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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to change the NAICS CODE from 541219 to 541211, Upload the DD254, and make changes to Sections "L" and "M". Factor III, Small Business Utilization Factor. See continuation page(s).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 34

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Oct-2018

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

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Oct-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

HQ001318R0001

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 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

26-Oct-2018

CODE

DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY-CON

TIFFANY TANNER

201 12TH STREET S, SUITE 203

ARLINGTON VA 22202-5408

HQ0013 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

HQ001318R0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0002

1. Due to an administrative error the NAICS CODE has been changed from 541219 to 541211. Interested vendors are hereby advised to revise and resubmit their questions by October 30th at 11AM. The questions submitted will replace your previous submission and will be reviewed and posted by November 5, 2018. The submission date for proposals has been extended to November 13, 2018 3pm eastern standard time.

2. Factor III. Small Business Utilization Factor

M.6.1.1 Small Business Participation and Commitment Plan:

All Offerors (both large and small businesses) will be evaluated on the level of proposed participation of U.S. small businesses in the performance of this acquisition. The Government’s assessment of small business participation and commitment will be measured to determine if small business participation is maximized where applicable.

M.6.1.2 Evaluation:

The Government will consider each Offeror's commitment to use small businesses in terms of the type of work to be performed, the extent to which specific companies are named in the proposal and whether documented commitments are demonstrated in their proposal. Offers will also be evaluated to assess the number and expected benefits of proposed new, contract specific small business initiatives and the extent to which Offerors have in place effective procedures to ensure proper flow-down of requirements, process management, and performance assessments of small business utilization at lower tiers.

Offerors shall demonstrate in their proposal how they will meet all stated small business participation requirements as measured against the Total Acquisition Value (TAV).

Offerors shall meet the Minimum Quantitative Requirement (MQR) of 7% of total contract dollars. Offerors with a total history of demonstrated success in exceeding 7% MQR shall propose an alternate MQR equivalent to or greater than the sustained demonstrated performance for similar work/contracts.

M.6.1.2 Small Business Utilization Rating:

The rating reflects the evaluation of the acceptability of the offeror’s approach for achieving small business utilization. The offeror’s proposal shall be evaluated to determine whether the proposal is acceptable or unacceptable, using the ratings and descriptions outlined in the table below. One rating will be assigned to the Small Business Utilization Factor:

Adjectival Rating Description Acceptable Proposal indicates an adequate approach to utilize small business and meets or exceeds MQR Unacceptable Proposal does not meet small business objectives

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 09-Nov-2018 02:00 PM to 13-Nov-2018 12:00 AM.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

L-900. Proposal Requirements

L.0 General Instructions

L.1.0 General The following instructions cover the preparation and submittal of the offeror’s proposal for this solicitation.

To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are cautioned that any noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the RFP may cause their proposal to be determined not eligible for award. Non-conformance with the instructions provided in this Information to Offerors may result in removal of the proposal from further evaluation. If a joint venture arrangement exists for this acquisition, the offeror shall provide a copy of the joint venture agreement that is signed and dated by all joint venture members as part of the proposal submission.

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. Submissions that represent a mere restatement of the Government’s requirements will be deemed non-responsive and may be removed from further consideration. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and/or experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror's proposal.

L.1.1 Who May Propose Individual firms, firms formally organized specifically for this FIAR, or any other responsible prospective Contractor may submit a proposal. The “entity” listed in Block 15A of Form SF33 is considered the prime contractor. The entity listed in Block 15A can only submit one proposal as a prime, but may be included in other proposals as joint venture partner or subcontractor. For associations that are not officially organized as a separate legal entity, the proposal must clearly identify which teaming or joint venture partner will act as the prime Contractor. Any legally organized Offeror may submit a proposal. No “entity” may be awarded a Contract in both categories. No “entity” may win more than one contract as a prime.

L.1.2 Contractor Team Arrangements Contractor Team Arrangements are considered an arrangement in which (1) two or more companies form a partnership or joint venture to act as a potential prime Contractor; or (2) a potential prime Contractor agrees with one or more other companies to have them act as its subcontractors under a specified Government Contract or acquisition program. In accordance with FAR Subpart 9.6, the Government will recognize the integrity and validity of Contractor team arrangements; provided, the arrangements are identified and company relationships are fully disclosed in the offer. The Offeror shall identify the major or critical aspects of the requirement to be performed by each entity identified in the Contractor Team Arrangement. The submission must contain a narrative that clearly explains the relevance to a particular factor of information concerning a company that is part of a Contractor Team Arrangement. The Government will consider the adequacy of this explanation in deciding the relevance of the information to this procurement.

If applicable, the Offeror shall submit evidence from the Offeror’s SBA Servicing Agency that the Offeror has notified and discussed the proposed joint venture for this project with the appropriate SBA personnel.

Information submitted about any company other than the Offeror, whether a predecessor company, affiliated company, subsidiary (including wholly owned subsidiaries), subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of this requirement, or other associated business, will not be evaluated for any factor unless the proposal contains a detailed narrative explaining why this submitted information is relevant to this acquisition. The Government will consider the adequacy of this explanation in deciding the relevance and weight of the information to this procurement.

Proposals must be received by the Business Operations Division of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency at 201 12th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202, Attention: Sid Routh, no later than the date and time specified in Block 8 on the face page of the RFP.

L.1.2 Point of Contact Exchanges of source selection information between Government and offerors will be controlled by the Contracting Officer. Exchanges of source selection information after submission of the initial proposal packages between the Government and offerors will be controlled by the Contracting Officer. The offeror may email information, but the email must include “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104” in the subject line of the email. The DBO CON email box is the official dsca.ncr.dbo.mbx.cons@mail.mil email address for submission of proposals. Evaluation notices and responses will be transmitted as e-mails and will be treated and marked as Source Selection Sensitive Information. The subject line of the email shall be titled: “RFP HQ0013-18-R-0001, Contractor Name, Source Selection Information See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.” Questions/comments will only be entertained if received in email and only when submitted on Attachment L-1 Solicitation Questions and Answer.

Offerors shall submit questions no later than, 11:00 am, EST, on 30 October 2018.

Emails should be addressed the KO and CS as follows:

KO: Tiffany Tanner Email: tiffany.n.tanner4.civ@mail.mil

CS: Ali Beshir Email: ali.m.beshir.civ@mail.mil

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 to the above email address. Written inquiries will be answered in writing and provided to all offerors. However, because of administrative time, written inquiries may not be answered when requests are received by the above addressee 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 mailto:dsca.ncr.dbo.mbx.cons@mail.mil the KO.

L.1.3 Debriefings The Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer will notify all unsuccessful Offerors 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.

L.1.4 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 Contracting Officer in writing. The Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

L.1.5 Electronic Reference Documents All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps) web site at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Potential Offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time email notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

L.1.6 Communications Exchanges of source selection information between Government and Offerors will be controlled by the Contracting Officer. Email may be used to transmit such information to Offerors. It is desired that email be sent and received encrypted, if possible. All Emails should include “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 & 3.104” in the Subject line. Otherwise, source selection information will be transmitted via United States Post Office, commercial carrier like Federal Express or pick-up/delivery by a local representative.

L.1.7 Competitive Range Determination The Government reserves the right to make award without discussions or establishment of a competitive range. In the event a competitive range is established and the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition. In accordance with FAR Part 15.306(c)(2), Offerors are advised that the competitive range may be further reduced for purposes of efficiency.

L.2 Proposal Format and Organization

L.2.1 Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits The Offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table (Table L.2. 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 L.2. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the information to Offerors paragraph as noted in the table below.

A. General: Proposals shall be submitted to the Government in Five (5) separate volumes as set forth below:

Table L.2 – Proposal Organization

Volume/ Tab Volume/ Tab Title PAGE LIMIT

I Contract Documentation Tab 1 Cover Page 1 Page Tab 1 Executive Summary 3 pages Tab 2 Table of Contents for all Volumes No Limit Tab 3 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms No Limit

Tab 4 First Page of Solicitation/Contract Form/Signed Amendments No Limit

Tab 5 Company Information 1 Page Tab 6 Compliance Statement 1 Page Tab 7 Solicitation No Limit Tab 8 EEO Pre-Award Information No Limit Tab 9 DD254 Security Classification No Limit

Tab 10 Organizational and Consultant Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plan No Limit

Tab 11 Management Information 8 pages excluding Company Agreement

Tab 11a Continuity Plan 5 Pages

Tab 11b Total Compensation Plan No Limit

Tab 11c Transition Plan No Limit

Tab 12 Cross Reference Matrix No Limit

II Technical/Risk (Factor One) Tab 1 Table of Contents No Limit

Tab 2 Task Area Chart/Experience

1 page for chart; 1 page for each experience, per person, Max 17 pages per person. (Pages not included in page count) Tab 3 Joint Venture/Partnership Agreement (if applicable) No Limit Tab 4 Technical and Management Approach (Subfactor One) 25 pages

Tab 5 Staffing Plan and Management Approach (Subfactor Two) 15 Pages III Past Performance (Factor Two)

Tab 1 Table of Contents No Limit Tab 2 Summary 5 Pages Tab 3 List of Past Performance Questionnaires sent to customers 1 Page

Volume/ Tab Volume/ Tab Title PAGE LIMIT

Tab 4 Past Performance Information/ Questionnaires for Recent and Relevant Contracts

3 Contracts Max; 1 PP Description (Att 4), 1

CPARS, 1 PPQ, 1 eSRS, max 3 pages of performance recognition documents per reference.

Tab 5 Consent Letters No Limit Tab 6 Organizational Structure Change History 3 Pages

IV Small Business Proposal (Factor Three) Tab 1 Table of Contents No Limit Tab 2 Small Business Participation and Commitment Plan No Limit Tab 3 Small Business Subcontracting Plan, if required No Limit

V Price Proposal (Factor Four) Tab 1 Table of Contents No Limit Tab 2 Price Narrative 5 Pages Tab 3 Pricing Spreadsheet; Pricing Proposal No Limit

L.2.3 Page Limitations Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages may not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal. Page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs) should they be necessary. 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. Page limitations are listed above. Each page shall be counted according to the table above. Generally, the following will not be counted: Cover pages/Title pages, company agreements, consent letters, commitment letters, acronym lists and glossaries. Pages shall be numbered per volume and/or tab within the volume. A Table of Contents shall be included in each Volume. It will not be included in any page limitation. Indexing pages will not be included in limitations. A page printed on both the front and back of a page counts as two pages.

L.2.4 Page Size and Format

Page size shall be 8.5 by 11 inches (except as indicated in paragraph 2.2.2.2). Pages shall be single spaced. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text size shall be no less than 10 point, in one of the following throughout the proposal: Arial, Times New Roman, or Courier New font for all text. The technical volume of the proposal is to be submitted as a Microsoft (MS) Word 2010 or compatible version or 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 one-inch margins on the top and bottom and one-inch side margins. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by tab or volume.

These page format restrictions shall apply to responses to ENs.

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 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 six point Arial, Times New Roman, or Courier New font for all text included in a table. Folded pages for tables, charts, graphs and figures count as one page per printed side.

L.2.5 Cost or Pricing Information All cost or pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Cost/Price Proposal Volume.

L.2.6 Classified Information No classified information should be provided in any response.

L.2.7 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.

L.2.8 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms Each volume may contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, and with an explanation for each.

L.2.9 Electronic Offers In order to respond to this solicitation, electronic and paper proposals are to be submitted. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to assure its complete proposal is received by the date and time specified in the solicitation. Responses received after the time and date for which proposals are due will be considered late and will not be evaluated. Responses must be submitted electronically to the following:

dsca.ncr.dbo.mbx.cons@mail.mil

The content and page size of electronic copies must be as described in Section L. Volume I shall be sent as one file labeled with the Offeror’s name (or abbreviations) and Volume number (example: XYZ Inc.

Volume I). Volumes II, III and IV shall have a separate file for each Tab (example: XYZ Inc. Volume II Tab A). If the Offeror sends more than one email for their proposal, they must state in each email, “Email 1 of 2” and such. The electronic copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by MS Office Word 2010 or compatible, MS Office Excel 2010 or compatible, MS Office Project 2010 or compatible, and MS Office Power Point 2010 or compatible, Adobe Acrobat XI or compatible, as applicable.

Attachment 9 must be submitted in the format provided. Other attachments may be submitted in the format provided or other approved formats listed above. Offeror’s shall provide one copy of each file.

Multiple copies of each file is not required or requested.

To ensure delivery, no single email should exceed 15MB and no single file should exceed 5MB. Multiple emails and/or multiple files are acceptable to ensure delivery.

Electronic Submissions of proposals on CD:

All volumes shall be submitted in written form (4 copies) and CD-R or DVD-R (write once/read only) (1 copy) that is “closed” so that no further writes can be made to the media. CD-R/W or DVD-R/W media types are not acceptable. Media must be virus scanned by the offeror prior to submitting to the Government. In addition, offeror shall submit one copy to dsca.ncr.dbo.mbx.cons@mail.mil.

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 strongly recommends that the Offeror test the files CDs on more than one internal machine and more than one machine type or platform to ensure proposals are entirely virus free and accessible to the Government on any platform. In the event any file on the file CD marked “Original” is corrupted, the Offeror’s proposal will be rejected.

L.2.10 Distribution and Copies In order to respond to this solicitation, electronic and paper proposals are to be submitted. Proposals shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer and mailed or hand carried to: Defense Security Cooperation Agency at 201 12th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202.

Offerors shall submit six (6) hard copy versions each of Volumes I, II, III, IV . Five (5) of the copies shall have the offeror’s name and any other identifiers redacted or removed. Offerors shall submit three (3) hard copy version each of Volume V. Two (2) of the copies shall have the offeror’s name and any other identifiers redacted or removed.

In addition to the page limitations set forth above, proposal volumes shall comply with the following format:

The sealed package used to submit the proposal package must show the time and date specified for receipt. Each volume shall be marked with the RFP number and the offeror’s name and address, and the number of the Volume, i.e. I, II, III, etc. Proposals shall be in the English language and all monies shall be proposed in United States dollars.

L.3.0 Volume I – Contract Documentation Volume

L.3.1 General In the Contract Documentation Volume, the Offeror shall provide the following information in the following format. The requested information shall be provided in a separate volume (i.e., 3-ring binder) labeled "Volume I – Contract Documentation”. The information provided in Volume 1 will not be evaluated.

Information may be used to confirm compliancy and responsibility. Failure to comply with the administrative requirements of the solicitation may result in elimination from the competition.

L.3.2 Format and Specific Content

Tab 1 Cover Page Tab 1 Executive Summary Tab 2 Table of Contents for all Volumes Tab 3 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms Tab 4 First Page of Solicitation/Contract Form/Signed Amendments Tab 5 Company Information Tab 6 Compliance Statement Tab 7 Solicitation (minus signature page) Tab 8 EEO Pre-Award Information Tab 9 DD254 Security Classification Tab 10 Organizational and Consultant Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plan Tab 11 Management Information Tab 11a Continuity Plan Tab 11b Total Compensation Plan Tab 11c Transition Plan Tab 12 Cross Reference Matrix

L.3.2.1 TAB 1:Cover Page The offeror shall provide the following information on the cover page:

1) The offeror’s firm name

2) The solicitation name and number

3) The name, address, electronic address and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror

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

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

6) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal

7) Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority;

8) A generic company email address shall be provided for this solicitation and all correspondence or the email addresses of a maximum of two points of contact.

9) Provide the offeror’s CAGE code; data universal numbering system (DUNS) code; tax identification number; and business size (large or small) and type(s) of small business, if applicable

10) Confirmation offeror’s proposal is valid for a minimum of 365 days from the proposal due date

11) Provide a list of all joint venture team members, a listing of their size status, and if applicable, all the socioeconomic programs under which they are eligible

12) Confirmation of virus check

L.3.2.1.2 Tab 1: Executive Summary The Executive Summary should be concise, to include addressing why this Offeror is uniquely qualified for this Contract as well as briefly highlighting the Offerors Innovation capabilities and strategies. The summary should also include addressing the significant risks, and highlighting any key or unique features, excluding cost/price. The salient features should tie in with the evaluation factors/sub-factors. Any summary material presented here shall not be considered as meeting the requirements for any portions of other volumes of the proposal. The offeror shall include any assumptions and constraints to achieving PWS objectives within this five (5) page limit.

L.3.2.2 Tab 2: Table of Contents The offeror shall include a master table of contents for the entire proposal that includes a list of all tables, figures, drawings, and spreadsheets.

L3.2.3 Tab 3: Glossary of Abbreviations & Acronyms The offeror shall include a master list of abbreviations and acronyms used within the proposal.

L.3.2.4 Tab 4: 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. Offer should be signed by authorized individual(s) of the Offeror. Offers submitted in the name of a Joint Venture must be signed in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the joint venture agreement as evidenced in the proposal.

Proposal Acceptance Period. The Offeror shall fill in block 12 of the SF 33 that its proposal is valid for no less than 180 days from the date of submission of its proposal response to the RFP.

L.3.2.5 Tab 5: Company Information.

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 obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes, and Applicable Designations. Provide company/division's street address, county and facility code; CAGE code; DUNS code; Taxpayer Identification Number; size of business (large or small); and labor surplus area designation. This same information must be provided if the work for this Contract will be performed at any other locations. List locations where work may be performed and indicate whether such facility is a division, affiliate, or subcontractor.

The Offeror shall specifically identify the Facility Site Clearance for the Prime (Sub and or JV Partner) Contractor, either SECRET, TOP SECRET or none.

L.3.2.6 Tab 6: Compliance Statement.

The Offeror is required to sign and certify that all items submitted in the proposal comply with the RFP requirements and any differences, deviations or exceptions must be stated and explained in this section.

Offerors are required to complete the statement and submit it with their proposals. Even if there are no differences, deviations or exceptions, the Offeror must submit the signed Compliance Statement stating that no differences, deviations or exceptions exist.

Sample: Statement of Compliance: This Offeror hereby certifies this proposal is in compliance with the solicitation and its requirements. There are no exceptions, deviations or differences.

L.3.2.7 Tab 7: Solicitation

Section B: Supplies or Services and Costs/Prices. No submission required. Pricing to be submitting in Pricing Proposal.

Section C: Descriptions and Specifications: No submission required.

Section D: Packaging and Marking: No submission required.

Section E: Inspection and Acceptance. No submission required.

Section F: Deliveries or Performance. No submission required.

Section G: Contract Administrative Data. No submission required.

Section H: Special Contract Requirements. No submission required.

Section I - Contract Clauses. See RFP. Submit as required.

Section K - Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors. See RFP. Submit as required.

L.3.2.8 Tab 8: EEO Pre-Award Information.

This information is only required for the Prime Offeror. Indicate whether the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has conducted an evaluation and found the prospective Contractor to be in compliance with Executive Order 11246, and if so, provide the date of that determination.

L.3.2.9 Tab 9: DD254 Security Classification.

Each offeror shall provide, as part of their proposal, a copy of their letter from the Defense Security Services (DSS) that grants their facility and security clearance levels. Offerors shall include a statement certifying that all personnel employed to perform under the resultant contract meet the qualifications (to include the requisite security clearances, and National Agency Checks) in the DD Form 254, 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. Security classification requirements must be met at time of proposal submission. Proposals submitted without a completed DD254 will be considered incomplete.

All large business prime Contractors shall include in the proposal a completed Form DD254. All small businesses that possess a Secret Facility Site Clearance shall include a completed Form DD254.

Additionally, if the Offeror possesses a Secret Facility Site Clearance, they shall state so in this tab. If a small business does not possess any clearance, they shall state so in this tab.

L3.2.10 Tab 10 Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest Mitigation Plan Each offeror shall specifically identify in its proposal whether or not any potential or actual OCCI, as described in 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.

L.3.2.11 Tab 11: Management Information:

L.3.2.11.1 Management: Briefly describe how your company will manage the proposed effort. Describe the overall corporate structure and how project teams will be organized to support potential multiple and concurrent tasks. The narrative shall include a description of how your company will support the FIAR effort. Please include an organizational chart specific to the management of this effort.

Positional descriptions, instead of names, are acceptable.

L.3.2.11.2 Corporate Program Manager and or Contracts Manger /Point of Contact: Identify one Corporate Program Manager/Point of Contact. Identify their clearance level. Provide resume.

L.3.2.11.3 Recruitment/Retention/Benefits Describe your company’s policies on recruitment and retention. How you maintain a balanced workforce that would be available and capable to execute new and existing task, both large and small as well as short term and long term. What is your annual personnel turnover rate? How do you measure this?

Describe if your company requires any kind of agreements to be signed as a condition of employment and provide samples.

L.3.2.11.4 Continuity Plan Please include a continuity plan that ensures operations and essential functions under all conditions are performed efficiently with minimal disruption, especially during an emergency. The current changing threat environment and recent emergencies, including acts of nature, accidents, technological emergencies, and military or terrorist attack-related incidents, have increased the need for viable continuity capabilities and plans that enable organizations to continue their essential functions in an all-hazards environment and across a spectrum of emergencies. This document ensures DSCA is capable of conducting its essential missions and functions under all threats and conditions, with or without warning.

L.3.2.11.5 Total Compensation Plan The plan shall set forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for professional employees and include supporting information to enable the Government to review the proposed salaries and fringe benefits in accordance with FAR 52.222-46. Note: The compensation plan pertains to the offeror only. However, if a populated joint venture is formed (a joint venture in which the employees are employed by the joint venture itself and not by any individual joint venture partner), the joint venture must submit the total compensation plan for the joint venture. If an unpopulated joint venture is formed, each individual joint venture partner must submit its own total compensation plan.

L.3.2.11.6 Transition Plan Please include a transition plan ensures that project deliverables are implemented with minimal disruption to both staff and clients. The transition plan must include the return of all Government furnished items tin include automated data files in the possession of the contractor. Automated data files are the property of the Government and shall be turned over the KO or the COR at the completion or termination of the contract. Additionally, the incoming contractor shall return all records related to the execution of the contract to the Government as electronic copies that are readable and accessible. The transition plan shall consist of the following sections:

Transition In The Contractor shall overlap with an outgoing contractor during the transition and will work with Government personnel and the outgoing contractor to transfer knowledge, information, and documentation for all projects and tasks related to this contract. The type of information and documentation to be transferred includes, at a minimum:

* Points of Contacts

* Location of technical and project management documentation

* Program data, databases and data management systems

* Status of ongoing technical initiatives and deliverables

* Appropriate contractor-to-contractor coordination to ensure a seamless transition

* Identify schedules, deliverables, and milestones

* Identify actions required of the Government

* Establish and maintain effective communication the incoming contractor/Government personnel for the period of the transition via weekly status meetings.

L.3.2.12 Tab 12 Cross Reference Matrix The offeror shall prepare a cross reference matrix cross referencing all RFP requirements to the location of the offeror’s responses in their proposal. The cross reference matrix provides reference information but is not evaluated. The offeror’s format is acceptable. The cross reference matrix will be utilized as a tool to show critical interrelationships and dependencies among the technical requirements document Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS), Purchase Description, the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), Section L (Instructions to Offerors), and Section M (Evaluation Basis for Award). The cross reference matrix will help an offeror ensure it has responded to all the evaluation criteria and proposal submittal requirements identified in the solicitation. If the matrix conflicts with any other requirement, direction, or provision of this solicitation, the other reference shall take precedence over the matrix.

Additionally, to the extent the matrix discloses details as to the manner by which the Government intends to evaluate the offeror’s proposals for award, Section M references in the matrix are for informational purposes only, and the Government shall be obligated to evaluate proposals solely in conformance with Section M of the solicitation.

L.4.0 Volume II – Technical/ Risk Proposal (Factor 1)

L.4.1 General:

The written technical proposal shall be clear, concise, and include all the information required by this provision in sufficient detail for effective evaluation. 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 the Government has no prior knowledge of their capabilities, work processes, facilities, and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror’s technical proposal. Responses will be evaluated against the technical proposal factors defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. Failure to adhere to these instructions may result in your submission being deemed non-responsive and eliminated from further consideration.

L.4.2 Format and Specific Content The requested technical information shall be provided in a separate volume (i.e., 3-ring binder) labeled "Volume II - Technical/Risk ". The following information shall be provided in the written technical proposal and will be evaluated to assess the proposed technical approach and associated technical risk in accordance with Section M-900, Evaluation Basis for Award. The written technical proposal shall address each of the following subfactors to describe the offeror’s proposed approach to performing the requirements set forth in the PWS. For each subfactor, the offeror shall identify risks, if any, associated with the proposed approach and actions the offeror will take to mitigate the identified risks. If no risks/mitigations are identified in the offeror’s proposal, it indicates the offeror does not consider there to be any risk associated with their proposed approach.

Volume II: Technical Proposal Tab 1 Table of Contents Tab 2 Task Area Chart/Experience Tab 3 Joint Venture/Partnership Agreement (if applicable) Tab 4 Technical and Management Approach (Subfactor One) Tab 5 Staffing Plan and Management Approach (Subfactor Two)

L.4.2.1 Tab 2 Task Area Chart/Experience Submit the information provided at Attachment 1A, Task Area Chart/Experience. Offerors shall provide the information provided on the first page in this attachment to identify which task areas they consider themselves to be subject matter experts, those they consider themselves experienced in and those areas where they anticipate they would propose on Task Orders that utilize that task area. The identification on this sheet will not commit offers to propose nor will it prohibit awardees from proposing if they do not identify it here.

Attachment 1A , Task Area Chart/Experience shall be filled out in relation to the entity in the SF33 Block 15A's experience. On the "would likely propose" section, the Offeror may respond based on the task areas for which it would likely submit a task order proposal, whether or not the Offeror is a Subject Matter Expert or has experience in that area. In these cases, the Government will assume that a team member will be utilized when proposing.

Offerors shall submit the information provided on page 2 in this attachment, for each task area that they identified as Key Personal, “Subject Matter Expert” and/or “Experienced.” For example, if the Offeror identifies they are experienced in all tasks areas they shall submit a separate attachment 1a task area experience sheet for each task area.

This section is not considered in the evaluation of the Past Performance Factor. The intent is to ascertain each Offeror’s self-determined experience and what they are likely to propose on to assure that all Task Areas will be covered by the award of the Contract suites. Offerors are not required to propose on any minimum number of task areas. Offerors with specific niche expertise are encouraged to submit proposals. The Government reserves the right to consider the information submitted in making its best value determinations in order to promote adequate competition.

L.4.2.2 Tab 3 Partnership, Joint Venture or Teaming Agreement(s)/Arrangements.

If Tab 3 is not applicable, please state so in the proposal. Each offeror is responsible for compliance with the SBA's regulations on joint ventures and size status, including regulations pertaining to 8(a) joint ventures, HUBZone joint ventures, and mentor-protégé joint ventures, when applicable. Provide copies of all applicable signed joint venture agreements and teaming agreements.

L.4.2.3 Tab 4: Technical/Risk (Factor One) For Factor 1, the information provided by the Offeror shall be in relation to the entity listed in Block 15A of this solicitation. Organize the submitted material sequentially under tabs to facilitate evaluation.

L.4.2.3.1 Subfactor One: Technical/ Risk and Management Approach Technical/ Risk and Management Approach shall include:

a) Technical Approach that clearly and concisely describes how the requirements of PWS Paragraphs 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 will be fulfilled. The technical proposal shall cover the Offeror’s approach for achieving each individual task area of the PWS Paragraph 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 in sufficient detail for it to be evaluated. The narrative for Technical Approach within the Offeror’s proposal must be written in a clear, concise fashion describing precisely what the Offeror proposes to do to meet those requirements. Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the RFP with a statement of intent to perform does not reveal the Offeror’s understanding of the requirements or capability for addressing them and may result in a weakness in the approach.

The inclusion of filler material from previous proposals or commercial applications shall be avoided unless it has a direct application to the objective of this solicitation.

b) Management Approach shall indicate that the project manager assigned to this contract is employed by the prime and shall state how the contractor will provide project management to meet the requirements of the PWS.

c) Quality Assurance Approach (to be incorporated into any resultant contract) illustrating efforts that will ensure performance and deliverables are of the highest quality; additionally, all deliverables should be prepared with the expectation that they will be reviewed by internal and/or external auditors in compliance with OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A.

d) Approach to Risk. How does the company manage risk in the FIAR environment? How does the company determine the level of acceptable risk? How will the company mitigate the risk if the current audit strategy that builds on audit readiness momentum is not achieved and readiness timelines are not meet?

e) Certifications, Accreditations, Awards, Achievements. The Offeror shall:

•List and describe Awards and Achievements received that were awarded because of Audit Strategy and or Audit Readiness.

• List of published papers regarding Audit Strategy and or Audit Readiness and successful implementation of any innovative Audit Strategy and or Audit Readiness process and solutions.

• Any other related information regarding the company’s achievements related to Audit Strategy and or Audit Readiness.

• List Certifications and Accreditations that your company has that relate to FIAR, Audit Strategy and or Audit Readiness.

L.4.2.3.2 Subfactor Two: Staffing Plan and Personnel Approach Offeror shall submit a Staffing Plan identifying, recruiting, hiring and maintaining qualified and knowledgeable employees. The offeror shall provide Key Personnel’s relevant work experience, as well as the quality and applicability of their education, and technical experience in accordance with the requirements of PWS. The offeror must address how they intend to meet the qualifications identified in the PWS, how it will monitor quality performance in those areas, and how it will maintain or exceed customer expectations, including identification and correction of problems. The offeror shall fully identify the qualifications of the proposed personnel it could employ on this contract effort to include access to and pool of qualified surge personnel.

The offeror must describe the contractor’s management processes for finding, identifying, recruiting, and selecting the best qualified personnel. Offerors shall provide resumes and proof of employees’ consent, for all proposed personal they are including in the proposal. Each resume shall be no longer than seven

(7) pages. The resumes DO NOT count against the ten (10) page limit of the Personnel Approach.

L.5.0 Volume III –Past Performance Volume (Factor 2)

L.5.1 General Each Offeror shall submit past performance information with its proposal in accordance with the instructions below. Offerors are cautioned that the Government will use data provided by each Offeror and data obtained from other sources in the evaluation of past performance. The offeror shall submit Present and Past Performance Information for itself and any joint venture member, as well as each proposed critical subcontractor. in accordance with the following paragraphs. A critical subcontractor is defined as an entity (subcontractor and/or teaming contractor), other than the offeror itself that will perform more than 10% of the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR), Audit Remediation, Financial Data Reconciliation, and Managers’ Internal Control Program (MICP) support services.

Past Performance of the Utilization of Small Businesses will be evaluated in this factor, if applicable.

Past Performance shall be organized according to the following general outline:

L.5.1 Summary In accordance with the page limitations set forth in Table L.2, Offerors shall provide a summary of the past performance references they are providing and explain what aspects of those Contracts they deem relevant and to what specific task areas of the proposed effort they relate. The Offeror shall also describe the roles of the Offeror, subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners. Offerors shall describe quantifiable metrics used for efficiencies including cost, schedule and/or performance.

L.5.2. Past Performance Questionnaires for Recent and Relevant Contracts

In accordance with the page limitations set forth in Table L.2., Offerors shall provide information requested in the Past Performance Information Template, Attachment C, for each Contract reference.

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