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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

This amendment changes the questions due date in Section L Paragraph 1.3 from March 1, 2011 to March 7, 2011. There are no other changes to this solicitation.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 28-Feb-2011

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 H92222-10-R-0046

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-Feb-2011

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, 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.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

28-Feb-2011

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HQ USSOCOM SORDAC-K

ATTN: JERRY MCGHEE

7701 TAMPA POINT BLVD

MAC DILL AFB FL 33621

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

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders

L.1 GENERAL PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES

1.1 Each Offeror intending to submit a proposal in response to this solicitation should notify the contracting officer via an e-mail to contracting@socom.mil within 10 days of RFP issuance. Proposals are due by the date and time stated in block 9 of the SF33 to 205 S Hoover Blvd, Ste 210, Tampa, FL 33609. Notify Gary Salava or Dr. Joe

Daum at 813-282-8795 ext 6121 or ext 6114, respectively on the expected package delivery date and time.

Regarding SF 33, Block 12, the minimum offer acceptance period shall be at least 120 calendar days.

1.2 This is an all-electronic solicitation release. No hard copies will be mailed. Amendments to the solicitation will be posted to www.fbo.gov. It is the responsibility of each Offeror to review the webpage for notice of amendments, updates, or changes to current information. The exclusive responsibility for source selection will reside with the

Government. Proprietary information submitted in response to this solicitation will be protected from unauthorized disclosure as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act as amended (41 U.S.C. 423) as implemented in the FAR.

1.3 Questions regarding the requirements of this solicitation must be submitted in writing and must be received by the Government no later than 07 Mar 11 at 1500 EST. Questions shall be forwarded to the attention of contracting@socom.mil using the attached format. The email shall include the words “RFP H92222-10-R-0046

Questions” and the offeror’s name in the subject line. Questions shall cite the applicable section, clause, paragraph number, and page of the solicitation that they address. The Government is not obligated to answer questions received after this time. All answered questions will be addressed in solicitation amendments posted on www.fbo.gov.

1.4 Proposals must include a discussion of Offeror’s approach in a manner which shall demonstrate comprehension of the scope and requirements of the contemplated contract. The proposal shall be specific, detailed, and complete so as to clearly and fully demonstrate that Offeror understands the requirements and the inherent problems associated with the objectives of this procurement. Stating that Offeror understands and shall comply with the requirements, paraphrasing the requirements, and phrases such as, “Standard procedures shall be employed” and

“Well-known techniques shall be used” will be considered inadequate. The proposal must comprehensively explain how Offeror proposes to comply with the applicable requirements, including a full explanation of the techniques and procedures Offeror proposes to follow. All information submitted shall be current, specific, complete, and meet the requirements of the solicitation.

1.5 Teaming arrangements in which Prime Offerors participate as a subcontractor/team member with another Prime

Contractor on multiple proposals are not authorized under this solicitation. For example, a Prime Offeror may not compete to be the prime for one team and a subcontractor for another team. Contractor teaming arrangements will comply with FAR 9.6.

1.6 The Offeror’s proposal shall be based on an ordering period of three years. For Bidding/Proposal purposes, the estimated date of contract award is 16 May 2011. The proposal shall be submitted in 5 volumes as detailed below.

Submit clearly marked proposals to: Call Gary Salava or Dr. Joe Daum for the delivery address at 813-282-8795 ext

6121 or ext 6114, respectively.

1.7 The matrix below provides preparation instructions and a crosswalk between Section L requirements and Section

M evaluation factors:

mailto:contracting@socom.mil http://www.fbo.gov/ mailto:socom.mil http://www.fbo.gov/

Section L to Section M Crosswalk

Section L Instruction Section M Evaluation Factor / Subfactor

Section L, Volume I – Responsibility Criteria I-A – Offer Profile and Performance Capabilities M.1.2 Evaluation

I-B – Top Secret Facility Clearance DD 254

I-C – Contract Forms and Certifications FAR 9.104 & M.1.1

I-D – Adequate Business System FAR 9.104

I-D - Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Small

Business Participation 52.219-9

I-E – Total Compensation Plan 52.222-46

Section L, Volume II – Program Management Section M, M.1.3 – FACTOR 1 – Program Management

II-A – Management Organizational Structure M.1.3.1 – Subfactor 1 – Management Organizational

Structure/Teaming Arrangements

II-B – Key Personnel M.1.3.1 – Subfactor 1 – Management Organizational

Structure/Teaming Arrangements

II-C – Teaming Arrangements M.1.3.1 – Subfactor 1 – Management Organizational

Structure/Teaming Arrangements II-D – Quality Control M.1.3.2 – Subfactor 2 – Quality Control

II-E – Transition Plan M.1.3.3 – Subfactor 3 – Transition Plan

Section L, Volume III – Past Performance

Information, Reference Data and Relevant

Experience

Section M, M.1.5 – FACTOR 3 – Past Performance

Section L, Volume IV – Task Order Management and PWS

Section M, M 1.4 – FACTOR 2 – Task Order

Management and PWS

IV-A – Task Order Management M.1.4 FACTOR 2 – Task Order Management and

PWS

IV-B – Performance Work Statement M.1.4 FACTOR 2 – Task Order Management and PWS

Section L, Volume V – Task Order Cost M.1.6 FACTOR 4 – Task Order Cost

Offerors shall submit proposal in electronic format on CD-R, CD-RW format is not acceptable. Each Volume shall be submitted on separate CD-Rs. Offerors shall submit two copies of each CD-R. The Offeror shall also provide one original and one printed and bound copy of each volume, except for the Volumes II and IV which will have three copies. Each Offeror shall organize and submit its proposal (and any resulting responses to Evaluations Notices

(ENs)) described as follows:

Format Requirement Description

Formats Electronic copies: Must be provided on compact disks, read-only memory. Microsoft Office 2007 presentation and spreadsheet products are required. Any changes, as a result of discussions, will be conformed into a compact disk and have changed information clearly marked by a vertical line in the right margin.

Electronic format: Written documents – MS Word (2007); Spreadsheets

MS Excel (2007) unlocked with formulas; Project Plans/Schedule – MS

Project.

Hard paper copy: 8 ½ x11inch paper

A page is defined as one side of a sheet, 8 ½” x 11”, one and one half spaced with at least one inch margins on all sides.

Single spacing may be used for graphics and charts with limited text.

Font size shall be uncompressed Times New Roman, in no smaller than 11 point for text.

Font size shall be Times New Roman or Arial, in no smaller than 10 point for text in Spreadsheets, tables, and graphics.

Page Limits Page limits specified for each section shall be treated as maximums.

Pages beyond the limit will not be evaluated. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as 2 pages. Foldouts shall be counted as 2 or more pages. Included in the page count are separate pages providing graphics, charts, illustrations, and pictures. Title pages, table of contents, section dividers, and cover pages will not count in page limits and will not be evaluated. Resumes will not be included in page limits but will be evaluated.

Page/Section Numbering Offeror’s shall use a standard page numbering system to facilitate proposal references. Pages shall be dated and numbered sequentially by volume. Number consecutive pages within sections. Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be used when necessary to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc.

These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed 11 by

17 inches in size. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume.

Binding All proposal volumes must be in three-ring binders. The pages in the binders shall be easily removed and replaced to facilitate page changes.

Proposal Submission Requirements - the matrix below provides the proposal preparation instructions:

Volume, Title, and Description Page Limits

Volume I – Responsibility Criteria No limit

I-A – Offeror Profile and Performance Capabilities.

The Offeror shall submit a summary description of the significant attributes of the

Offeror’s capabilities and its proposal, including:

Company Name

Headquarters location

Date founded

Company Ownership

Fiscal Revenue for 2008 / 2009 (Based on the company fiscal year)

% of revenue derived from outsourced managed IT services

Number of years providing the proposed services

Number of employees dedicated to providing the proposed services

Locations in the USA (city and state)

International locations (city and country)

I-B – Top Secret Facility Clearance.

The Offeror shall provide evidence that they possess a Top Secret Facility Clearance as accredited by the Defense Security Service (DSS).

I-C – Contract Forms and Certifications.

The Offeror shall include the following data in Volume I in the format indicated.

Designate on the volume cover which proposal package contains the original, executed copy of the RFP.

Section 1 – A one-page proposal cover letter or proposal cover page (include names, office phone and facsimile numbers and if applicable, cell phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for proposal points of contact).

Section 2 – A complete copy of this RFP with the original signature of an official authorized to contractually bind the Offeror in block 17 of the SF 33.

The Offeror must complete the following sections within the RFP:

o Part I, Section A (SF 33, Block 17).

o Part IV, Section K, Representations, Certifications and other

Statements of Offeror o CDRL pricing completed

I-D – Adequate Business Systems.

The Offeror shall provide valid documentation that allows the contracting officer to determine that the contractor’s accounting system will permit timely development of all necessary cost data for cost type contracts and the negotiation of cost in accordance with the FAR and its supplements in order to be considered for award

(within the last 3 years from date of the issuance of this RFP.)

I-E – Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Small Business Participation.

In accordance with FAR 19.702 Offerors, other than small business concerns, shall submit a small business subcontracting plan. The Plan shall include subcontracting goals that meet or exceed the minimum goals each of the categories stated in the table below. The plan shall describe the Offeror’s approach to meeting the proposed plan goals.

Category…………………Minimum Goal in percentage of subcontracted dollars Small business ……………………30%

Small disadvantaged……………… 9%

Woman owned…………………….. 2%

HUBZone…………………………... 1%

Service Disabled Veteran Owned…. 3%

Offerors shall highlight how they plan to utilize AbilityOne firms in their Small

Business Subcontracting Plan.

I-F - Total Compensation Plan.

The Offeror shall submit a total compensation plan based on the PWS and Invitations to

Order (ITOs.)

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II-A – Management Organizational Structure.

The Offeror shall include their proposed organizational structure with explanatory rationale. The Offeror must show outlined plans for each organizational element and defined responsibilities in support of requirements in the PWS. The structure will clearly identify proposed contractor facilities and any other facilities that may be used.

At a minimum, the plan should address:

Clear lines of responsibility and authority for controlling, reporting, and reviewing work

Innovative concepts streamlining decision-making while maintaining accountability

Integration of the team

Flexibility for responding to changing needs, including surge/sag capacity and the ability to access subject matter experts and key management personnel

The approach for communicating status, issues, risks, and performance

Innovative concepts regarding how the Offeror plans to assist the Government in managing and streamlining the administration of task orders in accordance with DoD performance based concepts including measurable deliverables for services provided.

II-B – Key Personnel.

The Offeror shall provide information regarding their proposed key management positions. For each proposed candidate, the Offeror shall include the resume (2 page limit not counted against Volume II page limit) that includes the following information:

Management experience on similar contracts

Length of time employed with current employer

Technical competency

Specific examples of knowledge and skills in interfacing with people at all levels including problem solving capability

Education and training

Corporate and personal commitment to providing specific proposed key management

II-C – Teaming Arrangements.

The Offeror shall list, by team member organization, the types of tasks estimated to be subcontracted. The Offeror shall list how it plans to: interact with the subcontractors/team members; allocate work between the prime and subcontractors; exercise oversight/control over subcontractor cost, schedule and performance. Explain the rationale if there are differences in the procedures for interfacing with different subcontractors. The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the overall teaming arrangement will provide the expertise required in the various major functional areas outlined under the

PWS at the task order levels: Application Development, Application

Maintenance and Application End-User Training. The offer shall detail there teams ability in all functional areas or how they intend to acquire those capabilities.

II-D – Quality Control.

The Offeror shall discuss the Offeror’s internal quality approach demonstrating clear lines of responsibility and authority for controlling, reporting, and reviewing performance outputs and outcomes. The Offeror shall discuss measures the Offeror will take to make any required changes or corrections to address performance-related issues for all service areas. Discuss Offeror’s approach for Performance Management and reporting related to the services to be provided to USSOCOM.

II-E – Transition Plan.

The Offeror shall describe their overall management approach for transition and a complete transition plan. The Offeror shall address its capability to execute a smooth and seamless phase-in/transition leading to assumption of full contractual responsibility.

This description shall include management expertise, ability to meet all security requirements (facility and personnel), procedures and policies, risk mitigation techniques, flexibility, and experience that when viewed collectively demonstrates the

Offeror’s ability to successfully execute a contract phase-in. The Offeror shall explain how each activity would be assured of timely completion, identify its phase-in management team, and shall describe its approach for interfacing with the incumbent contractor. The Offeror shall provide a phase-in performance milestone schedule that reflects an understanding of the requirements necessary to assume full contract responsibilities following contract award. In addition, the Offeror shall include its capability to start proposing on all task order requirements, and, if awarded a contract, how they will have the capability to have personnel with the appropriate security clearance in place the first day of task order performance start date based upon the provided task order forecast.

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III-A – Reference Data and Relevant Experience.

Contents. The Offeror shall submit a Past Performance Proposal (Volume 3) containing the following:

1. Table of Contents

2. Summary Page describing the role of the Offeror and each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner

3. Past Performance Information Sheets

4. Completed SF 294/295

Past Performance Information Sheets.

Submit information on contracts you consider most recent and relevant in demonstrating your ability to perform the proposed effort.

The Offeror shall submit a maximum of five Past Performance Information Sheets identifying active or completed contracts, either Government or commercial

The Government defines “recent” as contracts that have been performed during the past three years from the date of issuance of this solicitation.

The Government defines “relevancy” as how closely a past performance reference compares to USSOCOM’s support requirements in regards to overall organizational size, technical scope, geographic complexity, and extent of the services provided by the

Offeror to the reference customer

Past Performance Information Sheets for each contract is limited to five pages

Offerors are cautioned that the Government may use the information provided by each

Offeror in this volume and information obtained from other sources for the overall evaluation of past performance.

The Government requires the Offeror to provide references including current Points of

Contact (POCs) for each contract identified. Contact information for each POC and reference shall include both a telephone number and email address.

Past Performance Information sheets shall include specific information for each effort regarding experience in accordance with the following areas outlined below. NOTE: If the experience in the following areas was not required under the referenced contract, the

Offeror shall also indicate that it is not applicable or relevant on the information Sheet.

Offerors should clearly describe:

Program management experience.

Key management personnel expertise.

Management of the major functional requirements as outlined under in contract

Attachment entitled Performance Work Statement, Application Management.

Management of a geographically diverse workforce located in both

Government and contractor facilities.

Management of multiple task orders and efforts to minimize layers of management and oversight.

Management of multiple subcontractors.

Ability to work in an integrated team environment.

Performance in recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining personnel in similar environments including access highly specialized skill sets and Subject Matter

Experts (SMEs) for both short and long term requirements.

Management approach used in providing personnel at local off site and geographically separated locations.

Experience in accessing internal and external team resources that were necessary to provide support for unique requirements to include security requirements similar to those contained herein.

Volume IV – Task Order Management and Performance Work Statement

IV-A – Task Order Management.

The Offeror shall submit a separate task order management proposal for each SOO/

Instruction To Offerors (ITO) in section J. Each task order management proposal shall describe the offerors management organization structure, key personnel, teaming arrangements, quality control and transition management. In addition, Offerors additional information required by each task order ITO.

Task Order Management. The Offeror shall provide an overall discussion of the Contractor’s Task Order Management approach (technical, personnel, material and travel, and innovative approach information as required) to meet the proposed PWS solution including performance measurements.

Technical. Offerors shall provide a detailed basis of estimates, without the related costs data, which supports their technical approach in meeting the requirements of the PWS. The basis of estimate shall be detailed sufficiently to understand the Offeror’s approach and shall include at a minimum the labor categories/skill levels required, labor hours per category, and basis for the proposed hours which were utilized to develop the Offeror’s firm fixed price offer.

Personnel. Offerors shall provide information regarding proposed personnel individual’s qualification summaries/resume if requested in the specific task order ITO. Offerors may submit additional resumes limited to 2 pages each if they choose, however, only those resumes specifically addressed in each task order ITO are mandatory (2 page limit not counted against Volume IV page limit.)

Material and Travel. Offerors shall provide the basis of estimate for any material or travel costs included in the price proposal. In addition, the Offeror shall identify any unique Government furnished property/materials/data required for performance if not already identified in the RFP.

Innovation. Offerors shall provide a clear explanation regarding proposed innovative approaches being recommended to the Government to improve productivity/ efficiency to include a discussion of how the approach meets/exceeds the Performance Based Service Contract requirements and proposes measurable deliverables that benefit the Government.

Offerors shall provide information to demonstrate the offors ability to execute the proposed PWS and meet the objectives of the SOO.

IV-B – Performance Work Statement.

In response to the Government’s Task Order Statement of Objectives (SOO), Offerors shall propose a Performance Work Statement (PWS). The PWS shall be performance-based IAW FAR 37.602. Offerors shall include the Task Order SDS table from the

Section C PWS in all task PWS submissions. The SDS shall be filled in, by including the proposed performance metrics / thresholds as required for each Task Order. The proposed performance standards establish the performance level required by the

Government to meet the contract requirements. The standards shall be measurable and structured to permit an assessment of the contractor’s performance. Information on the offerors capability to meet the PWS shall be included in the Task order management section. The PWS shall not contain information provided to demonstrate the Offeror’s capabilities.

25 pages per task order

ITO

Volume V – Task Order Cost No limits

Offeror shall submit an Overview and Explanatory Narrative / Notes and supporting information required to evaluate cost/prices. Offers should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their reasonableness.

The burden of proof for credibility of proposed costs/prices rests with the

Offeror. Compliance with these instructions is mandatory and failure to comply may result in rejection of your proposal.

Offeror must include represented costs for on-site and off-site work-related activities.

Offeror must identify and fully describe ALL pricing assumptions.

Offeror must specifically identify any required or assumed Government investment based on your Program Management approach.

Offeror must include the Administrative Contracting Officer’s name, address, and phone number.

All tasks shall follow the task order instructions in Section H6; further specific instructions may be provided in individual SOO packages

(End of Summary of Changes)