Solicitation HQ0034-20-R-0004 Amendment 001.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

Solicitation HQ0034-20-R-0004 has been amended to accomplish the follow ing:

1. Extend proposal submission due date and time to January 10, 2020 2:00PM.

2. Provide Government responses to questions submitted by industry.

3. Provide Revised Solicitation.

4. Provide revised Attachment 1 PWS OMC IT Support dated December 30, 2019.

5. Provide revised Attachment 6 Past Performance Questionnaire dated December 30, .

6. See Summary of Changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

Y 1 13

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 31-Dec-2019

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 HQ003420R0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Dec-2019

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 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 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

31-Dec-2019

CODE

WHS - ACQUISITION DIRECTORATE

4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 09F09

ALEXANDRIA VA 22350

HQ0034 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

HQ003420R0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 07-Jan-2020 10:00 AM to 10-Jan-2020 02:00 PM.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002

The CLIN description has changed from System Administration Sppt. Svcs. to Senior System Administration Sppt. Svcs..

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The contractor shall provide system administration support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Section 5.1.2, attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this Solicitation.

To:

The contractor shall provide senior system administration support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Section 5.1.2, attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this Solicitation.

CLIN 0003

The CLIN description has changed from Senior System Administration Sppt. Svcs. to System Administration Sppt. Svcs..

CLIN 0007

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The contractor shall provide network engineering support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Section 5.1.5, attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this Solicitation.

The contractor shall provide network engineering support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Sections 5.1.5 and 5.1.7, attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this Solicitation.

CLIN 1002

The contractor shall provide system administration support services in accordance with the Performance Work

The contractor shall provide senior system administration support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Section 5.1.2, attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this Solicitation.

CLIN 1003

CLIN 1007

The contractor shall provide network engineering support services in accordance with the Performance Work

The contractor shall provide network engineering support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Sections 5.1.5 and 5.1.7, attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this Solicitation.

CLIN 2002

Administration Sppt. Svcs..

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The contractor shall provide system administration support services in accordance with the Performance Work

The contractor shall provide senior system administration support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Section 5.1.2, attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this Solicitation.

CLIN 2003

CLIN 2007

The contractor shall provide network engineering support services in accordance with the Performance Work

The contractor shall provide network engineering support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Sections 5.1.5 and 5.1.7, attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this Solicitation.

CLIN 3002

Administration Sppt. Svcs..

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The contractor shall provide system administration support services in accordance with the Performance Work

The contractor shall provide senior system administration support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Section 5.1.2, attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this Solicitation.

CLIN 3003

CLIN 3007

The contractor shall provide network engineering support services in accordance with the Performance Work

The contractor shall provide network engineering support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Sections 5.1.5 and 5.1.7, attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this Solicitation.

CLIN 4002

Administration Sppt. Svcs..

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The contractor shall provide system administration support services in accordance with the Performance Work

The contractor shall provide senior system administration support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Section 5.1.2, attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this Solicitation.

CLIN 4003

CLIN 4007

The contractor shall provide network engineering support services in accordance with the Performance Work

The contractor shall provide network engineering support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Sections 5.1.5 and 5.1.7, attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this Solicitation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Table of Contents has changed from:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 OMC IT Support Services

PWS

05-DEC-2019

Attachment 2 Environmental Document 23-OCT-2019 Attachment 3 DD 254 OMC IT Sppt

Svs

06-DEC-2019

Attachment 4 Personnel Matrix 05-DEC-2019 Attachment 5 Pricing Template 05-DEC-2019 Attachment 6 Past Performance

Questionaire

05-DEC-2019

Attachment 7 Organizational Conflicts of Interest

27-JUN-2019

Attachment 8 Compensation Plan Information

29-OCT-2019

Attachment 9 Non-Disclosure Agreement to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 PWS OMC Information

Technology Support Services

30-DEC-2019

Attachment 10 OMC IT Questions and Responses

31-DEC-2019

Attachment 2 Environmental Document 23-OCT-2019 Attachment 3 DD 254 OMC IT Sppt

Svs

06-DEC-2019

Attachment 4 Personnel Matrix 05-DEC-2019 Attachment 5 Pricing Template 05-DEC-2019 Attachment 6 Past Performance

Questionnaire

30-DEC-2019

Attachment 7 Organizational Conflicts of Interest

27-JUN-2019

Attachment 8 Compensation Plan Information

29-OCT-2019

Attachment 9 Non-Disclosure Agreement

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 ADDENDUM

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR-COMMERICAL ITEMS (OCT 2018) “ADDENDUM”

The requirement will be competed as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside on https://beta.sam.gov/.

GENERAL

Washington Headquarters Services (WHS)/ Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) is releasing this solicitation electronically only, through https://beta.sam.gov/. This electronic version of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is the official version for this acquisition. No hard copy of this solicitation will be issued. Offerors will be notified of any and all applicable amendments to this solicitation electronically https://beta.sam.gov/. Offerors shall submit their proposals electronically. Any proposal received after the due date and time specified for receipt will be considered late and will be rejected.

All Offerors must comply with the following instructions for proposal format and content. Proposals that do not comply with these instructions may render the Offeror ineligible for award. The Offeror shall submit documentation illustrating its approach for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Proposals must be clear, coherent, and prepared in sufficient detail for effective evaluation of the Offeror’s proposal against the evaluation criteria. The documentation shall address all aspects of this solicitation and include the Offeror’s approach to performing and satisfying the requirements specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined to be in the Government’s best interest. If discussions are held, the Government may established a competitive range for efficiency purposes.

Vendors are hereby instructed that, regardless of any language that may be used in this solicitation, the Department is NOT conducting this procurement under FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) Part 15,”Contracting by Negotiation”. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 12, “Acquisition of Commercial Items”.

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES TO SOLICITATION

All questions, concerns, or requests for clarification for this RFP shall be submitted electronically to ronica.l.shelton.civ@mail.mil and whs.mc-alex.ad.mbx.ks@mail.mil by Monday, December 27, 2019 at 10:00AM, Eastern Standard Time (EST) no phone calls are permitted. No comments, questions or inquiries shall be made of any Government person other than the points of contact listed above. Questions received after this date and time may not be responded to by the Government. All emails shall be clearly labeled in the subject line of the email with the RFP Number: HQ0034-20-R-0004: Office of Military Commissions (OMC) Information Technology (IT) Support Services Questions. Offerors shall clearly identify the specific section of the solicitation to which each question relates when submitting questions. Reference should be made to the solicitation Section Heading, page number of the solicitation, and specific location on the page (e.g., third paragraph) in order to facilitate the Government’s response to each question. Questions shall be submitted in a Microsoft Excel file following a format similar to the table below:

Questions and Responses will be provided to all Offerors via https://beta.sam.gov/. If amendments to the final solicitation are issued, all Offerors must acknowledge the amendments by signing the accompanying Standard Form (SF) 30 and returning the signed SF 30 for all amendments issued with the Offeror’s proposal submission. Failure to acknowledge all amendments issued by the Government may result in the proposal submitted in response to the solicitation being found not compliant with the solicitation instructions.

A. PROPOSAL VOLUMES REQUIREMENTS

Volume Section Page Limit

I

ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUME

Cover Letter, Representations & Certifications, Tax Identification Number, CAGE Code and DUNS Number, OCI certification, subcontractor, the completion of Clauses/Provisions such as FAR 52.212-3 Alt 1 and FAR 52.219-1 Alt. Completed and Signed SF1449. Signed Amendment Acknowledgements

No Page Limit

II

PASS/FAIL- FACILITY

CLEARANCE/NAICS CODE BUSINESS

SIZE

(1) Facility Clearance Information

(2) NAICS code- Business size information

(1) No Page Limit

Question No. Reference Question Category Question

Solicitation or Attachments, and Section

Solicitation or Technical Question

Volume Section Page Limit

III

PASS/FAIL- EMPLOYEE

COMPENSATION VOLUME

No Page Limit

IV

TECHNICAL APPROACH AND

CAPABILITY VOLUME

(1) Technical Approach & Capability Phase-In Plan Staffing Plan

(2) Key Personnel Resumes (Required

PWS 1.6.11)

(3) Commitment Letters

(4) Personnel Matrix

(1) 20 pages

(2) No Page Limit

(3) No Page Limit

(4) No Page Limit

V PAST PERFORMANCE VOLUME 15 Pages

VI

PRICE VOLUME

(1) Completed Pricing Template No Page Limit

A.1 Instructions for Proposal Submissions: This section of the Instruction to Offerors (ITO) provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. The Offeror’s proposal must include all data and information requested by the ITO and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Non-compliance with the instructions provided in the ITO may make the proposal ineligible for award or result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation.

A.1.1 Sufficient Detail Proposals shall comply with the following guidelines:

Be complete and respond directly to the requirements of the solicitation.

Address the factors and their related elements as listed in FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offeror-

Commercial Items (Oct 2018) and FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014) Addendum of the solicitation.

Be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated assertions. Extraneous, repetitious, or wordy submissions are not desired and could result in lower ratings.

Do not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet the requirements.

Assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of the Offeror’s capabilities and experience, and will base its evaluation only on the information presented in the Offeror’s proposal.

A.1.2 Validity Statement The Offeror shall make a clear statement that the proposal is valid for 180 calendar days. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals.

A.1.3 Physical Appearance of Submissions Elaborate brochures or documentation, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

Proposals will be submitted in electronic copies.

No models, mockups, or videotapes will be accepted.

A.1.3.1 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used with an explanation for each.

Glossaries do not count against the page limitation for their respective volumes.

A1.4 Page Format Restrictions and Limitations

A.1.4.1 Page and Font Size Text shall be single-spaced on an 8.5 x 11 inches paper format, with a minimum one-inch margin all around.

Pages shall be numbered consecutively. A page printed on both sides shall be counted as two pages. No foldout pages shall be used.

Page limitations shall be treated as maximum. Pages submitted in excess of the page limitations stated throughout this document will be removed and not evaluated. The excess pages will be deleted from the electronic copy of the proposal. Documents incorporated by reference or as attachments to the proposal shall be included in the overall maximum page lengths and will not be considered or evaluated if they exceed the maximum page.

Font size shall be twelve (12) point Times New Roman. Bolding, underlining, and italics may be used to identify topic demarcations or points of emphasis. Graphic presentations, including tables, while not subject to the same font size and spacing requirements, shall have spacing and text that is easily readable. Lettering within tables, charts, graphs, and figures shall be no smaller than ten (10) point Times New Roman. Margins on all four edges of each sheet will be at least one-inch. Proprietary statements, security markings, and page numbers shall be placed within the defined margin area. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. In the event discussions are held, these page format restrictions shall apply to the Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs).

A.1.4.2 Labeling The number of pages shown in the table above should be submitted in electronic format. Responses to Administrative, Pass/Fail Criteria, Technical Approach & Capability, Past Performance, and Price shall be in separate electronic folders (files). A cover letter shall be inserted in each folder (file), clearly marked as to the RFP identification, date of submittal, acknowledgement of any amendments, the Offeror’s name, address, Taxpayer ID number, CAGE code, and the Offeror’s POC name, phone, and email. The cover letter shall not count against any page limitation. Pages that exceed the maximum page length above shall not be evaluated or considered by the Government.

A.1.4.3 Pages Counted Each page shall be counted except the following:

past performance questionnaires past performance questionnaire point of contact list cover pages RFP cross-reference matrix teaming arrangements letters of commitment client authorization letters tables of contents glossaries lists of figures, tables, or drawings tabs dividers blank pages

A.1.5 Indexing Each volume shall contain a detailed table of contents to delineate the sections within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections.

A.1.6 Electronic Submission:

All offerors shall submit electronic proposals by January 10, 2020 by 2:00 PM, EST.

Any proposal received after the exact time specified for receipt of proposals shall be treated as a late submission in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1 Instructions To Offeror-Commercial Items (Oct 2018). The proposal written volumes shall be submitted as attachments in the submission. The proposal volumes shall be submitted as attachments when submitting it to ronica.l.shelton.civ@mail.mil and whs.mc-alex.ad.mbx.ks@mail.mil. Text and graphics portions of the electronic copies shall be in a format readable by Adobe (.PDF), MS Word 2010. Data submitted in spreadsheet format shall be readable by Adobe (.PDF), MS Excel 2010. All MS Excel Solicitation Attachments templates shall be completed by the offeror and submitted in MS Excel as a separate attachment in the appropriate volume. All responses to the solicitation shall be in separate files and volumes corresponding to the evaluation factors identified in the above Proposal Submission Chart. Offerors are solely responsible for ensuring that the proposal is successfully submitted and received by the proposal due date and time.

A.1.7 Pricing Data/Cost Information Price information shall be addressed in Volume VI – Price and the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure listed in the RFP No. HQ0034-20-R-0004. Unit and total line item pricing shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. All price information must be submitted in the attached price template.

A.1.8 Cross Referencing & Volume Designation Information required for proposal evaluation that is not found in its designated volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal. Each volume, other than the Price volume, shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated without cross-referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Exceptions to the above include only teaming arrangements, letters of commitment, socio-economic commitment information and Organizational Conflicts of Interest assertions which must be submitted in Volumes I – III, but may be cross-referenced in other volumes.

A.1.9 Confidential Information The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its amendments have resulted in an increasing number of requests from outside the Government for copies of contract qualifications and proposals submitted to federal agencies. If an Offeror’s submissions contain information that he/she believes should be withheld from such requestors under FOIA on the grounds that they contain “trade secrets and commercial or financial information” [5 USC§552(b)(4)], the Offeror should mark its submissions in the following manner:

• The following notice should be placed on the title page: “Some parts of this document, as identified on individual pages, are considered by the submitter to be privileged or confidential trade secrets or commercial or financial information not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Material considered privileged or confidential on such grounds is contained on page(s) _______.”

• Each individual item considered privileged or confidential under FOIA should be marked with the following notice: “The data or information is considered confidential or privileged, and is not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.”

B. ADMINISTRATIVE (VOLUME I)

Volume I, Administrative Volume shall include a cover letter, Representations & Certifications, Tax Identification Number, CAGE Code and DUNS Number, Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) certification, and the completion of Clauses/Provisions such as FAR 52.212-3 Alt 1 and FAR 52.219-1 Alt.

If applicable, Offeror shall identify any subcontractors/teaming partners and provide corresponding CAGE Code in this volume.

C. PASS/FAIL (VOLUME II)

The Government is requesting the following information, which will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. If you receive a fail for any of the below criteria your proposal will not be evaluated any further and will be determined to be unawardable.

(1) The Offeror shall submit a letter from Defense Security Services (DSS) that demonstrates the Offeror holds an active Top Secret Facility Clearance as identified on the DD 254.

(2) NAICS Code and Business Size: The Contractor shall submit evidence that their small business size standard corresponds to the NAICS code assigned to this contract. This requirement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns under NAICS code 541519 “Other Computer Related Services.” The Government will verify this information via the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search database and SAM. If the government determines that an offeror is not a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concern under NAICS code 541519 on the proposal due date and time, no further evaluation will be performed and the offeror will not be considered for the award.

D. COMPENSATION PLAN PASS/FAIL (VOLUME III)

The Government is requesting the following information, which will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis for all offerors receiving a pass rating for criteria identified in section C. Pass/Fail (Volume II). If you receive a fail for any of the below criteria your proposal will not be evaluated any further and will be determined to be unawardable.

(1) The offeror shall submit an Employee Compensation Plan that meets the criteria in FAR clause 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014) Addendum Section 2.1.

(2) The Offeror shall state the salaries (unburden labor dollars) and fringe benefits to be offered to employees working under this contract. The Government will compare proposed salaries to comparable salaries found on Salary.com compensation survey and the average and median of the proposed salaries of all offerors for salary comparison. Please see Attachment 8 “OMC IT Compensation Plan Information” for details on the labor categories (solicitation and Salary.com) selected for the purposes of the compensation plan evaluation. The Government reserves the right to reject any proposal that does not provide sufficient compensation.

Subcontractors can submit any unburdened labor rate in the pricing template and compensation plan with offeror’s proposal or directly to the Government to protect proprietary information by the specified proposal due date and time.

E. TECHNICAL APPROACH & CAPABILITY (VOLUME IV)

The Offeror shall submit sufficient information for the Government to make a comprehensive evaluation of the Offeror’s technical approach and capability in meeting the performance work statement requirements listed in the solicitation for successful performance. The proposal shall describe the methods and techniques used to complete each task, and discuss managing all aspects of this requirement.

Phase-In Plan: The proposal shall describe the Offeror’s Phase-In approach by submitting a phase-in plan that demonstrates the Offeror’s approach for providing the necessary resources to ensure and maintain service quality levels and staffing levels for the thirty (30) calendar day phase-in period.

Staffing Plan: The proposal shall provide a staffing approach to meet the Government’s requirements and how the Offeror plans to manage unexpected turnover due to promotions, employees leaving the company, extended illnesses, military duty, etc., and how that plan minimizes the impact on contract performance. The staffing section shall demonstrate how the Offeror will ensure personnel coverage during absences (sick and personal leave of employees).

Personnel Matrix: The Offeror shall complete the attached Personnel Matrix Template by filling out all the required elements listed in the matrix for Volume IV-Technical Approach and Capability. The Personnel Matrix shall be submitted in Volume IV as a separate excel spreadsheet. Offerors shall NOT use a PDF or embed the spreadsheet or information in the Technical Approach and Capability statement.

Key Personnel: The Offeror shall submit resumes for Key Personnel, listing the individual’s name, education, experience, certifications and security clearance level. Each resume shall specify which PWS tasks the individual will perform, and it shall specify the individual’s proposed duties and responsibilities. All Key Personnel are required to submit a commitment letter that is signed within 10 days of the proposal due date.

The Offeror shall demonstrate how the Key Personnel meet the required personnel qualifications by color coding the required qualifications as follows:

For the Program Manager position, the Offeror shall color code how their respective candidate meets required Qualification #1 from Section 1.6.11 by highlighting this information in yellow. Qualification #2 shall be highlighted in blue. Qualification #3 shall be highlighted in red. Qualification #4-5 shall be highlighted in green.

For the System Administrator/Task Lead position, the Offeror shall color code how their respective candidate meets required Qualification #1 from Section 1.6.11 by highlighting this information in yellow. Qualification #2 shall be highlighted in blue. Qualification #3 shall be highlighted in red. Qualification #4 shall be highlighted in green.

Qualifications #5-7 shall be highlighted in orange.

For Network Engineering position, the Offeror shall color code how their respective candidate meets required Qualification #1 from Section 1.6.11 by highlighting this information in yellow. Qualification #2 shall be highlighted in blue. Qualification #3 shall be highlighted in red.

Commitment Letters: Commitment letters for all key personnel shall be submitted with the proposal submission by the proposal due date. The date of signature on the commitment letters must be within 10 days of the proposal due date. The letter of intent shall affirmatively state: (1) that the key personnel granted permission to the prime contractor to use his/her resume, and (2) is willing to work for the proposing offeror on the instant solicitation.

Note. Commitment letters, Resumes for Key Personnel and Personnel matrix under Technical Approach & Capability (Volume IV) shall not count against the page limitation.

F. PAST PERFORMANCE (VOLUME V)

The Government is requesting that the Offeror provide up to three (3) past performance contract references that reflect recent and relevant experience. Recent experience is defined as that which is completed within the past three

(3) years from the proposal due date with twelve (12) months of the period of performance completed. Relevant experience is defined as that which is similar in scope, size, and complexity to the work described in the attached Performance Work Statement and contract type. Past performance contract references can come from the Offeror or the subcontractor, as long as they served as the Prime Contractor for the past performance reference. If the Offeror submits recent and relevant projects performed by a subcontractor as a past performance reference the Offeror must also explain how the subcontractor significantly contributed to the performance of the referenced project, and how the Offeror expects the subcontractor to significantly contribute to the successful performance of the solicited work.

All past performance references shall include contract/delivery order number, contract type, program name, total contract cost, short description of work performed, reasons why the project is considered relevant by the Offeror, names, email addresses. For those references where a PPQ will be submitted the offeror shall also include a valid telephone numbers for the person completing the PPQ.

Past performance contract references must be completed by the customer, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), or the Contracting Officer using the Past Performance Questionnaire's (PPQs). PPQs are required for contracts not listed in Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS).

The Offeror shall provide Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) to its customer references and instruct them to submit them in accordance with the instructions in the PPQ. Questionnaires must be received via email no later than the date and time specified in the PPQ. Questionnaires that are not received by the due date and time may not be evaluated.

G. PRICE FACTOR (VOLUME VI)

The contract will be awarded as a Hybrid, Firm Fixed Price, Labor Hour and Time and Material contract. The Offeror shall propose a hybrid price by submitting Price Volume VI in the attached Pricing MS Excel Template. The price template contains two tab categories entitled (1) Price Schedule and (2) Labor Categories which must be completed by the Offeror.

The Offeror shall also provide pricing in section B of the solicitation.

Firm-Fixed Price: All proposals should include the labor mix and hours appropriate and necessary for the offeror to complete the required work for each period of performance, as listed in the PWS Technical Exhibit 3.

Labor Hour: The Offeror shall propose labor rates for each labor category in each contract year, as listed in the PWS Technical Exhibit 3. The hours contained in the tables identifies the labor hours which the offeror is required to propose against for the Labor Hour (LH) CLINs. Failure to adhere to these instructions may result in a determination that price cannot be evaluated, which may result in a determination that the offeror is ineligible for award.

Time and Material: The Offeror is not required to propose prices for Time and Material CLINs. The government will provide a not-to exceed price based on the Government’s estimates of material cost, lodging, shipping, travel location(s) and estimated days.

(End of Summary of Changes)