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SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by full text:

5652.216-9005 Government Down Time for Various Reasons (2005)

From time to time Government installations may be closed in response to an unforeseen emergency or similar occurrence, or by order of the President, Secretary of Defense, or installation commander. Designated emergencies include, but are not limited to, adverse weather such as snow or flood, an act of God such as a tornado or earthquake, acts of war or terrorism, computer failures, or a base disaster such as a natural gas leak or fire.

(a) Under such designated emergencies or other ordered base closures, contractor personnel will not be allowed on the Government installation unless specifically approved by the Contracting Officer in accordance with installation policies and procedures. If an emergency requiring installation closure occurs while contractor personnel are on the installation, contractor personnel shall promptly secure all government furnished property appropriately and evacuate in an expedient but safe manner unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) If the installation closure causes a delay in the work required by the contract, the Government may:

(i) grant a time extension in each task order delayed by the closure equal to the time of the closure, subject to the availability of funds.

(ii) terminate the work or a portion of the work.

(iii) reschedule the work on any day satisfactory to both parties.

(iv) permit the contractor to perform at an off-site location during the period of installation closure if meaningful work can be accomplished. Contractor shall certify to the government by letter within 5 business days of returning to work the nature and scope of the work completed off-site. There shall be no adjustment to the contract labor rates for work performed off the installation.

(v) require that the Contractor continue on-site performance during the installation closure period in accordance with installation procedures.

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The following were previously included by full text and are now included by reference:

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

SECTION J ATTACHMENTS

Attachment No.

Description

Exhibit A

Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

Attachment 1

SWMS Group C SOW Revision 1; dated 08 August 2014

Attachment 2

SWMS Group C DD Form 254

Attachment 3

SWMS Group C Pricing Template Revision 1; dated 08 August 2014

Attachment 4

Quality Control Plan (Contractor Provided)

Attachment 5a

SORDAC Support SOW Revision 1; dated 08 August 2014

Attachment 5b

SORDAC Support DD254

Attachment 6a

SOFM Budget Formulation & Financial Support SOW Revision 1; dated 08 August 2014

Attachment 6b

SOFM Budget Formulation & Financial Support DD254

Attachment 7a

J8S Analytical & Technical Support SOW Revision 1; dated 08 August 2014

Attachment 7b

J8S Analytical & Technical Support DD254

Attachment 8

Past Performance Information Sheet

Attachment 9

Past Performance Questionnaire

Attachment 10

Subcontractor Consent

Attachment 11

Client Authorization

Attachment 12

SWMS Modified SF 1408

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

The following have been added by full text:

5652.204-9004 Foreign Persons (2006)

In accordance with restrictions required by Executive Order 12470, the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, USC) (Sec 275), the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), or DoD Directive 5230.25, Withholding of Unclassified Technical Data from Public Disclosure, no foreign persons will be permitted to work on a contract without notifying the Contracting Officer. Provide the following information for all foreign persons who will be working on the contract (or “X” here if there are no such individuals: ____):

1) Full Name:

2) Date of Birth:

3) Place of Birth:

4) Nationality:

5) Social Security Number:

6) Visa Status:

7) Current Address:

8) If a Subcontractor, Subcontractor Name and Address:

9) Biographic data and/or resume:

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The following were previously included by reference and are now included by full text:

52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (APR 2010)

(a)(1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that-

(i) The Offeror and/or any of its Principals-

(A) Are ( ) are not ( ) presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency;

(B) Have ( ) have not ( ), within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property (if offeror checks “have”, the offeror shall also see 52.209-7, if included in this solicitation); and

(C) Are ( ) are not ( ) presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision.; and

(D) Have , have not , within a three-year period preceding this offer, been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains unsatisfied.

(1) Federal taxes are considered delinquent if both of the following criteria apply:

(i) The tax liability is finally determined. The liability is finally determined if it has been assessed. A liability is not finally determined if there is a pending administrative or judicial challenge. In the case of a judicial challenge to the liability, the liability is not finally determined until all judicial appeal rights have been exhausted.

(ii) The taxpayer is delinquent in making payment. A taxpayer is delinquent if the taxpayer has failed to pay the tax liability when full payment was due and required. A taxpayer is not delinquent in cases where enforced collection action is precluded.

(2) Examples. (i) The taxpayer has received a statutory notice of deficiency, under I.R.C. Sec. 6212, which entitles the taxpayer to seek Tax Court review of a proposed tax deficiency. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek Tax Court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights.

(ii) The IRS has filed a notice of Federal tax lien with respect to an assessed tax liability, and the taxpayer has been issued a notice under I.R.C. Sec. 6320 entitling the taxpayer to request a hearing with the IRS Office of Appeals contesting the lien filing, and to further appeal to the Tax Court if the IRS determines to sustain the lien filing. In the course of the hearing, the taxpayer is entitled to contest the underlying tax liability because the taxpayer has had no prior opportunity to contest the liability. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek tax court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights.

(iii) The taxpayer has entered into an installment agreement pursuant to I.R.C. Sec. 6159. The taxpayer is making timely payments and is in full compliance with the agreement terms. The taxpayer is not delinquent because the taxpayer is not currently required to make full payment.

(iv) The taxpayer has filed for bankruptcy protection. The taxpayer is not delinquent because enforced collection action is stayed under 11 U.S.C. 362 (the Bankruptcy Code).

(ii) The Offeror has ( ) has not ( ), within a three-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any Federal agency.

(2) Principal, for the purposes of this certification, means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, the Offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

(c) A certification that any of the items in paragraph (a) of this provision exists will not necessarily result in withholding of an award under this solicitation. However, the certification will be considered in connection with a determination of the Offeror's responsibility. Failure of the Offeror to furnish a certification or provide such additional information as requested by the Contracting Officer may render the Offeror nonresponsible.

(d) Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by paragraph (a) of this provision. The knowledge and information of an Offeror is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

(e) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract resulting from this solicitation for default.

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

L-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

L1.1 General. This section provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. An Offeror who submits an incomplete proposal may be considered non- responsive. Offerors are advised that taking exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation may result in the proposal being found unacceptable. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but shall address how the Offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience. The Government’s evaluation will be based on the information presented in the proposal. The proposal shall include a list of names and telephone numbers of persons authorized to conduct negotiations.

L1.2 Availability of RFP. 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. Proprietary information submitted in response to this solicitation must be clearly marked as such and will be protected from unauthorized disclosure as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act as amended as implemented in the FAR. Proposals shall not contain classified information.

L1.3 Proposal Format and Content. The offeror must follow the instructions contained herein. The proposal shall address the following evaluation factors; Factor 1 – Technical, Factor 2 – Past Performance, and Factor 3 – Cost.

L1.3.1 The offeror’s proposal shall include all data and information requested by the solicitation and shall be submitted in accordance with these instructions.

L1.3.2 The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims.

L1.3.3 In accordance with USSOCOM policy, the USSOCOM logo shall not be used in proposal submissions. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

L1.3.4 Offerors must submit proposals on a Windows compatible CD-R or DVD-R; include Company Name, Solicitation Number & Unclassified (DO NOT affix any labels). The proposal when printed must fit on 8.5 x 11 size paper, in 12 point, single line spacing, with one inch margins. Times New Roman font. MS Word/PDF (MS Office 2010 compatible) for the written response and Excel for the Pricing Volume.

L1.3.5 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 and count as one page. Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, and schematics; not for pages of text. For tables, charts, graphs, and figures, the text shall be no smaller than equivalent to Microsoft Word 9 point, Times New Roman.

L1.3.6 The Government will not provide reimbursement for any cost incurred during proposal submission. The titles and contents of the volumes shall be provided as defined in this table. If page limits in Table L.1 are exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal. The following will be exempt from page limitations for the RFP:

(a) Cover sheets

(b) Table of contents

(c) List of Table and Drawings

(d) Glossaries

(e) Acronym List

(f) Cross Reference Matrix

(g) Subcontractor Consent Letters

(h) Client Authorization Letters Table L.1

Executive Summary

Sub-factor 1: Program Management

44; plus:

Key Personnel resumes NTE 2 pages per resume

Sub-factor 2: Task Order Management Plan

15 per TO; plus:

Key Personnel resumes NTE 2 pages per resume, if applicable

* All cost information shall be addressed ONLY in the Cost Proposal Volumes and the contractual document (Section B). Work-hour estimates and material kinds and quantities (if applicable) may be used in other volumes only as appropriate for presenting rationale for alternatives.

L1.4 Proposal Submission. Proposal needs to be identified by solicitation number and the name and address of the offeror. (DO NOT affix any labels to the CDR-R or DVD-R). Ensure necessary fill-ins and certifications in the provisions are accomplished. The Government will perform a virus scan on all CDR-Rs or DVD-Rs provided by the offeror. Any submittal failing the virus scan will not be considered. Hand carried proposals WILL NOT be accepted. Submit clearly marked proposals to:

USSOCOM – Directorate of Procurement

ATTN: Karen Stevens – SORDAC-KH

Re: Solicitation Number H92222-14-R-0019

7701 Tampa Point Boulevard

MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5323

NOTE: It is an offeror’s responsibility to deliver its proposal to the place designated in the solicitation by the time specified. All incoming mail received in the Command will be screened at the Joint Mail Screening Facility (JMSF) prior to being logged in at the Command Mailroom. Tanker Way gate is currently under construction which may delay deliveries. The JMSF and Command Mailroom have no control over any potential delays due to the base access.

L1.5 Proposal Due Date/Time: 10 September 2014/3:00 PM Eastern

L1.6 Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside. This acquisition is a total Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, with a size standard of $15M.

L1.7 Discrepancies. If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the KO in writing with supporting rationale.

L1.8 Cross-Reference. 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.

L-2 VOLUME I, TECHNICAL (FACTOR 1)

L2.1 General. All offerors shall provide the following information to assess technical capability (which includes the consideration of technical risk). The offeror’s technical proposal shall address each sub-factor (Program Management and Task Order Management Plan). For each sub-factor, the offeror shall identify risks; if any, associated with the proposed approach and actions the offeror will take to mitigate the identified risks. If no risks/mitigations are identified in the offeror’s proposal, the Government will assume that the offeror does not consider there to be any risk associated with their proposed approach.

L2.2 Executive Summary (Limit 4 pages). In the Executive Summary, the Offeror shall briefly tell the Government about its company. The Executive Summary shall also provide an overview of the proposal submittal and is to be used by the Government as an aid in understanding the organization, content, and interrelationship of the proposal material. Information is to be presented at the summary level and should only include general information about the proposal and the Offeror’s understanding of and capability to meet the requirements of the solicitation. Any summary material presented here shall not be considered as meeting the requirements for any portions of other volumes of the proposal, nor will it be considered as part of the evaluation or assignment of color ratings. The Executive Summary shall be signed by an official authorized to contractually bind the Offering company. As part of the summary, please provide the following information:

a. The names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of persons to be contacted for clarification of questions.

b. The offeror shall formally transmit the proposal and state in general terms how the offeror meets the solicitation requirements.

c. A statement that the proposal is firm for a period of not fewer than 399 days from the date of receipt by the Government.

d. A declarative statement that offeror acknowledges and accepts, without exception, all solicitation requirements.

L2.3 Sub-factor 1 – Program Management (Limit 44 pages). The offeror shall provide a description and supporting rationale which demonstrates its capability to effectively manage contract administration. Under this factor, the offeror shall provide the following:

a. Describe how you will implement and maintain a management structure for SWMS Group C efforts to enable management of work effort to include planning, monitoring, control and communication to manage cost, schedule and performance of awarded IDIQ and task orders. This shall include management of geographically dispersed efforts, multiple task orders and multiple subcontractors.

b. Describe how your management structure will be capable of delivering SWMS Group C requirements across the full range of potential workload as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Explain how your management structure will be flexible enough to allow rapid response to multiple, sometimes diverse tasks, when necessary. Show lines of authority and chain(s) of command to include teaming partner and/or subcontractor relationships.

c. Describe your procedures for obtaining appropriate security clearances and safeguarding classified materials and controlled unclassified information to include handling, storage, and transmission, as applicable, at the contract and task order level.

d. Describe your procedures for obtaining necessary approvals for OCONUS support as required.

e. Describe your process for recruiting, hiring, retaining, and training a qualified and capable workforce including times of unexpected surges which require staffing to perform task order requirements timely, generally within two weeks of notification.

f. Provide resumes for proposed key personnel who will be tasked with managing the overall contract for the offeror and describe how the individuals fit within the offeror’s management structure.

g. Describe your plans to avoid, neutralize, and mitigate organizational conflicts of interest (OCI) and how you will resolve potential, actual and perceived OCI. Offeror shall also describe its approach to ensuring the protection of another company’s proprietary information and protection of Government information. The offeror must demonstrate an effective process for providing OCI training to employees and ensuring compliance with non-disclosure policy regulation at FAR 9.5.

h. Describe your plan for quality control and furnish a quality control plan (QCP). The QCP must demonstrate the offeror’s ability to provide oversight, measurement, and reporting processes to ensure compliance with all contract requirements. The QCP is submitted by the offeror as part of Volume I and is included in the page count. The QCP will be incorporated into the resultant contract.

L2.4 Sub-factor 2 – Task Order Management Plan. (Limit 15 pages per Task Order) The offeror shall submit a separate Task Order Management Plan (TOMP) for each task order provided.

L2.4.1 TOMP Requirements. At a minimum, the TOMP for each task order must address the following:

L2.4.1.1 Personnel. Key personnel; if identified require a resume and must be included in the proposals. (Limit 2 pages; not included in the overall page limit for Sub-factor 2)

NOTE: Resumes provided outside those requested will not be evaluated L2.4.1.2 Transition Plan. The offeror shall describe their management approach for transitioning the task order from the incumbent contractor. The offeror shall address its capability to execute a smooth and seamless transition leading to assumption of full task order 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 task order transition. The offeror shall explain how the customer would be assured of timely completion, identify its phase-in management team, and describe its approach for interfacing with the incumbent contractor. The offeror shall provide a phase-in schedule that reflects an understanding of the requirements necessary to assume full task order responsibilities following award.

L2.4.1.3 Quality. In accordance with the proposed QCP, the offeror must include metrics for gauging the quality of service provided under this task order.

L2.4.2 Task Orders. The Government intends to award the task orders identified below concurrent with or after contract award as specified. Proposals must include a TOMP for all three task orders in order to be compliant with this RFP. Note: the number of task orders included in the Group C RFP is not representative of the number of task orders anticipated over the life of the program; however, they are representative of the types of support required under this contract. Additional task orders will be awarded under this contract.

L2.4.2.1 Sub-factor 2a – TOMP for Special Operations Research and Development Acquisition Center (SORDAC) Support (Section J Attachment 5). The offeror shall demonstrate their task order technical approach to execute all of the requirements in accordance with the attached SORDAC Support Statement of Work. The offeror’s proposal shall demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements without introducing unacceptable risk. The period of performance for this effort is 12 months, with four, 12-month options. The anticipated award of this TO is concurrent with the Basic IDIQ contract. Anticipated performance start is 09 February 2015 (Subtask 2 anticipated performance start is 18 Jul 2015).

L2.4.2.2 Sub-factor 2b - TOMP for Special Operations Financial Management (SOFM) Budget Formulation & Financial Support (Section J Attachment 6). The offeror shall demonstrate their task order technical approach to execute all of the requirements in accordance with the attached Budget Formulation Financial Support Statement of Work. The offeror’s proposal shall demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements without introducing unacceptable risk. The period of performance for this effort is 12 months, with four, 12-month options. The anticipated award of this task order is August 2015.

L2.4.2.3 Sub-factor 2c –TOMP for J8S Analytical and Technical Support (Section J Attachment 7). The offeror shall demonstrate their task order technical approach to execute all of the requirements in accordance with the attached SORDAC J8S Analytical and Technical Support Statement of Work. The offeror’s proposal shall demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements without introducing unacceptable risk. The period of performance for this effort is 12 months, with four, 12-month options. The anticipated start for this effort is October 2015.

L-3 VOLUME II, PAST PERFORMANCE (FACTOR 2)

L3.1 Submit information on the contracts considered most recent and relevant in demonstrating your ability to perform the requirements of this effort. The Government defines “recent” as contracts that have been performed during the past five years from the date of issuance of this solicitation. Offerors are cautioned that the Government will use the information provided by each offeror and information obtained from other sources for the overall evaluation of past performance. Past performance on IDIQ type contracts should be submitted for performance at the delivery/task order level, unless performance is only assessed for the IDIQ contract as a whole. In that case, the offeror shall explain that performance on individual orders is not assessed and provide the using activity’s single point of contact that can verify the Offeror’s performance. Even though individual task orders are not officially assessed, the offeror should present the dollar values of only the individual task order (versus the whole IDIQ contract). Each task order submitted shall be counted as one contract. Include rationale supporting your assertion of relevance, but note the Government is not bound by the offeror’s opinion of relevancy. The Government will perform an independent analysis in determining the relevancy of a contract based on the data provided and/or obtained. The determination of relevancy is contingent on an assessment of the contract type, dollar value, similarities and complexities of the efforts performed on the contract being reviewed when compared to those of the SWMS Group C requirements. Clearly link past performance to the factors/sub-factors in Section M. Offerors are required to explain what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the proposed effort. This may include a discussion of efforts accomplished by the Offeror to resolve problems encountered on prior contracts as well as past effort to identify and mange program risk.

L3.2 Past Performance Information Sheets. The offeror shall submit a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 Past Performance Information (PPI) Sheets (Section J Attachment 8) with an emphasis on the prime offeror. Offerors must submit information for those contracts which are relevant to demonstrate its ability to perform all of the work identified in the SOW.

L3.3 Past Performance Questionnaires. The offeror shall submit a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) (Section J Attachment 9) with an emphasis on the prime offeror. The completed questionnaire shall be submitted directly via email from the reference to karen.stevens@socom.mil and sherri.ashby@socom.mil by the due date established for receipt of offers. The Offeror is responsible for distributing the questionnaires and providing a tracking record that show who they sent them to and the contact information for the individuals. Once PPQ’s are completed by your POCs, the information contained therein shall be considered source selection information and shall not be released.

L3.4 Relevant Contracts. Relevancy will be determined based on contract references reflecting past and present performance over the past five years. Contract efforts will be considered either relevant or not relevant. In order to be considered relevant, the effort must have been performed by the same division or corporate business unit that is proposing to perform under this requirement. The Government will perform an independent analysis in determining the relevancy of a contract based on the data provided and/or obtained. When making relevancy determinations, the definitions in Table L.2 will be utilized.

Table L.2

Relevant (R)

Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant (NR)

Present/Past or Present Performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

L3.5 Subcontractor Consent/Client Authorization Letter. 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 PPI to the Offeror so the Offeror can respond to such information (Section J Attachment 10 Subcontractor Consent Letter). For each commercial customer citation, the Offeror shall also submit a client authorization letter (Section J Attachment 11 Client Authorization Letter).

L-4 VOLUME III, PROPOSAL COST (FACTOR 3)

L4.1 General. Cost information shall only be addressed within the cost volume. The offeror shall submit a Cost proposal IAW the following instructions. These instructions shall be used for generating the required rates including an explanation of the offeror’s compensation plan (Reference FAR 52.222-46), method of cost buildup, and method used in applying indirect rates, and fee. The Offeror should propose their labor pricing based on the provided definitions for the Labor Category identified in each task order Statement of Work (SOW). The proposed rates should be based on the contractor’s fiscal year (CFY) in accordance with their disclosed accounting practices and define that period in the cost proposal.

Offeror’s have the option of using the Attachment 3 pricing template; if it fits their company’s accounting practices, or providing their proposed costs in their company format. If an offeror chooses to submit in their format, they shall provide the same level of detail requested below (to include the basis of estimate for the proposed labor hours, and any direct or indirect rates) and all calculations utilized to provide visibility into the proposed rate structure. Regardless of the format utilized, all offerors must propose labor hours and rates for each labor category under all task orders provided.

Section J, Attachment 3 identifies the required labor categories for each task order. If the Government labor category detailed in the Attachment 3 is not the same as the labor category used by the offeror’s company, map the Government labor category based on the required qualifications and experience level to the labor category used by your company. In addition, provide the labor category title used by your company.

L4.2 Direct Labor Hours. Offerors are advised that Attachment 3, Tabs 3-5 are to be used to price your technical approach to provided task orders. Offerors are required to submit pricing for all 3 task orders. The Government has provided labor categories and the number of required FTEs per task order. Offerors are to propose the number of hours based on the Offeror’s disclosed accounting practices and their technical approach to meet the requirements of the task orders. Hours should be clearly identified by fiscal year, and prime vs. subcontractor(s) performing the work. Offerors shall provide the basis for the proposed hours. Any Other Direct Costs (ODC) required to execute shall be identified separately within the Task Order Pricing. If additional ODCs are proposed, offerors must provide detailed rationale.

Note: It is expected that IDIQ level personnel would be an indirect cost, if this is inconsistent with the offerors accounting practices, offerors shall include as a direct cost and provide basis of estimate.

L4.3 Direct Labor Rates. The offeror shall provide direct labor rates for each category included within Tabs 3-5. If any of the labor categories are to be performed by subcontractor(s), the rates submitted must be identified by subcontractor. The offeror, and any subcontractors proposed, shall submit detailed substantiation for all direct labor rates for which there is no available FPRA. The substantiation may include, but is not limited to, the methodology on how direct labor rates were developed (i.e. based on actual labor rates, average of actual labor rates, etc.), historical payroll records, salary survey, or other supporting documentation. Deviations between the rates used for the proposal and those documented by the FPRA or historical records require written explanation. When proposing, Offerors shall propose for every labor competency level. Failure to do so will render the proposal incomplete, and the entire proposal will be unawardable.

L4.4 Indirect Rates. The Offeror will complete Tab 2 with their proposed indirect rates. Offerors shall provide a detailed explanation for the basis of the proposed indirect rates (i.e., Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA) dated xx/xx/20XX; Unaudited Forward Pricing Rate Submission; Budgeted rates as of __________). If the rates are not based on a current FPRA, provide detailed build-up of the indirect rates (i.e., listing of all pool expenses and base utilized) and basis for increases (i.e., escalation/de-escalation) by CFY. The indirect rates included on Tab 2 will be used to populate the total cost on Tabs 3-5.

L4.5 Subcontractors. If subcontractors are being proposed, the Offeror will provide the same level of detail requested of the prime for all proposed direct labor hours and direct labor and indirect rates by completing Attachment 3. If the subcontractor(s) object to providing that level of detail due to proprietary data, the Prime may include the agreed to FFP and/or T&M fully loaded subcontractor rates on Tabs 3-5. In accordance with FAR 15.404-3, the Offeror shall include the prime’s analysis of cost or price analyses to establish the reasonableness of the proposed subcontract prices. If the prime cannot determine price reasonableness, the subcontractors should complete a copy of Attachment 3 and submit to the Contracting Officer.

L4.6 Fee. The proposed fee will become the maximum allowable fixed fee on all future task orders. For Task Orders 1 – 3, the Offeror may elect to propose a lower fee. The fee per Task Orders 1 – 3 will be input on the Tab 2.

L-5 VOLUME IV, ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIAL

L5.1 General. The purpose of this volume is to provide information to the Government for preparing the contract document and supporting file. Offerors shall provide the following additional administrative material.

L5.2 Facility Security Clearance. The offeror must possess, or acquire prior to award of the contract, a Top Secret Facility Clearance (FCL) as accredited by the Defense Security Service (DSS) in accordance with the contract level Contract Security classification Specification (DD Form 254). If the offeror does not currently possess a TS facility clearance, they shall submit evidence that demonstrates they will obtain a TS facility clearance prior to the anticipated award of 05 January 2015. Storage of information it is not anticipated to be required at the contract level; however, the contractor shall meet all requirements of the Task Order level DD Form 254 requirements.

USSOCOM cannot sponsor a FCL without a contract in place. Since the solicitation itself does not require any access to classified material; an offeror that does not currently possess a Top Secret FCL can submit as part of their proposal, evidence that the process has been initiated with DSS under another contract award to include status on the accreditation process. If the apparent successful offeror does not have a TS FCL prior to award and is unable to provide cleared personnel to begin performance at the start of the first task order (SORDAC Support), the offeror will be ineligible for award. The anticipated start of performance for the first task order awarded under this contract is 09 Feb 2015. The award of the Group C SWMS contract and any task orders will not be delayed for the FCL to be obtained.

L5.3 Contract Forms and Certifications. Include the following as part of the CD-ROM files:

a. Proposal cover page which includes names, office phone numbers, cell phone numbers, and email addresses for individuals who are authorized to discuss the proposal with government personnel on behalf of the offeror.

b. A conformed contract copy from this RFP, to include a Solicitation, Offer, and Award, Standard Form 33 signed at block 17 by an official authorized to contractually bind the offeror. The offeror must complete the following sections within the RFP for these criteria:

1. Section A – Solicitation/Contract Form: Completion of Blocks 12- 18 (Standard Form 33)

2. Section I – Contract Clauses: Refer to Section I of the solicitation and complete all fill-ins.

3. Section K – Representations, Certifications and Disclosures: Completed representations, certifications acknowledgements and statements.

L5.4 Current Adequate Accounting System. IAW FAR Part 30; Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) do not apply to small business concerns. IAW FAR 16.306 (c), no CPFF contract may be awarded unless the limitations in FAR 16.301-3 are met. One of the limitations cited is that the contractor’s accounting system must be adequate for determining costs. The offeror shall provide valid documentation from DCMA, DCAA or other Federal Audit Agency that they have an adequate accounting system for operating Government cost type contracts to be considered for award. The offeror may provide other information that allows the contracting officer to determine that the contractor's accounting system will permit timely development of all necessary cost data for the cost type CLINs and the negotiation of cost in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations and applicable supplements in order to be considered for award. If the Offeror does not currently have valid documentation (within the last 3 years) regarding an adequate accounting system, the Offeror shall complete Attachment 12 –Modified SF 1408 Preaward Survey of Prospective Accounting System Checklist with supporting documentation. An advanced copy of the Offeror's Modified SF 1408 Preaward Survey of Prospective Accounting System Checklist with supporting documentation shall be forwarded to the cognizance DCAA and to the Contracting Officer. Offeror’s are cautioned that determination of the adequacy of the accounting system must be accomplished to be eligible for contract award. Therefore, offerors shall be prepared to support DCAA audits upon the initiation of the audit.

L5.5 Organizational Conflict of Interest. See Section H (1). The restrictions in H.1 apply to future USSOCOM contracts. If the Offeror or its subcontractors are currently performing USSOCOM contracts, please identify those contracts and include a plan to mitigate any OCI issues. If identified OCI issues cannot be adequately mitigated, the offeror will be ineligible for award.

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract resulting from this solicitation. Task orders will be awarded on a CPFF-LOE basis.

(End of provision)

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The following have been modified:

EVALUATION

M-1 EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

M1.1 Basis for Award: The Government will select for award the proposal that is most advantageous and represents the best overall value to the Government, based on the evaluation factors and sub-factors. Within the best value continuum, the Government will employ a tradeoff analysis utilizing the following factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Cost. The Source Selection Authority will determine which proposal is most advantageous to the Government.

In order to be eligible for award, a proposal must comply in all material respects with the requirements of the law, regulation and the terms and conditions set forth in this solicitation; and the offeror must be determined responsible according to the standards set forth in FAR Subpart 9.1. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the offeror’s proposal being considered unawardable. The Government may award to a higher priced offeror, where the decision is consistent with the evaluation factors.

M1.2 Evaluation. The evaluation will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.3 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 215.3. The Government will evaluate all proposals received against Technical, Past Performance, and Cost. Technical is more important than past performance; past performance is more important than cost; when combined, non-cost factors are significantly more important than cost. Technical sub-factors, Program Management and Task Order Management Plan, are listed in descending order of importance; task orders within sub-factor 2 Task Order Management Plan are of equal importance.

M1.3 Competitive Range/Discussions. Discussions will be held with those offerors determined to be in the competitive range. The KO may establish a competitive range comprised of the most highly rated proposals based on the rating of each offeror’s Technical, Past Performance, and Cost proposal against the evaluation criteria.

M1.4 Evaluation Rating Methods. Each Factor will be will be rated IAW Section M - Table 1.

Table M.1

Color

Color

M1.5 FACTOR 1: Technical. Under the Technical Factor, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s proposed Program Management Plan and the offeror’s proposed TOMP for each TO provided. Color ratings will be assigned to sub-factors 1 and 2.

M1.5.1 Sub-factor 1, Program Management. Under the Factor 1, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s proposed program management plans as follows:

a. Offeror’s proposed management approach demonstrates an efficient and executable administration for overall management of work effort to include planning, monitoring, control and communication to manage cost, schedule and performance of awarded IDIQ. This shall include management of geographically dispersed efforts, multiple task orders and multiple subcontractors.

b. Offeror’s proposed management approach demonstrates that its process meets the IDIQ SOW requirements to include rapid response to multiple, diverse tasks.

c. Offeror’s proposed management approach ensures proper security clearances are initiated and maintained.

d. Offeror’s proposal demonstrates an effective process for meeting the requirements of OCONUS support (i.e. Synchronized Redeployment and Operation Tracker (SPOT), Theater Business Clearance, DOCPER, TESA).

e. Offeror’s proposal demonstrates an effective process for recruitment, retention and training of qualified personnel.

f. Key Personnel resumes demonstrate an understanding of the requirements and the effort required to effectively manage the IDIQ contract.

g. The proposed OCI mitigation plan shall:

1. Demonstrated OCI Management approach will ensure protection of another company’s proprietary information as well as Government information.

2. Identify how employee conflict of interest training and compliance with non-disclosure policy will be in compliance with FAR 9.5 and Section H Organizational Conflict of Interest Clause.

3. Demonstrate robust OCI Management approach to avoid and or mitigate organizational conflict of interest and how resolution of potential, actual and perceived OCI will be handled.

h. The offeror’s QCP shall demonstrate effective quality control and demonstrates adequate measures to ensure quality and timeliness.

M1.5.2 Sub-factor 2, TOMP. The Government will evaluate the offeror’s technical approach to managing and executing each of the task orders identified below and assign a color rating. The Government will combine individual task order color ratings to form an aggregate color rating for Sub-factor 2, Task Order Management. The following task orders will be the basis for evaluation, and each task order is of equal importance.

Sub Factor 2a: TOMP – SORDAC Support

Sub Factor 2b: TOMP – SOFM Budget Formulation Financial Support

Sub-Factor 2c: TOMP – J8S Analytical and Technical Support.

M1.5.2.1 Personnel. For each TO, offeror demonstrates an ability to effectively manage and execute the requirements outlined in the SOW, providing appropriate insight and functional expertise. The personnel proposed demonstrates an understanding of the requirement without introducing unacceptable risk.

M1.5.2.2 Transition Plan. The transition plan demonstrates a sound management approach to execute a realistic, organized, seamless and timely task order transition. The transition plan demonstrates effectively interfacing with the Government during transition.

M1.5.2.3 Quality. The proposed task order metrics demonstrate the offeror’s ability to maintain an inspection system that is integrated into the overall management approach and meet the requirements of the SOW.

M1.5.3 Technical Ratings. Technical sub-factors will be rated and assigned a color rating IAW Section M - Table M.2.

Table M.2

SECTION M - Table 2 Technical/Program Management Evaluation Ratings

M1.6 FACTOR 2: Past Performance. The Past Performance evaluation considers the offeror’s demonstrated record of performance in providing services and products the same as or similar to those spelled out in the SOW as either a Prime contractor or a subcontractor. The Past Performance evaluation shall focus on relevancy as defined in Section L regarding how well the contractor performed or is performing the same or similar type of work under other Government contracts.

M1.6.1 The Government will conduct an in-depth review and evaluation of all performance data obtained to determine how closely the work performed under those efforts relates to the current requirement. The past performance evaluation will be based on the data gathered by information sheets, questionnaires, interviews, and the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System reports as available through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System. The Government is not limited to these resources.

M1.6.2 The Government will evaluate the past performance of the efforts that meet the relevancy in Section L Table 3 in order to determine the Government’s overall level of confidence in the offeror’s ability to successfully perform the required effort described in Section M Table 3.

Table M.3

Unknown Confidence (Neutral) No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

M1.7 FACTOR 3: Cost. The Offeror’s Cost Volume will be evaluated using one or more of the techniques defined in FAR 15.404, in order to determine if the most probable cost (MPC) is reasonable.