M00264-17-T-0140_Amended_Conformed_Copy.odt

SOLICITATION FOR BASE LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES

CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Mrs. Monica Curley

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Businesses. The applicable NAICS code is 541614 – Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services with a size standard of $15M. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) and subsequent order are set-aside exclusively for only those authorized Small Businesses. Quotes from other than these vendors will not be considered. This is a RFQ for Base Law Enforcement Management Support Services. The Government intends to award a single firm fixed-price contract as a result of this solicitation. This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

M00264-17-T-0140 is issued as a RFQ to provide the Government the following services: Contractor shall provide non-personal services for the Law Enforcement and Corrections Branch (PSL) requirement for contractor support to establish and maintain the standardization and the centralized program management and fielding of law enforcement equipment and provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support for Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) requirements.

Contractor/Quoter: __________________________________

Cage Code: __________________________________

Tax ID Number: __________________________________

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES:

Questions: All questions must be received by 21 June 2017 at 03:00 PM EDT. All questions submitted for this solicitation must be electronically sent to monica.curley@usmc.mil.

Note: Due to the firewall at Quantico, please be advised that it is the Quoter’s responsibility to ensure all electronic submittals of questions are received by the Contracting Officer in the timeframe given above.

Quotes: Quotes must be received by the Contracting Officer no later than 19 July 2017 at 3:00 PM ET.

See FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 Addendums of this solicitation for detailed information regarding submission of quotes.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

The service required is to support analysis of manning requirements for Marine Corps Police forces in direct support of MROC decisions; capability document development in support of fielding appropriate training and equipment to Marine Corps Police Forces which include the community of Criminal Investigations, Military Working Dogs, Corrections, Special Incident Response, Physical Security Specialists, Accident Investigations, and Patrol. Services provided shall be in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

This line item is all inclusive of any necessary travel in support of this requirement, as specified in the PWS.

Period of Performance:

02 September 2017 to 01 September 2017

Firm Fixed-Price

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 INTRODUCTION The Law Enforcement and Corrections Branch (PSL) require contractor support to begin the standardization and the centralized program management and fielding of law enforcement, corrections, and criminal investigations equipment.

2.0 BACKGROUND

2.1. The lack of standardization and the centralized management and fielding of law enforcement, corrections, and criminal investigations equipment have plagued the Marine Corps’ Law Enforcement (LE) community for several years. In order to address this issue, the Marine Corps Police Force (MCPF) Operational Advisory Group has established the Family of Law Enforcement Equipment (FoLEE) Integrated Product Team (IPT). The mission of the FoLEE IPT is to address the Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities – Policy (DOTMLPF-P) implications of establishing standard sets of equipment fielded to Marine Corps LE personnel within the parameters of the Marine Corps’ requirements and acquisition processes.

4.1. Facilitate of Military Police Officer Basic Issue kit requirements through the Family of Law Enforcement Equipment (FoLEE) Integrated Product Team (IPT) and the Marine Corps Police Force Operational Advisory Group (MCPF OAG). Under no circumstances will the final performance period extend beyond 12 months. This shall include:

4.1.1 Develop a Capabilities Production Document (CPD)

4.1.2 Produce a Requirements Memorandum which includes clarification of any Marine Corps specific requirements.

4.2. Assist in the identification of requirements to support the standardization, policy development, acquisition, sustainment and supportability of LE material and non-material needs for Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and the Military Working Dogs (MWD).

This shall include:

4.2.1. Producing a Standardized list of Basic Issue equipment that identifies all items organic to the Marine Corps supply system for inclusion into an Approved Product List (APL).

4.3. Facilitate requirements Integrated Product Teams (IPT), Working Groups (WG), Operational Advisory Groups (OAG) and other forums associated with this task as required.

This shall include:

4.3.1. Providing after actions reports for the PSL Branch as they relate to working groups, the FoLEE IPT, and the MCPF OAG.

4.4. Preparation of draft documents as required by the Marine Corps Requirement Development Processes (Urgent Universal Needs Statement (UUNS), Universal Needs Statement (UNS), Table of Organization and Equipment Change Request (TOECR), Marine Corps Capabilities Based Assessment (MC CBA), Change Recommendation for Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities – Policy (DOTMLPF-P) implications (DCR)) for Law Enforcement and Corrections Branch requirements.

4.5 Perform the necessary analysis and studies of new and existing requirements when changes to existing support concepts and/or resources are anticipated. These analyses shall include recommendations to enable the Government to make informed decisions. This shall include:

4.5.1. Proving Program Evaluation Board (PEB) Review briefs for POM-19

4.5.2. Providing Capability Enhancement Briefs for POM-19

4.5.3 Preparing after actions reports for the PSL Branch as they relate to Program Evaluation Boards (PEB)/Capability Program Managers (CPM) briefings, sessions, meetings, etc.

4.6. Submit Monthly Status Reports. These reports shall address:

4.6.1. A summary of work performed for the reporting period.

4.6.2. Progress toward open efforts

4.6.3. Planned actions towards new efforts.

4.7 Travel Schedule

The Contractor will be required to travel in to two (2) Marine Corps Police Force Operational Advisory Groups (MCPF OAG) (San Diego/Quantico), one Marine Corps Supply System Equipment walkthrough (East Coast) and one onsite multi-service configuration program review (Ft Leonard Wood, MO) in the performance of this requirement. Travel costs shall not be reimbursable under the Contract. The Contractor shall reflect the anticipated cost of the travel within the firm fixed-priced Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure identified.

Contractor costs for Government authorized travel are included in this contract. All travel shall be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-46 “Travel Costs”. The firm fixed-priced CLINs shall include all travel directly associated with performance of this award.

The Contractor is responsible for implementing a travel management program that ensures adherence to procedures and suitable controls to prevent unauthorized cost incurrence. Travel authorization requires pre-approval of responsible government staff prior to incurring costs. Travel is to be authorized by the COR prior to any travel commencing on this award. All travel costs will be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 Travel Costs.

DELIVERABLES

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The performance standards for this PWS are stated in the PRS below.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEY (PRS)

-Observation -Customer Feedback Positive/negative performance rating

-Observation -Customer Feedback Positive/negative performance rating

-Observation -Customer Feedback Positive/negative performance rating

-Observation -Customer Feedback Positive/negative performance rating

-Observation -Customer Feedback Positive/negative performance rating

-Observation -Customer Feedback Positive/negative performance rating

-Observation -Customer Feedback Positive/negative performance rating

-Observation -Customer Feedback Positive/negative performance rating

7.0 NMCARS 5237(90)

5237.102-90 Enterprise-wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA)

(a) DoD contracting activities awarding or administering contracts shall incorporate the following Enterprise-wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA) standard language into all contracts which include services, provided the organization that is receiving or benefiting from the contracted service is a Department of Defense organization, including reimbursable appropriated funding sources from non-DoD executive agencies where the Defense Component requiring activity is the executive agent for the function performed. The reporting requirement does not apply to situations where a Defense Component is merely a contracting agent for another executive agency. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are:

(1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment;

(2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities;

(3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities;

(4) D, Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunications, IT and Telecom- Telecommunications Transmission (D304) and Internet (D322) ONLY;

(5) S, Utilities ONLY;

(6) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY.

(b)The standard language to be inserted is: “The contractor shall report contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Base Law Enforcement Management Support Services via a secure data collection site. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are:

(1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment;

(2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities;

(3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities;

(4) D, Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunications, IT and Telecom- Telecommunications Transmission (D304) and Internet (D322) ONLY;

(5) S, Utilities ONLY;

(6) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY.

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

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52.212-1 ADDENDUM “INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS”

1. Multiple Offers

1.1 Quoters shall not submit multiple quotes presenting alternative terms and conditions for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

2. Overview

2.1 The Marine Corps Installations – National Capital Region (MCI-NCR) has a requirement for Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Law Enforcement and Corrections Branch (PSL). In accordance with FAR Part 12 and Part 13, the MCI-NCR Regional Contracting Office is issuing a solicitation for the acquisition of Law Enforcement Management Support, as a follow-on effort to the current contract. The projected workload described in the solicitation reflects the historical workload. The requirement for this solicitation remains the same as M00264-16-P-0219. The current contract has a total of one (1) full time equivalent (FTE). The suggested labor category is Logistics Analyst for all tasks; however, quoters may recommend/quote other labor categories. The successful quoter will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) at the time of award. Providing a signed NDA is not an evaluation factor or an element of an evaluation factor; however, it is a compliance requirement.

Required specifications are listed in Schedule of Supplies/Services and a Performance Work Statement (PWS) within this solicitation. The Government intends to make a single firm fixed-price (FFP) award as a result of the solicitation and it is the Government’s intent to award on an “all-or-none” basis to satisfy this requirement. Under no circumstances will the final performance period extend beyond 12 months. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions with vendors. Vendors should not expect requests for clarification or additional information from the Government. Award will be based on the initial evaluation of quotes received in response to the solicitation. Therefore, quoters are cautioned that their initial quotes should contain their best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions with vendors if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

2.2 The Government will award a single award resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, represents the best value to the Government, price, and other factors considered. The following factors, listed in descending order of importance, shall be used to evaluate quotes:

In determining the best value, Factor 1 - Technical Capability is more important than Factor 2 – Past Performance, but all non-price factors (Factors 1 and 2) when combined, are significantly more important than Factor 3 – Price. Although Factor 3 – Price, is the least important factor, it becomes increasingly more important when Quoters receive similar ratings for the non-price factors.

2.3 Each Quoter shall submit a quote that clearly and concisely describes its response to the requirements of the solicitation. Use of general or vague statements such as “standard procedures will be used” will not satisfy this requirement. Unnecessary elaboration or presentations beyond what is sufficient to present a complete and effective solution are not desired and may be construed as a lack of understanding of the requirement.

3. Guidance

Quotes must be prepared in accordance with these instructions. Failure to do so may result in the Quoter’s submission being determined unacceptable and ineligible for award. Each Quoter’s submission shall be screened by the Contracting Officer upon receipt to ensure completeness and compliance with the instructions contained in the Request for Quote (RFQ). Elimination of a Quoter is at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer.

The purpose of this procurement is to obtain Law Enforcement Management support services as outlined in the Performance Work Statement.

4. Confidential Information

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its amendments have resulted in an increasing number of requests from outside the Government for copies of award qualifications and quotes/proposals submitted to federal agencies. If a Quoter’s submissions contain information that he/she believes should be withheld from such requestors under FOIA on the grounds that they contain “trade secrets and commercial or financial information” (5 USC 552(b)(4)), the Quoter should mark its submissions in the following manner:

The following notice should be placed on the title page: “Some parts of this document, as identified on individual pages, are considered by the submitter to be privileged or confidential trade secrets or commercial or financial information not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Material considered privileged or confidential on such grounds is contained on page(s) _______.”

Each individual item considered privileged or confidential under FOIA should be marked with the following notice: “The data or information is considered confidential or privileged, and is not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.”

5. Submission of Questions and Quotes

5.1 Questions

All questions must be received by 05 July 2017 at 1:00 PM EDT. All questions submitted for this solicitation must be electronically sent to the following e-mail addresses: monica.curley@usmc.mil

Note: Due to the firewall at Quantico, please be advised that it is the Quoter’s responsibility to ensure all electronic submittals of questions are received by the Contracting Officer in the timeframe given above.

5.2 Quotes

Quotes must be received by the Contracting Officer no later than 19 July 2017 at 3:00 PM EST. In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the effort involved in the quotes evaluation process, all Quoters must comply with the following instructions for quote format and content. Quotes that do not comply with these instructions may be considered non-responsive and may render the Quote ineligible for award. Quotes may be sent either electronically via electronic mail or via Federal Express, private courier, hand delivered, or mailed, to the following address:

MCI-NCR, Regional Contracting Office 2010 Henderson Road Attention: Monica Curley Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, VA 22134

Quotes sent electronically shall be submitted to the following e-mail addresses and received by the time and date specified in Paragraph 5.2: monica.curley@usmc.mil

5.3 Quote Format

In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the time for quote evaluation Quoters should submit their quotes in accordance with the format and content specified.

Microsoft Office compatible;

1 inch margins on all sides and printable on 8.5” x 11” paper;

Printable on 11 x 14 inch for foldouts, matrixes, Work Breakdown Structure, if preferred;

Single-spaced typed lines;

No photographs or hyperlinks are permitted; and

5.4 Quote Content

Each quote shall contain the following volumes/sections:

How the quoter proposes to handle the complexities and minimize risks that are inherent in the PWS requirements; and

Demonstrate that the proposed personnel in direct support of the PWS show experience, expertise, qualifications, and direct correlation to the PWS requirements.

Letter of Commitment (if required). Letters of Commitment are required for personnel not currently employed by the Quoter.

Self-Assessment of the PPQ (Per listed firm). The Self-Assessment shall consist of a summary write up detailing the services provided demonstrating that such services are same in size and scope of the services required in this solicitation, Customer; Contract/Task Order Number; Program name; Period of Performance; Contract type; and Total contract value.

Price – NTE 10 pages and shall include:

*The price quote shall be a separate volume from the Technical and Past Performance.

Name of Firm, CAGE code, Tax ID, Solicitation Number, and Vendor POC and Alternate POC information (name, title, telephone number, email);

Supplies and Services Prices; and

Supporting material including proposed labor categories, labor hours, and labor rates

If a quote volume exceeds the above page limitations, all pages in excess of the limitation for each volume will not be considered in order that all quotes are treated equally.

The Quoter shall demonstrate the ability, resources, and experience required to perform the requirements in the PWS, including the detailed procedures and methods to be used. All information must be presented in sufficient depth for the Government to make a comprehensive evaluation of the Quoter’s understanding of the PWS and the Quoter’s capability for successful performance. Pricing Information shall not appear anywhere in the Technical and past performance volumes of the quote, which shall address only the technical requirements as discussed in Section 5.5. The price quote shall be a separate document.

5.5. Technical Volume

Factor 1 – Technical Capability

The Quoter’s technical quote shall not exceed 30-pages and shall include the Compliance Matrix, discussion of Factor (1) Technical Capability and Factor, and Letter of Commitment (if required). If providing a title page and/or executive summary, (to include company’s mission statement), such pages are excluded from the 30-page limit.

The Quoter shall identify any Key Personnel, who may include the Project Manager and shall include resumes for all Key Personnel and Letters of Commitment for all Key Personnel who are not currently employed by the Quoter.

The Quoter shall address Factor 1 - Technical Capability. The Technical Capability shall include:

Provide a demonstrated understanding of the performance work statement (PWS) requirements;

Demonstrate how the quoter proposes to handle the complexities and minimize risks that are inherent in the PWS requirements; and

Demonstrate that the proposed personnel in direct support of the PWS show experience, expertise, qualifications, and direct correlation to the PWS requirements.

Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known, i.e. descriptions of previous projects performed for the Government, cannot be considered as a part of the quote unless physically incorporated in the quote. Clarity, completeness, and conciseness are essential.

Letters of Commitment for all Key Personnel who are not currently employed by the Quoter

5.6 Past Performance Volume

Factor 2 - Past Performance

The Quoter’s past performance quote shall not exceed 15-pages, not including the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). The quote should address the quality of a Quoter’s recent (performed within three (3) years of the RFQ issued date) and relevant (similar in size and scope) past performance based on the input received by the Quoter, its references and other reliable sources contacted by the Government. For those efforts currently being performed, the quoter must have performed for at least six (6) months from the date of issuance of this RFQ. Quoters that have no record of past performance (i.e. new businesses) must submit a signed and dated past performance certification statement to that effect. The Quoter should provide at least three (3) references demonstrating relevant past performance to demonstrate the quality of performing the same or similar services within the last three (3) years. Include the following fields:

Customer;

Contract/Task Order Number;

Program name;

Period of Performance;

Contract type;

Total contract value;

Identification of any Key Personnel involved who will be assigned to this contract; and

Names/Telephone numbers/e-mail for the Procuring Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative, Government Project Manager, or other Point of Contact with technical knowledge of the past performance sufficient to complete the PPQ.

The PPQ is included as an attachment (Attachment I) to the RFQ. The Quoter shall provide a copy of the PPQ to each of their listed references with instruction to return to Monica Curley at monica.curley@usmc.mil no later than 19 July 2017 at 3:00 pm EST.

The Government may request additional past performance information from others using a PPQ. The Government may also use other information such as Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), DoD Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) data available from Government sources to evaluate a Quoter’s past performance. The Government reserves the right to limit or expand the number of references it decides to contact and to contact references other than those provided by the Quoter.

5.7 Price Volume

Factor 3 – Price

The Quoter’s price quote shall not exceed 10-pages, including a Formal Quote Letter and Price Quote corresponding to the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure. The Price Quote should reflect the Quoter’s best pricing available. Supporting materials shall include proposed labor categories, labor hours, and labor rates. Pricing information shall not appear anywhere in the Technical Volume.

(End of Provision)

52.212-2 ADDENDUM “EVALUATION OF QUOTES”

1. General:

1.1 The Government will select the best overall Quoter, based on integrated assessment of the evaluation factors described below. The Government will award a single firm-fixed price award resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, represents the best value to the Government, price, and other factors considered.

The following factors, listed in descending order of importance, shall be used to evaluate quotes:

Factor 1 Technical Capability;

Factor 2 Past Performance; and

Factor 3 Price

1.2 Relative Importance of Factors. The relative importance of each factor, listed in descending order of importance, is as follows: Factor 1 - Technical Capability, Factor 2 – Past Performance, and Factor 3 – Price. In determining the best value, Factor 1 - Technical Capability is more important than Factor 2 – Past Performance. All non-price factors (Factors 1 and 2) when combined, are significantly more important than Factor 3 – Price. Although Factor 3 – Price, is the least important factor, it becomes increasingly more important when Quoters receive similar ratings for the non-price factors. Prospective Quoters are forewarned that a quote meeting solicitation requirements with the lowest evaluated price may not be selected if award to a higher evaluated priced Quoter is determined to be most advantageous to the Government.

1.3 The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award without discussions with Quoters. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

2. Technical Volume

2.1 Factor 1 - Technical Capability.

2.1.1 The technical capability will be evaluated for its quality and the extent to which the quoter’s approach on how well the Quoter demonstrates their technical approach is capable of accomplishing of all requirements outlined in the tasks in the PWS. The Government will evaluate the Quoter’s approach to ensure there is a clear understanding of the procedures required to provide the Law Enforcement Management support. The Government will evaluate the quoter’s approach of the relevant technical processes and support outlined in the PWS. Evidence of the quality of the technical capability/approach includes:

Provide a demonstrated understanding of the performance work statement (PWS) requirements;

Demonstrate how the quoter proposes to handle the complexities and minimize risks that are inherent in the PWS requirements; and

Demonstrate that the proposed personnel in direct support of the PWS show experience, expertise, qualifications, and direct correlation to the PWS requirements.

Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known, i.e. descriptions of previous projects performed for the Government, cannot be considered as a part of the quote unless physically incorporated in the quote. Clarity, completeness, and conciseness are essential.

Letters of Commitment for all Key Personnel who are not currently employed by the Quoter

2.3 Adjectival Ratings for Factor 1 – Technical Capability

2.3.1 The Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) will assign Factor 1 an adjectival rating from the Table below that best describes their consensus evaluation of the factor being evaluated, and will identify each quote’s strengths, weaknesses and deficiencies.

Combined Technical/Risk Rating:

2.3.2 A quote that receives a final “Unacceptable” rating for Factor 1 will result in the entire quote being determined to be “Unacceptable”. An unacceptable quote will not be considered for award.

3 Past Performance Volume

3.1 Factor 2 - Past Performance.

The Government will evaluate the Quoter on performance under existing and prior Government contracts and or task orders for similar products or services. Quoters shall submit no more than six (6) total recent and relevant performance efforts for evaluation. Information on up to three (3) recent contracts performed by a Quoter’s significant teaming partners / subcontractors and significant subcontractors considered most relevant in demonstrating their ability to perform the proposed effort may be submitted. The Government considers a significant subcontractor and / or teaming partner to be a company who provides 20% or more of the support required, and / or a company who provides a critical portion of the effort required and / or influences the results of performance. The maximum number of past performance efforts submitted by the prime Quoter and its teaming partners may not exceed six (6) total. Therefore, if three subcontractor efforts are submitted, the maximum number of efforts submitted by the prime would be three efforts.

A current point of contact for each past performance effort shall be provided by completing the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment I). References other than those identified by Quoters may be contacted by the Government, and the information received from those other references may be used in the past performance evaluation. In the case of offerors for which there is no information on past performance or where past contract performance information is not available, the quoter may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past contract performance. In this case, the quoter’s past performance is unknown and assigned a performance confidence rating of “neutral”.

Past performance information may be obtained from any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not be limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and, the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). The Past Performance Evaluation Team may review this past performance information and determine the quality and usefulness as it applies to the Past Performance Confidence Assessment. More recent and relevant performance may have a greater impact on the Performance Confidence Assessment than a less recent or relevant effort. A strong record of recent and relevant past performance may be considered more advantageous to the Government. If a PPIRS entry exists for the proposed past performance effort, the information and ratings contained in the PPIRS entry will take precedence for the Past Performance Evaluation Team over any other source of past performance information.

3.1.1 Past Performance Recency Assessment: Recent efforts are those which have been performed during any portion of the last three (3) years from date of issuance of this RFQ, including those efforts currently being performed. For those efforts currently being performed, the Quoter must have been performing for at least six (6) months from the date of issuance of this RFQ to qualify as a recent effort. Past performance information that is not considered recent and will not be further evaluated. However, if any part of the performance submitted falls within the recency timeframe, the contract / task order in its entirety may be evaluated. For each instance of a Quoter’s past performance that meets the recency timeframe, Government evaluators will then assess relevancy of that instance of past performance. Quoter’s past performance that does not meet the recency timeframe will not be further evaluated.

3.1.2 Past Performance Relevancy Assessment: If the Government evaluators consider the Quoter’s past performance reference to be recent, then the Government will assess the relevancy of the referenced past performance task order / contract in accordance with the Past Performance relevancy definitions in the table below. The Government shall evaluate relevancy by assessing whether the past performance effort proposed is relevant to the Technical Capability Factor, Management Approach Factor, and the Price Factor contained in the RFQ. Evaluations will not assess an overall relevancy rating at the Factor level. Further, the Government is not bound by the Quoter’s opinion of relevancy. The past performance questionnaires and information obtained from other sources will also be used to establish the degree of relevancy, which will inform quality rating for past performance.

The following table reflects the Past Performance Relevancy Ratings:

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings:

3.1.3 Past Performance Quality Assessment: Aspects of quality include how well a Quoter meets or exceeds contractual requirements, how problems encountered in the course of contract performance were addressed, and the effectiveness of corrective actions taken. The Government evaluators will consider the performance quality of recent, relevant efforts. Past performance efforts that are not deemed both relevant and recent will not be further evaluated for quality. For each recent, relevant past performance citation reviewed, all aspects of performance that relate to this procurement may be considered. The quality assessment may result in positive or adverse findings. Adverse is defined as past performance information that supports a less than satisfactory rating on any evaluation element or any unfavorable comment received from sources without a formal rating system. For adverse information identified, the evaluation will consider the number and severity of the problems, mitigating circumstances, and the effectiveness of corrective actions that have resulted in sustained improvements. Process changes will only be considered when objectively measurable improvements in performance have been demonstrated.

The following evaluation levels and rating definitions shall be used in assessing the quality of each Quoter’s past performance with respect to the above listed elements and sub-elements.

Past Performance Quality Ratings:

3.1.4 Performance Confidence Assessment:

As a result of the recency, relevancy, and quality assessments, the Government evaluation team will then assign an integrated performance confidence assessment rating in accordance with the table below. The resulting performance confidence assessment rating is made at the past performance factor level and represents an overall evaluation of the Quoter’s past performance. A strong record of relevant past performance may be considered more advantageous to the Government. Likewise, a more relevant past performance record of favorable performance may receive a higher confidence rating and be considered more favorably than a less relevant record of favorable performance. An excellent recent and relevant past performance that occurred three (3) years ago may not affect the Performance Confidence Assessment as much as a recent and relevant effort that occurred within the last year and has an unsatisfactory performance. Also, an example of favorable recent and relevant performance of a prime Quoter will have greater weight than examples provided for the prime’s teaming partners / subcontractors, joint venture and / or significant subcontractor(s).

The following table reflects the Past Performance Confidence Assessment:

If a Quoter submits a no record of past performance certification statement and the Government has no information available regarding the Quoter’s past performance, that Quoter will receive a “neutral” confidence rating (i.e. the Quoter is evaluated neither favorably or unfavorably) for past performance. Quoters are advised that any contract reference submission that is not relevant or recent will not be further evaluated.

The evaluation will take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to the performance of tasks detailed in the PWS.

4 Price Volume

4.1 Factor 4 – Price

The Government will evaluate Quoter’s quoted prices, but this factor will not be given an adjectival rating. Quotes will be evaluated on completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness. Evaluation of the quoted prices for the services will be based on a comparison of quoted prices received in response to the solicitation and may also be based on a comparison to the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) along with any other relevant price analysis techniques defined in FAR 15.404-1(b). Note, that while FAR Part 15 does not apply to this procurement, the price analysis techniques defined in FAR 15.404-1 will be utilized as appropriate. Comparison of the quoted pricing is considered in the overall evaluation of “best value” to the Government based upon the anticipated level of competition.

The Government will review the pricing tables for completeness and accuracy. A determination will be made as to whether the Quoter properly completed the pricing tables. The Quoter’s quote will be checked for mathematical correctness to include the following:

1) Checking arithmetic in all computations; and

2) Ensuring all prices are summarized correctly.

4.2 Reasonableness

Reasonableness. For the price to be reasonable in its nature and amount, it should not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of a competitive business. Reasonableness takes into account the context of a given source selection, including current market conditions, general economic conditions, and other factors that affect the ability of a Quoter to perform the requirements. Normally, adequate price competition establishes a fair and reasonable price.

(End of Provision)

NOTE: Quoters are instructed to complete FAR 52.212-3 below ONLY if the annual representations and certifications are not completed electronically in the System for Award Management web site at www.sam.gov. If Quoter’s annual representations and certifications are complete and current in SAM, DO NOT complete and return 52.212-3 below.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site located at https://www.sam.gov/portal. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision --

“Administrative merits determination” means certain notices or findings of labor law violations issued by an enforcement agency following an investigation. An administrative merits determination may be final or be subject to appeal or further review. To determine whether a particular notice or finding is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“Arbitral award or decision” means an arbitrator or arbitral panel determination that a labor law violation occurred, or that enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes an award or decision that is not final or is subject to being confirmed, modified, or vacated by a court, and includes an award or decision resulting from private or confidential proceedings. To determine whether a particular award or decision is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“Civil judgment” means—

In paragraph (h) of this provision: A judgment or finding of a civil offense by any court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) In paragraph (s) of this provision: Any judgment or order entered by any Federal or State court in which the court determined that a labor law violation occurred, or enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes a judgment or order that is not final or is subject to appeal. To determine whether a particular judgment or order is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“DOL Guidance” means the Department of Labor (DOL) Guidance entitled: ``Guidance for Executive Order 13673, `Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces' ''. The DOL Guidance, dated August 25, 2016, can be obtained from www.dol.gov/fairpayandsafeworkplaces.

“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) Concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127.