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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

a) Correct the time zone for the quote deadline from 8:00AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) to 8:00AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), the due date remains unchanged.

b) Change the w eight requirement in Appendix B, Section B.1.2.2. See Appendix B-rev 2

c) Revise language in the Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers - Commercial Items and 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items.

Changes are highlighted in yellow .

d) No other changes are made.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

Z 1 15

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 31-Aug-2017

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 HQC007-17-Q-0023

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-Aug-2017

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 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

31-Aug-2017

CODE

DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BRANCH

1300 E AVE

FORT LEE VA 23801-1800

HQC007 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

HQC007-17-Q-0023

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

52.212‐1 Addendum to 52.212‐1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items

(b)Submission of Offers

(b)(12) PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND OBJECTIVES –

ThisprocurementsupportstheDefenseCommissaryAgency(DeCA)inmeeting
operationalandinformationtechnologyobjectivesoftheCentralMeatProcessingPlant
(CMPP)TechnicalRefresh.

The program has five major objectives:

1. Maintainexistingsolutionuntilnewsolutionisdeployed
2. Replaceobsoleteequipment,InformationTechnology(IT)Hardwareand

software;

3. Leverageindustrybestpracticestoimprovemeatplantoperationalefficiencies;
4. AdheretoFoodandDrug Administration(FDA),OccupationalSafetyandHealth
Administration(OSHA)andDepartmentofDefense(DoD)foodsafety
requirements;and
5. IntegratewithDeCA’sEnterpriseBusinessSolution(EBS)orderingreceivingand
inventorysolutionscheduledfordeploymentinFY18.
ThiscontractwillbeahybridFirmFixedPrice(FFP)/LaborHours(LH)performance‐based
contractfora12‐monthbaseperiodplusnineone‐yearoptionperiods.Thiswillbe
competedonafullandopenbasis.

A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. This section of the Information to Offerors provides general guidance for

preparingquotesaswellasspecificinstructionsontheformatandcontentofthe
quote.Theofferor'squotemustincludealldataandinformationrequestedby
theRequestForQuote(RFQ)andmustbesubmittedinaccordancewiththese
instructions.Theoffermustbecompliantwiththerequirementsasstatedinthe
PerformanceWorkStatement(PWS)andallothersectionsofthePWS.Non‐
conformancewiththeinstructionsprovidedinthisInformationtoOfferorsmay
resultinremovalofthequotefromfurtherevaluation.
2. Thequoteshallbeclear,concise,andincludesufficientdetailforeffective
evaluationandforsubstantiatingthevalidityofstatedclaims.Thequoteshould
notsimplyrephraseorrestatetheGovernment'srequirementsbutrather
provideconvincingrationaletoaddresshowtheofferorintendstomeetthese
requirements.OfferorsshallassumetheGovernmenthasnopriorknowledgeof
theirfacilitiesandexperience.TheGovernmentwillbaseitsevaluationonthe
informationpresentedintheofferor'squote.Theofferorsshalldescribehowthey
willsupport,manage,andcompleteeachofthetasksinthePWS;howtheywill
providetherequireddeliverableproducts;andhowtheywillachievethestated

requirements.

3. TheGovernmentwillevaluatethesoundnessofthecontractor’sapproachfor
ensuringthattheproposedsolutionmeets,orexceedstotheGovernment's
benefit,thefunctional,technical,cybersecurity,telecommunicationsand
performancerequirementsinthePWS.TheofferorwillusethePWS,its
attachments,andotherreferencedocumentstoprepareitsquote.
4. Elaboratebrochuresordocumentation,binding,detailedartwork,orother
embellishmentsareunnecessaryandarenotdesired.
5. InaccordancewithFARSubpart4.8(GovernmentContractFiles),the
Governmentwillretainanelectroniccopyofallunsuccessfulquotes.

6. Brief Explanations ‐ IAW 13.106‐3(d) If a supplier requests information on an

awardthatwasbasedonfactorsotherthanpricealone,abriefexplanationofthe
basisforthecontractawarddecisionshallbeprovided(see15.503(b)(2)).

7. Discrepancies ‐ If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions

containanerror,omission,orareotherwiseunsound,theofferorshall
immediatelynotifytheContractingOfficer(KO)inwritingwithsupporting
rationaleaswellastheremediestheofferorisaskingtheKOtoconsideras
relatedtotheomissionorerror.TheofferorisremindedthattheGovernment
reservestherighttoawardthiseffortbasedontheinitialquote,asreceived,
withoutdiscussions.

(b)(13) QUOTE SUBMISSION

1. The Government intends to host a site visit at the CMPP facility. Refer to FAR

Clause52.237‐1.Offerorsmaycontact,thecontractspecialist,Ms.LeAnna
StithtoattendasitevisitscheduledforAugust22,2017at1:00PMCentral
EuropeanTime(CET),pleasecontactheratLeAnna.Stith@deca.milor804‐
734‐8000ext.86414.Atitsdiscretion,theGovernmentmayentertain
questionsduringthesitevisit,butallquestionsmustbesubmittedinwriting
toallowtheGovernmenttopostresponsesasanamendmenttothe
solicitation.Vendorsinterestedinattendingthesitevisitshallnotifythe
contractspecialistandcontractingofficeridentifiedbelowby3:00PMEastern
StandardTime(EST)August15,2017.
2. Ifyourcompanyintendstosubmitaquote,youmaysendaquoteintentiontothe
ContractingOfficerandtheContractSpecialistviaemailto
Michael.Shaffer@deca.milandLeAnna.Stith@deca.mil.
3. Allquestionsfromcontractorsregardingthissolicitationshallbesubmittedvia
emailtotheKOandCSatMichael.Shaffer@deca.milandLeAnna.Stith@deca.mil on
orbefore8:00AMESTonAugust28,2017.Questionsreceivedafterthismaynotbe
addressed.Onlywrittenquestionswillbeaccepted.Itisrequestedthatallquestions
becombinedintooneMicrosoftWorddocumentpercontractor.

4. Quotes shall be submitted via email on or before date/time specified on the SF1449,

Block8.Itisthecontractor’sresponsibilitytoensurequotesubmissionsare
submittedandreceivedpriortotheclosingdateandtimespecifiedontheSF1449,
Block8.Quotesreceivedaftertheduedate/timemaynotbeconsidered.
Contractor’sresponsesshallbesubmittedinaccordancewiththefollowing

instructions:

a. Format:

Thesubmissionshallbeclearlyindexedandlogicallyassembled.Eachvolumeshallbe
clearlyidentifiedandshallbeginatthetopofapage.Allpagesofeachvolumeshallbe
appropriatelynumberedandidentifiedbythecompletecompanyname,dateand
solicitationnumberintheheaderand/orfooter.
Quotepagelimitationsareapplicabletothisprocurement.Thetablebelowindicates
themaximumpagecount(whenapplicable)foreachvolumeofthecontractor’squote.
AllfileswillbesubmittedasaMicrosoftExcel(.xls),MicrosoftWord(.doc,.docx),or
Acrobat(.pdf)fileorcompatibleasindicatedinthetable.Pagesizeshallbenogreater
than81/2"x11".Thetop,bottom,leftandrightmarginsshallbeaminimumofone
incheach.Fontsizeshallbenosmallerthan12‐point.TimesNewRomanfontsare
required.Charactersshallbesetatnolessthannormalspacingand100%scale.Tables
andillustrationsmayuseareducedfontsizenotlessthan8‐pointandmaybe
landscape.Linespacingshallbesetatnolessthansinglespace.Eachparagraphshall
beseparatedbyatleastoneblankline.Pagenumbers,companylogos,andheadersand
footersmaybewithinthepagemarginsONLY,andarenotboundbythe12‐pointfont
requirement.Footnotestotextshallnotbeused.Theuseofhyperlinksinquotesis

prohibited.

Ifthecontractorsubmitsannexes,documentation,attachmentsorthelike,not
specificallyrequiredbythissolicitation,suchwillcountagainstthecontractor’spage
limitationsunlessotherwiseindicatedinthespecificvolumeinstructionsbelow.Pages
inviolationoftheseinstructions,eitherbyexceedingthemargin,fontorspacing
restrictionsorbyexceedingthetotalpagelimitforaparticularvolume,maynotbe
evaluated.Pagesnotevaluatedduetoviolationofthemargin,fontorspacing
restrictions,willnotcountagainstthepagelimitations.Thepagecountwillbe
determinedbycountingthepagesintheordertheyappearintheprintlayoutview.

b. File Packaging:

Allofthequotefilesmaybecompressed(zipped)intoonefileentitled“quote.zip”,or
thequotefilesmaybesubmittedindividually.

c. Content Requirements:

Allinformationshallbeconfinedtotheappropriatefile.Thecontractorshallconfine
submissionstoessentialmatters,sufficienttodefinethequoteandprovideanadequate
basisforevaluation.Contractorsareresponsibleforincludingsufficientdetails,ina
concisemanner,topermitacompleteandaccurateevaluationofeachquote.Thequote
shouldnotsimplyrephraseorrestatetheGovernment'srequirementsbutrathershall
provideconvincingrationaletoaddresshowtheofferorintendstomeetthese

requirements.

d. Quotessubmittedinresponsetothissolicitationshallcontainthefollowing
inseparatevolumes:

Volume Number Evaluation Factor File Name Page Limitations

VolumeI
Technicaland

Management Capability

[Contractor Name] TechMngt.doc/pdf

80pages,including
anypersonnel
résumés(limitedto
3pageseach)
VolumeIIPastPerformance[ContractorName]
PWS.doc/pdf15pages
VolumeIIIPrice*
[ContractorName]

Price.xls

None

Volume IV Administrative Data [Contractor Name]Admin.doc/pdf

10pages,excluding
signedSF1449and

amendments

*Undernocircumstancesshallanypricingbeincludedinanyothervolumeofthe
offeror’squote.
Thecoverpage,tableofcontents,and/oraglossaryofabbreviationsoracronymswillnot
beincludedinthepagecountofanyVolume.

B. VOLUME INSTRUCTIONS

1. VOLUME I – Factor 1: Technical and Management Capability

Donotmerelyreiteratetheobjectivesorreformulatetherequirementsspecifiedin
thesolicitation.Byyourquotesubmission,youarerepresentingthatyourfirmwill
performalltherequirementsspecifiedinthesolicitation.Itisnotnecessaryor
desirableforyoutotellussoinyourquote.
Quotesshalldemonstratetheofferor’sunderstandingoftheCMPPprogramto
includehardware,software,maintenance,consulting,andsupportservicesasit
appliestoDeCA’srequirementsandtheofferor’sapproachtoaccomplishingall
tasksinthisPWSandassociatedAppendices.Provideinformationthat
demonstratesalevelofapplicableexperiencewithfoodprocessingplants.
Theofferor’squotewillidentifythespecifichardwareandsoftwareproposedto
includeadequatelevelsofredundancytoensuresustainedperformancelevelsand
providetherelatedspecificationsforDeCA’sreview.DeCA'sreviewshallnotrelieve
thecontractawardeefromanycontracttermsandconditions.
Theofferor’shardwareconfigurationwillincludeadequatelevelsofredundancyto
ensurerequiredperformancelevels.
Theofferor’shardwareandsoftwaresolutionshallmeetorexceedtheproduction
capacityoftheCMPP,withdocumentedcharacteristics,capabilities,performance,or
otherbenefitsthatdemonstratehowtheproposedhardwareandsoftwarewillmeet
orexceedDeCACMPPcurrentproductioncapacity.

The offeror shall submit a draft Configuration Management plan. This plan will

outlinetheapproachtosoftwareconfigurationmanagementandhardware
configurationmanagementthroughoutthelifeofthecontract.Theofferorwill
identifyitsbaselinesoftwareandhardwareconfigurationandequipmentlist
requiredtosupporttherefreshsolution,includingdiagramsforDeCAtounderstand
howthehardwareandsoftwarewillinteractwitheachother,theCMPPusers,and
theDeCAnetwork.Thisplan willdetailthecontractor’sapproachtomaintaining
DeCA’shardwarebaselineaswellasprovidingfuturefirmwarereleasesatno
additionalcost.Iffirmwarecannotbeupdatedtosupportsoftwarefunctionality
throughthelifeofthecontract,thecontractormustidentifyhowitwillreplace
hardwareatnocosttoDeCA.

For proposed personnel, the offeror shall show that individuals proposed for each

laborcategorypossessthenecessaryknowledge,training,successfulexperienceand
appropriatecertificationstoperformallofthedutiesofthatpositionasdescribedin
thePerformanceWorkStatement.Thecontractorshallsubmitrésumésfor
proposedpersonnel.Pagelimitis3pagesperrésumé.Résumésshallinclude,ata
minimum,experienceconsistentwiththerequirementsofthePWS.
TheofferorwillsubmitadraftTrainingPlanthatprovidesanoutlineoftraining
content,objectives,dates,times,andtimelinestogetGovernmentpersonneltrained
sufficientlytobefullyoperationalatdayoneafterinstall.

Provide an initial Transition Plan that:

(1)Includesamilestonescheduledetailingtherampupwiththeappropriate
technicalexpertiseincludingkeypersonnelduringthetransitionperiod.
(2)Presentstheapproachtoassumingresponsibilityforanyon‐goingtasksto
includemaintenanceoftheexistingsolution,de‐installationanddisposalofthe
existinghardwareandsoftware,deliveryandinstallationofthenewsolution,and
completingthetransitiontofullcontractresponsibilitybytheconclusionofthe
transitionperiod.Thequotershallidentifyallsubcontractingagreements
establishedinsupportoftheseefforts.
(3)Identifiesthemajorrisksassociatedwiththetransitionanddescribe
strategiestomitigatetheserisks.Specificallyaddresstherisksandmitigation
associatedwithobtainingthenecessarypersonnel,facilities,equipmentand
meetingtherequirementtofullyassumeallresponsibilitiesattheendofthe
Transitionperiod.

Address technical/management risk by identifying those aspects of the quote you

considertohavethepotentialfordisruptionofschedule,increasedcost,poor
performance,theneedforincreasedGovernmentoversight,and/orthelikelihoodof
unsuccessfulcontractperformance.Describetheimpactofeachidentifiedriskin
termsofitspotentialtointerferewithorpreventthesuccessfulaccomplishmentof
othercontractrequirements(e.g.,PWSorspecificationrequirements).Proposea
realistic"workaround"orriskmitigationforidentifiedrisksthatwilleliminateor
reducerisktoanacceptablelevel.Identifyandclassifyanynewrisksintroducedby
suchriskmitigation.
VOLUMEII–Factor2:PastPerformanceThecontractorshallsubmitalistoftwo,but
nomorethanthree,relevantcontractscompletedduringthepastfiveyearsthatare
similarinnaturetothesolicitationworkscope,consideringsize,scope,andcomplexity.
ContractslistedmayincludethoseenteredintowiththeFederalGovernment,agencies
ofstateandlocalgovernmentsandcommercialconcerns.Contractorsmayalsosubmit
pastperformanceinformationregardingpredecessorcompanies,keypersonnelwho
haverelevantexperienceorsubcontractorsthatwillperformmajororcriticalaspects
oftherequirementwhensuchinformationisrelevanttotheacquisition.Forthe
purposesofthissolicitation,amajorsubcontractisdefinedas20%ofthetotalcontract
effort.Dataconcerningtheprimecontractorshallbeprovidedfirst,followedbyeach
proposedmajorsubcontractor,inalphabeticalorder.
Alongwiththeinformationrequiredinthisparagraph,theofferorshallsubmita
consentletterexecutedbyeachsubcontractor,teamingpartner,and/orjointventure
partner,authorizingreleaseofadversepastperformanceinformationtotheofferorso
theofferorcanrespondtosuchinformation.Foreachidentifiedeffortforacommercial
customer,theofferorshallalsosubmitaclientauthorizationletter,authorizingrelease
totheGovernmentofrequestedinformationontheofferor’sperformance.See
Attachment1‐ClientAuthorizationLetterandAttachment2–
Subcontractor/TeamingPartnerConsentFormFortheReleaseofPresentand
PastPerformanceInformationtothePrimeContractor.Theselettersarenot
subjecttothepagelimitations.
Thisvolumeshallincludethefollowinginformationforeachcontractand/or
subcontractlisted,organizedbySection:

Section I: Contract Descriptions

•Eachofferorshallsubmitapastperformancevolumewithitsquote,containingpast
performanceinformationinaccordancewiththeformatcontainedinAttachment3–
PastPerformanceInformation.Offerorsarerequiredtoexplainwhataspectsofthe
contractsaredeemedrelevanttotheproposedeffortandtowhataspectsofthe
proposedefforttheyrelate.TheGovernmentwillusetheofferor'sexplanationofwhyit
believesaspecificcontract(s)(and/ortaskorder(s))isrelevanttotheindicatedtasking
anditsownjudgmenttodeterminethedegreeofrelevancytobeconsideredinmaking
thepastperformanceevaluation.

Section II: Performance

•Thecontractorshallprovideinformationonproblemsencounteredontheidentified
contractsandthecontractor'scorrectiveactions.Foranycontracts/taskordersthatdid
not/donotmeetoriginalcost,schedule,ortechnicalperformancerequirements,
provideabriefexplanationofthereasonsfortheshortcomingsandanycorrective
actionstakentoavoidrecurrence.Thecontractorshalllisteachtimethedelivery
schedulewasrevisedandprovideanexplanationofwhytherevisionwasnecessary.
Thecontractorshallindicateifanyofthecontractslistedwereterminatedandthe
reasonsforthetermination.

Section III: New Corporate Entities

•Newcorporateentitiesmaysubmitdataonpriorcontractsinvolvingitsofficersand
employees.Inadditiontotheotherrequirementsinthissection,thecontractorshall
discussindetailtheroleperformedbysuchpersonsinthepriorcontractscited.
Informationshouldbeincludedinthefilesdescribedinthesectionsabove.

Section IV: Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) – Attachment 4

TheofferorshallinitiateaPastPerformanceQuestionnaireforeachofthecontracts
usedabove.Theofferorshallcompleteblocks1through7ontheformandthen
distributethePPQtoapointofcontact(POC)foreachofthepastperformance
referencesfoundintheabovementionedprojectsummaries.Theofferorshallrequest
thattheowner’srepresentativemostknowledgeableoftheprojectcompleteblock8on
theformandreturnthecompletedPPQdirectlytotheContractingOfficer/Contract
Specialistidentifiedontheformnolaterthanthequoteduedate.TheGovernmentwill
acceptonlyonecompletedPPQperreferenceandamaximumofthree(3)completed
PPQs.Offerorsarealsoremindedthatitistheirresponsibilitytoensurethe
Questionnairesareproperlyreceivedbytheduedateandtimespecifiedherein.Late
submissionsmayormaynotbeevaluatedattheContractingOfficersdiscretion.If
subcontractororcommercialclientinformationisincludedaspastperformance
information,Attachment1‐ClientAuthorizationLetterand/orAttachment2–
Sub/TeamConsentshallbecompletedasapplicablebytheappropriatepointof

contact.

Ifanofferorhasnorecentorrelevantpastperformanceinformation,itshouldsostate
inthisvolume.Inthecasewheretheofferordoesnothavearecordofrelevantpresent
orpastperformanceorwhereinformationaboutpastperformanceisnotavailable,the
quoterwillreceiveaneutralpastperformancerating.
TheGovernmentisnotrequiredtocontactallreferencesprovidedbythecontractor.
Also,referencesotherthanthoseidentifiedbythecontractormaybecontactedbythe
Governmenttoobtainadditionalinformationthatwillbeusedintheevaluationofthe
contractor'spastperformance.TheGovernmentmayconsiderpastperformance
informationobtainedthroughothersourceswhichisreasonablyavailableand
determinedtoberelevant.Pastperformanceinformationevaluatedwillbeusedfor
boththeresponsibilitydeterminationandbestvaluedecision.

2. VOLUME III ‐ Factor 3: Price

Undernocircumstancesshallthisinformationanddocumentationbeincluded
elsewhereinthequote.

Price Schedule (Microsoft Word, PDF, or Excel file).

Offerorswillfurnishallpersonnel,hardware,software,andsupportservicesnecessaryto
performtherequirementsdetailedinthePWSandappendices.Offerorsshallsubmita
completedScheduleofSupplies/Services.OfferorswillenterunitpricesintothePrice
ScheduleforallcontractyearsreflectingtheirtechnicalsolutioninresponsetotheRFQ.
OfferorsmustquotepricingforeachFFPlineitemaccordingtothequantitieslistedinthe
PriceSchedule.OfferorsmustsubmitaFULLYBURDENEDhourlylaborrateforCLINs
0009,1002,2002,3002,4002,5002,7002,8002,and9002.Offerorsshallsubmitthe
FFPtripcharge(pervisit)forCLINs0010,1003,2003,3003,4003,5003,6003,7003,
8003,and9003.ThePriceScheduleincludesthefollowinginformationforeachofthe
contractyears:
1.Description:BriefnarrativedescriptionofeachCLIN/SLIN
2.Quantity:numberspecifiedforeachlineitemintheperiodofperformancefor
theCLIN.
3.UnitofMeasure:Theunitofmeasureasdetailedwillbeused.
4.UnitPrice:OfferorswillprovideCLIN/SLINunitpricesforallCLIN/SLINs.The
GovernmentrequiresOfferorstoproposeunitpricesandtotalpricesthataretwo
(2)decimalplacesandrequirestheunitpricesandtotalpricestobedisplayedas
two(2)decimalplaces.Ensurethatthetwo(2)digitunitpricemultipliedbythe
itemquantityequalsthetwo(2)digittotalitemprice(thereshallbenorounding).

Price Information Options

Pricingsubmittedforthebaseperiodandalloptionperiods,includingoptionpricingforan
additionalsix‐monthperiodthatmaybeauthorizedinaccordancewith(IAW)FAR52.217‐
8"OptiontoExtendServices"willbeevaluated.SeeFAR52.217‐8whichauthorizesthe
Governmenttorequirecontinuedperformanceofanyserviceswithinthelimitsandatthe
ratesspecifiedinthecontract.ThepricequoteshouldincludeseparatelineitemsbyCLIN
fortheadditionalsix‐monthperiodIAWFAR52.217‐8.Thissix‐monthpriceshallbe
identicaltotheproposedpricinginthesixmonthspriortoexpirationofthefinaloption
period.Thetotalevaluatedpricewillconsistoftheproposedpriceforthebaseperiod,all
optionperiods,andtheoptionpricingfortheadditionalsix‐monthperiod.
Undernocircumstancesshallthisinformationanddocumentationbeincluded
elsewhereinthequote.

3. VOLUME IV –Administrative Data

(a)Executive Summary

Theexecutivesummaryshallincludeamastertableofcontentsoftheentirequoteandthe
offerorshallprovideanarrativesummaryoftheentirequotewhichshouldbeconcise,to
includeaddressingthesignificantrisks,andhighlightinganykeyoruniquefeatures,
excludingprice.Anysummarymaterialpresentedhereshallnotbeconsideredasmeeting
therequirementsforanyportionsofothervolumesofthequote.
Includeanyproposedtermsandconditionsand/orassumptionsuponwhichthequoteis
predicated.ContractorsareherebyadvisedthatanyContractor‐imposedtermsand
conditionsand/orassumptionswhichdeviatefromtheGovernment’smaterialtermsand
conditionsestablishedbythesolicitation,mayrendertheContractor’squoteUnacceptable;
thereby,ineligibleforaward.
Offerorsmustclearlyidentifyanyexceptiontothesolicitationtermsandconditionsand
providecompleteaccompanyingrationale.Eachexceptionshallbespecificallyrelatedto
eachparagraphand/orspecificpartofthesolicitationtowhichtheexceptionistaken.
Providerationaleinsupportoftheexceptionandfullyexplainitsimpact,ifany,onthe
performance,schedule,cost,andspecificrequirementsofthesolicitation.Thisinformation
shallbeprovidedintheformatandcontentofthetableIV.1below.

Table IV.1 ‐ Solicitation Exceptions

Solicitation Document

Page/ Paragraph

Requirement/ Portion Rationale

RFQ, PWS, Appendix, etc.

Applicable Page and Paragraph Numbers

Identifytherequirement
orportiontowhich
exceptionistaken

Describe why the requirement can/will not be met

(b)(14) SF 1449

IncludethesignedSF1449andamendment(s),ifany.Anauthorizedofficialoftheprime
contractorshallsigntheSF1449,amendment(s),andallcertificationsrequiringsignature.
Onlyoriginalsignatureswillbeaccepted.Typedsignatureswillnotbeaccepted.An
AcrobatPDFfilemaybecreatedtocapturethesignaturesforsubmission.
Inordertobeeligibleforaward,offerssubmittedmustprovideallinformationspecified
herein.Offersthatfailtofurnishtherequiredinformation,orrejectthetermsand
conditionsofthesolicitationmaybeexcludedfromconsideration.

(c) PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

Theofferoragreestoholdthepricesinitsofferfirmfor90calendardaysfromthedate
specifiedforreceiptofoffers.Intheeventdiscussionsareheld,theofferoragreestohold
thepricesinitsofferfirmfor90calendardaysfromthedatespecifiedforsubmissionof
finalquoterevisions.

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

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

Evaluation Approach

A. BASIS FOR AWARD

ThissolicitationwillbeconductedundertheauthorityofFAR12and13.5,Simplified
ProceduresforCertainCommercialItems.Abestvaluetrade‐offprocesstechniquewillbe
used.TheGovernmentplanstoawardonecontracttotheresponsibleofferorwhosequote
isdeterminedtobethebestvaluetothegovernment.AllaspectsofthePerformanceWork
Statement(PWS),Appendices,andattachmentsmustbesufficientlyaddressedinan
offeror’squotetobeconsideredforaward.
AwardwillbemadebasedonanintegratedassessmentbytheContractingOfficerbetween
andamongpriceandnon‐pricefactors.TheContractingOfficermayconductcomparative
evaluationsofquotes inaccordancewithFAR12.602(b).Thenon‐pricefactorsare1)
TechnicalSolutionandManagementand2)PastPerformance.Awardmaybemadeto
otherthanthelowestpricedofferor,iftheGovernmentdeterminesthatapricepremiumis
warrantedduetomeritsofoneormoreofthenon‐pricefactors.
Itisimperativethatofferorsresponddirectlytoeachareaspecifiedandensuretheir
quotesaresubmittedonthemostfavorableterms,sincequotesshowinglessthantheir
bestpotentialcouldresultinexclusionofthequotefromfurtherconsideration.Responses
whichmerelyrepeatthePerformanceWorkStatement(PWS)cannotbeconsideredas
beingresponsivetotherequirementsofthesolicitation.Assurancesofexperience,
capabilityorqualifications,withoutacleardemonstrationtosupporttheclaim,may
adverselyinfluencetheevaluationofthequote.
Establishingacompetitiverange,conductingdiscussions,andscoringquotationsoroffers
arenotrequired.However,atitsdiscretion,theGovernmentreservestherighttoconduct
discussions,ifnecessary.TheGovernmentmayrejectanyorallquotesifsuchactionisin
thepublicinterest;andwaiveinformalitiesandminorirregularitiesinquotesreceived.

B. ACQUISITION APPROACH

ThiswillbeahybridFirmFixedPrice(FFP)andLaborHours(LH)contract,whichwillbe
advertisedandpostedonFedBizOppsinaccordancewithFAR12and13.5.The
GovernmentcontemplatesasingleawardfortheCMPPTechnicalRefresh;however,the
Governmentreservestherighttomakenoawardatall.

C. FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

ThisoutlinestheEvaluationCriteriatheGovernmentwillconsiderinevaluatingthe
offeror'scapabilitiesandthequotessubmittedinresponsetothesolicitation.The
EvaluationCriteriaareintendedtoshowthescopeoftheevaluationtobeperformedon
quotessubmittedinresponsetotheRFQ.
Offerorsareagaincautionedtosubmitsufficientinformation,intheformatspecifiedinthe
InstructionstoOfferors,toenabletheevaluator(s)tofullyascertaineachofferor's
capabilitytoperformalltherequirementscontemplatedbythissolicitationbecauseeach
quotewillbeevaluatedstrictlyinaccordancewithitscontentsandevaluatorswillnot
assumethatperformanceincludesareasnotspecifiedintheofferor’squote.
Thequotemustclearlydemonstratethattheofferorhasathoroughunderstandingofand
thecapacitytosatisfythosetechnicalrequirementsestablishedinthePWS.Theofferor
mustdemonstrateanidentifiableapproachincorporatingtheappropriateskill,knowledge,
andexperiencetoprovidethegovernmentthebestvaluethroughcompletionofthetasks
inaccordancewiththePWS.
TheContractingOfficerwillselecttheawardeebaseduponthefollowingevaluation
factors.TheTechnicalandManagementfactorismoreimportantthanthePast
performancefactor,whichismoreimportantthanthePricefactor.Allevaluationfactors
otherthanPrice,whencombined,aresignificantlymoreimportantthanPrice.

The evaluation factors are:

TechnicalandManagement(Factor1)
PastPerformance(Factor2)
Price(Factor3)

D. EVALUATION FACTORS

Non‐Price Factors

Factor1:TechnicalandManagement.Evaluatethesoundness,completeness,and
adequacyoftheofferor’sproposedtechnicalsolution.Evaluatetheofferor’squoteto
determinetheextenttowhichthetechnicalapproachdemonstratesanunderstandingof
thescopeandcomplexityofthesolicitationanditsapproachtoaccomplishing,or
exceedingtotheGovernment'sbenefit,tasksinalltheareasidentifiedinthePWSTasks
7.1–7.7andAppendixesA‐D.Allrequirementswithineachcategorywillbeevaluated.
TheGovernmentwillevaluatetheadequacyoftheofferor’squotetodemonstratean
understandingofthefunctionalandtechnicalrequirementsandpresentasound,rational
solutiontothefunctionalandtechnicalrequirementsaccordingtothefollowing:technical
andfunctionalapproachandmanagementapproach.Theofferorshouldreadallreferenced
documentsintheirentiretytoadequatelyaddresstherequirements.
MustAddress:TechnicalandFunctionalApproach.Evaluateofferorsabilityto
successfullyperformonthecontractandmeet,orexceedtotheGovernment's
benefit,allrequirementsofthePWSandAppendicesandtheextenttowhich
potentialdisruptionsareidentifiedandwork‐aroundsproposed.Thestandardwill
bemetwhenaquoteprovidesafeasibleapproachtofulfillingtherequirementsin
thePWSandincludesaresponsive,realistictransitionplan.Itwillbeevaluatedto
determinewhetheritpresentsaclear,reasonedapproachtoassuming
responsibilityforanyon‐goingtasksandcompletingthetransitiontofullcontract
responsibilitybytheconclusionofthetransittionperiod.Allquoteswillbe
evaluatedintermsofthefollowing:

Understanding of the Work ‐ The extent to which it demonstrates a clear

understandingofallfeaturesinvolvedinsolvingtheproblemsandmeeting,or
exceedingtotheGovernment'sbenefit,therequirementspresentedinthePWS.
FeasibilityofApproach‐Thelevelofconfidencethatthecontractor'smethodsand
approachwillbesuccessfulwithintherequiredschedule.
Completeness–Theextenttowhichthecontractor’squotehasadequatelyand
completelyconsidered,defined,andsatisfied,orexceededtotheGovernment's
benefit,therequirementsspecifiedinthesolicitation.

Must Address: Management Approach. Evaluate the soundness, completeness,

andadequacyoftheofferor’sproposedmanagementapproachforsustainingthe
existingenvironment,anddelivering,maintaining,andmanagingtherefreshed
CMPPsolutionasreflectedintheofferorprovidedquote.TheGovernmentwill
evaluatetheadequacyoftheofferor’squotetodemonstrateanunderstandingofthe
solicitationrequirementsandpresentasound,rationalsolution.Thestandardwill
bemetwhenthecontractor’sproposedkeypersonnelpossessthenecessary
knowledge,training,successfulexperienceandappropriatecertificationstoperform
allofthedutiesofthatpositionasdescribedinthePWStoincluderequired

certifications.

Factor2:PastPerformance.TheGovernmentwillassesstheofferor’scapabilityto
performundertheCMPPcontractbyevaluatingtheofferor’spastperformanceasaprime
contractoroncomparableprojects.Onlypastperformancedataregardingsimilarefforts
eithercompletedwithinthelastfiveyearsorongoingwillbeevaluated.Theabsenceof
relevantpastperformanceinformationwillresultintheassignementofaa“neutral”
confidencerating.Complexintegratedretailgrocerybusinesssolutionsormajormeat
processingwillberatedhigherthanprojectsoflessersize,scope,andcomplexity.The
Governmentmayconsiderallrelevantpastperformance.
MustAddress:CostControl.Evaluatetheofferor’sabilitytodeliverasolutionat
anagreedpriceorcost.Evaluatethecauseofanyvariancesintheawardamounts
andtheamountsatcompletion(orestimatedtocomplete)todeterminetheextent
towhichtheofferorcontrolledprojectcosts.

Must Address: Schedule. Evaluate the offeror’s timeliness in the completion of

thecontract,taskorders,milestones,deliveryschedules,installationandde‐
installation,andadministrativerequirements.Examinethecauseofanyschedule
variancestodeterminetheextenttowhichtheofferordeliveredontime.

Must Address: Mission Requirements. Evaluate the offeror’s ability to meet the customer’s mission requirements. Performance will be examined to determine

whethertheofferorwasabletoprovideintegrationandcoordinationofall
activitiesneededtoexecutethecontracttosatisfythecustomer’srequirements.

Must Address: Quality. Evaluate the offeror’s demonstrated conformance to

contractrequirements,specifications,andstandardsofgoodworkmanship(suchas
commonlyacceptedtechnical,professional,environmental,andsafetyandhealth

standards).

Must Address: Management. Evaluate the offeror’s performance in selecting,

retaining,supporting,andreplacing,whennecessary,keypersonnel.Evaluatethe
offeror’sabilitytoawardandmanagesubcontractsandoverallabilitytoprovide
managementofcontracts.

Must Address: Business Relations. Evaluate the offeror’s ability to integrate and

coordinateallactivitiesneededtoexecutethecontract,specificallythetimeliness,
completeness,andqualityofproblemidentification;correctiveactionplans;
proposalsubmittals;andhistoryofreasonableandcooperativebehavior,customer
satisfaction,andtimelyawardandmanagementofsubcontracts.
Factor3:Price.Pricewillnotbeevaluatedadjectivallyorassignedascore.Thetotal
priceforallFFPCLINSwillbeaddedtothesumforthelaborhoursCLINs(nottoexceed
100hoursxproposedlaborrate)todeterminetheofferor'stotalprice.TheGovernment
willevaluatetheofferor’stotalpriceforfairnessandreasonablenessinrelationtothis
RFQ’srequirements. Pricewillbeevaluatedusingvariouspriceanalysistechniquesand
proceduresIAWFAR13.106‐3(a).

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

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

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