H92240-22-T-0013 Amendment 01 RFQ-Mtn Wilderness and Extreme Cold Trng_07Mar22.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

The purpose of this amendment is to update information contained w ithin FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2. All other terms & conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 07-Mar-2022

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 H9224022T0013

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Mar-2022

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

07-Mar-2022

CODE

NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND - N01C

ATTN: HOLLY DEIGNAN

2000 TRIDENT WAY; BLDG 624

SAN DIEGO CA 92155-5583

H92240 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

H9224022T0013

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

(NOV 2021)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition--

(1) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) Reserved.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

The following are additional instructions to Offerors and shall be followed for quote submissions:

(m) ADDENDA:

The Government intends to solicit for a firm-fixed price contract to cover a five-year period. Ordering Period is to begin date of contract award through March 2027, note that is subject to change based upon actual award date;

however will not exceed five years in total (unless FAR 52.217-8 is utilized).

This is a solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the information in FAR subpart 12.6, using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

Submission Requirements:

(1) The Government intends to issue an award to the Offeror whose quote represents the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. LPTA is defined as submission of a quote that complies with all terms and conditions contained within the Request for Quote (RFQ) AND that is lowest priced. Lowest price is determined by the Total Evaluated Price of all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).

(2) Question Submission: Offerors may submit written questions during the quote preparation period. All questions must be received no later than 05:00 PM PST on 08 March 2022 to allow adequate time to prepare and issue responses prior to the date and time set for receipt of quotes. Questions received after this date run the risk of not being answered. Only written questions will receive a response. It is required that each question should include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification. Email is the only acceptable method of submission.

(3) Quote Submission: All quotes shall be submitted no later than the time indicated on the RFQ or RFQ

Amendment (if applicable). Quotes and questions shall be emailed to holly.l.deignan.civ@socom.mil with the following in the subject line: QUOTE FOR H92240-22-T-0013 Mountain Wilderness & Extreme Cold Weather Training. Contractors are responsible for verifying receipt of their quotes to the identified inbox before the specified due date and time. Contractors are advised to plan ahead, ensuring enough time to account for any potential delays in email transmission. An E-mail quote that resides on a Government server, but has not appeared in the designated E-mail inbox by the due date and time for quote submission will be considered late in accordance with FAR 15.208(b). Email file size shall be limited to 10 MB. If documents exceed 10 MB, vendors shall submit documents via separate emails to ensure each email is no more than 10 MB. Email is the only acceptable method of submission.

(4) Comprehensive responses to the requirements of this Request for Quote (RFQ) are required to enable the

Government to evaluate the Offeror’s understanding of, capability and approaches to accomplish the stated requirements. Quotes shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions herein, and non-conformance with the specified required content may be cause for rejection of the quote. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale in their quote.

Any such exceptions or failure to identify exceptions may render the quote ineligible for award. The quote shall be valid for no less than 90 days from the date of RFQ closing. The quote shall provide comprehensive responses to the areas provided for in this section. The successful offeror will be selected based on an evaluation of quotes as outlined in FAR 52.212-2 and it’s addendum, included in this RFQ.

(5) QUOTE FORMAT AND CONTENT

The quote shall consist of 3 Volumes: (1) Information/Forms/Certifications, (2) Technical, and (3) Price Information. Electronic quotes shall address the sections listed below.

5.1 Format of the quote volumes shall be as follows:

a. Text size shall be no smaller than Microsoft Word, Times New Roman, 12 point, uncompressed font, including in any tables, charts, graphs or figures.

b. Pages shall be single spaced, with a minimum of one inch margins on all sides on 8 1/2” x 11” paper.

c. Individual emails may not exceed 10 MB. Submissions with .zip files are not acceptable and will not be delivered by the Government email server.

d. Elaborate format and color representations are not desirable.

e. Electronic copies must be provided via E-mail. ONLY electronic copies will be accepted. Microsoft Office

Word processing software and Excel spreadsheet software formats are required. Alternatively, Adobe Acrobat PDF can be used for Volumes other than Pricing.

f. Each Volume should be a standalone document. Do not combine multiple Volumes into one word or pdf document.

g. No cost or pricing information of any kind shall be included in any Volume except Price. The price submission is not page limited, but is strictly limited to price information.

5.2 Quote Submission Requirements.

Quote Submissions Volume Factor Format

Contract Information, Forms and Certifications (6.1 Sections 1 thru 3) Volume 1 N/A

Microsoft Word or PDF

Technical Capability Factor Volume 2 1 Microsoft

Word or PDF

Price Factor Volume 3 2 Microsoft

Excel

(6) VOLUME 1 - CONTRACT INFORMATION, FORMS AND CERTIFICATIONS

6.1 Contract Information, Forms and Certifications. Include the following data in Volume 1 in the format indicated.

a. Section 1 – Quote cover letter or quote cover page.

i. Quote Title, Solicitation Number, Quote Volume Number, Offeror Name and Address, Principal

Point of Contact Name and Phone Number, and the Offeror’s Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Dun & Bradstreet (DUNs) Number, and Tax Identification Number (TIN).

ii. Include names, office phone and/or cell phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for quote POCs.

iii. The Offeror shall either: (1) include statement on the Offeror’s assent, without exception or imposition of condition, to the terms and conditions of the solicitation including addenda and any documents, provisions and clauses incorporated by reference; or (2) explicitly state any exceptions or assumptions to the terms or conditions of this solicitations from a technical or price perspective.

Be advised that exceptions to any of the terms or conditions of this solicitation, additional conditions, or omission of material information required by this solicitation, may at the Government’s discretion, render the submission ineligible for award.

iv. Finally, include statement on the offer validity period, no less than ninety (90) days after solicitation closing date.

b. Section 2 – The Offeror shall submit the Standard Form 1449, “Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items” with the following blocks completed: 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c. Block 30a shall represent the original signature of an official authorized to contractually bind the Offeror in the RFP. Additionally, the original signature of an official authorized to contractually bind the Offeror in any RFP amendments;

Page 1, Block 15 of the SF30, if applicable.

c. Section 3 – Copy of completed provisions within the RFP for the following:

Provide all fill-ins or certifications required by the solicitation for inclusion in any resulting contract. The Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award; Quotes received without the completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Alt. I or completed SAM representation may be considered non-compliant. (Note: If your firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) a submission under FAR 52.212-3 Alt. I is STILL required. See provision for details). In addition, Offerors shall submit Certifications listed at the following:

i. 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

ii. 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-

REPRESENTATION

iii. 52.212-3 Alt I OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (review 52.212-3(b)(2))

iv. 5652.204-9004 FOREIGN PERSONS

6.2 The Offeror shall ensure all Contract Information, Forms, Representations, and Certifications have been completed as required. Incomplete quotes regarding such items may render the quote ineligible for contract award.

(7) VOLUME 2 – FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: The technical quote shall describe the Offeror’s approach to satisfying the requirements of the Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (PWS) to the degree that it can be confirmed the Offeror can meet the minimum stated requirements. Offerors are cautioned not to simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements in the quote, but furnish convincing narratives describing “how” they intend to meet these requirements.

The Offeror shall provide sufficiently detailed information to demonstrate HOW the training course requirements outlined in the PWS will be satisfied. The narrative shall include information relative to the training locations and specify any associated permits required along with a description of the specific instructor(s)’s (key personnel) experience providing services same/similar to those required by the PWS paragraph 4.3. The below documents/pictures shall demonstrate the Offeror’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe, professional and successful training. In order to ascertain complete understanding of the requirement, the following shall also be provided in the quote.

i) Identification of Certification and Qualifications (by name) required under PWS para 4.3

ii) Copy of Commercial Use Authorizations Certificate (CUA) and/or a Concession Contract

iii) DRAFT of Course Schedule(s) (Reference PWS para 4.4.1)

iv) DRAFT of Training Plan(s) (Reference PWS para 4.4.1)

v) DRAFT Gear/Equipment List (Reference PWS para 4.6)

vi) DRAFT Group Meal Plan (Reference PWS para 4.6)

vii) Visual Representation (Comprehensive Pictures) demonstrating the Offerors Group Gear Inventory along with Inventory Summary (i.e. Items, Sizes, Amounts, etc…) (Reference PWS para 4.6)

viii) Description of Food Preparation Area and Example List of Meal Preparation Items that will be available for packing (examples: carbohydrate bars, energy gels, packaged dry meats, food storage bags, food scale, … ) (Reference PWS para 4.7.5)

ix) Visual Representation (Comprehensive Pictures) of Facility and Camping Area (inclusive of Shower/Sink/Bathroom facilities). Include specifics about both the Facility and Camping Area. (Reference PWS para 4.7 and 4.11)

x) Safety and Emergency Management Plan to include Visual Representation of Operations Center and Name of Doctor(s) utilized. (Reference PWS para 8.3)

xi) COVID-19 Spread Mitigation Plan (Reference PWS para 15.3)

xii) Copy of Vendor(s) Liability Insurance (Reference PWS para 16)

The Technical Capability quote shall be as specific and complete as to clearly demonstrate to the Government that the Offeror has a thorough comprehension of and capabilities to perform the requirements outlined above.

In addition to the above, the Offeror will include the following statements in their Technical submission.

i) The Offeror shall make the affirmative statement that all COIs shall include, at a minimum, the topics identified in the PWS (2.2, 2.3, and 4.5).

ii) The Offeror shall make the affirmative statement that all COIs identified in the PWS will be instructed Live in-person (not virtual).

iii) The Offeror shall make the affirmative statement that it has the ability to provide all COI materials, equipment/gear, permits, personnel, management and facilities to meet the standards of training as identified in the PWS.

iv) The Offeror shall make the affirmative statement that all Instructors meet the experience and certification requirements as outlined in Section 4 of the PWS.

v) The Offeror shall make the affirmative statement that it has the ability to successfully and safely conduct the COI at each of the locations as indicated in the PWS.

vi) The Offeror shall make the affirmative statement that it maintains/has the ability to provide (quickly) supplies on hand to provide replacement items (for sale) as needed for safe training utilization.

vii) The Offeror shall make the affirmative statement that it shall maintain the appropriate Liability Insurance coverage throughout the duration of the contract period of performance.

(8) VOLUME 3 – FACTOR 2 – PRICE

FACTOR 2 - PRICE: The Offeror shall submit a fully completed Attachment 2 – Exhibit Line Item (ELIN) Pricing Worksheet within the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet format provided by the Government. All prices shall be provided as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), therefore all quoted prices shall be inclusive of all direct costs (i.e., direct labor, material, travel, and other direct costs) and associated indirect costs plus fee related to each Exhibit Line Item Number (ELIN) price. The submitted ELIN pricing will be used to price task orders. Quoted pricing shall include all costs associated with performance. ELINs are segregated by five (5) ordering periods lasting one year each, with pricing applicable based on the date of task order issuance. The total evaluated price (TEP) will be automatically formulated by the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet provided by the Government, by calculating the Offeror’s quoted pricing against the Government’s estimated quantities for the total life of the contract, to include the value of the option at FAR 52.217-8 calculated at 50% of the value of ordering period five (5). *The Offeror shall not alter formulas in the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet provided by the Government. Failure to comply with this instruction may result in the Offeror’s quote no longer being considered for award.

Note: The quantities utilized in the ELIN spreadsheet to calculate the TEP are estimated numbers utilized for pricing purposes and do not obligate the Government to purchase the quantities indicated. The established pricing upon award will be utilized to award the first Task Order, which will satisfy the established minimum of the contract. The Government may require additional “other than cost and pricing data” prior to award.

(End of provision)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) Be advised that the Government is conducting this acquisition using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. The Government will award one (1) IDIQ contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

The factors listed in the 52.212-2 Addenda below shall be used to evaluate quotes.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options (FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services period) to the total price for the basic requirement. See Factor 2 Price for additional details. 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).

52.212-2 ADDENDA – EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

This is a competitive LPTA solicitation. This section outlines the criteria the Government will use in evaluating the Offeror’s technical capability and quote for the mountain wilderness and extreme cold weather training.

All quotes received from eligible Offeror s will be initially evaluated for completeness and conformance with the RFQ instructions. Incomplete and nonconforming quotes will not be further evaluated.

All complete and conforming quotes will be considered in terms of price, lowest to highest, and then the apparent lowest-priced Offeror will be evaluated for acceptability under the Factor 1 - Technical Capability. If the lowest-price Offeror is determined technically unacceptable, the acceptability of the next lowest-price Offeror will be evaluated, continuing this process as necessary until the LPTA Offeror is identified. The Government reserves the right at its discretion (but is not required) to seek additional information from the lowest priced Offeror for evaluation and award purposes without seeking information from other Offerors or allowing other Offerors to submit revised quotes.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

Factor 1 – Technical Capability Factor 2 – Price

A finding of Unacceptable in Factor 1 shall result in the entire quote being determined unacceptable and, therefore, ineligible for award. The Government shall evaluate the Technical Factor using the following adjectival ratings

Adjectival Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

Discussions. IAW FAR 52.212-1(g), the Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial quote should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. Offerors may be asked to clarify certain aspects of their Technical and/or Price quote.

*Exchanges conducted with regard to resolving/clarifying minor or clerical errors in any of the quote volumes will not constitute discussions and the Contracting Officer (CO) reserves the right to award a contract without granting an opportunity to revise the original quote.

FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: The Government will evaluate information submitted by the Offeror for this factor and will make an acceptable or unacceptable rating. Acceptable is defined as the Offeror’s technical capability and approach clearly demonstrating the ability to meet the requirements outlined in Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement. Unacceptable is defined as the Offeror’s technical approach not meeting the requirements outlined in Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement.

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s description of HOW the training course requirements will be satisfied to include the following information: 1) information relative to the training locations and any associated permits that may be required at the specified locations and 2) the experience of the specific instructor personnel (key personnel) providing services same/similar to those required under PWS paragraph 4.3. Evaluation of the below documents/pictures will demonstrate the Offeror’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe, professional and successful training.

i) Identification of Certifications and Qualifications (by name) required under PWS para 4.3

ii) Copy of Commercial Use Authorizations Certificate (CUA)

iii) DRAFT of Course Schedule(s) (Reference PWS para 4.4.1)

iv) DRAFT of Training Plan(s) (Reference PWS para 4.4.1)

v) DRAFT Gear/Equipment List (Reference PWS para 4.6)

vi) DRAFT Group Meal Plan (Reference PWS para 4.6)

vii) Visual Representation (Comprehensive Pictures) demonstrating the Offerors Group Gear Inventory along with Inventory Summary (i.e. Items, Sizes, Amounts, etc…) (Reference PWS para 4.6)

viii) Description of Food Preparation Area and Example List of Meal Preparation Items that will be available for packing (examples: carbohydrate bars, energy gels, packaged dry meats, food storage bags, food scale, …. ) (Reference PWS para 4.7.5)

ix) Visual Representation (Comprehensive Pictures) of Facility and Camping Area (inclusive of Shower/Sink/Bathroom facilities). Include specifics about both the Facility and Camping Area. (Reference PWS para 4.7 and 4.11)

x) Safety and Emergency Management Plan to include Visual Representation of Operations Center and Name of Doctor(s) utilized. (Reference PWS para 8.3)

xi) COVID-19 Spread Mitigation Plan (Reference PWS para 15.3)

xii) Copy of Vendor(s) Liability Insurance (Reference PWS para 16)

The technical capability evaluation will be based upon the Offeror’s thorough and complete comprehension of the requirement.

In addition, The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s technical volume to confirm:

i) The Offeror made the affirmative statement that all COIs shall include, at a minimum, the topics identified in the PWS (2.2, 2.3, and 4.5).

ii) The Offeror made the affirmative statement that all COIs identified in the PWS will be instructed Live in-person (not virtual).

iii) The Offeror made the affirmative statement that it has the ability to provide all COI materials, equipment/gear, permits, personnel, management and facilities to meet the standards of training as identified in the PWS.

iv) The Offeror made the affirmative statement that all Instructors meet the experience and certification requirements as outlined in Section 4 of the PWS.

v) The Offeror made the affirmative statement that it has the ability to successfully and safely conduct the COI at each of the locations as indicated in the PWS.

vi) The Offeror made the affirmative statement that it maintains/has the ability to provide (quickly) supplies on hand to provide replacement items (for sale) as needed for safe training utilization.

vii) The Offeror made the affirmative statement that it shall maintain the appropriate Liability Insurance coverage throughout the duration of the contract period of performance.

FACTOR 2 – PRICE: All prices proposed in Attachment 2 – Exhibit Line Item Pricing Spreadsheet, including the option permitted under FAR 52.217-8, will be evaluated for price reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-3.

Note that pricing for all items is required, otherwise the quote will be considered ineligible for award. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total prices for all five years (utilizing the assumption that there will be 1 course of instruction per each number of students for both the spring/summer and winter courses during each ordering period), and the six-month extension via FAR 52.217-8. The evaluated price of the option under FAR 52.217-8 will be calculated by the Government at 50% of the total price for Year 5. The total evaluated price will be automatically formulated by the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet provided by the Government, by calculating the Offeror’s proposed pricing. The Offeror shall not alter formulas in the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet provided by the Government.

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