Amendment_1_-_Solicitation_H98210-16-R-0017.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

A. Extend the proposal submission due date from August 4, 2016 @ 12:00 pm EST to August 10, 2016 @ 11:00AM EST.

B. Removed clause 52.212-3 Alternate I (OCT 2014).

C. Provide answ ers to vendor questions.

See Summary of Changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-Aug-2016

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X H98210-16-R-0017

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-Jul-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer 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

02-Aug-2016

CODE

DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY

4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE,

SUITE 06J25-01

ALEXANDRIA VA 22350-4000

H98210 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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H98210-16-R-0017

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 04-Aug-2016 12:00 PM to 10-Aug-2016 11:00 AM.

The following have been modified:

ATTACHMENT A

EVALUATION FACTORS & CRITERIA

1.0. INTRODUCTION.

1.1. The Government will evaluate all proposals in accordance with the factors and criteria established in the Source Selection Plan (SSP) and in the Request for Proposal (RFP). The criteria provide the basis upon which each evaluation will be based, are established before receipt of the proposals, and are intended to ensure that the evaluation will be a structured process employing equitable measures.

Proposals will be evaluated and a contract awarded under the Best Value Continuum approach, to the responsible Offeror whose offer is considered the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

1.2. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and make award without discussions. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines discussions to be necessary.

1.3 Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the PWS with a statement of intent to perform does not reflect understanding of the requirement or capability to perform.

1.4. Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Factor(s) ___ will _X_ will not be used

1.4.1. The purpose of the pass/fail factor(s) is to determine the offeror’s ability to fully meet critical eligibility/performance requirement(s).

1.4.2. Offers that meet all of the established criteria will receive a “Pass” rating and will receive further consideration for award.

1.4.3. Offers that do not meet part or all of the established criteria will receive a “Fail” rating and will be ineligible for award and will not be further evaluated.

2.0. EVALUATION FACTORS

2.1. Technical.

2.1.1. The purpose of the technical factor is to assess the offeror’s proposed approach, as detailed in its proposal, to satisfy the Government’s requirements. There are many aspects which may affect an offeror’s ability to meet the solicitation requirements to include technical approach, risk, management approach, personnel qualifications, facilities, small business participation and others. The evaluation of risk is related to the technical assessment.

2.1.2. Risk assesses the degree to which the offeror’s proposed technical approach for the requirements of the solicitation may cause disruption of schedule, increased costs, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, or the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance. Risk will be assessed as one aspect of the technical factor rating.

2.1.3. Any proposal receiving a rating of “Unacceptable” is deemed to have a risk that is so high that award cannot be made against the proposal and the proposal will not be further evaluated.

2.2. Past Performance.

2.2.1. The Past Performance Evaluation results in an assessment of the offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation requirements, based on past performance information as a prime contractor. The Performance Confidence Assessment rating is assessed as an overall factor after evaluating aspects of the offeror’s recent past performance, focusing on performance that is relevant to the technical factors and cost or price.

2.2.2. Recency refers to the state or quality of being current. The more recent the contract, the greater the likelihood that the offeror has the capacity to perform in a like manner. Information regarding contract performance that is recent and has a logical connection with the matter under consideration indicates relevancy.

3.0. EVALUATION FACTOR CRITERIA

3.1. Pass/Fail Factor – see paragraph 1.4. above

3.2. Criteria for Technical Factor

Element A: Technical Approach and Methodology

By addressing each portion of the PWS, proposals shall describe the offeror's understanding of the requirement, assessment of the objectives to be accomplished, methodology for accomplishing the requirement.

Element B: Project Management Plan

The proposal shall describe the offeror’s approach for providing complete program management support that will fully integrate, manage, control, and document all phases of the contract requirements. Proposals shall describe the project management and quality control plans and demonstrate the offeror’s approach for providing the corporate resources necessary to ensure and maintain service quality levels, staffing levels, training and risk management.

Element C: Staffing Plan

The proposal shall demonstrate how the offeror’s staffing plan supports their technical approach by providing labor categories, experience of proposed personnel, labor hours, and a crosswalk to the PWS requirements.

3.3. Criteria for Past Performance Factor Confidence Assessment. The Government will conduct a performance evaluation based upon the past performance of the offerors performing major or critical aspects of the requirement as it relates to the probability of successfully performing the solicitation requirements.

3.3.1. The Government will consider each offeror’s demonstrated, current, relevant record of performance in supplying products and services as a prime contractor that meet the contract’s requirement. Contracts completed within the last _3_ years are generally considered recent.

3.3.2. In conducting the performance risk evaluation, the Government may use data provided by the offeror and data obtained from other sources it considers current and accurate, including the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS).

3.4. Criteria for Price Factor. The Government anticipates that adequate price competition will establish a fair and reasonable price. However, if the Government does not receive adequate price competition, it will evaluate price proposals to ensure price reasonableness of the services being provided to the Government, considering the specific terms and conditions and relevant commercial practices.

4.0. ORDER OF IMPORTANCE.

4.1. Proposals will be evaluated based on best value to the Government using the trade-off approach.

For this solicitation, factors are listed below in descending order of importance. Price will be evaluated separately and will not be scored.

1. Technical

2. Past Performance

3. Price

4.2. Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price.

Select the statement below that applies and complete the sentence above:

significantly more important than cost or price;

approximately equal to cost or price, or significantly less important that cost or price.

5.0. RATING METHODS

5.1. Technical Factor: One of the following ratings will be assigned:

TECHNICAL RATINGS

Rating Definition Outstanding The proposal exceeds stated requirements, as reflected through an innovative, comprehensive, outstanding approach. The response is complete in terms of the basic content and level of information the Government seeks for evaluation. There is a high probability of success and minimal risk that this Offeror would fail to meet the quantity, quality, and schedule requirements. Minor weaknesses, if any, need not be corrected to make award.

Acceptable The proposal meets the stated requirements. The response is considered complete in terms of the basic content and level of information the Government seeks for evaluation. There is a reasonable probability of success and little risk that this Offeror would fail to meet the quantity, quality, and schedule requirements. Minor weaknesses, if any, may not need to be corrected to make award.

Marginal The proposal does not clearly meet the requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable The proposal fails to meet the stated requirements. The response is considered deficient in terms of basic content and level of information the Government seeks for evaluation. The degree of risk is so high that an award cannot be made against the proposal. Any proposal receiving this rating will not be further evaluated.

5.2. Past Performance Factor – Relevancy and Confidence Assessment:

5.2.1. One of the following Relevancy ratings will be assigned:

PAST PERFORMANCE RELEVANCY RATINGS

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

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved much of the magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant

Present/past performance effort involved some of the magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort did not involve any of the magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

5.2.2. The combination of relevancy and recency, and performance documented by the information collected by the Government, results in the selection of a performance confidence assessment as outlined below.

PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENTS

Rating Description Substantial Confidence

Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence

Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has an expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Limited Confidence

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

No Confidence Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence

No relevant performance record is available or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

5.3. Price Factor: Price proposals will not receive an adjectival rating.

(End of Attachment A)

ATTACHMENT B

PAST PERFORMANCE RELEVANCY QUESTIONNAIRE

(INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS) Offerors shall submit up to three relevant, recent, past performance references with their offer. For each reference, the offeror shall complete and submit a Past Performance Relevancy Questionnaire using the form below.

1. Contractor (name, address, email and telephone number):

2. Contract Number and name, address, email, telephone number, of the awarding activity’s Procuring Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (and other references

– e.g. Administrative Contracting Officer – if applicable):

3. Type of Contract: Fixed Price_____ Cost_______ IDIQ_______

4. Contract dollar value:

5. Period of Performance:

6. Scope of work and complexity/diversity of tasks performed:

7. Skills/expertise required:

8. Relevancy of work:

9. Type and extent of subcontracting:

(End of Attachment B)

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

OFFERORS SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION

REGARDING PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

1. SAM: Any Offeror that submits a proposal in response to this solicitation must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-33 and DFARS Clauses 252.201-7000 and 252.204-7004 Alt A, prior to contract award. Registration information can be found at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

2. Communication: Solicitation information and amendments will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov. Offerors may email written questions requesting clarification of the RFP to the Contract Specialist,Shuna Ross at shuna.k.ross.civ@mail.mil. No information concerning this RFP or requests for clarification will be provided in response to telephone calls. Questions will be received up to 11:00 am Eastern on July 20, 2016. Questions received after the due date/time may not be answered.

3. Proposal Submissions: All proposal submissions in response to this solicitation must be received no later than 11:00 AM EST on August 10, 2016. No electronic submissions will be accepted.

For hand delivery proposals, contact the Contract Specialist via email at least two business days prior to the due date for delivery instructions.

For mailed submissions, Offerors must submit notification to the Contract Specialist via email five days in advance of proposal delivery. This email notification shall also include a tracking number for the package. Submit proposals to the address below:

DHRA PSO

Attn: Shuna Ross Solicitation No. H98210-16-R-0017 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 06J25-01 Alexandria, VA 22350

Proposal: Offerors shall submit one CD containing a complete copy of their proposal as well as hardcopies separated into the two volumes. Each volume shall be submitted in individual folders/binders as follows:

A. VOLUME I – Business and Past Performance: Offerors shall submit one hard copy of Tab I.

Tab 1:

i. Signed copy of the Standard Form 1449, with blocks 17 and 30 completed.

ii. Signed copy of the Standard Form 30 of any amendments issued against this RFP.

iii. Offeror’s DUNS number, Cage Code, and Tax ID number.

iv. Completed Representations and Certifications of Offeror (FAR Clause 52.212-3

Alt I) and all fill-in clauses that require an offeror’s response.

Tab 2: Submit three hard copies of Tab 2.

Past Performance References: Offerors shall submit up to three relevant and recent past performance references for work completed as a prime contractor, utilizing the Past Performance Relevancy Questionnaire (PPRQ) at Attachment B. Complete and submit one PPRQ per reference.

The Government will utilize the references submitted to obtain additional performance information on the Offeror. Subcontractors Past Performance will not be reviewed. Should the offeror possess no relevant past performance, a written statement shall be provided by the offeror so indicating. In this case, the Offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and will be assigned a rating of Unknown Confidence.

B. VOLUME II – Technical: Offerors shall submit one original and three hard copies of

Volume II to address the items below. Page limitation - In total, the page count for this volume shall not exceed 30 single-sided pages (inclusive of any tables of contents, appendices, attachments, etc.) Margins shall not be less than ½ inch. Font may be Times New Roman or Arial with not less than eleven-pitch.

i. Technical Proposal: This section shall address the technical requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Evaluation Factors at Attachment A.

ii. Staffing Plan. Offerors shall provide a Plan in accordance with the Evaluation Factors at Attachment A.

A. VOLUME III – Price Proposal: Offerors shall submit one hard copy and one soft copy (CD format) of Volume III:

i. Proposed labor categories, and fully burdened labor rates and hours for the Base and all Option Periods.

ii. A brief description of each proposed labor category.

(END OF INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS)

STATEMENT OF WORK

Analytical and Policy Support Sustainment of Language and Cultural Skills

Statement of Work

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO) require language sustainment and technology program support services.

2.0 BACKGROUND

The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Readiness) has a requirement to assist both the Department of Defense (DoD) and the nation’s foreign language needs through DoD language community’s program planning, collaborating with other federal partners including Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Department of State, and the Department of Education to address interagency language training issues. The objectives of the requirement include improving the oversight of key initiatives, including legislatively-required Boren Awards and The Language Flagship, the Defense

Language Institutes (both the Foreign Language Center and the English Language Center), the Joint Foreign Area Officer program and DoD’s language testing and cross-cultural competence initiatives as well as the development and/or delivery of proficiency-based foreign language assessments and testing.

3.0 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide the personnel, management and materials necessary to support DLNSEO efforts in program development and planning for the incorporation of technology, such as Learning Management Systems and blended learning methodologies, across the spectrum of Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (LREC) efforts in concert with the LREC Strategy and Implementation Plans of

DLNSEO.

4.0 REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall:

4.1 Have extensive expertise and educational background in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, Educational Technology or similar language related endeavors.

4.2 Provide a written draft and written final report on blended and adaptive language and culture technologies, existing or in development, which supports implementation of DLNSEO’s Strategic Application of Technology for LREC Capabilities.

4.2.1. Develop and maintain a comprehensive list of pertinent U.S. government and academic institution points of contact with which DLNSEO should coordinate to synchronize its language technology strategy across the global LREC enterprise.

4.2.2 Assist in coordinating partnerships with other DoD departments, Services, agencies Assist in managing partnerships with academic institutions, NSEP program leaders, and interagency partners.

4.2.3 Examine language proficiency levels upon exit from various programs and provide written recommendations for the application of technology in standardizing and raising proficiency levels.

4.2.4 Inform DLNSEO of ongoing adaptive or blended projects to support language acquisition and sustainment. Advise DLNSEO on initiatives that could be explored to cover gaps in language acquisition and sustainment practice. Track execution of recommended project and provide report at the end of period of performance.

4.3 Develop program recommendations to improve DoD LREC training management system compatibility for department wide analysis. Assists in briefing members of the language, culture, and regional expertise community on findings. Submit findings in writing during monthly status report.

4.4 In conjunction with DLNSEO, consult partners and participate in language technology conferences, meetings, symposiums and workshop designs. Provided summary reports to DLNSEO.

4.5 Provide input for agenda and attendees for conference, meeting, symposium, & workshop design, organization, and delivery (i.e., I/ITSEC, Five Eyes, DoD Blended Adaptive Language & Culture Training Symposium, and meetings organized by the Language Flagship Technology Innovation Center or other NSEP program meetings). Assist in developing goals and outcomes, agendas, lists of participants, defining logistical requirements; organize and attend planning meetings with other DoD partners and agencies. Provide summary reports to DLNSEO.

4.6 Advise DLNSEO in writing on best practices in language pedagogy and technology (i.e., provide Subject Matter Expertise in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, Instructional Technology, and Language Education). Provide written update during monthly status report.

4.7 Support the conduct of the DoD Blended Adaptive Language & Culture Training Symposium, and meetings organized by the Language Flagship Technology Innovation Center or other NSEP program meetings). After action report due to DLNSEO no later than 15 business days after conclusion of the symposium.

4.8 Submit Monthly Status Reports. These reports should address:

4.8.1 A summary of work performed for the reporting period.

4.8.2 Progress toward open efforts

4.8.3 Planned actions towards new efforts.

4.8.4 A rolled-up summary of contract activities to date.

4.9 Participate in a Post-Award Conference. This meeting shall provide an introduction between the Contractor personnel and Government personnel who will be involved with the contract. The meeting shall provide the opportunity to discuss technical, management and security issues. The Post Award Conference will aid both the Government and Contractor in achieving a clear and mutual understanding of all requirements, and identify and resolve any potential issues. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss any items requiring clarification and gather information as necessary to support each deliverable.

The Contractor shall provide a written summary of the Post-Award Conference.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

Deliverable PWS Ref. Delivery Date Provide a written draft and written final report on blended and adaptive language and culture technologies, existing or in development, which supports implementation of DLNSEO’s Strategic Application of Technology for LREC Capabilities.

4.2 Draft report 90 days after contract award

Final report 180 days after contract award

Develop and maintain a comprehensive list of pertinent U.S. government and academic institution points of contact with which DLNSEO should coordinate to synchronize its language technology strategy across the global LREC enterprise.

4.2.1 Draft report 90 days after contract award

Final report 180 days after contract award

Examine language proficiency levels upon exit from various programs and provide written recommendations for the application of technology in standardizing and raising proficiency levels.

4.2.3 180 days after contract award.

Within the monthly status report inform DLNSEO of ongoing adaptive or blended projects to support language acquisition and sustainment. Advise DLNSEO on initiatives that could be explored to cover gaps in language acquisition and sustainment practice. Track execution of recommended project and provide report at the end of period of performance.

4.2.4

Report status of ongoing adaptive or blended projects within monthly status reports, to include initiatives that could be explored, by email within the 1st week of the month.

Project execution report due at end of Period of Performance.

In conjunction with DLNSEO, consult partners and participate in language technology conferences, meetings, symposiums and design workshops.

4.4 By email within 10 business days after the described events in which the awardee participated.

Provided written summary reports to

DLNSEO.

Provide input for agenda and attendees of conference, meeting, symposium, & workshop design, organization, and delivery (i.e., I/ITSEC, Five Eyes, DoD Blended Adaptive Language & Culture Training Symposium, and meetings organized by the Language Flagship Technology Innovation Center or other NSEP program meetings). Assist in developing goals and outcomes, agendas, lists of participants, defining logistical requirements; organize and attend planning meetings with other DoD partners and agencies. Consult with partners and participate in language technology conferences, meetings, symposiums and workshop designs.

Provide summary reports to DLNSEO.

4.5 No later than 10 business days prior to events described.

Advise DLNSEO in writing on best practices in language pedagogy and technology (i.e., provide Subject Matter Expertise in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, Instructional Technology, and Language Education). Provide written update during monthly status report.

4.6 By email within the 1st week of the month.

Support conduct of conference, meeting, symposium, & workshop design, organization, and delivery of the DoD Blended Adaptive Language & Culture Training Symposium, and meetings organized by the Language Flagship Technology Innovation Center or other NSEP program meetings). Submit after action report to DLNSEO.

4.7 By e-mail within 15 business days after conclusion of the symposium.

Submit Monthly Status Reports (MSR) via Microsoft Word and or Excel to

DLNSEO.

4.8 By email within the 1st week of the month.

Post Award Conference 4.9 Within five business days of the contract award date.

6.0 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the DLNSEO via a secure data collection site.

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, unless a later date is otherwise authorized by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness). Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at:

http://www.ecmra.mil

7.0 CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

Contractors may be required to travel to10 language sustainment training events. These events are traditionally held in San Francisco, CA, Orlando, FL, Honolulu, HI, Indiana, Missoula Montana, Fayetteville, NC, Pittsburgh, PA; and Madison, WI, the locations of the established DLNSEO initiatives or programs, in order to analyze the efficacy of existing language sustainment training. Contractor costs for Government authorized travel are included in this contract. All travel shall be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 and applicable travel regulations (Joint, Federal or Standardized). Contractor payment claims shall include applicable documentation to support actual costs incurred (e.g. airfare and hotel/lodging receipts) as well as any receipts valued at or above $75.00. Failure to provide appropriate documentation may result in loss of reimbursement of travel expenses.

8.0 SECURITY

8.1 Establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all nonpublic Government data to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of government data.

The Contractor and all Contractor personnel with access to or responsibility for nonpublic Government data under this contract shall:

8.1.1 Comply with:

DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8500.1, Cybersecurity The Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) DoD 5400.11-R, and DoD Directive 5400.11, DoD Privacy Program DoD 6025.18-R, DoD Health Information Privacy Regulation DoD 5200.2-R, Personnel Security Program HSPD-12, Homeland Security Presidential Directive.

8.1.2 Comply with HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) issuance requirements, known as the Common Access Card (CAC) for DMDC and:

8.1.2.1 Be responsible for obtaining CAC or PIV ready status prior to reporting for work. At a minimum, all Contractor personnel must obtain/maintain a favorable FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprint check), two forms of identity proofed identification (I-9 document), and submit a National Agency Check and Law Credit (NACLAC) vetting package for processing.

8.1.2.2 Be citizens of the United States.

8.1.2.3 Maintain favorable FBI National Criminal History checks and ensure completion and successful adjudication of a NACLAC as required for Federal employment.

8.2 If at any time, any Contractor personnel requiring a CAC is unable to obtain/maintain an adjudicated NACLAC immediately notify the DMDC Information Systems Security Group (DISSG) and remove such person from work under this contract.

8.3 Immediately report the discovery of any Privacy breach first to the DMDC CIO/ Privacy Office and secondly to the COR.

8.4 Perform offsite work with Personally Identifiable Information (PII) only on systems and platform information technology systems (PIT) that meet Risk Management Framework (RMF) (formerly Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)) for DoD Information Technology (IT) requirements. Systems previously certified under DIACAP must be current but cannot exceed an authority to operate (ATO) date later than October 2016. Such information systems and PIT systems will be updated on an on-going basis to continue to meet applicable RMF requirements. Systems must have and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) or, if acceptable to the Government under DIACAP, an Interim Authority to Operate (IATO) not to exceed the October 2016 time frame.

8.5 Contractor systems and information networks that receive, transmit, store, or process nonpublic Government data must be accredited according to DoDI 8510.01 "Risk Management Framework for DoD IT” (RMF) (formally DIACAP) and comply with annual Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) security control testing. All systems subject to RMF must present evidence of authorization in the security plan, Security Assessment Report (SAR) Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and authorization decision document or show that the system has successfully gone through the Risk Management Framework Process in order to integrate information security and risk management activities into the system’s life cycle. The RMF decision must be current and cannot exceed a 3 year timeframe. Evidence of FISMA compliance must be presented in the form of a POA&M. The Contractor will be responsible for the cost of RMF processes and FISMA testing required for any Contractor owned and operated network, facility and/or application processing DoD information.

9.0 QUALITY CONTROL

The contractor shall implement and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure work performed conforms to the scope of work and meets the requirements under this PWS. The QCP shall, at a minimum provide a method for performing inspections; identifying, correcting and preventing problems/defective service; addressing customer complaints, and improving the quality of services over the life of the contract.

10.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

10.1. The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the Contractor’s compliance to the contract terms and performance of the requirements in the PWS. The Government will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods described below are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.

10.1.1. Periodic Surveillance. This action occurs when the COR or other Government official observes a deficiency. Examples include evidence from accidents, incidents, or delays. Regardless of where in the line-of-duty the COR observes contractual procedures not being followed, he/she has an obligation to document and report the deficiency to the Contracting Officer.

10.1.2. Customer Complaint Surveillance. This action is instituted when the COR receives a complaint from a stakeholder regarding contractor service. The COR will obtain the complaint in writing and then conduct an investigation to determine its validity. If the complaint is deemed valid, the COR will immediately notify the contracting Officer for action. The COR will notify both the Contract Manager and the complainant of the Government’s response to their complaint.

10.2. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory contractor performance, the COR or CO will issue a CDR that will explain the circumstances and findings concerning the incomplete or unsatisfactory service. The contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR and respond in writing as to how he/she shall correct the unacceptable performance and avoid a recurrence. The Government will review the contractor's corrective action response to determine acceptability and will use any completed CDR as part of an overall evaluation of Contractor performance when determining present or future contractual actions.

11.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Document Web link DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8500.1, Cybersecurity http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/850001_2014.p df

DoD 5200.2-R, Personnel Security Program http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/520002r.pdf

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2016)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (r) of this provision.

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

“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) Concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except--

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

"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 size standards in this solicitation.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name.

The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; or

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127)”, means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications posted electronically on the SAM website.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212- 3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ___ .

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (r) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.) These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on ORCA.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a women-owned small business concern.

Note to paragraphs (c)(8) and (9): Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ .] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ -.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). (Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ___ ) is, a women-owned business concern.

(9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:

(10) HUBZone small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on…