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Subject acquisition is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is HQ0013-09-R-0009 and is being issued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-34. The solicitation is being issued as a 100% small business set aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541611. The small business size standard is $7.0 million.

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Contractor shall provide all labor and material necessary to perform task 3.1 thru 3.6, 3.8 thru 3.9 and 3.11 thru 3.12 in accordance with paragraph 3.0 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) entilted, "DSCA Global Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) Review".

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PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: DNAR90134

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Contractor shall provide all labor and material necessary to perform task 3.7 and 3.10 in accordance with paragraph 3.0 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) entilted, "DSCA Global Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) Review".

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PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: DNAR90134

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Option Year 1 (Six Months) - Contractor shall provide all labor and material necessary to perform task 3.1 thru 3.6, 3.8 thru 3.9 and 3.11 thru 3.12 in accordance with paragraph 3.0 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) entilted, "DSCA Global Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) Review".

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Option Period 1 (Six Months) - Contractor shall provide all labor and material necessary to perform task 3.7 and 3.10 in accordance with paragraph 3.0 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) entilted, "DSCA Global Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) Review".

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DSCA Global Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) Review Performance Work Statement

Relevant Background

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) is the principal DoD Agency responsible for directing, administering, executing, and supervising the security assistance (SA) program. DSCA is a separate agency of the DoD under the direction, authority, and control of the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Integration and Chief of Staff, DUSD (PI&CoS). The objectives and policies of the SA program are set forth in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, related statutory authorities, Executive Orders, Directives, and Manuals. The SA program enables friendly and allied nations to acquire US defense articles, military training, and other defense-related services in furtherance of national policies and objectives.

SA is a subset of Security Cooperation (SC). SC encompasses all DoD interactions with foreign defense establishments to build defense relationships that promote specific US security interests, develop allied and friendly military capabilities for self-defense and multinational operations, and provide US forces with peacetime and contingency access to a host nation. The generic term for DoD elements located in a foreign country with assigned responsibilities for carrying out SC/SA management functions is Security Cooperation Organization (SCO). Personnel assigned to SCOs belong to the respective Combatant Commands (COCOM) and are staffed in accordance with the COCOM Joint Tables of Distribution (JTD) and Joint Manning Documents (JMD). DSCA and the COCOMs, working in concert with the Joint Chiefs of Staff J1 and Military Services, are responsible for proper staffing of the SCOs. One SCO, The Technical Section, American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is managed outside of the COCOM construct.

SCOs, and the assigned billets engaged primarily in security assistance tasks, are funded by Title-22 security assistance funds. Additionally, many SCOs also receive Department of Defense appropriated funds to resource billets and operations covering a broad variety of DoD SC programs including, but are not limited to: DoD/COCOM representation duties; military-to-military liaison; GWOT; multilateral/bilateral exercise planning, coordination, and support; humanitarian assistance; coalition support activities; counter terrorism/force protection; and counter-drug activities. Staffing of SCOs can consist of U.S. military, U.S. DoD civilians, local national civilians (typically in high-skill, programmatic positions, such as budget or training management), and local national contractors (personal services agreement ( PSA)). There are no standard staffing models for SCOs because they are organized and tailored to meet the unique SC objectives for the country in which they are assigned. Currently, there are 138 SCO organizations located worldwide with 1,207 personnel assigned (738 in Title-22 funded positions, 469 in DoD appropriation funded positions).

While SCO staffing levels and assigned missions are continually reviewed at both DSCA and the COCOMs, the establishment of the African Command (AFRICOM) in 2008, the dramatic growth in foreign military sales (up more than threefold from FY05 to FY08), and the expansion in size, scope, and number of security cooperation and partnership building activities and programs have in combination highlighted staffing challenges faced by SCOs, and collectively urge for a comprehensive review of existing staffing assigned worldwide in support of security cooperation missions.

2.0 Objective

The objective of this review is to determine the optimal staffing requirements for each SCO assigned to the six COCOMs (and AIT), based upon the key functions or mission essential tasks each SCO is required to perform and the measured level of activity required to satisfactorily accomplish each of those tasks. The review will propose reallocation of existing staffing to meet current requirements for all SCOs, identify the number of additional positions required for SCOs determined to be currently understaffed, and where possible, propose alternative staffing strategies to more effectively and efficiently manage existing core tasks or available staffing (such as regionalization or theater surge capabilities). The review will be conducted in recognition of the various funding sources that provide for the assigned billets in SCOs. Any recommendations for reassignment or addition of billets needs to include not only the appropriate funding source for the position, but also the unique characteristics required in any new or transferred positions (military with rank & service, civilian, local national, required training or proficiencies, etc).

Scope of Work

3.1 Develop action plan that identifies anticipated completion and delivery dates of required deliverables. The action should also identify desired dates for COCOM staff discussions and SCO orientation visits. Refinements of the action plan after submitted will be coordinated with the contracting officer and contracting officer’s representative.

3.2 The contractor will submit a bi-weekly status report that summarizes activity for the preceding two week period. The form of the report is at the discretion of the contractor and can be submitted electronically.

3.3 Develop one consolidated baseline Mission Essential Task List (METL) depicting principal tasks performed by the SCO. This task list needs to differentiate between SA and DoD SC functions. METL input needs to be solicited from all COCOMs, and SCOs may be asked to provide input to the METL, or to review the proposed METL once completed. Coordination with COCOM staffs will be essential in standardizing METL terminology for the global SCO community. COCOMs will be given the opportunity to review and provide comment to the final SCO METL. The DSCA COR must approve the final METL list before work progresses to SCO workload analysis.

3.4 Solicit all SCOs electronically for workload data that measures the level of effort required to accomplish each task on the SCO METL. This analysis must include an avenue for SCO identification of any METL items not accomplished because of staffing shortfalls (ability to report tasks insufficiently completed rather than simply reporting time spent on various tasks). Furthermore, data solicitation must be conducted in a format and manner that allows factual presentation of requirements uninfluenced by overstatement or inflation, or allowances for unsubstantiated projected workload requirements. Identification and enumeration of COCOM and SCO comments with regard to staffing and workload challenges is desired; however, the foundation of this review needs to be based upon substantiated metrics and supporting analysis, rather than subjective analytics that will not weather pointed scrutiny. During the data collection phase, SCOs, and potentially COCOMs, should identify tasks that could be managed regionally to allow consideration of alternative staffing strategies such as, but not limited to, potential regionalization of selected tasks. Consideration of alternative staffing approaches is a desired outcome of this review.

3.5 Audit workload data to identify and assess data discrepancies. As necessary, the contractor will engage SCOs to validate reported workload and add fidelity to workload measurements. COCOM participation in this step is essential. COCOMs may highlight METL items that appear understaffed or overstaffed, or SCO offices that warrant a higher level of analysis of workload data based on rapidly evolving missions. As discussed in section 11.0, actual travel to SCO locations is to be extremely limited, but may be essential in extreme cases to validate disputed workload data.

3.6 Using METL and audited workload data, develop an unconstrained optimal staffing structure for Title-22 security assistance funded billets for each SCO. The unconstrained staffing solution should first identify existing positions recommended for realignment to other SCOs before recommending net position additions. For both realigned and new positions, the solution should identify the desired source of billets, such as military with rank and service, Coast Guard with rank, civilian with grade, locally hired Foreign Service National (FSN) civilian, or personal services agreement (PSA) contract. Furthermore, the staffing model should identify all essential skills required for each position. Skills could include language training, pilot training, force protection training, resource management experience, etc. Recommend SCO organizational structure changes that if implemented could yield staffing efficiencies. Identify and recommend management options for tasks or workload that does not command a full work-year wherever observed.

3.7 Using METL and audited workload data, recommend unconstrained optimal staffing structure for DoD appropriation funded billets for each SCO. The unconstrained staffing solution should first identify existing positions recommended for realignment to other SCOs before recommending net position additions. For both realigned and new positions, the solution should identify the desired source of billets, such as military with rank and service, Coast Guard with rank, civilian with grade, locally hired Foreign Service National (FSN) civilian, or personal services agreement (PSA) contract. Furthermore, the staffing model should identify all essential skills required for each position. Skills could include language training, pilot training, force protection training, resource management experience, etc. Recommend SCO organizational structure changes that if implemented could yield staffing efficiencies. Identify and recommend management options for tasks or workload that does not command a full work-year wherever observed.

3.8 Tasks 3.6 and 3.7 are to be integrated into a consolidated unconstrained staffing template that includes both Title-22 security assistance funded billets and DoD appropriation funded billets for all SCOs. Tasks 3.6 and 3.7 are delineated along funding lines in the performance work statement to ensure that project costs associated with the respective funding sources are clearly identified.

3.9 Using METL and audited workload data, recommend optimal constrained (zero-growth) staffing levels for Title-22 security assistance funded billets. Constrained solution needs to clearly identify existing positions recommended for realignment to other SCOs. Recommend SCO organizational structure changes that if implemented could yield staffing efficiencies. Identify and recommend management options for tasks or workload that does not command a full work-year wherever observed.

3.10 Using METL and audited workload data, recommend optimal constrained (zero-growth) staffing levels for DoD appropriation funded billets. Constrained solution needs to clearly identify existing positions recommended for realignment to other SCOs. Recommend SCO organizational structure changes that if implemented could yield staffing efficiencies. Identify and recommend management options for tasks or workload that does not command a full work-year wherever observed.

3.11 Tasks 3.9 and 3.10 are to be integrated into a consolidated constrained staffing template that includes both Title-22 security assistance funded billets and DoD appropriation funded billets for all SCOs. Tasks 3.9 and 3.10 are delineated along funding lines in the performance work statement to ensure that project costs associated with the respective funding sources are clearly identified.

3.12 Produce a project summary document and executive level presentation that summarizes the METL development methodology, workload measurement process and auditing, comparison of actual and proposed staffing structures, suggested realignment of resources (constrained), ideal staffing solution (unconstrained) for worldwide SCO structure, and consideration of alternative staffing solutions. The project summary should be a stand-alone document, preferably in Word format, that includes all necessary back-up documentation. The executive level presentation should be a PowerPoint based product. Contractor support and participation in selected briefings will be required (local Washington D.C. area). In the summary products, the presentation and discussion of growth trends (global, regional, or country level) in both security assistance and security cooperation programs is strongly desired in order to illustrate staffing challenges where present.

Problem Areas & Conflicts

The Government and Contractor shall bring any potential problems or issues affecting contractor performance to the attention of the Contracting Officer immediately. The Contracting Officer will enter all performance issues and problems into the Past Performance Information Management System (PPIMS).

Description and Use of Government Furnished Information (GFI) and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

GFI will be made available to the Contractor by all DoD elements party to this effort. Standing operating procedures will be available to the contractor at the place of performance, where applicable.

Contract Management The Contracting Officers Representative (COR) will provide oversight for the task outlined in the PWS.

Deliverables Item Deliverable When Reference Action plan identifying anticipated completion and delivery of all required deliverables & desired travel schedule 30 Days from award Scope Item 3.1 Status report Bi-weekly Scope Item 3.2 Consolidated SCO METL portrayed by SCO by COCOM Upon Completion (per action plan) Scope Item 3.3 SCO Workload Analysis Survey instruments and results Upon Completion (per action plan) Scope Item 3.4 Report of workload survey audit and analysis Upon Completion (per action plan) Scope Item 3.5 Report of unconstrained staffing recommendation for Title-22/Security Assistance funded billets Upon Completion (per action plan) Scope Item 3.6 Report of unconstrained staffing recommendation for DoD appropriation funded billets Upon Completion (per action plan) Scope Item 3.7 Integrated unconstrained staffing template that consolidates Title-22/SA and DoD appropriation funded positions Upon Completion (per action plan) Scope Item 3.8 Report of constrained staffing recommendation for Title-22/Security Assistance funded billets Upon Completion (per action plan) Scope Item 3.9 Report of constrained staffing recommendation for DoD appropriation funded billets Upon Completion (per action plan) Scope Item 3.10 Integrated constrained staffing template that consolidates Title-22/SA and DoD appropriation funded positions Upon Completion (per action plan) Scope Item 3.11 Written project summary and executive briefing on review methodology, analysis, findings, and recommendations Upon Completion (per action plan) Scope Item 3.12

Performance Measurement

A detailed Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan will assure the highest quality of performance and deliverables. This plan also prescribes procedures to correct and prevent any occurrence of quality discrepancy. Summarized below are Performance Objectives, corresponding quality standards, and method of monitoring. Performance Objectives are synchronized with the schedule of deliverables.

Performance Objectives (Deliverable) Acceptable Quality Level Monitoring Method Prepare and Deliver Action Plan (Deliverable 1) Plan contains all proposed dates for presentation of deliverables #3 - #12 100% inspection

Plan contains proposed dates for orientation visits to COCOMs and 6-10 SCOs 100% inspection

Plan is grammatically correct, functionally organized, and presents the proposed schedule in a clear and logical fashion 100% inspection

Submit Bi-weekly Status Reports (Deliverable 2) Status reports are submitted every 2 weeks and synopsize significant events, reports of travel executed, key upcoming events, and potential problem areas 100% inspection

Status reports are grammatically correct, functionally organized, and present relevant updates in logical manner 100% inspection

No more than 10% of reports can be in excess of 3 (working) days late

Prepare and Submit SCO METL (Deliverable 3) 100% of COCOMs are provided the opportunity to provide comments and direction to METL development during on-site meetings (at COCOM Headquarters if not approved otherwise by the COCOM and COR) Feedback from COCOMs

Proposed SCO METL is presented to all 100% of COCOMs after contractor development to solicit COCOM comments and proposed adjustments Feedback from COCOMs

METL presentation form is logically organized to clearly portray SCO METL tasks 100% inspection

METL clearly delineates all tasks along lines of funding source (security assistance and DoD appropriation) 100% inspection

METL includes 100% of SCOs 100% inspection

METL is presented on or before date prescribed in action plan (unless specifically coordinated otherwise by COR)

Workload Analysis Survey and Results (Deliverable 4) Workload analysis survey tool is provided to 100% of SCOs with clear usage instructions and contact information for questions or system maintenance Feedback from SCOs and COCOMs

SCOs are provided no less than 2 weeks to prepare and submit survey data Feedback from SCOs and COCOMs

Workload survey tool support is responsive (reply to SCO questions within 1 workday/24 hours of submission) Feedback from SCOs and COCOMs

Report of Workload Survey and Analysis (Deliverable 5) Workload summary data presented to DSCA and the COCOMs is complete, organized by COCOM, logically structured, and shows clear evidence of data analysis by the contractor 100% inspection

Requests for on-site audit of workload data are submitted to the DSCA COR no less than 1 week prior to desired audit date Feedback from SCOs

Reports are submitted detailing the reasons and investigation results of any on-site audits conducted - audit report is submitted with or before submission of Workload Survey and Analysis 100% inspection

Workload survey is presented on or before date prescribed in action plan (unless specifically coordinated otherwise by COR)

Report of Unconstrained Staffing Recommendations (Deliverable 6, 7, & 8) Recommendations are submitted in recognition of position funding requirements as outlined in the PWS 100% inspection

Recommendations for position changes, additions, or relocations include all required position characteristics as prescribed in the PWS 100% inspection

Recommendations are presented in written format and are grammatically correct, functionally organized, and present the recommendations in a clear, logical fashion 100% inspection

Recommendations are presented with ample justification and supporting data 100% inspection

Alternative staffing strategies are presented with analysis of recognized advantages and disadvantages 100% inspection

Unconstrained staffing recommendations are presented on or before date prescribed in action plan (unless specifically coordinated otherwise by COR)

Report of Constrained Staffing Recommendations (Deliverable 9, 10, & 11) Constrained staffing recommendation report includes no net position growth 100% inspection

Recommendations are submitted in recognition of position funding requirements as outlined in the PWS 100% inspection

Recommendations for position changes or relocations include all required position characteristics as prescribed in the PWS 100% inspection

Recommendations are presented in written format and are grammatically correct, functionally organized, and present the recommendations in a clear, logical fashion 100% inspection

Recommendations are presented with ample justification and supporting data 100% inspection

Alternative staffing strategies are presented with analysis of recognized advantages and disadvantages 100% inspection

Constrained staffing recommendations are presented on or before date prescribed in action plan (unless specifically coordinated otherwise by COR)

Submit Project Summary and Executive Level Briefing (Deliverable 12) Project summary report includes METL development methodology, workload measurement process, audits of workload data, comparison of actual and proposed staffing, suggested realignment of positions, optimal staffing solution, and considerations of alternative staffing approaches 100% inspection

Project summary and briefing are grammatically correct, functionally organized, and presents information in a logical manner 100% inspection

Executive level briefing is presented by/attended by project manager - technical support provided contractor during formal briefings to DSCA 100% inspection

Project summary and executive level briefing are stand-alone items and are provided in full to COR 100% inspection

Project summary and executive level briefing are presented on or before date prescribed in action plan (unless specifically coordinated otherwise by COR)

Summary Items, Contractor Conduct, Cost Control Contractor provides COR copies of 100% of materials, written products, and briefings at conclusion of review 100% inspection

Contractor staff/project manager is responsive to email and/or telephonic communications from the COR and CO (or alternates) - replies are received within 2 work days for 95% of contacts 100% inspection

Contractor staff are professional in appearance and conduct during 100% of meetings, discussions, and site visits Feedback from COCOMs & SCOs

Contractor staff are organized and prepared for meetings and site visits 100 % of the time in order to capitalize on limited direct contact time and opportunities Feedback from COCOMs & SCOs

Contractor takes steps to control costs 100% of the time Random inspection and feedback

9.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance consist of a seven month base year with one (1) six month option period. The period of performance begins the day of contract award.

10.0 Place of Performance

Reviews will be conducted at Staffing Reviews of Security Cooperation Organizations (SCO) located worldwide.

Travel

11.1 All travel must be approved in advance by DSCA, with COCOM coordination in advance for scheduling and necessary country clearances. All travel cost will be reimbursed in accordance with the guidelines set forth in FAR 31.205.46.

11.2 If the selected contractor is not located in the Washington D.C. area, then the contractor will be expected to travel to DSCA headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, at no less than three points during the review: beginning, in-progress, and conclusion.

11.3 COCOM participation in all aspects of the review will be essential to success. The contractor will be expected to travel to each COCOM headquarters to brief the staffing review process; review items required from each SCO to include the timing and sequencing of deliverables (from SCO to contractor); gain understanding of the COCOM headquarters perspective of SCO missions, staffing levels, and theater unique trends; and establish coordination and communication processes between the contractor and COCOM headquarters necessary to facilitate the review. In addition to traveling to each COCOM at the beginning of the review, the contractor will be expected to travel to each COCOM in the final phases of the staffing analysis to deliver COCOM unique observations and recommendations to the COCOM staff.

11.4 A number of site visits (approximately 6-10) to selected SCOs will be authorized by DSCA to provide an understanding of typical SCO operations, missions, and challenges. Sites will be selected to give the contractor a representative sampling of various SCOs by size, mission, and complexity. Any subsequent SCO visits will be limited to minimize both contract cost and disruptions to the COCOM and SCO. It is not the desire of the contracting agency to see site visits to a significant percentage of SCOs. If a requirement emerges to conduct a follow-up visit to a SCO, then the respective COCOM will be given an opportunity to coordinate on duration and timing the requested travel (in addition to DSCA approving the requested visit).

12.0 Proprietary Information

The Government retains the rights to all intellectual property produced and generated in the course of this project.

13.0 Payment Schedule

Monthly invoices will be allowed and will be paid within 30 days of receipt. Invoices will be submitted to the COR for approval and certification prior to submission to DFAS. The COR is responsible for submitting a DD 250 certifying each invoice. Invoices should be addressed to:

Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Business Operations/Comptroller

ATTN: JAMES WORM

201 12th Street South, Suite 203 Arlington VA 22202-5408 Telephone: 703-604-0051 Fax: 703-601-3730 Email: james.worm@dsca.mil

The invoice document shall include as a minimum, the following information in order to ensure proper payment:

Name and address of contractor (legal and doing business as)

Cage Code number

Invoice number and date

Contract number and/or Task Order Number

Contract line item number(s) and service rendered

Period of performance covered by invoice

Name, title, and telephone number of person to be notified in the case of defective invoices.

INSTRUCTION FOR PAYMENT OFFICE:

Do not prorate payments on this contract. Invoices are to be paid per specific contract line item number (CLIN) and accounting classification reference number (ACRN) in order of allocation as cited by the Contractor. A copy of the final paid invoice should be forwarded to the Contracting Officer and COR as designated in the PWS or the contract.

COR NAME AND ADDRESS:

Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Business Operations/Comptroller

ATTN: JAMES WORM

201 12th Street South, Suite 203 Arlington VA 22202-5408 Telephone: 703-601-3730 Fax: 703-604-6536 Email: james.worm@dsca.mil

14.0 Contract Type

This is a best value procurement, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal conforming to this synopsis/solicitation is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

15.0 Security

All individuals performing work on this contract must be U.S. citizens and will possess and be prepared to provide evidence of a SECRET clearance prior to contract award.

16.0 Clauses and Provisions

The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this requirement: 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (Aug 2000); 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008); 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Feb 2009); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Mar 2009); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Apr 2009) with the following checked subparagraphs (b), (1), (7), (9), (11), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24), (25), (26), (38) and subparagraphs (c) (1), (2), (3); 52.217-9; 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporate By Reference (Feb 1998) with the following insert www.farsite.gov and www.arnet.gov/far. Clauses and provisions contained herein are those in effect at the time of the solicitation issue date.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors and subfactors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technical Capability is the most important. Professional Qualifications and Experience and Past Performance are of equal importance. The non-price factors when combined are significantly more important than price.

1.0 Technical Capability

1.1 Workload Measurement Tool (computerized)

1.2 Workload Analysis - Measuring Workload for a Set of Tasks

1.3 Development of Mission Essential Task List

1.4 Foreign Military Sales Process

1.5 Defense Manning/Staffing Documentation

1.6 Organizational Structure Development

1.7 Understanding the Project/Concept of Operations

2.0 Professional Qualifications and Experience

2.1 SCO Experience

2.2 American Embassy Experience

2.3 Combatant Command Experience

2.4 Experience in Department of Defense or Department of State activity involved with foreign military sales

3.0 Past Performance - Offerors are required to submit past performance information, including points of contact, on the last three contracts for similar service.

3.1 Quality of Service

3.2 Timeliness of Performance

3.3 Effectiveness of Communications

3.4 Customer Satisfaction

3.5 Subcontractor Management (as applicable)

4.0 Price

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30days before the contract expires; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 19 months.

(End of clause)

17.0 Instructions to Offerors

All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which, if timely received, may be considered by the Government. Subject solicitation will close August 13, 2009, 1:00 p.m. EST. Offerors should submit an original and one copy of the Technical Proposal and Price Proposal by the closing date to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, 201 12th Street, South, Suite 402, Arlington VA 22202-5408. Attn: Ms. Carrodena Johnson . All offerors are also required to submit an electronic copy of the Technical Proposal and Price Proposal to carrodena.johnson@dsca.mil. The coversheet to the proposal shall have the offeror’s information. The technical and price proposals shall only have the solicitation number. The offeror’s information SHALL NOT appear anywhere on the technical or price proposals. Closing date for receipt of proposals is August 13, 2009 at 1:00 PM EST. Questions pertaining to the solicitation may be submitted via email. Please include the solicitation number on all correspondence. Telephone calls will not be accepted. All questions must be in writing and must be received by July 20, 2009. A consolidated question and answer (Q&A) will be posted on website http://www.fbo.gov on or around July 27, 2009.

In order to be considered for an award of a federal contract all contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). For information regarding registration, contact the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov .

FAR, subpart 4.1200 requires that prospective contractors complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with their required registration in the CCR database. These Annual Representations and Certifications are submitted via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov.