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AMENDMENT 0001

a. The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Provide notice to all prospective offerors of the pendency of a NAICS Code appeal filed with the Small Business Administration Office of Hearings and Appeals; Docket No. NAICS-2011-04-27-67. The Notice and Order are included as an attachment to amendment.

2) Provide answers to questions that have been received since release of the Final RFP for the GSM-ETI effort. A GSM-ETI Question/Answer (Q/A) Matrix (Q/As #FRFP 1-FRFP 5) are included as an attachment to this amendment.

3) Address administrative/typographical issues as follows:

a) Section G:

Update 52.232-9000 to remove parentheses at the end of paragraph (c).

b) Section H:

Correct spacing within paragraph H.8, Paragraph i, Note 1.

c) Section J:

Delete Attachment 13. FOUO information has been combined on one disk (Attachment 11). Attachment 13 is deleted in its entirety.

d) Section L:

1 Revise paragraphs L3 and L4 to provide updated information relative to supplemental CD-ROMs (disks). FOUO information has been combined on one disk, which reduces the number of disks to a total of two disks; vice three disks.

2 Revise paragraph L8.4.4 to reflect “Attachment 10” vice “Attachment 15”.

e) RFP Attachment 4 - Task Order Guide is revised to remove all mark-ups (comments).

f) RFP Attachment 5 - GSM-ETI Past Performance Information is revised to include Section L references and update font to Times New Roman, Size 12.

g) RFP Attachment 8 - Past Performance Questionnaire and Cover Letter. The GSM-ETI Past Performance Questionnaire is revised to include “Attachment Number 8” on each page.

b. There are no other changes at this time.

c. Questions are due no later than 10:00 A.M. Central Time, 09 May 2011 and shall be submitted in writing to DISNGSM@disa.mil.

d. Proposals are due no later than 10:00 A.M. Central Time, 03 June 2011.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

The following have been modified:

52.232-9000 Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF)

As prescribed in 232.7004(S-90), use the following clause:

Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) (3 OCT 2008)

(a) As prescribed in DFARS clause 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Mar 2008), Contractors must submit payment requests in electronic form. Paper copies will no longer be accepted or processed for payment unless the conditions of DFARS clause 252.232-7003(c) apply. To facilitate this electronic submission, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has implemented the DoD sanctioned Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for contractors to submit electronic payment requests and receiving reports. The contractor shall submit electronic payment requests and receiving reports via WAWF. For payment problems related to WAWF, the contractor should contact the Acceptor identified.

(b) Definitions:

Acceptor: Contracting Officer’s Representative, Task Monitor, or other government acceptance official as identified in the contract/order.

Pay Official: Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) payment office identified in the contract/order.

SHIP TO/Service Acceptor DoDAAC: Acceptor DoDAAC or DCMA DoDAAC (as specified I the contract/order).

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC: Used when DCAA invoice approval is required by the contract/order and the field is marked as mandatory in WAWF-RA. (Click the DCAA Audit Office Locator Link in WAWF and enter zip code of your CGE code address).

(c) WAWF Contractor Input Information - ** IMPORTANT! **

The contractor shall use the following information in creating electronic payment requests in WAWF:

To create electronic payment requests and receiving reports, go to the following WAWF production website at https://wawf.eb.mil.

Invoice Type in WAWF:

If billing for Materials Only or a combination of Materials and Services, select “Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo)”.

If billing for Services Only, select “2-n-1 (Services Only)”

If billing for Cost-Reimbursement, Time-and-Materials, and Labor Hour- Contracts, select “Cost Voucher”

(**Invoices (or public vouchers), supported by a statement of cost for performance under this contract, shall be submitted to the cognizant Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) office. Under the provisions of DFARS 242.803(b), the DCAA auditor, is designated as the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer for examining vouchers received directly from the Contractor. Cost Vouchers require invoices to be sent to DCAA for approval, therefore a DCAA DoDAAC is required A letter of “DCAA Approval for Direct Invoice Submittal” is required to be attached to all Direct-Bill Cost Vouchers. ** Acceptor:

(To Be Provided On Individual Task Orders) Ship To/Service Acceptor DoDAAC:

Name:

Phone Number:

E-Mail:

Pay Official:

Pay DoDAAC: HQ0131

Pay Office: DFAS-CO

For payment processing questions, contact the following DFAS office as specified in the contract/order:

Columbus Center -- 1-800-756-4571

HQ0131 – Option 2, then Option 2

E-Mail Notifications:

For Acceptors:

To facilitate payment processing, the contractor shall send an additional e-mail notification to the Acceptor by clicking on the “Send More Email Notifications” link after submitting a document in WAWF.

(d) Points of Contact:

Reference clause 52.204-9000, Points of Contact, for Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, Customer/COR/TM and Contractor Points of Contact information.

(e) Information:

Additional DISA WAWF guidance and information for both contractor and government personnel is available at http://www.ditco.disa.mil/hq/WAWF/.

(End of clause)

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been modified:

H8

ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OCI/OCI MITIGATION PLAN

(PL83 MAR 2011)

a. An organizational conflict of interest means that because of other activities or relationships with other persons, a person is unable or potentially unable to render impartial assistance or advice to the Government, or the person's objectivity in performing the contract work is or might be otherwise impaired, or a person has an unfair competitive advantage. The Government seeks to acquire unbiased advise and/or goods and services from offerors/contractors that are free from, or have mitigated, Organizational Conflicts of Interest, as defined in FAR 2.101, relating to this contract.

b. In order for the Government to try to prevent an OCI relating to this contract, the parties to this contract agree that the Contractor’s future contracting with the Government may be restricted as outlined in FAR Subpart 9.5, if the offeror/contractor and DISA are unable to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate actual or potential OCI before contract award.

c. DISA will not automatically exclude a vendor from a competitive acquisition due to an actual or potential OCI. The Contracting Office is committed to working with potential vendors to eliminate or mitigate actual and potential OCI situations, without detriment to the integrity of the competitive process, the DISA mission, or the legitimate business interests of the vendor community.

d. DISA has determined that an OCI relating to this contract may arise if the GSM-ETI Prime Contractor and/or its subcontractors, at any tier, their parent companies, subsidiaries, and affiliates, if any, are or become a prime or subcontractor, at any level under:

(1) one of the DISA contracts identified in the OCI Matrix below and perform or performed tasks associated with the activities identified in FAR 9.505-1 through 9.505-4 relating to this contract; and/or

(2) an existing GSA Alliant-Small Business GWAC contracts (which is to be used as DISA's source for support of the GSM-Projects and Support (P&S) requirements) and perform tasks associated with the activities identified in FAR 9.505-1 through 9.505-4 relating to this contract, and/or

(3) the upcoming contract award of the GSM-Operations solicitation (HC1028-10-R-2000) and perform tasks associated with the activities identified in FAR 9.505-1 through 9.505-4 relating to this contract.

e. If the offeror or Contractor is aware, or should have been aware, of an OCI before award of this contract or any task under against the contract, and does not fully disclose that conflict to the Contracting Officer, the Government may terminate the Contractor for default.

f. The offeror or Contractor, by submitting an offer and/or signing the contract, warrants that it is not aware of any actual or potential OCI relating to this contract.

g. After contract award, the GSM-ETI Contractor shall have an ongoing obligation to make “a prompt and full disclosure” to the Contracting Officer of any OCI that arises during the performance of the contract, as well as newly discovered conflicts that existed before contract award.

h. The OCI Mitigation Plan shall become part of the resultant contract and the Contractor shall update its OCI Mitigation Plan within 30 days of any changes to the legal construct of the organization, subcontractor changes, or significant management or ownership changes that would result in an actual or potential OCI under this contract.

i. The following OCI Matrix provides potential offerors/contractors with examples of situations where OCI Mitigation Plans may or may not be required by the Contracting Officer.

(See Note)

GSM-ETI

Sub-

Contractor

(See Note)

DISN Global Solutions

DCA200-02-D-5000 (APPTIS)

DCA200-02-D-5001 (SAIC)

GSM-Projects and Support (P&S) GSA GWAC – Alliant-Small Business

(Multiple Contracts TBD)

DISN Network Management Support Services – Global – Associate Support Contract (DNMSS-G/ASC)

HC1013-07-D-2023

(Oberon Associates, Inc.)

DNMSS-G – NEC

HC1028-08-D-2000

(Computer Sciences Corporation)

DISN Access Transport Services (DATS) HC1013-07-D-2005 (Qwest)

HC1013-07-D-2006 (Arrowhead/Caprock)

HC1013-07-D-2007 (AT&T Corp.)

DISN Transmission Services-Pacific (DTS-P)

DCA200-00-D-5000

(MCI Worldcom Network Services, Inc.)

Joint Hawaii Information Transport System (JHITS)

HC1013-06-D-2006 (AT&T)

DISN Transmission Services CONUS Extension - DTS-CE

DCA200-99-D-0050 (AT&T)

DCA200-99-D-0051 (MCI/Verizon)

DCA200-99-D-0052 (Sprint)

DISN Video Teleconference Services for DOD Worldwide (DVS-G)

DCA200-97-D-0054 (AT&T)

EMSS Airtime Contract

HC1047-08-C-4004

(Iridium Government Services)

EMSS Gateway O&M

HC1047-08-C-4001

(General Dynamics C4 Systems, Inc)

EMSS Gateway Maintenance and Support Services Agreement (GMSSA)

HC1047-08-C-4005

(Iridium Government Services)

EMSS Engineering Support Services HC1047-08-D-0001 (NEXGEN Com LLC)

EMSS Provisioning

HC1047-08-D-0002

(General Dynamics C4 Systems Inc.)

EMSS RIWF

HC1047-08-C-4023

(General Dynamics C4 Systems, Inc.)

DMS Sustainment FA8771-04-D-0006 (Booz, Alan, Hamilton)

Fiber Maintenance – Classified HC1047-04-C-4048 (Contractor Classified)

HC1047-04-C-4050 “ “

HC1047-04-C-4058 “ “

HC1047-04-C-5000 “ “

SME-PED

HC1013-09-C-2002 (Appriva ISS LLC)

Notes:

1. While each case is analyzed on its own facts, there is no generalized need for mitigation in this situation.

2. While a case-by-case analysis will be required, based on the PWS current at the time of analysis the offeror/contractor will likely be required to submit an OCI Mitigation Plan, and the Contracting Officer may implement its own OCI Mitigation Plan.

3. OCI Mitigation Plan may be required.

j. A clause, similar to the above, must be included in all subcontracts.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

J

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment

Number Description & Date of Attachment Number of Pages

Attachment 1 GSM-ETI Department Of Defense Contract Security

Classification Specification – DD Form 254

Attachment 2 Contracts Data Requirements List (CDRL) DD Form 1423

Attachment 3 Global Information Grid (GIG) Services Management -

Engineering, Transition, Implementation (GSM-ETI)

Sample Task Order (TO) #ES-1

DISN CONUS Optical 100Gb/s Upgrade

Attachment 4 GSM-ETI Task Order Ordering Guide

Attachment 5 Past Performance Information Sheet

Attachment 6 Subcontractor/Teaming Partner Consent Letter

Attachment 7 Client Authorization Letter

Attachment 8 Past Performance Questionnaire and Cover Letter

Attachment 9 Performance Work Statement Template

Attachment 10 GSM-ETI Labor Rate Table – Electronic Spreadsheet

Attachment 11 CD-ROM – Unclassified (See Section L3 and L4)

Attachment 12 CD-ROM – Controlled/Sensitive (See Section L3 and L4)

Attachment 13 DELETED in its entirety (reference Amendment 0001)

Attachment 14 Electronic Products List

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

L3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION. (Previously labeled “Reading Room”).

a. FOUO technical reference documents are included as supplemental information on a CD ROM that is available from the DISA GSM Program Office (Reference Section L, Paragraph L4, below). The FOUO CD-ROM is provided as HC1028-10-R-2001, Section J, Attachment 11. Previous versions of this RFP included a second FOUO disk, whose contents are now included in HC1028-10-R-2001, Section J, Attachment 11.

b. In addition to the FOUO information provided as HC1028-10-R-2001, Section J, Attachment 11, supplemental classified, sensitive and/or controlled GFI is available on a separate "controlled" CD-ROM and is available from the DISA GSM Program Office. The sensitive and/or controlled data is provided as HC1028-10-R-2001, Attachment 12.

c. HC1028-10-R-2001, Section J, Attachments 11 and 12 ARE NOT maintained in a physical library or reading room location and can only be obtained as stated in Section L, Paragraph L4 below.

L4 SUPPLEMENTAL CONTROLLED CD-ROM(S). (Previously labeled “Electronic Reference Documents.”)

a. Files on the referenced CD ROMs (HC1028-10-R-2001, Section J, Attachments xx and xx) include reference and technical materials that describe the DISN. The data on the disks is provided as supplemental information and provides historical and reference information. The data provided on these disks is not required to complete vendor proposal packages, but might be useful. Files included on the CD-ROMs include:

- Site Briefings (to include itemized equipment lists and locations)

- Standard Operating Procedures

- Continuity of Operations Plans

- GSM Operational Architecture

- Information Assurance and Security

- Maintenance Agreements (to include fault information and maintenance actions for recent 12 month period)

- Site Concurrence Letters

- Provisioning Actions

- DISN Telecom Reference Documents

- Active DGS Task Order Descriptions (for recent 24 month period)

b. The CD-ROM(s) are available to authorized vendor couriers. DISA must verify clearance information and courier requirements prior to providing the CD-ROMs. Arrangements to obtain the CD ROMs must be made prior to arrival with Mr. Vic Patrick, Victor.Patrick@disa.mil, or Ms. Katherine Prisuta, Katherine.Prisuta@disa.mil. Prior to 14 May, Mr. Patrick can be reached at (703)882-0638 and Ms. Prisuta at (703)882-2014. After 14 May, Mr. Patrick can be reached at (301)225-2173 and Ms. Prisuta can be reached at (301)225-2158. Only authorized vendor couriers shall receive the controlled CD-ROM. Authorized vendor couriers shall arrive in person at the DISA Program Management Office, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Sky 7, Room 1W12, Falls Church VA, if picking up prior to 14 May. After 14 May, authorized vendor couriers will pick up the CD-ROM at the new Fort Meade facility, located at 6910 Cooper Avenue, Fort Meade MD.

c. Please note that the information on past efforts is not a guarantee that the same type or level of effort will be performed by the GSM-ETI contractor.

L8.4 Volume IV - Cost/Price Proposal.

L8.4.1 General Instructions.

L8.4.1.1 Cost/Price Reasonableness. This section is to assist you in submitting information other than cost or pricing data that is required to evaluate the reasonableness of your proposed cost/price. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory and failure to comply may result in rejection of your proposal. The Government will determine the reasonableness of the overall price based on adequate price competition and by comparison with the Government’s Independent Government Cost Estimate. Note that unreasonably low or high proposed costs or prices, initially or subsequently, may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement or has submitted an unreasonable proposal. Additionally, unbalanced pricing poses an unacceptable risk to the Government and may be a reason to reject an offeror’s proposal. Offers should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their reasonableness.

L8.4.1.2 Cost/Price Information. Information beyond that required by this instruction shall not be submitted, unless you consider it essential to document or support your cost/price position. All information relating to the proposed price, including all required supporting documentation must be included in the section of the proposal designated as the Cost/Price Volume. Supporting information submitted by the offeror’s teaming partners, joint venture partners, and/or subcontractors may be submitted in sealed packages and must be provided in one hard copy and one softcopy/electronic version. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed costs/prices rests with the offeror. Under no circumstances shall this information and documentation be included elsewhere in the proposal.

L8.4.1.4 Cost or Pricing Information Requirements. It is anticipated that pricing of this action will be based on adequate price competition; therefore, offerors are initially not required to submit certified cost or pricing data. If, after receipt of proposals, the CO determines that there is insufficient information available to determine price reasonableness and none of the exceptions in FAR 15.403-1 apply, the offeror shall be required to submit cost or pricing data. Information shall be provided in accordance with FAR 15.403-5.

L8.4.2 Volume IV Organization of Cost/Price Volume. The Cost/Price volume shall consist of the following sections:

Part A – Introduction

- Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

- Additional Information as stated in Paragraphs L8.4.3.2 through Paragraph L8.4.3.4, below.

Part B – GSM-ETI Labor Rate Table, Attachment 10

CONUS Contractor Facility

CONUS Government Facility

Part C – Other Information.

Part D – Final Proposal Revision (FPR). This part shall apply only if the Contracting Officer requests a final proposal.

L8.4.3 Part A – Introduction. Include table of contents; glossary of abbreviations and acronyms; summary descriptions of accounting, estimating, and purchasing systems; and changes to estimating, accounting practices, or Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Disclosure.

L8.4.3.1 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. If necessary, provide a glossary of abbreviations and acronyms used with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

L8.4.3.2 Accounting System. Cost Reimbursable Task Orders may be issued after contract award. A GSM-ETI Contractor may not receive a cost reimbursable Task Order when the Accounting System has not been determined acceptable. Indicate whether the Government has determined your Accounting System to be adequate and acceptable for use in Cost Reimbursement contracts and, if so, provide evidence. The offeror must provide a plan for obtaining government acceptance of the Accounting System when the offeror’s Accounting System has not been accepted by the Government. Also, identify any deviations from your standard procedures in preparing this proposal.

L8.4.3.3 Estimating System. Provide a summary description of your standard estimating system or methods for the CPFF and CPIF CLINs. Also, identify any deviations from your standard estimating procedures in preparing this proposal volume. Indicate whether the Government has determined your Estimating System to be adequate and acceptable for use in Cost Reimbursement contracts and, if so, provide evidence. The offeror must provide a plan for obtaining government acceptance of the Estimating System when the offeror’s Estimating System has not been accepted by the Government. Also, identify any deviations from your standard procedures in preparing this proposal.

L8.4.3.4 Purchasing System. Provide a summary description of your purchasing system or methods (e.g., how material requirements are determined, how sources are selected, when firm quotes are obtained, what provision is made to ensure quantity and other discounts). Indicate whether the Government has determined your Purchasing System to be adequate and acceptable for use in Cost Reimbursement contracts and, if so, provide evidence. The offeror must provide a plan for obtaining government acceptance of the Purchasing System when the offeror’s Estimating System has not been accepted by the Government. Also, identify any deviations from your standard procedures in preparing this proposal.

L8.4.4 Part B. GSM-ETI Labor Rate Table, HC1028-10-R-2001 – Section B - Attachment 01 and HC1028-10-R-2001-Section J - Attachment 10. The offeror is required to submit prices for all Government-provided labor categories, for all of the contract years (Year 1 through Year 5). The offeror shall complete and submit HC1028-10-R-2001 – Section B - Attachment 01 and shall also complete the spreadsheet provided as HC1028-10-R-2001 – Section J – Attachment 10. Note: Information reflected in HC1028-10-R-2001 - Section J – Attachment 10 will take precedence over the information reflected in HC1028-10-R-2001 - Section B – Attachment 01.

L8.4.4.1 Descriptions for the labor categories are provided as HC1028-10-R-2001 – Section B – Attachment 02. If different labor category titles are utilized, offerors should provide an addendum which cross-maps their labor categories to those reflected in the GSM-ETI Labor Rate Table. Failure to provide Contractor-proposed prices all labor categories for all years; to include work performed on a Government site and work performed at the Contractor site may result in a rejection of the offeror’s proposal.

L8.4.4.2 The offeror’s proposed FFP GSM-ETI Labor Rate Table shall reflect the period of performance as follows:

L8.4.4.3 Rounding. All costs or prices provided shall be rounded to the nearest dollar.

L8.4.4.4 Percentages. Percentages should be limited to two decimal points; for example 25 percent shall be reflected as .25

L8.4.4.5 Additional Criteria. All proposal amounts shall be proposed in U.S. currency.

L8.4.4.6 The offeror’s proposal is presumed to represent its best efforts to respond to the solicitation. Any inconsistency between promised performance, the technical proposal, identified personnel resources and cost/price must be explained in the proposal. For example, if the intended use of new and innovative techniques is the basis for an abnormally low estimate, the nature of these techniques and their impact on cost or price shall be explained; or, if a corporate policy decision has been made to absorb a portion of the estimated cost, that must be stated in the proposal. Any inconsistency, if unexplained, may raise a fundamental question of the offeror’s understanding of the nature and scope of the work required and may adversely impact the offeror’s standing upon evaluation. The burden of proof as to cost credibility rests with the offeror.

L8.4.4.7 Unrealistically low prices may indicate an inability to understand requirements and a high-risk approach to contract performance. Accordingly, the Government may consider the findings of such an analysis in evaluating the offeror’s ability to perform and the risk of its approach.

L8.4.4.8 All labor performed under individual task orders will be reimbursed via the proposed FFP rates. Cost-reimbursement task orders may be negotiated on a case-by-case basis, but will not be evaluated for contract award purposes.

L8.4.4.9 The complete GSM-ETI Labor Rate Table shall be incorporated into the resultant contract as an attachment to Section B and may become one of the bases for determining price reasonableness in subsequent task order requirements.

L8.4.5 Part C – Other Information. DCAA and DCMA Point of Contact Information. The offeror shall submit the name, address, Field Audit Office (FAO) number, and phone number of its cognizant Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) office. State if they have been provided to the cognizant ACO/DCAA office for review or negotiation; if not, please explain.

L8.4.6 Part D - Final Proposal Revision (FPR). This part shall apply only if the CO requests a Final Proposal Revision. It is not necessary to provide the same level of detail in the final cost revision proposal as provided in the original cost proposal. However, all cost changes in the final cost revision proposal must be fully substantiated and explained. Provide a SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF CHANGES (From-To). This shall reflect all significant cost changes by major cost by period, i.e. base and options. Identify the significant cost increases as well as the significant cost decreases. Explain the reasons for the cost changes consistent with changes to technical/management approach, and provide appropriate rationale so that an explanation can be provided to the SSA.

(End of Summary of Changes)