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Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM)

FA8726-23-R-B001

J-7 Section L, Instructions to Offerors (5 March 2024)

1. General Information

1.1. Program Structure and Purpose

This effort will be awarded and executed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Enterprise IT & Cyber Infrastructure Division and led by the Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) Program Management (PM) Team, with the objective to modernize the Base Area Network (BAN). The purpose of this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) is to modernize network infrastructure, and to modernize both the Non-secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) and Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) BAN through an as-a-service model utilizing contractor provided networking services at United States Department of the Air Force (DAF) bases (to include United States Air Force, United States Space Force, Air National Guard, Air Reserve, and Geographically Separated Units) throughout the world.

1.2. General Instructions

This enclosure provides a single, streamlined set of instructions to be used when proposing to the BIM IDIQ and includes instructions contained herein from the Government for proposal submittal and evaluation.

Proposals must include all data, information, and certifications as stated in this solicitation and provide them in a way that conforms with the formats, provisions, clauses, page limits, and other specified instructions. Proposals shall NOT include any classified information; if the Offeror believes they must transmit classified information to comply with this solicitation, they shall immediately notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO). Proposals that do not conform to the instructions in the solicitation and/or are incomplete will not be considered.

The Offeror's response shall include all data and information requested herein and shall be submitted in accordance with (IAW) these instructions. Offerors shall label all the volumes and apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-1(e) Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data and FAR 3.104-4 Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Offeror Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

To safeguard Offeror’s information, each Offeror will be assigned a unique password to be used when opening electronic files transmitted by the Government throughout the evaluation and selection process.

The Government reserves the right to withdraw and cancel this Request for Proposal and has no obligation to reimburse an Offeror for any costs incurred for response preparation. In such an event, the PCO shall notify Offerors of the decision to cancel the solicitation. This decision is final and conclusive and is not subject to the "Disputes" clause at FAR 52.233-1 or the "Contract Disputes Act".

DRAFT DOCUMENT

POSTED TO SAM.GOV 11 MARCH 2024

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1.3. Administrative

The Offeror’s proposal shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and substantiating the validity of stated claims. The response shall be as specific as possible to include the methodologies for accomplishing the requirements. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. Responses shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet these requirements; do not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements. Unless specified otherwise, references to days will mean calendar days. The responses shall be evaluated according to the evaluation criteria set forth in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award.

1.4. Proposal Revisions

Revisions after the solicitation close date may only be submitted in response to Government discussions according to the due dates established in the discussions. If revisions are submitted, the Offeror shall ensure changes are easily identifiable with tracked changes and sidebar markings of those sections that are changed from the original submission. This identification is for informational purposes only to assist Government evaluators.

1.5. Proposal Validity

The Offeror shall make a clear statement in the Offeror’s cover letter that the response is valid for 180 days from the submission deadline date.

1.6. Point of Contact

The PCO and the Contract Specialist (CS) are the sole points of contact for this solicitation. All communication must be via email, no phone calls will be accepted. Any attempts to contact anyone other than the PCO or CS will not be returned. The Offeror is cautioned to not base their proposal nor any revisions thereof on information that is not received from the PCO or through SAM.gov for the acquisition. This is the final solicitation and is controlling over all previously issued Requests for Information, Questions-and-Answers, and any other industry engagements, unless supplemented through Amendments to this solicitation.

The Procuring Contracting Officer for this acquisition is MSgt Jason Lent, jason.lent@us.af.mil The Contract Specialist for this acquisition is Ms. Terri Rutkiewicz, terri.rutkiewicz@us.af.mil Address: 15 Eglin Street, Building 1607, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1700

1.7. Debriefing

Notices will be provided in accordance with FAR 15.503(b)(1). The PCO will notify unsuccessful Offerors of their removal from the competitive range and of non-selection. Upon receipt of an Offeror’s timely request, unsuccessful Offerors may request in writing information on the award in accordance with FAR 15.505 (for pre-award debriefings) or FAR 15.506 (for post-award debriefings).

1.8. 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 PCO in writing with supporting rationale. The Government reserves the right to make award without discussions.

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1.9. Use of Non-Government Advisors

The DAF intends to use contracted Non-Government Advisors (NGAs) to support personnel as subject matter experts in the review of responses received, including the review of any marked or unmarked proprietary information provided. Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs) have been executed between the NGA personnel and the DAF. Prior to evaluation by a NGA, a Nondisclosure Agreement will be executed between the NGA personnel and the Offeror.

NGA personnel supporting this acquisition are from the following: Abacus Technology, Aegis Aerospace, Applied Research Solutions, Astrion, and Quantech Services.

Any response submitted by respondents to this request constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by military personnel, Government civilians, and Specialized Cost Services (SCS), Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services (EPASS), and Federally Funded Research and Development Corporation (FFRDC), and Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) contractors and subcontractors. Any disclosure objections must be identified as required in paragraph 2.1 below. The Government is the final arbiter in the disposition of any disclosure objections.

All Offerors shall also provide a statement on their cover letter as to whether they have or foresee an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). This will not be counted against any page limitations. If the Offeror does foresee an OCI, they shall submit an OCI Management Plan with their proposal. This OCI Mitigation Plan will also not be counted against any page limitations.

1.10. Proposal Organization

The Offeror shall prepare the response in accordance with Table 1 below. The titles and contents of the volumes shall be defined in this table, all of which shall be within the required page limitation and with the number of copies as specified.

For Factor 3 Subfactor 1, Factor 3 Subfactor 2, and Factor 4, Offerors shall include a completed Proposal Cross Reference Matrix (Attachment J-10, Proposal Cross Reference Matrix) indicating where in their proposal they address the items identified in Section M. The Proposal Cross Reference Matrix will not be counted against page limitations nor is it subject to any page limitations.

Table 1: Proposal Organization Volume Element ID Evaluation Page Limit

Volume 1 Information - Contracting Information Attachment Volume 2 Factor 1 Prior Experience Attachment

Factor 2 Facility Clearance Attachment

Volume 3 Factor 3 Technical Proposal (see below)

Subfactor 1 Global Management Support Plan 20 Subfactor 2 Task Order Support Plan 35

Volume 4 Factor 4 Small Business Participation Attachment

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1.11. Page Limitations and Format

Pages exceeding the page limitations set forth in Table 1 will be removed from the proposal and will not be included in the evaluation. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches with 1-inch margins.

Pages shall be single spaced and numbered. The text size shall be no smaller than 10-point font;

text in tables and graphics shall be no smaller than 9-point font. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used within that volume, with an explanation of each.

Each page counts against the page limits identified except for the following:

a. Blank pages

b. Title pages

c. Cover Pages

d. Tables of contents

e. Tabbed Pages

f. Indexes

g. Glossaries and Lists of Abbreviations and Acronyms

h. Documents specifically identified in these instructions as not being counted against or subject to page limits

1.12. Electronic Files

The electronic copies of the responses shall be submitted in a format readable by PDF. Do not embed electronic files within other electronic files. If submitting a single file containing all volumes of the proposal, use title pages within the document to indicate the start of each volume.

If submitting a separate file for each volume, name each file in a way that clearly indicates your company name and volume number, for example: “ABC Corp Vol 3.pdf”. Text within files shall be searchable through the “Find…” function; any text within an image or diagram shall be included in such a way that allows for “Find…” to locate the text.

1.13. Distribution

Offerors are required to submit their proposals through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. PIEE is located at https://piee.eb.mil/ and Offerors who do not already have access to the module will need to request access. Offerors should familiarize themselves with the process of uploading proposals into the Solicitation module to ensure proposals are processed through the system correctly. Training on the use of the module, file restrictions, file size limitations, and requesting access is available through the DoD Procurement Toolbox at https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/solicitation-module.

Offerors are also encouraged to notify the PCO when a submission is made through the Solicitation module. Offerors are ultimately responsible for ensuring their proposal is complete and received by the PCO according to the date and time proposals are due.

Responses received after the time and date listed for receipt of proposals will not be considered or evaluated for receipt of award; nor will they be used for any future evaluations within the 180-day validity period, per Section 1.5 – Proposal Validity. The Government will not be responsible for any failure of receipt of the proposals or any failure of the Offeror to verify receipt of the proposals.

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2. Proposal Instructions Offerors shall provide all 4 Volumes with their proposal.

2.1. Volume 1: Information – Contracting Information

The Offeror shall complete the Proposal Cover Sheet, (Attachment J-2, Proposal Cover Sheet) in its entirety; the alternative contact phone number field on the form is optional.

For Offerors with any Small Business Teaming Arrangement as defined by FAR 52.207-6, or Offerors with a small business Protégé and an other-than-small Mentor forming a Mentor- Protégé arrangement, a copy of the executed agreement or arrangement shall be provided. This information will not be counted against page limitations nor is it subject to any page limitations.

For Offerors with any other agreements, the documents required under Paragraph 2.2 regarding “Attributable Subcontractors” shall be provided. This information will not be counted against page limitations nor is it subject to any page limitations.

The Offeror shall also provide a statement regarding the use of Non-Government Advisors, as referenced in Section 1.9 above. The Offeror shall complete paragraph item 2 below, or provide a written objection to disclosure as indicated in paragraph 1 if the Offeror objects to disclosure of a portion of the proposal (wherein the consent in paragraph 2 shall be provided for the remainder of the proposal). This statement will not be counted against page limitations nor is it subject to any page limitations.

Paragraph 1: Any objection to disclosure:

a. Shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer within 10 days of RFP issuance; and

b. Shall include a detailed statement of the basis for the objection. The detailed statement shall identify the specific portions of the proposal the Offeror objects to disclose to Non-Government Advisors.

Paragraph 2: I understand technical data submitted to the Government in response to this solicitation may be released to Non-Government Advisors. I consent to release of any (unless objection is provided in paragraph 1 above) proprietary, confidential, or privileged commercial or financial data provided by the firm(s) named below in response to this solicitation, to Non- Government Advisors for review and analysis; I have entered into (or will enter into) a Non- Disclosure Agreement(s) with the Non-Government Advisor(s), or with the company employing the Non-Government Advisor(s); and, I will submit a copy of any such agreements to the Contracting Officer not later than the date established in this solicitation for receipt of proposals:

Firm:

Name (individual authorized to commit firm):

Title:

Date of Execution:

Signature:

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2.2. Volume 2: Factor 1 – Prior Experience

Prior Experience will be used to determine whether the Offeror has experience performing similar efforts, as submitted using the Prior Experience Scorecard (PES) and the associated References (Attachment J-3, Prior Experience Scorecard (PES)) and subject to the criteria in Section M.

The Offeror shall complete the Prior Experience Scorecard summary and provide the necessary validation information for their References (References A through D, as appropriate), and include them in their proposal. No more than four References may be submitted.

The Offeror shall select the Experience Tier for which they are submitting their Prior Experience volume. Only one Experience Tier may be selected per Offer, and all submitted References must, at a minimum, meet the requirements of the selected Prior Experience Tier.

Table 2: Experience Tiers

Experience Tier Prior Experience Level Is Eligible to Compete for Orders with Average Size per Base of…

A 5,000 or more active users Any number of active users B 2,500 to 4,999 active users 4,999 or less active users C 1,000 to 2,499 active users 2,499 or less active users

Experience by the Offeror, Attributable Partner, and Attributable Subcontractor (as defined below) will be counted the same for this evaluation.

Used in this Factor, performance of a Task by the “Offeror” means that it was performed by the Offeror directly, or it was performed by a subcontractor under the Offeror’s direction for the reference in a prime contractor-subcontractor relationship. In this case, the subcontractor does not need to be one of the Offeror’s prospective subcontractors for this acquisition.

Used in this Factor, performance of a Task by an “Attributable Partner” means that it was performed by, a member of a Joint Venture where all members of the Joint Venture are small businesses, OR by a mentor or a protégé, where the mentor is a small business for a protégé that is also a small business under an approved DOD Mentor-Protégé agreement; OR by a mentor or a protégé, where the mentor is an other-than-small business for a protégé that is a small business under an approved SBA Mentor-Protégé arrangement. The Offeror must include the appropriate supporting documentation in their proposal to demonstrate such an agreement or arrangement, to include which Prior Experience tasks will be utilizing each of those Attributable Partners. This includes work performed by the Attributable Partner or performed by a subcontractor under the Attributable Partner’s direction for the reference in a prime contractor-subcontractor relationship.

Used in this Factor, performance of a task by an “Attributable Subcontractor” means that it was performed by a prospective subcontractor where the Offeror has included in its proposal the supporting documentation demonstrating an agreement between the Offeror and each prospective subcontractor, signed by both parties, to indicate a commitment of both parties to support BIM should an award be made. This documentation can include Small Business Teaming Arrangements, agreements to subcontract, or other agreements and must indicate which Prior

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Experience tasks will be utilizing each of those Attributable Subcontractors.

2.3. Volume 2: Factor 2 – Facility Clearance

The Offeror shall complete Blocks 6a, 6b, and 6c of Attachment J-9, BIM IDIQ DD 254. The CAGE code provided in block 6b must be the same CAGE code as the Offeror provided in their Proposal Cover Sheet.

2.4. Volume 3: Factor 3 – Technical Proposal

The technical proposal, including its subfactors, shall not reference any cost or pricing information. The technical proposal shall be specific, clear, and complete. Offerors shall provide all information regarding strategies, methodologies, and any additional details that are necessary to describe how the Offeror would satisfy the requirements of the subfactors. The technical proposal shall not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements outlined in the subfactors.

Used throughout this factor, an “explanation” means a response which demonstrates a working knowledge of the topic, and a “plan” (whether used generally or for a specifically named plan) means a formal strategy or approach to address the topic.

2.4.1. Factor 3, Subfactor 1 – Global Management Support Plan The scope of BIM covers a global scale and may require performance currently within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). The Offeror shall provide a Global Management Support Plan (GMSP) that addresses the ability and intended strategy to fulfill the scope of BIM according to the scope of the BIM IDIQ Performance Work Statement (PWS). The GMSP must include the following:

a. A Capability Statement and Operational Plan to demonstrate how the Offeror will handle the breadth and scale of transformational tasks across multiple locations with minimal risks to the Government.

b. For teaming arrangements, a breakout of the responsibilities of the team members.

c. A Staff Management Plan which addresses:

1. The approach for personnel recruitment, training, and retaining qualified personnel.

2. The approach for obtaining, maintaining, and managing security clearances of personnel.

3. The approach to provide personnel to support multiple geographical CONUS and OCONUS locations, to include how travel and/or telework technology would be utilized to maximize the use of centralized Network Operations Centers (NOCs).

d. A Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) plan which addresses:

1. Evaluation, full examination, or implementation of its full spectrum supply chain.

2. Identification, assessment, planning, and mitigation of actual and potential threats vulnerabilities, and disruptions to the supply chain.

3. Application of supply chain protection and counterfeit protection.

4. Identification, assessment, planning, and mitigation of Cybersecurity SCRM (C-

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SCRM).

5. How the Offeror will ensure that the inventory management system is 98% accurate for Unclassified and 100% for Classified.

Offerors, unless otherwise exempt due to being a Small Business concern, shall, in accordance with FAR 52.230-1, also submit the required Disclosure Statement. There are no page limitations on this Disclosure Statement, and it will not be counted against any other page limitations. This Disclosure Statement will not be included in the evaluation to determine whether Factor 3, Subfactor 1 is rated “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable”. However, in the case that an Offeror is found to be an apparent awardee, the Offeror’s Disclosure Statement will be reviewed to ensure that it complies with the requirements of FAR 52.230-1 as a matter of determining whether the Offeror is responsible.

2.4.2. Factor 3, Subfactor 2 – Task Order Support Plan

The Offeror shall provide a Task Order Support Plan (TOSP) as a technical, programmatic, and administrative solution to the DAF Sample Base Prompt (Attachment J-4, Sample Base Prompt).

The solution shall reflect compliance with all requirements within BIM IDIQ PWS and requirements established in the Sample Base Prompt. The Offeror shall provide a viable, clear, and complete TOSP, which demonstrates an understanding of the processes represents an effective working knowledge of the related topics, and must include the following:

a. The Offeror’s quality control plan that addresses:

1. The Offeror’s plan for Comprehensive Threat Analysis for cyber threats.

2. How the Offeror intends to schedule sustainment services at all locations simultaneously for a five-year period of performance.

3. How the Offeror intends to effectively implement equipment management, respond to emergencies, hazardous materials, and safety programs.

4. How the Offeror will respond to problems and deficiencies.

5. How the Offeror will handle challenging problems.

6. How the Offeror will perform inspections and the frequency of the inspections.

7. How the Offeror will sustain the network to ensure SLA performance.

b. The Offeror’s schedule for all 5 phases of performance for the Sample Base Prompt.

c. The Offeror’s management plan for the responsibilities identified in Sections 2 and 3 of the BIM IDIQ PWS in consideration of the Sample Base Prompt.

d. The Offeror’s plan to execute the following phases in performing on the Sample Base Prompt:

1. Phase 1 – The Offeror’s approach to conducting a site survey, to include:

A. Labor skill mix involved.

B. Equipment/software used.

C. Timelines and durations.

D. Use of subcontractors and the roles of team members (as applicable where the Offeror is using teaming arrangements).

2. Phase 2 – The Offeror’s approach to operating the Government’s network, to

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A. Labor skill mix involved with normal operations.

B. Labor skill mix involved with contingency operations.

C. Use of subcontractors and the roles of team members (as applicable where the Offeror is using teaming arrangements).

D. List and quantity of equipment provided and/or used by the offeror to operate the network.

3. Phase 3 – The Offeror’s approach to delivering a design and architecture to the Government, to include how the Offeror will coordinate with the Government to ultimately provide an acceptable design and architecture of a modernized network, to include:

A. Labor skill mix involved.

B. Use of subcontractors and the roles of team members (as applicable where the Offeror is using teaming arrangements).

C. Unique spectrum and connection challenges.

D. Notional NIPR architecture that meets the SLA requirements identified in the BIM IDIQ PWS (Attachment J-6).

E. Notional SIPR architecture that meets the SLA requirements identified in the BIM IDIQ PWS (Attachment J-6).

F. A list, including quantities, of the equipment required to implement the architecture.

G. Clear articulation of how the notional solution increases network efficiency, network effectiveness, quality of service, and quality of experience.

4. Phase 4 – The Offeror’s approach to installing and otherwise implementing the accepted design, to include:

A. Managing the installation of systems and subsystems including coordination with DAF organizations and local staffing, which are impacted by planned outages and turnover.

B. The use of the Offeror’s Network Operations Center (NOC) for initial provisioning of systems and subsystems.

C. Labor skill mix involved with normal operations.

D. Labor skill mix involved with contingency operations.

E. Use of subcontractors and the roles of team members (as applicable where

F. Timelines and durations.

5. Phase 5 – The Offeror’s approach to operating the modernized network, to include:

A. How the Offeror’s Network Operations Center (NOC) will be staffed, to include labor skill mix, for normal day-to-day operations and for contingency (beyond normal) operations.

B. How the Offeror will staff on-site support, to include labor skill mix, for normal day-to-day operations and for contingency (beyond normal)

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C. List of quantity and equipment provided and/or used by the offeror to operate the network.

D. Use of subcontractors and the roles of team members (as applicable where

2.5. Volume 4: Factor 4 – Small Business Participation

All Offerors (to include Small Businesses) shall submit a Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD) (Attachment J-5) by filling out the attachment and following the additional instructions provided therein. All supporting documentation is excluded from page limitations and will not be incorporated in the any resulting contract. This required information will be used to evaluate the extent of your proposed participation/commitment to use United States Small Businesses in the performance of this acquisition (as Small Business prime Offerors or Small Business subcontractors), relative to Section M, Factor 4, Small Business Participation Commitment, as well as the ability to demonstrate compliance with FAR 52.219-8. These SBPCD requirements will be incorporated into any resulting contracts and as specified below.

a. Use Table 1 the SBPCD Template to identify the Small Business Concern’s (SBC’s) (prime Offerors and Small Business subcontractors) proposed quantitative participation in terms of the value of the total acquisition (total contract value).

Offerors shall provide detailed explanations/ documentation to support quantitative Small Business participation. Binding commitments shall become enforceable, contractual requirements.

b. Use Table 2 within the SBPCD Template to identify the Small Business Concerns

(SBC) as defined in FAR Part 19 that are to be used in your proposed approach to satisfying the requirements of this solicitation for the entire performance period.

Include the company name, business category(ies), description of products or services to be provided by each SBC and the NAICS code and nature of the commitment with the SBC (i.e., Small Business Teaming Arrangements, letter of commitment, joint ventures, mentor protégé agreements, others). The SBPCD shall become enforceable, contractual requirements.

c. All Offerors shall provide past performance information to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, including the extent to which Small Business performance objectives/requirements were met for the contracts that required submission of a Small Business Participation Plan or other Small Business participation/utilization document. Copies of contractual reports may be submitted to demonstrate compliance with requirements of FAR 52.219-8. Explanation of efforts where minimum quantitative requirements or goals were not met shall be provided. Supporting documentation shall be relevant to the requirements of this solicitation and shall be within the past five years. All supporting documentation is excluded from the page count.

d. Offerors, unless otherwise exempt due to being a small business concern or other reasons in accordance with FAR 19.702(b), shall submit at least two Individual

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Subcontract Reports (ISRs) and/or Summary Subcontracting Reports (SSRs) to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan, including the extent to which applicable goals and other Small Business performance objectives/requirements were met for the contracts submitted to demonstrate compliance. Explanation of efforts where goals were not met shall be provided. Supporting documentation shall be relevant to the requirements of this solicitation and shall be within the past five years. All supporting documentation is excluded from the page count.

e. Offerors shall provide relevant supporting documentation demonstrating a substantive commitment of a variety of complex work allocated to small businesses.

f. Performance shall be based on the Contractor’s actual attainment toward the objectives contained within the SBPCD, and the BIM, 30% SB participation goal or Minimum Quantitative Requirement (MQR). The SB 30% MQR shall be calculated based on total small business participation, prime or subcontracted, as a percentage of the ceiling value of the IDIQ.

In addition to the 30% commitment to SB participation, the Offeror shall include a commitment to achieve at least the following percentages of the value of the IDIQ to the following Small Businesses categories:

5% to Small Disadvantaged Businesses 5% to Woman-Owned Small Businesses 5% to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses 3% to Historically Underutilized Zone (HUBZone) Small Businesses

Lastly, the SBPCD shall include at least 5 small business members, to include at least 1 Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) active in the 8(a) Business Development Program and at least 1 additional small business of any socioeconomic category.

In the Government’s evaluation of Small Business Participation in Section M, second and third tier SB subcontractors will not be considered towards the total SB participation percentage

g. The work to be performed directly by a Small Business prime Offeror will also be evaluated as Small Business Participation. The Small Business Participation Commitment Document will become part of the resultant contract.

h. The apparent successful Offeror will be required to submit quarterly SBPCD reports.

Submission of Small Business Subcontracting Plan

Offerors, unless otherwise exempt due to being a small business concern or other reasons in accordance with FAR 19.702(b), shall, in accordance with FAR 19.7, 52.219-9 – Alternate II, 52.244-5, and DFARS 252.219-7003, also submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. There

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The plan will not be included in the evaluation to determine whether Factor 4 is rated “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable”. However, in the case that an Offeror is found to be an apparent awardee, the Offeror’s SBSP must be determined to be acceptable prior to receipt of award as a matter of contractor responsibility in accordance with FAR 52.219-9(c).