HC102821R0006 AMD 0007.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:

1. Add further clarif ication on w hat information is required to be provided w ith regard to sections L.8.3.1 and L.8.5.

2. Provide, as attachment L9, a revised benchmark rate spreadsheet that identif ies the Government benchmark rate for labor categories w here at least one offeror has proposed a rate low er than the benchmark rate.

3. Add further clarafication on how the Total Compensation Plan w ill be evaluated to section M2.5.4.

In response to this amendment, revised Cost/Price volumes w ill be accepted. If there are references to the Cost/Price volume, and/or the information contained w ithin it, in other parts of an offeror's proposal, those references may also be revised. All other parts of the proposal shall not be revised.

The due date for revised proposals is May 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM CT.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

Z 1 2

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-May-2023

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 HC102821R0006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Jul-2021

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 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

24-May-2023

CODE

DISA/DITCO-SCOTT-PL83

2300 EAST DRIVE, BUILDING 3600

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5406

HC1028 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

MATTHEW K WILKENS/CONTRACTING OFFICER

618-418-6456 matthew.k.wilkens.civ@mail.mil

HC102821R0006

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

(End of Summary of Changes)

Arizona

Benchmark

LCAT # TEC-II LCAT Rate

4 Specialized Technical Expert $75.10

5 Operations Research Systems Analyst – Principal $43.78

7 Operations Research Systems Analyst – Associate $29.26

9 Computer Scientist – Intermediate $43.40

10 Computer Scientist – Associate $40.63

11 Engineer – Principal $57.77

12 Engineer – Intermediate $44.11

13 Engineer – Associate $37.32

14 Information Technology Analyst – Principal $50.82

15 Information Technology Analyst – Intermediate $38.25

16 Information Technology Analyst – Associate $30.12

17 Information Technology Analyst – Entry $26.42

19 Cybersecurity/ Information Security Systems Analyst – Intermediate $40.24

20 Cybersecurity/ Information Security Systems Analyst – Associate $35.32

21 Intelligence Systems Analyst – Principal $54.52

22 Intelligence Systems Analyst – Intermediate $47.30

23 Intelligence Systems Analyst – Associate $25.01

26 Cybersecurity Specialist – Associate $34.57

27 Network Administrator Specialist – Principal $42.59

28 Network Administrator Specialist – Intermediate $42.30

29 Network Administrator Specialist – Associate $34.83

31 System Administrator Specialist – Intermediate $39.43

32 System Administrator Specialist – Associate $31.03

33 Information/ Computer/ Telecommunications Specialist – Principal $43.30

34 Information/ Computer/ Telecommunications Specialist – Intermediate $38.28

35 Information/ Computer/ Telecommunications Specialist – Associate $30.32

37 Programming Specialist – Principal $49.03

38 Programming Specialist – Intermediate $40.76

39 Programming Specialist – Associate $37.65

40 Technical Trainer Specialist – Principal $41.91

43 Data Collection Specialist – Principal $29.08

44 Data Collection Specialist – Intermediate $26.19

45 Data Collection Specialist – Associate $25.85

46 Business Management Administrator – Principal $45.50

47 Business Management Administrator – Intermediate $32.45

48 Business Management Administrator – Associate $28.16

49 Document Administrator – Principal $35.19

50 Document Administrator – Intermediate $38.58

54 Data Engineer – Associate $32.92

55 Data Scientist – Principal $60.89

56 Data Scientist – Intermediate $48.05

57 Data Scientist – Associate $39.66

Maryland

Benchmark

LCAT # TEC-II LCAT Rate

4 Specialized Technical Expert $85.10

5 Operations Research Systems Analyst – Principal $77.22

6 Operations Research Systems Analyst – Intermediate $47.22

7 Operations Research Systems Analyst – Associate $34.48

8 Computer Scientist – Principal $66.10

9 Computer Scientist – Intermediate $51.47

10 Computer Scientist – Associate $48.43

11 Engineer – Principal $67.31

12 Engineer – Intermediate $55.84

13 Engineer – Associate $44.70

14 Information Technology Analyst – Principal $57.61

15 Information Technology Analyst – Intermediate $53.04

16 Information Technology Analyst – Associate $36.06

17 Information Technology Analyst – Entry $31.29

18 Cybersecurity/ Information Security Systems Analyst – Principal $58.95

19 Cybersecurity/ Information Security Systems Analyst – Intermediate $48.00

20 Cybersecurity/ Information Security Systems Analyst – Associate $42.39

21 Intelligence Systems Analyst – Principal $69.22

23 Intelligence Systems Analyst – Associate $28.99

25 Cybersecurity Specialist – Intermediate $44.11

26 Cybersecurity Specialist – Associate $41.52

27 Network Administrator Specialist – Principal $64.09

28 Network Administrator Specialist – Intermediate $55.38

29 Network Administrator Specialist – Associate $44.48

31 System Administrator Specialist – Intermediate $34.83

32 System Administrator Specialist – Associate $32.64

33 Information/ Computer/ Telecommunications Specialist – Principal $59.56

34 Information/ Computer/ Telecommunications Specialist – Intermediate $44.59

35 Information/ Computer/ Telecommunications Specialist – Associate $36.00

38 Programming Specialist – Intermediate $40.27

39 Programming Specialist – Associate $35.97

44 Data Collection Specialist – Intermediate $17.55

45 Data Collection Specialist – Associate $25.89

46 Business Management Administrator – Principal $51.79

47 Business Management Administrator – Intermediate $41.01

48 Business Management Administrator – Associate $35.57

49 Document Administrator – Principal $50.93

53 Data Engineer – Intermediate $43.65

54 Data Engineer – Associate $39.54

55 Data Scientist – Principal $69.77

56 Data Scientist – Intermediate $56.18

57 Data Scientist – Associate $46.95

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

SECTION L

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

LIST OF SECTION L ATTACHMENTS

Attachment L1 - Question & Answer Template

Attachment L2 - Past and Present Performance Information Sheets

Attachment L3 – Past and Present Performance Questionnaire Form

Attachment L4 – Sample Questionnaire Cover Letter

Attachment L5 – Subcontractor/Teaming Partner Consent Letter

Attachment L6 – DISA Subcontracting Plan Review Checklist

Attachment L7 – Pricing Templates (Excel Files)

Attachment L7A - DOD Enterprise Test Framework (DETF) Minimum Guarantee Task

Order (FFP) Pricing Template

Attachment L7B - Radio Test Facility (RTF) Engineering and Lab Support Pricing

Template

Attachment L7C - Unified Capabilities (UC) Lab Support Pricing Template

Attachment L7D – RTF and UC Test Menus Pricing Template

Attachment L7E - Consolidated System Administration (SA) Sample Task Order

Pricing Template

Attachment L7F - Defense Healthcare Systems (DHS) Sample Task Order Pricing

Template

Attachment L7G - Federal Background Verification Service (FBVS) Sample Task Order

Pricing Template

Attachment L7H - CPFF Pricing Scenario Pricing Template

Attachment L7I - FFP/T&M/LH Pricing Scenario Pricing Template

Attachment L8 – GFP List

L1 – INFORMATION TO OFFERORS

L1.0 Program Title and Objectives

The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) is an element of the Defense Information System Agency (DISA) within the Department of Defense (DoD). JITC requires contractor TEC II Services to support its role as the DoD's sole Joint Interoperability Certifier and only non-Service Operational Test Agency (OTA) for Information Technology/National Security Systems (IT/NSS). JITC provides its T&E services to the DoD Combatant Commands/Services/Agencies (CC/S/A); federal, state, and local Governmental agencies; United States Coalition Partners; and commercial vendors and service providers. JITC provides these services to aid in mitigating the risks associated with designing, developing, acquiring, integrating, deploying, using, and sustaining new and enhanced IT/NSS capabilities.

Historically under the current TEC Services contract, approximately 325 full time equivalents (FTEs) support over 620 TEC activities annually. Over a 3-year period, JITC engaged with over 2500 systems for test and evaluation (T&E) related services. During peak TEC periods, including all program sizes and ACAT levels, the 325 FTEs have simultaneously support up to 200 programs.

The objectives of the TEC II Services contract are to support the JITC in carrying out the unique T&E roles and responsibilities for which it is assigned within the DoD:

• Joint Interoperability Certifier – JITC has sole responsibility for certifying joint and combined interoperability of all DoD IT and NSS. JITC performs critical interoperability and standards conformance T&E to reduce the risks faced by warfighters in the field. JITC often provides evaluation and certification services based in part or in whole on testing conducted by other organizations.

• OTA – JITC is the OTA for DISA-managed programs. JITC also serves as the OTA for other DoD agencies such as the Defense Logistics Agency, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, the Defense Commissary Agency, the Defense Health Agency, the United States Special Operations Command, and the National Security Agency. As an OTA, JITC conducts operational test and evaluation to assess system operational effectiveness, suitability, interoperability, and cybersecurity. JITC is the sole non-service OTA recognized by the DoD Director, Operational Test and Evaluation.

• Warfighter Support – JITC supports the CC/S/As during exercises and contingency operations, helping the warfighter with on-the-spot evaluations of problem areas and viable mission-oriented solutions to include providing 24x7-hotline support.

• Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) – JITC is the only non-service member of the 23-element MRTFB. As such, JITC is considered a national asset focused on testing IT/NSS. Under MRTFB guidelines, JITC must account for all direct costs at the job order level. MRTFB services provided include T&E capabilities, infrastructure, and resources to support DoD acquisition programs and other Governmental and commercial customers on a reimbursable basis.

• Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) – JITC is increasing its capabilities to provide a full range of DT&E services. Through these services, JITC will support DISA and other customers in their delivery of verified, reliable, fully functional, and secure technical solutions.

Overarching Contract and task order requirements include those pertaining to the overall administration of the TEC II Services contract and its individual task orders. The contract awarded will be for non-personal services in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.101. Contractor management is required in order to oversee all contractor support functions. The Government neither will directly nor indirectly supervise contractor personnel.

L2.0 General Instructions

L2.0.1. This section of the Information to Offerors provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. The offeror's proposal must include all data and information requested by the RFP and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. The offer shall perform all aspects of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Contract Data Requirements List if awarded the contract. Non-conformance with the instructions provided in this Information to Offerors may result in removal of the proposal from further evaluation.

L2.0.2. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their capabilities and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal.

L2.0.3. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed art work, internet hyperlinks, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

L2.0.4. The offeror shall make a clear statement in Volume I cover page that the proposal is valid for a minimum of 180 days from the proposal due date.

L2.0.5. IAW FAR Subpart 4.8 Government Contract Files, the Government will retain one digital copy of all unsuccessful proposals.

L2.0.6. Portions of the successful offeror’s proposal may be incorporated into the contract as an attachment in Section J.

L2.0.7. Use of Non-Government Advisors. Non-Government personnel will not be used on the source selection evaluation team.

L2.1 General Information

L2.1.1. Point of Contact. The contracting officer (KO) and the contract specialist (CS) are the sole points of contact for this procurement. Address any questions or concerns to the KO and CS. Written requests for clarification must be sent to the KO at the email address located in Section G.

L2.1.2. Debriefings. The KO will notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range; whereupon, they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. Offerors excluded from the competitive range may request a pre-award debriefing or they may choose to wait until after the source selection decision to request a post-award debriefing. However, offerors excluded from the competitive range are entitled to no more than one debriefing for each proposal. The KO will notify unsuccessful offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR 15.506. Upon such notification, unsuccessful offerors may request and receive a debriefing. Offerors desiring a debriefing must make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable.

L2.1.3. Discrepancies. If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the KO in writing.

L2.1.4. Electronic Reference Documents. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the SAM.gov website at https://Sam.gov/. Potential offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation. Additional documents, known as the Bidders Library, pertaining to the technical requirements of this solicitation will be posted at https://Sam.gov/.

L2.1.5. Communications. Exchanges of source selection information between Government and offerors will be controlled by the KO or CS. Evaluation notices and responses will be transmitted as emails and will be treated as source selection information. The subject line of the email shall be titled: “RFP HC1028-21-R-0006, Contractor Name, Source Selection Information See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.” Questions/comments are due no later than 5:00 PM (CT) on August 12, 2021. Questions submitted after the deadline may not be answered. The email address for the KO and CS are contained in Section G, Points of Contact, above. Questions/comments will only be responded to if received in email and only when submitted on Attachment L1, Solicitation Questions and Answer Template in Section L.

No information concerning this solicitation or requests for clarification will be provided in response to offeror initiated telephone calls. All such requests must be made in writing and submitted as directed above. All questions/comments provided in a timely manner will be answered in writing and provided to all offerors. However, written inquiries may not be answered when requests are received by the Government points of contact after the original due date for receipt of questions as specified in this solicitation. The timeframe for submitting inquiries will not be extended as a result of an extension to the due date for the receipt of offers unless authorized by the KO.

L2.1.6. Award without Discussions. The Government intends to award without discussions. Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best approach/terms for technical, management, past performance, and price; however, despite this intent, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Source Selection Authority (SSA) determines they are necessary. If the SSA determines that discussions are necessary, a competitive range will be established. In the event issues pertaining to a proposed contract cannot be resolved to the SSA's satisfaction, the Government reserves the right to withdraw and cancel the solicitation. In such event, offerors will be notified in writing. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

L2.1.7. Organizational and Consultant Conflict of Interest (OCCI). Each offeror shall specifically identify in its proposal whether or not any potential or actual OCCI, as described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.5, exists for this procurement. This includes actual or potential conflcts of interest of subcontractors. If the offeror believes that no OCCI exists, the OCCI response shall set forth sufficient details to support such a position. If an offeror believes that an actual or perceived OCCI does exist on this procurement, the offeror shall submit an OCCI plan with the proposal, explaining in detail how the OCCI will be mitigated and/or avoided.

L2.1.8. DD254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification. Offerors must complete Block 6 of the attached DD254 with the appropriate information for their companies. Completed DD254’s must be submitted with proposals provided in Section J, Attachment C2. Security classification requirements must be met at time of proposal submission.

L2.1.9. Joint Venture/Partnership Agreement (if applicable). Contractor Team Arrangements (“CTA”), as defined in FAR 9.601(1), may submit a proposal in response to this RFP. While the CTA is its own unique entity distinct from the member companies, for the purpose of evaluation, each member of the CTA is considered the prime offeror.

For example purposes only: Company A and Company B form a CTA as a Joint Venture named Company C. Experience and past performance from either Company A or Company B may be used to satisfy the requirements in the Technical/Management Approach (Evaluation Factor 1) as well as Past Performance (Factor 3). It is not necessary that Company C have the required experience or past performance. Similarly, either Company A or Company B can possess the required certifications outlined in the PWS/SOW.

An offeror may submit a proposal as a CTA in response to the solicitation subject to the following conditions:

1) The Joint Venture or Partnership is registered in the System of Award Management (SAM.gov) and has a corresponding DUNS Number.

2) The Joint Venture or Partnership meets the definition of a Joint Venture for size determination purposes (FAR 19.101(7)(i)).

3) The offeror must submit a complete copy of the Joint Venture or Partnership agreement that established the CTA relationship.

L2.2. Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits.

The offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table (Table 1) below. The titles and contents of the volumes shall be as defined in this table, all of which shall be within the required page limits and with the number of copies as specified in Table 1. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the information to offerors paragraph as noted in the table below.

Table L1 - Proposal Organization

Volume

RFP Paragraph

Number

Volume Title

Page Limit

I

Executive Summary

Part A

Proposal Title Page

No limit

Part B

Table of Contents

No limit

Part C

Narrative Summary

10 pages

Part D

Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

No limit

II

Factor 1- Technical/Management

Part A

Volume Cover Page

1 page

Part B

Table of Contents

No limit

Part C

Section C.1/PWS

Technical Approach

50 pages

Part D

Section M.2.2.1 Subfactor 1 (TEC II Services PWS 6.4.2, 6.4.3, 7.2.1, and Pricing Templates)

Response to Subfactor 1, Program Management

12 pages

Part E

Section M.2.2.1 Subfactor 2 (TEC II Services PWS 6.1 T&E Planning Paragraph, and two task orders (DETF 6.2.3/6.2.4 and Consolidated System Administration 6.2.1 a., b., and g.)

Response to Subfactor 2, Test and Evaluation Enabling Capabilities

50 pages (10 pages to address SBTD methods, automation and instrumentation (subfactor 2 part a), 20 for DoD Enterprise Test Framework (DETF) Task Order (subfactor 2 part b), and 20 for Consolidated System Administration Task Order (subfactor 2 part c)

Part F

Section M.2.2.1 Subfactor 3 (TEC II Services PWS 6.1.4.4 and 6.1.6.)

Response to Subfactor 3, Menu Services for Standards Compliance Test and Evaluation

40 pages (20 pages per each of the two Menu Services:

Subfactor 3a) Radio Test Facility (RTF) Test and Evaluation (T&E) Services and Facility Support Task Orders (Reference TEC II Services PWS 6.1.4.4 )

Subfactor 3b) Unified Capabilities (UC) Test and Evaluation (T&E) Services and Facility Support Task Orders (Reference TEC II Services PWS 6.1.6)

Part G

Section M.2.2.1 Subfactor 4 (FBVS Sample TO PWS 6.2)

Response to Subfactor 4, Federal Background Verification Services (FBVS) Sample Task Order

20 pages

Part H

Section M.2.2.1Subfactor 5 (DHS Sample TO PWS 6.2.2, 6.2.3, and 6.3.1)

Response to Subfactor 5, Defense Healthcare System (DHS) Sample Task Order

20 pages

Part I

Compliance and Cross Reference Matrix

No limit

Part J

Sample Resumes

No limit

Part K

Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

No limit

III

Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)

No limit

IV

Factor 2 – Small Business Participation

Part A

Volume Cover Page

1 page

Part B

Table of Contents

No limit

Part C

Small Business Participation Plan

30 pages

Part D

Small Business Subcontracting Plan

30 pages

Part E

Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

No limit

V

Factor 3– Past Performance

Part A

Volume Cover Page

1 page

Part B

Table of Contents

No limit

Part C

Past and Present Performance Information Sheets

5 pages for each reference

Part D

List of POCs for Past and Present Performance Questionnaires

1 page

Part E

Consent Letters

1 page for each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner

Part F

Organizational Structure Change History, if applicable

4 pages

Part G

Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

No limit

VI

Factor 4 – Cost/Price

Part A

Volume Cover Page

1 page

Part B

Table of Contents

No limit

Part C

Introduction/Pricing Narrative/Summary Descriptions

No Limit

Part D

· Individual spreadsheets for:

· DOD Enterprise Test Framework (DETF) Minimum Guarantee Task Order (FFP) based on the proposed pricing in response to DETF Task Order Performance Work Statement (PWS). The period of performance is in accordance with the PWS.

· Radio Test Facility (RTF) Engineering and Lab Support Sample Task Order based on the proposed pricing in response to RFT Statement of Work (SOW).

· Unified Capabilities (UC) Lab Support Sample Task Order based on the proposed pricing in response to UC SOW.

· Radio Test Facility (RTF) Test Menu proposed pricing and Unified Capabilities (UC) Test Menu proposed pricing.

· Consolidated System Administration (SA) Sample Task Order based on the proposed pricing in response to SA PWS.

· Defense Healthcare Systems (DHS) Sample Task Order based on the proposed pricing in response to DHS PWS.

· Federal Background Verification Service (FBVS) Sample Task Order based on the proposed pricing in response to FBVS PWS.

· CPFF Pricing Scenario Template

· FFP/T&M/LH Pricing Scenario Template

No limit (MS Excel 2016)

Part E

Other Information

No limit

Part F

Final Proposal Revision, if needed

TBD

Part G

Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

No limit

VII

Contract Documentation

Part A

Volume Cover Page

1 page

Part B

Table of Contents

No limit

Part C

Solicitation/Contract Form

1 page

Part D

Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offeror

No limit

Part E

Other Information (Company information specific to the resultant contract)

3 Pages

Part F

Organizational and Consultant Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plan

30 pages

Part G

Quality Control Plan

30 pages

Part H

DD254

No limit

Part I

Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

No Limit

L2.2.1. Page Limitations. Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal. Page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs). The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the offerors. Page limitations shall not be circumvented by including inserted text boxes/pop-ups or internet links to additional information; such inclusions are not acceptable and will not be considered part of the proposal. The Government reserves the right not to consider for award any proposal that does not adhere to the administrative requirements of this solicitation. Each page shall be counted except resumes, blank pages, or those identified in Table L1, Proposal Organization, as having no limit.

L2.2.2. Page Size and Format.

L2.2.2.1. A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, not including foldouts. Pages shall be single-spaced. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text size shall be no less than 12-point Ariel, Times New Roman, or Courier New font for all text. Figures or documents included in the proposal that are not generated by the Offeror or one of its team members but instead from sources identified in the solicitation (e.g., DCAA Reports, SAM print outs, etc.) are not subject to the font or margin restrictions; however, all documents submitted in the proposal must be reasonably legible. The technical volume of the proposal shall be submitted as both an MSWord 2007 or newer file and as an Adobe PDF document. Tracking, kerning, and leading values shall not be changed from the default values of the word processing or page layout software. Use at least 1-inch margins on the top and bottom and ¾-inch side margins. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. These page format restrictions shall apply to responses to ENs. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy proposals. It is the sole responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that the electronic files submitted are virus free and can be opened and read by the Government. Proposal submissions shall not be locked, encrypted, or otherwise contain barriers to opening. The Government is under no obligation to seek clarification regarding electronic proposal submissions if submissions cannot be opened or accessed.

L2.2.2.2. Legible tables, charts, graphs, and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible, and shall not exceed 11 by 17 inches in size. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 10-point Ariel, Times New Roman, or Courier New font for all text included in a table.

L2.2.3. Cost or Pricing Information. All cost or pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Cost/Price Proposal Volumes. Cost tradeoff information, workhour estimates, and material kinds and quantities may be used in other volumes only as appropriate for presenting rationale for alternatives or design and tradeoff decisions.

L2.2.4. Cross-Referencing. To the greatest extent possible, each volume shall be written on a standalone basis so that its contents may be evaluated with a minimum of cross-referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Information required for proposal evaluation which is not found in its designated volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal. Cross-referencing within a proposal volume is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity.

L2.2.5. Cross Reference Matrix. The offeror shall prepare a Cross Reference Matrix cross referencing all RFP requirements to the location of the offeror’s responses in their proposal. The Cross Reference Matrix provides reference information but is not evaluated. The offeror’s format is acceptable.

L2.2.6. Indexing. Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections.

L2.2.7. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. Volumes were it is identified shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used and with an explanation for each.

L2.3. Electronic Offers.

a. To respond to this solicitation, the offeror shall deliver an electronic proposal to https://www.ditco.disa.mil/vendors/ in accordance with the following instructions:

Prior to submitting proposals, the offerors shall be registered in System for Award Management (http://www.sam.gov). The offeror must also have an External Certification Authority (ECA), located at: http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/. This webpage provides links to approved External Certificate Authorities (ECA). To apply for a certificate, select one of the approved ECA vendors and complete the registration. When applying, personnel will be required to verify their identity. If a new ECA is required, please contact the ECA vendor as soon as possible. The length of acquiring a ECA depends on the vendor approval. **NOTE: A Medium Assurance certificate is the type of certificate required.**

The offeror must also be registered on the DITCO Solicitation and Uploads (formerly DCOP) web site, https://www.ditco.disa.mil/vendors/. If the offeror has an existing account (i.e., registered with DITCO for a prior solicitation) it is not necessary to re-register. The offeror may use that existing account to upload this proposal. If the offeror is required to register on the DITCO web site, choose the option for "The solicitation requires vendor registrations for eligibility" during the registration process. The offeror will then be prompted to enter the solicitation number. The solicitation number entered at this point is only used to help DITCO prioritize the order in which to review and approve the registration requests. Upon completion of the on-line registration process, a DITCO representative will review and approve the registration request before the offeror will be given access to the protected areas of the web site. As soon as the registration has been approved, an email will be sent to the email address of the person who registered. The email will contain a user id and password that will be needed when uploading proposals. The approval of the registration request usually takes one business day. This registration process allows DITCO to precisely track when proposals are uploaded (or attempted to be uploaded). Offerors are strongly encouraged to register a minimum of two weeks prior to uploading a proposal. Offerors should also attempt to upload their proposal as early as possible to ensure no problems arise at the last minute. If you have any problems contact the DITCO Customer Service Center via email at: disa.scott.ditco.mbx.technical-support@mail.mil.

b. All proposal volumes shall be submitted in both MSWord 2007 or newer file, and as Adobe Acrobat, Portable Document Format (Adobe PDF), Version XI; except the Pricing Proposal, which shall be submitted in MS Excel 2007 or 2010. Note: There shall be no page markings with restrictive legend prohibiting the copying and pasting of text for Government use specific to this acquisition.

c. Submit each volume as a separate electronic .zip file with the name of the volume from table L1 in Section L2.2. Each individual file within the zip file must be autonomous and complete.

d. Virus Check. Offerors shall perform a virus check prior to proposal submittal and certify they have done so in the proposal’s Cover Pages.

e. Use of the software and procedures described in this part will reduce the amount of time and effort needed by the Government to receive and install proposals into an electronic evaluation system and will help to ensure that proposals are suitable for reading electronically. Information regarding electronic products listed herein should not be construed as Government endorsement for such products.

f. Due Date/Time. The time specified on the SF-33, Block 9, is in Central Time (CT). Any proposal, modification, or revision that is received at the DITCO Solicitation and Uploads web site specified in Section L2.3(a) after the exact time specified for receipt of proposals in Block 9 is “late” and will be handled in accordance with FAR 15.208(b) and subparagraphs thereto. The offeror is solely responsible for ensuring that any proposal package is submitted in its entirety and before the deadline for receipt of proposals.

g. The offeror’s proposal submission will be considered complete when all volumes have been received.

h. The offeror shall prepare a “readme” file, included in Volume I, which describes the organization and layout of the files in its electronic submission. The file shall describe the names of the .zip files and the names of each file included therein.

i. Efforts by the Government to clarify or expedite installation of electronic proposal submissions, in accordance with FAR 15.207(c), will not be considered discussions.

L2.4. Distribution.

Proposals shall be uploaded as requested in paragraph L2.3 above.

L3.0. Volume I Executive Summary.

In the executive summary volume, the offeror shall provide the following information in the following general outline:

a. Part A: Proposal Title Page

b. Part B: Table of Contents.

c. Part C: Narrative Summary

d. Part D: Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

L3.1 Proposal Title Page.

The Offeror shall include a proposal title page that shall include:

a. Contractor name

b. Solicitation name and number

c. Name, address, electronic address and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror

d. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set forth in the schedule

e. Names, titles, electronic addresses and telephone and facsimile numbers of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation

f. Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal

g. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority.

h. The company/division's facility code; CAGE code; DUNS code; TIN; and business size (large or small) and type(s) of small business, if applicable

i. Confirmation that the offeror’s proposal is valid for a minimum of 180 days from the proposal due date (L2.0.4)

j. A list of all subcontractors and/or team members, a listing of their size status, and if applicable, all the socioeconomic programs under which they are eligible

k. Confirmation of virus check (L2.3.d)

L3.2. Narrative Summary.

The narrative summary of the entire proposal should be concise, to include addressing the significant risks, and highlighting any key or unique features, excluding cost/price. The salient features should tie in with Section M evaluation factors/subfactors. Any summary material presented here shall not be considered as meeting the requirements for any portions of other volumes of the proposal.

L3.3. Table of Contents.

Include a master table of contents of the entire proposal.

L4.0. Volume II – Technical/Management Volume.

L4.1. General.

The Technical/Management Volume should be specific and complete. Responses will be evaluated against the technical/management subfactors defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. Using the instructions provided below, provide as specifically as possible the actual methodology to be used for accomplishing/satisfying these subfactors. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation.

L4.2. Format and Specific Content.

Volume II Technical/Management

Technical Approach

Subfactor 1 Program Management

Subfactor 2 Test and Evaluation Enabling Capabilities

Subfactor 3 Menu Services for Standards Compliance Test and Evaluation

Subfactor 4 Federal Background Verification Services (FBVS) Sample Task Order

Subfactor 5 Defense Healthcare System (DHS) Sample Task Order

L4.2.1. Technical/Management. In the Technical/Management volume, address the proposed approach to meeting or exceeding all the minimum performance or capability requirements of the TEC II PWS and solicitation, as well as the risks in the proposed approach in terms of technical/performance, cost, and/or schedule. Responses will be evaluated against the technical/management subfactors defined in Section M.

L4.2.2. Volume Organization. The Technical/Management volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

(1) Part A: Volume Cover Page

(2) Part B: Table of Contents

(3) Part C: Technical Approach

(4) Part D: Response to Subfactor 1 – Program Management

(5) Part E: Response to Subfactor 2 – Test and Evaluation Enabling Capabilities

(6) Part F: Response to Subfactor 3 – Menu Services for Standards Compliance Test and Evaluation

(7) Part G: Response to Subfactor 4 – Federal Background Verification Services (FBVS) Sample Task Order

(8) Part H: Response to Subfactor 5 – Defense Healthcare System (DHS) Sample Task Order

(9) Part I: Compliance and Cross Reference Matrix. The offeror shall provide a cross reference matrix using their own format to indicate the corresponding proposal paragraph which addresses the TEC Services requirements identified in Volume II, Technical Management, in the TEC II Services PWS and RFP Section M.

(10) Part J: Sample Resumes. The offeror shall provide sample resumes in the offeror’s format for all key personnel proposed.

(11) Part K: Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

L5.0. Volume III – Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Volume.

A determination has been made by the program office that the items or services to be procured under this RFP are subject to Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) controls as outlined in the PWS. As a result, contractors will be required to submit a detailed organization-wide SCRM plan as part of their proposal. Supply chain risks range from natural threats to counterfeit products and applies to quality, security, resiliency, and product integrity. Mitigation plans to manage risks may involve logistics, cybersecurity, and financial management. The goal is to preclude undue risk to the Government and ensure supply chain continuity in the event normal business operations are interrupted. This evaluation factor will assess the adequacy of an organization-wide SCRM plan to identify threats to the supply chain, and provide mitigation strategies that will protect the Government’s interest.

If a SCRM concern arises after contract award, the Government will determine whether a continuation of the contract poses an undue risk to both the common defense and security to this nation. If the Government determines that such a risk exists, the Government reserves the right to accept or reject a proposed mitigation plan by the Contractor (if one or more is presented within a reasonable time) as negotiated by the Contracting Officer or terminate the contract for convenience.

L6.0. Volume IV - Small Business Participation Factor.

L6.1. Small Business Participation Plan. All offerors, including small business, that submit proposals as a prime contractor are required to propose on the extent of their inclusion of small businesses in the performance of the contract, including: small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business. The Government’s assessment of small business participation and commitment will be measured to determine if small business participation is maximized where applicable. Small business participation is a separate and distinctly different requirement from the FAR 19.704 requirement for the Contracting Officer to review and accept an offeror‘s subcontracting plan. The small business participation plan is an actual commitment document that addresses the extent of small business utilization in the performance of a contract as outlined in DFARS 215.304(c)(i). The small business participation plan outlines the "specifics" or the "how" or the "details" of the offeror’s firm intentions to maximize the utilization of small businesses within this acquisition. The offeror shall articulate small business contributions to contract performance at the prime contract through first tier subcontract levels. Second and third tier small business subcontractors will not be considered towards the total small business participation percentage.

All offerors, including small businesses and those who are DoD Comprehensive Test Program participants, shall submit a small business participation plan as a part of their proposal. The final small business participation plan will be monitored as a measure of contract compliance in accordance with Section G. The final small business participation plan will be incorporated at contract award within Section J.

The small business participation plan is for the overall contract and will apply cumulatively to all resultant task orders issued to the contractor unless individually negotiated at the task order level. In accordance with DFARS 215.304(c)(i) small business participation is an evaluation factor under Section M.2.1 of this solicitation for both other than small and small business offerors.

Offerors shall address the below elements in their small business participation plan and must demonstrate their proposed approach as to how they will meet all stated small business participation requirements for this contract. The Small Business Participation Plan shall not reference the Subcontracting Plan (if required) or any other volume for information; all information required within the Small Business Participation Plan must be contained within this document. The offeror’s proposed small business participation plan shall address the following elements:

1. The extent of participation of small business firms (including those in socioeconomic categories as defined in FAR Part 19) in terms of the percentage of the total acquisition value. The Government will evaluate the extent to which the offeror meets the small business participation minimum objectives. The small business participation minimum objectives for this contract are:

Small Business: 28% of the total acquisition value

(Categories below are included in the Small Business percentage above.)

Small Disadvantaged Business 5% of the total acquisition value

Women-Owned Small Business 5% of the total acquisition value

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business 5% of the total acquisition value

Historically Underutilized Business Zone 1.5% of the total acquisition value Small Business

The Total Acquisition Value (TAV) shall only be used for calculating small business participation goals for this element and shall not be considered a minimum guarantee, ceiling amount, or estimate for pricing purposes. The percentage of work performed by small businesses that qualify in multiple socioeconomic categories may be counted in each category. Also, this information shall be provided for each period of performance of the contract (separately for the base and each option period). Detailed explanations shall be provided when the offeror’s percentages do not meet the small business participation minimum objectives listed within the solicitation. If the offeror submits zero percentages, the offeror shall provide a detailed explanation to address how the offeror will achieve small business participation where zero percentages are presented.

2. Small business participation planned for this acquisition: Identification by name, type of business, products/services, dollar value, percent of estimated TAV, timeframe, and nature of commitment of the small business utilization planned for this acquisition as outlined in Table L2. Table L2 should be incorporated into the small business participation plan.

Table L2 - Small Business Participation Table

Name of Company

Type of Business

Type of products or services

Subcontract Type

TAV Dollars

Percent (%) of Estimated TAV

Timeframe

Nature of commitment

Note: The percentages and dollar values shall be achievable for the procurement. For Other-Than-Small Businesses only: The dollar value commitments for small business participation presented in the Small Business Participation Plan shall be consistent with the dollar values presented for small business participation in your individual subcontracting plan.

3. Description of the complexity and variety of work small business are to perform under this contract, as well as a description of the type of agreements and/or commitments (this includes purchase orders, teaming agreements, or letters of commitment, etc.) to use small business firms under the contract.

4. Description of specific initiatives and strategies that will be used under the contract to enhance small business utilization and capabilities.

5. Description of the process used to ensure proper flow down of requirements, process management, and performance assessments of small business utilization at the first tier.

6. Description of the methodology used to arrive at the proposed participation percentages, if different from the minimum objectives.

L6.2. Small Business Subcontracting Plan. A subcontracting plan is required (FAR 52.219-9) for Other than U.S. Small Businesses only (i.e. Large Businesses). ONLY OTHER THAN U.S. SMALL BUSINESS OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A SUBCONTRACTING PLAN. Offerors are required to submit either an individual subcontracting plan, an approved commercial plan, or a negotiated DoD Comprehensive Test Program subcontracting plan. In addition, offerors are required to complete the DISA Subcontracting Review Checklist (Attachment L6) by inserting dollar values and percentages from your subcontracting plan as applicable for items 1 and 2, and also items 3 through 19 by completing the paragraph and page number columns.

The subcontracting plan is the organization’s business plan for the inclusion of small businesses within their capture/contracting processes. An individual subcontracting plan highlights the general “potential” for subcontracting opportunities within a specific procurement. The contract awardee has the “life of the contract” to make a “good faith effort” to ensure that subcontracted dollars will go to small businesses. Although distinct and different from each other, the small business participation plan is complementary to a subcontracting plan. Subcontracting plans shall reflect and be consistent with the commitments presented in the small business participation plan.

Other than U.S. Small Business Offerors (i.e., Large Businesses) must submit a subcontracting plan that meets the requirements of FAR 19.704, FAR Clause 52.219-9 (Alternates and Deviations) and DFARS 252.219-7003 (or DFARS 252.219- 7004 if the Offeror has a DoD Comprehensive Test Program subcontracting plan).

The contracting officer will review subcontracting plans on an acceptable or unacceptable basis for…