TOPIC CALL 3 SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION INFORMATION.pdf

HDTRA122S0002 CALL03 TOPICS

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION / EVALUATION INFORMATION

In accordance with Sections 2.1 and 5.1 of HDTRA122S0002, all topics issued under CALL03 will utilize a one-phase submission and evaluation process. Proposers are advised that if selected for potential award, additional information will be requested as part of the award process. These items include but are not limited to additional technical and cost proposal documentation and representations and certifications. Proposal submission requirements and the evaluation criteria specific to CALL03 are outlined below:

Proposal File/Content/Submission Requirements:

1.) Technical Volume

a. Technical Proposal / Portable Document Format (PDF) compatible with Adobe Acrobat

• Paper Size: 8.5 x 11 inches

• Spacing: Single-spaced

• Margins: One-inch

• Page Limit: No more than ten (10) pages. Pages in excess of the page limitation will not be read or evaluated

• Classification: Unclassified

• Restrictive Markings: Documents containing proprietary information shall contain the restrictive markings reflect in Section 4.7.3 of the BAA

The technical proposal shall provide a detailed description of project scope, to include project objectives, background, technical approach, relevance, references, and credentials.

b. Project Management Plan / PDF compatible with Adobe Acrobat

• Paper Size: 8.5 x 11 inches

• Spacing: Single-spaced

• Margins: One-inch

• Page Limit: None

• Classification: Unclassified

• Restrictive Markings: Documents containing proprietary information shall contain the restrictive markings reflect in Section 4.7.3 of the BAA

The project management plan shall address capabilities to perform the proposed work, including key personnel; risk management and mitigation; a Gantt chart; and a time-phased expenditure plan.

c. Statement of Work (SOW) / Microsoft (MS) Word

• Paper Size: 8.5 x 11 inches

• Spacing: Single-spaced

• Margins: One-inch

• Page Limit: None

• Classification: Unclassified

• Restrictive Markings: The SOW must not contain information deemed trade secret, confidential or proprietary by the proposer; reference ATTACHMENT 2 of the BAA for additional information

The SOW shall be submitted in accordance with the sample template provided in ATTACHMENT 2 of the BAA.

2.) Supplemental Information Volume / PDF compatible with Adobe Acrobat

• Paper Size: 8.5 x 11 inches

• Spacing: Single-spaced

• Margins: One-inch

• Page Limit: None

• Classification: Unclassified

• Restricting Markings: Documents containing proprietary information shall contain the restrictive markings reflected in Section 4.7.3 of the BAA

Proposers must complete the Supplemental Information Volume as detailed in section

4.8.2.3 in the BAA. This includes the Data Rights Assertions List provided as ATTACHMENT 3 of the BAA and Supplemental Volume Cover Sheet provided as ATTACHMENT 4 of the BAA. Any required supplemental volume items not addressed by the information sheet must be uploaded to the supplemental volume section of the proposal submission website. If any particular item is not relevant to the proposed effort, include a reference to the requested information and state that the particular information is not applicable in order to confirm a negative response. Please note that a quad chart is not required for this proposal.

3.) Cost Volume – Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) / MS Excel

Provide a ROM cost estimate for the proposed technical approach. If utilizing multiple project periods of performance, provide ROM estimates for each period and for the overall project.

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will evaluate the proposal submissions for CALL03 using the adjectival ratings included in Section 5.2 of the BAA utilizing a one-phase approach. Each factor will be assigned one of the following adjectival ratings: Outstanding (O), Good (G), Acceptable (A), Marginal

(M) or Unacceptable (U). Any factor scored as “Unacceptable” (U) will render the proposer’s proposal “Unawardable,” and the proposal will not be considered further.

Selection decisions will be based on an assessment of overall benefit to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to the evaluation factors below, listed in order of importance.

The evaluation of the technical volume and the SOW will be based on the criterion listed below:

Scientific and Technical Merit – The objective of this criterion is to assess the extent to which:

• The proposer has proposed an innovative technical approach based on sound scientific principle,

• the proposed technology is unique, high payoff, and represents improvement over current chemical and biological technology capability,

• the proposed technology aligns with current Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP) priorities, and

• the proposer demonstrates an understanding of critical technical issues and risks and has developed a plan for mitigating those risks.

The evaluation of the project management plan will be based on the criterion listed below:

Capability to Perform – The objective of this criterion is to assess the extent to which:

• The proposer has proposed a sound project management plan,

• the proposer’s team has the requisite expertise and skills necessary to perform the proposed project, and

• the proposer’s team possesses the requisite facilities and equipment necessary to perform the proposed project.

Additionally, pursuant to FAR 35.016(e), funding availability, cost realism and reasonableness shall be considerations during the evaluation.