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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been modified:

SOFAR CLAUSES

5652.201-9002 Authorized Changes Only by Contracting Officer (2005) Section I As prescribed in 5601.602-2-70(f), insert the following clause, Fill-in The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract. Except as specified herein, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the contractor’s facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the Changes clause in Section I. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer identified on page 1 of this document.

5652.204-9003 Disclosure of Unclassified Information and Notification Requirements for Cyber Security Breaches (2013) Section H (JUN 2013) As prescribed in 5604.403(b), insert the following clause,

(a) On September 21, 2001, the Department of Defense designated Headquarters US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) a sensitive unit, as defined by Title 10 United States Code (USC) Section 130b (10 USC 130b). In keeping with this designation, unclassified information related to USSOCOM military technology acquisitions managed by USSOCOM or any of its component commands, will be designated Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). As such, the contractor hereby unequivocally agrees that it shall not release to anyone outside the Contractor’s organization any unclassified information, regardless of medium (e.g., film, tape, document, contractor’s external website, newspaper, magazine, journal, corporate annual report, etc.), pertaining to any part of this contract or any program related to this contract, unless the Contracting Officer has given prior written approval. Furthermore, any release of information which associates USSOCOM, Special Operation Forces (SOF), or any component command with an acquisition program, contractor, or this contract is prohibited unless specifically authorized by USSOCOM.

(b) Request for approval shall identify the specific information to be released, the medium to be used, and the purpose for the release. The contractor shall submit the request to the Contracting Officer at least 45 days before the propose date for release for approval. No release of any restricted information shall be made without specific written authorization by the Contracting Office.

(c) The protection of sensitive but unclassified data reflecting Special Operations technologies, personnel, plans, and business associations requires due diligence on the part of those in possession of such information. The application of appropriate security measures to ensure the safekeeping of USSOCOM and company proprietary data, intellectual property, and personnel data is the responsibility of all parties who have access to such information. All contractors supporting USSOCOM are required to inform the Contracting Officer within three business days of when there has been a breach or successful penetration of the contractor’s network(s) or information system(s). Breaches include unauthorized intrusions of the contractor’s server(s) from external parties whether through introduction of malware, hacking, the compromise of access passwords, or any other unauthorized access or compromise. Breaches also include the physical loss of storage media such and disks, hard drives, thumb drives, laptops or other devices which contain duplicates of information contained on the contractor’s data systems, or the willful or accidental transmission, copying or posting of contract information which has not been specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer. Estimates of damage and mitigation strategies will be submitted to the Contracting Officer within a period following the breach specified and agreed upon by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer.

(d) The Contractor shall include a similar requirement to this clause in each subcontract under this contract. Subcontractors shall submit request for authorization to release and notifications related to cyber security breaches through the prime contractor to the Contracting Officer.

(e) The Contractor further understands that Title 18 USC Section 701 specifically prohibits the use of the USSOCOM emblem or logo in any medium (e.g., corporate website, marketing brochure, news paper, magazine, etc.) unless authorized in writing by USSOCOM. Forward any request to use the USSOCOM emblem or logo through the Contracting Officer.

5652.215-9016 Technical and Contractual Questions Concerning This Solicitation All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Office. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Questions shall be sent to the following contacts inbox:

Contract Specialist:

WCM Contracts Inbox Email:

WARCOM.CONTRACTS@navsoc.socom.mil VENDORS SHALL IDENTIFY THE SOLICITATION NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THEIR EMAIL(S).

5652.228-9000 Required Insurance (2003)

The kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in accordance with 52.228-5 "Insurance-Work on a Government Installation" are as follows:

5652.233-9000 Independent Review of Agency Protests (2011) All protests shall be submitted through the Contracting Officer. A request for an independent review of the protest decision shall be made through the Contracting Officer to the HCD/FCO. If the HCD/FCO is the Contracting Officer, submit the request in accordance with FAR 33.103(d)(4) to: Chief, SORDAC-KA, 7701 Tampa Point Blvd., MacDill AFB, FL 33621, Fax (813) 826-7504.

5652.237-9000 Contractor Personnel Changes (1998) Section I As prescribed in 5637.110(a), insert the following clause,

(a) The contractor shall have the right to remove his personnel assigned to perform the tasks hereunder and to substitute other qualified personnel provided that the Contracting Officer is notified of such removal and replacement. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer prior to such change, giving the new employee's name, security clearance and technical qualifications.

(b) Any removals or replacements for the convenience of the contractor shall be at no additional cost to the Government. Cost to be borne by the contractor include but are not limited to time of travel, travel and training costs for replacement personnel.

(c) Removals or replacements of contractor personnel shall be considered for the convenience of the contractor except when such removal is for:

(1) employees removed as a result of cancellation or completion of the contract,

(2) employees replaced due to death or incapacitating illness or injury,

(3) or employees removed or replaced at the Government's request.

(a) If any employee removes him/herself from the employ of the contractor, such removal will be at no additional cost to the Government.

5652.237-9001 Key Personnel Requirements (2003) Section I As prescribed in 5637.110(b), insert the following clause, Fill-ins

(a) Certain experienced professional and/or technical personnel are essential for successful accomplishment of the work to be performed under this contract. Such personnel are defined as "Key Personnel" and are those persons whose resumes were submitted for evaluation of the proposal. The contractor agrees that such personnel shall not be removed from the contract work or replaced without compliance with the following:

(1) If one or more of the key personnel, for any reason, becomes or is expected to become unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposal or initially anticipated, the contractor shall, subject to the concurrence of the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative, promptly replace personnel with personnel of equal ability and qualifications.

(2) All requests for approval of substitutions hereunder must be in writing and provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request must contain a resume for the proposed substitute, and any other information requested by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer shall promptly notify the contractor of approval or disapproval in writing.

(a) If the Contracting Officer determines that suitable and timely replacement of Key Personnel who have been reassigned, terminated or have otherwise become unavailable for the contract work is not reasonably forthcoming or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would be so substantial as to impair successful completion of the contract, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default or for the convenience of the Government, as appropriate, or make an equitable adjustment to the contract to compensate the Government for any resultant delay, loss or damage.

(b) Instructor and Rigger positions are identified as Key Personnel.

5652.239-9000 Privacy or Security Safeguards. (2000) Section I As prescribed in 5639.107, insert the following clause,

(a) The details of any privacy or security safeguards that may be revealed to the contractor by the Government in the course of performance under this contract shall not be published or disclosed in any manner without the Contracting Officer's express written consent.

(b) The Government shall be afforded full, free, and uninhibited access to all facilities, installations, technical capabilities, operations, documentation, records, and data bases for the purpose of carrying out a program of inspection to ensure continued efficacy and efficiency of safeguards against threats and hazards to data security, integrity, and confidentiality.

(c) If either the Government or the contractor discovers new or unanticipated threats or hazards, or if existing safeguards have ceased to function, then a mutual agreement shall then be reached on the changes or corrections to existing safeguards or institution of new safeguards, with final determination of appropriateness to be determined by the Government. The Government's liability is limited to an equitable adjustment of cost for such changes or corrections, unless the ineffectiveness of existing safeguards is due to the fault of the contractor in which case the Government is not liable for any equitable adjustment.

(d) The Government shall not be liable for claims of loss of business, damage to reputation, or damages of any other kind arising from the discovery of new or unanticipated threats or hazards, or any public or private disclosure thereof.

(e) The contractor agrees to incorporate this clause in all subcontracts at all tiers.

5652.242-9002 Accounting for Common Access Cards (CACs) for Contractor Personnel Departing HQ USSOCOM (2014) Section I (Added February 2014) As prescribed in 5642-490 insert a clause substantially the same as the following in solicitations and contracts and or task orders:

(a) In the event a contractor employee separates without advance notice (either quits or is terminated), the contractor shall immediately notify the Trusted Agent (TA) who will ensure CAC permissions are revoked the same day. In various instances a contractor employee may not be on task (working) due to furloughs, suspensions pending the outcome of an investigation, or the contract reaches the end of the period of performance (POP) and renewal is anticipated but not yet complete. During these occurrences, the TA or a representative from the contractor (TA’s choice) will collect and retain the CACs of the affected contractor personnel residing in the local area however; CAC permissions will not be revoked in the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS). Collecting CACs however, may not be feasible for contractor personnel located in remote locations. When contractor personnel return to work under the contract, they will retrieve their CAC from the responsible party who collected it.

(b) The contractor shall include a monthly report listing contractor employees who departed during the previous month and the date their CACs were turned in using the format listed below.

5652.245-9001 Schedule of Government-Furnished Material (2001) The Government will furnish material in accordance with the Government Furnished Property clause of the contract for use in the performance of this contract. A list of the materials to be supplied is located within the Statement of Work. The contractor will requisition required materials in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Statement of Work, Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services.

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract resulting from this solicitation.

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52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JULY 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause. Such a concern is ``not dominant in its field of operation'' when it does not exercise a controlling or major influence on a national basis in a kind of business activity in which a number of business concerns are primarily engaged. In determining whether dominance exists, consideration shall be given to all appropriate factors, including volume of business, number of employees, financial resources, competitive status or position, ownership or control of materials, processes, patents, license agreements, facilities, sales territory, and nature of business activity.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts--

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code can be found at http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing a product which it does not manufacture itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The

Contractor shall notify the contracting office in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

The Contractor represents that it ( ) is, ( ) is not a small business concern under NAICS Code - assigned to contract number .

(Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title).

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The following have been deleted:

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (Revised) Attachment 2 – Training Course Control Document (TCCD) for Navy Parachute Course (NPC)

Attachment 3 - ELIN(s) Pricing Spreadsheet (Revised) Attachment 4 – Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

Attachment 5 – Wind Tunnel COI

Attachment 6 – Past Performance Information Form (Revised) Attachment 7 – Past Performance Report Form (Revised) Attachment 8 – WD Determination No.: 2005-2057 Rev. No.: 16

Attachment 9 – Steps and Lateral Drift Apparatus (Revised) Attachment 10 – NPC FY16 Course Schedule Attachment 11 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

The following have been added by full text:

5652.204-9004 5652.204-9004 Foreign Persons (2006) Section K As prescribed in 5604.404-80, insert the following clause, 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:

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

I. PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Offerors shall respond to all requirements of the solicitation documents. Offerors are cautioned not to alter the solicitation.

2. In order to ensure that all questions submitted by potential offerors are answered prior to the solicitation closing, all questions concerning the solicitation should be submitted via e-mail to the contracting point of contact (WARCOM.CONTRACTS@navsoc.socom.mil) no later than 4:00 pm, Pacific Coast Time (PCT), on 31 August 2015. The Government reserves the right not to respond to any questions received concerning this solicitation after the questions receipt date above. Accordingly, offerors are encouraged to carefully review all solicitation requirements and submit questions to the Government early in the proposal timeframe.

3. The completion and submission of a response will constitute an offer (proposal) and will indicate the offeror’s unconditional assent to the terms and conditions of this RFP and any attachments. Alternate proposals are not authorized. Objections to any terms and conditions of the RFP will constitute deficiency, (See FAR 15.305), which will make the offer unacceptable. An offeror may correct a deficiency only through discussions (see FAR 15.306(d) and 15.307).

4. In order to be considered timely, an electronic proposal must be received in its entirety in the designated e-mail inbox (WARCOM.CONTRACTS@navsoc.socom.mil ) by the due date and time identified in the Block 9 of this RFP. An e-mail proposal that resides on a Government server, but has not appeared in the designated email inbox by the due date and time for proposal submission will be considered late in accordance with FAR 15.208(b). Therefore, it is incumbent upon the offeror to ensure that its entire proposal is received by the Agency in the designated e-mail inbox by the designated due date and time.

II. REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPOSAL CONTENT

1. Introduction and Purpose: This section specifies the format that offerors shall use in this Request for Proposal (RFP). The intent is not to restrict the offerors in the manner in which they will perform their work but rather to ensure a certain degree of uniformity in the format of the responses for evaluation purposes.

2. Each volume shall contain the following items in addition to the technical/descriptive data required by this RFP:

a) Cover: The cover should indicate the following:

· Title of the proposal

· Proposal category (Technical, Past Performance, and Price)

· Volume number (I, II and III)

· RFP number

· Name and address of offeror/Cage Code, TIN, and DUNS number

· Identification of original or copies of proposal

· Proposal validity period (minimum of 120 days from the date of solicitation closing)

b) Table of contents: The table of contents should be provide sufficient detail as to allow the important elements to be easily located. The use of tabs and dividers is encouraged.

3. Proposal Page Limitations: The following page limitations are established for the price and non-price proposal submitted in response to this solicitation:

Each “page” is defined as one sheet, 8 ½ “ x 11”, with at least one inch margins on all sides, using font with a point size of 12 or greater (e.g., “Times New Roman” style with 12 point font). Lines shall, at a minimum, be single spaced. Pages shall be consecutively numbered. Multiple pages, double pages, two –sided pages, or foldouts will count as an equivalent number of 8 ½ “ x 11” pages. The page number does not include the transmittal letter, cover page, table of content, tabs or dividers.

The price proposal is not page limited; however, the price proposal is to be strictly limited to price information and completed solicitation documents as described in the General Section at the beginning of this text.

PAGES SUBMITTED IN EXCESS OF THE PAGE LIMIT SHALL NOT BE EVALUATED. THE PAGE LIMITATIONS APPLY TO THE INITIAL OFFER.

III. Proposal Content Volume I – Technical Approach

The offeror shall provide a technical proposal which demonstrates an understanding of the requirements of the solicitation. The offeror shall describe the procedures and techniques used to ensure that the PWS requirements are met.

Sub Factor I: Technical Capability - Under this sub factor the offeror must demonstrate an understanding of and capability to comply with all requirements covered in the solicitation. The offeror shall describe its overall understanding of and approach to the type of service that it would deliver and perform if awarded a contract. In particular, the offeror’s Technical Capability submission shall describe its understanding of and approach to all tasks set forth in the PWS.

Sub Factor II: Management Plan - The offeror shall provide a management plan that clearly describes its management techniques and procedures that will ensure the requirements identified in the PWS are performed in a timely, responsive and efficient manner. The Management Plan shall include at a minimum the elements listed below:

1. A demonstration that the offeror has sufficient personnel resources to allocate to the performance of this contract in order to ensure the completion of the work within the timelines established in the PWS.

2. Identify the key personnel (Instructors & Riggers), as defined in 5652.237-9001 Key Personnel Requirements and provide how their experience and background supports the requirements identified in the PWS. Offerors shall demonstrate that the personnel proposed are fully capable of performing in an efficient, reliable and professional manner.

3. A Quality Assurance Plan that demonstrates the offeror’s ability to comply with the PWS.

Sub Factor III: Mobilization Plan - The offeror shall submit a Mobilization plan that demonstrates how the offeror will meet the requirements outlined in the PWS, to include an execution plan for the first course of instruction that is scheduled to begin on 16 November 2015. The mobilization plan should describe the offerors approach to minimizing start up time. The offeror shall provide a milestone schedule that identifies when:

1. Certification/licensing for instructor personnel will be completed

2. Hiring and staffing will be completed

3. Instructor Training Jackets (ITJ) will be ready for review and verification by NSWACT Military Liaison Officer (MLO) and or the Course Manager (CM)

GENERAL STATEMENTS THAT THE OFFEROR CAN OR WILL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OR PARAPHRASING THE RFP’S PWS IN WHOLE OR IN PART WILL NOT CONSTITUTE COMPLIANCE AND MAY RESULT IN THE OFFER BEING REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION.

Volume II - Past Performance

Offerors are required to provide information on no more than three of the firm’s most recently completed contracts (not to exceed three years since completion) that are relevant to the services being provided under this RFP. Relevance is defined as similarity in scope and magnitude. Offerors may submit past performance on less than three contracts or orders but no more than three.

Offerors may submit performance data regarding current contract performance as long as a minimum of one year of performance has been completed as of the closing date of this solicitation.

Past performance as a prime contractor on Federal contracts/orders, especially DoD, will be preferred over and scored higher than past performance on state and local government and commercial contracts/orders. Submit Federal, then state and local government, or commercial contracts/orders, in that order of preference, to complete this submission. Past performance as the prime contractor will be preferred over and scored higher than past performance as a subcontractor.

Offerors shall utilize Attachment 6- Past Performance Information Form to provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the relevance of the contract/order to the requirements identified in this RFP. Attachment 7 – Past Performance Report Form shall be forwarded by the offeror to the individual referenced in Attachment 6 for completion. The individual referenced will then forward the completed questionnaires to WARCOM.CONTRACTS@navsoc.socom.mil. The due date for Attachment 7 is the closing date of the RFP.

Offerors lacking any relevant past performance shall indicate this on Attachment 6 – Past Performance Information Form.

Volume III - Price Price submission shall include a complete and detailed price breakdown with all supporting documentation, as follows:

a) Complete ELIN pricing identified in revised Attachment 3 - ELIN(s) Pricing Spreadsheet.

Offerors shall submit one original signed copy of the completed Standard Form (SF) 33, and if applicable, executed copies of all Amendments, and executed Representations and Certifications. Signed copies shall be submitted as electronic submissions. The address for electronic submittal via email is WARCOM.CONTRACTS@navsoc.socom.mill . Proposals shall be held firm for 120 days. The prices proposed shall be submitted in accordance with the Schedule of Services contained in the solicitation.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The following have been modified:

EVALUATION

The Government intends to issue a single award non-commercial Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity type contract with Firm Fixed-Price pricing provisions to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value in accordance with the factors in the solicitation.

Technical, Past Performance and Price are the factors that will be evaluated. The Technical Evaluation factor is more important than the Past Performance evaluation factor, and the Past Performance is more important than Price. All non-priced factors when combined together are more important than Price.

If the Offeror’s proposal is determined unacceptable in any of the technical evaluation sub-factors, the proposal may not be considered for award, unless the Contracting Officer determines that discussions are in the best interest of the Government. The Government reserves the right to award the contract to other than the lowest priced Offeror.

1. Volume I - Technical Evaluation:

The Government shall evaluate the technical proposal on its feasibility, its comprehensiveness, and the degree to which the offeror demonstrates how the requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) will be successfully accomplished.

The Technical Evaluation criteria include the following sub-factors, which are of equal importance:

Sub-Factor I: Technical Capability – The offeror will be evaluated on how well its Technical Capability submission demonstrates an understanding of and capability to perform and comply with all requirements covered in the solicitation.

Sub-Factor II: Management Plan – The offeror will be evaluated on how well its management plan clearly describes its management techniques and procedures and indicates to the government that the offeror has capable resources to ensure the requirements identified in the PWS will be performed in a timely, responsive and efficient manner.

The government will also evaluate the offerors key personnel (Instructors & Riggers), as defined in 5652.237-9001 Key Personnel Requirements on the quality of their experience and demonstrated capabilities of performing the requirements of the PWS in an efficient, reliable and professional manner.

The Quality Assurance Plan will be evaluated based on the offerors demonstrated ability to comply with the PWS.

Sub-Factor III: Mobilization Plan – The government will evaluate the offeor’s mobilization plan on the quality of its organization and detail, and its demonstrated ability to execute the planned course(s) of instruction.

The evaluation of risk is related to the assessment of the offeror’s proposed technical approach. Risk assesses the degree to which the offeror’s proposed technical approach for the requirements of the solicitation may cause disruption of schedule, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight and the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance. Risk will be considered in the evaluation of the respective sub-factors.

A combined Technical/Risk Rating will be utilized in the evaluation of the Technical Evaluation and the combined technical/risk rating includes consideration of risk in conjunction with the strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies in determining technical rating. Combined technical/risk evaluations will utilize the combined technical/risk ratings listed below.

Note: An offer which receives a “Marginal” rating is not eligible for award if award is made on initial submissions. However, offerors that receive a “Marginal” rating will be considered to be susceptible to correction if discussions are determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

A rating of “Unacceptable” for the Technical Evaluation Factor or any Sub-Factors means that the offeror’s submission is not awardable unless the Contracting Officer determines that discussion are in the best interest of the Government.

Technical Rating Table

2. Volume II - Past Performance Evaluation:

The Government may verify past performance information. The Government may contact some or all of the references provided, as appropriate, and may collect information through telephone interviews and existing data sources to include but not limited to the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). The Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources including sources outside of the Government to be used for evaluation purposes.

The Government reserves the right to consider questionnaires received after the due date of the solicitation and to contact references for verification of additional information.

Past performance will be evaluated based on the relevance and quality of submitted contracts.

Relevance will be determined by a contract's/task order's similarity to the current requirement, based on scope and magnitude. For the purposes of the evaluation, scope and magnitude will be measured by the following:

Scope: Experience in the areas defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Magnitude: The measure of similarity of the dollar value and quantity of work actually performed, that exists between the PWS and the offeror's contracts.

In terms of relevancy the offeror's past performance submission will be rated in accordance with the below levels of relevancy:

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings

same scope and magnitude of effort as this solicitation requires.

magnitude of effort as this solicitation requires.

same scope and magnitude of effort as this solicitation requires.

the scope and magnitude of effort as this solicitation requires.

Offerors lacking relevant past performance history will receive a Neutral rating.

Each past performance reference under an offeror's Past Performance submission that is determined to be at a minimum "Somewhat Relevant", will be evaluated to determine the quality of the offeror's performance under that reference.

The quality evaluation will be based on the following sub factors: Quality, Timeliness, and Contractor Responsiveness which are of equal importance. The KO’s past performance quality evaluation will be in accordance with the following table:

Past Performance Quality Ratings

Rating

Description

Following the quality evaluation, the KO will assign an overall confidence rating to each past performance reference, considering both the relevance and quality of the provided reference. The KO will then assign a composite past performance confidence rating for the offeror's overall past performance, considering the confidence rating assigned to each individual reference. The KO's confidence evaluation will be in accordance with the following table:

Past Performance Confidence Assessment Ratings:

successfully perform the required effort.

Limited Confidence

Based on the offeror 's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

3. Volume III - Price Evaluation: Offerors price proposals will be evaluated by taking the unit priced proposed in revised Attachment 3 – ELIN(s) Pricing Spreadsheet and multiplying it by the estimated quantity provided by the Government for the base and all option years; to include the possibility of executing the 6 month option in accordance with 52.217-8. The basis of price reasonableness is in accordance with FAR 15.404-1.

Offerors responding to this solicitation are advised that, prior to award, the government may request additional information/data to support price reasonableness such as copies of paid invoices for the same or similar services, sales history for the same or similar items, price list with effective date and/or copies of catalog pages along with any applicable discounts. Failure to submit the requested information may result in disqualification of the submitted proposal.

The Government may evaluate any and all information submitted by the offeror to support the reasonableness of prices proposed.

Options. The Government will evaluate offerors for award purposes by adding the total price for all options, to include the possibility of executing the 6 month option in accordance with 52.217-8, to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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