HDTRA1-13-R-0012-0003.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

Revise Language in Sections L and Section M of the RFP. See follow ing pages for details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Mar-2013

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 HDTRA1-13-R-0012

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Mar-2013

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

20-Mar-2013

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DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY/J4C

8725 JOHN J. KINGMAN ROAD, MSC 6201

FORT BELVOIR VA 22060-6201

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

FIRST: Section L.3.3.2 is revised as follows:

FROM:

L.3.3.2 SECTION 1: TECHNICAL APPROACH

The Offeror shall describe in detail their proposed technical approach to meet the Government requirements and satisfy the overall program objectives as identified in the Statement of

Objectives (SOO) (Attachment 1). At a minimum, the technical approach should address the following elements:

Plan for conducting deep research into the research and development (R&D) landscape within market sectors salient to the challenge

Solver engagement strategy

Plan for performing problem ideation

Public awareness and education campaign strategy

Plan for developing competition rules which:

o stimulates the market to overcome specific challenges in the point-of-care diagnostics field (e.g. CLIA waiver, CPT code award) o promotes long-term commercial viability and availability of the solution o includes testing and evaluation o includes Intellectual Property management/transfer plan

Plan for administering a Grand Challenge Prize Competition including team formation, promotion, kick-off, solution assessment management, and competition closure

TO:

L.3.3.2 SECTION 1: TECHNICAL APPROACH

The Offeror shall describe in detail their proposed technical approach to meet the Government requirements and satisfy the overall program objectives as identified in the Statement of

Objectives (SOO) (Attachment 1). At a minimum, the technical approach should address the

Solver engagement strategy

Plan for performing problem ideation

Public awareness and education campaign strategy

Plan for developing competition rules which includes, but need not be limited to:

o stimulates the market to overcome specific challenges in the Point-of-Need or

Point-of-Care diagnostics fields including Clinical Laboratory Improvement

Amendments (CLIA) waiver and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code award o promotes long-term commercial viability and availability of the solution o testing and evaluation o Intellectual Property (IP) management/transfer plan, specifically, how the offeror will determine an appropriate IP strategy, salient to the scope, technical, and market requirements of the prize competition

Plan for administering a Grand Challenge Prize Competition including team formation

SECOND: Section L.3.3.3 is revised as follows:

L.3.3.3 SECTION 2: MANAGEMENT APPROACH

The Offeror shall submit its comprehensive Program Management Plan (PMP) for managing the contract to be awarded. The PMP should demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to innovatively and cost-effectively manage the programs scheduled performance, risks, subcontracts, and data to support the SOO objectives. At a minimum, the Program Management Plan should address the

Management of subcontractors

Provision of a Staffing Plan that identifies:

o Qualified key personnel w/Resumes o Organizational Structure o Workforce recruitment and retention o Facilities

Provisions of a Risk Mitigation Plan that identifies:

o Risk Identification, and;

o Resolution Process

Testing and Evaluation management

Intellectual Property management/transfer

Solver Engagement management

Public awareness and education campaign management

Socio-economic commitment*

* Note: This information is submitted as part of Volume I, Proposal Documentation, but shall be evaluated as part of the overall management approach.

L.3.3.3 SECTION 2: MANAGEMENT APPROACH

The Offeror shall submit its comprehensive Program Management Plan (PMP) for managing the contract to be awarded. The PMP should demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to innovatively and cost-effectively manage the programs scheduled performance, risks, subcontracts, and data to support the SOO objectives. At a minimum, the Program Management Plan should address the

Management of subcontractors and Socio-economic commitment * o Qualified key personnel w/Resumes o Organizational Structure o Workforce recruitment and retention o Facilities

Provisions of a Risk Mitigation Plan that identifies:

o Risk Identification, and;

o Resolution Process

Testing and Evaluation management

Intellectual Property management/transfer, specifically, how the offeror will execute the proposed IP strategy and facilitate appropriate transfer of IP to the Government

Socio-economic commitment*

* Note: The S-1 form and Subcontract Plan information is submitted as part of Volume I, Proposal Documentation, but shall be evaluated as part of the overall management approach.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The following have been modified:

THIRD: Section M.2.1.1 is revised as follows:

M.2.1.1 Sub-factor A –Technical Capability

Evaluation of this sub-factor will focus on the Offeror’s technical capabilities and approach as detailed in Volume II of the proposal for satisfying the overall program objectives of the SOO

(Attachment 1). The SOW will be evaluated under this sub-factor. The evaluation will look at the SOW’s practical application and implantation of the processes, procedures, and approaches for all requirements and all objectives of the SOO.

This sub-factor is met when the Offeror demonstrates its understanding of the requirements and the ability to accomplish the following technical elements with an acceptable level of risk. Each of these elements will be considered equally in arriving at a rating but will not be separately rated.

Solver engagement strategy

Plan for performing problem ideation

Public awareness and education campaign strategy

Plan for developing competition rules which:

o stimulates the market to overcome specific challenges in the point-of-care diagnostics field (e.g. CLIA waiver, CPT code award) o promotes long-term commercial viability and availability of the solution o testing and evaluation o Intellectual Property management/transfer plan

M.2.1.1 Sub-factor A –Technical Approach

Evaluation of this sub-factor will focus on the Offeror’s technical capabilities and approach as detailed in Volume II of the proposal for satisfying the overall program objectives of the SOO

(Attachment 1). The SOW will be evaluated under this sub-factor. The evaluation will look at the SOW’s practical application and implantation of the processes, procedures, and approaches for all requirements and all objectives of the SOO.

This sub-factor is met when the Offeror demonstrates its understanding of the requirements and the ability to accomplish the following technical elements with an acceptable level of risk. Each of these elements will be considered equally in arriving at a rating but will not be separately rated.

Solver engagement strategy

Plan for performing problem ideation

Public awareness and education campaign strategy

Plan for developing competition rules which includes, but need not be limited to:

o stimulates the market to overcome specific challenges in the Point-of-Need or

Point-of-Care diagnostics fields including Clinical Laboratory Improvement

Amendments (CLIA) waiver and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code award o promotes long-term commercial viability and availability of the solution o testing and evaluation o Intellectual Property (IP) management/transfer plan, specifically, how the offeror will determine an appropriate IP strategy, salient to the scope, technical, and market requirements of the prize competition

FORTH: Section M.2.1.2. is revised as follows:

M.2.1.2 Sub-factor B – Management Approach

Evaluation of this sub-factor will be based on the Offeror’s ability to effectively and successfully manage and lead the “Open Innovation Sources for Prize and Challenge effort as demonstrated in

Volume II of the proposal.

This sub-factor is met when the Offeror provides a comprehensive management approach that includes an effective organizational structure and management processes with experienced management personnel and demonstrates a thorough, complete, and effective approach to accomplish the overall program and contract objectives as stated in the SOO with an acceptable level of risk.

The following elements will be considered in arriving at a rating but will not be separately rated:

Management of subcontractors and Socio-economic commitment.

Staffing Plan that identifies:

o Qualified key personnel w/Resumes and duties to be performed under the SOW o Organizational Structure o Workforce recruitment and retention o Facilities

Risk Mitigation Plan that identifies:

o Risk Identification, and;

o Resolution Process

Testing and Evaluation management

Intellectual Property management/transfer

Solver Engagement management

Public Relations campaign management

M.2.1.2 Sub-factor B – Management Approach

Evaluation of this sub-factor will be based on the Offeror’s ability to effectively and successfully manage and lead the “Open Innovation Sources for Prize and Challenge effort as demonstrated in

Volume II of the proposal.

This sub-factor is met when the Offeror provides a comprehensive management approach that includes an effective organizational structure and management processes with experienced management personnel and demonstrates a thorough, complete, and effective approach to accomplish the overall program and contract objectives as stated in the SOO with an acceptable level of risk.

The following elements will be considered in arriving at a rating but will not be separately rated:

Management of subcontractors and Socio-economic commitment o Qualified key personnel w/Resumes o Organizational Structure o Workforce recruitment and retention o Facilities

Provisions of a Risk Mitigation Plan that identifies:

o Risk Identification, and;

o Resolution Process

Testing and Evaluation management

Intellectual Property management/transfer, specifically, how the offeror will execute the proposed IP strategy and facilitate appropriate transfer of IP to the Government

(End of Summary of Changes)