MARS_III _FA9300-14-R-0004_A0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

See Block #2

PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

24 DEC 2014

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY AFTC/PZRB CODE FA9300 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING

5 SOUTH WOLFE AVE, BLDG 2800

EDWARDS AFB CA 93524-1185

JARED R. AYERS 661-277-9601

Jared.Ayers@us.af.mil

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

FA9300-14-R-0004

X

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

(X )

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

10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

Changes to Management Administrative Resources Services (MARS III) RFP:

A) CLIN 1001 dates corrected, B) FAR 52.212.01 text (bolded) corrected.

C) Word change in PWS Section 1.0

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)

AIMEE L. HELM

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 6.14.0 FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 Created 24 Dec 2014 12:55 PM

SCHEDULE

FA9300-14-R-0004 0001

PWS Section 1.0 wording has been updated from "in this Position Work Statement (PWS)." to "in this Performance Work Statement (PWS)." There are no other changes to the PWS.

1001 Section B:

Completion Date changed from 28 MAR 2017 to 31 MAR 2017 on CLIN 1001.

Qty Unit Price ITEM SUPPLIES OR SERVICES Purch Unit Total Item Amount

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

1001 CLIN Change __________ Noun: GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Total Item Amount: $0.00 Contract type: J - FIRM FIXED PRICE Start Date: 01 APR 2016 Completion Date: 31 MAR 2017 Descriptive Data:

The Contractor shall provide provide management and administrative support functions to assist in the day-to-day operations of the divisions, branches, and individual projects in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) entitled "Management Administrative Resources Services III (MARS III) paragraph 2, included in section J as attachment 1, dated 9 Sep 2014.

$___________________/per month x 12 = $___________________

The following clauses are changed in Section K:

FAR 52.212-01 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Apr 2014)

THIS SECTION IS FOR SOLICITATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS SECTION WILL BE REMOVED

FROM ANY RESULTANT AWARD, BUT WILL BE DEEMED INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Addendum to 52.212-1(c), Period for Acceptance of Offers. The paragraph is tailored as follows: "The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers."

ADDENDA TO 52.212-1, PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. MARS III is a single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This is for acquisition of high quality, efficient and effective, performance-based management support services in the following Task areas: (1) General Administrative Support of primary PWS tasks; (2) Financial Management; (3) Science and Technical Information Office (STINFO); (4) Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR); (5) Force Development Manager; (6) Graphics Support; (7) Security Office Support, (8) Military Personnel Support - Unit Training Monitor; (9) Quality Assurance Support, (10) Records Management Support and (11) Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA's). Non-conformance with the instructions provided below may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation.

B. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. The response shall consist of Three (3) separate parts;

Part I - Price Proposal, Part II - Technical Proposal and Part III - Past Performance Information.

C. The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the contracting office will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional cost information will be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if at any time during this competition the contracting officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists; offerors may be required to submit information to the extent necessary for the contracting officer to determine the reasonableness and affordability of the price.

D. Documents submitted in response to this RFP must be fully responsive to and consistent with the following:

1. Requirements of the RFP (CLINs & PWS) and government standards and regulations pertaining to the PWS.

2. Evaluation Factors for Award in section, 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS of this

RFP.

3. Proposals shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal.

4. To the greatest extent possible, each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated with a minimum of cross referencing to other volumes of the proposal.

Information required for proposal evaluation which is not found in its designated volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal.

5. Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, and with an explaination for each. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

6. Proposals must be mailed to the following address:

AFTC/PZRB

5 S. Wolfe Ave.

Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185 Attn: Jared Ayers and Aimee Helm For: FA9300-14-R-0004

7. Format for proposal Parts I, II, and III shall be as follows:

a. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Pages shall be no less than double spaced, Times New Roman, Font Size 12. Use at least 1 inch margins on the top and bottom and 3/4-inch side margins.

Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume.

b. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two (2) pages. Each page shall be counted except the following: cover pages, table of contents, tables, tabs, glossaries, acronym lists, and list of figures. Pages exceeding the page limitations set forth in this FAR 52.212-01 clause will not be read or evaluated and will be removed from the proposal.

c. Each volume of the proposal shall be separately bound in a three-ring, loose leaf binder permitting the volume to lie flat when open. Staples shall not be used. A cover sheet should be bound in each book, clearly marked as to volume number, title, copy number, solicitation identification, and othe offeror's name. The same identifying data should be placed on the spine of each binder. 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 FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

d. Electronic files must be in Adobe (.pdf) or a combination of Microsoft Word Version 2010 or earlier. Excel files must be in Excel 2010 or earlier format. Page size and format limitations shall apply.

CDs are the only permissible electronic media. Flash drives, DVDs and email proposals will not be accepted.

e. Specific Instructions:

a. PART I - PRICE PROPOSAL. All cost or pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in Part 1 - Submit 3 paper copies (original, plus 2 copies) and 1certified virus free electronic copy in .pdf or Microsoft Word 2010 or earlier. Excel files must be Excel 2010 format or earlier).

i. Complete SF 1449 blocks 12, Discount Terms; 17a Contractor Name, Address, Cage Code, Telephone No., Fax No.; 30a, Signature of Offeror/Contractor; 30b., Name and Title of Signer; 30c. Date Signed. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the solicitation, with attachments.

ii. Electronically fill out all attached exhibits and then insert proposed unit and extended prices in the Schedule for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).

iii. Complete all the necessary fill-ins in the SF 1449 - Continuation Sheet and certifications in provisions. The provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, shall be returned along with the proposal.

b. PART II - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL- Submit 3 paper copies (original, plus 2 copies) and 1certified virus free electronic copy in .pdf or Microsoft Word 2010 or earlier limited to no more than 10 pages per contract submitted.. Excel files must be Excel 2010 format or earlier).

SUBFACTOR 1 - Transition Plan

i. Each offeror shall submit a technical proposal volume with it's proposal containing a Transition Plan. The Transition Plan shall be sufficiently detailed to provide the contractor's methodology for transitioning new personnel into support positions at time of contract award with minimum disruption of ongoing support requirements. The Transition Plan shall be sufficiently detailed to provide the contractor's methodology for obtaining Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).

ii. Offerors are required to thoroughly explain how they will initiate upwards to 150 company-to-company NDA agreements for the entire contract period within 10 business days of contract award. The contractor will be provided with a spreadsheet containing contact information as well as an introduction letter of need signed by the contracting officer. (Reference PWS Section 14.12)

c. PART III - PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION - Submit 6 paper copies (original, plus 5 copies) and 1certified virus free electronic copy in .pdf or Microsoft Word 2010 or earlier. Excel files must be Excel 2010 format or earlier.

i. Each offeror shall submit a past performance volume with its proposal, containing past performance information in accordance with the format contained in pages 6-8 Performance Information Form (PIF). This information is required on the offeror and all subcontractors, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partners. 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.

ii. Page Limits and Contract Submission Limits.

1. Page Limits. Limited to no more than 10 pages per contract submitted.

2. Contract Submission Limits. Submit Performance Information Forms on no more than 3 recent or current contracts that you consider most relevant in demonstrating your ability to perform the proposed effort. Also, include information on no more than 3 recent or current contracts performed by your subcontractor that you consider most relevant in demonstrating their ability to perform the proposed effort.

Include rationale supporting your assertion of relevance. Refer to 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS for determining if the contracts you propose to submit meet the definitions of current, recent and relevant.

3. Many companies have acquired, been acquired by, or otherwise merged with other companies, and/or reorganized. These changes may have taken place during the time of performance of relevant past efforts or between conclusion of recent past efforts and this source selection. As a result, it is sometimes difficult to determine what past performance is relevant to this acquisition. To facilitate this relevancy determination, include in this proposal volume a "roadmap" describing all such changes n the organization of your company. As part of this explanation, show how these changes impact the relevance of any efforts you identify for past performance evaluation/performance confidence assessment. Since the Government intends to consider your past performance information provided by other sources as well as that provided by the offeror(s), your "roadmap" should be both specifically applicable to the efforts you identify and general enough to apply to efforts on which the Government receives information from other sources.

iii. Specific Performance Information Form Content.

1. Offerors are required to thoroughly explain what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the proposed Management Administrative Resources Services (MARS III). This may include a discussion of efforts accomplished by the offeror to resolve problems encountered on prior contracts as well as past efforts to identify and manage program risks. Merely having problems does not automatically equate to a limited or no confidence rating, since the problems encountered may have been on a more complex program, or an offeror may have subsequently demonstrated the ability to overcome the problems encountered. Clearly demonstrate what management actions were employed in overcoming problems and the effects of those actions in terms of improvements achieved or problems rectified. This may allow the offeror to be considered a higher confidence candidate. Specifically relate them to sections and paragraphs within the Performance Work Statement.

2. Offerors are required to thoroughly explain corrective actions taken in the past, if any, for substandard performance and any current performance problems such as exceeded performance periods.

iv. Format. Use the following Performance Information Form for submitting relevant, recent and current (reference 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS) contract past performance information. Provide a separate form for each contract submitted. This information is required on the offeror and all subcontractors, teaming and/or joint venture partners proposed to perform a major portion of the proposed services. This is based on total proposed price or performance aspects of the services the offeror considers critical to overall successful performance. The evaluation of past performance information will take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement. The Government will use information provided by the offeror and information obtained from other sources in the evaluation of the Past Performance Factor (reference 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS).

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FORM

Provide the information requested in this form for each contract/program (citation) being described.

Provide frank, concise comments regarding your performance on the contracts you identify. Provide a separate completed form for each contract/program submitted. Limit the length of each submission and the number of citations submitted to the limitations set forth in paragraph 2 Contract Submission Limits, respectively, of Section L, of this solicitation.

A. Offeror Name (Company/Division): ____________________ CAGE Code: ____________________ DUNS Number: ____________________ Program/Contract Title: __________________ Offeror's Role in Contract (e.g., Prime, Sub, Partner, etc.): __________________________ If Other than the Prime Offeror, Identify Prime Offeror: ____________________________

(NOTE: If the company or division performing this effort is different than the offeror or the relevance of this effort is impacted by any company/corporate organizational change, note these changes.)

B. Program Title:

C. Contract Specifics:

01. Contracting Agency or Customer:

02. Contract Number:

03. Task/Purchase Order Number (if any): _____________________

04. Contract Type (e.g., Firm-Fixed Price, Cost Plus, Time and Material, etc.): ______________

05. Original Period of Performance (Start & Stop Dates including exercised options):

06. Current Period of Performance (Start & Stop Dates including exercised options):

07. If Amounts for 5 and 6 above are different, provide a brief description of the reason:

08. Original Contract Value ($) to include base and option periods; specify only the value of the portion performed by the offeror:

09. Current/Final Contract Value ($) to include base and option periods; specify only the value of the portion performed by the offeror:

10. If Amounts for 8 and 9 above are different, provide a brief description of the reason:

11. Has the contract been entered into the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)? Yes or No

12. Average number full time equivalents on contract employed and supervised by the Offeror: _______________

13. Location of Contract Performance: _____________________________

D. Brief Description of Effort as ___ Prime or ___ Subcontractor (Please indicate the type of services provided (reference Tasks in Section A), and highlight portions considered most relevant to the Management Administrative Resources Services (MARS III) acquisition.)

E. Primary Customer Points of Contact: (For Government contracts, provide current information on all three individuals. For commercial contracts, provide points of contact fulfilling these same roles.)

1. Program Manager: Name _______________________ Office _______________________ Address _______________________ Telephone _______________________ Email _______________________

2. Contracting Officer Name _______________________ Office _______________________ Address _______________________ Telephone _______________________ Email _______________________

3. Administrative Name _______________________ Contracting Officer Office _______________________ Address _______________________ Telephone _______________________ Email _______________________

F. Address any technical (or other) area about this contract/program considered unique.

G. Describe the nature or portion of the work on the proposed effort to be performed by the business entity being reported here. Also, estimate the percentage of the total proposed effort to be performed by this entity and whether this entity will be performing as the prime, subcontractor, or a corporate division

v. Partnership Agreements. If any of the contracts you identify were performed as teaming or joint venture partners, offerors must thoroughly explain the relationship of each partner, e.g. managing partner under the contract submitted, and include copies of the teaming and/or joint venture agreement for these contracts. (does not apply to page limitations listed in Addendum to 52.212-1 D 2)

vi. Subcontractor Consents. Past Performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor's consent. Contractors must provide, with the proposal, a signed letter of consent from all subcontractors consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor.

vii. Past Performance Questionnaire. The offeror shall send out and track the completion of the Past Performance Questionnaire in Attachment 5 for each contract point of contact identified in the Performance Information Forms. The responsibility to timely send out and track the completion of the Past Performance Questionnaire rests solely with the offeror. The offeror shall exert its best efforts to ensure the points of contact submit completed Past Performance Questionnaires directly to the Contract Specialist as specified on the second page of the Past Performance Questionnaire by the closing date of the solicitation.

General Information

INFORMATION REGARDING SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL: Hand carried proposals must be deposited in the bid depository located at

AFTC/PZRB

5 S. Wolfe Ave.

Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185 Attn: Jared Ayers and Aimee Helm For: FA9300-14-R-0004 The sealed envelope or package used to submit your proposal must show the time and date specified for receipt, the Solicitation Number, and the name and address of the offeror.

Offerors are cautioned that Edwards AFB, CA has visitor control procedures requiring individuals not affiliated with the installation to obtain a visitor pass prior to entrance. SOME DELAY SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED WHEN HANDCARRYING PROPOSALS. Offerors should allow sufficient time to obtain a visitor pass and arrive at the bid depository PRIOR to the time specified for receipt. Late proposals will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) "Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers."

FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed by this base:

New Year's Day 1 January Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January Presidents Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS - Joint Ventures are allowable on competitive 8(a) set-asides, however, the joint venture agreement must be received by SBA prior to proposal due date and approved before award of any resulting contract. If you are contemplating a joint venture on this project, you must advise your assigned SBA Business Opportunity Specialist (BOS) as soon as possible. It is also recommended that the agreement be submitted as soon as practicable to ensure compliance with established regulations. Any corrections and/or changes needed can be made only when your BOS has adequate time for a thorough review before the proposal due date. NO CORRECTIONS AND/OR

CHANGES ARE ALLOWED AFTER TIME OF SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL OR BIDS.

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