19-R-0004_0004_Amendment.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

1. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the required response date to March 21, 2019 by 12:00 PM and to provide clarif ications to Section L- Instructions to Offerors.

2. IAW Section L, paragraphs 2.1.1 (viii) and L.2.1.2- Offerors shall submit an original hard copy of proposal and (2) CD-ROMs w ith all volumes; IAW Section L paragraph 2.2.1.1 b, Offerors are required to submit only the f irst page of SF 33 w ith block 12-18 completed.

Paragraph L.2.2.1.1 (c) All Section K, Representations, Certif ications and Disclosures not incorporated in System for Aw ard Management (SAM) shall be submitted w ith proposal.

3. See Summary of Changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 10

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 06-Mar-2019

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 H9223919R0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05-Feb-2019

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 X is extended, is not extended.

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 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

06-Mar-2019

CODE

HQ US ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS CMD, DCSC

ATTN: HEATHER WAGNER

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:

H9223919R0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 11-Mar-2019 12:00 PM to 21-Mar-2019 12:00 PM.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INFO

SECTION L, GENERAL PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES

General Instructions to Offerors

1.0 General Proposal Information

1.1 This solicitation is an all-electronic. No hard copies will be mailed. These proposal instructions are designed to provide general guidance for preparing responses as well as providing specific instructions on response organization, format, content and evaluation under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. Offerors should include all documents and information requested submitted in accordance with the instructions herein. Noncompliance with the RFP requirements may hamper the Government's ability to properly evaluate the proposal and may result in elimination of the proposal from further consideration for award.

1.2 Offerors should submit a proposal that is self-sufficient and responds directly to the requirements of the RFP.

The proposal should be clear, concise, and include adequate detail for effective evaluation. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather provide clear and convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet the requirements of the RFP. The proposal should contain sufficient information to enable the Government to fully evaluate and determine the Offeror’s capability to comply with the requirements identified in the RFP. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the KO in writing with supporting rationale.

1.3 Offerors are cautioned to follow the instructions carefully and are encouraged to present their best technical proposals and prices in their initial proposal submission as it is the Government’s intention to award without discussions. However, in accordance with FAR Part 15.306, should discussions become necessary, the Government reserves the right to conduct them. Should this occur, a competitive range will be determined and Offerors notified.

The competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency in accordance with FAR Part 15.306 (c)(2).

1.4 The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the offeror's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP, concurrence with the Performance Work Statement, and contract type. Proposals shall not contain classified information. Proposals containing classified information will be immediately disqualified from further consideration.

1.5. Pre-Award, Post-award Notices and Debriefings. Pre-award, Post-award notices and debriefings will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.5. The Contracting Officer will notify unsuccessful Offeror in accordance with FAR 15.503(b)(1). Upon such notification, unsuccessful Offeror may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.506(b)(1). Offeror desiring debriefing must make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.506 as applicable.

1.6. 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 Section L and submitted in accordance with (IAW) 2.1.2.

1.7. Factor 1, Technical Factor (Volume 2) shall be prepared IAW these instructions and will be evaluated IAW the evaluation criteria in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. Proposals shall include necessary information to enable the evaluators to form a definitive conclusion concerning the offeror’s ability to perform the required Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE) Course Support services. The technical proposal shall be organized in Tab format in the order listed in Section L and submitted IAW 2.1.2.

1.8. Factor 2, Past Performance (Volume 3) shall be prepared IAW these instructions and will be evaluated IAW the evaluation criteria in Section M and submitted IAW 2.1.2.

L.1.9 Factor 3, Price (Volume 4) shall be prepared IAW these instructions and will be evaluated IAW the evaluation criteria in Section M and submitted IAW 2.1.2.

2.0 Proposal Delivery and Format. The proposal shall consist of four (4) volumes. No emailed proposals will be accepted. Proposals should be submitted to the following address:

VIA EXPRESS CARRIER OR WALK-IN:

US Army Special Operations Command

ATTN: AOCO-DCSC (Ms. Heather L. Wagner) H92239-19-R-0004

E-2929 Desert Storm Road Fort Bragg, NC 28310-5000

Phone: 910-396-0560

2.1. Offerors are required to meet all RFP requirements, such as terms and conditions and technical requirements.

Failure to meet a requirement will result in a proposal being ineligible for award.

2.1.1. 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. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Letter size and spacing requirements for illustrations and tables can be at the discretion of the offeror but must be easily readable. Margins shall be at least 1 inch on the top and bottom and 1 inch on the side. The Contractor shall number each page in order to eliminate any confusion.

(ii) Pages shall be single sided, 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.

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

(iv) Page Limit does not include executive summary, tables of contents, glossary of abbreviations and acronyms, indices, title pages, key personnel resumes, letters of commitment, consent letters, cross-reference indices, past performance tracking sheet, and section dividers/tables if they are inserted solely to provide ease to the reader in locating parts/sections of the proposal. They will be counted if they contain any other information, i.e., diagrams, extraneous data, etc. Pages marked “This page intentionally left blank” will not be counted. In the event Offeror creates an ambiguity in their numbering of pages, the Government may exercise its own discretion in counting pages. If the page limits are exceeded, the pages in excess of the limit shall be removed and will not be considered for evaluations.

(v) Page Limit Includes: All appendices, charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, drawings, past performance summary page, etc., unless specifically excluded in the proposal instructions.

(vi) Pages shall be dated and numbered sequentially by volume. 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.

(vii) 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.

(viii) Original hard copy proposal and (2) CD-ROMs with all volumes. For the protected version, the

Government will accept a PDF. For the unprotected version, Microsoft Office 2010, 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.

2.1.2 Proposal Submission Requirements:

Proposal Submissions

Factor Hard Copy

Electronic Copies

(CD-ROM)

Number of Pages

Qualifying Criteria

Volume 1

N/A

1 Original

1 protected version;

1 unprotected

No Limit

Technical Experience

Sub-factor 1: Staffing, Retention and

Management of Personnel Sub-factor

Sub-factor 2: Technical

Knowledge of SERE Level C Training

Volume 2

20 + Executive

Summary (5 pages)

Past and Present

Performance

Volume 3 version;

1 unprotected

40 + SF 294/295 +

Consent Letters+

Explanation, if required

Price

Volume 4

3 1 Original 1 protected

No Limit

2.2 Proposal Content

2.2.1 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.

2.2.1.1. Contract Forms and Certifications. The original hard copy proposal should contain 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.

a. 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 of who is authorized to bind the company).

b. Section 2 – An original signature of an official authorized to contractually bind the offeror in

Block 17 of the SF 33. The offeror must complete the following sections within the RFP for these criteria: Solicitation, Offer and Award (Standard Form 33), Blocks 12- 18.

c. All Section K, Representations, Certifications and Disclosures not incorporated in System for Award Management shall be submitted with proposal.

2.2.1.2. Facility Clearance. The offeror must have a Secret Facility Clearance as accredited by the Defense Security Services (DSS) at the time of proposal submission. The contractor shall indicate whether or not he currently has a clearance and at what Level. In addition to each offeror providing verification of its Facility Clearance, each offeror shall also submit a completed DD254 with its offer. If the offeror does not have a current Facility Clearance at the time of proposal submission they are considered non-compliant and will not be further considered for award.

2.2.1.3. Proposed Subcontractors. Each offeror shall include company details of their proposed subcontractors, to include but not limited to, Name, Address, CAGE Code; and Socio-Economic Status. Additionally, offerors are required to include a narrative of each subcontractor's roles and responsibilities and proposed percentage of work performance IAW FAR 52.219- 14. If none are being proposed, please annotate that as well.

2.2.1.4. OCI Mitigation Plan (if applicable). Offerors shall submit a Mitigation Plan, if required, to satisfy the requirements of FAR 9.5 “Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest”. Potential OCI conflicts that may exist include Unequal Access to Information, Biased Ground Rules, and Impaired Objectivity. The Mitigation Plan shall include a description of the actual or potential OCI, a description of the action that the offeror has taken or proposes to take to avoid, mitigate, or neutralize the conflict, and any other relevant information that would assist the Contracting Officer in determining whether the Mitigation Plan is in fact acceptable or unacceptable.

The Contracting Officer will review any mitigation plans submitted in response to this Request for Proposal before the proposal is evaluated or considered for award. The Contracting Officer will determine whether there is an OCI issue based on the information submitted and if the mitigation plan resolved any OCI concerns. If the Contracting Officer determines that there is an OCI issue and that it cannot be mitigated, the Contracting Officer will inform the Offeror that the proposal will not be evaluated or considered for award. The Contracting Officer and offeror must resolve any OCI issues prior to the evaluation and consideration for award.

If any offeror has questions with regards to your affirmative responsibility to identify OCI concerns and/or mitigate each issue, each potential offeror is encouraged to ask questions and seek clarifications before proposal due dates.

The Government will be prevented from awarding a task order to any offeror who has an actual OCI issue that cannot be mitigated to the satisfaction of the Ordering Contracting Officer.

If an Offeror determines that an OCI does not exist, the offeror shall acknowledge this in Volume I of the proposal in lieu of providing an OCI Mitigation Plan.

2.2.2. VOLUME 2 – TECHNICAL FACTOR 1

2.2.2.1. General. Volume II must be clearly marked “Volume II – Technical Factors, H92239-19-R-0004- SERE”. The Technical Capability Volume shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. Legibility, clarity and coherence are very important.

The Technical volume will be evaluated against the evaluation factors defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirement. The volume shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet the Government’s requirements. Statements such as “the offeror understands, can, or will comply with the PWS” (including referenced publications, technical data, etc.);

statements paraphrasing the PWS or parts thereof (including applicable publications, technical data, etc.); and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered unacceptable and negatively impact the offeror’s rating under the corresponding evaluation factor.

Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal.

2.2.2.2. The Technical Factors Volume shall, at a minimum, be prepared in a form consistent with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the evaluation criteria for award set forth in this solicitation. The section shall be prepared in an orderly format and in sufficient detail to enable the Government to make a thorough evaluation of the contractor’s technical competence and ability to comply with the contract task requirements specified in the PWS.

The offeror shall address as specifically as possible the actual methodology you would use for accomplishing the PWS tasks. The Technical Factors volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

TAB TITLE

A TABLE OF CONTENTS

B GLOSSARY OF ABBREBIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

C LIST OF TABLE AND DRAWINGS AND/OR CROSS REFERENCE MATRIX (IF APPLICABLE)

D EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (This section is limited to five (5) pages, but is not included in the page limit.

It should contain a concise summary of the offeror’s proposed approach to the SERE effort. The Executive Summary shall include a declaration statement that acknowledges and accepts, without exceptions, all Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements and describe the significant attributes the offeror’s proposal and introduces the contractor’s team.)

E FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

F SUB FACTOR 1: STAFFING, RETENTION, AND MANAGEMENT OF PERSONNEL

G SUBFACTOR 2: TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE OF SERE LEVEL C TRAINING

2.2.2.3. Content. The proposal shall include, at a minimum the following information:

TAB E - Factor 1: Technical Experience. This tab shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

A detailed narrative demonstrating the Offeror’s (may include Offeror’s Team) technical knowledge of SERE Level C Training through relevancy of recent corporate experience and competency in conducting the required training.

The Government defines “recent” as contracts that have been performed during the past three years from the date of issuance of this RFP. The Government defines relevancy as contracts that are most similar to the magnitude, size and scope of this overall effort.

TAB F – Sub-factor 1: Staffing, Retention and Management of Personnel. The Offeror shall provide a detailed approach that clearly demonstrates its capability personnel management and adequate staffing as required by the PWS to efficiently and effectively manage the SERE Level C Training. The offerors approach should include, at a minimum, the following information.

1.) The offeror shall provide an organizational chart with a detailed explanation of its organizational structure to include key positions/titles, authority/autonomy that the individuals possess; identify parts of the organization that are responsible for managing and accomplishing the work (identify each organizational element, i.e., Division/Branch/Team); explain where decision making authority lies within the organization; and identify specific work the prime, subcontractors or teaming partners are performing.

2.) The offeror shall propose a team complement/labor mix for the base year and each subsequent option period in order to meet or exceed the required qualifications, knowledge, skills, security clearances, training and education levels for each labor category (including key personnel) IAW the PWS. The offeror shall include a breakout chart by labor category, Service Contract Act (SCA) Directory of Occupations skill identifier (if applicable); number of hours/FTE's proposed each task of the PWS, qualifications, knowledge, skills, security clearances, training and education levels, roles and responsibilities, and any cross-utilization. The offeror shall also provide a detailed narrative to support its staffing solution and to explain any unique staffing solutions in order to successfully meet all the requirements in each performance period. The offeror shall provide resumes and letters of commitment of proposed key personnel.

3.) The offeror shall address the proposed phase-in operations and the proposed staffing methodology and capability to perform the program requirements from the first day of performance. Describe your method for providing internal quality control over daily work performance and procedures for corrective action to include inspection techniques and documentation reports.

4.) The offeror shall discuss the procedures that will be used to establish, recruit and to professionally compensate a highly qualified workforce (IAW FAR 52.222-17-Non-displacment of Qualified Workers) sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the PWS, over the entire period of performance. Additionally, discuss how to accommodate fluctuating workloads and schedules, minimize turnover, and retain qualified personnel required to successfully perform the contract. Discuss procedures to certify, re-certify and de-certify Contractor instructors to conduct low, medium, or high risk role-play activities IAW ATP 350-1.

TAB G – Sub-factor 2: Technical Knowledge of SERE Level C Training. The offeror shall provide a plan demonstrating an understanding of all the tasks specified in the PWS, Part 5 and that conveys the offeror’s methodologies, techniques, and a detailed technical approach to meet the required objectives in the performance of technical requirements identified in PWS (and related Program of Instruction (POI)). The plan shall address offeror’s approach to the following, but is not limited to:

a. SERE Level C to include but not limited to, physical and psychological aspects of captivity, clandestine communication, escape planning, resistance to exploitation, interrogation and the U.S. Military Code of Conduct;

b. Resistance Academic Detachment (RAD) to include but not limited to work load scheduling, practical exercises, and academic role play laboratories as outlined in the PWS;

c. Resistance Training Lab (RTL) to include but not limited to work load scheduling to participate in and support training events as outlined in the PWS.

d. Explain how the offeror will simultaneously conduct and manage nineteen (19) consecutive day courses which could be taught up to twenty-four (24) times per year.

2.2.3 VOLUME 3 – FACTOR 2 – PAST AND PRESENT PERFORMANCE

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

A TABLE OF CONTENTS

B SUMMARY PAGE- Describing the role of the offeror and each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner that the offeror is required to provide Past and Present Performance Information Examples

C PAST AND PRESENT PERFORMANCE INFORMATION SHEETS

D CONSENT LETTERS-Consent Letters executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing release of adverse past and present performance information so the offeror can respond to such information.

2.2.3.2 Past and Present 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, for each prime, and a maximum of five (5) and a minimum of one (1) Past Performance Information Sheet for each major subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture (”major” is defined as those subcontractors, teaming partners, or joint ventures who are projected to perform 25% or more of the total contract effort). Performance Information Sheets for each contract is limited to five (5) pages. 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 and present 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.

2.2.3.3. 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:

i. Contractor management experience,

ii. Key management personnel expertise,

iii. Management of subcontractors

iv. Performance in recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining personnel in similar environments;

including access to highly specialized skill sets and Subject Matter Experts (SME).

v. 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 SERE effort in terms of operation, contract scope, schedule, and risk

2.2.3.4. Offerors are required to complete and send questionnaires with a cover letter to all POCs for those contracts identified in the submitted information sheets (same limitations for number of questionnaires as information sheets). 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. Tracking Page not included in page limit. Past Performance Questionnaires are due prior to the RFP due date established in Block 9 of the SF 33.

2.3.3.5 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:

2.3.3.5.1. 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: the diversity of required expertise, scope of SOW, magnitude, project complexity, security classification requirements, business management and control processes, contract type(s), number of employees required, special operations support, other DoD support, and some major functional areas as SERE's PWS, etc.

2.3.3.5.2. 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 SERE program, (i.e. specific areas in the SOW).

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

RELEVANCY CRITERIA TABLE

Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

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

Somewhat Relevant Present/Past Performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/Past Performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

2.2.4 VOLUME 4 – FACTOR 3 –Price

2.2.4.1. General. The price submission should be clearly marked “Volume IV, Price Submission, H92239-19-R- 0004”

2.2.4.2. Format. The Price Volume should include the following:

A PRICING SCHEDULE

B BASIS OF ESTIMATE

2.2.4.3. Price Volume Content – The Price proposal shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

2.2.4.3.1. TAB A – Price Schedule. The pricing schedule in Section B of the RFP shall be fully completed, including pricing on all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) identified. For each CLIN, the Offeror shall indicate the CLIN unit price and the resulting CLIN amount. The Offeror shall include other that cost and pricing data. All formulas, lookup tables, and links should be intact, and no links should exist to files not included with the proposal. Spreadsheets shall not contain hidden worksheets. The Offeror shall include totals for the base period (to include phase-in), each option, and overall total.

(a) Phase-In: CLIN 0004. The 30 day phase-in period shall be separately priced. NOTE: If the reporting of phase-in period is not separately priced, insert “NSP” in the blank shown. For the purpose of price evaluation, the Offeror shall include a Pricing Matrix in contractor-own format that details the calculation of its proposed prices for Phase-In. The Pricing Matrix shall be prepared using MS Excel 2010 or earlier; if narrative is included: MS Word 2010 or earlier.

(b) Instructional Support: (CLINs 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001). The Offeror shall separately price mentioned CLINs. The offeror shall provide other than cost and pricing data and shall include a Pricing Matrix in contractor-own format, by contract period that details the calculation of its proposed monthly fixed prices for Instructional Support. The Offeror shall submit fully loaded labor rates for each proposed labor category in terms of staffing proposed for the PWS (to include applicable task/service areas, Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Code (i.e. 151131 or 151141), exempt or non-exempt status, rate determination methodology, productive work year, and number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)). A justification for these labor categories shall also be provided to facilitate a technical cross-walk. The pricing Matrix shall be prepared using MS Excel 2010 or earlier; the narrative shall be prepared using MS Word 2010 or earlier.

(c) SERE Instructor Expansion: CLINs 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, and 4002. This is an option CLIN and the

Offeror shall provide the fully loaded rate for each respective labor category. This CLIN will be utilized to increase instructor support of up to (12) additional instructors if the Government determines additional support is required due to an increase in class size. If exercised, any expansion support will be at the labor rates incorporated within the fixed-price of the current year of performance. The Offeror shall provide a price per instructor per month. For purposes of evaluation, contractors are asked to establish unit price for the full (12) instructors.

(d) Travel: (CLINs 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003, and 4003). Total travel costs shall be based on the Not to

Exceed (NTE) amounts contained in the CLINs. The Government will only allow actual costs for travel.

Please note that travel will be on a cost reimbursement basis only and shall not include any G&A or Overhead in the reimbursement. Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), FAR 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in the contract.

(e) The Offeror shall add up the CLINs for each period of performance and provide a total price for all

CLINs at the bottom of the Pricing Schedule.

2.2.4.3.2. TAB B – Basis of Estimate

(a) Discuss the basis of price in terms of staffing proposed for the PWS (to include applicable task/service areas, rate determination methodology, productive work year, and number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) for each performance period. A justification for these labor categories shall be provided.

(b) The Government is concerned with the quality and stability of the work force employed on this contract. Compensation that is unrealistically low or not in reasonable relationship to the various job categories, since it may impair the Contractor’s ability to attract and retain highly skilled service employees, may be viewed as evidence of failure to comprehend the complexity of the contract requirements.

(c) Offerors shall submit its proposed compensation plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for the employees who will work under this contract. Supporting information shall include data, such as recognized national and regional compensation surveys and studies of professional, public and private organizations, used in establishing the total compensation structure. Failure to comply with these provisions may constitute sufficient cause to justify rejection of a proposal.

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