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00001AN Travel for Training Support Services- In 1 LO accordance with FAR Part 31.205-46, travel shall be reimbursed at cost in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. This is a not to exceed (NTE) Line Item. NTE amount To Be Determined by Government at time of award.

Change Item 00002AN to read as follows(amount shown is the obligated amount):

00002AN Travel for Technical Support Services- In 1 LO accordance with FAR Part 31.205-46, travel shall be reimbursed at cost in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. This is a not to exceed (NTE) Line Item. NTE amount To Be Determined by Government at time of award.

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Item 2 Section 3.2 is hereby deleted it its entirety and replaced with the following:

3.2 52.212 -1-- INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (JUN 2008)

(Incorporated by Reference)

Supplementary Instructions to Offerors:

3.2.1 This acquisition includes two separate requirements under one solicitation. The first is for Training Support Services and the second is for Technical Support Services. The solicitation consists of two CLINs, where CLIN 00001 and its respective sub-CLINs will be for Training Support Services and CLIN 00002 and its respective sub-CLINs will be for Technical Support Services. Under this procurement there will be the possibility of two awards, one for each CLIN. Both CLINs may be awarded to one contractor or each CLIN may be awarded to different contractors. The Government will accept a proposal for CLIN 00001 only, CLIN 00002 only, and CLINs 00001 & 00002 combined.

3.2.1.1 Offerors shall submit resumes for key personnel.

3.2.1.2 Offerors that submit proposals for both CLIN 00001 & CLIN 00002 may propose one Program Manager for both CLINs.

3.2.2 Attachments III, IV, V and VI: Please complete chart to include Proposed Hourly Rates and Proposed Total Cost Columns. Proposed labor rates shall be fully burdened. Attachment III, IV, V and VI shall be submitted electronically as an unprotected Excel spreadsheet.

3.2.3 Attachment VII: In addition to the requirements listed in FAR Part 52.212-1 (b) (10), Contractors shall include three references, utilizing the Relevant Past Performance Questionnaire. Contractors shall include:

(1) the contract number; (2) the agency or company for which the work was performed; (3) a summary of the work product(s) and similarities with the requirements of this RFP; and (4) the name of the contracting and technical person(s) to be contacted with their address, telephone, email address and facsimile numbers. If there is no past performance information, please provide the following statement in your proposal "No Past Performance information available".

The USCG reserves the right to utilize past performance information other than the information submitted with the proposals received in conducting the evaluation. A Contractor without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance, but will receive a neutral rating. The USCG may consider past performance information regarding predecessor companies or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is considered relevant.

3.2.4 Offerors are encouraged to submit your proposal via email to the following address:

Lerna.Shafakian@uscg.mil. If not emailed, proposals may be mailed to: Formal Contracts Division I, U.S.

Coast Guard Headquarters (CG-9121), 2100 2ND ST SW, Washington, DC 20593. No facsimile offers will be accepted. Proposals for each CLIN shall be limited to 80 pages with page numbers in sequential order. If an Offeror submits a proposal for both CLINs the page limit is 160 pages. The page limits exclude 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and Sub-contacting plans and addenda.

Minimum font size is 11 points. Emailed proposals will be printed in black & white. Proposals shall include the solicitation number and offerors name on all pages of their proposal. Proposals shall be submitted on or before 4 August 2010 at 14:00 EDT. It is each offeror's responsibility to ensure the proposal (in total) is received no later than 14:00 EDT on the due date of 4 August, 2010. Offerors are hereby notified that proposals not received by the date and time specified in this announcement will not be considered.

All questions shall be submitted by email to Lerna.Shafakian@uscg.mil no later than 4 PM eastern time not later than 14 July 2010. Offerors are encouraged to use email for all questions and correspondence related to this solicitation. The Government may respond to questions received prior to the question cutoff date and time.

Lerna Shafakian U.S. Coast Guard Contract Specialist Contracting Operations Office CG-9121, Formal Contracts Division I Telephone No.: 202-475-3780 Email: Lerna.Shafakian@uscg.mil

Item 3: Section 3.3 is hereby deleted it its entirety and replaced with the following:

3.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (JAN 1999)

(a) The Government will award a single contract, or two separate contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) 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:

CLIN 00001 USCG Training Support Services

Factor 1 – Technical Approach (Proposals shall be evaluated on the factor level. The use of subfactors is an aid to determine the overall factor rating.):

Subfactor 1– Technical Capability: The Government will evaluate each offeror’s Technical Approach to determine their capacity to perform all the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

Subfactor 2– Management Approach: The Government will evaluate each offeror’s approach to managing a complex Training system in a military academic environment, demonstrating their ability to provide timely, cost effective and efficient contract and program management to include any subcontractors or teaming partners. The Government will also evaluate each offeror’s ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of Government intellectual property rights, Privacy Act requirements, Document Classification, Contractor proprietary data controls; and a clear understanding of diverse support areas IAW the PWS.

Subfactor 2 – Staffing: The Government will evaluate each offeror’s approach in demonstrating their ability to attract, retain and motivate top quality personnel with the critical skills and abilities IAW the PWS (at contract award and during contract performance), and the offeror’s policies regarding employee conduct including, criminal background, sexual harassment, training, and attire.

Subfactor 4 – Transition Planning: The offeror must provide a Transition Plan describing its approach to transition and demonstrate the degree to which the offerors proposed approach meets or exceeds the Governments requirements.

Factor 2– Relevant Past Performance: Provide past performance information for services directly related and relevant to the services to be performed under the PWS. To be considered relevant, the services must have been performed within the past three years.

Factor 3 – Price: The Government will evaluate the total overall price to determine price reasonableness.

Travel will be excluded for evaluation purposes.

Technical Approach and Past Performance, when combined, are equal to price.

CLIN 00002- Technical Support Services:

Factor 1 – Technical Approach: (Proposals shall be evaluated on the factor level. The use of subfactors is an aid to determine the overall factor rating.):

Subfactor 1– Technical Capability: The Government will evaluate each offeror’s Technical Approach to determine their capacity to perform all the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

Subfactor 2 – Management Approach: The Government will evaluate each offeror’s Management Approach to determine if it fully supports all the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Subfactor 3 – Staffing: The Government will evaluate each offeror’s approach in demonstrating their ability to attract, retain and motivate top quality personnel with the critical skills and abilities IAW the PWS (at contract award and during contract performance), and the offeror’s policies regarding employee conduct including, criminal background, sexual harassment, training, and attire.

Subfactor 4 – Transition Planning: The offeror must provide a Transition Plan describing its approach to transition and demonstrate the degree to which the offerors proposed approach meets or exceeds the Governments requirements.

Factor 2 – Relevant Past Performance: Provide past performance information for services directly related and relevant to the services to be performed under the PWS. To be considered relevant, the services must have been performed within the past three years.

Factor 3 – Price: The Government will evaluate the total overall price to determine price reasonableness.

Travel will be excluded for evaluation purposes.

Technical Approach and Past Performance, when combined, are equal to price.

(b) 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.

Item 4: Attachment I Section 1.3.1 is hereby deleted it its entirety and replaced with the following:

1.3.1 Program Manager and Site Team Leads.

1.3.1.1 Program Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager who shall be responsible for all Contractor work performed under this contract. The Program Manager is further designated as Key by the Government (see PWS 1.4).

1.3.1.1.1 The Program Manager shall be a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer¿s Technical Representative (COTR). It is anticipated that the Program Manager shall be one of the senior level employees provided by the Contractor for this work effort. The name & resume of Program Manager shall be provided to the Government as part of the Contractor's proposal. The Program Manager shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Additionally, the Contractor shall not replace the Program Manager without prior approval from the Contracting Officer.

1.3.1.1.2 The Program Manager shall be available to the COTR via telephone between the hours of 0800 and 1730 Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, and shall respond to a request for discussion or resolution of technical problems within three (3) hours of notification.

1.3.1.1.3 The Program Manager may be a Site Team Lead, provided they meet the requirements for both positions.

1.3.1.2 Site Team Leads. (Per Site) The Contractor shall provide a Site Team Lead per site who shall be responsible for Contractor work performed under orders against this contract. The Site Team Leads shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Additionally, the Contractor shall not replace the Site Team Leads without prior approval from the Contracting Officer. Site Team Leads are further designated as Key by the Government (see PWS 1.4).

1.3.1.2.1 The Site Team Leads shall be a single point of contact for the Sub-Contracting Officers Technical Representatives (Sub-COTR). The Sub-COTRs are designated by the Contracting Officer for specific aspects of the contract, in accordance with DHS Management Directive (MD 0780.1). It is anticipated that the Site Team Leads shall be senior level employees provided by the Contractor for this work effort. The name and resume of Site Team Leads shall be provided to the Government as part of the Contractor's proposal. Additionally, the Contractor shall not replace a Site Team Leads without prior written acknowledgement from the Contracting Officer.

1.3.1.2.2 The Site Team Leads shall be available to the Sub-COTR via telephone between the hours of 0800 and 1730 local time per the respective locations. Monday through Friday, and shall respond to a request for discussion or resolution of technical problems within three (3) hours of notification.

1.3.1.2.3 The Site Team Lead duties may be collateral to the work of other labor categories, provided the contractor employees meet the requirements for both positions.

Item 5: Attachment I Section 1.4 is hereby deleted it its entirety and replaced with the following:

1.4 KEY PERSONNEL.

The personnel listed above are considered essential to the work being performed under this contract. Before removing, replacing, or diverting any individual designated as Key by the Government, the Contractor must:

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer at least 2 weeks in advance of the individual leaving or being reassigned;

(2) submit justification for the replacement in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on this contract; and (3) obtain the Contracting Officer's written approval. All proposed substitutes shall possess qualifications equal to or superior to those of the Key person being replaced.

The following key personnel are considered to be essential to the work being performed:

Individual’s Name Individual Title

Program Manager Petaluma, CA Site Team Lead Yorktown, VA Site Team Lead Charleston, SC Site Team Lead Camp Lejuene, NC Site Team Lead Mobile, AL Site Team Lead Elizabeth City, NC Site Team Lead Cape May NJ Site Team Lead New London CT Site Team Lead Washington DC Site Team Lead Alameda CA Site Team Lead Oklahoma City OK Site Team Lead Chesapeake VA Site Team Lead

Item 6: Attachment I Section 1.5 is hereby deleted it its entirety and replaced with the following:

1.5 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.

The primary place of performance shall be at various training sites throughout the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) including: Yorktown VA, Petaluma CA, Elizabeth City NC, Cape May NJ, Camp Lejeune NC, New London CT, Charleston SC, Washington DC, Mobile AL, Alameda CA, Oklahoma City OK and Chesapeake VA.

The Program Manger may be at either the governments site or the at contractors site.

Item 7: Attachment I Section 1.8 is hereby deleted it its entirety and replaced with the following:

1.8 STATUS REPORTS.

The Program Manager shall provide a status report to the Contracting Officer and COTR via electronic mail.

This report shall include a summary of all Contractor work performed under task orders awarded under this contract, any travel conducted and any Contractor concerns or recommendations for the previous period.

Additional report requirements will be specified in each task order.

Item 8: Attachment I Section 1.9 is hereby deleted it its entirety and replaced with the following:

1.9 STATUS MEETINGS.

The Program Manager shall be responsible for keeping the COTR informed about Contractor status of work performed on task orders awarded under this contract, and ensure Contractor activities are aligned with Coast Guard objectives.

1.9.1 The Program Manager shall be available to meet with the COTR upon request to present deliverables, discuss progress, exchange information and resolve emergent technical problems and issues. These meetings shall take place at the Government's facility. Additional details will be provided in each task order awarded under this contract.

1.9.2 The Site Team Leads shall be responsible for keeping the Contracting Officer, COTR, and Sub- COTRs informed about Contractor progress throughout the performance period of each task order, and ensure Contractor activities are aligned with Coast Guard objectives.

1.9.2.1 For the first two months after each task order award, the Site Team Leads shall, at a minimum, meet with the Sub-COTRs on a weekly basis to discuss progress, exchange information and resolve emergent technical problems and issues. These meetings shall take place at the Government’s facility.

1.9.2.2 After the initial two month period, meetings shall be held at intervals mutually agreed upon by the Sub-COTRs and Site Team Leads. These meetings will also be held, if requested by the Contractor, whenever the need arises. These meetings shall take place at the Government's facility.

Item 8: Attachment II Section 1.6 is hereby deleted it its entirety and replaced with the following:

1.6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.

The primary place of performance shall be at various training sites throughout the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) including: Yorktown VA, Petaluma CA, Elizabeth City NC, Cape May NJ, Camp Lejeune NC, New London CT, Charleston SC, Washington DC, Mobile AL, Alameda CA, Oklahoma City OK and Chesapeake VA.

The program manger may be at either the governments site of the contractors.

Item 9: Attachment II Section 1.9 is hereby deleted it its entirety and replaced with the following:

1.9 STATUS REPORTS.

The Program Manager shall provide a status report to the Contracting Officer, COTR and Sub-COTRs via electronic mail. This report shall include a summary of all Contractor work performed under this contract, including an assessment of technical progress, schedule status, any travel conducted and any Contractor concerns or recommendations for the previous period.

Item 10 :Attachment II Section 1.10 is hereby deleted it its entirety and replaced with the following:

1.10 STATUS MEETINGS.

The Program Manager shall be responsible for keeping the COTR informed about Contractor status of work performed on task orders awarded under this contract, and ensure Contractor activities are aligned with Coast Guard objectives.

1.10.1 The Program Manager shall be available to meet with the COTR upon request to present deliverables, discuss status, exchange information and resolve emergent technical problems and issues. These meetings shall take place at the Government's facility. Additional details will be provided in each Task order awarded under this contract.

1.10.2 The Program Manager shall be responsible for keeping the Contracting Officer, COTR, and Sub- COTRs informed about Contractor status throughout the performance period of this contract, and ensure Contractor activities are aligned with Coast Guard objectives.

1.10.2.1 For the first two months after contract award, the Program Manager shall, at a minimum, meet with the Sub-COTR on a weekly basis to discuss progress, exchange information and resolve emergent technical problems and issues. These meetings shall take place at the Government’s facility.

1.10.2.2 After the initial two month period, meetings shall be held at intervals mutually agreed upon by the Sub-COTR and Contractor. These meetings will also be held, if requested by the Contractor, whenever the need arises. These meetings shall take place at the Government's facility.