A23 Amendment No. 1.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

The purpose of this amendment is to accomplish the follow ing:

1. To extend the due date to submit Electronic Submissions. See summary of changes for details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 15

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Jun-2020

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 HQ003420R0079

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Apr-2020

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 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

01-Jun-2020

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:

HQ003420R0079

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

The Offeror shall submit a complete proposal including all data and information requested by the RFP. The proposal must be submitted IAW all Section L instructions. Offerors shall use instructions provided in this section to submit only a proposal for Task Order One. As the evaluation for Task Order One and IDIQ contract will be combined, and will establish pricing for award basis.

Any estimates, examples, or scenarios included in Section L are based on the Government’s projected needs and are used for evaluation purposes only. These estimates do not represent a guarantee for any TOs placed against the resulting contract. RFP Section B2 includes the minimum guaranteed award amount.

Washington Headquarters Services / Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) is releasing this solicitation, electronically only, through Beta.Sam.Gov. This 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 through Beta.Sam.Gov. All Offerors shall acknowledge any and all applicable amendments by signing and returning the accompanying Standard Form (SF) 30 for all amendments issued with the Offeror’s proposal submission under Volume I. Failure to acknowledge all amendments issued by the Government may result in the proposal submitted in response to the solicitation being found nonresponsive by the Government. 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.

The Government anticipates awarding a single Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract along with one (1) Task Order to the responsible Offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government as set forth in Section M of this RFP. This RFP is issued for full and open competition. The resulting IDIQ contract will be a hybrid contract type that will allow for placement of Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost, and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) type TOs.

A Joint Venture (JV) may submit a proposal in response to this RFP subject to the following conditions:

a. The JV is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and has a corresponding DUNS Number.

b. The JV meets the definition of a JV for size determination purposes (FAR 19.101(7)(i)).

c. The Offeror must submit a complete copy of the JV agreement (inclusive of all JV members) that established the relationship.

d. Any member of the JV performing classified work must possess the appropriate Facility Security

Clearance (FSC).

All Offerors must comply with the following instructions for proposal format and content. Proposals that do not comply with these instructions may be deemed nonresponsive and render the Offeror ineligible for award.

The Offeror shall submit documentation illustrating its approach for satisfying the requirements of this Request for Proposal. 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. As such, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain its best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

All questions, concerns, or requests for clarification for this RFP shall be emailed to:

Enterprise Office of the Secretary of Defense-Technical Analysis Branch inbox at whs.ncr.ad.mbx.eosd-tab-branch@mail.mil by Friday, May 01 , 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). The Government will not accept any RFP questions via phone. No comments, questions or inquiries shall be made of any Government person other than via the electronic mailbox listed above. Verbal questions will not be answered.

Questions received after this date and time may not be responded by the Government. All emails shall be clearly labeled in the subject line of the email with the RFP Number: HQ003420R0079: EVAMOSC Support 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:

Question No. Reference Question Category Question

# Solicitation or Attachments, and Section Contract or Technical Question

Questions and responses will be provided to all Offerors via amendment to the solicitation on Beta.Sam.Gov. If amendments to the final solicitation are issued, all Offerors shall 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 nonresponsive by the Government.

A. PROPOSAL VOLUMES REQUIREMENTS

Volume Section Page Limit

I Volume I – Administrative

Authorized Offeror Personnel.

Provide the name, title, email, and telephone number of the company/division Authorized Personnel 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. Each of these individuals, independently, shall be authorized and empowered to make all decisions and respond to the Government in an official capacity, regardless of team formations, to include but not limited to corporate

No page limit mailto:whs.ncr.ad.mbx.eosd-tab-branch@mail.mil structure, team formation, or established legal entities or constructs.

Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes, and Applicable Designations. Provide company/division's street address, county and facility code; CAGE code; DUNS code; TIN; size of business (large or small). The same information must be provided for all locations that any work will be performed to support this contract.

The Offeror shall provide sufficient documentation, such as self-certification of ownership or bilaterally signed teaming/subcontracting agreements as applicable Cover Letter

The Offeror’s proposal shall include a cover letter, on the Offeror’s letterhead stationery, and signed by an executive of the company with the authority to contractually bind the Offeror. The cover letter shall identify all enclosures being transmitted as part of the Offeror’s proposal. The Offeror shall make a clear statement that the proposal is valid for 180 calendar days from the proposal due date. The Offeror is required to sign and certify that all items submitted in the proposal comply with the RFP requirements.

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.

Completion of the following clauses /provision:

(1) 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications

(2) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(3) 52.209-7 Information Regarding

Responsibility Matters

(4) 52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters

(5) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation

(6) EEO-Pre Award Information:

Pre-Award Information: All prime Contractors shall include in the proposal any subcontractor to which they intend to award more than $10 million IAW FAR 52.222- 24, Pre-award On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation.

DD Form 254 Security Classification: All prime Contractors shall affirm their FSC.

The Offeror shall identify the FSC for members of the JV (if applicable) and/or subcontractors. If a subcontractor also has a FSC, affirm as well.

II Volume II – Pass/Fail – Facility Clearance/Documentation Approved Accounting Certification

(1) Facility Clearance Information

(2) Documentation of an approved Accounting System in accordance with FAR 16.301-3(a)(3)

No page limit

III Volume III – Pass/Fail – Small Business/Contract Reference

Small Business Participation Commitment Document for the Entire IDIQ Contract Which is a five-year period.

No page limit

IV Volume IV – Technical Approach & Capability for Task Order One - Evaluation Factor 1

(1) Technical Approach & Capability for Task Order One

(2) Personnel Matrix

(3) Key Personnel/Resume

(4) Commitment Letters

(1) Technical Approach & Capability for Task Order One – Maximum of Fifteen (15) Pages

(2) Personnel Matrix – No Page Limit

(3) Key Personnel/Resume – No Page Limit

(4) Commitment Letters – No Page Limit

V Volume V – Scenario # 1 Response for Task Order One - Evaluation Factor 2

Maximum of Five (5) Pages

VI Volume VI – Past Performance for Task Order One - Evaluation Factor 3

CLIN Labor Pricing Summary Tab (Excel)

Maximum of Ten (10) Pages

VII Volume VII – Price for IDIQ Contract & Task Order One - Evaluation Factor 4

No Page Limit, Pricing Template Provided (Please Complete All Tabs Provided)

VIII Volume VIII – Small Business Subcontract Plan (not required from Small Business proposing as prime contractors)

Must use and Complete the Small Business Subcontracting Plan Format Provided as Attachment 3

Complete Small Business Subcontracting Plan Template Provided

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 in the ITO and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Noncompliance 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 Section L, “Instructions, conditions, and notices to Offerors or respondents” and Section M, “Evaluation factors for award” 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 shall 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 no smaller than 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, Technical Approach & Capability for Task Order One (1), Scenario for Task Order One (1), Past Performance and Price for Task Order One (1) shall be in separate electronic folders (files). A cover letter shall be inserted in each folder (file), except for the pricing folder. Cover letters shall be 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

• tables of contents

• glossaries

• lists of figures, tables, or drawings

• tabs

• dividers

• blank pages

• commitment letters

• resumes for key personnel

• personnel matrix under Technical Approach & Capability

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 via email to: Enterprise Office of the Secretary of Defense-Technical Analysis Branch inbox at whs.ncr.ad.mbx.eosd-tab-branch@mail.mil . All Offerors shall submit proposals by Friday, Tuesday, June 30 05, 2020 by 1:00 PM, Eastern Time (ET). There is a 10MB limit for all electronic submissions per email. One email per proposal is preferred.

** All emails shall be clearly labeled in the subject line of the email with the RFP Number: HQ003420R0079:

EVAMOSC Support Electronic Submission.

Any proposal received after the exact time specified for receipt of proposals shall be treated as a late submission. The proposal written volumes shall be submitted as attachments in the submission. The proposal volumes shall be submitted as attachments when submitting their proposals. Text and graphics portions of the electronic copies shall be in a format readable by Adobe (.PDF) and MS Word 2010. Data submitted in spreadsheet format shall be readable by Adobe (.PDF) and MS Excel 2010. All responses to the solicitation shall be in separate files and volumes corresponding to the evaluation factors identified in the above Proposal Volumes Requirements table. Offerors are solely responsible for ensuring that the proposal is successfully submitted and received by the proposal due date and time.

Subcontractors shall submit any unburdened rates/cost in the pricing template directly to the Government by the specified proposal due date and time referenced above.

A.1.7 Pricing Data/Cost Information

Price information shall be completed in the Standard Form SF 33 by filling in the unit price and amount for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and addressed in Volume VI – Price and the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure listed in the RFP No. HQ003420R0079. All labor rates shall be rounded to the nearest cent, and line item costs shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. All price information must be submitted in the attached price template.

All FFP labor rates proposed shall be fully burdened with overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit and shall be provided for all labor categories the Offeror provides in their proposal.

A.1.8 Cross Referencing & Volume Designation

Information required for proposal evaluation that is not found in its designated volume may be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal at the discretion of the Government. 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, socio- economic commitment information and Organizational Conflicts of Interest assertions which must be submitted in Volumes I, III and IV but may be cross-referenced in other volumes.

B. VOLUME I - ADMINISTRATIVE

The Offeror shall present all cover letters, certifications, Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) form , signed SF30s, Listing of all subcontractors, validity statement, and completion of Clauses/Provisions and a Signed SF33.

C. VOLUME II – PASS/FAIL CRITERIA – FACILITY

CLEARANCE/CERTIFICATION/DOCUMENTATION APPROVED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM

The Government is requesting the following information for the following elements, which will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

(1) The Offeror shall submit a letter from an appropriate adjudication agency (DoD accepted) that demonstrates the Offeror holds an active Secret Facility Clearance as identified on the DD-254 Security Requirements;

(2) The offeror shall submit documentation of an approved Accounting System by a Federal Government Entity in accordance FAR 16.301-3(a)(3)

(3) The offeror unconditionally accepts the terms and conditions of the RFP. Offerors cannot redline or condition proposals;

(4) The offeror submits all required information specified in the RFP by the closing date/time;

D. VOLUME III - PASS/FAIL CRITERIA – SMALL BUSINESS/CONTRACT REFERENCE

The Offeror submits a Small Business Participation Commitment Document.

All Offerors (both other than small businesses and small businesses) shall provide the following SBPCD requirements and substantiating documentation to demonstrate how you will meet these requirements. This required information will be used to evaluate the extent of your proposed participation/commitment to use U.S.

small businesses in the performance of this acquisition (as small business prime Offerors or small business subcontractors). These SBPCD requirements will be incorporated into any resulting contract(s) as specified below.

The Offeror shall provide a completed Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD) which includes completion of Section 1, Prime Contractor Size; Section 2 Minimum Quantitative Requirement (MQR) – Small Business Participation and Section 3 Small Business Participants.

1. Prime Contractor Size:

Indicate the applicable size and socioeconomic categories -- all that apply:

{ } Other than Small Business or { } Small Business also categorized as a

{ } Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) { } Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) { } Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Small Business { } Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

For purposes of filling in the dollar values in the below table, the Offeror should assume that the total value of all task orders will be $100,000,000. When calculating the "% of Total Contract Value," the offeror shall use $100,000,000 as the total value of the IDIQ,

2. Minimum Quantitative Requirement (MQR) -- Participation of Small Businesses* _____%___ *Small Business Participation, reporting applies

2.1 Total Contract Value (Awarded) $_________________________

Minimum Quantitative Requirement (MQR) – Participation of Small Businesses: is the total contract value small businesses will perform under the contract. This is represented as a percentage amount of the total contract value, including options and is also shown in 2.1 as the total contract value (awarded) in dollars.

Prime contractors – the Minimum Quantitative Requirement (MQR) for small business participation must be greater than 0% of the total contract value, including all option periods.

All Offerors (both other than small businesses and small businesses) shall provide the following SBPCD requirements and substantiating documentation to demonstrate how they will meet these requirements. This required information will be used to evaluate the extent of your proposed participation/commitment to use U.S.

small businesses in the performance of this acquisition (as small business prime Offerors or small business subcontractors) relative to Section M, Evaluation factors for award, Small Business Participation. Prime contract Offerors ( which include both other than small businesses and small business concerns who intend to prime shall propose a Minimum Quantitative Requirement (MQR) in terms of the value of the total acquisition (total contract value including all options). Offerors shall provide detailed explanations / documentation to support their MQR.

The SBPCD will be incorporated into any resulting contract(s) as specified below.

3. Small Business Participants

Small business concerns (SBC) as defined in FAR Part 19 are to be used in your proposed Small Business Participation Commitment Document to satisfy the Minimum Quantitative Requirement of this solicitation for the entire performance period, and include company name, business category (ies), description of products or services and NAICS code to be provided by each SBC and the nature of the commitment with the SBC (i.e., letter of commitment, joint ventures, mentor protégé agreements, others). Binding commitments shall become enforceable, contractual requirements. Use Attachment 5, Small Business Participation Commitment Document, in proposing this required information.

Company Name

Business Category(ies)

(SB, WOSB,

SDB, VOSB,

SDVOSB)

Product(s)/Service(s) to be Provided

NAICS

Code

Nature of Commitment

Minimum Quantitative Requirement (MQR)

Business Category Dollar Value % of Total Contract Value

Total Proposed Contract Value - Prime Offeror $ % Total Small Business $ % Small Disadvantaged Business $ % Woman-Owned Small Business $ % HUBZone Small Business $ % Veteran-Owned Small Business $ % Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business $ %

Instructions for complete the Table listed above. For each proposed small business participant (Small Business Primes can list themselves in this table) by providing Company Name and DUNS No.; Business Category (ies) such SB, WOSB, SDB, VOSB, SDVOSB); Product(s) or Service(s) Provided. Offerors must list the task(s) as identified in the PWS); NAICS No. – Provide the North American Industry Classification System Number associated with this work; All Offeror’s (both large and small business primes) must provide the Nature of the Commitment (such as, letter of commitment, signed teaming agreements, joint ventures, mentor protégé agreements, others.

All supporting documentation is excluded from the page count. Supporting documents will not be incorporated into any resulting contract.

Note: The SBPCD is an enforceable, contractual requirement which will be incorporated in the resultant IDIQ awarded contract. It will require periodic progress reporting by the contractor to facilitate government monitoring of the prime contractor’s performance in meeting their MQR in the event of an award. Offerors are to propose semiannual reporting for their Minimum Quantitative Requirements above in accordance with Attachment 5, Small Business Participation Commitment Document.

E. VOLUME IV - TECHNICAL APPROACH & CAPABILITY FOR TASK ORDER ONE

The IDIQ contract will be associated with Task Order One (1), the Offeror shall submit sufficient information for the Government to make a comprehensive evaluation of its technical approach and capability in meeting the requirements listed in the corresponding Task Order One (1) PWS (including all attachments of Task Order 1) for successful performance. Proposals that omit or merely reiterate tasks under the Task Order PWS’ may be rejected.

The proposal must contain a clear, concise, and complete description of the proposal approach to accomplish the requirements listed in the PWS. Specifically, its approach to each subject Task area in Part 5 of the PWS.

Technical responses shall contain sufficient content for the Government to determine whether Offerors understand the PWS requirements. To demonstrate understanding, the proposal shall propose sound, practical, and feasible methods to accomplish tasks identified in the PWS. Technical responses shall contain sufficient content for the Government to make a comprehensive evaluation of the Offeror’s technical approach and capability in meeting the requirements listed in the PWS for successful performance.

In addition, the Technical Capability Volume shall include the following:

Phase-In Plan: Offerors shall submit a Phase-in plan that complies with Task Order 1 PWS Sections 1.6.17 –

1.6.17.2 that addresses the following:

• Provide a detailed transition methodology in logical sequence to ensure a smooth transition of all tasks/subtasks of the contract without interruption or degradation of services levels;

• Provide a timeline for completion; and

• Identify associated risks, issues and risk mitigation strategies.

• Provide an approach of providing the necessary resources to ensure and maintain service quality levels and staffing levels during the Phase-In Period.

Personnel Matrix: The offeror shall submit a personnel matrix showing its staffing levels and labor mix, broken down by the tasks listed in Task Order 1-PWS. The offeror shall use the Government-defined IDIQ Labor Categories to the complete the matrix. The matrix shall list the personnel assigned to the task, with the following information provided for each personnel:CLIN #, IDIQ Labor Category, TO 1 PWS Task Section, and Proposed Hours for Each Personnel. The Offeror shall show a breakout of all proposed labor, labor categories, and associated hours, by task, for all tasks.

The Offeror shall address each of the tasks listed at Part 5 of the Task Order 1 PWS (i.e., 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, and 5.7); the Offeror need not provide a staffing breakdown at the subtask level. For example, with respect to task 5.2, the Offeror needs to provide the above-requested information with respect to Task 5.2 as a whole, but it needs not provide the individual staffing breakdown for task subparagraphs 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3, etc. No pricing information (labor rates, etc.) shall be included in the technical volume.

Key Personnel: The Offeror shall submit resumes for Key Personnel, listing the individual's name, education, experience, and certifications. Each resume shall specify which PWS tasks each Key Personnel will perform and each Key Personnel’s duties and responsibilities.

Preferred: Letters of commitment for key personnel are preferred but not required.

Note. For personnel not considered key personnel, resumes may be requested after contract award or at any point prior to a new employee starting work performance under the contract.

Staffing Plan: The Offeror shall explain its staffing approach to meeting the contract requirements. The Offeror shall provide a staffing plan to include a description of the current personnel resources for this requirement, as well as a description of the resource planning processes and procedures, and management methods and processes, to ensure sufficient qualified and high caliber personnel are recruited, staffed and available, and retained in support of this requirement. The Offeror shall describe their company’s historical ability to retain personnel and how this will be utilized to meet the requirements of this PWS. The staffing plan shall include an explanation of how the Offeror plans to manage unexpected turnover due to promotions, employees leaving the company, extended illnesses, military duty, etc.; how the Offeror will minimize the impact of such turnover on contract performance; and how the Offeror will ensure personnel coverage during absences (sick and personal leave of employees). The staffing plan shall contain sufficient content for the Government to determine whether the Offeror meets the requirements of the RFP and demonstrates its ability to manage the team proposed and accomplish the requirements in the Task Order 1

PWS.

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

F. VOLUME V – SCENARIO # 1 RESPONSE FOR TASK ORDER ONE

The Offeror shall provide a response to the follow Scenario listed below:

1. Scenario 1 (Reference Task Order 1 PWS section 5.4 “EVAMOSC Data Acquisition and Preparation”) A service provides a single enterprise solution to record and track overhaul repairs. During the data ingestion process, your team discovers that the various commands with in the DoD component use the different, customized versions of SAP and different business rules to record cost.

Provide a detailed task outline identifying the software tools, data storage tools, methodology and documentation process such that the reader can reasonably understand the logic flow of adding a new program's cost and metadata (PWS 5.4.2) into a common use, query able model (PWS 5.4.4 & 5.4.5). Additionally, the Offeror should demonstrate, within the response, expert knowledge of departmental budgeting process, systems and data (PWS

5.4.1 & 5.4.3).

G. VOLUME VII - PAST PERFORMANCE FOR TASK ORDER ONE

Past Performance Contract Reference(s)

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 completed within the past three (3) years from the proposal due date. Relevant experience is defined as that which is similar in scope and complexity to the work described within the attached PWS 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.

In the past performance reference include contract/delivery order number, contract type, program name, total contract cost, short description of work performed, and names, email addresses and valid telephone numbers for the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Past performance contract references must be completed by the customer, COR, or the Contracting Officer using the Past Performance Questionnaire’s (PPQs).

Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs)

PPQs are required for contracts not listed in Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)/Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). In the PPQs, the offerors 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, and valid telephone numbers for the person completing the PPQ.The Offeror shall initiate the Past Performance Questionnaires (see Attachment 5) for each of the projects used above. The Offeror shall complete blocks 1 through 7 on the form.

The Offeror shall provide Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) to its customer references and instruct them to email the completed Questionnaires directly to Enterprise Office of the Secretary of Defense-Technical Analysis Branch inbox at whs.ncr.ad.mbx.eosd-tab-branch@mail.mil. All emails shall be clearly labeled in the subject line of the email with the RFP Number: HQ003420R0079: EVAMOSC Support Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). Questionnaires must be received via email no later than the date and time specified in Section L, A.1.6 Electronic Submission of the solicitation to the specified email addresses above. Questionnaires that are not received by the due date and time may not be evaluated.

I. VOLUME VIII - PRICE FACTOR IDIQ CONTRACT AND TASK ORDER ONE

The Offeror shall submit its price proposal as Volume VIII – Price using the MS Excel Workbook Price Template (Attachment 6). The price template contains four (4) tabs entitled (1) IDIQ FFP Labor Rates, (2) CPFF Labor Rates

(3) TO1- FFP Pricing, (4) TO 1 CPFF Pricing, (5) Total Price Summary which must be completed by the Offeror.

Offerors are required to submit complete and accurate information in the price template. The Government will provide a dollar amount for Other Direct Cost (ODC)s for each Task Order at the time of award. The Offeror shall provide the following information in the pricing template:

Five Year IDIQ for FFP and CPFF: the offerors shall propose labor rates for the Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus Fixed Fee Labor Categories performing under B.1.1. for the five year IDIQ. In the pricing template, under Tab 1 and Tab 2, the Government has populated the estimated hours for the five year IDIQ. The offeror shall NOT change the hours listed in Tab 1 and Tab 2 . The Offeror shall propose the labor rates for the base period and each option periods. The offeror’s CPFF labor rates shall not include the prime offeror’s fee. The offeror’s proposed FFP labor rates shall serve as the maximum labor rates that the offeror can propose on FFP task orders; these maximum rates will be incorporated into the IDIQ contract.

For Task Order 1, the contract type will be a hybrid task order that consist of Firm Fixed Price, and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) task orders. The offeror shall propose their pricing for Task Order 1 under Tab 3 and 4. For both the FPP and CPFF portions of the work, the offeror shall propose labor categories, hours, and labor rates. Each labor rate proposed must be less than or equal to the corresponding labor rate proposed in Tab 1 or Tab 2. The Task Order 1 labor mix that the offeror lists under Tabs 3 and 4 may not differ from the labor mix that the vendor listed in the Personnel Matrix under Volume IV. The offeror shall also propose its fee for the CPFF portion of Task Order 1 under Tab 4. The offeror’s proposed fixed fee for Task Order 1 must comply with the offeror’s Maximum Fixed Fee Percentage (discussed below).

The offeror shall propose a Maximum Fixed Fee Percentage that will be used on each CPFF task order under this IDIQ to calculate the maximum fixed fee that the offeror may propose for that particular task order. On all CPFF task orders under this IDIQ, the fixed fee proposed by the vendor must represent a percentage of the proposed (pre-fee) cost of the task order that is less than or equal to the Maximum Fixed Fee Percentage. In addition to applying to CPFF task orders, the Maximum Fixed Fee Percentage will also apply to the CPFF portions of hybrid task orders under this IDIQ and identified in Tab 5. The offeror’s proposed Maximum Fixed Fee Percentage will be incorporated into the IDIQ contract.

The offeror must include each subcontractor proposal price within the attached pricing template. If the prime offeror’s price volume does not contain full cost information for any subcontractor, the subcontractor must forward an proposal directly to the Government electronically no later than the closing date and time of the solicitation.

When submitting directly to the Government, subcontractors must clearly identify the prime offeror and RFP to which its submitted cost data applies.The prime offeror must ensure the subcontractor total price is factored into the offeror Total Evaluated Summary Price listed on Tab 5.

The offeror shall provide other than certified cost and pricing data in order for the Government to perform a cost realism analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(d) to determine if the offeror’s proposed cost elements are realistic for the work to be performed, reflect a clear understanding of contract requirements, and are consistent with the unique methods of performance and materials described in the offeror’s proposal. A cost realism will be only performed on the cost CPFF CLINs of Task Order 1 and on the proposed IDIQ CPFF labor rates (Tab 2). Failure to comply with this section may render the offer unawardable.

Note: Do not propose ODC’s such as Travel and supplies . Please leave this blank.

J. VOLUME VIII – SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACT PLAN

Small Business Subcontracting Plan Instructions (Other than Small Businesses Only).

In accordance with FAR Subpart 19.7, DFARS 219.7 and FAR 52.219-9, a Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required of all Offerors, unless the prime contractor is a small business. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall be submitted with the Offeror’s proposal submission. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan of the successful Offeror (s) will be reviewed and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to contract award. See FAR 19.702(a)(1) Statutory Requirements, regarding failure of the apparent successful Offeror to negotiate and submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The successful Offeror’s approved Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into the resultant contract.

The Offeror is required to use the Small Business Subcontracting format provided at Attachment 3 and must address all fifteen elements.

The Offeror shall provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan to include the following information:

1. Offerors shall include a detailed approach to achieving and maintaining the small business goals throughout the life of the ID/IQ contract as established by the Offeror with its proposal in Attachment 3, Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD).

2. Offerors shall identify all proposed subcontractors individually by name with addresses, business type (Other Than Small Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions) as determined by the Small Business Administration size standard for the specific work being subcontracted; the principal services being provided by the subcontractor; NAICS Code; and the complexity of the services provided.

3. Offerors shall provide evidence of meeting small business goals on prior contracts. If, historically, the Offeror has not met small business goals or has never been previously required to implement a Small Business Subcontracting Plan under a Federal Government contract, an explanation shall be provided on what actions will be taken to meet the small business goals of the ID/IQ contract.

4. Offerors shall include evidence, such as binding letters of commitment subject only to contract award, of the Offeror’s ability to meet the subcontracting goals.

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