H92239-16-R-0001_AMENDMENT_0001_POSTED_15_APR_16.pdf

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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

The purpose of this amendment is the follow ing:

a. To provide answ ers to questions as received from interested vendors in the posted Questions & Answ ers

b. To change CLINS 0001AA-4001AA and CLINS 0001AE - 4001AE as stated in the Summary of Changes.

c. To incorporate changes/corrections in the Performance Work Statement (highlighted in yellow ) as a result of the questions received from interested vendors.

d. All other terms and condiditons remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 41

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Apr-2016

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 H92239-16-R-0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Mar-2016

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 1 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

15-Apr-2016

CODE

HQ US ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS CMD, DCSC

ATTN: AOCO (CONTRACTING)

BLDG E-2929

DESERT STORM DRIVE

FORT BRAGG NC 28310

H92239 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

H92239-16-R-0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

SUBCLIN 0001AA

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 1st SFG(A) to include MPC canines, 7-week Handler Training Course, Equipment, and Lodging IAW the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

To:

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 1st SFG(A) to include MPC canines, 7-week Handler Training Course, MPC Equipment Package, and Lodging IAW the Performance Work Statement (PWS)..

SUBCLIN 0001AE

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 75th Ranger Regiment to include MPC canines, 7-week Handler Training Course, Equipment, and Lodging IAW the Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

To:

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 75th Ranger Regiment to include MPC canines, 7-week Handler Training Course, MPC Equipment Package, and Lodging IAW the Performance Work Statement (PWS)..

SUBCLIN 1001AA

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 1st SFG(A) to include MPC canines, 7-week Handler Training Course, Equipment, and Lodging IAW the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

To:

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 1st SFG(A) to include MPC

SUBCLIN 1001AE

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 75th Ranger Regiment to include MPC canines, 7-week Handler Training Course, Equipment, and Lodging IAW the Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

To:

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 75th Ranger Regiment to include

SUBCLIN 2001AA

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 1st SFG(A) to include MPC canines, 7-week Handler Training Course, Equipment, and Lodging IAW the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

To:

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 1st SFG(A) to include MPC

SUBCLIN 2001AE

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 75th Ranger Regiment to include MPC canines, 7-week Handler Training Course, Equipment, and Lodging IAW the Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

To:

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 75th Ranger Regiment to include

SUBCLIN 3001AA

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 1st SFG(A) to include MPC canines, 7-week Handler Training Course, Equipment, and Lodging IAW the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

To:

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 1st SFG(A) to include MPC

SUBCLIN 3001AE

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 75th Ranger Regiment to include MPC canines, 7-week Handler Training Course, Equipment, and Lodging IAW the Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

To:

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 75th Ranger Regiment to include

SUBCLIN 4001AA

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 1st SFG(A) to include MPC canines, 7-week Handler Training Course, Equipment, and Lodging IAW the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

To:

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 1st SFG(A) to include MPC

SUBCLIN 4001AE

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 75th Ranger Regiment to include MPC canines, 7-week Handler Training Course, Equipment, and Lodging IAW the Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

To:

The Contractor shall provide a full Multi-Purpose Canine & Handler Package for 75th Ranger Regiment to include

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

ADDENDUM to 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR

1) Replace paragraph (b) entitled “Submission of Offerors” with the following instructions:

(b) Submission of Offerors. Submit signed and dated offer at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation.

Failure to provide all required documents or information may exclude the Offerors from further consideration. Only signed offers submitted on IAW the instructions contained herein will be accepted.

1. This is an all-electronic solicitation release. No hard copies will be mailed. Amendments to the solicitation will be posted to www.fedbizopps.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 the 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. The proposal and corresponding program will be unclassified and treated as Source Selection Sensitive Information. It is also the responsibility of the vendor to ensure that the Contracting Office received their quote submission by the due date annotated in Block 6.

2. All proposals shall be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of the solicitation. Any commitments made in the proposal shall become part of the resultant contract. Any significant inconsistency, if unexplained, raises a fundamental issue of the offerors understanding and/or ability to perform under a contract. This may be a basis for rejection of the proposal. In no case shall words like “we will comply with the requirements of the contract,” or equivalent statements, be acceptable to meet the requirements of this RFP.

Failure to comply with these instructions may result in an offerors proposal being excluded from further consideration for award. Offerors shall submit with their proposals a list of names and telephone numbers of persons authorized to conduct negotiations.

3. All inquiries during the solicitation phase should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Valaida J.

Bradford, Contracting Specialist, bradforv@soc.mil and courtesy copy (cc:) the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) Ms. Jennifer Payne at jennifer.payne@soc.mil. Offerors are requested to review the solicitation and submit only written questions and/or comments with email subject line reference: Ref: MPC-H92239-16-R-0001. All questions must be submitted no later than 12 April 2016 by 12:00 p.m. to allow a reasonable time for the Government to respond. All questions submitted after that date and time may not be answered.

4. The evaluation will consist of an evaluation of the Qualifying Criteria and Factors 1-3 (Technical Capability, Past and Present Performance and Price) outlined below. After completion of the evaluation, the Government may establish a competitive range and conduct discussions. The Government reserves the right for efficiency purposes to only include the most highly rated proposals in the competitive range. The Government intends to award a single award as a result of this solicitation.

5. Proposals shall not contain classified information.

6. Qualifying Criteria (Volume 1). All listed qualifying criteria submissions will be evaluated on a pass or fail basis. The qualifying criteria proposal shall be organized in Tab format in the order listed in 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items and submitted in accordance with these instructions.

7. Factor 1-Technical Capability (Volume 2) shall be prepared IAW these instructions and will be evaluated IAW the evaluation criteria in 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items.

8. Factor 2- Past and Present Performance (Volume 3) shall be organized in Tab format in the order listed in 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items and submitted in accordance with these instructions.

9. Factor 3-Price (Volume 4) shall be prepared IAW these instructions and will be evaluated IAW the evaluation criteria in 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors -Commercial Items.

10. Hand delivery is permitted by a person from an offerors/teaming partner's staff. A messenger service delivering a package is not considered a hand delivery. All hand-carried proposal documents, to include CD- ROMs/DVDs, shall be delivered to the address below. Offerors are requested to provide a 24-hour notice to the Point of Contact (POC) at the telephone number below to provide notification of pending arrival:

HQs, USASOC Bldg. E-2929 Desert Storm Drive - Near the Intersection of Reilly & Yadkin Roads mailto:bradforv@soc.mil mailto:jennifer.payne@soc.mil mailto:jennifer.z.payne.civ@mail.mil mailto:jennifer.z.payne.civ@mail.mil

Fort Bragg, NC 28310-9110 Primary Telephone: Ms. Valaida J. Bradford, (910) 396-0560 Alternate: Ms. Jennifer Payne, (910) 432-6978

11. Mailing Instructions. Submit clearly marked proposals to:

HQs, USASOC ATTN: AOCO- Contracting Office (Ms. Valaida Bradford) Bldg. E-2929 Desert Storm Drive Fort Bragg, NC 28310-9110

12. Proposal Format. Format of the proposal volumes (and any resulting responses to Evaluations Notices (ENs) shall be as follows:

i. A page shall be an 8 ½ X 11” sheet of paper. Text size shall be no smaller than what is equivalent to Microsoft Word, Times New Roman, 10 point, uncompressed font.

ii. Pages shall be single sided, one and one half spaced, with a minimum of one (1) inch margins on all sides. A cover sheet should be bound in each CD, clearly marked as to volume number, title, “original” or copy number, solicitation identification, and the offeror's name. The coversheet, table of contents, title page, glossary, acronym lists, and tab dividers are not included in the page count. In the event Offeror creates an ambiguity in their numbering of pages, the Government may exercise its own discretion in counting pages.

iii. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used with an explanation for each.

iv. Pages shall be dated and numbered sequentially by volume.

v. Elaborate format, color representations are not desirable. Any pages that are changed (as the result of negotiations) should be of a different color (as specified by the Contracting Officer) and have changed information clearly marked by a vertical line in the right margin of the page and/or circling if changing data in a chart. The offeror shall indicate the new date on revised pages.

vi. 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. For tables, charts, graphs, and figures, the text shall be no smaller than equivalent to Microsoft Word 8 point, Times New Roman. These pages shall count as one (1) page each and may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, and schematics; not for pages of text.

vii. Electronic copies must also be provided on CD-ROMs/DVDs, read-only memory. For the protected version, the Government will accept a PDF. For the unprotected version, Microsoft Office 2007, presentation and spreadsheet products are acceptable. Changes, as a result of negotiations, will be conformed on CD-ROMs/DVDs and have changed information clearly marked by highlighting the changed information.

13. Proposal Submission Requirements

Proposal Submissions Volume Factor Electronic Copies Number of Pages

Qualifying Criteria 1 N/A 1 protected version;

1 unprotected

No Limit

Technical Capability

Phase I Subfactor PI-1: Program of Instruction

(POI) Approach

2 1 1 protected version;

1 unprotected

20 + Executive Summary (5 pages)

Subfactor PI-2: Technical Qualifications Subfactor PI-3: MPC Canine Selection and

Training Approach Subfactor PI-4: Quality Control Approach

Phase II

Subfactor PII-1-Suitability of Facilities Subfactor PII-2-POI Application

Demonstration

Past Performance 3 2 1 protected version;

1 unprotected

20 + SF 294/295 +

Consent Letters+ Explanation, if required

Price 4 3 1 protected version;

1 unprotected

No Limit

14. VOLUME 1 – QUALIFYING CRITERIA. Provide documentation, as required below, in order for the Government to determine if appropriate information is provided for the offeror to pass the requirements.

14.1. Contract Forms and Certifications. Include the following data in Qualifying Criteria (Volume 1) in the format indicated. Designate on the volume cover which proposal package contains the original, executed copy of the RFP and which contains copies.

14.2. Section 1 – Proposal cover letter or proposal cover page (include names, office phone and facsimile numbers, if applicable, cell phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for proposal POCs.

14.3. Section 2 – A conformed contract copy from this RFP with the original signature of an official authorized to contractually bind the offeror in Block 30A of the SF 1449. The offeror must complete the following sections within the RFP for these criteria:

• Solicitation for Commercial Items (SF 1449), Blocks 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30

• All Representations, Certifications and Disclosures

15. VOLUME 2 – FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

15.1. Executive Summary. This section is limited to five (5) pages, but is not included in the page limit for Volume 2. It should contain, in no more than five (5) pages, a concise summary of the offerors proposed approach to the Multi-Purpose Canine and Handler Training Support. The table of contents, title page, acronym lists, and tab dividers are not included in the page count. The Executive Summary shall include a declaration statement that acknowledges and accepts, without exceptions, all Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.

15.2. Phase I-Written Proposal

15.2.1. Subfactor PI-1: Program of Instruction Approach.

(i) The offeror shall provide its understanding of a multi-purpose canine vs a single purpose/dual purpose canine. The offeror shall provide a detailed narrative that conveys the offeror’s methodologies, techniques, and a technical approach to meet the required objectives in the performance of technical requirements identified in PWS (and related Program of Instruction (POI). The narrative shall include its understanding of how to:

(a) Train a soldier with no canine experience, to handle a multi-purpose canine in basic and combat situations.

(b) Provide pre-trained (Pre-trained; Basic Obedience; Gunfire Steady; Imprinted on all Explosive Odor per this PWS; Tracking up to 200M; Basic Patrol Work) Multi-Purpose Canines capable of on and off leash forensic Explosive Ordinance Detection (EOD) for area, route/road, vehicle and building clearance, Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE), pursuit, tracking/trailing, patrol/bite-work, close quarter combat apprehension, and bite and hold capability to restrain fleeing subjects by using less lethal means.

(ii) The offeror shall address the specific program of instruction as it pertains to the PWS.

Additionally, the approach shall address the following, but is not limited to:

a. Student/Instructor Ratios;

b. Tracking/Training in Urban and Rural Terrain;

c. Detection;

d. Tactical Obedience;

e. Steady under gunfire;

f. Bite/Muzzle Work;

g. Building Searches;

h. Area Search, Personnel and Explosives;

i. Health and Care of a Working Dog;

j. Mounted and Dismounted Infiltration;

k. Combat Mission Scenarios;

l. Vehicle Searches;

m. Scent Cone, Wind Scent, Odor Classes and theory, Pitch Tones and Inflections pertaining to your command voice, Leash Control, Search Patterns, Drives and Instincts, the Decoy and his importance in training, upkeep of training records, commands, and all basic veterinarian classes.

n. Course Evaluations

15.2.2. Subfactor PI-2: Technical Qualifications.

(i) The offeror shall demonstrate relevancy of corporate experience and core competency in conducting the required training.

(ii) The offeror shall address all required experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, training and education levels for each labor category (including key personnel).

15.2.3. Subfactor PI-3: Canine Selection Approach.

(i) The offeror shall address the canine assessment and selection approach as it pertains to include but not limited breed, age, sex, height, weight, color, health, performance, and disposition.

(ii) The offeror shall also discuss how and where the canines are obtained.

15.2.4. Subfactor PI-4: Quality Control Approach.

(i) The offeror shall describe the method for providing internal quality control over daily work performance and procedures for corrective action to include inspection techniques, documentation reports, standards, gates, After Action Reports (AARs).

15.3. Phase II: Site Survey

15.3.1. Subfactor P2-1: Suitability of Facilities

(i) The Government will conduct a site survey to each acceptable offeror's site to assess proposed personnel, the training locations, veterinary clinic, lodging accommodations, kennels, equipment, equipment storage, etc. Prior to the site visit; the offeror shall send the Government a proposed Agenda that delineates the day's activities.

15.3.2. Subfactor P2-2: Program of Instruction Application (Demo)

(i) The Government will conduct a site survey to each acceptable offeror's site to assess the POI application of the approach presented in Phase I.

16. VOLUME 3 – FACTOR 2 - Past Performance

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

1. Table of Contents

2. Past Performance Information Sheets

3. Consent Letters executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing release of adverse past performance information so the offeror can respond to such information. **Excluded from page limit for Volume 3

16.2. Past Performance Information Sheets. Submit information on contracts considered most recent and relevant in demonstrating the ability to perform the proposed effort. The offeror shall submit a maximum of five (5) and a minimum of three (3) Performance Information Sheets identifying active or completed contracts, either Government or commercial. Performance Information Sheets for each contract is limited to five (5) pages (does not include any organizational history, SF 294, Subcontracting Report for Individual Contracts, and 295, Summary Subcontract Report, or audit data). Offerors are cautioned that the Government will 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 requests the offeror provide references including current POCs for each contract identified. Contact information for each POC and reference shall include both a phone number and email address.

16.2.1. Offerors shall submit information on contracts that are considered relevant in demonstrating the ability to perform the proposed overall effort in the information sheets. Information sheets shall include specific information for each effort regarding experience IAW 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 was not applicable or relevant on the Information Sheet. Offerors should clearly show:

a. Contractor management experience,

b. Key management personnel expertise,

c. Management of subcontractors

d. Performance in recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining personnel in similar environments; including access to highly specialized skill sets and Subject Matter Experts (SME).

e. Provide a brief narrative for each contract or subcontract listed. Explain the nature of the work involved and the extent the work involved was/is similar to the MPC effort in terms of operation, contract scope, schedule, and risk.

16.2.2. Offerors are required to complete and send questionnaires with a cover letter and Technical Exhibit 1, to all POCs for those contracts identified in the submitted information sheets (same limitations for number of questionnaires as information sheets apply). Preferred POCs are, in order of descending preference, program manager, Procuring Contracting Officer, technical or engineering lead, and Administrative Contracting Officer.

POCs could also include end users, Government agency and/or commercial customers, and contracting officer representative (COR). For tracking purposes, the Offeror shall include a listing of all POC's, dates, and email addresses to which the questionnaires were sent.

16.3. Recent and Relevant Contracts. Recency is defined as an action within the past three (3) years.

Relevancy will be determined based on contract references reflecting past and present performance over the past three (3) years which is relevant to the following:

16.3.1. For the prime offerors, relevancy is defined as contracts that are most similar to this overall effort.

Some of the factors in determining relevancy include: diversity of required expertise, scope of PWS/SOW, magnitude, project complexity, business management and control processes, contract type(s), number of canines required, special operations support, and other DoD support.

16.3.2. For proposed subcontractors/teaming partners, relevancy is defined by that which reflects experience in the area of expertise the subcontractor is projected to actually perform under the MPC program, (i.e. specific areas in the PWS).

16.3.3. When making the relevancy determination the definitions contained within Table 1 below will be utilized.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Table 1. RELEVANCY CRITERIA TABLE

Relevant (R) Present/Past Performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant (NR)

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

17. VOLUME 4 – FACTOR 3 - Price

17.1. The offeror shall submit a total price for each contract line item number (CLIN) contained within the Schedule for Supplies and Services of the SF1449 within one Microsoft Excel 2007 document with separate tabs for each contract year and one tab for a total overall summary price. All pricing shall be to two (2) decimal places. All prices will be provided as Firm Fixed Price per the Schedule, therefore all proposed prices shall be inclusive of all direct (i.e., direct labor, material, and other direct costs) and associated indirect costs plus fee/profit related to each CLIN. Proposed prices shall be identified by base and option periods. Each price proposal should clearly indicate the appropriate Schedule B CLIN for each year (generic examples, i.e. CLIN 0001AA for base year, CLIN 1001AA for option 1, etc.).

17.2. Data beyond that required by these instructions shall not be submitted unless it is considered essential to document or support the offerors price position. All information relating to cost or pricing data must be included in the section of the proposal designated as the Price Volume. Under no circumstances shall cost or pricing information be included elsewhere in the proposal.

2) Replace paragraph (e) entitled “Multiple offers” with the following instructions:

(e) Multiple quotes. Vendors should submit only one proposal presenting the terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

4) Replace paragraph (h) entitled “Multiple awards” with the following instructions:

(h) Multiple awards. The Government will award on an “all or none” basis.

EXHIBIT 1

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

MULTIPURPOSE CANINE AND HANDLER TRAINING SUPPORT

PLEASE SEE SEPARATELY ATTACHED FORM

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Multi-Purpose Canine and Handlers Training

Part I

General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Multi-Purpose Canine and Handlers Training support. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor personnel.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, training, equipment, skilled canines, supplies, facilities, lodging, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Multi-Purpose Canine and Handlers Training support, as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract and consistently with the established standards in this PWS and contract.

1.1.1. The United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) has established a Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) program utilizing specially trained canines to support its mission. To sustain this program, the Government requires a contractor with the capability of providing a Special Operations Forces Multi-Purpose Canines and a Handlers Course utilizing the latest proven and accepted methodologies in the Canine Community.

1.2. Objectives. The Contractor shall provide a Multi-purpose Canine Handlers Course that will:

(a) Train a soldier with no canine experience, to handle a multi-purpose canine in basic and combat situations.

(b) Provide pre-trained (Pre-trained; Basic Obedience; Gunfire Steady; Imprinted on all Explosive Odor per this PWS; Tracking up to 200M; Basic Patrol Work) Multi-Purpose Canines capable of on and off leash Explosive Detection (EOD) for area, route/road, vehicle and building clearance, pursuit, tracking/trailing, patrol/bite-work, close quarter combat apprehension, and bite and hold capability to restrain fleeing subjects by using less lethal means.

1.3. Scope: This PWS outlines the requirements for training of new and experienced MPC handlers, and the procedures for contractors submitting MPCs for evaluation and procurement by USASOC. It is intended to provide specific guidance to contractors, and document the Government’s and the contractor’s responsibilities in the MPC team (canine and handler) training and canine procurement / training process. The successful contractor(s) shall supply canines, equipment, lodging and training of MPC teams in accordance with the specific requirements set forth in this document.

1.4. Ordering Periods: The ordering period of performance shall be for a one (1) Base Year period of 12 months and four (4) 12-month optional ordering periods.

1.5. General Information

1.5.1. Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government . The Contactor shall ensure that established standards of medical care, training and canine well-being are maintained.

(a) Specifically, the Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

(1) Contractor shall be subject to scheduled and/or random testing by trained Government teams to assess proficiency of the student MPC Teams (handlers and Canines) in conducting search patrols, apprehensions bites, man-tracking/trailing and searching for and locating explosive devices in varied settings during realistic scenarios. Testing shall be conducted at contractor facilities.

(2) Ensuring the well-being and readiness of canines by establishing and maintaining medicine and healthy care of the canines.

(3) Conducting training to ensure all training objectives are met as set forth in the approved POI.

(4) Maintaining comprehensive knowledge of explosive detection and canine care and handling.

(5) Maintaining comprehensive knowledge of military and K-9 working dog industry rules/regulations, practices, and procedures pertaining to search and seizure, bomb threats, detection, and related emergencies.

(6) Maintaining environmentally-controlled, Veterinary approved, kennels (which will meet all DoS specifications and are approved for safety and cleanliness, standard vari-kennels, crates, trailers are the norm, however inspected for safety and health and welfare of animal).

(7) Maintaining environmentally controlled kennel for efficiently and safely housing canines.

Government facilities shall not be used to kennel canines.

(8) Maintaining the cleanliness of the canine area.

(b) Guarantee:

(1) General health of the canine to be guaranteed for 1-year (12 months).

(2) General sociability and workability of the canine to be guaranteed for 1-year (12 months).

(3) Elective ovariohysterectomy (spay) or prophylactic gastropexy surgeries performed by the Government on the dog prior to any return to the Contractor shall not void the guarantee/warranty or return policy.

1.5.1.1. Quality Control Program: The Government is committed to a highly interactive relationship between quality control by the Contractor and quality assurance by the government recipient of services. This relationship shall be achieved through an effective Prevention Based Quality Control Program dedicated to ensuring the best possible products and services to end users. The Contractor shall provide their final written Quality Control Plan (QCP) no later than (NLT) 30 days within contract award and within five (5) days of any proposed changed [to the COR and KO.

1.5.1.1.1. The Contractor’s quality program shall demonstrate its prevention-based outlook by meeting the objectives stated in the PWS throughout all areas of performance. The QCP shall be developed to specify the

Contractor’s responsibility for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. The QCP as a minimum shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints.

1.5.1.1.2. Upon request from the COR, the Contractor shall provide, all reports generated as a result of the Contractor’s quality control efforts. This shall include any summary information used to track quality control, including any charts/graphs.

1.5.1.1.3. The Contractor’s QCP shall be incorporated into and become part of this contract after the plan has been accepted by the KO. Proposed changes made after KO acceptance shall be submitted in writing through the COR to the KO for review and acceptance prior to implementing any revision. The Contractor’s QCP shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and shall include the Contractor’s procedures to routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to ensure the Contractor is meeting the performance standards and requirements of the contract.

1.5.1.2. Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR): When the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, a CDR will be issued. The Contractor shall reply in writing within five (5) work days from the date of receipt of the CDR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

1.5.1.3. Quality Assurance: The COR will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the COR must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the Contractor or designated on-site representative to initial the observation to acknowledge the defective performance. The acknowledgement of the observation does not necessarily constitute Contractor concurrence with the observation, only that the Contractor has been made aware of the defective performance.

1.5.2. Place of Performance: All dog and handler training shall be conducted on-site at Contractor's location.

Occupied and unoccupied training locations will be used. An occupied location is defined as one where human and associated odors are present. The Contractor’s training location shall have available several separate and different training areas for Patrol, OB, Detection, and Tracking to prevent saturation and repetition. Over time, the canines learn the hides, rooms, terrain, etc. Training shall vary daily and weekly and progress from day to night. Training facilities/aides shall have a recommended five (5) different types of vehicles for searching, multiple rooms, and various floor surfaces to include stairs (open and closed). Tracking shall be on concrete/asphalt areas, near traffic, heavily vegetated areas, with water, and other types of surface to expose the canine to realistic training.

1.5.3. Security Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information sensitive to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that dissemination or use other that as specified in the PWS would be adverse to the interest of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor nor Contractor personnel will divulge or release information developed or obtained in the course of Contractor performance, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer through the USASOC MPC Program Managers. Any question on the release or use of information, or doubt a person’s authority to request information, will be addressed to the Contracting Officer or the COR.

1.5.3.1. Inquiries, Comments, and Complaints: The Contractor shall direct to the COR and the Contracting Officer all inquiries, comments, or complaints arising from the matters observed, experienced, or learned as a result of, or in connection with performance, the resolution of which may require dissemination of official information.

1.5.3.2. Release of Contract Information: No information pertaining to this contract may be disclosed in proposals to Government agencies in response to requests for past performance assessments.

1.5.3.3. Release of Information by the Contractor: The Contractor shall not release any information (including photographs, files, public announcements, statements, denials or confirmations) on any part of the subject matters of this contract or any phase of this course program hereunder without the prior written approval of the of the Contracting Officer, through the USASOC MPC Program Managers. The Contractor shall not release information regarding individuals associated with this contract without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.5.3.4. Access and general protection policy and procedures. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to an Army or USSOCOM controlled installation, facility, or area shall comply with applicable security policies and procedures (provided by the government representative). This includes policies pertaining to the use or prohibition of electronic recorders, devices, cameras, etc. If the Contractor is required to take photographs or videos on a Government Installation, the Contractor must obtain written permission from the Senior Commander. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation and facility access requirements to be completed by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, USSOCOM, USASOC and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.5.3.5. iWATCH training. The Vendor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Anti-terrorism Officer (ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR or the designated security office. Training shall be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees' commencing performance with the results reported to the COR no later than 90days after contract award and new employees' commencing performance.

1.5.3.6. OPSEC SOP/Plan requirements. The vendor shall develop an Operations Security(OPSEC) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible government OPSEC Officer per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan will specify the government's critical information, why it must be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. In addition, the vendor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The vendor will ensure that this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified IAW AR 530-1.

1.5.3.7. Requirement for OPSEC training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contract employees must complete OPSEC Level I training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contract employees must complete annual OPSEC Awareness Training.

1.5.3.8. Pre-screen applicants using E-Verify Program. The Vendor must pre-screen applicants using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The vendor must ensure that the applicant has two valid forms of government issued identification. An initial list of applicants must be provided to the COR later than 7 business days after the initial contract award to start the CI-focused security screening process.

1.5.4. Special Qualifications.

1.5.4.1. General:

1.5.4.1.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel performing work under this contract possess and maintain current certifications as indicated in PWS and security requirements during the execution of this contract.

1.5.4.1.2. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all contract requirements. They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the general public.

1.5.4.1.3. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be U.S. citizens unless the provisions of Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance have been fully completed and approval has been granted by the Government for the non-U.S. citizen to perform the required support.

1.5.4.1.4. The Contractor shall be properly licensed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) to possess and store explosive substances and shall have an approved magazine on-site at their kennel or training location for the storage of explosives. If such license is lost or revoked during the contract period, the Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within 72 hours.

1.5.4.2. Key Personnel

1.5.4.2.1. Key personnel shall not be added to or removed from the contract without express acknowledgement of the COR. Any changes to the working status of these key personnel shall be transmitted (in writing) to the KO/COR within ten (10) work days of the proposed change. If, for any reason, any of the key personnel becomes, or is expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days the contractor shall promptly replace personnel with personnel who possess qualifications equal to or better than that of the original employee. The Contractor shall ensure all key personnel terminated or released from employment under this contract are replaced within ten (10) work days of the termination.

1.5.4.2.2. The following are considered key personnel by the Government: The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager (PM) who shall be responsible for the performance of the work under this contract. The name of this person, and an Alternate Program Manager (APM), who shall act for the Contractor when the PM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO at the post award conference. The PM or APM shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The PM or APM shall be available between the hours of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.5.4.2.3. Key Personnel (PM and APM) Qualifications/Credentials:

1.5.4.2.3.1. 1. Key personnel shall possess all knowledge, skills and experience in the role and function of a successful Program Manager/Alternate Program Manager. The PM/APM shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience as a K-9 Specific Trainer/Instructor for a student class load of at least 10 handlers and K-9's and a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a PM.

2. Key Personnel shall also possess course completion certificates from a recognized/accredited organization covering a combination of the following:

(a) Certificate of completion of a Dual-Purpose (Explosives/Patrol) Handler Training Course;.

(b) Certificate of completion of K-9 tracking/trailing course;

(c) Certificate of completion of a K-9 Trainer Course of Instruction;

(d) Certificate of Completion of an Instructor Training Course.

1.5.4.3. Other Personnel Qualifications.

1.5.4.3.1. Contractor personnel shall possess the skills, knowledge, experience, and training to perform the services required. All canine instructors/trainers who will provide training under this contract shall have successfully completed a nationally recognized canine handler course such as: Department of Defense (DoD), United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) or Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF), Explosive Detection Canines Handlers Course (etc.) and successfully completed a nationally recognized supervisor/instructor/evaluator course. Contract personnel must hold current Canine Handler Training Certifications from nationally recognized organizations, utilizing and understanding all applications and techniques used in current canine training, consisting of tracking techniques listed in the PWS, four box variable for imprinting of new canines and all levels of Patrol/Bite training, teaching the bite and hold techniques. Such course must have consisted of a curriculum that exposed the instructor to, and required demonstrated proficiency in and knowledge of these subject areas:

(a) Fundamentals and Handling Techniques for Explosive Detection Canines, Patrol Canines, and Tracking Canines.

(b) An exposure to and hands on familiarity with common Military and Commercial Explosives, including composition, combination and bases.

(c) Fundamentals of Explosive Devices.

(d) An overview of common Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) including recognition, structure and composition.

(e) Protocol for the explosive search.

(f) Preparation and manipulation of the security environment.

(g) Execution of effective searches in various environments.

(h) Setting up, preparing and executing training scenarios.

(i) Preparing and maintaining documentation to ensure thorough maintenance and search training.

1.5.5. Contractor Personnel Appearance and Performance: It is essential that all Contractor personnel meet the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity. The Contractor shall ensure their personnel do not perform work under the influence of alcohol, illegal prescribed drugs or any other incapacitating agents. Contractor personnel shall be neatly groomed and dressed in appropriate instructor attire to present a professional appearance at all times.

1.5.6. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO and/or COR may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO and/or COR will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.5.7. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter of appointment.

The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: Assures that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; performs inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintains written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issues written interpretations of technical requirements, including government drawings, designs, specifications; monitors Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinates availability of government furnished property, and provides site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. The Offeror listed in block 30b of this solicitation.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO).