)

In the spirit of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, AFLCMC/HNC, hereby referred to as HNC and (Contractors Name TBD) hereby agree to enter into a BPA number (FA8307-20-A- XXXX) for the purpose of supporting the United States Air Force LevelUP (LevelUP) mission and its components. The intent is to further reduce administrative costs by acquiring commercial items and services for LevelUP, and, if successful, other program offices across the Department of Defense.

BPAs eliminate contracting and open market costs such as the search for sources, the development of technical documents and solicitations, and the evaluation of offers. This BPA will further decrease costs, reduce paperwork, and save time by eliminating the need for repetitive and individual purchases. The end-result is a purchasing mechanism for the Government that works better and costs less. The total estimated dollar value for this BPA is $95 million. The dollar limit on individual calls will be in accordance with thresholds identified in FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures and/or any approved agency supplements or deviations for same. The BPA Statement of Objectives (SOO) is attached as Attachment A. The Price List is attached as Attachment B.

I. CALL/ORDER TYPES AND LOCATIONS

This BPA will leverage various contract types to include Time & Materials/Labor Hour and Firm- Fixed price. Authorized Contracting Officers will place orders based on requirements of the ordering activities. Performance of Work may be required at any geographical location and will be specified at the call level.

II. ORDERING PROCEDURES

Ordering activities process orders as follows:

• For orders at or below the micro-purchase threshold, an ordering activity may place orders directly with any BPA holder.

• For orders over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the simplified acquisition threshold

(SAT), an ordering activity shall forward the requirement, or statement of objectives and evaluation criteria, to at least three (3) BPA holders.

• All calls will be issued in accordance with the Ordering Guide, located at [TBD]. This guide will also be incorporated in the contract writing system for the BPA award.

The Government reserves the right to conduct small business set-asides. Note that the decision on whether a particular call best fits within a small business set-aside is solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer placing the call. (The ordering Contracting Officer will determine whether or not a set-aside is appropriate.) BPA holders will be notified in the Request for Quote (RFQ) at the call level whether or not there will be a small business set-aside. Competitive award criteria will be established (price will always be a factor) within the RFQ at the BPA call level. Either best value/tradeoff or low price-technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluations are authorized at the BPA call level.

In instances where a quote is requested, contractors should anticipate rapid quote submission times, usually within ten (10) days of the BPA RFQ call, however, the submission date will be specified within the RFQ.

The ordering activity will evaluate all responses received and place the order with the BPA holder that represents best value to the Government. Factors such as technical capability, price, past performance on prior BPA call (quality of deliverables/services, timeliness, and cost control) may be considered in determining award of individual BPA calls. In the event the ordering officer determines that there exists insufficient sources within the small business set-aside to provide the Government an adequate level of geographic area coverage or services, the BPA RFQ will be made available to all BPA holders. Ordering activities will require prospective contractors to identify potential conflicts of interest and address/resolve any concerns prior to BPA call award.

III. SCOPE OF WORK

The Scope of Work shall be as described in Attachment A of this document. SOOs for each call will be provided with the respective RFQ at the call level.

IV. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1 . General

The terms and conditions in this BPA apply to all orders placed pursuant to it. In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of the BPA and calls, the provisions of this BPA will take precedence. Lower prices established in any resulting BPA call take precedence over higher prices within the BPA. The Government reserves the unilateral right to add and remove contractors (on-ramping and off-ramping) at the BPA level during the term and performance of the BPA, see on-ramping and off-ramping procedures in Attachment D.

2. Extent of Obligation

BPAs do not obligate funds. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized orders made under the BPAs. It is the responsibility of the individual ordering entities under the BPAs to ensure adequate funds are available.

3. Period of Performance

The ordering period for this BPA shall be five years from date of issuance. The performance period for all orders placed under this BPA shall not exceed five (5) years from the completion of the ordering period.

The Government may cancel the BPA at any time by notifying the contractor at least thirty (30) days in advance. Ongoing orders continue in accordance with their own period of performance, even if the BPA is cancelled.

4. Authorized Users

Contracting Officers under AFLCMC/HNCK may place orders under this BPA. Any properly warranted Contracting Officer outside of the organization, may place orders under this BPA with the written notification and approval of the LevelUP contracting team (AFLCMC/HNCK).

5. Invoicing & Payment

Details regarding payment instructions will be identified in each BPA call.

6. Travel

All travel costs associated with the performance of specific calls will be reimbursed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). As such, estimated allowable and allocable travel costs shall not be included in the proposed lump sum price. Costs incurred for transportation and per diem

(lodging, meals and incidental expenses) will be billed in accordance with the regulatory implementation of Public Law 99-234, and FAR 31.205-46 Travel Costs.

The contractor shall seek approval from the Contracting Officer or his/her designee prior to traveling. The Government shall not be charged G&A fees for any travel. Costs for transportation, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses incurred by contractor personnel on official company business are allowable subject to the limitations contained in FAR 31.205-46 Travel Costs.

7. Pricing and Price Discounts

At no time shall BPA call prices exceed awarded prices on the BPA. The contractor shall ONLY quote labor categories and items awarded on the BPA in response to any RFQ unless specifically requested to quote additional services/items by the ordering Contracting Officer.

8. Security

Work will range from Unclassified to TS/SCI with special access required. Security requirements will be determined at the BPA call level. However, the contractor shall provide personnel with the requisite clearances to support the effort as identified in the call. US Citizenship is a requirement for contractor personnel performing work under this BPA, personnel must be registered in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) and have an appropriately adjudicated security clearance at the Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Level and must maintain the clearance required for the life of the BPA. All costs associated with obtaining necessary clearances shall be borne by the contractor. See attached sample of draft DD254, Attachment E.

9. Key Personnel

Designations and procedures for key personnel are outlined in Attachment F.

10. Administrative Considerations

The BPA Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes to the requirements or terms and conditions contained in this BPA. In the event the contractor makes any BPA changes at the direction of any person other than the BPA Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be allowed to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof.

11. Confidentiality and Nondisclosure

All products produced for this project are the property of the U.S. Government and cannot be reproduced, or retained by the contractor. All appropriate project documentation will be given to the government during or at the conclusion of this BPA. The contractor shall not release any information without the written consent of the Contracting Officer.

Personnel working on any call/order, at the Government's request, may be required to sign formal non-disclosure and/or conflict of interest agreements to guarantee the protection and integrity of Government and/or contractor information and documents The contractor shall not release, communicate or otherwise disseminate information to any other parties without the written consent of the Contracting Officer.

12. Protection of Information

The contractor shall be responsible for properly protecting all information used, gathered, or developed as a result of work under this BPA. In addition, the contractor shall protect all government data, equipment, etc. by treating the information as sensitive.

Sensitive but unclassified information, data, and/or equipment will only be disclosed to authorized personnel as described at the call level. The contractor shall ensure that appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, and/or equipment is properly protected. When no longer required, this information, data, and/or equipment shall be returned to Government control;

destroyed; or held until otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried or mailed to the ordering Contracting Officer or other designee. The contractor shall destroy unneeded items by burning, shredding or any other method that precludes the reconstruction of the material.

ATTACHMENT A

SCOPE OF WORK

Provided under separate cover

ATTACHMENT B

PRICE LIST

ATTACHMENT C

ORDERING PROCEDURES

[Ordering procedures as outline above will be incorporated in contract writing system for BPA award]

ATTACHMENT D

ON-RAMPING & OFF-RAMPING PROCEDURES

ATTACHMENT E

SAMPLE DD FORM 254

BPA DD Form 254.pdf

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA)