FA8630-14-R-5008_0001.pdf

FMS Case QA-D-OAB

QATAR

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

See Block #2

PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

22 AUG 2014

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY AFLCMC/WFGG CODE FA8630 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

AFLCMC/WFG

AREA A BLDG 209

5454 BUCKNER ROAD

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-5337

JACQUELINE V. COMBS 937-656-2585

Jacqueline.Combs@us.af.mil

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

FA8630-14-R-5008

X

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers X is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 0 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.

If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(X )

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: ( ) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. ITEM

10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

COMSEC QATAR RFP

A signed copy of this form (SF30), must be returned with the proposal in order to acknowledge changes made in the amendment.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print).

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

JEFFERY S. SMITH

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY________________________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV.10-83)

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SCHEDULE OF CHANGES

FA8630-14-R-5008 0001

AMENDMENT 0001 CHANGES

SECTION I

Clause 252.225-7997 is hereby deleted

SECTION J Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement Dated 21 May 14 is replaced by Rev 1 Performance Work Statement Dated 22 Aug 14.

The following paragraphs have been revised;

Para 1.5.6 updated with additional information for visas and residency permits.

Para 1.5.6 updated and added ICASS information.

SECTION K

Previous clause was updated May 2014;

Clause 52.204-08 -- Annual Representations and Certifications (Jan 2014) is replaced with Clause 52.204-08 -- Annual Representations and Certifications (May 2014)

K-1 (1) NAICS Code 541513 $27.5M size standard

FAR 52.204-08 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2014)

(a)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541513 (insert NAICS code).

(2) The small business size standard is $25,700,000 (insert size standard).

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)

(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certficiations section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certification in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)

(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless-

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-- Representation. This provision applies to solicitations using funds appropriated in fiscal years 2008, 2009, 2010, or 2012.

(vi) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(viii) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(ix) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I).

This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(x) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xi) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xiv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xvi) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xvii) 52.225-4, Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $79,507, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $79,507 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xviii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xix) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations

(xx) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxi) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to-

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

N/A (select or state n/a) ------(i) 52.219-22, Small Disadvantaged Business Status.

N/A (select or state n/a) ------(A) Basic.

N/A (select or state n/a) ------(B) Alternate I.

N/A (select or state n/a) ------(ii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

N/A (select or state n/a) ------(iii) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

N/A (select or state n/a) ------(iv) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

N/A (select or state n/a) ------(v) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

N/A (select or state n/a) ------(vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

N/A (select or state n/a) ------ (A) Basic.

541513 (select or state n/a) ------ (B) Alternate I.

N/A (select or state n/a) ------(vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM Web site accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov . After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201);

except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

SECTION L

FROM:

Point of Contact - The Contracting Officer (CO) is the sole point of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions, clarifications or concerns you may have to the CO via email at Jeffery.smith.33@us.af.mil.

AFLCMC/WFGG

Attn: J e f f S m i t h 5454 Buckner Road, Building 209

WPAFB AFB, OH 45433-5337

TO:

Point of Contact - The Contracting Officer (CO) is the sole point of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions, clarifications or concerns you may have to the CO via email at Jeffery.smith.33@us.af.mil the email address in Block 7 (Buyer).

L 2.5 The last sentence is hereby deleted.

L 2.6 Paragraph revised.

L 2.12.1 Paragraph revised.

L 2.13.1.3 Table 1 - Proposal Organization Section I deleted "hardcopy and 2 CDs"

SECTION L

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO RESPONDENTS FOR PROPOSAL

PREPARATION USING LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA) PROCEDURES

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (ITO)

1. Program Structure and Objectives

1.1. The Government intends to award one contract for the government of Qatar Communications Security (COMSEC) support program requirement. However, the Government reserves the right to award no contract if the Source Selection Authority (SSA) determines it is in the Government's best interest. The SSA will consider the Government's expected volume of work, available funding, adequate competition, quality of proposals and prices submitted, and the availability of proposals. The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to hold discussions if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. This contract will be a one year basic award with two two-year options.

1.2. Budget/Funding Information - Funding will be obligated at the beginning of the contract and each option period should they be exercised.

2. Instructions

2.1. This section 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 and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Any offeror who submits an incomplete package may be considered non-responsive. The offeror shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and Model Contract/solicitation. Non-conformance with these instructions may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation.

2.2. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for an effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal shall 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.

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

2.4. The Offeror shall input a minimum of 60 days as the proposal acceptance period specified in Section A, Block 12 (front page) of the model contract/solicitation.

2.5. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.803(a)(10) (Contents of Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals.

2.6. Point of Contact - The Contracting Officer (CO) is the main point of contact for this acquisition.

Address any questions, clarifications or concerns you may have to the CO via email at Jeffery.smith.33@us.af.mil and the email in Block 7 (Buyer).

2.7. Debriefings - The CO will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competition, whereupon they 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.

2.8. 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 via email with supporting rationale. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

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

2.10. Oral Presentation - Oral presentations will not be allowed.

2.11. Amendments to Solicitation - If this Request for Proposal is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this request by the date and time specified in the amendment(s) by signing and returning the front page of each.

2.12. Submission, Modification, Revision, and Withdrawal of Proposals

2.12.1. Proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted by electronic media (email only) to the addresses located in paragraph 2.6 of this document and Block 7 on page 1 of the RFP, and showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the Offeror.

Late proposals will only be considered IAW FAR 15.208.

2.12.2. Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the government installation includes the time/date shown on the email proposal cover notice received by the CO.

2.12.3. Proposals may be withdrawn by email notice to the CO received at any time before award.

2.13. Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits

2.13.1. The title page of each proposal must show the following.

2.13.1.1 .Solicitation Number

2.13.1.2 .Name, address, telephone and e-mail address of the Offeror.

2.13.1.3. The Offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table (Table 1 below). The titles and contents of the proposal shall be as defined in this table, all of which shall be within the required page limits and with the number of copies specified in Table 1. The sections identified in the table shall be separate electronic files in PDF format only. The contents of each proposal section are described in the ITO paragraph as noted in the table below.

Table 1 - Proposal Organization SECTION Section L Paragraph Number TITLE COPIES PAGE LIMIT I 3.0 Price Electronic Original only with scanned/ digital signature Unlimited II 4.0 Technical Original only 10 III 5.0 Contract Documentation Original only Unlimited

2.14. 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. Page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs). The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the ENs to the Offerors. Each page shall be counted except the following: blank pages, title pages, tables of contents, glossaries, and those noted in the Proposal Organization Chart as unlimited.

2.15. Pricing Information - All pricing information shall be addressed only in the Price and Contract Documentation sections.

2.16. Cross Referencing

2.16.1. Each section shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated without cross-referencing to other sections of the proposal. Information required for proposal evaluation that is not found in its designated section will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal. Cross-referencing within a proposal section is permitted.

2.16.2. The Offeror shall fill out a cross reference matrix in the format below, indicating the proposal reference information as it relates to the Section L - Instructions to Offerors, and Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award. This shall be included in the Technical Section (Section II). The cross reference matrix addresses each requirement within the PWS and sub-factor. The Offeror shall fill in each section independently labeled with the appropriate paragraph number or page number from their proposal that addresses the requirement or sub-factor.

Table 2 - Sample Cross Reference Matrix Section L Section M Proposal PWS CLIN CDRL Para. X.x. Para. X.x. Para. X.x. Para. X.x. 0001 A001

2.17. Indexing

2.17.1. Each section shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that section.

2.17.2. Include an indexed list of Tables and Figures.

2.17.3. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms - Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

2.18. Page Size and Format

2.18.1. A page is defined as 8.5 x 11 inches. The text shall be Times New Roman and font size shall be no less than 12 points and lines shall be single spaced. 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, bottom, and side. Pages shall be numbered sequentially. These page format restrictions shall apply to responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs).

2.18.2. 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, legible and shall not exceed 8-1/2 by 11 inches in size. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 10 point font; however, tables shall be used sparingly and shall not be used in place of text.

2.19. Labeling - Each section of the proposal should appear with 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.

2.20. Electronic Offers - For electronic copies, use separate files for each section to permit rapid location of all portions of the proposal, including sub-factor required plans, exhibits, annexes, and attachments, if any. The Offeror shall not submit CDs. The electronic copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a PDF format. Proposals shall be sent to the Contracting Officer at Jeffery.smith.33@us.af.mil and the email address in Block 7.

3. Section I - Price

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

3.2. Pricing Assumptions - Summarize all significant pricing assumptions, scope limitations and/or qualifications of the Price proposal. The Offerors' proposal shall be valid through time of award.

3.3. Estimating Techniques and Methods - When responding to the Price Section requirements in the solicitation, the offeror may use any generally accepted estimating technique to develop their proposal.

Provide a summary description of your standard estimating system or methods.

3.4. In addition to the Price Section, RFP Section B shall be filled out for all priced line items except for materials and data. The data CLIN will be left blank for all years.

4. Section II - Technical

4.1. General - The Technical Section shall be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity and coherence are important. Offerors' responses will be evaluated in accordance with Section M of the solicitation.

Using the instructions provided below, provide, as specifically as possible, the actual methodology you would use for accomplishing/satisfying the Technical subfactor and all requirements found in the PWS. 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 not necessary or desirable for you to tell us so in your proposal. It is necessary, however, to describe how you will accomplish/satisfy the requirements and specifically how that capability will be used for this effort. Do NOT merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation. There will be no reference to rates or price in this volume.

4.2. Format and Specific Content

4.2.1. Technical Section - This section shall represent the Offeror' s complete methodology that will be used to meet all of the requirements of the program. The section should amplify the Government's Performance Work Statement by describing how the requirements will be accomplished.

A Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided as an attachment to the RFP. The PWS represents the Government's minimum requirements for the Qatar COMSEC program. The proposed Technical Section shall consist of statements identifying discrete actions to be taken by the contractor to meet the requirements of the PWS. The Offeror shall use the PWS, CLINs listed in Section B, and all other requirements of this solicitation to propose a technical approach, which expounds upon these minimum objectives to the extent necessary to successfully execute the requirements of this program.

4.3. Volume Organization - The Technical Section shall be organized to follow the outline of the PWS and must address each PWS requirement while still addressing, in more detail, the subfactors below.

Offerors may use a numbering system that is convenient for the proposal organization; however, to ease the evaluation process, sections shall be identified in both name and PWS section reference. As stated above, the Technical Section shall be organized to follow the outline of the PWS and shall not follow the outline of Subfactor 1 below. Subfactor 1 is provided to show emphasis areas that should be addressed in more detail.

4.3.1. Sub-factor 1: Communications Security Capability. The Offeror shall propose an approach that clearly demonstrates evidence of the full capability and experience their team possesses for executing COMSEC support services to meet all of the PWS requirements. The capabilities presented should represent the Offeror' s approach to overall capability used in normal practice. The proposal shall include all of the PWS requirements with significantly more detail for the following elements:

4.3.1.1. Services (PWS - all of sub section 1.3 "Overview of Services")

4.3.1.2. Functional (PWS - all of sub-section 1.4 "Functional Requirements")

4.3.1.3. Management (PWS - all of sub-section 3.0 "General Information")

4.3.2. Sub-factor 2: Plans. The Offeror shall submit the following plans in accordance with applicable FAR/DFARS Parts. Plans will not count against the page limitation for the Technical Section.

4.3.2.1 Mission Essential Plan: IAW DFARS 237.76 and 252.237-7023 Offeror shall provide a written plan for continuing the performance of essential Contractor services during a crisis or state of national emergency.

. Section III - Contract Documentation

5.1. Model Contract/Representations and Certifications - The purpose of this section 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 completed Sections A through K.

5.1.1. Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form: Complete blocks 15 - 18 of the SF33. Signature by the Offeror on the SF33 constitutes an offer, which the Government may accept.

5.1.2. Section B - Services and Prices. All pricing information shall be limited to Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) or Sub-CLIN level pricing, including unit and extended pricing as specified in Section B.

5.1.3. Section I - Contract Clause

5.1.4. Section K - Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors: Complete representations, certifications, acknowledgments and statements. Offerors must have filled out and completed pertinent online information such as Annual Representations and Certifications (May 2014), Central Contractor Registration (CCR), Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) at https://www.sam.gov in addition to what is in Section K.

5.2. Exceptions to Solicitation Requirements - Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. 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 3. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the offeror being ineligible for award.

Table 3 - Solicitation Exceptions

SOLICITATION

Document Page/ Paragraph Requirement/ Portion Rationale

PWS, Model Contract, ITO, etc.

Applicable Page and Paragraph Numbers Identify the requirement or portion to which exception is taken Describe why the requirement will not be met

5.3. Other Information Required

5.3.1. Authorized Offeror Personnel - Provide the name, title, email address, 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.

5.3.2. Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes, and Applicable Designations - Provide company/division's street address, county and facility code; CAGE code; DUNS code; and size of business (large or small).

NOTE: Prime offerors with multiple cage codes (interdivisions, subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, sectors, groups, etc) will be required to submit one main cage code for their company.

5.3.3. Contract teaming arrangements - All subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners shall be identified. All written arrangements and letters of intent must be signed by all parties and included as well. Offerors are cautioned that the Government will evaluate the past performance of all subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners IAW Section M paragraph 2.4.1. The Offeror shall submit a consent letter executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture, authorizing release of adverse past performance information to the offeror so the offeror can respond to such information.

SECTION M

M 4 of 5 Clauses 252.225-7990 and 252.225-7998 are deleted.

SECTION M

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Basis for Contract Award

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 Technically Acceptable offeror with the lowest evaluated price, satisfactory past performance 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. The Government intends to award without discussions. Therefore each 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 determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.

1.1. Number of Contracts to be Awarded

The Government intends to select one contractor for the Qatar Communications Security (COMSEC) program. However, the Government reserves the right to award no contract if the Source Selection Authority determines that it is in the Government's best interest considering the expected volume of work over the period of the contract, available funding, the need to sustain adequate competition, the quality of proposals and prices submitted, and the availability of best-value proposals following completion of evaluations of the proposals received.

1.2. Rejection of Unrealistic Offers

The Government may reject any proposal that is evaluated to be unrealistic in terms of program commitments, including contract terms and conditions, or unrealistically high or low in price when compared to Government estimates, such that the proposal is deemed to reflect an inherent lack of competence or failure to comprehend the complexity and risks of the program.

1.3. Correction Potential of Proposals

The Government will consider, throughout the evaluation, the "correction potential" of any proposal uncertainty. The judgment of such "correction potential" is within the sole discretion of the Government. If an aspect of an offeror' s proposal not meeting the Government's requirements is not considered correctable, the offeror may be eliminated from the competitive range.

EVALUATION FACTORS

2. Evaluation Factors and Sub-factors The Government will evaluate for acceptability the factors described below:

Factor 1- Price

Factor 2 - Technical Factor 3 - Past Performance

2.1. Evaluation Methodology

2.1.1. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on all offers. Only those offerors determined to be technically acceptable, either initially or as a result of discussions, will be considered for award.

2.1.2. Price will be evaluated and the proposals will be listed from lowest to highest price based on the total evaluated price.

2.1.3. The offerors' past performance will be evaluated starting with the lowest price technically acceptable offer. Only those offerors determined to have an acceptable past performance rating, either initially or as a result of discussions, will be considered for award. Past performance evaluations will cease when the first two technically acceptable proposals receive an acceptable past performance rating for price comparison purposes.

2.1.4. Award will be made to the lowest evaluated priced proposal meeting the acceptability standards for the non-cost factors.

2.2. Price Factor

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

(3) Total Evaluated Price (TEP).

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

2.2.3. Price Reasonableness - The offerors price proposal will be evaluated using one or more of the techniques defined in FAR 15.404-1 (Proposal Analysis Techniques). Generally, adequate price competition will satisfy the criteria of price reasonableness.

2.2.4. Total Evaluated Price (TEP) - Price analysis will be performed to determine the reasonableness of the offeror' s price proposal. The TEP will be calculated as the sum of the proposed prices for the base period and all options. TEP will be used for evaluation purposes only; evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise such options. The TEP is for award purposes only and is not contractually binding; however, all rates/prices that comprise the TEP are contractually binding and thus all rates/prices must be populated. An omitted rate/price may result in proposal elimination.

2.2.5. Unbalanced Pricing - Offerors are cautioned against submitting an offer that contains unbalanced pricing. Unbalanced pricing may increase performance risk and could result in payment of unreasonably high prices. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly over or understated as indicated by the application of price analysis techniques. The Government shall analyze offers to determine whether they are unbalanced with respect to separately priced line items or sub line items. Offers that are determined to be unbalanced may be rejected if the contracting officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

2.3. Technical Factor

2.3.1. The Technical Section will be evaluated for acceptability in accordance with the criteria set forth in this section. The Offeror' s Technical Section must convey to the Government that the Offeror is capable, possesses adequate technical expertise and experience, possesses 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 will evaluate the Offeror' s Technical Section to ensure that each requirement in the PWS is addressed adequately with emphasis on the elements of the technical sub-factors listed below. The Technical Section shall explain how the contractor will accomplish/satisfy the requirements. The Technical Section shall NOT simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet the requirements in the PWS. If an offeror rephrases/restates the PWS, their Technical Section will be unacceptable.

2.3.2. The Technical Section will be evaluated and given one of the following ratings:

Rating Description Acceptable The proposal meets specified minimum requirements necessary for acceptable contract performance.

Reasonably Susceptible of Being Made Acceptable The proposal does not clearly meet some specified minimum requirements necessary for acceptable contract performance, but there is reason to believe that through minor revisions, an acceptable proposal could result. For award without discussions these proposals are considered "unacceptable."

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

2.3.2.1. Technical Sub-factors

2.3.2.1.1. Sub-factor 1: Communications Security Capability - The sub-factor minimum is met when the Offeror' s proposed approach is established, sound, feasible, and effective and clearly demonstrates evidence of the full capability, and experience their team possesses for executing COMSEC Support Services to meet all of the PWS requirements with significantly more detail for the following components:

2.3.2.1.1.1. Services (PWS - all of sub-section 1.3 "Overview of Services")

2.3.2.1.1.2. Functional (PWS - all of sub-section.1.4 "Functional Requirements")

2.3.2.1.1.3. Management (PWS - all of sub-section 3.0"GeneralInformation")

2.3.2.1.2. Sub-factor 2: Plans - The sub-factor minimum is met when the offeror submits acceptable plans IAW all applicable FAR parts.

2.3.2.1.2.1. Mission Essential Plan: IAW FAR 237.76 and 252.237-7023 Offeror shall provide a written plan for continuing the performance of essential Contractor Services during a crisis.

2.4. Past Performance

2.4.1. Past performance information may be gathered from both Government (such as MOCAS, CPARS) and commercial sources. Offerors will not be penalized if no past performance information is available. Past performance will either be satisfactory, neutral, or unsatisfactory where satisfactory equals a neutral or determination of responsibility for past performance, and unsatisfactory equals a determination of non-responsibility for past performance. Any unsatisfactory rating given to a small business will be referred to the Small Business Administration pursuant to FAR 15.101-2(b) and 19.6 for resolution.

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.

3. Pre-Award Survey

The Government may conduct a pre-award survey (PAS) as part of this source selection. Results of the PAS (if conducted) will be evaluated to determine each offerors' capability to meet the requirements of the solicitation.

4. Solicitation Requirements, Terms and Conditions

4.1. 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 sub-factors. 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. A statement by the contractor of "Exception" or "No Exception" shall be included in the Contract Documentation Section.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

DOCUMENT PGS DATE TITLE

ATTACHMENT 1 17 22 AUG 2014 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT REV 1

Attachment 1

Performance Work Statement

COMSEC Managers for QATAR

Rev 1, dated 22 Aug 2014

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC) MANAGERS

Qatar QA-D-OAB

AFLCMC/WFMM

21 May 2014

REV 1

Dated 22 Aug 2014

COMSEC Managers for QATAR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Support

1.3 Overview of Services

1.4 Functional Requirements

1.5 Work Situation

1.6 Duration of Task/Period of Performance

1.7 Travel Requirements

1.8 Operations Security (OPSEC)

1.9 Mobilization/Demobilization

2.0 SERVICES SUMMARY (SS)

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1 Management and Administration

3.2 Policy

3.3 Contractor Identification

3.4 Access

3.5 Personnel Management and Training

3.6 Contractor Quality Control

4.0 DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY

4.1 Evacuation

4.2 Declaration of Emergency

COMSEC Managers for QATAR

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 Introduction. Pursuant to the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA, Case

QA-D-OAB), between the United States Department of Defense and Qatar, the contractor will provide assistance and support for Communications Security (COMSEC) material and equipment. This effort is done via Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to support various secure coalition interoperability programs between the United States and Qatar.

1.2 Support. Provide a primary and alternate COMSEC Manager in support of various Qatar interoperability programs between the US and Qatar. The COMSEC

Managers will maintain COMSEC equipment (C4I systems) facilities in the following primary locations: Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

1.3 Overview of Services. This contract provides COMSEC managerial support for Qatar through FMS case QA-D-OAB. COMSEC managerial service will be in support of DOD provided COMSEC equipment and material released to the Qatar

Ministry of Defense (MOD) in support of the United States Central Command validated interoperability programs that interface with the US Embassy – Doha Qatar, Office of

Military Co-operation (OMC) – Doha, Qatar, the National Security Agency (NSA), the

Department of the Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate (AFSAC), as well as other agencies/offices as deemed necessary. Contractor personnel shall perform accountability, training, central receiving, temporary storage, transfer services, and training for DOD-provided COMSEC equipment, COMSEC documents, keying and other COMSEC related materials from U.S. COMSEC National Distribution Authorities

(i.e. National Security Agency (NSA), or where the material/equipment will be received from) to/from the Qatar MOD to the appropriate U.S. National Distribution Authorities

(NDA). Contractor personnel shall report to USCENTCOM J3-C AND/OR J6-OC for coordination and instructions on all issues concerning COMSEC equipment, keys/keymat, and associated programs released to Qatar MOD. Additionally, contractor personnel will coordinate any cryptographic key material and equipment issues with

USCENTCOM J3-C AND/OR J6-OC.

1.3.1 Primary COMSEC Manager shall provide the following COMSEC managerial duties:

1.3.1.1 Manage the U.S./Qatar FMS COMSEC account in

accordance with U.S. Government (USG) policy as outlined in NAG-14C, NAG-18A and

NSA CSS Policy Manual No. 3-16 (contractor should check for updates to these guidelines to ensure compliance with most recent information). Perform duties related to the receipt, custody, issue/distribution, safeguarding, accounting, training and destruction of classified and non-classified USG provided COMSEC material and equipment.

Responsible for the maintenance of up-to-date records and the submission of all required accounting reports. Be thoroughly familiar with the procedures for handling COMSEC

COMSEC Managers for QATAR material. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the COMSEC Manager will perform the following duties:

1.3.1.1.1 Protect COMSEC material and deny access to

individuals without a valid security clearance and a valid need-to-know.

1.3.1.1.2 Keep informed of any new requirements or

modifications to existing requirements to be serviced by the COMSEC account.

1.3.1.1.3 Receive, receipt for, and ensure the safeguarding

and accounting of all COMSEC material issued to the COMSEC account, and when applicable, produced within the element.

1.3.1.1.4 Maintain COMSEC accounting and related

records as outlined in NAG-14C, NAG-18A, and NSA CSS Policy Manual 3-16.

1.3.1.1.5 Conduct an inventory semiannually and upon

appointment of a new Primary COMSEC Manager, by physically sighting all COMSEC material issued to the COMSEC account, and reconcile this inventory with the Central

Office of Record (COR) as mandated in NSA CSS Policy Manual 3-16.

1.3.1.1.6 Perform routine destruction of COMSEC material

when required, or effect other disposition of material as directed by the COR or

Controlling Authority. The COMSEC Manager shall establish Emergency &

Precautionary Destruction Plans as part of the account’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP).

Contractor shall conduct excercises of the COMSEC account EAP (s) per NSA CSS

Policy Manual 3-16 on a semi-annual basis.

1.3.1.1.7 Submit transfer, inventory, destruction, and

possession reports to the COR, at least monthly or as directed.

1.3.1.1.8 To ensure the integrity of COMSEC material (i.e.

key or equipment); inspect the implemented protective technologies upon initial receipt, during each inventory and prior to issuing/return of material to authorized QATAR MOD personnel.

1.3.1.1.9 Ensure the prompt and accurate entry of all

amendments to COMSEC publications held by the account.

1.3.1.1.10 Ensure that required page checks are

accomplished on all keying material as specified in NAG-14C, NAG-18A, and NSA CSS

Policy Manual 3-16 and on all publications when they are received, returned from hand receipt, transferred, destroyed, when a change of Primary Manager occurs, and when

COMSEC Managers for QATAR posting amendments which include replacement pages to ensure completeness of each publication.

1.3.1.1.11 Ensure that all accountable COMSEC material

shipped outside of the account’s organization is packaged and shipped as specified in

NAG-14C, NAG-18A, and NSA CSS Policy Manual No. 3-16. Ensure that all material received is inspected for evidence of tampering and, if at an element where the size of the

COMSEC account is so large as to prevent the COMSEC Manager from personally checking security packaging and markings, performing page checks and posting amendments, such actions may be performed by other individuals appropriately cleared and authorized, provided these individuals are properly instructed by the COMSEC

Manager. If suspected physical incident is found, submit a report immediately, in accordance with NAG-14C, NAG-18A, and NSA CSS Policy Manual 3-16.

1.3.1.1.12 Be aware at all times of the location of every

item of accountable COMSEC material held by the account and the general purpose for which it is being used.

1.3.1.1.13 Establish procedures to ensure strict control of

each item of keying material whenever operational requirements necessitate that material are turned over from one shift to another or from one individual to another.

1.3.1.1.14 Ensure that appropriate COMSEC material is

readily available to properly cleared and authorized individuals whose duties require its use. If the material is classified, verify that the individuals are cleared to the level of the material.