Amendment_2_-_Solicitation.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

AIT & ITV Program Support The purpose of this modification is to update FAR Clause 52.212-1 Addendum.

POC: LYNETTE STEVENSON/ 618.220.7055/ lynette.stevenson@ustranscom.mil

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

Z 1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Nov-2013

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-D003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

31-Oct-2013

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

25-Nov-2013

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-D003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JUL 2013

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

Paragraph (a) is tailored to read as follows:

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449).

The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is $14 million.

Paragraph (b) is tailored to read as follows:

Submission of offers. In addition to those requirements as stated in paragraph (b), the following are added and shall apply to the submission requirements in response to this solicitation.

Paragraph (b)(8) Representations and Certifications is added to read as follows:

The System for Award Management (SAM) is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS.

Offerors shall complete their annual representations and certifications electronically via SAM website accessed through https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM and comply paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-3 – Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items.

Offerors shall ensure their company information in SAM is accurate and complete. In addition, offerors shall ensure their company information provided in the offer is consistent with the company information in SAM.

Paragraph (b)(9) Acknowledgments of Solicitation Amendments is added to read as follows:

All amendments to the solicitation shall be acknowledged by the offeror by signing and submitting a copy of the amendment(s) with the proposal. Submit signed amendments with Volume I.

Paragraph (b)(10) Past Performance Information is added to read as follows:

a. Past Performance Information. Offerors shall include with their proposal a list of relevant present/past performance efforts or contracts completed during the past three (3) years. The list shall be limited to three (3) efforts or contracts. Offerors shall complete and return page 1 of the Past Performance Questionnaire with their Volume III proposal.

b. Past Performance Questionnaire. Offerors shall complete page 1 of the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 8) and send the Questionnaire to each Contracting Office/Agency listed in the response to paragraph (b)(10)(a). The Past Performance Questionnaire shall be completed by the cognizant Contracting Officer/Agency the offeror contracted with and faxed or emailed directly to the Contracting Officer as indicated below. Note: The Contracting Officer will not accept surveys faxed or emailed by the offeror. Offerors should use every diligent effort to follow-up with each Office/Agency to ensure the Contracting Officer receive the Past Performance Questionnaire no later than the offer due date/time.

1. Fax to (618) 220-6248, Attn: Lynette Stevenson

2. Email to lynette.stevenson@ustranscom.mil and belfield.collymore@ustranscom.mil.

c. Past Performance worksheet. Offerors shall utilize the worksheet at Attachment 9 to expand on the work performed for the three references provided in the response to paragraph (b)(10)(a). Offerors shall complete and return the past performance worksheet (attachment 9) with their Volume III proposal.

Paragraph (b)(11) is tailored to read as follows:

Offers shall be submitted on the SF 1449. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation shall be excluded from consideration.

Paragraph (b)(12) Proposal Format is added to read as follows:

a. General Information.

1. Proposals shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and to substantiate the stated information. Proposals shall not rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their company or experience and will use this information to evaluate the offer. Elaborate formats, bindings, or color presentations are not desired or required.

2. Proposal Preparation Costs – This Request for Proposal (RFP) does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the offerors’s proposal or in making any necessary studies for the preparation thereof, or for any visit the Contracting Officer may request for the purpose of clarification of the proposal or for preparation of negotiations. By the submission of its offer, the offeror assumes all associated costs.

3. Offerors shall submit written (hard copy) proposal materials as described in paragraph 6 below and in the quantities of each volume as stated. In the event of a conflict between the hard copy and the electronic version of the proposal on CD-ROM, the hard copy will be considered the correct version and will prevail. Facsimile or emailed proposals WILL NOT be accepted.

4. Hand Carried Proposals - ACCESS TO SCOTT AFB FOR DELIVERY OF HAND CARRIED PROPOSAL.

Offerors are cautioned that when hand carrying proposals to the depository (508 Scott Drive, Building 1900W, 1st Floor, Scott AFB, IL 62225) those individuals not affiliated with this installation must obtain visitors’ passes prior to entrance. Offerors should contact Lynette Stevenson at (618) 220-7055 or lynette.stevenson@ustranscom.mil for a Visitor’s Pass that can be picked up at the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is located at the “Shiloh gate” Some delays can be anticipated for visitors to process through the Visitor Center and Offerors should allow sufficient time to obtain visitors’ passes in order that they may arrive at the depository to submit their proposal within the time-frame specified by the Contracting Officer. Late proposals will be processed in accordance with FAR 15.208, Submission, Modification, Revision and Withdrawals of Proposals.

5. Offerors shall complete blocks 17a, and 30 a, b, and c of the SF 1449. In addition, include signed amendments to the RFP, if applicable. In doing so, the offeror assents to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP, with attachments. Offerors shall identify the individuals authorized to obligate their company contractually.

Offerors shall also identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

6. Offerors shall submit their proposals in four(4) separate volumes as follows:

Volume I: Technical Capability Proposal – Original and three (3) copies.

In addition, offerors shall provide an electronic version of the technical capability proposal on CD-ROM in Microsoft Office Word 2007 format.

Volume II: Staffing Proposals Original and three (3) copies.

In addition, offerors shall provide an electronic version of the staffing proposal on CD-ROM in Microsoft Office Word 2007 format.

Volume III: Past Performance Proposal – Original and three (3) copies.

In addition, offerors shall provide an electronic version of the past performance proposal on CD-ROM in Microsoft Office Word 2007 format.

Volume IV: Price Proposal – Original and three (3) copies.

In addition, offerors shall provide an electronic version of the price proposal on a separate CD-ROM from Volumes I, II, and III.

7. Volume Content:

Cover Page: Title of the proposal, volume number, solicitation number, original or copy number of the volume, name/address/phone/fax and email of offeror.

Table of Contents: Provide a table of contents with sufficient detail to easily allow the location of important elements. The use of tabs and dividers is encouraged.

8. Volume Page Limitations:

Volume I: The technical capability proposal is limited to a maximum of eighteen (18) pages inclusive of any charts, diagrams, and/or other graphics. All pages shall be numbered. The font shall be no smaller than 12 point.

The font size in graphics, text boxes and tables may be reduced to 10 point. The page limit identified above does not include the cover page, table of contents, and any amendments.

Volume II: The Staffing Approach proposal is limited to a maximum of twelve (12) pages in length inclusive of any charts, diagrams, and/or other graphics. All pages shall be numbered. The font shall be no smaller than 12 point. The font size in graphics, text boxes and tables may be reduced to 10 point. The page limit identified above does not include the cover page and table of contents.

Volume III: The past performance proposal is limited to twelve (12) pages. One page for each reference and 3 pages for each worksheet. The font shall be no smaller than 10 point. The page limit identified above does not include the cover page, subcontractor consent letter, and table of contents.

Volume IV: The price proposal is limited to seven (7) pages. The price proposal is strictly limited to price information. Tab 1 shall contain the IDIQ Labor Rates (attachment 3) and tab 2 shall contain the Task Order Level Pricing (attachement 4). The page limit identified above does not include the cover page and table of contents.

b. Volume I – Technical Capability Proposal.

1. It is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure the completeness of the technical proposal. Understanding of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements shall be demonstrated by more than a reiteration of the PWS.

Repeating the PWS without sufficient elaboration shall not be acceptable. Statements such as “the offeror understands,” “can or will comply with all the requirements of the PWS,” or “standard procedures will be employed,” are insufficient.

2. The volume shall address offerors’ Technical Capability and include all information required for proposal evaluation. Offerors shall outline the company’s concept of operations, including its skills and capability to meet the requirements of this acquisition. Offerors shall demonstrate capability and experience in the areas of understanding of the work as described in paragraph (b)(4) below.

3. The Government will evaluate offerors’ technical capability to determine the degree to which the information provided by offerors in their proposal demonstrates the offerors’ ability to manage, supervise, and perform in accordance with the contract requirements and the sub-factors listed below:

Sub-Factor 1 – Technical Approach for ID/IQ: The offeror shall submit a sound plan for accomplishing the requirements of the ID/IQ Performance Work Statement (PWS). The plan shall provide a logical approach that ensures timely support for all tasks as described in the PWS.

Sub-Factor 2 – Technical Approach for Task Order 0001: The offeror shall submit a sound plan for accomplishing the requirements of the PWS for Task Order 0001. The plan shall provide a logical approach that ensures timely support for all tasks as described in the PWS.

4. The volume shall exclude any reference to the price aspects of the proposal. Each page of each copy should include the following legend: Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.

c. Volume II – Staffing Proposal.

1. The volume shall address offerors’ Staffing approach.

Subfactor 1 – Staffing Approach for ID/IQ: Offerors shall submit a personnel matrix which identifies all labor categories and level of experience to be used in performing the contract. Offerors shall correlate positions by labor category to the task areas within the PWS. Offeror’s staffing approach shall address personnel knowledge and experience in the following areas:

(a) Specific knowledge of DoD AIT/ITV and identification policies/issues

(b) Experience with national, international and DoD AIT/ITV standards

(c) Experience with AIT/ITV implementation /integration, interfaces with system architecture and data analysis

(d) Experience and knowledge of various AIT/ITV technologies and devices

Subfactor 2 – Staffing Approach for Task Order 1: Offerors’ shall submit a personnel matrix which identifies all labor categories and level of experience to be used in performing the contract. Offerors shall correlate positions by labor category to the subtask areas within the PWS.

2. The volume shall exclude any reference to the price aspects of the proposal. Each page of each copy should include the following legend: Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.

d. Volume III – Past Performance Proposal.

1. Past Performance Information. This volume shall include present/past performance information required in FAR Clause 52.212-1 (b)(10) and addendum. This volume shall provide information on the Offeror's performance under prior or current Government and commercial contracts the Offeror considers relevant in demonstrating its ability to perform the proposed effort. Past performance should be provided for the prime and subcontractor(s), be relevant to the team member's role, and be in proportion with the team members' responsibility - based on percentage of contract value. Note, the Government will not be bound by any statements made by the Offeror in making its own relevancy determinations.

2. Some examples of present and past performance the Government will consider relevant are:

(a) Performance of program management support of Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) and In-Transit Visibility (ITV) initiatives and/or projects that include identification of requirements, scheduling and life-cycle management.

(b) Performance of Functional Support that includes identifying AIT/ITV gaps, policy shortfalls and efforts to eliminate them.

(c) Performance of Technical Support that includes involvement with national, international and DoD standards and data schemas.

(d) Successful experience assessing emerging AIT/ITV technologies for potential utilization within the DoD.

(e) Performance of conducting analysis and developing metrics relating to AIT/ITV.

3. Subcontractor Consent. Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor’s consent. Provide with the proposal a letter from each subcontractor that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement, consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor.

4. The volume shall exclude any reference to the price aspects of the proposal. Each page of each copy should include the following legend: Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.

e. Volume IV – Price Proposal.

1. This volume shall consist of the offerors’ proposed price. Offeror’s price proposal shall consist of Attachment 3

– IDIQ Labor Rates and Attachment 4 – Task Order Level Pricing.

2. The price proposal documentation shall be submitted separately from all other executed RFP documents.

Offerors are cautioned that no reference to proposed price(s) shall be made in any other volumes but Volume IV.

Paragraph (b)(13) is added to read as follows:

Submission Requirements, Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): The Contractor's attention is directed to FAR, Subpart 9.5, "Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest." The Offeror shall represent within the proposal that, to the best of the Offeror's knowledge, there are no relevant facts or circumstances concerning any past, present, or potential contracts or financial interest relating to the work to be performed, which could give rise to an organizational conflict of interest, as described in FAR, Subpart 9.5. In the event an actual or potential organizational conflict of interest exists, the Offeror shall instead, (1) identify the relevant facts or circumstances concerning any past, present, or potential contracts or financial interest relating to the work to be performed, and (2) submit a mitigation plan to the Contracting Officer with the proposal, that effectively demonstrates how the Offeror will mitigate any actual or potential organizational conflict of interest while supporting this contract and any other USTRANSCOM contract. As a part of the proposal, the Offeror shall provide the Contracting Officer with information of previous or ongoing work that is in any way associated with this solicitation. The Contracting Officer will review mitigation plans to determine whether award to the Offeror is consistent with FAR, Subpart 9.5.

If the Contracting Officer determines that no conflict would arise or that the mitigation plan adequately protects the interest of the Government, the Offeror will be eligible for award. If the Contracting Officer determines that the mitigation plan is inadequate, remedial actions will be considered, including elimination from the solicitation process, termination of related contract efforts already awarded, or negotiation of the mitigation plan. The above restrictions shall be included in all subcontracts, teaming arrangements, and other agreements calling for performance of work which is subject to the organizational conflict of interest restrictions identified in these provisions. The Government reserves the right, in case of a breach, misrepresentation or nondisclosure, to terminate the resultant contract, disqualify the Offeror from subsequent related contractual efforts, or pursue any remedy permitted by law, regulation or the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

Paragraph (b)(14) Protest Instructions is added to read as follows:

a. Protests, as defined in Section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-D

Directorate of Acquisition Mr. Belfield Collymore 508 Scott Drive, 1900W 1st Floor Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357

b. The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

Paragraph (b)(15) Submission of Offers and Questions is added:

a. Submit signed and dated offers to the address identified below at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation:

ATTN: Belfield Collymore

b. Formal communications, such as requests for clarification, questions, and/or written information concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to:

ATTN: Belfield Collymore

Or facsimile: 618-220-6248

Or email: belfield.collymore@ustranscom.mil and courtesy copy lynette.stevenson@ustranscom.mil

c. The request shall be in the following format:

Reference: Section _____, Page _____, Paragraph _____ Question: ______________________________________

Written questions will be answered in writing and provided to all offerors via www.fbo.gov. Due to the time required to research a question and provide an answer, questions received less than 10 calendar days prior to the due date of offers specified in this solicitation may not be answered.

Paragraph (c) is changed to read as follows:

Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

Paragraph (b)(16) Facility Clearance is added:

At a minimum, the offeror shall possess a Secret facility clearance at the time of contract award. If the offeror does not possess a Top Secret facility clearance at the time of contract award, the offeror shall obtain a Top Secret facility clearance by 31 August 2014. The contractor shall make every reasonable effort to facilitate the clearance process.

If the contractor does not possess a Top Secret facility clearance by 31 August 2014, the Government and contractor shall complete a bilateral no-cost contract termination. The 31 August 2014 date may be extended at the Government’s discretion if the delay in obtaining a Top Secret facility clearance is due to a delay in the Government’s clearance process.

(End of Summary of Changes)