NOSB_Amend_0006.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

See Block #2

PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

05 OCT 2012

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY ESC/HIK CODE FA8771 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE (AFMC)

AFLCMC/HIK

490 EAST MOORE DR., SUITE 270

MAFB - GUNTER ANNEX AL 36114-3000

YOLANDA B. MCCAIN 334-416-5307

yolanda.mccain@gunter.af.mil

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

TO ALL OFFERORS

FA8771-09-R-0019

X

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28 SEP 2010

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 is extended, X 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 1 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.)

SEE SCHEDULE.

ONLY OFFERORS THAT SUBMITTED PROPOSALS IN RESPONSE TO SOLICITATION FA8771-09-R-0019 ARE PERMITTED TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THIS AMENDMENT. THIS AMENDMENT DOES NOT ALLOW NEW OFFERORS TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL (as authorized by FAR 15.206). The offeror shall complete blocks 8 and 15 (a) (b) and (c) of the SF 30 and return the original to the PCO as specified in RFP Section J, Attachment 8, Instructions to Offerors, Paragraph L2.1.5 Distribution/Submission/Proposal Volumes NO LATER THAN 12:00 CDT 31 OCTOBER 2012 .

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)

RANDI E. WILLIAMS

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)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA ConWrite Version 6.13.3 FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 Created 05 Oct 2012 3:07 PM

SCHEDULE OF CHANGES

FA8771-09-R-0019 0006

The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

1. The Contract Line Item Structure (CLIN) numbering is updated as follows:

FROM TO

0001 - Network Centric Solutions 0010 - Network Centric Solutions

0002 - Network Centric Solutions 0020 - Network Centric Solutions

0003 - Network Centric Services 0030 - Network Centric Services

0004 - Data 0040 - Data

0005 - Warranty 0050 - Warranty

0006 - Other Direct Costs 0060 - Other Direct Costs

0007 - Travel 0070 - Travel

0008 - Netcents 2 Post Award Conference 0080 - Netcents 2 Post Award Conference

1001 - Network Centric Solutions 1010 - Network Centric Solutions

1002 - Network Centric Solutions 1020 - Network Centric Solutions

1003 - Network Centric Services 1030 - Network Centric Services

1004 - Data 1040 - Data

1005 - Warranty 1050 - Warranty

1006 - Other Direct Costs 1060 - Other Direct Costs

1007 - Travel 1070 - Travel

1008 - Netcents 2 Post Award Conference 1080 - Netcents 2 Post Award Conference

2001 - Network Centric Solutions 2010 - Network Centric Solutions

2002 - Network Centric Solutions 2020 - Network Centric Solutions

2003 - Network Centric Services 2030 - Network Centric Services

2004 - Data 2040 - Data

2005 - Warranty 2050 - Warranty

2006 - Other Direct Costs 2060 - Other Direct Costs

2007 - Travel 2070 - Travel

2008 - SB Graduate Data Submission 2080 - SB Graduate Data Submission

2009 - Netcents 2 Post Award Conference 2090 - Netcents 2 Post Award Conference

3001 - Network Centric Solutions 3010 - Network Centric Solutions

3002 - Network Centric Solutions 3020 - Network Centric Solutions

3003 - Network Centric Services 3030 - Network Centric Services

3004 - Data 3040 - Data

3005 - Warranty 3050 - Warranty

3006 - Other Direct Costs 3060 - Other Direct Costs

3007 - Travel 3070 - Travel

3008 - SB Graduate Data Submission 3080 - SB Graduate Data Submission

3009 - Netcents 2 Post Award Conference 3090 - Netcents 2 Post Award Conference

3100 - Network Centric Services, SB Graduate 3100 - Network Centric Services, SB Graduate

3200 - Network Centric Solutions , SB Graduate 3200 - Network Centric Services, SB Graduate

3300 - Network Centric Services, SB Graduate 3300 - Network Centric Services - SB Graduate

3400 - Data ,SB Graduate 3400 - Data ,SB Graduate

3500 - Warranty, SB Graduate 3500 - Warranty, SB Graduate

3600 - Other Direct Costs, SB Graduate 3600 - Other Direct Costs, SB Graduate

3700 - Travel SB Graduate 3700 - Travel SB Graduate

4001 - Network Centric Solutions 4010 - Network Centric Solutions

4002 - Network Centric Solutions 4020 - Network Centric Solutions

4003 - Network Centric Services 4030 - Network Centric Services

4004 - Data 4040 - Data

4005 - Warranty 4050 - Warranty

4006 - Other Direct Costs 4060 - Other Direct Costs

4007 - Travel 4070 - Travel

4100 - Network Centric Solutions 4100 - Network Centric Solutions

4200 - Network Centric Solutions , SB Graduate 4200 - Network Centric Solutions , SB Graduate

4300 - Network Centric Services, SB Graduate 4300 - Network Centric Services, SB Graduate

4400 - Data, SB Graduate 4400 - Data, SB Graduate

4500 - Warranty, SB Graduate 4500 - Warranty, SB Graduate

4600 - Other Direct Costs, SB Graduate 4600 - Other Direct Costs, SB Graduate

4700 - Travel SB Graduate 4700 - Travel SB Graduate

Paragraph C of CLINS 1080, 2090, and 3090 is updated as follows:

FROM:

C. In accordance with H103, in the event that an on ramp occurs, this CLIN will also be utilized for new contract awardees. The ordering period for new contractors being added to the initial awardee pool will coincide with initial awardees ordering period, inclusive of options, but shall not extend the overall term of the contract beyond the original ordering period nor shall it reestablish the contract base period, inclusive of options.

TO:

C. In accordance with H103, in the event that an on ramp occurs, this CLIN will also be utilized for new contract awardees. The ordering period for new contractors being added to the initial awardee pool will coincide with initial awardees ordering period, inclusive of options, but shall not extend the overall term of the contract beyond the original ordering period or period of performance inclusive of options.

Paragraph D of CLINS 2080 and 3080 is updated as follows:

FROM (CLIN 2080):

D. This CLIN is Not Separately Priced (NSP). Price is included in CLIN 2001, CLIN 2002 and CLIN 2003.

FROM (CLIN 3080):

D. This CLIN is Not Separately Priced (NSP). Price is included in CLIN 3001, CLIN 3002 and CLIN 3003.

TO (CLINS 2080 and 3080):

D. This CLIN is Not Separately Priced (NSP).

2.

The last statement of Clause B028, Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Feb 1997) is clarified to state as follows:

B028 Applies to CLIN(s) - 0010, 1010, 2010, 3010, 3100, 4010, and 4100 only

3. The last statement of Clause B030,Contract Type: Fixed-Price-Incentive-Firm Target (Feb 1997) is clarified to state as follows:

B030 Applies to CLIN(s) - 0010, 1010, 2010, 3010, 3100, 4010, and 4100 only, see CLIN paragraph D

4. The last statement of Clause B031, Contract Type: Fixed-Price- Incentive-Successive Target (Feb 1997) is added in order to provide clarification and states as follows:

B031 Applies to CLIN(s) - 0010, 1010, 2010, 3010, 3100, 4010, and 4100 only, see CLIN paragraph

5. Paragraph (c) and the last statement of Clause B035, Contract Type : Labor-Hour (Dec 2005) are updated with the revised CLIN numbers and are clarified to state as follows:

(c) The total value of the labor-hour CLINs 0030, 1030, 2030, 3030, 3300, 4030, 4300 shall not exceed 10% of the $5,790,000,000 ceiling for the NetOps & Infrastructure Solutions Small Business Companion contract. The Government has the unilateral right to restrict usage of the labor-hour CLINs.

B035 Applies to CLIN(s) - 0030, 1030, 2030, 3030, 3300, 4030, 4300 only

6. The last statement of Clause B038, Contract Type: Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (Feb 1997) is clarified to state as follows:

B038 Applies to CLIN(s) - 0020, 1020, 2020, 3020, 3200, 4020, and 4200 only, see CLIN paragraph

7. The last two statements of Clause B050, Allowable Cost and Payment (Cost No Fee) (Dec 2005) are updated to remove the Cost CLINS which may incur FEE and states as follows:

Applicable to following Line Items: 0060, 0070, 1060, 1070, 2060, 2070, 3060, 3070, 3600, 3700, 4060, 4070, 4600, 4700

B050 Applies only to CLIN(s) identified above.

8. The last statement of Clause B057, Contract Type: Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (Dec 2005) is clarified to state as follows:

B057 Applies to CLIN(s) - 0020, 1020, 2020, 3020, 3200, 4020, and 4200 only, see CLIN paragraph

9. The last statement of Clause B058, Contract Type : Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (Dec 2005) is clarified to state as follows:

B058 Applies to CLIN(s) - 0020, 1020, 2020, 3020, 3200, 4020, and 4200 only, see CLIN paragraph

10. The delivery schedule (for CLINS 0040 and 0060) on the first page of Section F - Deliveries or Performance is not applicable to the solicitation and will not appear in the award document(s).

11. Paragraph (a) of Clause F001, Option CLIN Performance Period(s) (Feb 1998) is updated to include the revised CLIN range and states as follows:

(a) The respective ordering period(s) for option(s) identified in Section B is as follows:

CLIN Number Ordering Period 1010-1070 Effective Date of Option Period through one(1) year 2010-2070 Effective Date of Option Period through one(1) year 3010-3070 Effective Date of Option Period through one(1) year 4010-4070 Effective Date of Option Period through one(1) year

12. The office symbol in paragraph (b) of Clause G019, Contracting and Administrative Authority (Nov 2009) is updated to read AFLCMC/HIK.

13. The office symbol in paragraph (b) of Clause G020, Administrative Matters (Nov 2009) is updated to read AFLCMC/HIK

14. In Clause H004, Technical Review and General Systems Engineering and Integration (GSE&I) (MITRE) (Dec 2005) references to "Enterprise Systems Center" in paragraph (a) under "Technical

Review" and paragraph (a) under "General Systems Engineering & Integration" are updated to read

AF Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC).

15. The addresses and office symbols in Clause H029, Implementation of Disclosure of Information

(Oct 1997) are updated to read as follows:

In order to comply with DFARS 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information, the following copies of the information to be released are required at least 45 days prior to the scheduled release date:

(a) One copy to: Strategic Communications, AFLCMC/HIP, 490 E. Moore Dr, Ste 210, MAFB-Gunter Annex, AL 36114

(b) One copy to: Contracting Officer, AFLCMC/HIK, 501 East Moore Drive, Bldg 884, Room 1400, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL 36114-3004

(c) One copy to: Program Manager, AFLCMC/HIC, 501 East Moore Drive, Bldg 884, Room 1400, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL 36114-3004

16. Reference to the Hanscom AFB Electronic Request for Proposal Bulletin Board (HERBB) in Clause

H103 is removed. Documents are now available on FedBizOps at www.fbo.gov <http://www.fbo.gov>.

17. The first paragraph of Clause H106 removes reference to the AFMC FARS and is updated to read as follows:

The following additional terms and conditions apply and shall be incorporated in each task order issued under this contract:

18. Clause H120, Security is replaced in its entirety and now reads as follows:

Contractors must comply with all Security Requirements within the solicitation, resulting contract and individual task orders. Contractors must contact the local security office for each task order to clarify security requirements to ensure compliance. The following attachments are included as samples of local security requirements:

Section J, Attachment 2 - SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSIFIED WORK, dated Section J, Attachment 3 - SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED WORK, dated

19. Paragraph 8(iii) of Clause H137, Task Order RFP Procedures (Nov 2009) is updated to reflect the revised CLIN numbers (0030, 1030, 2030, 3030, 3300, 4030, 4300).

20. Clause H138, Incorporation of Labor Categories and Maximum Labor Rates (Nov 2009) is updated to reflect the revised CLIN numbers 0030, 1030, 2030, 3030, 3300, 4030, 4300.

21. Clause H139, Small Business Graduate Transition (Nov 2009) is updated. A new paragraph 4 is added. Previous paragraph 4 is now paragraph 5.

22. Paragraph 8(c) of Clause H140, Small Business Graduate Transition for Small Business Companion Contract Awardees (Nov 2009) is updated to replace the reference to ORCA with the System for Award Management (SAM).

23. Exhibit A is revised to include updated addresses/office symbols and point of contacts.

24. Exhibit B is revised to include updated addresses/office symbols, ensure paragraph 2.2 is in compliance with paragraph L2.2 (Section J, Attachment 8), and update the subcontracting plan chart.

25. Section J, Attachment 2, 754 th

ELSG Security Requirements for Contractors Requiring Access to Classified Information dated 24 April 2007 is replaced by Section J, Attachment 2, Security Requirements for Classified Work.

26. Section J, Attachment 3, 754 th ELSG Security Requirements for Unclassified Services dated 24

April 2007 is replaced by Section J, Attachment 3, Security Requirements for Unclassified Work.

27. Section J, Attachment 8, Information to Offerors (ITO) and Instructions for Proposal

Preparation (IFPP) is changed as follows:

Paragraph L2.0.2 Proposal Acceptance Period is changed as follows:

The offeror shall make a clear statement in the Contract Documentation Volume V that the amended proposal is valid for a period of not less than 365 days from receipt;

TO:

The offeror shall make a clear statement in the Contract Documentation Volume V that the amended proposal is valid through 1 April 2013.

L2.0.3 Disposition of Unsuccessful Proposals is changed as follows:

In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain the original copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

TO:

In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one disc and one paper copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the offeror requests otherwise, the

Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

Paragraph L2.1.1 Point of Contact is changed as follows:

FROM:

Randi E. Williams, PCO - NETCENTS-2, is the point of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions or concerns to her. Written requests for clarification may be sent via e-mail to the PCO at

Randi.williams@gunter.af.mil <mailto:Randi.williams@gunter.af.mil>. Official RFP documentation, including RFP amendments, and other related information will be available on the internet at http://public.gunter.af.mil/aq/netcents2/, <HTTP://HERBB.HANSCOM.AF.MIL> and <https://www.fbo.gov/>.

TO:

Randi E. Williams, PCO - NETCENTS-2, is the point of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions or concerns to her. Written requests for clarification may be sent via e-mail to the PCO at Randi.williams@gunter.af.mil <mailto:Randi.williams@gunter.af.mil>. Official documentation, including

RFP amendments, and other related information will be available on the internet at

<http://www.netcents.af.mil> and <https://www.fbo.gov/>.

Paragraph L2.1.4 Electronic Reference Documents is changed as follows:

All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on NETCENTS-2 website at

<http://public.gunter.af.mil/aq/netcents/2/>.

All referenced documents for this solicitation are available at <https://www.fbo.gov/>.

Paragraph L2.1.5 Distribution/Submission/Proposal Volumes is changed as follows:

One complete set of "original" volumes and all other copies IAW Table 1 shall be clearly marked, addressed and mailed, or hand-carried, to the PCO at the following address by 18 November 2010, 12:00 PM (CST):

PCO, NETCENTS-2

HQ/ESC/HIJK

501 EAST MOORE DR.

BLDG, 884, ROOM 1400

MAXWELL AFB-GUNTER ANNEX, AL 36114

Two complete electronic sets and one paper copy of the amended volumes IAW Table 1 shall be clearly marked, addressed and mailed, or hand-carried, to the PCO at the following address by 31 October

2012, 12:00 PM (CDT).

PCO, NETCENTS-2

AFLCMC/HIK

501 EAST MOORE DR.

BLDG 884, ROOM 1400

MAXWELL AFB-GUNTER ANNEX, AL 36114

Paragraph L2.1.6 Section K - Representations and Certifications is changed as follows:

IAW FAR 52.204-08, contractor shall submit completed representations, certifications, acknowledgments and statements in compliance with the Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) requirements.

TO:

IAW FAR 52.204-08, contractor shall submit completed representations, certifications, acknowledgments and statements via paper submission or the System for Award Management (SAM).

Offerors must also provide responses to solicitation specific provisions contained in Section K but not available in the Representations & Certifications (Reps & Certs) in SAM. Offeror Reps & Certs differing from the Reps & Certs published in SAM shall strictly comply with the FAR/DFARS provision and be clearly identified as instructed in 52.204-08(d).

Paragraph L2.1.7 Communications is changed as follows:

FROM:

Exchanges of source selection information between government and offerors will be controlled by the PCO. Encrypted e-mail may be used to transmit such information to offerors, and must include "Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104" in the subject line.

TO:

Exchanges for source selection formation between government and offerors will be controlled by the PCO. Encrypted e-mail may be used to transmit such information to offerors, and must include

"Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104" in the Subject line. E-mail communications from offerors shall also include "Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104" in the subject line.

Paragraph L2.2 Organization/Distribution/Number of Copies/Page Limits is changed to revise subparagraph (c) as follows and to delete subparagraph (d) in its entirety.

(c ) Virus free CDs or DVDs (one volume copy per CD/DVD), shall be encased in a vinyl CD/DVD protector sheet for three ring binders and placed in each of their corresponding volumes. Indicate on each CD/DVD the volume, title and company name. Offerors shall not password protect any documents. In the event hard copy and soft copy contents conflict, hard copies will take precedence over soft copies. Soft copies shall be compatible with Microsoft Office 2003 or later. Adobe Acrobat

8.0 (or better) format is also acceptable.

(d ) Forward one paper copy and one CD/DVD of proposal Volumes I, II, III, IV and V to your cognizant Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) when the PCO copies are delivered. (Submission of proposal volumes to DCAA does not constitute submission of the proposal for evaluation). Failure to provide information to the locations as specified with result in a delay in the evaluation and may negatively affect the evaluation of the offeror's proposal. Be sure to advise DCAA that the proposal is "For Official Use Only" and contains "Source Selection Information - See FAR 52.215-01 (e) and 3.104."

Volume Title Page Limit Copies

I Executive Summary 5 pages Original & 1 paper copy; 2 CDs/DVDs

II Technical Proposal 130 total pages Original & 2 paper copies; 2 CDs/DVDs

Quality Processes (Reference Section J, Atch 1, Para 7)

15 pages total as part of the Technical Proposal

Included in the Technical Proposal copies

Metadata Environments Development

20 pages total as part of the Technical Proposal

Included in the Technical Proposal copies

Network Management and Network Defense (NM/ND) Cost Reimbursable Task Order Submission

40 pages total as part of the Technical Proposal (not including pricing or Cost Reimbursement STO tab of Attachment 21)

Included in the Technical Proposal copies. Provide 3 paper copies of the Horse Blanket (included in the page limit)

CITS Information Transport Systems (ITS) Firm Fixed Price Sample Task Order Submission

40 pages total as part of the Technical Proposal (not including pricing)

Included in the Technical Proposal copies

Management Approach

15 pages total as part of the Technical Proposal

Included in the Technical Proposal copies

III Past Performance Information Sheets

(PPIS)

Table of Contents (not counted in total) PPIS - 4 page limit per contract and up to 10 contracts for a total of 40 pages max

Original & 1 paper copy; 2 CDs /DVDs

IV Cost/Price No page limit Original & 2 paper copies; 2 CDs/DVDs

V Contract Documentation

No page limit Original &1 paper copy;

2 CDs/DVDs

Table 1 - Proposal Organization

NOTE: Volume 1 - Executive Summary will not be part of the NETCENTS-2 evaluation.

TO:

(c) Virus free one-time write CD-Rs or DVD-Rs (one volume copy per CD/DVD), shall be encased in a vinyl CD/DVD protector sheet for three-ring binders, and placed in each of their corresponding volumes. Indicate on each CD/DVD the volume, title, company name and date of submission. Offerors shall not password protect any documents. In the event hard copy and soft copy contents conflict, soft copies will take precedence over hard copies. Soft copies shall be compatible with Microsoft

Office 2003 or later.

Volume Title Page Limit Copies

I Executive Summary 5 pages 1 paper copy; 2 CD-

Rs/DVD-Rs

II Technical Proposal 130 total pages 1 paper copy; 2 CD-Rs

/DVD-Rs

Quality Processes (Reference Section J, Atch 1, Para 7)

15 pages total as part of the Technical Proposal

Included in the Technical Proposal copies

Metadata Environments Development

20 pages total as part of the Technical Proposal

Included in the Technical Proposal copies

Network Management and

Network Defense (NM/ND) Cost Reimbursable Task Order RAMS Submission

40 pages total as part of the Technical Proposal (not including pricing or RAMS tabs of Attachment 21)

Included in the Technical

Proposal copies. Provide 1 paper copy of the Horse Blanket (included in the page limit)

CITS Information Transport Systems (ITS) Firm Fixed Price Sample Task Order Submission

40 pages total as part of the Technical Proposal (not including pricing)

Included in the Technical Proposal copies

Management Approach 15 pages total as part of the Technical Proposal

Included in the Technical Proposal copies

III Past Performance Information Sheets (PPIS)

Table of Contents (not counted in total) PPIS - 4 page limit per contract and up to 10 contracts for a total of 40 pages max

1 paper copy; 2 CD-Rs

/DVD-Rs

IV Cost/Price No page limit 1 paper copy; 2 CD-Rs

/DVD-Rs

V Contract Documentation No page limit 1 paper copy; 2 CD-Rs

/DVD-Rs

Table 1 - Proposal Organization

NOTE: Volume 1 - Executive Summary will not be part of the NETCENTS-2 evaluation.

Paragraph L2.3 Proposal Format subparagraph (b) is changed as follows:

FROM:

(b) All proposal volumes shall be due 18 November 2010, 12:00 PM (CST).

(b) All amended proposal volumes shall be due 31 October 2012, 12:00 PM (CDT).

Paragraph L2.3.1 Binding and Labeling is changed as follows:

FROM:

Each volume of the proposal should be separately bound in a three-ring, loose leaf binder permitting the volume to lie flat when open. Staples shall not be used. Binders sent with the proposal shall not contain any markings or graphics (inside or outside), nor any insertions in the spine. A cover sheet should be bound in each book, clearly marked as to volume number, title, copy number, solicitation identification, and the offeror's name. All unclassified document binders shall have a color other than red. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

Horseblankets shall be clearly marked with the offeror's name, solicitation number and copy number.

TO:

Each volume of the proposal should be separately provided in a six-part (2-divider) pressboard classification file folder. Staples shall not be used, and the folder shall not be thicker than its intended expansion capability. Classification folders sent with the proposal shall not contain any markings or graphics (inside or outside). A cover sheet should be included in each folder, clearly marked as to volume number, title, solicitation name and number, date, and the offeror's name. Any divider with more than 50 pages shall include a paper fastener compressor. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

One full set of CD-R/DVD-R proposal volumes shall be labeled "Original" and be accompanied by a written list of the disk contents with file names. Any additional CD-R/DVD-R submissions shall be labeled "Copy".

Horseblankets shall be clearly marked with the offeror's name and solicitation number.

File names of electronic documents shall be limited to 15 characters and shall begin with the Government assigned three-letter offeror identifier. Only alphanumeric characters and/or the underscore symbol

(no special characters) may be used. If the document is a Government provided attachment, the attachment number shall be included in the file name.

Paragraph L2.3.2 Page Format Restrictions: subparagraph (c) is added.

(c) Electronic copies shall meet the same requirements as paper copies regarding paper size, margins and font.

Paragraph L2.3.6 Cost or Pricing Information is changed as follows:

All cost or pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Cost/Price Proposal Volume. Cost trade-off information, work-hour estimates, and material kinds and quantities may be used in other volumes only as appropriate for presenting rationale for alternatives or design and trade-off decisions.

TO:

All cost or pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Cost/Price Proposal Volume.

Paragraph L2.3.8 Amended Proposals is added as follows.

L2.3.8 Amended Proposals

In the event amended proposals are required (i.e., the solicitation is amended or discussions are entered), offerors shall comply with the Contracting Officer's written instructions regarding both paper and electronic page formatting of associated changes.

(a) Electronic copies, Word© documents: Offerors shall include tracked changes (with underlining and change bars) in electronic copies allowing the Government to clearly view additions to and/or deletions of the previously submitted information. The "final" view of the document shall meet the page limitations as established in Table 1; page limitations are not applicable to the "final: show markup" view.

(b) Electronic copies, Excel© documents: Offerors shall replace Excel© documents in their entirety utilizing the Government provided spreadsheet and all changes shall be identified in the change matrix as instructed in (d) below.

(c) Paper copies shall include change bars along the left margin to indicate the addition or deletion of information and be printed on the color paper indicated by the PCO.

(d) A change matrix is required to indicate where each change has been made within the proposal along with a brief rationale.

Paragraph L4.2.5 Subfactor 3 - Network Management/Network Defense (NM/ND) Cost Reimbursable Sample Task Order is changed as follows:

2. Situational Awareness (SA): The asterisked items 9.6.1.13 and 9.6.1.14, found in Section J, Attachment 20, are added as paragraphs L4.2.5(2)(j) and L4.2.5(2)(k), respectively, as follows:

(j) Collect, analyze, correlate operational data from managed applications, managed application dependencies, RAMS network management, servers and related infrastructure to determine mission impact of managed applications degradation and display the results in the RAMS solution SA View.

(k) Present a customized and visualized (graphic) report of availability and operation of managed applications and related infrastructure.

3. Virtual Infrastructure (VI): The asterisked item 9.8.1, as found in Section J, Attachment 20, is added as paragraph L4.2.5(3)(d), as follows:

(d) Use the RAMS Virtual Infrastructure (VI) at RAMS locations.

5. The asterisked item 9.16 Sustainment, as found in Section J, Attachment 20, is added as paragraph L4.2.5, subparagraph 5. The subsequent paragraph L4.2.5, subparagraph 6 is renumbered with new text added as shown below:

5. Sustainment. The offeror shall describe how Tier 3 support of the fielded solution will be accomplished.

This support shall include the Problem Management processes needed to identify the root cause and apply a solution to resolve the issues.

6. The offeror shall provide the knowledge, abilities, skills (to include the skill level) and products (if additional are proposed) needed to accomplish the asterisked requirements identified in the task order. The offeror shall use the RAMS Labor Cat Descriptions, RAMS Rates, RAMS Labor, RAMS

Hardware Software ODCs, and RAMS CLIN Summary tabs provided in Attachment 21 to indicate the products, the estimated level of effort and type of labor used, to include appropriate mix of labor categories, for the asterisked requirements of this sample task.

Paragraph L5.1.1 Past Performance Volume is changed as follows:

The offeror shall submit a Past Performance Volume containing the following:

TABS CONTENT

1. Table of Contents shall list all documents contained in the Past Performance Volume, but will not be counted towards applicable page limits.

2. Relevant Contracts are to be provided via Past Performance Information Sheets in accordance with Section J, Attachment 13. The offeror may include information on not more than (10) contracts. Of those ten (10), not more than five (5) may be contracts performed by significant subcontractors*. For example, if you submit information on seven (7) contracts performed by you (the Prime), then you may submit information on no more than three (3) contracts performed by significant subcontractors. Only 10 total PPIS are to be submitted. Offerors are permitted to submit less than the (10) allowed but are encouraged to provide as many as possible to have the greatest impact on the overall Confidence Assessment. Offerors submitting less than the maximum number (10) of allowable citations shall acknowledge this on the bottom of the Relevancy Matrix and that they do not intend to submit more than what is provided (see Section J, Attachment 11). If applicable, you shall acknowledge by initialing the corresponding statement on the bottom of the Relevancy Matrix. Each relevant contract shall have been performed during the past (3) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation.

Each Performance Information Sheet for each contract is limited to (4) pages. Offerors are cautioned that the Government will use data provided by each offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources in the evaluation of past performance. For a description of the characteristics or aspects the Government will consider in determining relevance, see Section J, Attachment 9.

3. Consent Letters in accordance with Section J, Attachment 10 (no page limit).

4. Offerors shall identify what aspects of the contract are deemed relevant to the proposed effort using the Relevancy Matrix in Section J, Attachment 11 (no page limit).

NOTES:

Your Past Performance Information Sheets shall not exceed (4) pages per reference with up to (10) references allowed for a maximum of (40) pages.

For all criteria areas, citation references shall be at the task order or stand-alone contract level (No IDIQ's).

The citations provided shall be from either the prime or sub that is proposed to complete the work under this contract.

*Significant subcontractor - Those subcontractors the offeror considers necessary to accomplish critical aspects of the requirement. Additionally, significant subcontractors will only consist of 1st tier subcontractors, and when used to provide Past Performance Information in proposal submission shall not be substituted after contract award unless approved by NETCENTS-2 NetOps & Infrastructure Solutions PCO.

The offeror shall submit a Past Performance Volume containing the following:

TABS CONTENT

1. Table of Contents shall list all documents contained in the Past Performance Volume, but will not be counted towards applicable page limits.

2. Relevant Contracts are to be provided via Past Performance Information Sheets (PPIS) in accordance with Section J, Attachment 13. The offeror may include information on not more than (10) contracts, one per PPIS. Of those ten (10), not more than five (5) may be contracts performed by significant subcontractors*. For example, if you submit information on seven (7) contracts performed by you (the Prime), then you may submit information on no more than three (3) contracts performed by significant subcontractors. Only 10 total PPIS are to be submitted. Offerors are permitted to submit less than the (10) allowed but are encouraged to provide as many as possible to have the greatest impact on the overall Confidence Assessment. Offerors submitting less than the maximum number (10) of allowable citations shall acknowledge this on the bottom of the Relevancy Matrix and state that they do not intend to submit more than what is provided (see Section J, Attachment 11). If applicable, you shall acknowledge by initialing the corresponding statement on the bottom of the Relevancy Matrix.

Each relevant contract shall have been performed during the past (3) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation. Each Performance Information Sheet for each contract is limited to

(4) pages. Offerors are cautioned that the Government will use data provided by each offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources in the evaluation of past performance. For a description of the characteristics or aspects the Government will consider in determining relevance, see Section J, Attachment 9.

3. Consent Letters in accordance with Section J, Attachment 10 (no page limit).

4. Offerors shall identify what aspects of the contract are deemed relevant to the proposed effort using the Relevancy Matrix in Section J, Attachment 11 (no page limit).

NOTES: Your Past Performance Information Sheets (PPIS) shall not exceed (4) pages per reference with up to (10) references allowed for a maximum of (40) pages.

For all criteria areas, citation references shall be at the task order or stand-alone contract level (No

IDIQ's). Only one contract (or sub-contract or task order) is allowed per PPIS. If a stand-alone sub-contract is cited, the associated overarching contract (or task order) must also be annotated in Section 1 of the Past Performance Questionnaire. When a PPIS references a subcontract/commercial contract, and that contract is structured like an IDIQ, the offeror is limited to a single task order under the subcontract.

The citations provided shall be from either the prime or a significant subcontractor that is proposed to complete work under this contract.

L5.1.1.3 Questionnaires is changed as follows:

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The Government requests the offeror send out Past Performance Questionnaires and Cover Letters to each of the Points of Contact (POCs) identified in the Past Performance Volume. The questionnaire shall be completed by the person responsible for the contract being referenced (i.e.

Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Technical Representative, Quality Assurance Personnel, Quality Assurance Evaluator, or Civilian Equivalent). The offeror will complete Section 1 prior to sending the questionnaire to the POC. Sections 2 through 5 shall not be filled out by the offeror and provided to the customer. The questionnaire responses should be the independent opinions of the person responsible for the contract and not those of the offeror. Once the questionnaires are completed by the POCs, the information contained therein shall be considered sensitive and shall not be released to you, the offeror. Questionnaires shall be sent directly to the Government by the respondent not later than the due date for the past performance volume. The questionnaire and cover letter can be found at Section J, Attachment 12.

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The Government requests the offeror send out Past Performance Questionnaires and Cover Letters to each of the Points of Contact (POCs) identified in the Past Performance Volume. The questionnaire shall be completed by the person responsible for the contract being referenced (i.e.

Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Technical Representative, Quality Assurance Personnel, Quality Assurance Evaluator, or Civilian Equivalent). For citations where the offeror or team member was a subcontractor, the entity awarding the subcontract must complete the questionnaire. The offeror will complete Section 1 prior to sending the questionnaire to the POC. Sections 2 through 5 shall not be filled out by the offeror and provided to the customer, or in the case of a subcontract, the entity that established the subcontract. The questionnaire responses should be the independent opinions of the person responsible for the contract and not those of the offeror. Once the questionnaires are completed by the POCs, the information contained therein shall be considered sensitive and shall not be released to you, the offeror. Questionnaires shall be sent directly to the Government by the respondent not later than the due date for the past performance volume. The questionnaire and cover letter can be found at Section J, Attachment 12.

L6.1.1 Cost/Price Reasonableness and Realism (heading only) is changed as follows:

L6.1.1 Cost/Price Reasonableness, Realism and Balance

L6.1.5 Rounding is changed as follows:

FROM:

All costs or prices provided shall be carried out to two decimal places.

All costs or prices provided shall be extended to two decimal places.

L6.2.1.3 Accounting System is changed as follows:

CLINs requiring other than Firm Fixed Price (FFP) prices (i.e., Fixed Price Incentive, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, etc.) involving cost information reporting or for reconciliation purposes, an adequate accounting system is required.

Also, identify any deviations from your standard procedures in preparing this proposal.

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In accordance with FAR 16.104 and FAR 16.301-3(a)(3), CLINs requiring other than Firm Fixed Price (FFP) prices (i.e., Fixed Price Incentive, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, etc.) involving cost information reporting or for reconciliation purposes, an adequate accounting system is required.

Offeror shall clearly state the current status (adequate/inadequate) of their accounting system. Offeror shall provide the date and results, recommendations, findings and/or reports from the most current accounting system audit performed by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). Any related recommendations, findings and/or reports from the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) regarding the adequacy of the offerors accounting system shall also be provided. If no audit has been performed the offeror shall so state.

Also, identify any deviations from your standard (disclosed) procedures in preparing this proposal.

L6.2.1.4 Estimating System is changed as follows:

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Provide a summary description of your standard estimating system or methods. Also, identify any deviations from your standard estimating procedures in preparing this proposal volume. Indicate whether you have Government approval of your system and, if so, provide evidence of such approval.

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Provide a summary description of your standard estimating system or methods. Also, identify any deviations from your standard estimating procedures in preparing this proposal volume. Indicate whether you have Government approval of your system and, if so, provide the date and evidence of such approval. If no such approval has been granted, offeror shall so state.

L6.2.1.5 Purchasing System is changed as follows:

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Provide a summary description of your purchasing system or methods (e.g., how material requirements are determined, how sources are selected, when firm quotes are obtained, what provision is made to ensure quantity and other discounts). Also, identify any deviations from your standard procedures in preparing this proposal. Indicate whether you have Government approval of your system and, if so, provide evidence of such approval.

TO:

Provide a summary description of your purchasing system or methods (e.g., how material requirements are determined, how sources are selected, when firm quotes are obtained, what provision is made to ensure quantity and other discounts). Also, identify any deviations from your standard procedures in preparing this proposal. Indicate whether you have Government approval of your purchasing system and, if so, provide the date and evidence of such approval. If no such approval has been granted, offeror shall so state.

L6.2.2.1 NetOps & Infrastructure Solutions Price Proposal Workbook is changed as follows:

FROM:

L6.2.2.1 NetOps & Infrastructure Solutions Price Proposal Workbook

Complete the NetOps & Infrastructure Solutions Price Proposal Workbook's separate worksheets (Cover Page, Category Functional Skill Sets, Maximum Labor -Hour Rates Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) Worksheet, and Total Evaluated Price (TEP) Worksheet) and the CITS Pricing Model included with Attachment 19 as described below. The offerors shall provide a full labor category description (with qualifications) for each proposed labor category addressing the specific skill sets and skill levels and how they can perform this work through experience and/or training. Electronic submissions shall be made using the NetOps & Infrastructure Solutions Price Proposal Workbook in Excel format to allow electronic manipulation of data for evaluation purposes. The offeror shall not password protect the NetOps & Infrastructure Solutions Price Proposal Workbook located in Section J, Attachment 21.

TO:

L6.2.2.1 NetOps & Infrastructure Solutions Price Workbooks

Complete Attachment 21, the NetOps & Infrastructure Solutions Price Workbook's separate worksheets (Cover Page, Category Functional Skill Sets, Maximum Labor -Hour Rates Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) Worksheet, RAMS Labor Cat Description, RAMS Rates, RAMS Labor, RAMS Hardware Software ODCs, RAMS CLIN Summary, and Total Evaluated Price (TEP) Worksheet) and the CITS Pricing Model included with Attachment 19 as described below. In Attachment 21 the offerors shall provide a full labor category description (with qualifications) for each proposed labor category addressing the specific skill sets and skill levels and how they can perform this work through experience and/or training. Electronic submissions shall be made using Attachments 19 and 21 in Excel format to allow electronic manipulation of data for evaluation purposes. The offeror shall not password protect the Price Workbook located in Section J, Attachment 21 nor the CITS Pricing Model located in Section J, Attachment 19.

L6.2.2.1.2 TEP Worksheet is changed as follows:

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L6.2.2.1.2 TEP Worksheet Offerors shall insert total prices for each sample task order into their respective total price rows in the TEP worksheet. The offeror's total Labor-Hour (LH) Price from the Maximum Labor-Hour Rates BEQ Worksheet will automatically populate the Total Labor Price Row in the TEP worksheet. Specific instructions for submitting responses to the sample task orders follow in paragraphs below.

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L6.2.2.1.2 TEP Worksheet (Attachment 21)

Offerors shall insert the total price for the CITS sample task order into the appropriate total price row in the TEP worksheet. The offeror's total Labor-Hour (LH) Price from the Maximum Labor-Hour Rates

BEQ Worksheet and the Total Cost from the worksheets applicable to the RAMS CR STO will automatically populate the Total Labor Price Rows in the TEP worksheet. Specific instructions for submitting responses to the sample task orders follow in the paragraphs below.

L6.2.2.2 Instructions for Network Management/Network Defense (NM/ND) Cost Reimbursable Sample Task Order is changed as follows:

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L6.2.2.2 Instructions for Network Management/Network Defense (NM/ND) Cost Reimbursable Sample Task Order For the purposes of the NETCENTS-2 source selection, only the paragraphs annotated with an asterisk in the Specific Requirements section of the sample task order, Section J Attachment 20, will be included in the TEP. Proposals shall be broken out by year, option, and CLIN, as applicable.

Offerors shall provide a detailed cost build-up by WBS to level 4 (reflecting all elements of cost and the bases of estimates) based upon the proposed approach described in the technical volume to accomplish the task order using the WBS provided in Section J, Attachment 21. Offerors shall include an extra column in their Level 4 WBS matrix (in both the hours and costs displays of Level 4) to indicate which elements of their level 4 WWBS map to the asterisked items in the Specific Requirements section of the sample task order. These rows indicated will be summed and included in the TEP, while the rows not indicated as mapping to the asterisked items will not be included in the

TEP.

The proposal shall reflect the proposed labor categories, to include skill sets and skill levels, estimated hours in each, materials, travel and ODCs, and all applicable rates and factors (including direct labor rate, fringe rate, overhead, G&A, other indirect rates or factors and profit, as applicable) and the cost model used to develop the proposed cost. Additionally, the offeror shall input the proposed cost/price into the Cost Reimbursable Sample TO tab of the Price Proposal Workbook (Section J, Attachment 21) in the format prescribed. Offerors shall also submit a list of each major material item and applicable equipment exceeding $2500 unit cost showing nomenclature, part number, quantity required, and unit price as part of the List of Materials (Sections 1.1.1 and 1.1.2) in the Cost Reimbursable Sample TO tab of the Price Proposal Workbook (Section J, Attachment 21).

Offerors shall also include basis of estimate.

The proposed approach and required resources must demonstrate a full understanding of the scope and complexity of the effort set forth in the sample task order technical requirements. Offerors shall base their estimate on the location specified in the task order. Offerors shall describe key assumptions and factors/methodologies used to derive the scope and level of effort proposed to meet the requirement.

The model provided on CD-ROM shall be in Microsoft Excel 2003 (or higher) format to allow manipulation of data for evaluation purposes.

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L6.2.2.2 Instructions for Network Management/Network Defense (NM/ND) Cost Reimbursable Sample Task Order (Attachment 21)

For the purposes of the NETCENTS-2 source selection, only the paragraphs annotated with an asterisk in the Specific Requirements section of the sample task order, Section J Attachment 20, will be included in the TEP. Proposals shall be broken out by year, option, and CLIN, as applicable. For the purposes of this task order, the labor portion of the work will be on a Cost Plus Fixed-Fee basis and align with CLIN 0020; the products/ODCs shall be on a cost reimbursable basis with no fee and align with CLIN 0060. Offerors shall provide a detailed cost build-up (reflecting all elements of cost and the basis of estimates) based upon the proposed approach described in the technical volume to accomplish the asterisked items in the task order using the tabs applicable to the RAMS (NM/ND CR) STO provided in Section J, Attachment 21. Only Section 9 asterisked items shall be included in the RAMS tabs, and all asterisked items included in the RAMS Cost Reimbursement STO shall be included in the TEP.

The proposal shall reflect the proposed labor categories, to include skill sets and skill levels, estimated hours in each, materials, ODCs, and all applicable rates and factors (including direct labor rate, fringe rate, overhead, G&A, other indirect rates or factors and fee, as applicable) for the asterisked items. The offeror shall input the proposed cost/price into the appropriate RAMS tab(s) of the Price Workbook (Section J, Attachment 21) in the format prescribed.