Amendment_0001_to_TDS_Solicitation _15_Apr_14.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

See attached summary of changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

K 1 14

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Apr-2014

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 HTC711-14-R-C001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

26-Mar-2014

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

15-Apr-2014

CODE

USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

HTC711 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

HTC711-14-R-C001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

AMENDMENT 0001 SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The purpose of this amendment is to:

A.) Revise clause 5552.216-9004 – Economic Price Adjustment for Less Full-Plane Load (LPL) Schedule services

– Airlift (Nov 2011) to remove NAICS 484122 General Freight Trucking, Long Distance, Less Than Truckload as a basis for the economic price adjustment.

B.) Revise Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 to indicate in paragraphs (1) and (3) of Part IV – Pricing Proposal that the following Domestic segment SLINs X005AB-X005AR, X006AB-X006AR, X007AB-X007AR, X008AB-X008AR, X009AB-X009AR, X010AB-X010AR, X011AB-X011AR, X012AB-X012AR, X013AB-X013AR, and X014AB- X014AR are non-mandatory.

C.) Revise FAR 52.212-2 to indicate in paragraph (3) of (a)(iii) Factor 3 – Cost/Price that non-mandatory SLINs X005AB-X005AR, X006AB-X006AR, X007AB-X007AR, X008AB-X008AR, X009AB-X009AR, X010AB- X010AR, X011AB-X011AR, X012AB-X012AR, X013AB-X013AR, and X014AB-X014AR will not be calculated in the Total Evaluated Price (TEP).

D.) Update the dates of Attachments 1 and 2, and add Attachment 7 to the List of Attachments.

E.) Revise Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement. Changes indicated in blue font.

F.) Revise Appendix 6.6, TDS Theaters to add the following locations: Azores, Crete, Kyrgyzstan, Israel, Oman, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Okinawa. Changes indicated in blue font.

G.) Revise Attachment 2, CLIN Matrix to (1) remove reference to CLIN X002 in tab “X003-X004 Int’l Accessorial Sheet,” (2) add Israel, Oman, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Okinawa, Crete, and Azores to CLIN X004, (3) separate “Additional Handling Surcharge,” “Address Correction,” “Collect on Delivery Service,” “Dangerous Goods,” and “Saturday Pick-up and Delivery” accessorials into “1-150 lbs” and “151-300 lbs” category SLINs, and (4) correct typographical and administrative errors in the spreadsheet. Changes indicated in blue font.

H.) Add Attachment 7, Historical International Shipper Snapshot to the solicitation.

The POC for this amendment is Ms. Lynda Lang at lynda.y.lang.civ@mail.mil or 618-220-7092.

The following have been modified:

5552.216-9004 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT FOR LESS FULL-PLANE LOAD (LPL) SCHEDULED

SERVICES – AIRLIFT (NOV 2011)

In order to protect the contractor and government against significant market fluctuations, the unit prices shall be adjusted and become effective at the beginning of each Option Period. The adjustment shall be based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Producer Price Index for North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for 492110 Couriers and Express Delivery Services. In the event publication of the index is discontinued, the parties shall agree upon an appropriate substitute index.

(a) Index figures subsequently revised by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (e.g., amending formerly released indices by removing or replacing components within the index, describing revisions by footnote or appendix, significantly altering the method of calculating the index, or any other method) shall not warrant a retroactive price adjustment under the terms and conditions of this contract.

(b) Price adjustments shall be executed via a contract modification.

(c) Any price adjustments under this EPA clause shall be rounded to two decimal positions (e.g. $1.50).

(d) The formula for determining the adjusted unit prices for the Option Year is –

( IN / IN-1 ) x PN = Adjusted Unit Price Where:

PN = The current effective prices listed in the Schedule, where the subscript “N” represents the current contract performance period.

IN-1 = Index for the preceding period to the adjustment period (average of the index figures for the exact 12 month period prior to the adjustment 12 month period).

IN = Index for the Adjustment Period is the average of the index figures for the most recent 12 month period ending 4 months prior to start of the next option period

EXAMPLE:

Contract performance start date is 1 October 2011. The first EPA will be effective on 1 October 2012.

Sample Index:

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year 10 110.1 111.3 107.8 107.9 107.3 106.7 106.7 Year 11 106.9 106.0 106.0 106.2 109.4 109.4 109.4 109.4 109.6 111.2 109.5 112.2p Year 12 113.4 118.0 117.8 118.0 118.0 118.6 118.7 119.1 119.5 120.0 120.9 120.9 Year 13 123.0 124.0 125.2 125.7 126.0

Note: The below figures are provided as an example only. The first example shows a sample increase from the base year to the 1st option year. The second example shows a sample increase from the 1st option year to the 2nd option year. This example assumes a base year beginning on 1 Oct 11 with a one-year period of performance and two one-year option year periods.

BASE YEAR (1 Oct 11 – 30 Sep 12) TO 1ST OPTION YEAR (1 Oct 12 – 30 Sep 13) Example PN= $2.34, where subscript “N” = FY12

Example I11 = Avg from June 2010 through May 2011 (110.1+111.3+107.8+107.9+107.3+106.7+106.7+106.9+106.0+106.0+106.2+109.4)/12 = 107.7

Example I12 = Avg from June 2011 through May 2012 (109.4+109.4+109.4+109.6+111.2+109.5+112.2+113.4+118.0+117.8+118.0+118.0))/12 = 113.0

Example Adjustment: P13 = [(113.0/107.7) x $2.34] = [1.056 x $2.34] = $2.47

1ST OPTION YEAR (1 Oct 12 – 30 Sep 13) TO 2ND OPTION YEAR (1 Oct 13 – 30 Sep 14) Example PN = $2.47, where subscript “N” = FY13

Example I12 = Avg from June 2011 through May 2012 (109.4+109.4+109.4+109.6+111.2+109.5+112.2+113.4+118.0+117.8+118.0+118.0))/12 = 113.0

Example I13 = Avg from June 2012 through May 2013 (118.6+118.7+119.1+119.5+120.0+120.9+120.9+123.0+124.0+125.2+125.7+126.0))/12 = 121.8

Example Adjustment: PFY14 = [(121.8/113.0) x $2.47] = [1.078 x $2.47] = $2.66

(e) In addition, carriers may waive an EPA increase that results in higher prices or any part thereof for the entire contract or identified CLIN(s). The adjustment percentage shall apply to all pricing within the identified CLIN(s).

Secondly, if the carrier elects to do so, they can offer the Government an additional downward price adjustment, effective at the time of option exercise, in lieu of an increased EPA option year adjustment. A carrier may not waive a downward EPA adjustment.

(f) All EPA adjustment calculations will be based on the current year’s prices in the Schedule and the index calculations described above. A carrier shall not recoup previously waived EPA increases.

(End of clause)

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement 15 April 2014 Attachment 2 CLIN Matrix 15 April 2014 Attachment 3 Wage Determination 21 Nov 2013 / 24 Jul 2013 Attachment 4 Past Performance Questionnaire 4 April 2014 Attachment 5 Historical Domestic Shipper Snapshot 4 April 2014 Attachment 6 SB Subcontracting Plan Template 4 April 2014 Attachment 7 Historical International Shipper Snapshot 15 April 2014

NOTE 1: Estimated volumes for each service level have been included in Attachment 2, CLIN Matrix. The Government cannot guarantee the same quantities will be shipped in the future. It is anticipated that there could be significant variances due to changing mission requirements.

52.212-1 ADDENDUM

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(Jul 2013)

Paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-1entitled “Submission of Offers” is supplemented with paragraph 12, “Proposal Preparation Instructions,” below:

(12). PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

(a) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

(1) To be eligible to receive a contract award and subsequent orders pursuant to this solicitation, offerors are required to be a Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) carrier and maintain their CRAF status for the duration of the contract.

(2) The proposal due date is 6 May 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). The offeror shall make a clear statement in the proposal documentation that the proposal is valid for 180 calendar days as specified in FAR 52.212-1, Addendum, paragraph (c) cited below.

(3) Proposals shall be submitted on plain white paper, 8 ½ x11 paper, Double-sided, Times New Roman, 12 font. Font size may be adjusted for charts, graphs, or titles.

(4) By your proposal submission, you are representing that your firm will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation.

(b) SUBMISSION OF OFFERS.

(1) This solicitation encompasses two service segments, International Transportation Services (i.e., International) and Domestic Transportation Services (i.e., Domestic). International Transportation Services are defined as those services described in Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragraph 1.1 (and all subparagraphs thereto) and which pertain to CLINs X001 through X004 within Attachment 2, CLIN Matrix. Domestic Transportation Services are defined as those services described in PWS paragraph 1.2 (and all subparagraphs thereto) and which pertain to CLINs X005 through X015 within Attachment 2, CLIN Matrix. Please note PWS paragraphs 2-6 pertain to both International and Domestic Transportation Services. Although some evaluation factors will require International and Domestic Transporation Services to be addressed separately if an offeror chooses to propose on both service segments, offerors shall submit only one proposal which consists of the four sections described in paragraph (2) below.

(2) Proposals shall consist of four sections, Part I-Business Proposal, Part II-Technical Capability, Part III-

Past Performance Information, and Part IV- Pricing Proposal. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items (JAN 1999), as included in this RFP.

Offerors are required to submit one original hard copy and three additional hard copies (four hard copies total) plus one electronic copy on CD-ROM of their proposal by the specified due date to the address specified in the “USTRANSCOM/TCAQ Points of Contact” paragraph below.

PART I – Business Proposal: Offerors are required to comply with the following format and content requirements for Part I of their business proposal.

(1) Solicitation/Contract Form. Offerors shall complete the SF Form 1449, blocks 12, 17a and 30a, b, and c.

Block 17a should include the CAGE code. Signature by the offeror on the SF 1449 constitutes an offer, which the Government may accept, and acknowledgement by the offeror that they accede to the contract terms and conditions and PWS technical requirements.

(2) Block 17b. Check this block if your remittance address is different, identify the remittance address in your proposal, and ensure this address in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database.

(3) Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments (if any): Return one signed copy of each amendment.

(4) For the prime and any principal subcontractor(s) provide the Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes, and Applicable Designations. Provide company/division’s street address; CAGE code and DUNS code. A principal subcontractor is defined as a subcontractor that will perform major or critical aspects of this requirement.

(5) Letter signed by the offeror’s Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) representative identifying individuals who are authorized to negotiate and sign documents on the behalf of the CRAF carrier.

(6) Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). The ORCA can be found at http://orca.bpn.gov or submit written representations and certifications IAW FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (NOV 2013)).

(7) Statement acknowledging the requirement to maintain CRAF status for the duration of the contract.

PART II – Technical Capability: Offerors are required to comply with the following format and content requirements. There is no page limit for the Small Business Subcontracting Plan, Small Business Utilization Plan, and Information Assurance Report, but the narrative text shall be in Times New Roman, 12-font. Font size may be adjusted for charts, graphs, or titles.

(1) Technical Subfactor 1, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Applies to Large Businesses Only): Offerors shall submit a SB Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 19.7, FAR 52.219-9, DFARS 219.7, and DFARS 252.219-7003 (See Attachment 6, Small Business Subcontracting Plan Template). The following subcontracting goals are provided to assist in the development of SB Subcontracting Plan target goals:

Small Business (SB) 18% of total domestic subcontracting dollars

Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) 5 % of total domestic subcontracting dollars

Veteran Owned SB (Includes SDVOSB) 4% of total domestic subcontracting dollars

Service Disabled Veteran Owned SB 3 % of total domestic subcontracting dollars

HUBZone SB 3% of total domestic subcontracting dollars

Woman Owned SB 3% of total domestic subcontracting dollars

(2) Technical Subfactor 2, Small Business Utilization Plan (Applies to Large and Small Businesses): The offeror shall submit a Small Business Utilization Plan which identifies the offeror’s approach to utilizing all small business concerns (Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business) in the performance of this contract. The SB Utilization Plan shall be consistent with the offeror’s SB Subcontracting Plan, if required. In describing its SB Utilization Strategy, the offeror shall:

(1) Describe the extent of participation of SB concerns under this contract, to include a detailed description of the services to be performed by each SB concern subcategory proposed. For each SB concern identified in the plan, provide the SB concern’s Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, or if the SB concern is not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), as a minimum, the offeror shall provide evidence of the SB concern’s self-certification in accordance with FAR 19.703(b) as a SB concern.

(2) Provide goals, expressed as dollars and percentages of total contract values and dollars and percentages of total domestic subcontracting values for each category of SB category concern included in Para 2(1) above, in the format depicted below.

Offeror Name

Total Proposed Contract Value (including options) “A” $ A

Total Amount to be Sub- Contracted “B”

$ B

$ to be Sub- Contracted

% of Total Contract

Value

% of Total Amount to be Sub-

Contracted

Large Business “C” C (C / A) (C / B)

Small Business (SB) “D” D (D / A) (D / B)

Total 100%

Small Business (SB) Concern Subcategories (the sum of these small business subcategories will not necessarily equal the Small Business total above):

$ to be Sub- Contracted

% of Total Contract

Value

% of Total Amount to be Sub- Contracted

Small Disadvantaged E (E / A) (E / B)

Women-Owned SB F (F / A) (F / B)

HUBZone SB G (G / A) (G / B)

Veteran-Owned SB (VOSB) H (H / A) (H / B)

Service-Disabled VOSB I (I / A) (I / B)

(3) Describe your proposed efforts to ensure the resulting contract meets or exceeds proposed contract SB subcontracting goals.

(4) Demonstrate (Applies to Large Businesses Only) that the proposed SB Utilization Strategy is consistent with your proposed SB Subcontracting Plan.

(5) If the offeror is a participant in the DoD Comprehensive Subcontracting Test Program specified in DFARS 219.7, the offeror shall describe how Small Business participation on this contract will contribute to its overall Comprehensive Subcontracting plan goals.

(3) Technical Subfactor 3, Information Assurance & Cyber Security: Offerors shall submit an Information Assurance Report that describes their environment for adequately safeguarding DOD non-public information resident on or transiting on the contractor's unclassified information systems from unauthorized access and disclosure. Protection measures applied should consider the risks (i.e. consequences and their probability) of loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or modification of information. The report shall also address the SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security) Institute's Twenty Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense: Consensus Audit Guidelines (http://www.sans.org/critical-security-controls) and be provided in accordance with the template at Appendix 6.10 to the PWS. Offerors may provide additional information to support their security posture.

(4) The technical proposal will be incorporated as an attachment into the subject contract.

PART III – Past Performance Information: Offerors are required to comply with the following format and content requirements. Limited to no more than 5 pages, Times New Roman, 12-font, per contract reference listed. The term “contracts” is an all-encompassing term meant to refer to contracts, Blanket Ordering Agreements, Tenders, and other like arrangements. The summary page describing the offeror’s and principal subcontractor(s) (if applicable) role is limited to 3 pages, Times New Roman, 12-font. Font size may be adjusted for charts, graphs, and titles.

(1) The offeror shall provide information that the Government will use to evaluate the offeror’s past performance. If the offeror intends to provide service through a subcontracting arrangement with a principal subcontractor(s), then the offeror is required to submit past performance information for both the offeror (prime) and the principal subcontractor(s). The offeror shall clearly identify the principal subcontractor(s) who will perform a significant portion of the proposed effort. The offeror shall submit a summary page describing the role of the offeror and the principal subcontractor(s) (if applicable).

(2) Subcontractor consents (if applicable). Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor’s consent. With your proposal response, provide a letter from your principal subcontractor(s) that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor.

(3) For each service segment proposed (i.e., International and Domestic), the prime contractor shall submit at least two contract references, but no more than four contract references, which are active within the last three years from the date of solicitation close and demonstrate the ability of your current organization to perform the proposed effort. In addition, for each service segment proposed (i.e., International and Domestic), at least one contract reference, but no more than two contract references, shall be submitted for each principle subcontractor. For clarification, if an offeror opts to propose on both International and Domestic Transportation Services, the offeror is required to submit at least two contract references, but no more than four contract references, for International Transportation Services and at least two contract references, but no more than four contract references, for Domestic Transportation Services. Offerors are permitted to designate a contract reference as applicable to both service segments; however, the offeror must clearly indicate this intention in their proposal. The same clarification applies to submissions for principal subcontractors. The offeror shall furnish the following information for each contract reference:

A. Company/division name B. Description of service and a detailed narrative of relevance to this requirement C. Contracting agency D. Current points of contact to include name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address for each contract reference E. Contract type F. Contract award date and period of performance G. Contract amount (per year cost and life cycle cost; if the contractor performed as a subcontractor under the contract submitted for evaluation, specify the per year cost and life cycle cost for the portion of work performed by the contractor)

H. Questionnaire log including the name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address for each point of contact to whom the Past Performance Questionnaire was sent for completion.

The Government may contact these references to verify information and/or obtain additional information.

(4) Past Performance Questionnaires. The Government will evaluate the quality and extent of the offeror’s past performance deemed relevant to the requirements of this RFP. The Government reserves the right to use information submitted by the offeror and other sources, such as the other Government offices and commercial sources to assess performance. The offeror shall send out a Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 4, Past Performance Questionnaire) for each contract reference identified. The responsibility to send out the Past Performance Questionnaires rests solely with the offeror; whereas, it shall not be delegated to any other entity. The Transmittal Letter shall be sent by the offeror along with the Past Performance Questionnaire. Once the questionnaires are completed, the information therein shall be considered sensitive and shall not be released to you, the offeror. The Past Performance Questionnaires shall be sent directly to the Government from the respondent via email or fax. The evaluation of past performance information will take into account the past performance information regarding principal subcontractor(s) that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to the instant acquisition. Completed Past Performance Questionnaires are requested to be received in the issuing office by 3:00 p.m. CDT on 22 April 2014. Please note that this date precedes the proposal due date.

Part IV – Pricing Proposal:

(1) Proposed rates shall be inserted in MS-Excel Attachment 2, CLIN Matrix and shall be returned as a MS- Excel document. To be eligible for award, offerors shall insert a proposed all-inclusive cost-per-pound rate for each Subcontract Line Item Number (SLIN) listed in Attachment 2, CLIN Matrix which corresponds to the service segment to be provided (i.e., International, Domestic, or both), with noted exceptions within the Domestic segment.

(2) For those offerors proposing on International Transportation Services, the offeror shall propose all-inclusive cost-per-pound rates and transit times on all SLINs within CLINs X001 and X002. The offeror shall also provide proposed accessorial rates for all SLINs within CLIN X003 and proposed discount rates for all SLINs within CLIN X004.

(3) For those offerors proposing on Domestic Transportation Services, the offeror shall propose all-inclusive cost-per-pound rates on all SLINs within CLINs X005, X006, X007, X008, X009, X010, X011, X012, X013, and X014, with the exception of the following non-mandatory SLINs: X005AB-X005AR, X006AB-X006AR, X007AB- X007AR, X008AB-X008AR, X009AB-X009AR, X010AB-X010AR, X011AB-X011AR, X012AB-X012AR, X013AB-X013AR, and X014AB-X014AR. The offeror shall also provide proposed accessorial rates for all SLINs within CLIN X015.

(4) For each proposed SLIN (International and Domestic), the offeror must provide an individual price for each weight increment. Offerors shall only complete the CLIN matrix for the base year. Option year prices shall be adjusted according to the Economic Price Adjustment.

(5) Do not alter the format of Attachment 2, CLIN Matrix (e.g., cell formats, cell shading, or page layout) during rate submissions. Cell inputs shall only be numeric and rounded to the nearest two decimal positions (e.g., $2.50).

Alternations, formula adjustments, cell formatting, adding terms or conditions, etc., may result in your offer being deemed non-responsive.

Paragraph (c) of FAR 52.212-1 entitled “Period for acceptance of offers” is tailored to read: “The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 180 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.”

Paragraph (e) of FAR 52.212-1 entitled “Multiple Offers” is tailored to read: “The government will not consider multiple offers presenting alternate terms and conditions for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.”

Paragraph (g) of FAR 52.212-1 entitled “Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids).” is tailored to read:

“The Government intends to evaluate offers and award contracts without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offerors initial offer should contain the offerors most favorable terms and reflect its best possible performance potential. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.”

Paragraph (h) of FAR 52.212-1 entitled, “Multiple awards” is tailored to read: “The Government intends to award approximately three (3) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for International Transportation Services and approximately three (3) IDIQ contracts for Domestic Transportation Services as a result of this solicitation. These IDIQ awards will be made based on the evaluation criteria listed herein. Offerors who propose on and receive awards in both service segments (i.e., International and Domestic Transportation Services) will be awarded only one (1) IDIQ contract which encompasses the International and Domestic Transportation Service requirements. Subsequent task order awards will be awarded pursuant to the fair opportunity ordering procedures set forth in the PWS of this Request for Proposal (RFP).

USTRANSCOM/TCAQ Points of Contact:

(1) The USTRANSCOM Contracting Office is the point of contact for this acquisition.

(2) Address any questions or concerns to either of the individuals identified below.

(3) Formal communications, such as requests for clarification, questions, and/or written information concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing (email is the preferred method).

The points of contact for this acquisition is:

USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-CI

ATTN: Lynda Lang and Nashae Perez 508 Scott Drive Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357 Phone Number (618) 220-7092; (618) 220-7058 Or Fax number (618) 220-7909 Or E-Mail lynda.y.lang.civ@mail.mil; nashae.j.perez.civ@mail.mil

(4) Written questions will be answered in writing and provided to all offerors via FedBizOpps. Solicitation changes will be made via amendment. However, due to the time required to research a question and provide an answer, questions received less than ten calendar days prior to the due date of offers specified in this solicitation may not be answered.

(5) Formal communications should be submitted in the following format:

Reference: Section ___, Page_____, Paragraph____ Question:______________________________________

(End of Provision)

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

(a) The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(1) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

(1A) SUBFACTOR 1 – SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

(1B) SUBFACTOR 2 – SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION PLAN

(1C) SUBFACTOR 3 – INFORMATION ASSURANCE & CYBER SECURITY

(2) PAST PERFORMANCE

(3) COST/PRICE

For each service segment (i.e., International and Domestic), the Government will conduct a competitive best value source selection in which competing offerors’ past performance history will be evaluated on a basis approximately equal to cost or price considerations. The Government will utilize a variation of the Tradeoff Source Selection Process IAW the mandatory DOD Source Selection Procedures (effective 1 July 2011) by conducting a Performance Price Tradeoff (PPTO). The Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) will evaluate offers based on the submitted past performance and price in each service segment. Technical Capability will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis and will be the same for both service segments. The Government reserves the right to use subjective judgment during the evaluation process. In order to be eligible for award, the offeror must be a member of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) program. The Government intends to award approximately three IDIQ contracts for International Transportation Services and approximately three IDIQ contracts for Domestic Transportation Services to provide flexibility of choice and service coverage. The Government reserves the right to award more or fewer IDIQ contracts in each service segment if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. For each service segment, awards will be made to the offerors who are deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented, whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements (to include all terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by this solicitation), and is judged, based on the evaluation factors, to represent the best value to the Government. This may result in an award to a higher rated, higher priced offeror, where the decision is consistent with the evaluation factors and the SSA reasonably determines that the superior past performance of the higher priced offeror outweighs the cost difference. However, the Government will not pay a price premium that it considers to be disproportionate to the benefits associated with the proposed margin of service superiority. Therefore, the Government will award contracts to the offerors considered to be the best value in each service segment, all factors considered, given their relative order of importance. To arrive at a source selection decision, the SSA will integrate the source selection team’s evaluations of price and past performance described below. Offerors who propose on and receive awards in both service segments (i.e., International and Domestic Transportation Services) will be awarded only one IDIQ contract which encompasses the International and Domestic Transportation Service requirements.

By submission of an offer, the offeror accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or subfactors. Failure to comply with any of the material requirements of this solicitation, including submission of all applicable representations and certifications may be determined to be grounds for the Government to reject offers as technically unacceptable. The Government may accept all rates or services initially offered, without discussion of those rates or services. If negotiations are conducted, they may be limited to certain rates or service specifically identified in writing by the Contracting Officer to the offerors. Thereafter, offerors will be notified of the close of negotiations and the opportunity to submit a Final Proposal Revision (FPR).

(i) Factor 1 – Technical Capability. The government technical evaluation team shall evaluate the technical proposals at the subcontractor level on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, assigning ratings of Acceptable or Unacceptable as defined below. An overall factor-level rating will not be assigned. If proposing on both service segments (i.e., International and Domestic), only one rating will be provided for each subfactor applicable to both service segments.

RATING DEFINITION

Acceptable Proposal meets the Government’s minimum requirements.

Unacceptable Proposal fails to meet the Government’s minimum requirements.

The proposal shall be evaluated against the following subfactors:

(1) Subfactor 1, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (applies to large businesses only) – To be rated acceptable, the offeror’s proposed SB Subcontracting Plan must meet all of the requirements in FAR 19.7 and provide sufficient detail to demonstrate how the offeror intends to meet the proposed contract minimum SB subcontracting goals. The information contained in the proposed SB Subcontracting Plan must appear to be realistic based on the types of services to be subcontracted.

(2) Subfactor 2, Small Business Utilization Plan (applies to large and small businesses) – To be rated acceptable, the offeror’s proposed SB Utilization Plan:

(1) Provides a detailed description of the services to be performed by each Small Business Concern subcategory proposed. The detailed description appears to be realistic based on the services to be performed under the contract and the offeror’s approach to subcontracting. The offeror has also provided the CAGE code, or proposed subcontractor self-certification as a SB concern, for each proposed subcontractor.

(2) Provides goals, expressed as dollars and percentages of total contract values and dollars and percentages of total domestic subcontracting values for each category of SB category concern included in Para b. (1) above.

The goals must appear to be realistic based on the services to be performed under the contract and the offeror’s approach to subcontracting.

(3) Includes a description of the offeror’s proposed efforts to ensure the resulting contract meets or exceeds the minimum identified SB subcontracting goals. The description of proposed efforts must appear to be realistic based on the services to be performed under the contract and the offeror’s approach to subcontracting.

(4) For Large Businesses, demonstrates that the proposed Small Business Utilization Strategy is consistent with their proposed SB Subcontracting Plan.

(5) For offerors who are participants in the DoD Comprehensive Subcontracting Test Program, describes how small business participation under this contract will contribute to its overall Comprehensive Subcontracting plan goals. The description must appear to be realistic based on the services to be performed under the contract and the offeror’s approach to subcontracting.

(3) Subfactor 3, Information Assurance & Cyber Security – The measure of merit for this subfactor is met when the offeror meets the Government’s minimum standard. This is achieved when the offeror submits an Information Assurance Report that describes their environment for adequately safeguarding DOD non-public information resident on or transiting on the contractor's unclassified information systems from unauthorized access and disclosure AND address the SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security) Institute's Twenty Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense: Consensus Audit Guidelines (http://www.sans.org/critical-security-controls).

Technically unacceptable offers will not be considered for award.

(ii) Factor 2 – Past Performance

(1) Using past performance questionnaires submitted by the offerors Point of Contacts (POCs) and other information independently obtained from government or commercial sources, the Government will perform an evaluation of each offerors’ past performance within each service segment (i.e., International and Domestic). The purpose of the past performance evaluation is to allow the Government to assess the offerors’ ability to perform the effort described in this RFP, based on the offerors’ demonstrated past performance. Past Performance questionnaires will be evaluated on the basis of recency, relevance, and consider the quality of performance. The Government will first evaluate the recency (current within the last three years from the date of solicitation issuance) and then the relevancy. Past performance information submitted which exceeds the three year limitation will not be considered.

(2) The Government will perform an independent assessment of relevancy of the data provided or obtained. The relevancy of each contract reference will be considered in the overall confidence assessment rating for the offeror.

The following ratings will be used in evaluating the relevancy of the individual contracts submitted for evaluation for each service segment:

Very Relevant. Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant. Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant. Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant. Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

(3) Past Performance will be evaluated as a measure of the Government’s confidence in the offeror’s and principal subcontractor’s ability to successfully perform based on previous and current contracts. One of the following confidence assessment ratings will be assigned to each offeror:

Substantial Confidence. Based on the offerors recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence. Based on the offerors recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Limited Confidence. Based on the offerors recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence. Based on the offerors recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence (Neutral). No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offerors performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

A separate confidence assessment will be provided for each service segment proposed (i.e., International and Domestic). Offerors receiving a Past Performance Rating of Limited Confidence or No Confidence will not be considered for award.

(4) Past performance regarding predecessor companies or principal subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of this requirement will be rated the same (equally as important) as the past performance information for the offeror. Offerors with no recent, relevant past or present performance history shall receive an Unknown Confidence meaning the rating is treated neither favorably nor unfavorably. A strong record of relevant past performance may be considered more advantageous to the Government than an “Unknown Confidence” rating. In evaluating past performance, the Government reserves the right to give greater consideration to information on those contracts deemed most relevant to the effort described in this RFP.

(5) The Government will consider past performance in the aggregate in addition to an individual contract basis when forming a confidence rating. In addition to past performance information submitted by the offeror, past performance information may be obtained through the (1) Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), (2) Questionnaires tailored to the circumstances for this acquisition, and (3) other sources known to the Government.

Offerors will be provided an opportunity to address any adverse past performance information not previously addressed. Adverse past performance is defined as past performance information that supports a less than satisfactory rating on any evaluation aspect or any unfavorable comments received from sources without a formal rating system.

(iii) Factor 3 – Cost/Price

(1) A separate Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will be provided for each service segment proposed (i.e., International and Domestic).

(2) International Transportation Services: For evaluation purposes, the Government will multiply the offeror’s proposed rates within each SLIN of CLINs X001 and X002 by the estimated quantities resulting in an Extended Price for each SLIN. The Government will sum the Extended Prices for each SLIN of CLINs X001 and X002 to arrive at a TEP for each offeror. The TEP will be evaluated for fair and reasonableness using one or more of the techniques set forth in FAR 15.404-1(b)(2).

(3) Domestic Transportation Services: For evaluation purposes, the Government will multiply the offeror’s proposed rates within each SLIN of CLINs X005, X006, X007, X008, X009, X010, X011, X012, X013, and X014 by the estimated quantities resulting in an Extended Price for each SLIN, with the exception of the following non-mandatory SLINs: X005AB-X005AR, X006AB-X006AR, X007AB-X007AR, X008AB-X008AR, X009AB- X009AR, X010AB-X010AR, X011AB-X011AR, X012AB-X012AR, X013AB-X013AR, and X014AB-X014AR.

The Government will sum the Extended Prices for each SLIN of CLINs X005, X006, X007, X008, X009, X010, X011, X012, X013, and X014, not including the above exceptions, to arrive at a TEP for each offeror. The TEP will be evaluated for fair and reasonableness using one or more of the techniques set forth in FAR 15.404-1(b)(2).

(4) Additionally, the specific pricing for every SLIN with proposed rates will be evaluated for fair and reasonableness using one or more of the techniques set forth in FAR 15.404-1(b)(2). The Government may choose to evaluate only a sampling of the individual rates within each SLIN or it may evaluate every rate for a particular SLIN to determine fair and reasonable pricing.

(b) Options: The offerors’ proposed rates shall be effective for the base year and all option years, with the option prices adjusted annually according to the Economic Price Adjustment. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options, including the six-month contract extension option to the total price for the basic requirement. 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(s) 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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