SF30 HQ003421R0161 - CSO Guard Recompete - Amend 0002.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 solicitation amendment 0002 is to:

1. Revise the Solicitation. Revisions are highlighted.

2. Revise the PWS. Revisions are highlighted.

3. Provide the 2nd Question & Answ er Document (attachment 18), update the CSO Seniority list (attachment 14, version 2), provide the MS Word version of attachment 16 - Key Personnel Qualif ication Requirements, and revise the Attachment 6 - Pricing Template.

Please see summary of changes.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Aug-2021

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 HQ003421R0161

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Jul-2021

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 is extended, X 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

13-Aug-2021

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Table of Contents has changed from:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 Performance Work

Statement

08-JUN-2021

Attachment 10 Local 460 Diversified Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

30-JUL-2021

Attachment 11 Screener Collective Bargaining Agreement 2020 - 2023

30-JUL-2021

Attachment 12 Memorandum of Understandin - CBA 2017

- 2020

30-JUL-2021

Attachment 13 Memorandum of Understanding CBA Dated 1 August 2019

30-JUL-2021

Attachment 14 CSO Seniority List 05-AUG-2021 Attachment 15 Wage Det No. 2021-0155, Rev No. 2

05-AUG-2021

Attachment 16 Key Personnel Qualification Requirements

05-AUG-2021

Attachment 17 Q&A Document 05-AUG-2021 Attachment 2 DD254 24-JUN-2021 Attachment 3 Non-Disclosure

Agreement

08-JUN-2021

Attachment 4 OCI Form 08-JUN-2021 Attachment 5 Past Performance

Questionnaire

08-JUN-2021

Attachment 6 Pricing Template 08-JUN-2021 Attachment 7 Personnel matrix 08-JUN-2021 Attachment 8 CBA 2020 08-JUN-2021 Attachment 9 CBA 2020 Addendum 08-JUN-2021 to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 Performance Work

Statement

08-JUN-2021

Attachment 10 Local 460 Diversified Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

30-JUL-2021

Attachment 11 Screener Collective Bargaining Agreement 2020 - 2023

30-JUL-2021

Attachment 12 Memorandum of Understandin - CBA 2017

- 2020

30-JUL-2021

Attachment 13 Memorandum of Understanding CBA Dated 1 August 2019

30-JUL-2021

Attachment 14 CSO Seniority List 05-AUG-2021 Attachment 15 Wage Det No. 2021-0155, Rev No. 2

05-AUG-2021

Attachment 16 Key Personnel Qualification Requirements

05-AUG-2021

Attachment 17 Q&A Document 05-AUG-2021 Attachment 18 2nd Q&A Document 13-AUG-2021 Attachment 2 DD254 24-JUN-2021 Attachment 3 Non-Disclosure

Agreement

08-JUN-2021

Attachment 4 OCI Form 08-JUN-2021 Attachment 5 Past Performance

Questionnaire

08-JUN-2021

Attachment 6 Pricing Template 08-JUN-2021 Attachment 7 Personnel matrix 08-JUN-2021 Attachment 8 CBA 2020 08-JUN-2021 Attachment 9 CBA 2020 Addendum 08-JUN-2021

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 ADDENDUM

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 2018) “ADDENDUM”

Washington Headquarters Services / Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) is releasing this solicitation, electronically only via www.SAM.gov as a competitive 8(a) set-aside pursuant to Subpart 19.8; Contracting with the Small Business Administration (The 8(a) Program).

GENERAL

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 via www.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.

The Government anticipates award of a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the responsible Offeror that submits the best value offer, which means the offer that is most advantageous to the Government based upon the evaluation factors discussed later in this RFP.

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, II

PASS/FAIL - VOLUME

(1) Top Secret Facility Clearance Information

(2) Vendors must be licensed security businesses with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, and vendors must be licensed security guard agencies with the Maryland State Police, Licensing Division.

(3) Commitment Letters

No Page Limit

III

TECHNICAL APPROACH VOLUME

(1) Technical Approach Staffing Plan Management Plan Phase-In Plan

(2) Key Personnel Resumes (Required PWS 1.6.13)

(3) Key Personnel Qualification Requirements

(Attachment 16)

(4) Personnel Matrix (Attachment 7)

Total 34 pages

(1) 25 Pages

(2) 9 pages (3 pages per resume)

(3) No Page Limit

(4) No Page Limit

IV

PAST PERFORMANCE VOLUME

(1) Past Performance References

(2) Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ’s)

Total 9 pages

(1) 9 pages (3-page limit for each reference)

(2) No Page Limit

V

PRICE VOLUME

Completed Pricing Template (Attachment 6)

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 and FAR 52.212-2 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 under Volume I of its proposal. 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 ten (10) 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, 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 of each volume via email at whs.mc-alex.ad mbx.essd-security-solicitation@mail.mil by 20 August 2021, 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). There is a 10MB limit per email for all electronic submissions.

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. The proposal written volumes shall be submitted as attachments in the submission. The proposal volumes shall be submitted as attachments when submitting it to whs mc-alex.ad.mbx.essd-security-solicitation@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 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 to and received by whs.mc-alex.ad mbx.essd-security-solicitation@mail.mil the proposal due date and time.

Subcontractors may submit any fully burdened rates/cost in the pricing template directly to the Government by the specified proposal due date and time referenced above to whs.mc-alex.ad.mbx.essd-security-solicitation@mail mil.

Offerors shall provide a listing of all subcontractors under its proposal in the Administrative Volume I.

A.1.7 Pricing Data/Cost Information

Price information shall be completed in the pricing templates attached to the solicitation and addressed in Volume VI – Price. All labor rates shall be rounded to cents and line items costs 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, socio-economic commitment information, and Organizational Conflicts of Interest assertions which must be submitted in Volume I, but may be cross-referenced in other volumes. Letters of commitment shall be submitted under Volume II, 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 FAR 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 52.209-2, 52.212-3 Alt 1, 52.219-1, 52.219-28, and 252.204-7007.

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

C. PASS/FAIL Criteria (VOLUME II)

The Government is requesting the following information for the following elements, 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 ineligible for award.

(1) The Offeror submits a letter from an appropriate adjudication agency (DoD accepted) that demonstrates the

Offeror holds an active Top Secret Facility Clearance from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DSCA). The Contractor’s employees, performing work in support of this requirement shall possess a current minimum, interim Secret Security Clearance (except for the Meadows 1 location which requires a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance) from the DSCA.

(2) The Offeror submits its security business license with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, and security guard agency license with the Maryland State Police, Licensing Division.

(3) (Volume II) Commitment letters for all key personnel shall be submitted with the proposal by the proposal submission due date. Commitment letters must be signed and dated by the proposed key personnel within 10 calendar days of all proposal due dates. If revised proposals are required, commitment letters must be updated, signed, and dated within 10 calendar days of the revised due date for submission. The date of signature must accompany the signature provided by the proposed key personnel in the commitment letter. The commitment letters 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.

D. TECHNICAL APPROACH (VOLUME III)

The Offeror shall submit sufficient information for the Government to make a comprehensive evaluation of the Offeror’s technical approach 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.

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). The Offeror shall provide a rationale that describes the basis for their proposed level-of effort and labor mix in its staffing plan to address all security posts listed in the Security Post Matrix (PWS -Attachment A) with qualified CSO personnel.

Management Plan: The proposal shall include a management plan to include a narrative of management strategy, implementation of contract management systems, and all management functions involved in supporting, monitoring, and controlling contract operations. The plan shall include appropriate organizational charts and describe the program management functions next to names and positions of management personnel assigned to the contract. In addition, the plan shall provide a flow chart with narrative explanation delineating the firm’s communication plan, to show how corporate objectives are communicated (i.e., the flow from the top down) as well as how employee concerns are communicated, reviewed and raised to the appropriate level (i.e., flow from the bottom up). Moreover, the plan will detail how the Contractor plans to provide adequate on-site supervision of employees at all times. The plan is also to provide general policy and procedural guidance for the services to be performed. The Management Plan will address all guidelines set forth in PWS Section 1.6.3.2 and PWS Attachment B, Section 6, Administration/Management.

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 calendar day phase-in period. This plan shall describe, to include projected milestones, how the Contractor will manage the transition from the incumbent to the new Contractor with no disruption to the services provided to the PFPA. This plan will also detail the Contractor’s plan for bringing all locations online during the transition period. The phase-in plan will also describe the Contractor’s plan for acceptance and negotiation of the prevailing Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).

Personnel Matrix (Attachment 7): The Offeror shall complete the attached Personnel Matrix Template by filling out all the required elements listed in the matrix for Volume III Technical Approach. The Personnel Matrix shall be submitted in Volume III as a separate excel spreadsheet, Attachment 7. Offerors shall NOT use a PDF or embed the spreadsheet or information in the Technical Approach volume. The Offeror shall provide a rationale that describes the basis for their proposed level-of effort and labor mix in their personnel matrix.

Key Personnel: Offerors shall provide a resume for each of the proposed Key Personnel identified in Sections

1.6.13 – 1.6.13.4.3 of the PWS. The resume shall demonstrate how the personnel meet or exceed the personnel requirements listed in Sections 1.6.13 - 1.6.13.4.3 of the PWS. Where the individual has one or more of the preferred skills and experiences listed at Sections 1.6.13 – 1.6.13.4.3, the resume shall demonstrate how the individual meets the preferred attribute(s). Offerors shall complete Attachment 16 – Key Personnel Qualification Requirements.

E. FACTOR 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE (VOLUME IV) – 9 PAGES (3 page limit for each reference)

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 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.

Each Past Performance contract reference must include a Past Performance Reference Sheet. All past performance reference sheets 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 PPQ point of contact list with a valid telephone number and email address 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 CPARS.

The Offeror shall provide Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ), Attachment 5, to its customer references and instruct them to email the completed Questionnaires to whs mc-alex.ad.mbx.essd-security-solicitation@mail.mil for evaluation. Questionnaires must be received via email no later than the date and time specified in Block 8 on page 1 of the solicitation to the specified email address above. Questionnaires that are not received by the due date and time may not be evaluated.

F. FACTOR 3 - PRICE FACTOR (VOLUME V)

The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Offeror shall propose by submitting Price Volume VI in the attached Pricing MS Excel Template. The price template contains two tabs entitled (1) Price Schedule and (2) Labor Categories, which must be completed by the offeror. Failure to complete both tabs may render the quote ineligible for award. All proposed personnel must meet PWS requirements for the PWS-defined position under which they are proposed. Failure to comply with this section will make the proposal being ineligible for award and will not be further evaluated.

The Government will provide dollar amounts for the Ad Hoc CSO Force Services CLINs and the Phase-In CLIN.

NOTE: DO NOT PROPOSE COSTS FOR THESE CLINS. PLEASE LEAVE THESE CLINS BLANK.

52.212-2 ADDENDUM

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) ADDENDUM

1) BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD

Unless all offers are rejected, the Government intends to award a single, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered. The Government may select for award the Offeror whose price is not necessarily the lowest, but whose technical proposal is more advantageous to the Government and warrants the additional cost.

Offerors must satisfy the requirements described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), as well as other Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements.

Proposals shall be reviewed, evaluated, and awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria identified in this document. Proposals that take exception to any requirement, state assumptions or impose requirements not in or contrary to the solicitation or otherwise qualify the proposal shall not be considered and shall be deemed unacceptable for award.

2) PASS/FAIL CRITERIA

The Government will evaluate a quote ONLY IF the quote satisfies the following element, which will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis*:

(1) The Contractor shall possess and maintain a Top Secret facility clearance from DSCA. The Contractor’s employees, performing work in support of this contract shall have been granted a minimum interim Secret personnel security clearance (except for the Meadows 1 location which requires a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance) from the DSCA.

(2) The Contractor shall possess and maintain both a security business license with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, and a security guard agency license with the Maryland State Police, Licensing Division.

(3) (Volume II) Commitment letters for all key personnel shall be submitted with the proposal by the proposal submission due date. Commitment letters must be signed and dated by the proposed key personnel within 10 calendar days of all proposal due dates. If revised proposals are required, commitment letters must be updated, signed, and dated within 10 calendar days of the revised due date for submission. The date of signature must accompany the signature provided by the proposed key personnel in the commitment letter. The commitment letters 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.

*Offerors will only be eligible for award after an evaluation is conducted in accordance with the criteria set forth in FAR 52.212-2 of this solicitation. If the Offeror receives a “fail” in any one of the elements listed above, the Offeror’s proposal will not be evaluated further and shall not be considered for award.

3) EVALUATION FACTORS

a. FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL APPROACH

The Government will evaluate the adequacy of the Offeror’s approach as demonstrated by the proposed technical approach. The proposal shall be sufficiently complete to demonstrate how the Offeror will comply with PWS requirements throughout the performance period. The Government will evaluate the Offerors technical approach for completing and providing the Personnel Matrix, Staffing Plan, Management Plan, Phase-In Plan, and Key Personnel resumes to perform the requirements listed in the solicitation. Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known, i.e., descriptions of previous projects performed for the Government, cannot be considered as a part of the proposal unless physically incorporated in the proposal. Clarity, completeness and conciseness are essential.

Staffing Plan: The Government will evaluate and assess the Offeror’s 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.

Management Plan: The Government will evaluate the Management Plan for soundness of approach, understanding of the requirement, completeness, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Phase-In Plan: The Government will evaluate the Offerors phase-in plan that adequately describes an approach to provide a smooth, uninterrupted Phase-In, which shall take place during the initial 30 calendar days upon contract award.

Key Personnel Resumes: The Government will evaluate the Key Personnel Resumes and commitment letters to meet or exceed the personnel requirements listed in Sections 1.6.13 – 1.6.13.4.3 of the PWS.

b. FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

The Government will evaluate how well the Offeror has performed on contracts that have been determined to be both recent and relevant to the PWS. The Government will evaluate how well the Offeror has performed on contracts that have been determined to be both recent and relevant to the PWS.

Past performance is a measure of the degree to which the Offeror satisfied its customers in the past and complied with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, as identified as the Prime Contractor. The Government may contact some, all or none of each Offeror’s customers to ask, among other things, whether: (1) the Offeror is capable, efficient, and effective; (2) the Offeror’s performance conformed to the terms and conditions of its contract;

(3) the Offeror was reasonable and cooperative during performance; (4) the Offeror was committed to customer satisfaction; (5) the Offeror was able to hire and retain qualified personnel to the satisfaction of the customer; and

(6) if they would select the same Contractor or a different Contractor, given the opportunity.

The Government may also use other information available from other sources to evaluate the Offeror’s past performance, which may include, but not limited to: Past Performance Questionnaire, Federal, State and local Government agencies, Better Business Bureaus, published media, electronic databases such as the Contractor

Fringe Benefits Guard II (Lead CSO) GS-7/Step 5 Guard II (Contract Security Officer (CSO)) GS-5/Step 5

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