Amendment 0003 Final.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this Amendment is to: a) release Sample Task no. 4 and change the description of CLIN 4004 ; b) add CLIN 4005 for new Sample Task no. 5; and c) revise Sections L and M.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

U 1 24

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X H92222-09-R-0027

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05-Jun-2009

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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 Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer 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 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 MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, 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.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

U0003

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

30-Jun-2009

CODE

HQ USSOCOM SOAL-K

ATTN: GLENN DERBY

7701 TAMPA POINT BLVD

MACDILL AFB FL 33621

H92222 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

H92222-09-R-0027

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following have been modified:

1. The Statement of Objective (SOO) for Sample Task no. 4, entitled “Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV) Repower, dated June 29, 2009, is hereby provided as attachment #25 of this Solicitation. This SOO includes the following documents referenced therein: Engine Upgrade Kit, M1165A1 W/B3 Armor Kit, and RH GEN II Kit. The SOO, including these documents, are posted in the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) as requiring “explicit access” approval. Offerors are required to request explicit access from the Contracting Officer to review these documents.

Offerors shall submit their cost proposals for this task in accordance with Section L, paragraph L-3.3.1, no later than the date specified in block 9 of the Solicitation.

2. The description of CLIN 4004 is changed as listed in Section B below

3. CLIN 4005 is added as listed in Section B below to incorporate Sample Task no. 5. This task will be released on or about ten (10) days before proposal due date in paragraph L-1.3.1. This will be the last task added to the Solicitation.

4. Sections L and M are revised to add Sample Task no. 5 and clarify the requirements based on some of the questions received from Offerors.

5. NOTE: FOR EASE OF READING, ALL CHANGES TO THE SOLI CITATION LISTED BELOW ARE

UNDERLINED.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 1001:

The CLIN extended description has changed to:

Perform system technical support services for Special Operations Forces Ground Mobility platform series of vehicles in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), dated May 29, 2009. The total estimated CPFF value of this CLIN, including fixed fee, at the time of award is $3,000,000. This estimated value is based on the Government’s estimate of work required during year 1.Period of Performance is from date of award through one (1) year after date of award.

CPFF Completion type

Task orders under this CLIN will be issued in accordance with H. 5 of this solicitation.

The CPFF price of this CLIN will be determined in accordance with clauses H.2 and H.5 of this solicitation. .

CLIN 1002

The CLIN description has changed from Year 1 to Year 2.

The CLIN extended description to:

Perform system technical support services for Special Operations Forces Ground Mobility platform series of vehicles in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), dated June 9, 2009. The total estimated CPFF value of this CLIN, including fixed fee, at the time of award is $3,000,000. This estimated value is based on the Government’s estimate of work required during year 2. Period of Performance is one (1) year after date of award through two (2) years after date of award.

CPFF Completion type

Task orders under this CLIN will be issued in accordance with H. 5 of this solicitation.

The CPFF price of this CLIN will be determined in accordance with clauses H.2 and H.5 of this solicitation.

CLIN 1003

The CLIN description has changed from Year 2 to Year 3.

The CLIN extended description has changed to:

Perform system technical support services for Special Operations Forces Ground Mobility platform series of vehicles in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), dated June 9, 2009. The total estimated CPFF value of this CLIN, including fixed fee, at the time of award is $5,000,000. This estimated value is based on the Government’s estimate of work required during year 3.Period of Performance is from two (2) years after date of award through three (3) years after date of award

CPFF Completion type

Task orders under this CLIN will be issued in accordance with H. 5 of this solicitation. The CPFF price of this CLIN will be determined in accordance with clauses H.2 and H.5 of this solicitation..

CLIN 1004

The CLIN description has changed from Year 3 to Year 4.

Perform system technical support services for Special Operations Forces Ground Mobility platform series of vehicles in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), dated June 9, 2009. The total estimated CPFF value of this CLIN, including fixed fee, at the time of award is $6,000,000. This estimated value is based on the Government’s estimate of work required during year 4. Period of Performance is from three (3) years after date of award through four (4) years after date of award.

CPFF Completion type

Task orders under this CLIN will be issued in accordance with H. 5 of this solicitation. The

CLIN 1005

The CLIN description has changed from Year 4 to Year 5.

The CLIN extended description has changed to:

Perform system technical support services for Special Operations Forces Ground Mobility platform series of vehicles in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), dated June 9, 2009. The total estimated CPFF value of this CLIN, including fixed fee, at the time of award is $8,000,000. This estimated value is based on the Government’s estimate of work required during year 5.Period of Performance is from four (4) years after date of award through five (5) years after date of award.

CPFF Completion type

Task orders under this CLIN will be issued in accordance with H. 5 of this solicitation. The

CLIN 2002

The CLIN description has changed from Year 1 to Year 2.

CLIN 2003

The CLIN description has changed from Year 2 to Year 3.

CLIN 2004

The CLIN description has changed from Year 3 to Year 4.

CLIN 2005

The CLIN description has changed from Year 4 to Year 5.

CLIN 4001

Evaluate and test 12 armor coupons in accordance with Performance Work Statement for Armor Coupon Testing, Attachment #2 of this solicitation. The Offeror's cost proposal shall be prepared in accordance with Sections L and M of this solicitation.

Total Estimated Cost _________ Fixed Fee ________ Total CPFF price ________

Note: The Government reserves the right to order one (1) or all of the Sample Tasks under CLIN's 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004 and 4005 at the time of award. The Government will order at least one (1) Sample Task. The proposed amounts for all Sample Tasks will be used for evaluations purposes in accordance with Sections L and M. Therefore, the Offeror must provide CPFF prices for all Sample Tasks under Section B of this solicitation for the Offeror's proposal to be considered responsive. .

CLIN 4002

Design modifications for Ground Mobility Vehicles (GMV) and produce proposed modifications in accordance with Statement of Objectives for Ground Mobility Vehicle Modifications, Attachment #3 of this solicitation. The Offeror's cost proposal shall be prepared in accordance with Sections L and M of this solicitation.

Total Estimated Cost ________

Fixed Fee ________ Total CPFF price ________

Note: The Government reserves the right to order one (1) or all of the Sample Tasks under CLIN's 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004 and 4005 at the time of award. The Government will order at least one (1) Sample Task. The proposed amounts for all Sample Tasks will be used for evaluations purposes in accordance with Sections L and M. Therefore, the Offeror must provide to be considered responsive..

CLIN 4003

Test and evaluate Run Flat Systems for the GMV in accordance with Performance Work Statement entitled GROUND MOBILITY VEHICLE (GMV) RUN FLAT SYSTEMS, dated June 17, 2009, Attachment # 24 of this solicitation. The Offeror's cost proposal shall be prepared in accordance with Sections L and M of this solicitation.

Total Estimated Cost ________ Fixed Fee ________ Total CPFF price ________

Note: The Government reserves the right to order one (1) or all of the Sample Tasks under CLIN's 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004 and 4005 at the time of award. The Government will order at least one (1) Sample Task. The proposed amounts for all Sample Tasks will be used for evaluations purposes in accordance with Sections L and M. Therefore, the Offeror must provide

CLIN 4004

Test and evaluate the power-train and suspension upgrades on the Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV) in accordance with Statement of Objective (SOO) entitled "GMV Repower", dated June 29, 2009, attachment #25 of this solicitation. The Offeror's cost proposal shall be prepared in accordance with Sections L and M of this solicitation.

Total Estimated Cost ________

Note: The Government reserves the right to order one (1) or all of the Sample Tasks under CLIN's 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, and 4005 at the time of award. The Government will order at least one (1) Sample Task. The proposed amounts for all Sample Tasks will be used for evaluations purposes in accordance with Sections L and M. Therefore, the Offeror must provide CPFF prices for all Sample Tasks under Section B of this solicitation for the Offeror's proposal

CLIN 0001 is added as follows:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE EST AMOUNT

0001 UNDEFINED NSP NSP

DATA

CPFF

Technical Data as set forth in Contract Data

Requirements List (DD Form 1423) hereinafter referred to as Exhibit A

CLIN 4005 is added as follows:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

4005 UNDEFINED

Sample Task no. 5

CPFF

The soliciation will be amended to provide this Sample Task in accordance with Sections L and M.

The Offeror's cost proposal shall be prepared in accordance with Sections L and M of this solicitation.

Total Estimated Cost ________

Note: The Government reserves the right to order one (1) or all of the Sample Tasks under CLIN's 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, and 4005 at the time of award. The Government will order at least one (1) Sample Task. The proposed amounts for all Sample Tasks will be used for evaluations purposes in accordance with Sections L and M. Therefore, the Offeror must provide CPFF prices for all Sample Tasks under Section B of this solicitation for the Offeror's proposal to be considered responsive.

FOB: Destination

MAX COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL MAX COST + FEE

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0001:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

N/A N/A N/A Government

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 4005:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

N/A N/A N/A Government

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been deleted:

52.227-14 Rights in Data--General DEC 2007 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.243-1 Alt I Changes--Fixed Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I APR 1984 52.243-1 Alt V Changes--Fixed-Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate V APR 1984 52.243-2 Changes--Cost-Reimbursement AUG 1987 52.249-6 Termination (Cost Reimbursement) MAY 2004

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Statement of Objective (SOO) for Sample Task no. 4, Ground Mobility Vehicle Repower, dated January 29, 2009, is hereby incorporated as attachment #25. This SOO includes the following documents: Engine Upgrade Kit, M1165A1 W/B3 Armor Kit, and RH GEN II Kit.

The following have been modified:

ATTACHMENTS

This solicitation contains the following attachments:

1. Attachment # 1: Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Systems Technical Support, dated June 9, 2009

30 Pages

2. Attachment #2: Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Armor Coupon Testing

30 Pages

3. Attachment #3: Statement of Objective for Ground Mobility Vehicle Modifications (Hardpoint

Modification)

5 Pages

4. Attachments 4 through 23 DD1423’s for CDRL’s A001 through A019

19 pages

5. Attachment #24: Performance Work Statement for Ground Mobility Vechicle (GMV) Run Flat Sytems, dated June 17, 2009, 3 pages.

6. Attachment #25: Statement of Objective (SOO) for Ground Mobility Repower, dated January 29, 2009 (3 pages), including the following documents: Engine Upgrade Kit (one page), M1165A1 W/B3 Armor Kit (two pages), and RH GEN II Kit(one page).

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

Section L is hereby deleted and superseded with the following: All changes are underlined for ease of reading.

The following have been added by reference:

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2004 52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation FEB 1999 52.222-46 Evaluation Of Compensation For Professional Employees FEB 1993 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with

Offer

MAY 1999

L-1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS

All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual, must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. All written requests for clarification may be sent by email to Glenn Derby, Contract Specialist, at glenn.derby.ctr@socom.mil or to Kevin.Jans@socom.mil.

L-1.1 Discrepancies: Prior to submission of proposals, offerors are expected to review this RFP to reach a clear understanding of the requirements of this solicitation. If such a review identifies an error, omission, any issue that may render the solicitation unsound, or establishes the need for a correction or clarification, such information must immediately be communicated to the PCO, in writing, for resolution.

L-1.2 This RFP does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of any proposal. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

L-1.3 Delivery and Proposal Instructions:

L-.1.3.1 You are invited to submit a proposal in accordance with the instructions contained herein. All proposal media must arrive at the specified address below no later than 4:00 PM, Eastern Time, 20 July 2009.

USSOCOM

SOAL-KR

ATTN: Mr. Kevin Jans 7701 Tampa Point Blvd MacDill AFB, FL 33621

L-1.3.2 Proposal Copies: Offerors shall submit one printed original signed and dated offer plus two electronic copies (CD-ROM) to the office specified in Block 7 and by the date and time specified in Block 9 of the SF 33.

Late submittal will result in offeror disqualification in accordance with FAR 15.208.

L-1.3.3 Proposal Format: Proposals shall be submitted in Microsoft Office software or compatible format. The offeror shall submit 1 hard copy proposal as specified below. In addition, 2 copies on CD-ROM shall be submitted, in accordance with proposal submission instructions. Proposal documentation having a page limit shall use an 8 ½ by 11 inch page size and not less than 10 size pitch (to include graphics containing text). In sections containing page limitations, offerors may include 11” by 17” fold-out pages, but each such page shall count as 2 pages towards the maximum page limitation. Charts and tables will be included in the page count.

L-2 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS

General Information

L-2.1 Instructions: Instructions contained herein are for preparing proposals and providing data to the Government in response to this solicitation.

L-2.2 Compliance: Proposals must comply fully with these instructions. Proposals that fail to do so may be rejected as non-compliant. Proposals shall include all of the information requested in these instructions. The proposal 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; rather Offerors shall provide convincing rationale to address how they intend to meet these requirements.

L-2.3: Electronic Files: Indicate on each CD-ROM the offeror name, solicitation number, date, volume number and title. Each volume shall be in separate directories on the CD-ROM. Use separate files to permit rapid location of all portions, including exhibits, annexes, addenda and attachment, if any. If files are compressed, the necessary decompression program shall be included. Multiple disks, if required, will each be labeled with the contents. The file naming convention for the proposal volumes is as follows:

Files File Name Page Limit

Volume 1 – Technical/Management Technical / Management 60

Teaming and Subcontracting

Arrangements Unlimited

Sample Task 1 20

Sample Task 2 20

Sample Task 3 20

Sample Task 4 (Urgent) 20

Sample Task 5 (Urgent) 20

Volume 2 – Performance Risk Performance Risk Unlimited

Volume 3 – Cost Cost Unlimited

Volume 4 – Contract Attachments SF33 Unlimited

Section B Unlimited Section K Unlimited

L-2.4 General Preparation

L-2.4.1 Offerors should confine their submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define their proposal, and provide an adequate basis for evaluation. Unsupported promises to comply with the contractual requirements are insufficient. Proposals must not merely echo the contractual requirements; they must provide convincing documentary evidence supporting asserted performance.

L-2.4.2 No classified information may be submitted in response to this Request for Proposal (RFP).

L-2.4.3 Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed art work, expensive paper, expensive visual aids or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

L-2.4.4 When evaluating an offeror’s capability to perform the prospective contract, the Government will also consider compliance with these instructions. Remainder of paragraph was deleted.

L-3 PROPOSAL CONTENT

L-3.1 AREA I – TECHNICAL/MANAGEMENT

L-3.1.1 FACTOR 1 – Technical/Management Approach

The proposal should address any innovation for hiring and retaining highly skilled, qualified, and flexible workforce to meet fluctuating task order requirements. The Offeror’s proposal shall address how to satisfy cost, schedule, and performance across the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for all task orders. The proposal shall demonstrate the Offeror’s sound and rational approach for task order management and data management to meet all contract requirements.

The Offeror shall provide teaming and subcontracting arrangements (if applicable) in accordance with the following:

(1) The Offeror shall list, by PWS paragraph, the types of tasks that will be subcontracted and to whom.

The Offeror shall discuss how it plans to: interact with the subcontractors; allocate work between the prime and subcontractors; NAICS code to be assigned, exercise oversight/control over subcontractor cost, schedule and performance. Explain the rationale if there are differences in the procedures for interfacing with different subcontractors.

(2) The Offeror shall provide copies of any written teaming arrangements or agreements with subcontractors that have been executed and indicate a contractual relationship or commitment.

L-3.1.2 FACTOR 2 – Sample Tasks

The Offeror shall respond to the five sample tasks that will be released at timed intervals as detailed in paragraph L-

3.1.4 below. The sample tasks orders will be used for evaluation purposes. However, the government reserves the right to issue one or up to all five sample Task Orders at contract award. The Government anticipates issuing three

(3) sample Task Orders at contract award. This Solicitation will not be amended to add more than five (5) Sample Task orders. The Offeror will be expected to propose a CPFF in Section B for each of the sample tasks. .

Innovative business practices proposed in other solicitation areas are expected to be incorporated in the sample task proposals, when applicable. Each sample task proposal shall stand on its own without the evaluator having to go to other portions of the proposal to evaluate. All of the products described below are required for each of the sample tasks.

(1) PWS. The Offeror shall develop a PWS that demonstrates an understanding of the objectives in the Task Order Request, the ability to translate the Government objectives into a performance-based construct with metrics that are meaningful and can measure effectiveness and efficiencies of the work to be performed. The sample tasks must not contain hyper-links.

(2) WBS. The Offeror shall develop a WBS for all samples task that crosswalks with the proposed technical approach in the PWS. The Offeror shall extend the WBS to Level II and/or Level III, as appropriate; to completely outline the technical approach proposed. The PWS shall be the Offeror’s expression of the derived WBS.

(3) Resource Estimate. The Offeror shall develop a resource estimate for each sample task. Its contents shall include labor categories, labor hours, and required materials, to include tools, test equipment, facilities, etc., without the associated cost data. Note: The same information with the associated costs shall be presented in Volume III.

(4) Project Milestone Schedule. The Schedule shall present and explain the Offeror’s planned timeline for accomplishing the tasks set out in the proposed PWS and WBS. The Offeror shall identify the critical path associated with the sample task schedule.

(5) Management Plan. The management plan shall present the Offeror’s methodology for controlling or mitigating the various factors affecting the proposed work tasks, schedule, and cost. The management plan shall address the Offeror’s method for complying with any special Government oversight, reporting, or management requirements presented in the Task Order Request. The management plan will address the correlation between the PWS, WBS, Resource Estimate and Milestone Schedule as required.

(6) Resumes of Key Personnel. The offeror shall submit resumes of Key Personnel for each labor category relative to each sample task order.

L-3.1.2.1 Sub factor 2.1 – Armor Coupons / Ballistic Testing The sample task requirements are presented in the Statement of Objectives (SOO) in Attachment 2. In response to this sample task, the Offeror shall provide (1) a PWS, (2) a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), (3) a Resource Estimate, (4) a Project Milestone Schedule, (5) a Management Plan , and (6) Resumes of Key Personnel. These six products are explained in detail above.

L-3.1.2.2 Sub factor 2.2 – Vehicle Hard point Interface Modification The sample task requirements are presented in the Statement of Objectives (SOO) in Attachment 2. In response to this sample task, the Offeror shall provide (1) a PWS, (2) a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), (3) a Resource Estimate, (4) a Project Milestone Schedule, (5) a Management Plan, and (6) Resumes of Key Personnel. These six products are explained in detail above.

L-3.1.2.3 Sub factor 2.3 – Sample Task Order with Average Proposal Receipt Time The sample task requirements will be released via amendment to the RFP on or about thirty (30) days before the proposal due date in paragraph L-1.3.1.

L-3.1.2.4 Sub factor 2.4 – Sample Task Order with Rapid Proposal Receipt Time The sample task requirements will be released via amendment to the RFP on or about fifteen (15) days before the proposal due date in paragraph L-1.3.1.

L-3.1.2.4 Sub factor 2.5 -- Sample Task Order with Rapid Proposal Receipt Time The sample task requirements will be released via amendment to the RFP on or about ten (10) days before the proposal due date in paragraph L-1.3.1.

L-3.2 AREA II – PERFORMANCE RISK

(1) Offerors are encouraged to provide information on problems encountered on contracts and the offeror's corrective actions.

(2) Offerors shall provide a completed Past Performance Matrix in the format below with the offeror’s last five relevant government contracts of similar efforts.

Name of contracting activity

Contract number

Nomenclature of item(s) and quantities

Contract Type

(Firm Fixed

Price, Cost

Reimbursable, etc)

Total

Contract

Value

Contracting

Officer and telephone number

Program

Manager and telephone number

Administrative

Contracting

Officer, if different than #6, and telephone number

For the same or similar efforts and references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); it is requested that offerors submit relevant past experience. The offeror shall describe their record, and that of any first-tier/major subcontractor and/or teaming arrangement participant, of experience and past performance with contracts of a similar size, scope and technical complexity within the last five years to those required by this solicitation. Strong emphasis during evaluation of proposals will be placed on the offeror’s record of experience and past performance RELEVANT TO THIS EFFORT.

(3) The offeror shall provide the above required information for any and all contracts it has had terminated in whole or in part, for cause during the past five (5) years, to include those currently in the process of such terminations, as well as those which are not similar to the proposed effort. The contractor shall list each time the delivery schedule was revised and provide an explanation of why the revision was necessary.

(4) No Experience. Contractor must clearly state in the proposal if they have no relevant prior experience.

If left blank the proposal will be considered “not responsive” and a deficiency in this Area will be noted, which may cause the proposal to be rated as high risk.

Note: Offerors are reminded that both independent data and data provided by offerors in their proposals may be used to evaluate offeror’s past performance. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in proposals. The Government will search the Federal Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). However, the burden of proving acceptability remains with the offerors.

The offeror shall submit, along with the information required in this paragraph, a consent letter, executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing release of adverse past performance information to the offeror so the offeror can respond to such information. For each identified effort for a commercial customer, the offeror shall also submit a client authorization letter, authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the offeror's performance.

L-3.3 AREA III – COST

(1) The offeror shall complete the pricing in the Schedule starting in Section B of the RFP for the Sample Tasks. All cost information submitted under this RFP shall be included only in the cost volume. No cost information will be included in the technical volume. The Offeror shall propose a CPFF for each Sample Task.

The Offeror shall provide memorandums, letters or reports pertaining to the following:

-Proof of adequate accounting system -Proof of an acceptable estimating system -Copy of the Administrative Contracting Officer’s approval of purchasing system.

L-3.3.1 Sample Task Costs

L-3.3.1.1 Offerors shall include a complete and separate cost proposal for each sample task based on the Offeror’s proposed technical approach discussed in Volume I. The Offeror’s cost proposal for each sample task shall be CPFF as listed in Section B of this RFP. The Offeror’s proposal for each Sample Task shall include the following data:

break down of direct and indirect costs by cost element; proposed labor hours and basis of estimate for each labor category; proposed bill of material; subcontract cost data as required in paragraph L-3.3.1.5; and basis of estimate for all indirect rates and direct labor rates. In addition, the associated cost data and supporting rationale for each Sample Task shall be submitted in similar format and detail as described in paragraphs L-3.3.1.2, L-3.3.1.3, L- 3.3.1.4, and L-3.3.1.5 below. This shall also include costs associated with inter-divisional transfers, a bill of materials including all items with extended value over $5,000; a list of all tools, test equipment and facilities. The burden of proof of cost credibility rests with the Offeror.

L-3.3.1.2 Bill of materials shall include the following: WBS element, word description; quantity required by WBS element; total quantity for the sample task, unit cost; total or extended cost; and the basis for the estimate. The rationale for estimating material cost and choosing material sources shall be explained.

L-3.3.1.3 The Offerors shall provide similar information as discussed above (i.e., costs, man loading charts, burden rates, material costs) for each of the major subcontractors.

L-3.3.1.4 DD Form 1423 Offerors shall breakout their estimated data prices for each data item identified on the DD Form 1423s attached in Section J, and those submitted by the Offeror IAW DFARS 215.470 and SOFARS Clause 5652.215-9005, Estimated Prices for Data incorporated in this section of the RFP.

L-3.3.1.5 Subcontracts: Offerors shall submit a listing of the proposed subcontractors and teaming arrangements showing for each the total subcontract cost. Offerors shall also provide the description of the effort and type of contractual arrangement. Per FAR 15.404-3, prime Offerors and subcontractors shall conduct appropriate cost and/or price analyses of all subcontract proposals to establish cost reasonableness and cost realism (as applicable on cost reimbursable contracts) of proposed subcontract costs and shall include the results in the cost proposal. Ensure that the results of the analyses include specific rationale to clearly demonstrate and substantiate the reasonableness and realism determinations and fully explain any differences between proposed costs by the subcontractor and recommended costs by the prime Offeror and/or subcontractor as applicable. If Offeror is unable to provide the Subcontractor data required by this paragraph and evaluate the subcontractor’s proposal due to proprietary data, the subcontractor can provide the proprietary data and the subcontract proposal directly to the Contracting Officer under separate cover. The subcontractor’s proposal and proprietary data must be submitted in accordance with the Block 9 of the Solicitation. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to provide all data required by this paragraph, including the Subcontractor’s proposal and proprietary data.

L-3.3.1.6: This paragraph has been deleted.

L-3.3.2 Rates Matrix: The Offeror is required to complete the Rates Matrix below for all labor categories required to perform under the PWS. In accordance with clause H-2, these rates will be binding for the first year of the contract. Proposals that do not provide the data in this Matrix will be considered non-responsive.

Proposed Labor Category

Proposed Hourly Rate

Labor O/H per Hour

G&A Rate Per Hour

C.O.M Per Hour

Total Loaded Rate

Proposed Fee Percentage

L-3.3.3 The Offeror’s cost proposal shall also include:

(a) Name, address, phone, fax, and email of the prime and key and critical subcontractors’ cognizant DCAA offices.

(b) A completed Section B

L-3.3.4 Offerors shall provide a fixed fee percentage that will be applicable to all task orders for the life of the contract. This fixed fee percentage should be based on the estimated amount of total obligations for each year as follows:

Base Year $ 3M

Year 2 $ 3M Year 3 $ 5M Year 4 $ 6M Year 5 $ 8M

The fee percentage proposed in this paragraph will be applied to all five sample task orders as well. The government reserves the right to award one or all four sample task orders at contract award.

L-3.4 Instructions for Completing Solicitation, Offer and Award

(1) In addition to Clauses L-1 and L-2, Instructions to Offerors, the Offeror shall submit an electronically signed copy of the SF 33. Graphic signatures are allowed.

(2) A representative of the Offeror authorized to commit the Offeror to contractual obligations shall execute the SF 33. The authority to sign a proposal but not an offer subject to unilateral acceptance and award is not sufficient authorization to sign the SF 33.

(3) Under no circumstances shall the Offeror make alterations or changes to the SF 33 or related pages that are a part of the enclosed RFP. The Offeror shall complete required items in the RFP. Space is provided for completion of such information.

(4) Offerors shall complete the Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offeror in Section K and any other required fill-ins throughout the solicitation.

(3) In the event the Offeror takes any exceptions to the solicitation, or conditions the proposal, the exceptions and/or conditions shall be set forth in a contract attachment and included in Volume 4 of the proposal.

(4) The Government anticipates awarding this resulting contract from this competitive solicitation to a single source.

52.211-14 NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND ENERGY PROGRAM USE (APR 2008)

Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be DO rated order certified for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15 CFR 700), and the Contractor will be required to follow all of the requirements of this regulation. [Contracting Officer check appropriate box.]

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52.215-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR COST OR PRICING DATA OR INFORMATION OTHER THAN COST

OR PRICING DATA (OCT 1997)

(a) Exceptions from cost or pricing data. (1) In lieu of submitting cost or pricing data, offerors may submit a written request for exception by submitting the information described in the following subparagraphs. The Contracting Officer may require additional supporting information, but only to the extent necessary to determine whether an exception should be granted, and whether the price is fair and reasonable.

(i) Identification of the law or regulation establishing the price offered. If the price is controlled under law by periodic rulings, reviews, or similar actions of a governmental body, attach a copy of the controlling document, unless it was previously submitted to the contracting office.

(ii) Commercial item exception. For a commercial item exception, the offeror shall submit, at a minimum, information on prices at which the same item or similar items have previously been sold in the commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this acquisition. Such information may include--

(A) For catalog items, a copy of or identification of the catalog and its date, or the appropriate pages for the offered items, or a statement that the catalog is on file in the buying office to which the proposal is being submitted. Provide a copy or describe current discount policies and price lists (published or unpublished), e.g., wholesale, original equipment manufacturer, or reseller. Also explain the basis of each offered price and its relationship to the established catalog price, including how the proposed price relates to the price of recent sales in quantities similar to the proposed quantities;

(B) For market-priced items, the source and date or period of the market quotation or other basis for market price, the base amount, and applicable discounts. In addition, describe the nature of the market;

(C) For items included on an active Federal Supply Service Multiple Award Schedule contract, proof that an exception has been granted for the schedule item.

(2) The offeror grants the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative the right to examine, at any time before award, books, records, documents, or other directly pertinent records to verify any request for an exception under this provision, and the reasonableness of price. For items priced using catalog or market prices, or law or regulation , access does not extend to cost or profit information or other data relevant solely to the offeror's determination of the prices to be offered in the catalog or marketplace.

(b) Requirements for cost or pricing data. If the offeror is not granted an exception from the requirement to submit cost or pricing data, the following applies:

(1) The offeror shall prepare and submit cost or pricing data and supporting attachments in accordance with Table 15-2 of FAR 15.408.

As soon as practicable after agreement on price, but before contract award (except for unpriced actions such as letter contracts), the offeror shall submit a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data, as prescribed by FAR 15.406-2.

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52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a five (5) year Indefinite Quantity contract resulting from this solicitation.

The Government will issue CPFF task orders against this contract.

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from ______________________. (Contracting Officer designate the official or location where a protest may be served on the Contracting Officer.)

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

[Insert one or more Internet addresses]

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5652.209-9002 Use of Contractor Support/Advisory Personnel for Review of Proposals (2005)

The offeror’s attention is directed to the fact that contractor consultant/advisors to the Government will review and provide support during proposal evaluations. When appropriate, non-government advisors may have access to offeror’s proposals and may be utilized to objectively review a proposal in a particular functional area and provide comments and recommendations to the Government’s decision makers. They may not establish final assessments of risk, rate or rank offerors’ proposals. All advisors shall comply with procurement Integrity Laws and shall sign Non- Disclosure and Rules of Conduct/Conflict of Interest statements. The Government shall take into consideration requirements for avoiding conflicts of interest and ensure advisors comply with safeguarding source selection and proprietary data. Submission of proposal in response to the solicitation constitutes approval to release the proposal to Government Support Contractors.

(end of clause)

The following have been deleted:

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Section M is hereby deleted and superseded with the following: All changes are underlined for ease of reading.

M-1 BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose proposal provides the best value to the Government with appropriate consideration given to the Areas of Evaluation:

TECHNICAL / MANAGEMENT, PERFORMANCE RISK, and COST . Offerors are cautioned that an award may not necessarily be made to the lowest cost offeror. Offerors are cautioned that any deficiency in any area, factor, or element of evaluation shall be grounds for exclusion of the offeror’s proposal from consideration for award.

Offerors are required to provide a detailed explanation of how they intend to meet the requirements of this solicitation, mere parroting of the solicitation requirements will be considered non-compliant. The Government reserves the right to use the tradeoff process in accordance with FAR 15.101 to consider award to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest technically rated offeror.

M-2 EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

M-2.1 FACTORS & SUBFACTORS RELATIVE ORDER OF IMPORT ANCE

The TECHNICAL / MANAGEMENT Area is most important and is significantly more important than the PERFORMANCE RISK Area. The PERFORMANCE RISK Area is significantly more important than COST. The TECHNICAL / MANAGEMENT and PERFORMANCE RISK Areas when combined are significantly more important than the COST Area. The Areas and Factors are identified as follows:

(A) Area I – TECHNICAL / MANAGEMENT: Factor 1 is significantly less important than Factor 2.

FACTOR 1 – Technical / Management Approach

FACTOR 2 – Sample Tasks. Sub-factors 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4 are equal in importance.

Sub-factor 2.1 – Sample Task #1: Armor Coupons / Ballistic Testing

Sub-factor 2.2 – Sample Task #2: Hard point Modification

Sub-factor 2.3 – Sample Task #3: Sample Task Order with Average Proposal Receipt

Time

Sub-factor 2.4 – Sample Task #4: Sample Task Order with Rapid Proposal Receipt

Time

Sub-factor 2.5 – Sample Task #5: Sample Task Order with Rapid Proposal Receipt Time

(B) Area II – PERFORMANCE RISK

(C) Area III – COST

For Area II, PERFORMANCE RISK (risk assessment and relevancy) will be assigned IAW paragraphs M-2.3 and M-3.2 below. For Area III, a Total Evaluated Cost will be determined IAW paragraphs M-2.4 and M-3.3 below.

M-3 EVALUATION APPROACH.

M-3.1 AREA I – TECHNICAL / MANAGEMENT

The Government will evaluate the extent to which the offeror’s management proposal and sample tasks demonstrate a sound, practical methodology for satisfying the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and requirements stated in the solicitation. The executive summary will not be evaluated but used as a summary for the Technical Evaluation Team to reference.

M-3.1.1 FACTOR 1 – Technical / Management Approach. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposal to determine the effectiveness and reasonableness of the offeror’s management approach to effectively and efficiently implement and administer the Systems Technical Support effort. Effectiveness will be assessed to ensure the offeror’s proposal reflects a clear understanding of the requirements. The proposal will also be evaluated to determine whether it demonstrates the offeror can provide an executable approach for the timely hiring of a multi-skilled workforce (where applicable) and retaining the workforce for fluctuating task order requirements. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposal to determine whether it demonstrates the ability to: implement industry best practices for all aspects of program management; execute time sensitive requirements; conduct risk analysis, and risk management; provide effective task order management; and provide a sound and rational approach to subcontractor management to include oversight throughout the contract or task order performance period. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposal to determine whether it demonstrates the ability to identify meaningful metrics to measure effectiveness and efficiencies of the work to be performed.

The Government will evaluate the Teaming and Subcontracting Arrangement plan to determine the extent to which it:

(a) Provides evidence that the small business will perform at least 51% of the work under the contract.

(b) Provides any written teaming arrangements or agreements with subcontractors that have been executed and indicate a contractual relationship or commitment.

M-3.1.2 FACTOR 2 – Sample Tasks.

M-3.1.2.1 Sub-factor 2.1 – Sample Task #1: Armor Coupons / Ballistic Testing.

The Government will evaluate the extent to which the proposal demonstrates the Offeror’s ability to execute the capability areas required for this sample task order (as defined in the PWS). The Government will determine the extent to which the Offeror’s resource estimate and management plan demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements in the performance work statement. The Government will determine the extent to which the Offeror’s proposal demonstrates: the engineering capabilities necessary to satisfy the objectives in the statement of objectives; the core technical ability in conducting a test; and an acceptable engineering approach. The sample task will be evaluated to determine the extent to which the resource estimate and management approach presented in the resource estimate and management plan provides a viable approach to meeting the objectives.

M-3.1.2.2 Sub-factor 2.2 - Sample Task #2: Vehicle Hard point Interface Modification. The Government will evaluate the extent to which the proposal demonstrates the Offeror’s ability to execute the capability areas required for this sample task order (as defined in the PWS). The Government will determine the extent to which the Offeror’s resource estimate and management plan demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements in the performance work statement. The Government will determine the extent to which the Offeror’s proposal demonstrates: the engineering capabilities necessary to satisfy the objectives in the statement of objectives; the core technical ability design modifications for a vehicle; and an acceptable engineering approach. Furthermore, the sample task will be evaluated to determine the extent to which the resource estimate and management approach presented in the resource estimate and management plan provides a viable approach to meeting the objectives.

M-3.1.2.3 Sub-factor 2.3 – Sample Task #3: Sample Task Order with Average Proposal Receipt Time. The Government will evaluate the extent to which the proposal demonstrates the Offeror’s ability to execute the capability areas required for this sample task order (as defined in the PWS). The Government will determine the extent to which the Offeror’s resource estimate and management plan demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements in the performance work statement. The Government will determine the extent to which the Offeror’s proposal demonstrates: the engineering capabilities necessary to satisfy the objectives in the statement of objectives; the core technical ability in conducting a test; and an acceptable engineering approach. Furthermore, the sample task will be evaluated to determine the extent to which the resource estimate and management approach presented in the resource estimate and management plan provides a viable approach to meeting the objectives.

M-3.1.2.4 Sub-factor 2.4 – Sample Task #4: Sample Task Order with Rapid Proposal Receipt Time.

The Government will evaluate the extent to which the proposal demonstrates the Offeror’s ability to execute the capability areas required for this sample task order (as defined in the PWS). The Government will determine the extent to which the Offeror’s resource estimate and management plan demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements in the performance work statement.