SBEAS_Summary_of_Changes.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS DIRECTORATE

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE GUNTER ANNEX ALABAMA

Small Business Enterprise Applications Solutions (SBEAS) SOO (Statement of Objectives)

Summary of Changes The following sections have been added or changed. The highlighted text identifies changes that have occurred.

1.0 Purpose

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The purpose of this Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract is to provide a vehicle for customers to access a wide range of Information Technology (IT) Network Centric services and solutions that support the IT lifecycle. While the SBEAS contract is specifically established within the Business Enterprise System (BES) Directorate, this contract vehicle may be used by all other agencies that support an Air Force requirement.

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The purpose of this Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract is to provide a vehicle for customers to access a wide range of Information Technology (IT) Network Centric services and solutions that support the IT lifecycle. While the SBEAS contract is mandatory use for the Air Force, this contract vehicle may be used by all other agencies that support an Air Force requirement.

3. Technical Objectives

The objectives identified within this SOO are described in general terms. Each task order will address specific requirements, project scheduling, and other related performance criteria, as applicable. In accordance with AF and DoD standards, Contractors shall provide IT solutions that operate in approved Network Centric enterprise environments and exploit approved infrastructures.

The objectives identified within this SOO are described in general terms. Each task order will address specific requirements, project scheduling, and other related performance criteria, as applicable. In accordance with AF and DoD standards referenced in section 8, Contractors shall provide IT solutions that operate in approved Network Centric enterprise environments and exploit approved infrastructures.

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE LIFY CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE OHIO

5.2 General Objectives

Other general requirements include:

3.4.1

Comply with DoD policy that Cybersecurity requirements shall be identified and included in the design, acquisition, installation, operation, upgrade, or replacement of all DoD information systems. This includes systems and processes developed within the Defense Acquisition System (DAS); systems and processes developed at private expense;

outsourced business processes supported by private sector information systems; and outsourced information technologies. Specific cybersecurity requirements will be stated in the Task Order(s)

Other general requirements include:

3.4.1

Comply with DoD policy that Cybersecurity requirements shall be identified and included in the design, acquisition, installation, operation, upgrade, or replacement of all DoD information systems. This includes systems and processes developed within the Defense Acquisition System (DAS); systems and processes developed at private expense;

outsourced business processes supported by private sector information systems; and outsourced information technologies. IAW DoD 8570.01-M [Information Assurance (IA) Workforce Improvement Program (WIP)] and AFI 17-1303 [Cybersecurity Workforce Improvement Program (WIP)], all personnel assigned to perform cybersecurity function(s) are required to carry an approved certification for their particular job classification. Specific cybersecurity requirements will be stated in the Task Order(s).

(CDRL A007)

5.2 Program Management Objectives

At time of contract kickoff, identify a Program Manager (PM) who shall be the primary representative responsible for all work awarded under this contract, participating in Program Management Reviews (PMR) and ensuring all standards and requirements referenced herein are adhered to. The SBEAS Program conducts a maximum of one (1) mandatory PMR per fiscal year held in a Government facility at a location that might require overnight travel. A PMR may alternatively be conducted via a virtual webinar when resources for facilities or travel are not available to the Government. Contractors shall provide briefing materials for the PMR as well as a capability description for the Government’s use. (CDRL A003)

At time of contract kickoff, identify a Program Manager (PM) who shall be the primary representative responsible for all work awarded under this contract, participating in Program Management Reviews (PMR) and ensuring all standards and requirements referenced herein are adhered to. The SBEAS Program conducts a maximum of one (1) mandatory PMR per fiscal year. The PMR will be conducted via a virtual webinar or teleconference. Contractors are free to travel to the Government’s facility to conduct the PMR however, travel expenses will not be reimbursed as this method of conducting the PMR is not required. Contractors shall provide briefing materials for the PMR. Contractors shall also provide a capability description for the Government’s use in accordance with CDRL A003.

4.1 Security

The IDIQ will support the following levels of security: Unclassified; Unclassified, But Sensitive;

Secret (S); Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (S/SCI); Top Secret (TS); and Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).

Task orders may require personnel security clearances up to and including Top Secret and may require all employees to be United States citizens. The security clearance requirements will depend on the security level requirements at the task order level. The task orders may also require access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI) for which SCI eligibility will be required. Individuals performing work under task orders shall comply with applicable program security requirements as stated in the task order. Contractor personnel shall be required to have the appropriate level of investigation and/or security clearance for each agency and information system as applicable at the task order level prior to performing services under the task order. All costs associated with obtaining/possessing such security clearances are the responsibility of the Contractor.

All Contractors located on military installations shall also comply with Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements as set forth in DoD Directive 5205.02, Operations Security Program and AFI 10-701, Operations Security. In accordance with DoD 5200.2-R, Personnel Security Program (Jan 87), DoD military, civilian, consultants and contractor personnel using unclassified automated information systems, including e-mail, shall have, at a minimum, a completed favorable National Agency Check plus Written Inquiries (NACI).

The IDIQ will support the following levels of security: Unclassified; Unclassified, But Sensitive;

Secret (S); Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (S/SCI); Top Secret (TS); and Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).

Task orders may require personnel security clearances up to and including Top Secret and may require all employees to be United States citizens. The security clearance requirements will depend on the security level requirements at the task order level. The task orders may also require access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI) for which SCI eligibility will be required. Individuals performing work under task orders shall comply with applicable program security requirements as stated in the task order. Contractor personnel shall be required to have the appropriate level of investigation and/or security clearance for each agency and information system as applicable at the task order level prior to performing services under the task order.

The cost of the associated investigations for contractors will be in accordance with governmental directives at the time of the contract award.

All Contractors located on military installations shall also comply with Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements as set forth in DoD Directive 5205.02, Operations Security Program and AFI 10-701, Operations Security. In accordance with DoD Manual 5200.02, Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP) and DoD Instruction 1000.13, DoD military, civilian, consultants and contractor personnel using unclassified automated information systems, including e-mail, shall have, at a minimum, a completed favorable T1, equivalent or higher background investigation.

4.4 Limitation of Subcontracting

In accordance with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, in performance of services awarded, at least 50% of the cost of task order performance incurred for personnel shall be expended by the SBEAS Prime Contractor.

In accordance with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting and 13 CFR 125.6(e), in performance of services awarded, at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended by the SBEAS Prime Contractor. It is the Government’s intent to invoke this clause at the task order level.

4.5 Small Business Recertification

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Each contract holder under this IDIQ shall recertify under the 541511 NAICS Code used for this contract award. In accordance with 13 CFR 121.404, recertification shall be completed 120 days before the end of the base period and every year thereafter. Any Contractor who cannot recertify as a small business, will be removed from the contract. However, if a Contractor has been awarded task orders and the task order period of performance has not ended, the Government will exercise the Contractor’s remaining option periods for the purpose of task order performance completion only. The Contractor shall not, however, be awarded any new contract actions under the contract and the contract will be terminated for convenience once task order performance is completed.

In accordance with 13 CFR 121.404 the following applies:

• Within 30 days of an approved contract novation, a contractor must recertify its small business size status to the procuring agency, or inform the procuring agency that it is other than small.

• In the case of a merger, sale, or acquisition, where contract novation is not required, the contractor must, within 30 days of the transaction becoming final, recertify its small business size status to the procuring agency, or inform the procuring agency that it is other than small.

• Recertification is required:

o When a concern, or an affiliate of the concern, acquires or is acquired by another concern;

o From both the acquired concern and the acquiring concern if each has been awarded a contract as a small business; and o From a joint venture when an acquired concern, acquiring concern, or merged concern is a participant in a joint venture that has been awarded a contract or order as a small business.

o If the merger, sale or acquisition occurs after offer but prior to award, the offeror must recertify its size to the contracting officer prior to award.

In addition to the requirements set forth in 13 CFR 121.404, the following requirements also apply:

• Once contract award has been made to a joint venture (JV), no new members, participants or partners shall be added to the JV.

• If a member, participant or partner of a JV is acquired or merged, the JV shall submit an addendum to the approved Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) for this contract and each member, participant or partner shall recertify as a small business.

o In the case of a mentor protégé JV, the JV shall submit, in addition to the SBEAS JVA addendum, a new Mentor Protégé Agreement (MPA) approved by Small Business Administration (SBA).

o The JV shall also provide the appropriate documentation which verifies that at least 50% of the JV still meets the minimum requirement to be CMMI appraised in Development or Services and shall identify which participant(s) of the JV holds the required appraisal.

• In the case where a JV is dissolved, the contract held with the JV will be terminated for convenience.

• For JVs that are formed between two members, if one of the members leaves the JV, the contract held will be terminated for convenience.

• For JVs comprised of more than two members, if one of the members leaves the JV, the JV shall submit an addendum to its JVA for SBEAS and also provide the appropriate documentation which verifies that at least 50% of the JV still meets the minimum requirement to be CMMI appraised in Development or Services and shall identify which participant(s) of the JV holds the required appraisal. If this information cannot be verified, the JV will be terminated for convenience.

Each contract holder under this IDIQ shall recertify under the 541511 NAICS Code used for this contract award. In accordance with 13 CFR 121.404, recertification shall be completed no more than 120 days prior to the end of the base period and no more than 120 days prior to exercising any option thereafter. Since SBEAS only has one option period, recertification will only take place at the end of the Base period. Any Contractor who cannot recertify as a small business, will be removed from the contract. However, if a Contractor has been awarded task orders and the task order period of performance has not ended, the Government will exercise the Contractor’s remaining option period for the purpose of task order performance completion only.

The Contractor shall not, however, be awarded any new contract actions under the contract and the contract will be terminated for convenience once task order performance is completed.

In accordance with 13 CFR 121.404 the following applies:

• Within 30 days of an approved contract novation, a contractor must recertify its small business size status to the procuring agency, or inform the procuring agency that it is other than small.

Note: If a company or JV has recertified within the 30 days of an approved contract novation, and it falls within the 120 day window for all companies to recertify as a small business, the requirement has been satisfied; if it does not, a recertification would be required.

• In the case of a merger, sale, or acquisition, where contract novation is not required, the contractor must, within 30 days of the transaction becoming final, recertify its small business size status to the procuring agency, or inform the procuring agency that it is other than small.

• Recertification is required:

o When a concern, or an affiliate of the concern, acquires or is acquired by another concern;

o From both the acquired concern and the acquiring concern if each has been awarded a contract as a small business; and o From a joint venture when an acquired concern, acquiring concern, or merged concern is a participant in a joint venture that has been awarded a contract or order as a small business.

o If the merger, sale or acquisition occurs after offer but prior to award, the offeror must recertify its size to the contracting officer prior to award.

In addition to the requirements set forth in 13 CFR 121.404, the following requirements also apply:

• Once contract award has been made to a joint venture (JV), no new members, participants or partners shall be added to the JV.

• If a member, participant or partner of a JV is acquired or merged, the JV shall submit an addendum to the approved Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) for this contract and each member, participant or partner shall recertify as a small business.

o In the case of a mentor protégé JV, the JV shall submit, in addition to the SBEAS JVA addendum, a new Mentor Protégé Agreement (MPA) approved by Small Business Administration (SBA).

o The JV shall also provide the appropriate documentation which verifies that at least 50% of the JV still meets the minimum requirement to be appraised at Level 2 (at a minimum) for either Capability Maturity

Model Integration (CMMI) for Development or CMMI for Services using the SEI SCAMPI (Method A) and shall identify which participant(s) of the JV holds the required appraisal.

• In the case where a JV is dissolved, the contract held with the JV will be terminated for convenience.

• For JVs that are formed between two members, if one of the members leaves the JV, the contract held will be terminated for convenience.

• For JVs comprised of more than two members, if one of the members leaves the JV, the JV shall submit an addendum to its JVA for SBEAS and also provide the appropriate documentation which verifies that at least 50% of the JV still meets the minimum requirement to be appraised at Level 2 (at a minimum) for either Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) for Development or CMMI for Services using the SEI SCAMPI (Method A) and shall identify which participant(s) of the JV holds the required appraisal. If this information cannot be verified, the JV will be terminated for convenience. (CDRL A004, A006)

4.6 On Ramp

The Government intends to establish an awardee pool under the SBEAS effort by competitively awarding multiple-award IDIQ contracts. The Government reserves the right to reopen competition at any time during the term of the contract to add additional Contractors to the original pool of awardees.

When reopening competition, the Government will advertise via Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) and conduct a total small business set-aside competition (utilizing the same evaluation criteria as the initial SBEAS solicitation) to bring the awardee pool up to the initial awardee pool. Any awardee already in the awardee pool will not re-compete for an awardee pool position. The On-Ramp competitions will use the same evaluation methodology and documentation (updated to reflect changes in regulatory provisions and commercial practices and certifications) as the original competition.

Once a new awardee is selected, that awardee will be included in the awardee pool and will compete for future task orders. 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 re-establish the contract base period, inclusive of options.

The Government intends to establish an awardee pool under the SBEAS effort by competitively awarding multiple-award IDIQ contracts. The Government reserves the right to reopen competition at any time during the term of the contract to add additional Contractors to the original pool of awardees.

When reopening competition, the Government will advertise via Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) and conduct a total small business set-aside to bring the awardee pool up to a level to ensure adequate competition. Any awardee already in the awardee pool will not re-compete for an awardee pool position. The On-Ramp competitions will use the same evaluation methodology and documentation updated to reflect changes in regulatory provisions as well as commercial technologies, practices and certification standards.

Once a new awardee is selected, that awardee will be included in the awardee pool and will compete for future task orders. The ordering period for new Contractors being added to the initial awardee pool will coincide with initial awardees ordering period but shall not extend the overall term of the contract beyond the original ordering period nor shall it re-establish the contract base period.

FROM:

ODCs will be addressed at the task order level. ODCs will be paid on a reimbursable basis. No profit, fee, G&A, or overhead will be paid.

ODCs will be addressed at the task order level and will be paid on a reimbursable basis. G&A or overhead cost are permissible and will be negotiated at the task order level.

4.9 Travel

FROM:

Travel requirements will be addressed at the task order level. Costs associated with Contractor travel shall be in accordance with FAR Part 31.205-46, Travel Costs. Travel will be reimbursed on a cost reimbursable basis. No higher than 10% of the travel cost will be paid in fee, G&A, or overhead. No profit will be paid.

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Travel requirements will be addressed at the task order level. Costs associated with Contractor travel shall be in accordance with FAR Part 31.205-46, Travel Costs. Travel will be reimbursed on a cost reimbursable basis. G&A or overhead cost are permissible and will be negotiated at the task order level. No profit will be paid.

5. Period of Performance (PoP)/Ordering Period

5.1 Period of Performance

The PoP for the SBEAS contract is defined as the time period the overarching IDIQ is available for performance to continue for all the task orders issued under the contract. The SBEAS contract PoP is a total of 10 years from date of contract award. The PoP is broken out as follows: a five (5) year base period and one 5-year option period, if exercised.

5.2 Ordering Period

The ordering period for this contract is 10 years. The ordering period for the SBEAS contract is defined as the time period that a task order award can be issued under this contract. Each ordering agency shall specify the PoP for each task order awarded under this contract. Task orders must be solicited and awarded prior to the SBEAS ordering period expiring and may extend up to 5 years after the SBEAS ordering period expires.

5.3 Continuation of Task Order Performance

In accordance with FAR clause 52.216-22—Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995), task order performance is allowed to continue up to 60 months after the ordering period and contract period has expired. FAR clause 52.216-22 can be inserted into task orders and section (d) states, an order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 60 months (5 years) of the ordering period and contract period expiring.

The contract period for SBEAS is 10 years from date of contract award. The contract period is defined as the time period the overarching IDIQ contract is active.

5.2 Ordering Period

The ordering period for SBEAS is 10 years. The ordering period is defined as the time period that task orders can be issued under this contract. The ordering period is broken out as follows: a five (5) year base period and one 5-year option period, if exercised.

5.2 Period of Performance (PoP)

The SBEAS contract does not have a period of performance as performance occurs at the task order level. Each ordering agency shall specify the PoP for each task order awarded under this contract. All task orders must be solicited and awarded prior to the SBEAS ordering period expiring. The PoP under any task order issued cannot exceed five years AND cannot extend more than five years beyond the end of the ordering period.

5.3 Continuation of Task Order Performance

In accordance with FAR clause 52.216-22—Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995), task order performance is allowed to continue up to 60 months after the ordering period and contract period has expired. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 60 months (5 years) of the ordering period and contract period expiring. The terms and conditions of the base contract remain valid and in full force and effect for the performance of any task order, including any exercise of options contained on the task order, during the contract's period of performance beyond the contract's effective period for placing orders.

6. Contract Maximum and Contract Minimum Guarantee

New Addition The maximum amount of this contract shall not exceed $13,367,559,547.00, which represents the maximum value of business opportunity available under the SBEAS contract. The maximum ceiling amount of $13,367,559,547.00 will be spread amongst all IDIQ contract holders via competition.

In accordance with AFFARS MP5316.504(a)(2), an obligation shall be recorded for the minimum for this contract. The minimum amount guaranteed to each contract holder is $5,000.00. If this amount has not been satisfied through task order competition, at the end of the base period, all awardees that have not been awarded a task order for the minimum guarantee amount will be issued a task order to satisfy this requirement. The exercise of the option periods shall not reestablish contract minimum amounts.

7. Specifications, Standards and Policies

Individual task orders may impose additional standards to those required at the contract level.

A list of certifications, specifications, standards, policies and procedures that may be placed on individual task orders may be found under the AF Standards of Excellence header at:

http://www.netcents.af.mil/Portals/30/documents/NETCENTS- 2/AppSrvsDocuments/Application%20Services%20Standards.pdf

The most current version of the document at the time of task order issuance will take precedence.

8. Specifications, Standards and Policies

The following certifications, specifications, standards, policies and procedures represent documents and standards that apply to life-cycle management services and may be required on individual task order contracts. Additionally, individual task orders may impose additional standards than those specified below.

In performing any task order under this IDIQ, the contractor shall ensure that services, solutions and products meet the standards identified in AF Standards of Excellence located at:

http://www.netcents.af.mil/Portals/30/documents/NETCENTS- 2/AppSrvsDocuments/Application%20Services%20Standards.pdf

The most current version of the document at the time of task order issuance will take precedence.

http://www.netcents.af.mil/Portals/30/documents/NETCENTS-2/AppSrvsDocuments/Application%20Services%20Standards.pdf http://www.netcents.af.mil/Portals/30/documents/NETCENTS-2/AppSrvsDocuments/Application%20Services%20Standards.pdf http://www.netcents.af.mil/Portals/30/documents/NETCENTS-2/AppSrvsDocuments/Application%20Services%20Standards.pdf http://www.netcents.af.mil/Portals/30/documents/NETCENTS-2/AppSrvsDocuments/Application%20Services%20Standards.pdf

Small Business Enterprise Applications Solutions (SBEAS) Summary of Changes Instructions to Offerors (ITO)

1.0 General Instructions to Offerors (ITO)

(a) Only one (1) proposal may be submitted by each qualified offeror in response to this requirement. A qualified offeror (Offeror) is one who is determined to be a responsible source, submits a proposal that conforms to the requirements of this solicitation and is one for whom the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has no reason to believe would likely offer other than fair and reasonable pricing at the task order level. For this solicitation, each Offeror may only be a member of one approved Joint Venture (JV). Additionally, if an Offeror proposes as a member of an approved JV, that Offeror may NOT also propose as a prime. An Offeror found to be bidding in violation of these instructions will be removed from the competition and, therefore, ineligible for an award.

(a) Only one (1) proposal may be submitted by each qualified offeror in response to this requirement. For this solicitation, each Offeror may only be a member of one approved Joint Venture (JV). Additionally, if an Offeror proposes as a member of an approved JV, that Offeror may NOT also propose as a prime. An Offeror found to be bidding in violation of these instructions will be removed from the competition and, therefore, ineligible for an award.

(b) The proposal shall be clear, specific, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. Your responses will be evaluated against the Technical and Past Performance criteria defined in Section M for Award. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror’s proposal meets these requirements. The Offeror shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of the Offeror’s facilities and experience, and therefore will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror's proposal. By your proposal submission, you are representing that you will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. It is not necessary or desirable for you to tell us so in your proposal.

(b) The proposal shall be clear, specific, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. Your responses will be evaluated against the Technical and Past Performance criteria defined in Section M, Evaluation Criteria. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror’s proposal meets these requirements. The Offeror shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of the Offeror’s facilities and experience, and therefore will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror's proposal. By your proposal submission, you are representing that you will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. It is not necessary or desirable for you to tell us so in your proposal.

(d) The completion and submission of all proposal volumes constitutes the Offeror's acceptance of the terms and conditions in this RFP including all attachments hereto. Proposals will be considered late, IAW FAR 15.208, if they are not received by the date specified in this ITO.

(d) The completion and submission of all proposal volumes constitutes the Offeror's acceptance of the terms and conditions in this RFP including all attachments hereto. Proposals will be considered late, in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.208, if the hard copy and electronic copy of the proposals are not received by the date specified in this ITO.

(f) Offerors are advised that contractor teaming arrangements are not being evaluated at the IDIQ level. Offerors may submit technical experience and past performance references for work it performed as a prime, subcontractor (the prime offeror proposing must have been the subcontractor) and/or joint venture. Once contract award has been made, all awardees are allowed to form teaming agreements/arrangements, as necessary, for solicitations at the task order level.

(f) Offerors are advised that contractor prime/subcontractor teaming arrangements are not allowed and are not being evaluated at the IDIQ level. Offerors may submit technical experience and past performance references for work it performed as a prime, subcontractor (the prime offeror proposing must have been the subcontractor) and/or joint venture. Once contract awards have been made, all awardees are allowed to form prime/subcontractor relationships as necessary at the task order level.

Proposal Submission

Submission of Hard Copy Proposal Volumes One hard copy of the proposal shall be clearly marked, addressed, and mailed or hand-carried to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) at the below address no later than TBD (CST):

SHANEKA K. BROWN, PCO, SBEAS

AFLCMC HIK

501 EAST MOORE DR.

BLDG 884, SUITE 1400M

MAXWELL AFB - GUNTER ANNEX, AL 36114

Submission of Electronic Proposal Volumes One copy of the proposal shall be submitted electronically by uploading a copy to the Army’s Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/Welcome.aspx no later TBD (CST). With the exception of the information submitted via the PPI Tool, the content, format and page size of electronic copies must be identical to the hard copies. The electronic copy of the proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) Office suite of programs dated no higher than 2013.

In the event there are any discrepancies between the hard copy and the electronic copy of the proposal, the hard copy will take precedence and will be used for evaluation.

Proposal Validity The Offeror shall make a clear statement in each proposal volume that the proposal is valid for a period of not less than 365 days from receipt.

Proposal Submission

Submission of Hard Copy Proposal Volumes One hard copy of the proposal shall be submitted and clearly marked, addressed, and mailed or hand-carried to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) at the below address no later than 30 October 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST).

SHANEKA K. BROWN, PCO, SBEAS

AFLCMC HIK

501 EAST MOORE DR.

BLDG 884, SUITE 1400I

MAXWELL AFB - GUNTER ANNEX, AL 36114

Submission of Electronic Proposal Volumes One copy of the proposal shall be submitted electronically by uploading a copy to the Army’s Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/Welcome.aspx no later https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/Welcome.aspx https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/Welcome.aspx

30 October 10:00 a.m. CST. The following email address shall be entered into SAFE for the Recipient’s List: AFLCMC.BES.SB_IDIQ_RFP@us.af.mil. With the exception of the information submitted via the PPI Tool, the content, format and page size of electronic copies must be identical to the hard copies. The electronic copy of the proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) Office suite of programs dated no higher than 2013.

In the event there are any discrepancies between the hard copy and the electronic copy of the proposal, the hard copy will take precedence and will be used for evaluation.

Proposal Validity The Offeror shall make a clear statement in each proposal volume that the proposal is valid for a period of not less than 365 days from receipt. This period may be extended upon agreement from the Offeror.

1.1 General Information

Point of Contact Ms. Shaneka K. Brown, PCO - SBEAS, is the point of contact for this acquisition. Written requests for clarification may be sent via e-mail to the PCO at AFLCMC.BES.SB_IDIQ_RFP@us.af.

Point of Contact Ms. Shaneka K. Brown, PCO - SBEAS, is the sole point of contact for this acquisition. Written requests for clarification may be sent via e-mail to the PCO at AFLCMC.BES.SB_IDIQ_RFP@us.af.mil

Electronic Reference Documents Official RFP documentation, including RFP amendments, and other related information will be available via Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) at https://www.fbo.gov/.

Electronic Reference Documents Official RFP documentation, including RFP amendments, and other related information will be available via Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) at https://www.fbo.gov/. Potential Offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

mailto:AFLCMC.BES.SB_IDIQ_RFP@us.af https://www.fbo.gov/ https://www.fbo.gov/

1.2.2 Page Size and Format

Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Foldouts are not permitted. Pages shall be single-spaced. The font size shall be no less than Times New Roman ten (10) point. Use at least 1-inch margins on the top and bottom and ¾-inch side margins. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume.

For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the font shall be no smaller than eight (8) points. Please note that line spacing, font size, and other restrictions do not apply to the pages that are generated by the PPI Tool.

The following page size and format instructions will allow for a common baseline for proposals.

Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Foldouts are not permitted. Pages shall be single-spaced. The font size shall be no less than Times New Roman ten (10) point. Use at least 1-inch margins on the top and bottom and ¾-inch side margins. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume.

Offerors are allowed to use a font style of its choice for tables, charts, graphs and figures; the font shall be no smaller than eight (8) points for tables, charts, graphs and figures. Line spacing, font size, and other restrictions do not apply to the pages that are generated by the PPI Tool.

1.2.6 Contract References

Offeror shall complete the CRM at Section J, Attachment 4 of this solicitation. The Offeror shall include the same copy of the CRM in both the Technical (Volume II) and Past Performance (Volume III) volumes. The Offeror’s CRM shall show traceability between the Offeror’s contract references used for both Volume II and Volume III. Specifically, the Offeror’s CRM shall show which contract references are used to satisfy each technical element and each past performance sub-factor. Finally, the CRM shall verify that all contract references used by the Offeror to support points claimed in Volume II are also used in Volume III IAW section 4.3 below. When completing the CRM to be submitted with each volume, please refer to the instructions within the CRM attachment.

Offerors shall complete the CRM at Section J, Attachment 4 of this solicitation. Offerors shall include the same copy of the CRM in both the Technical (Volume II) and Past Performance (Volume III) volumes. The Offeror’s CRM shall show traceability between the Offeror’s contract references used for both Volume II and Volume III. The Offeror’s CRM shall show which contract references are used to satisfy each technical element and each past performance sub-factor. The CRM shall verify that all contract references used by the Offeror to support points claimed in Volume II are also used in Volume III. When completing the CRM to be submitted with each volume, please refer to the instructions within the CRM attachment. (Note:

Please read the instructions in the CRM prior to completing).

1.2.4 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

1.2.4 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, and with an explanation for each. By providing this information, the Offeror is not required to spell out each acronym within other sections of the proposal. Offerors shall only define terms that are not already defined and included in Attachment 8, Definition of Terms.

Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, and with an explanation for each. By providing this information, the Offeror is not required to spell out each acronym within other sections of the proposal. Offerors shall only define terms that are not already defined and included in Attachment 7, Definition of Terms.

1.2.6 Contract References

All contract references submitted for both Volume II and Volume III shall be within the three (3) year window for recency. A recent contract is defined as ongoing or completed work that is no more than three (3) years from the date of this solicitation.

* Multiple-award IDIQ: Multiple award IDIQ contract numbers are not allowed to be used as a reference however, individual task order numbers issued against the multiple-award IDIQ are allowed. Task orders issued against a multiple award IDIQ cannot be combined and counted as one contract reference.

* Single-award IDIQ: Offerors using single award IDIQ contract numbers as a contract reference shall include BOTH the IDIQ contract number AND the individual task order number in order to verify and validate that the IDIQ being referenced is in fact a single award IDIQ contract. Task orders issued against a single-award IDIQ can be combined and counted as one contract reference to address the criteria however, each task order number shall be identified.

* Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA): BPA contract numbers are not allowed to be used as a reference. However, the individual call/delivery order numbers issued against the BPA are allowed.

All contract references submitted for both Volume II and Volume III shall be within the three (3) year window for recency. The Government defines recent contracts to be any contract that is ongoing or completed within the past three (3) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation.

• Multiple-award IDIQ: Multiple award IDIQ contract numbers are not allowed to be used as a reference however, an individual task order issued against the multiple-award IDIQ is allowed. Multiple task orders issued against a multiple-award IDIQ cannot be combined and counted as one contract reference.

• Single-award IDIQ: Offerors using single-award IDIQ contract numbers as a contract reference shall include BOTH the IDIQ contract number AND the individual task order number(s) in order to verify and validate that the IDIQ being referenced is in fact a single-award IDIQ contract. A maximum of three (3) task orders issued against a single-award IDIQ can be combined and counted as one (1) contract reference to address the criteria. A method of quality assessment shall be obtainable to the Government (i.e. CPAR/PPQ) for each contract reference.

• Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs): BPA contract numbers are not allowed to be used as a reference.

However, the individual call/delivery order numbers issued against the BPA are allowed. Offerors using single-award BPA call/order numbers as a contract reference shall include BOTH the BPA number AND the individual call/order number in order to verify and validate that the BPA being referenced is in fact a single award BPA. A maximum of three (3) call/orders issued against a single-award BPA can be combined and counted as one contract reference to address the criteria. A method of quality assessment shall be obtainable to the Government (i.e. CPAR/PPQ) for each contract reference.

• Predecessor: “Predecessor” means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor (FAR 52.204-16- Predecessor of Offeror). A predecessor company’s past performance may be considered as long as (1), the Offeror succeeded the predecessor company; (2) the predecessor company actually performed the work for which the successor company is referencing. The Government will not consider sister or affiliated company past performance.

• Joint Ventures (JV): For Offerors proposing as a JV, contract references submitted shall represent work performed by the approved JV, if available AND a minimum of one (1) contract reference shall be submitted, for Volumes II and III, by each member comprising the JV (see CFR 13 125.8(e)). If a minimum of one contract reference is not submitted by each member comprising the JV for Volumes II and III, the Offeror will be considered non-compliant and not eligible for contract award.

2.0 Volume I – CMMI Development or Services Appraisal

The Offeror shall provide valid proof of a Level 2 (at a minimum) appraisal in Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Development or Services.

The Offeror shall submit a copy of its Appraisal Disclosure Statement (ADS) along with its CMMI logo that identifies the company's current appraisal results from a CMMI Institute certified lead appraiser. The ADS should also confirm the date of appraisal which validates it is current. This appraisal must be held at the Offeror’s organizational level, not for an individual person.

If the Offeror’s CMMI appraisal expires prior to contract award, the PCO will notify the Offeror and the Offeror shall submit a copy of its reappraisal results, which shall meet the same requirements listed above. The reappraisal shall be submitted within three (3) business days of being notified otherwise, the Offeror will be ineligible for contract award.

For approved JVs, a minimum of 50% of the individual members comprising the JV must hold the CMMI appraisal. For example, if a JV includes three members, two must provide valid proof of appraisal; if the JV includes five members, three must provide valid proof of appraisal. In the case of an odd number of JV members, Offerors must round “up” to the next even number to determine the 50% requirement.

The Offeror shall provide valid proof of a Level 2 (at a minimum) appraisal in Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Development or Services using the Software Engineering Institute’s (SEI) Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) (Method A).

The Offeror shall submit a copy of its Appraisal Disclosure Statement (ADS) and a Final Findings Report along with its CMMI logo that identifies the company's current appraisal results from a CMMI Institute certified lead appraiser. The ADS or Final Findings Report should also confirm the date of appraisal which validates it is current. This appraisal must be held at the Offeror’s organizational level, not for an individual person.

If the Offeror’s CMMI appraisal expires prior to contract award, the PCO will notify the Offeror and the Offeror shall submit a copy of its reappraisal results, which shall meet the same requirements listed above. The reappraisal shall be submitted within three (3) business days of being notified; otherwise, the Offeror will be ineligible for contract award.

For approved JVs, a minimum of 50% of the individual members comprising the JV must hold the CMMI appraisal. In the case of an odd number of JV members, Offerors must round “up” to the next even number to determine the 50% requirement. For example, if a JV includes three members, two must provide valid proof of appraisal; if the JV includes five members, three must provide valid proof of appraisal.

3.0 Volume II - Technical Experience

3.1 General

FROM:

Each Offeror shall submit a technical experience volume (Volume II) with its proposal. Offerors may submit a maximum of six (6) contract references to address the criteria of the technical experience factor (see 1.2.6 Contract References). For Offerors proposing as a JV whose JV agreement was approved, if contract references submitted are not those of the approved JV, then references submitted shall represent work performed by each individual member comprising the

JV.

Each Offeror shall submit a Technical Experience volume (Volume II) with its proposal.

Offerors may submit a maximum of six (6) contract references to address the criteria of the

Technical Experience factor (see 1.2.6 Contract References). Any contract references used in Volume II shall also be used in Volume III. If during the evaluation process, the Government discovers a contract was used to claim points in Volume II and the same contract was not used in Volume III, the contract reference will be removed from consideration and the offeror will NOT receive credit (zero points) for the points being claimed for those technical experience elements related to that contract reference.

3.1.2 Self-Scoring Worksheet

Offerors shall complete and submit a single Self-Scoring Worksheet in Section J, Attachment 6 of this solicitation. The worksheet shall be submitted in no higher than Microsoft Excel 2013.

The Government will not accept any worksheets that have been password protected or “locked.”

A .pdf document will not satisfy this requirement. A locked worksheet shall be considered to be non-compliant with the instructions of the solicitation and therefore, the worksheet will not be evaluated.

Complete the Worksheet using the following instructions:

1. Enter the Offeror’s name in Row 4 of the Self-Scoring Worksheet.

2. In Column C, the Offeror shall check the box if points are being claimed for that technical element and if the technical narrative has been submitted to support the claimed points. Also the Offeror shall check the box if points are being claimed for the FCL. The worksheet will auto populate the Offeror’s score and running total at the bottom of the worksheet. Offerors shall use the technical element criteria in section 3.1.3 below, the technical experience evaluation criteria in Section J, Attachment 3 (Section M), and the Definition of Terms in Section J, Attachment 8 to develop a clear understanding of the technical elements.

3. In Column F, Offerors shall enter the page number and technical narrative section corresponding with the chosen technical element. Example: If the Offeror’s technical narrative is referencing the Cybersecurity technical element of the self-scoring worksheet, the Offeror shall enter Page 3, Section 2 into column F (Technical Narrative Reference). If multiple technical narratives are used, the Offeror shall separate each with a semicolon.

4. Offerors shall only enter responses in Columns C and F. Offerors shall not alter columns A, B, and D.

Column E will auto-populate points and Column G is for Government use only.

Offerors shall ensure the page number and technical narrative section for each technical element identified in Column F of the self-scoring worksheet are also reflected in the CRM. If points claimed on the self-scoring worksheet cannot be verified due to missing or conflicting technical narrative references on the CRM and the self-scoring worksheet, then the technical elements where points are claimed for that specific technical narrative section will not be evaluated.

Offerors shall complete and submit a single Self-Scoring Worksheet located in Section J, Attachment 5 of this solicitation. The worksheet shall be submitted in no higher than Microsoft Excel 2013. A .pdf document will not satisfy this requirement and shall not be submitted. The Government will not accept any worksheets that have been password protected or “locked.

Worksheets submitted in any other format than what is specified above shall be considered to be non-compliant with the instructions of the solicitation and therefore, the worksheet will not be evaluated.

Complete the Self-Scoring Worksheet using the following instructions:

5. Enter the Offeror’s name in Row 4 of the Self-Scoring Worksheet.

6. In Column C, the Offeror shall check the box if points are being claimed…