HC104720R0011 Amd01.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 the Solicitation AMD01 is to incorporate revised clauses FAR 52.204-24 (Aug 2020), Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, and FAR 52.204-25 (Aug 2020), Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. See summary of changes for additional details.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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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 HC104720R0011

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

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HC104720R0011

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by reference:

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--

Representation.

DEC 2019

The following have been added by full text:

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

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

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People's Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means--

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means--

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled--

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause:

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of clause) https://dibnet.dod.mil/ https://dibnet.dod.mil/

The following have been deleted:

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

AUG 2019

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

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 - Pricing Template

L1 – INFORMATION TO OFFERORS

L1.0 Program Title and Objectives

L1.1. Budget/Funding Information For consideration in developing your proposal, the program/budget funding is as follows:

Estimated : $24,071,607.28

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 all aspects of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) 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 90 calendar days from the proposal due date.

L2.0.5. In accordance with (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.

L2.1 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 Beta.Sam web site at https://beta.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.

L2.1.5. Communications.

Exchanges of source selection information between Government and offerors will be controlled by the KO or CS. If discussions are held, evaluation notices and responses will be transmitted as emails and will be treated as source selection information. Questions concerning this Solicitation shall be submitted to the KO and CS via email. The subject line of the email shall be titled: “RFP HC1047-20-R-0011, Contractor Name, Source Selection Information See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.” Questions/comments are due no later than 1400 (EST) on 11 August 2020. Questions submitted after the deadline may not be answered. The email address for the KO and CS are contained in para L2.1.1, Point 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 https://beta.sam.gov/ 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. 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. 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.

L2.1.7. 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 1. Security classification requirements must be met at time of proposal submission.

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 VOLUME TITLE PAGE LIMIT

I Executive Summary 2 II Technical/Management (Factor

1)to include Transition Plan

III Past Performance (Factor 2) 3 pgs each submittal, Limit

5 submittals IV Cost/Price (Factor 3)

Price Narrative No Limit Pricing Spreadsheet; Pricing

Template N/A

MSP Sample Rate Table N/A V Contract Documentation

Table of Contents

No Limit

Transmittal Letter and SF-33 N/A Organizational and Consultant

Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plan

No Limit

Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

No Limit

DD254 Security Classification Form

N/A

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 with 1.5 line spacing. 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. 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. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume, and count as a single page. Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams and schematics not for pages of text. 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. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy proposals.

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

L2.2.4. Cross-Referencing To the greatest extent possible, each volume shall be written on a stand-alone 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.

L2.2.6. Cross Reference Matrix. The offeror shall prepare and include 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.

L2.2.7. 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.

L2.2.8. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms.

Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, and with an explanation for each.

L2.3. Electronic Offers.

a. Submitting proposals via email: In order to respond to this solicitation, the offeror shall email a copy of its proposal to the KO and CS not later than 1400 (EST) on 31 August 2020. In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, ALT, Instructions to Offerors, the offeror's proposal submission will be considered complete when all volumes are received.

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.**

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 the table in

Section L.2.2, Table L1- Proposal Organization. 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 Eastern Time (ET). Any proposal, modification, or revision that is received after the exact time specified for receipt of http://www.sam.gov/ http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/ proposals in Block 9 is “late” and will be handled in accordance with FAR 15.208(b) and subparagraphs thereto.

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 addressed to the KO with a copy to the CS at the following email addresses:

gloria.r.norwood.civ@mail.mil and maola.w.masafu.cvi@mail.mil

L3.0. Volume I - Executive Summary.

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

L.3.1. 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.

L3.2. Table of Contents.

Include a master table of contents of the entire proposal.

L4.0. Volume II -Technical/Management Approach

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.

L4.2.1. Technical/Management.

In the Technical/Management volume, address the proposed approach and demonstrate a clear understanding of all technical requirements outlined in the PWS that meet or exceed the minimum performance or capability requirements of each technical/management subfactor, as well as the risks in the proposed approach in terms of technical/performance, cost, and/or schedule.

L4.2.2. Volume Organization.

The Technical/Management volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

(1) Table of Contents

(2) List of Table and Drawings mailto:gloria.r.norwood.civ@mail.mil mailto:maola.w.masafu.cvi@mail.mil

(3) Glossary

(4) Subfactor One

(5) Subfactor Two (etc.)

L5.0. Volume III – Past Performance.

L5.1. General.

Each offeror shall submit a past performance volume with its proposal, containing past performance information in accordance with the format contained in Attachment L2, Past and Present Performance Information. Offerors are advised that the Government will use data provided by each offeror in this volume and may use data obtained from other sources in the evaluation of past performance.

Along with the information required in this paragraph, the offeror shall submit a consent letter executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing release of past performance information to the offeror so the offeror can respond to such information.

L5.2. Relevant Contracts.

Submit information using the format contained in Attachment L2, Past and Present Performance Information. Past and Present Performance Information for the offeror/prime/subcontractors on a minimum of 1 recent (active within the past 4 years from the date of this solicitation) contracts that are considered most relevant in demonstrating the ability to perform the proposed effort. The total of Past and Present Performance Information references will not exceed 5 references. Total page count for this Past Performance volume is annotated above in Table L1. Include rationale supporting the assertion of relevance. The Government uses degrees of relevancy when assessing recent, relevant contracts DoD Source Selection Procedures, paragraph 3.1.3.1, Table 4, excerpted in Section M as Table M4, Past Performance Relevancy Ratings. The past performance evaluation team will consider the performance quality of relevant recent efforts for the second aspect of the past performance evaluation using Section M Table M4, Past Performance Quality Assessment. Finally, the past performance evaluation team will review this past performance information and determine the quality as it applies to performance confidence assessment. Performance Confidence Assessment ratings are identified in Section M, Table M5.

L5.2.1. Specific Content.

Offerors are required to explain what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the proposed effort and to what aspects of the proposed effort they relate. This may include a discussion of efforts accomplished by the offeror to resolve problems encountered on prior contracts as well as past efforts to identify and manage program risk. Merely having problems does not automatically equate to a limited or no confidence rating, since the problems encountered may have been on a more complex program, or an offeror may have subsequently demonstrated the ability to overcome the problems encountered. The offeror is required to clearly demonstrate management actions employed in overcoming problems and the effects of those actions in terms of improvements achieved or problems rectified. Categorize the relevant information into the specific technical/management subfactors used to evaluate the proposal.

L5.2.2. Organizational Structure Change History.

Many companies have acquired, been acquired by, or otherwise merged with other companies, and/or reorganized their divisions, business groups, subsidiary companies, etc. In many cases, these changes have taken place during the time of performance of relevant past efforts or between conclusion of recent past efforts and this source selection. As a result, it is sometimes difficult to determine what past performance is relevant to this procurement. To facilitate this relevancy determination, include in this proposal volume a "roadmap" describing all such changes in the organization of your company. A pamphlet or other commercial document describing such reorganizations may suffice. As part of this explanation, show how these changes impact the relevance of any efforts identified for past performance evaluation/confidence assessment. Since the Government intends to consider past performance information provided by other sources as well as that provided by the offerors, the "roadmap" should be both specifically applicable to the efforts identified and general enough to apply to efforts on which the Government receives information from other sources.

L6.0. Volume IV - Cost/Price.

L6.1. General Instructions.

L6.1.1. Price Reasonableness and Completeness.

This section is to assist in submitting information other than pricing data that is required to evaluate the reasonableness and completeness of the proposed price. The Government will verify that all solicitation requirements have been priced, figures are correctly calculated, and prices are presented in a clear and useful format. Note that unreasonably high proposed prices, initially or subsequently, may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition. Additionally, unbalanced pricing poses an unacceptable risk to the Government and may be a reason to reject an offeror’s proposal. Price submissions should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their reasonableness and be adequate enough to support and sustain a DCAA audit.

L6.1.2. Price Information.

Pricing submitted for the base period and all option periods, including option pricing for an additional six-month period that may be authorized IAW FAR 52.217-8 "Option to Extend Services", and surge pricing if requested in Section M will be evaluated. See FAR 52.217-8 which authorizes the Government to require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract.

The pricing proposal shall include separate line items by CLIN for the additional six-month period IAW FAR 52.217-8. These prices shall be identical to the proposed pricing in the six months prior to expiration of the base period, or the final option period, if option periods are present. The total evaluated price will consist of the proposed price for the base period, all option periods, and the option pricing for the additional 6-month period. Pricing will be incorporated into Section J of the contract- MSP Rate Table upon contract award and used for all orders placed post-contract award.

L6.1.3. Cost/Price Information.

Information beyond that required by this instruction shall not be submitted, unless considered essential to document or support the 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. Under no circumstances shall this information and documentation be included elsewhere in the proposal.

L6.1.4. Pricing Information Requirements.

In accordance with FAR 15.403-1(b) and 15.403-3(a), data other than certified cost or pricing data may be required to support price reasonableness. Information shall be provided in accordance with FAR 15.403-5. If, after receipt of proposals, the KO determines the required conditions of adequate competition do not exist that there is insufficient information available to determine price reasonableness and none of the exceptions in FAR 15.403-1 apply, the offeror may be required to certify its submitted cost or pricing data (see: FAR 15.406-2 -- Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data).

L6.2. Volume Organization.

The Cost/Price volume shall consist of the following sections:

a. Price Narrative

b. Pricing Spreadsheet; Pricing Template, provided by the Government in Attachment #L3.

c. MSP Sample Rate Table, Section J, Attachment 1

d. Other information

6.2.1 Price Narrative. Include table of contents; summary descriptions of accounting, estimating, and purchasing systems; and changes to estimating or accounting practices as applicable to this solicitation.

6.2.2 Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet template provided by the Government

a. To enable the Government to evaluate pricing information as Factor-3 of the contract, the Government has provided a Pricing Spreadsheet Template, included as Attachment #L3 to this solicitation that the offerors shall utilize in pricing their proposal. Within the pricing template, offerors are required to provide fully burdened labor rates for each year of the period of performance plus the FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

b. With the exception of selected cells within the ‘Labor Rate Table’ tab, the pricing template is protected by the Government and offerors shall not unprotect, alter, or add to the pricing template in any manner.

c. The offeror shall provide a fully burdened labor rate for each labor category included within the ‘Labor Rate Table’ tab of the pricing template. Failure to provide Contractor-proposed labor rates for all labor categories, 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.

d. The Government does not guarantee that any of the labor categories or estimated hours on the price template will be ordered. The ‘Labor Rate Table’ provided in the pricing template will be used as the ceiling labor rates for pricing of all labor proposed under future fixed priced task orders issued under this IDIQ contract. The complete Labor Rate Table, to include escalated rates for each contract years 2 through 5 shall be incorporated into the resultant contract as an attachment to Section B.

e. The Government provided pricing template is NOT an order for service. The spreadsheet lists a set of labor categories, anticipated for use on future task orders issued under the IDIQ, and estimated hours which will be used for evaluation purposes only.

f. Upon award, the period of performance will consist of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. The labor rates submitted will be used for determining the total evaluated price for the one-year base period and all option periods, including option pricing for an additional six-month period that may be authorized IAW FAR 52.217-8 "Option to Extend Services" utilizing the Government estimated hours. See FAR 52.217-8 which authorizes the Government to require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. The total evaluated price consists of the sum of the total price for the base period, each option year period, and the 6 month option to extend services IAW FAR 52.217-8.

L7.0. Volume V –Contract Documentation.

L7.1. The purpose of this volume is to provide information to the Government for preparing the contract document and supporting file. The Offeror's proposal must include a signed copy of the solicitation and completion of Sections A through K.

L7.1.1. Section A-Solicitation/Contract Form.

Completion of blocks 15A/ B and16 and signature and date for blocks 17 and 18 of the Standard Form (SF) 33. Signature by the Offeror on the SF33 constitutes an offer, which the Government may accept.

The "original" copy should be clearly marked under separate cover and should be provided without any punched holes.

L7.1.2. Section B-Supplies or Services and Costs/Prices.

The offeror shall propose fully burdened rates for all labor categories for the base contract year and each option period in the provided pricing spreadsheet at attachment #L3. The pricing spreadsheet includes the base year period plus four one-year option periods, and six months for the extension of services available via FAR Clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. Upon contract award, the pricing schedule shall be used for Section J as a final negotiated ceiling for labor rates in future fixed priced TOs.

L7.1.3. Section G - Contract Administrative Data.

The offeror shall acknowledge compliance with the clauses provided in Section G.

L7.1.4. Section H - Special Contract Requirements.

The offeror shall acknowledge compliance with the clauses provided in Section H

L7.1.5. Section I - Contract Clauses.

See RFP.

L7.1.6 Section J- Attachments.

Attachment J1 – MSP Sample Rate Table: The offeror shall provide an MSP Rate Table (either the proposed sample, or tailored template) which will be used for issuing orders.

Attachment J2 – DD254- The offeror shall complete the DD254 Security Classification Form and submit the completed form as an attachment to Volume V (i.e. separate file), for processing and eventual incorporation within Section J of the resulting contract.

Attachment J3 – Labor Category Descriptions

Attachment J4 -The offeror shall provide an OCCI Mitigation Plan to be incorporated within Section J of the resulting contract.

L7.1.7. Section K - Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors.

The offeror must comply with the clause in Section I – 52.204-7 entitled “System for Award Management.” The KO will check SAM for those offerors who have been determined to be eligible for award. An offeror may be determined ineligible for contract award if not registered within SAM at time of award. Offerors also are also required to complete additional representations, certifications, acknowledgments and statements reflected in Section K of this solicitation. Completed representations, certifications, acknowledgments, and statements are required.

See RFP.

L7.2. Other Information Required.

L7.2.1. Authorized Offeror Personnel.

Provide the name, title, and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can…