M00264-20-R-0002-0001.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

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answ ers to questions received from industry, make corrections in the PWS, and FAR

Addendums 52.212-1 and 52.212-2. Please Refer to the Summary of Changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 09-Jul-2020

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 M0026420R0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Jun-2020

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, 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

09-Jul-2020

CODE

MCINCR - RCO

2010 HENDERSON RD

JOEL MIRO MARQUEZ

QUANTICO VA 22134

M00264 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

M0026420R0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Question no. PWS section Question Response

1 What would be the period of performance for this requirement?

The base period of performance for this requirement will begin 24 December 2020 through 23 June 2021, followed by two twelve months option periods. Please see the referenced section "Delivery Information".

2 What is the Place of performance? Please reference PWS paragraph 3.3 for work locations.

3 3.5 If an Offeror can provide a management approach that is judged to be highly capable of effectively managing performance of said Offeror’s proposed technical solution, as stipulated in Basis for Contract

Award, would the government consider removing the

ISO and Project Management Institute verbiage from the solicitation to enable more competition on this opportunity?

Due to the nature of systems applied within this requirement, the Government feels the certifications referenced in PWS Section 3.5 are applicable and cannot deviate.

4 Page 23; In

Table 3

Will the government be issuing an amendment to correct the above CDRL and corresponding PWS paragraphs?

Yes, the Government will issue an amendment to correct the referenced CDRL.

5 Page 52;

Section 1.0

Please confirm this is an error and only 1 copy of

Vols 1, 2, and 3 are required to be emailed to the government POCs.

Yes, as stated in paragraph 1.0 on page 52, proposals will be accepted via email only. An amendment will revise paragraph 1.1.1 table eliminating the "Copies" column.

6 Page 55;

Section 1.5

Is there a page limit for each relevant past performance effort submitted?

Yes, the page limit for Volume 3, Factor 3 is 30 pages.

7 Page 56;

Section 1.5.5.1

Is there a different “Attachment 2” that offerors should be using to submit their “Past and Present

Information”?

The Attachment number is revised. Attachment

3 is the Past and Present Information Form.

8 Page 56;

Section 1.6.

There was no pricing template included with the RFP documents. Will the government be issuing an amendment with a pricing template for Offerors to use

There will not be a pricing template provided by the Government. The amendment will revise paragraph 1.6.3 to read "CLIN structure" and delete "pricing template".

9 Will offerors be allowed to bill DBA insurance to the

Travel CLINs? Or is DBA insurance to be included in the offeror’s labor rates?

No, DBA insurance should be included within the applicable tasks.

10 Page 12:

Section 3.3

Has this support been recently re-located from

Quantico to MATSS sitess?

Paragraph 3.3 identifies the necessary work sites for this requirement.

11 Page 12:

Section 3.3

Previous solicitations for this work required the

Program Manager be a Key billet located at MCB

Quantico. Does this indicate there is no longer an expectation for a billable Program Manager for this

Geographically dispersed contract that requires significant TECOM and HQMC coordination?

In a Performance Based requirement such as this, it is the Government’s intent to request the contractor’s solution as to how they propose to perform and support this effort. The contractor is requested to propose their solution in accordance with the RFP.

12 Task 4.4 already includes Fleet Ops onsite support

(operations coordinators) and network administration

(Information System Administrators). In order to receive competitive proposals will the government further clarify the level of effort by labor category, task area and location? Failure to provide this information is overly restrictive, and without this information, the RFP will greatly restrict competition and gives an advantage to the incumbent. Without this information arriving at a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) bid is not possible with any level of accuracy.

Based on the requirements listed within the

PWS, please provide the Government with your innovative technical approach to meeting the objectives outlined.

13 For OCONUS positions in Japan does the

Government consider per diem an allowable expense? If so, shall it be billed as an ODC or incorporated as part of the labor category hourly rate?

Yes, it is an allowable expense to be determined by the contractor in a performance based fixed price acquisition. It should be incorporated as a part of the task.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by reference:

52.228-3 Worker's Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) JUL 2014

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 - ADDENDUM

52.212-1 ADDENDUM TO INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1.0 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFERORS

In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the effort involved in the proposal evaluation process, all Offeror’s shall comply with the following instructions for proposal format and content.

Any proposal that does not comply with these instructions may be considered non-responsive and rendered ineligible for award.

All questions must be received by June 25, 2020 at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. All questions shall be submitted via email to Mr. Joel Miro, Contract Specialist, at joel.miro@usmc.mil and Christa Eggleston-Scott, Contracting Officer/Team Lead at christa.eggleston-sc@usmc.mil.

PLEASE NOTE: Your subject line should read “ATS Services Support RFP M00264-20-R-

0002-Questions”.

Proposals will be accepted via e-mail only. Proposals must be received following the date on

Block 8 to Mr. Joel Miro, Contract Specialist, at joel.miro@usmc.mil and Christa Eggleston-

Scott, Contracting Officer/Team Lead at christa.eggleston-sc@usmc.mil.

PLEASE NOTE: Your subject line should read “ATS Services Support RFP M00264-20-R-

0002-Proposal”.

1.1 Proposal Format

Contractors shall submit proposals via email.

1.1.1 In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the time for proposal evaluation, it is required that all Offeror’s submit their proposals in accordance with the format and content specified. All proposals shall meet the following format requirements:

Page Set up 8.5X 11 inch paper size

Single-spaced typed lines

1 inch margins on all sides

12 point font, Times New Roman for text material.

Graphs, drawings and “Screen Shots” of pictures depicting an element(s) of the proposed approach must be clear and legible; use no less than 10 point font and no more than 12 point font Times New Roman.

No photographs or hyperlinks are permitted.

Microsoft Office compatible files are required

Number of page limits required per volume is as follows:

Volume Volume Title Page Limit

1 Compliance Documentation No limit

Factor 1 Technical Capabilities and Staffing 40 pages

Factor 2: Management and Quality Processes 30 pages

3 Factor 3: Past Performance 30 pages

4 Factor 4: Price No limit

1.1.2: The proposal shall be prepared so when printed the proposal meets the format requirements.

The proposals submitted via email shall be compatible with and capable of being opened in mailto:joel.miro@usmc.mil mailto:joel.miro@usmc.mil

Microsoft Office Suite 2007 or Adobe Acrobat. All documentation shall be provided in Microsoft

Word format. All documents requiring signature shall be provided in PDF. Pricing information shall be provided in Microsoft Word and Excel format (completed CLIN structure and basis of estimates). All spreadsheets shall be in Microsoft Excel format such that each mathematical equation is obvious. No fields shall be password protected.

1.2. Proposal Content

Each proposal shall contain the following volumes/sections:

Volume 1: Compliance Documentation

Volume 2: Factor 1 – Technical Capabilities and Staffing and Factor 2 - Management and

Quality Processes

Volume 3: Factor 3 – Past Performance

Volume 4: Factor 4 – Price

1.3 Volume 1 - Compliance Documentation

The proposal shall comply with the following information:

1.3.1 Adherence to proposal format and content.

1.3.2 Include a cover letter with the following information:

1) The RFP number.

2) Company Information. Provide the name, address, DUNS number, CAGE

Code, and telephone number of the Offeror.

3) Authorized Personnel. Provide the name, title, telephone number, facsimile number, and e-mail address of the company/division point of contact that can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

4) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address.

5) Acknowledgment of Amendments (if applicable).

6) Agreement with terms. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFP. Offeror are to clearly detail any exceptions taken and the rationale for the exceptions taken to the

RFP. Please note that exceptions taken to the RFP may render the proposal unacceptable to the Government.

7) Identify any enclosures being transmitted.

8) State the length of proposal validity (at least a minimum of 180 days).

9) DRAFT DD254 IAW para 6.3.4

1.3.3 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Plan Submission: The Offeror shall submit its

OCI Mitigation Plan (if applicable) that addresses all actual or potential conflicts of interest in adequate detail for the Contracting Officer to determine whether an OCI exists or has been mitigated. The Offeror shall describe how the OCI Mitigation Plan was developed and the company's approach to avoiding, mitigating, or neutralizing any identified OCI risks. If an

Offeror determines that an actual or potential OCI does not exist, the Offeror shall include a statement to that effect as part of its proposal, and does not need to submit an OCI Plan.

1.3.3.1 To facilitate resolution of any potential or actual OCIs, Offerors are encouraged to submit their OCI Plans in advance of the proposal submission due date. The OCI Mitigation Plan shall specifically address the OCI disclosures required in this section, and explain how the prime will fully avoid, neutralize, or mitigate any OCIs, as indicated in FAR 9.5. As part of its OCI

Mitigation Plan, the Offeror must identify which contracts or subcontracts it will continue to support and those it intends to terminate or allow to lapse to eliminate any conflicts of interest.

The OCI Mitigation Plan shall also address other OCI resolution and mitigation measures to include the divestment of business units.

1.3.4 Include completed DD254 Security Clearance form (Attachment 1). The Offeror shall demonstrate its ability to meet the security requirements of the RFP.

and in accordance with the DD Form 254. The Contractor shall provide a completed DD Form

254, Contract Security Classification Specification filled out in blocks 6.a., 6b. and 6c. for the prime Contractor and blocks 7.a., 7.b., and 7.c. for any subContractors.

1.3.5 Offeror will be responsible for ensuring that its subContractor(s) meet(s) security policies and regulations in accordance with the DD Form 254 and applicable security policies and regulations. The proposal must provide sufficient information for the Government to validate the proposed information. The Offeror shall provide specific information that indicates any Facility

Clearance Level (FCL), Key Personnel and Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) issues and/or concerns by the Offeror, as indicated in the National Industrial Security Program

Operating Manual (NISPOM), that have not been properly negated. If no FOCI issues and concerns exist, the Offeror shall state it in the proposal. FCL and FOCI information shall include at least the following:

1. Company Name

2. Address and Zip Code

3. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

4. Facility Security Clearance Level

5. Safeguarding Level

1.4 Volume 2

1.4.1 Factor 1 – Technical Capabilities and Staffing: The proposal must clearly demonstrate the Offeror’s knowledge and understanding of the technical and programmatic requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), ensuring its discussion is not a reiteration and acceptance of the requirements from the PWS but rather a clear articulation of its ability to provide continuous quality support to the TECOM ATS Program. Documentation must include how the offeror proposes to handle the complexities and minimize risks that are inherent in the

PWS requirements. Documentation should show related experience, expertise, qualifications, and direct correlation to the PWS requirements; a staffing plan definitive enough to provide the

Government a clear understanding of how the Offeror intends to staff the requirement, use of team members, and integration of responsibilities to execute a performance-based solution; and innovative approaches in providing services required by the PWS. The proposal shall also include a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to include supporting material such as proposed labor categories and labor hours for each labor category as it relates to the RFP/PWS.

1.4.2 Factor 2 – Management and Quality Processes: The proposal shall provide a detailed and thorough approach that demonstrates the Offeror’s ability to effectively manage performance of the solicited effort at an acceptable quality level as outlined in Factor 1, including the

Contractor’s process for identifying, recruiting, retaining, and replacing personnel with the qualifications and capabilities proposed in Factor 1. The approach must clearly address the

Offeror’s understanding of the critical support areas, emerging issues, and risks associated with the support goals set forth in the PWS, and the management techniques, controls, processes, and quality provisions necessary to execute its approach.

1.5. Volume 3 – Factor 3 – Past Performance

1.5.1 Identify up to three recent, relevant efforts performed within five (5) years of the date of this proposal request, or affirmatively state that you have no recent, relevant past performance.

For each previous effort include the contract or task order number (No RFP number); dollar value; type of contract; period of performance; and an explanation of how it is relevant to this effort in terms of scope, scale, and complexity. Identify how much of the previous effort is relevant to the scope of the TECOM ATS requirement by dollar value (i.e. what was the dollar value of the portion of the work performed under the previous effort applicable to this PWS).

Each previous effort shall include the delivery date/period of performance of the contract.

1.5.2 For Single Award IDIQ contract past performance record, Contractor that holds an IDIQ, past performance records will counts as one (1) at the task order level.

1.5.3 For a Multiple Award IDIQ contract past performance record, Contractor that holds an

IDIQ, past performance records will counts as one (1) at the task order level

1.5.4 For classified contracts, provide past performance record ensuring that the contract scope of work is unclassified and that the information contained in the PWS is releasable at the unclassified level prior to using this information as a reference for this effort. If information is suitable for unclassified release, then, submit copy of the PWS and CLINs. This information shall be provided as an attachment to only the ORIGINAL copy of this volume.

1.5.5 Provide a current point of contact (POC) for each past performance record included in the proposal.

1.5.5.1 The Contractor shall submit a “Past and Present Information Form” (Attachment 3) for each reference submitted. For additional information regarding a particular reference beyond that which will fit on the form, the offeror may continue onto another sheet of paper. The Past and Present Information Form and any additional paper will count towards the page limit. The

Government shall use data provided by each offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources in the evaluation of past performance.

1.6 Volume 4 – Factor 4 – Price.

1.6.1 All information relating to pricing data shall be included in this volume. Spreadsheets must be submitted in Microsoft Excel 2007 (or later) with no macros. Data contained in the price volume must be consistent with data contained in Volume I and the filled-out CLINs in the

Request for Proposal. The price data should support the level of resources proposed in the technical and management volumes. The Contractor must provide sufficient price information to allow the Contracting Officer to determine the reasonableness of the proposed price. This is a firm-fixed-price effort; therefore, all labor rates and pricing totals shall be inclusive of all overhead, G&A, profit, etc. This information shall be incorporated in the pricing workbook, as an added worksheet in Microsoft Excel.

1.6.2 Due to the competitive nature of this procurement, the Government is not requesting submission of certified cost or pricing data. The Contractor shall not submit certified cost or pricing data substantiating the cost elements being proposed. If adequate competition is not obtained or should a situation develop that the Government will require submission of information other than cost or pricing data, the Contractor should be prepared to submit the cost or pricing data within five business days of request.

1.6.3 The Contractor shall use the not to exceed (NTE) amounts provided in the CLIN stucture of the SF 1449.

1.6.4 Price Information. The total submitted price shall consist of the proposed price for the base period and all option periods and will be incorporated into Schedule of Supplies/Services of the

SF 1449 upon contract award. The prices for all option items will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options. The Government makes no guarantee that the option periods will be exercised. It will be the Government’s unilateral right to exercise any option periods and, once option periods are exercised; the Contractor is required to perform the work when ordered during the scheduled period of performance.

Under no circumstances shall pricing information and documentation be included elsewhere in the proposal

52.212-2 - ADDENDUM

52.212-2 ADDENDUM TO EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1.0 Basis for Contract Award

1.1 The Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price Contract (with cost reimbursement travel CLINs) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors in the solicitation. The offeror’s proposal shall be in the form prescribed by and shall contain a response to each of the areas identified.

1.1.1 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.

1.2 The Best Value/Tradeoff evaluation process IAW FAR Part 15 permits the Government to make a best value determination based on a tradeoff among price and non-price evaluation factors and allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced proposal or other than the highest technically rated proposal to obtain objective performance, lower risk, or innovative and technologically superior solutions.

The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

Factor 1 – Technical Capability and Staffing

Factor 2 – Management and Quality Processes

Factor 3 – Past Performance

Factor 4 – Price

1.2.1 Relative order of importance: The non-price evaluation factors (Factors 1-3) are listed in descending order of importance. All non-price factors when combined are significantly more important than Factor 4 – Price. Factor 4 – Price becomes increasingly more important when

Offerors receive similar ratings for the non-price factors. Prospective Offerors are forewarned that a proposal meeting solicitation requirements with the lowest evaluated price may not be selected for award if a higher rated evaluated priced proposal is determined to be most advantageous to the Government.

1.2.2 The Technical Capability and Staffing factor will be evaluated based on the Contractor’s knowledge and understanding of the PWS, it’s staffing plan and innovative approaches in providing services required by the PWS.

1.2.3 The Management and Quality Processes factor will be evaluated based on the Contractor’s approach to effectively manage performance of their proposed technical solution as proposed in

Factor 1.

1.2.4 The Past Performance factor will consider both the Contractor’s past performance on recent, relevant efforts under the open market and private industry will assess the degree of confidence the Government has in an offeror’s ability to provide the required services based on a demonstrated record of performance under similar circumstances. Evaluators may use information obtained from the references and through any other Government or public records to evaluate the Contractor’s past performance. Contractors who have successfully performed requirements similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity will be evaluated more favorably.

1.2.5 Responses will be evaluated using the price analysis methods under FAR Subpart 15.4.

The evaluated price, IAW FAR 52.217-5, will be the sum of the base and option period line items plus a Government plug figure for travel. Offerors shall note that FAR 52.217-8, Option to

Extend Services, is included in this RFP. The Government will evaluate this potential option to extend services by adding six (6) months of the Offeror’s final option period price to the

Offeror’s total evaluated price. Offerors are notified that the Government may choose to use the

Option to Extend Services clause at the completion of any performance period.

1.2.5.1 In order to be considered for award, the proposed price must be determined to be fair and reasonable. The Government may determine that a response is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of provision addendum)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND (TECOM)

AVIATION TRAINING SYSTEM (ATS) SUPPORT SERVICES

1.0 Background.

1.1. Aviation Training Systems (ATS) is the overarching aviation training structure which integrates and coordinates policy, manpower, equipment, and fiscal requirements of post initial accession training for Marine Aviation officers and enlisted personnel. ATS was established to organize and coordinate efforts to develop a completely integrated training system across Marine

Aviation which provides the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) with combat ready units while managing associated training costs. In the past, weapons platforms fielded stove-piped training systems and devices that were loosely tied to Training and Readiness (T&R). Simulator utilization was low because they were often out of concurrency with the operational systems

(e.g., aircraft) and were a low priority to get upgraded. With DoD mandates circa 2005, Marine

Aviation implemented an Aviation Training System Transformation Task Force (ATS TTF) to modernize our processes and integrate our training systems to provide on time delivery of tactically relevant training. As Marine Aviation transitions to the AH-1Z, F-35B, F-35C, H-53K, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), the Common Aviation Command and Control System

(CAC2S), and the Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR); there will be a transformation in requirements dependencies tied to the T&R in networked simulation, how training systems are funded, built, utilized and managed, as well as an opportunity to leverage advances in technology, capability and to efficiently and effectively train individual Marines and aircrew. As the Aviation Distributed Virtual Training Environment (ADVTE) is further developed and implemented, the requirement for MAGTF-level simulation will continue to expand and will require a coordinated effort within the ATS to incorporate a fully integrated and holistic MATGF training environment.

2.0 Scope of Work.

2.1 TECOM, Aviation Standards Branch (ASB), is responsible for the management oversight, coordination, and execution of the ATS including; analysis, development, evaluation, and review of the Training and Readiness (T&R) standards applicable to specific Aviation Military

Occupational Specialties (MOS); and maintenance and updates of the Core Competency

Resource Model (CCRM). ASB is also responsible for the management and coordination of

Marine Corps Aviation’s simulation assets and its training requirements. The simulation assets are located at Marine Aviation Training Sites (MATSS) which can be found at each Marine

Corps Air Station (MCAS) (3.1). The ATS facilitates training to: 1) optimize simulator and academic resource utilization; 2) promote Standardization and Evaluation; and 3) advocate training issues to ensure ATS remains relevant and responsive to the needs of the fleet. The ASB within Training and Education Command (TECOM) has management oversight and execution responsibilities for ATS.

2.2 The Contractor will provide technical services and support for ASB in support of its execution of the Marine Corps’ ATS. Contractor support will be within the context of daily operations (military flight training scheduling/simulation, training support documentation, and other efforts requiring military and military training operations expertise), which may include the collection and management of information and data, conduct of assessments and analysis, participation in information and planning meetings, liaison with training centers and schools; and periodic briefings and reports necessary to support the following tasks: technical and analytical support (T&R development, CCRM support), MATSS support, and Program Management.

3.0 General Requirements.

3.1 Non-Personal Services. The Government shall neither supervise Contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual Contractor employees. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to immediately notify the Procuring

Contracting Officer (PCO).

3.2 Security and Clearances.

3.2.1 Clearances. Security clearances are required at the below designated locations. A

Department of Defense (DoD) Contract Security Classification Specification (DD 254)

(Attachment 1) detailing the security requirements will be executed to support security measures in place and applicable to performance of tasks. Contractor personnel must have at a minimum a secret security clearance. Contractor personnel located at MATSS Iwakuni, Japan; MATSS

Miramar, CA; MATSS Yuma, AZ; MATSS Beaufort, SC; MATSS Cherry Point, NC must have

Top Secret clearances for the purpose of facilities access. The Contractor will not require direct access to any secure data systems but may require access to secure spaces. The Contractor must have all requisite clearances NLT sixty (60) days after contract award.

3.2.2 Contractor employees performing on this contract will require Common Access Cards

(CACs) in order to perform their job function. In accordance with Headquarters, United States

Marine Corps issued guidance relative to Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 12 (HSPD-

12), all personnel must meet eligibility criteria to be issued a CAC. In order to meet the eligibility criteria, all Contractor employees must be accurately populated in the Joint Personnel

Adjudication System (JPAS) under their respective Commercial and Government Entity Code

(CAGE) Code. Each Contractor employee’s JPAS record must also reflect a favorably adjudicated Personnel Security Investigation (PSI) or (at a minimum) that a PSI has been submitted and accepted (opened.) If a Contractor employee’s open investigation closes and is not favorably adjudicated, the CAC must be immediately surrendered/retrieved and revoked.

Facility Security Officers are responsible for notifying the TECOM Security Director if any

Contractor performing on this contract receives an unfavorable adjudication after being issued a

CAC. Contractor CACs are issued with a “ctr.usmc.mil” e-mail account that the individual

Contractor is responsible to keep active by logging in on a regular basis (at least twice a month), sending an e-mail and clearing any unneeded e-mails. Contractors are prohibited from “auto-forwarding” their .mil e-mail account to their .com or any other e-mail/item account. CACs will only be issued to those Contractors supporting this contract that have been authorized by the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR will only authorize CACs for those

Contractors that meet current HSPD-12 criteria and have a definitive requirement. CACs are not issued for convenience.

3.3 Work Location(s). Efforts in support of ATS will be accomplished at the following locations. Work may be performed off site pending coordination with the Contracting Officer

Representative (COR). Marine Corps Air Stations (MCAS) are located both in and outside the

Continental United States (OCONUS – (e.g. Iwakuni and Okinawa, Japan)).:

Table 1: Work Locations

Work Locations PWS Reference Task Area

4.1 Task 1

T&A

4.2 Task 2

T&R

4.3 Task 3

CCRM

4.4 Task 4

MATSS

4.5 Task 5 -

PM

MCAS New River, Jacksonville, NC X X

MCAS Cherry Point

Havelock, NC X X

MCAS Beaufort, Beaufort, SC X X

MCAS Yuma, Yuma, CA X X

MCAS Miramar, San Diego, CA X X

MCAS Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA X X

MCAS Iwakuni, Iwakuni, Japan X X

MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan X X

MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Kaneohe, HI X X

MCB Quantico, Quantico, VA X X

3.4 Execution Management. The Contractor will establish protocols and infrastructure to facilitate communications between leadership and stakeholders involved in this requirement.

This includes establishing lines of authority, administrative processes, and internal protocols to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the program efforts. The Contractor must establish a program support model that enables coordination with TECOM ASB leadership and ensures the integrity of the support process and promotes consistent quality outputs, as well as ensuring alignment with government objectives/priorities. Program management practices will provide visibility into the Contractor’s organization and techniques used in managing the program, specifically subContractor and data management. Documentation must be readily available to

Government representative(s) during planned visits. The Contractor will identify and retain a

Program Manager to coordinate contract activities with Government principals. The name of this person must be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer and the COR, within ten (10) business days from date of award. The Program Manager will have full authority to act for the

Contractor on all matters relating to this contract. The selection of teaming partners, subContractors, facilities, and other business considerations is discretionary on the part of the

Contractor, so long as they conform to the labor categories, pricing, performance, terms and conditions that bind the Contractor. At all times, the Contractor shall be responsible for the actions of its teaming partners and subContractors. The Contractor must notify the COR of the use of any subContractors. At no time shall any information be subcontracted, farmed, reviewed, analyzed, or processed by any company owned or operated by a foreign nation, or by personnel that are foreign nationals. All labor is to be performed by U.S. owned and operated Contractors and their subContractors must also be U.S. owned and operated. The prime Contractor will inform all subContractors of this limitation and requirement.

3.5 Technical Performance Quality. The Contractor will be responsible for establishing a staff complement capable of handling the responsibilities of task execution and coordination of team resources. The Contractor will be responsible for staffing, competency training, guidance, and supervision of qualified personnel performing PWS tasks. The Contractor will develop, implement, and maintain a management capability that facilitates effective performance in consonance with the criteria established in the government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance

Plan (QASP) (Attachment 2). Technical cognizance over performance remains with the prime

Contractor at all times. The prime Contractor is responsible for all assigned resources, performance quality (e.g., QASP compliance), and deliverables. The Contractor is required to have an ISO 9001:2015 (or later) certified and Project Management Institute (PMI) compliant management processes, and/or Current Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) process level improvement training and appraisal program, Maturity Level (ML) III certification (or higher).

3.5.1 The Contractor will develop a Quality Management Plan (QMP) (CDRL E005) as a means for gauging overall effectiveness of performance. The Contractor will provide their QMP to the

COR within thirty (30) days of award. Deliverable: Quality Management Plan. The QMP will address the Contractor’s plan to meet quality and performance standards outlined in the (QASP) and the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) and must include, at a minimum, the following components:

Quality objectives

Key project deliverables and processes to be reviewed for satisfactory quality level

Quality standards

Quality control and assurance activities

Quality roles and responsibilities

Quality tools

Plan for reporting quality control and assurance problems

3.6 Government Responsibilities and Interface. The COR, assisted by Government subject matter experts (SMEs), will execute responsibilities related to performance oversight, deliverables acceptance, invoice certification, and coordination of work effort. The Regional

Contracting Office (RCO) PCO will interface with the prime Contractor’s representative for payment and administration issues.

Only the Contracting Officer has the authority to authorize deviations from the terms and conditions of this contract, including deviations from specifications and requirements. In the event the Contractor does deviate, without written approval of the Contracting Officer, such deviations will be at the risk of, and any cost related thereto will be borne by, the Contractor.

Any matter concerning a change to the scope, prices, terms, or conditions of this contract must be referred to the Contracting Officer.

3.7 Applicable References. The following documents form a part of this PWS to the extent specified herein. The most recent revision of the references will be used unless otherwise specified. In the event of conflict between the applicable documents and this PWS, the PWS will take precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. The references can be accessed via Marines.mil and Navy.mil. If during the execution of the contract the government uncovers the need for additional references or changes to cited references, the government will provide these to the

Contractor.

MCO 3500.14J Marine Aviation Training and Readiness (T&R) Program

NAVMC 3500.14C Marine Aviation Training and Readiness (T&R) Program Manual

MCO 5215.1K Marine Corps Directives Management Program

SECNAVINST 5216.5D Correspondence Manual

MCO 5216.20B HQMC Supplement to the Department of the Navy (DON)

Correspondence Manual

MCO 3710.6 Marine Corps Aviation Training System (ATS)

OPNAVINST 3710.7U NATOPS – General Flight and Operating Instructions

MCO P1070.12K Marine Corps Individual Records Administration Manual

DoD Directive 7730.65 DoD Readiness Reporting System (DRRS)

MCO 3125.1B Marine Corps Flying Hour Program Management

MCO 3500.109 Marine Corps Aviation Weapons and Tactics Training Program

NAVMC 3500.81 Tactical Air Command Center (TACC) Operator

NAVMC 3500.94 Marine Air Traffic Control (MATC) Operator

NAVMC 3500.119 Tactical Air Operations Center (TAOC) Operator

NAVMC 3500.57A Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Operator

NAVMC 3500.120A Direct Air Support Center (DASC) Operator

NAVMC 3500.38B Meteorological and Oceanography (METOC)

NAVMC 3400.114 Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting Specialist (ARFF)

NAVMC 3400.113 Expeditionary Airfield Systems Technician (EAF)

NAVMC 2300.115 Expeditionary Airfield/Fire and Emergency Services Officer

(EAESO)

NAVMC 3500.96A Aviation Operations Specialist (AOS)

NAVMC 4790.01A Aircraft Maintenance Training and Readiness (T&R) Program

(AMTRP)

NAVMC 3500.73 Tactical Air Command Center (TACC) Maintenance

NAVMC 3500.76 Marine Air Traffic Control (MATC) Maintenance

NAVMC 3500.74 Tactical Air Operations Center (TAOC) Maintenance

NAVMC 3500 .75 Direct Air Support Center (DASC) Maintenance

NAVMC 3500.62 Meteorological Electrician Maintenance (METEM)

NAVMC 3500.111 F-35B (FRS)

NAVMC 3500.118 F-35B

NAVMC 3500.51B AV-8B

NAVMC P3500.1C EA-6B

NAVMC 3500.50C F/A-18

NAVMC P3500.52C KC-130T

NAVMC P3500.53D KC-130J

NAVMC 3500.49B AH-1W

NAVMC3500.104B AH-1Z

NAVMC 3500.48 UH-1N

NAVMC 3500.20B UH-1Y

NAVMC 3500.46B CH-46E

NAVMC 3500.47C CH-53E

NAVMC 3500.11E MV-22

NAVMC 3500.31B C-9B

NAVMC 3500.30A UC-12B/F

NAVMC 3500.102 UC-12/W

NAVMC 3500.93A UC-20G

NAVMC 3500.92 UC-35C/D

NAVMC 3500.21A HH-46E SAR

NAVMC 3500.91A HH-1N SAR

NAVMC 3500.83A F-5E/N

NAVMC 3500.93 UC-20G

MCO 3311.2 Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Program

MCO 3501.1D Marine Corps Combat Readiness and Evaluation

NAVMC 1553.1A Marine Corps Instructional Systems Design/Systems Approach to

Training and Education Handbook (15 September 2016)

MIL-HDBK-2961/2A Instructional Systems Development/Systems Approach to Training and Education

TECOM Policy Letter 3-18 Training and Education Command Desktop Telephone and

Wireless Communications Device Use Policy

3.8. Travel

3.8.1 The Government will reimburse the Contractor for approved non-local travel in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), including FAR Part 31, and consistent with the limits in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Non-local travel is defined as travel outside of a

50-mile radius of the Government’s site. Travel authorization requires approval of the COR, in writing, prior to incurring costs. Travel will be reconciled monthly and reported to the COR prior to invoicing. Receipts and any supporting documents must be submitted as supporting documentation when invoicing. Costs incurred without authorization will not be reimbursed.

3.8.2 For all outside of the continental United States (U.S.) (OCONUS) travel, the Contractor is required to register/utilize the Synchronized Pre-Deployment Operational Tracker (SPOT).

3.8.3 The following is the anticipated travel events associated with Tasks as referenced in the

PWS:

Table 2 Travel

PWS

Task Ref

Work Location Travel Location(s) Anticipated Travel Annually

4.2 – T&R

Support

MCB Quantico, Quantico, VA

West Coast – Includes MCAS

Miramar, CA, MCAS Camp

Pendleton, CA, MCAS Yuma, AZ and San Diego, CA)

Four Trips, Three Travelers, Four Days

East Coast – Includes MCAS

Cherry Point, Havelock, NC, MCAS New River, NC and

NAS Norfolk, VA

Three Trips, Three Travelers, Four Days

4.3 –

CCRM

Support

MCB Quantico, Quantico, VA

MARFORCOM, Norfolk VA (IPR) Six Trips, One Traveler, Two Days

Milton FL (Cockpit Chart Brief) Six Trips, One Traveler, One Day

West Coast ME Training Working Group –

One Trip, One Traveler, Four

Days.

Quantico VA

4.4 –

MATSS

Support

4th Marine Air Wing Six Trips, One Traveler, Three

Days

4.5 – PM

TECOM, Quantico, VA

East Coast

Japan

Hawaii

West Coast

4.0 Specific Requirements. The Contractor will provide technical, analytical, and program management services in support of the Marine Corps’ ATS.

4.1. Task 1: Technical & Analytical Support. The Contractor shall utilize web-based/enabled methods (e.g. ATS website, and the M-SHARP) in support of aviation operational requirements.

The Contractor will support the production, distribution, revision and update of ATS products.

Materials will be developed in accordance with established specifications, standards, instructions, and style guides as applicable to fully support and ensure that the technical training

(traditional and emerging) products are provided in concert with emerging platforms and systems. The Contractor will use existing source material to the maximum extent available, or utilize emerging formats or technologies to provide cost-effective alternatives and that support the migration of products into emerging technologies. The Contractor shall conduct operational briefings for senior management and coordinate operational and training requirements with multiple adjacent operational organizations and higher headquarters. The Contractor will work in concert with Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Deputy Commandant, Aviation, Plans &

Policies (DC Aviation, PP) to ensure that technical content being developed is correct, current and approved prior to data input. In support of this task the Contractor will:

Provide technical support to the Training Management Process (TMP), for the technical, publication, distribution and revision maintenance of ATS materials and web-based content.

Distribute ASB and ATS products in the form of briefing material, data and official correspondence, while capturing optimum configuration control, quality assurance, and efficiencies in the conduct of the same.

4.2 Task 2: T&R Support. (Deliverable: T&R Manual revisions (CDRL A002)). The Contractor shall create, and/or revising aviation T&R manuals. The Contractor will support the update, publication, distribution and revision of T&R products in accordance with NAVMC 3500.14C.

The Contractor will perform training analysis, evaluations and reviews; provide assistance during the conduct of the Training and Readiness manuals publication and review process; and provide input into the determination of appropriate training requirements per specific Type/Model/Series

(T/M/S) configurations or associated aviation community within acceptable levels of risk. These efforts will use previously developed products as well as training analyses to provide baselines

(basic air crew readiness) for ATS. Revisions, as determined through Government sponsored

T&R working groups and analysis, will be incorporated subject to the TECOM approval process.

Draft changes, in required Government format, will be provided to the COR within 60 days after each T&R Conference or a date determined by the COR for formal review. Any changes or revisions resulting from the Government review to the draft version will be documented by the

Contractor who will make the changes as required and provide modified documents to the government within five (5) business days after edit request, for final review and approval. Upon final approval of changes by the Government, the Contractor will make the changes to the baseline and facilitate the dissemination of the change for the customer.

4.2.1 T&R Manual revisions are normally conducted on a tri-annual basis. The Contractor will provide support to the revisions; anticipate 33% of all T&R Manuals (approximately 26-28

Manuals) will require revision in a given year; an average of 2-3 Manual revisions (plus or minus) per month.

4.2.2 T&R Interim changes (those occurring between regularly scheduled updates) occur via correspondence based on the needs of the customer.

4.2.3 Support of T&R Waivers and deferrals for required T&R events will be routed to the

Aviation Standards Branch Department Head for approval and are required on a case by case basis according the needs of the customer.

4.3 Task 3: CCRM Support - Deliverable: Core Model and CCRM Manual Revisions (CDRL

B003). The Contractor will support the creation, update, distribution, and revision of CCRM products including: CCRM, adjusted CCRM (ACCRM), and Sortie Based Training Plans

(SBTP) models. The CCRM is an authoritative data source for HQMC leadership. It is a linear, bottom up, qualitative model that identifies the resources required to attain and maintain a desired level of readiness based upon T&R Core/Mission Skill Proficiency (CSP/MSP) training requirements and the Core Model Minimum Requirements (CMMR) per unit. At the HQMC level, it reflects a 12 month period (Oct-Sep) out of a normal 36 month tour for personnel. The

CCRM is developed in accordance with MCO 3125.1B and submitted during the applicable

Program Object Memorandum (POM) and Future Year Defense Plan (FYDP) budget cycles to provide HQMC and Department of the Navy leadership the flight hour requirements in order to achieve optimal readiness. Contractor personnel working in concert with ASB and Headquarters

Marine Corps (HQMC) Aviation Plans & Policies (APP) will ensure that the technical content being developed is correct, current and approved prior to data input. The draft CCRM model, in required Government format, will be provided to the Government, annually no later than (NLT)

1 October, for formal review. Any changes or revisions resulting from the Government review to the draft version will be documented by the Contractor who will make the changes as required and provide modified documents to the government for final review and approval. Upon final approval of changes by the Government, the Contractor will make the changes to the baseline and facilitate the dissemination of the change for the customer.

4.4 Task 4: Marine Aviation Training System Site (MATSS) Support. MATSS is responsible for the consolidation and coordination of Marine Aviation simulation assets and training requirements. MATSS provides optimization of training device and academic resource utilization, coordination of training requirements, standardization of aviation instruction, and a forum for the operation forces to voice training issues. The MATSS is under the operational control of the Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Commanders and provides Marine Aviation with a current, responsive and tactically relevant training system for Aircrew, Aircraft Maintenance, Command and Control Operators and Maintainers and Aviation Ground Support. MATSS manages, supports and facilitates aviation training services, product and solutions through collaboration with the warfighter, industry and government in order to provide an optimized, tactically relevant training system. The MATSS is a resource for operational forces and fulfills three primary functions: coordinates, facilitates and conducts aviation training; consolidates and refines requirements vetted by the warfighter in support of the training system and maintains and manages aviation training systems and resources; and serves as a link between the Operating

Forces and HQMC Aviation and/or Training and Education Command (TECOM) for aviation training related issues requiring assistance from the Naval Aviation Systems Command

(NAVAIRSYSCOM), Marine Corps Systems Command…