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M0068120Q0015

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$11,000.00

$249,999.99

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTION:

Because of the nature of military free fall training for reasons such as it being time consuming and logistically demanding, would the government consider changing to blade time / tac time instead of jump tickets?

ANSWER:

The Government intends to remain with the current jump ticket structure. Quoters are permitted to quote alternative CLIN structures. Quoter can quote the current CLIN structure and submit a second quotation proposing an alternative CLIN structure.

QUESTION:

Because of California Law Assembly Bill 5, riggers must be converted to full-time employees versus independent contractors. Will the government consider changing to a daily rate for riggers instead of per pack job?

ANSWER:

No. Government intends to keep the current pricing structure for riggers. Cost of rigger support can be calculated to reflect the pricing of labor on a per pack job.

QUESTION:

How many actual MFF jumpers will be attending during a training period?

ANSWER: The unit will be using the contract for multiple purposes. During use "A" there will be 6-7 personnel training with 5-8 support personnel also there. During use "B" there will be upwards of 60 in a day that will cycle through. During use "C" there will be two groups of 6-8 personnel training with 10-12 support personnel present.

QUESTION:

How many anticipated MFF jumpers per load?

ANSWER: For use "A" there will be 6-7 personnel per lift. At times we will have two of those jumpers with Combat Equipment. We generally pay for 2 additional lift tickets to account for these Combat Equipment which reduces the number of other people in the aircraft by 2. For use "B" we would want to max out the lift each time. For use "C" we would have a team of 6-8 personnel per lift.

QUESTION:

What is the estimated number of days per task order?

ANSWER: For use "A" the plan is to order 2 back-to-back periods of 5 days each twice throughout the year on 2 separate task orders (2 task orders of 10 non-consecutive days each). Use "B" will likely be on a 2-day task order by itself or be incorporated into another use such as use "A" and would occur as needed but likely 3 times per year. Use "C" will likely be a task order of 2 days that would go around 2 times per year.

Site Support

FFP

Designated 1,000 square foot space and site support. (See Section 4.5 of PWS) FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: M1100920SULECR9

PSC CD: G003

MAX

NET AMT

Lift Tickets

Aircraft and operation of flights, Lift Tickets, Drop Zone and Air Field (See Section 4 of PWS) FOB: Destination

MAX

Drop Zone Liaison

Liaison services to coordinate all designated rigger support, facilitate the timing and adjusting of aircraft (See Section 4.4 of PWS) FOB: Destination

MAX

Parachute Rigger Packing

Parachute rigger and parachute packing support (See Section 4.6 of PWS) FOB: Destination

MAX

FFP

Designated 1,000 square foot space and site support. (See Section 4.5 of PWS) FOB: Destination

MAX

FFP

Aircraft and operation of flights, Lift Tickets, Drop Zone and Air Field (See Section 4 of PWS)

MAX

FFP

Liaison services to coordinate all designated rigger support, facilitate the timing and adjusting of aircraft (See Section 4.4 of PWS)

MAX

FFP

Parachute rigger and parachute packing support (See Section 4.6 of PWS)

MAX

FFP

Designated 1,000 square foot space and site support. (See Section 4.5 of PWS)

MAX

FFP

Aircraft and operation of flights, Lift Tickets, Drop Zone and Air Field (See Section 4 of PWS)

MAX

FFP

Liaison services to coordinate all designated rigger support, facilitate the timing and adjusting of aircraft (See Section 4.4 of PWS)

MAX

FFP

Parachute rigger and parachute packing support (See Section 4.6 of PWS)

MAX

PWS

Performance Work Statement 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division Military Freefall (MFF) Progression and Sustainment Training Support

1. Background. United States Marine Corps (USMC) Reconnaissance units maintain a High-Altitude High-Opening (HAHO) and High-Altitude Low-Opening (HALO) capability to enable elements of the organization to clandestinely insert into areas of operation with enemy employing advanced anti-access technologies. These elements frequently require augmentation from other units to bring additional skill sets and collections capabilities or to bring additional equipment to increase the sustainment of long-duration missions. These insert methods enhance the unit’s force protection as it conducts ground reconnaissance during Phase-0 to Phase-4 Joint Operations decreasing risk to force and risk to mission. The currently reduced availability of military aircraft to support military freefall (MFF) training has caused a subsequent reduction in capability for Reconnaissance units. Contracted air support is required to supplement military aircraft to attain the volume of jumps needed in the battalion for sustainment. Additionally, the primary method for personnel and equipment to insert with the Reconnaissance elements is the use of the Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System (TORDS). The USMC has established courses to train Reconnaissance Marines in this area, however, they have a prerequisite that is often met only after many years of MFF training. That requirement is for a parachutist to have attained 100 MFF jumps with the Multi-Mission Parachute System (MMPS) to attend the Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System-Equipment (TORDS-E) course and 200 MFF jumps to attend the Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System-Personnel (TORDS-P) course. The TORDS-P course also requires the Marine to be a MFF Jumpmaster (MFFJM). Previously, the few Marines that have met the requirements and attended the courses are in a rank that often precludes their employment at the base unit level or are in a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) that is not employed at the base level. The training continuum of the unit and the available support of Marine Corps aviation can only be adjusted so far and currently cannot fulfill the volume of required MFF jumps needed. The most effective method for attaining this number of jumps safely as well as for supporting the required MFF progression and sustainment is through the use of contracted support at an established drop zone familiar with MFF operations. To maximize the efficiency of the training, contracted parachute rigger packing support may also be used to augment existing capabilities. The combination of these methods and the training and supervision of experienced MFFJMs within the battalion will reduce the risk of jumper injury, rapidly advance capabilities, and facilitate the achievement of prerequisites and course training to increase the reconnaissance capabilities of the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). This methodology was tested and proved throughout calendar year 2019.

2. Scope. 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I MEF is in need of a contract to support MFF Progression and Sustainment Training in accordance with training directives in Marine Corps Order (MCO) 3502.3B. The period of instruction will build upon current resident MFF capabilities to support future deploying Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU), I MEF contingency operations, major combat operations, and the battalion’s requirements within the prioritized Combatant Command Operational and Conceptual Plans. This is to be accomplished through a combination of contracted facilities, parachute rigger packing support, aircraft support via lift tickets, battalion-provided training, and contracted drop zone use in a geographic location that can support all parachute requirements listed in the performance work statement. The training will be completed over the course of approximately three years from March 2020 to February 2023 and will be divided into three periods.

3. References.

4. Support Services. The contractor shall provide the following support:

4.1 Aircraft. The contractor shall provide an aircraft capable of MFF configured parachute operations at an altitude of 14,000ft mean sea-level (MSL) utilizing a rear ramp or side door exit. This aircraft must be an approved Air Mobility Command aircraft (DoD approved Intrastate Commercial Carriers per DoDI 4500.53 - http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/450053p.pdf ), which is authorized to conduct operations with DoD personnel. The aircraft must be capable of supporting eight (8) combat loaded Marines simultaneously.

4.1.1 The contractor shall provide all maintenance, oil, special equipment, airfield storage, and any other support services associated with operation of the contractor’s aircraft.

4.1.2 The contractor shall provide commercial grade aviation fuels for their aircraft via pressurized fuel truck or other approved means.

4.1.3 The contractor shall comply with DoD requirements for operation of civil aircraft in support of military operations.

4.1.4 The contractor shall comply with federal regulations for all hazardous material found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 40, Parts 260-265, 270, 300, and state regulations for hazardous materials.

4.1.5 All aircraft shall be operated in accordance with applicable government aeronautical regulations, including United States Navy (USN), United States Air Force (USAF), and local military flying directives, and foreign government requirements when applicable.

4.1.6 The contractor shall ensure the aircraft or combination of multiple aircraft meeting the same standards listed above is able to conduct a minimum of seven flights per day of each task order, that each flight does not exceed 14,000 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL), and that each flight reaches a minimum of 6,000 feet Above Ground Level (AGL).

4.1.7 The contractor shall require no more than six (6) lift tickets to be used for the conduct of each flight and that any and all lift tickets used by either the government or other personnel qualify for this minimum. If the contractor chooses to use an aircraft that is larger and typically requires more lift tickets to be spent in order to be fiscally sustainable, this will not affect the minimum requirements for the government. However, if the government chooses to use or requests to use the larger aircraft, the contractor may charge the standard amount of lift tickets for that aircraft.

4.2 Lift tickets. The contractor shall provide lift tickets as identified in each task order.

4.2.1 The use of contracted lift tickets shall be coordinated through the military unit’s point of contact designated in each task order to ensure accountability.

4.2.2 One contracted lift ticket shall be used per MFF parachutist, MFFJM, and combat equipment load that exceeds 20 pounds or 4 cubic feet.

4.2.3 The government typically uses a parachute system that is much larger than those used by civilian parachutists. This large parachute system will take up more space in small aircraft and preclude the safe loading of what is considered the normal or standard number of passengers. The contractor shall not charge additional lift tickets for the lost space as a result of the larger government parachute systems.

4.3 Drop zone and air field.

4.3.1 The contractor shall provide for the use of their own airfield immediately adjacent to a Zone Availability Reports (ZAR) approved drop zone. The airfield shall also be immediately adjacent to the loading zone and parachute packing area.

4.3.2 The contractor shall have a ZAR approved drop zone capable of meeting the requirements of NAVMC 3500.55C: Reconnaissance T&R Manual.

4.3.3 The contractor shall provide drop zone jumper and parachute recovery capability.

4.4 Liaison. The contractor shall provide a designated drop zone liaison for the duration of each task order.

4.4.1 The liaison shall coordinate all designated rigger support.

4.4.2 The liaison must be familiar with MFF operations and the requirements set forth in the references.

4.4.3 The liaison shall facilitate the timing and adjusting of aircraft to meet MFF training objectives as designated by the military unit’s point of contact.

4.5 Facilities. The contractor shall provide on-site facilities for the duration of each task order. All facilities must be adjacent to the airfield.

4.5.1 The contractor shall provide a secure building or room within a building with external, exclusive access. The room or building shall be a minimum of 1,000 square feet to meet requirements for storage and classroom instruction. The building or room shall have climate control and serviceable electrical outlets. The building or room shall be capable of double-locking with complete access control limited to the military unit. This requirement is in accordance with MCO 3120.11A: Marine Corps Parachuting Policy and Program Administration section 8.0. The room or building shall also serve as billeting for military personnel. The government shall be responsible for all internal furnishings to support the billeting requirement.

4.5.2 The contractor shall provide a shaded area sufficient in size for the simultaneous packing of six (6) MMPS. The floor of the packing area shall have rubber matting or other material as is common in parachute packing areas.

4.5.3 The contractor shall provide the use of restrooms and showers.

4.5.4 The contractor shall provide all cleaning and maintenance of facilities.

4.6 Rigger/parachute packing support. The contractor shall provide parachute rigger and parachute packing support as per each task order at a “per pack” cost.

4.6.1 Designated parachute riggers must hold a minimum Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rating of Senior Rigger.

4.6.2 The contractor shall provide all written proof of completion of requirements of designated parachute riggers.

4.6.3 Designated parachute riggers shall pack under the supervision of a qualified Marine Corps Pack In-Progress Inspector (PIPI) provided by the government.

5. Place of performance. Contractor performance location shall meet the following requirements.

5.1 Located within 75 miles driving distance of MCB Camp Pendleton, CA.

5.2 Dry climate with fairly predictable weather.

5.3 No major air traffic routes through training area with the ability to attain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airspace clearance for required jump altitudes.

5.4 No significantly large bodies of water (4 feet deep and 40 feet wide) within 1,000 meters of the center of the drop zone. If a significantly large body of water is within 1,000 meters of the center of the drop zone, the contractor shall provide a safety boat and operator on standby with the ability to recover a parachutist in the water within 30 seconds of landing.

6. Unit Training Equipment. This is government furnished information for the situational awareness of the contractor. The government will use this equipment during the performance of this effort.

6.1 Sufficient quantities and types of weapons to load out Marines participating with a combat load (the government may elect to use rubber or simulation weapons).

6.2 Individual radios for parachutists.

6.3 Radios for communication with the aircraft.

6.4 Night vision devices capable of mounting on jump helmets during HAHO/HALO operations.

6.5 Multi-Mission Parachute Systems (MMPS).

6.6 Coaches Ram Air Parachute System (CRAPS).

6.7 Parachute System 2 (PS2).

6.8 MA-230/A Altimeters.

6.9 Parachutist Drop Bags (PDB).

6.10 Parachutist Individual Equipment Kits (PIEK).

6.11 Parachutist High Altitude Oxygen System (PHAOS) bailout bottles.

6.12 PHAOS masks.

6.13 SG-7/100 Personal Freefall Cargo Harness

6.14 Tents and cots for billeting.

7. Period of performance. The period of performance shall be identified in each task order. The contractor shall provide support on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

8. Ordering. Task orders shall be issued in accordance with this performance work statement and issued with only CLINs pertaining to the work requested.

9. Government point of contact. Points of contact shall be provided at time of contract award.

10. Additional requirements.

10.1 The contractor shall be responsible for complying with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and all other federal, state, and local regulations.

10.2 The contractor shall provide all transportation, meals, and lodging for all contractor personnel.

11. eCMRA The contractor shall report contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Military Free Fall Sustainment Training Support 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://www.ecmra.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://www.ecmra.mil.

12. Government Technical Point of Contact. The Contracting Officer shall designate Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) during the term of this contract. The COR will provide assistance in identification and resolution of problems, conflicts in priority, subtask requirement definitions, and other operations type problems within the scope of this Statement of Work. The COR will provide technical clarification and assistance in support of the contract requirements. The COR DOES NOT have the authority to make changes and/or give direction under this contract. The only authority under this contract authorized to make changes, give direction, and/or provide monetary djustments is the Contracting Officer from the Regional Contracting Office MCI-WEST, Camp Pendleton CA.

COR Contact Information:

13. Contracting Officer Authority. The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer (Reference Block 31 on the SF1449). In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the contractor.

GUARANTEED MINIMUM

Minimum/Maximum Quantities for the Contract

In accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(1) the minimum/maximum amounts are as follows:

1. The Guaranteed Minimum of $11,000.00 shall be funded by Task Orders within the base period.

2. Maximum amount under this contract inclusive of all options (52.217-8 and 52.217-9) shall not exceed $249,999.99 for Military Free Fall Progression and Sustainment Training.

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM QUANTITY : MAXIMUM QUANTITY:

MINIMUM AMOUNT: $11,000.00 MAXIMUM AMOUNT: $249,999.99

OPTION WORKSHEET

MFF Support

Base Period Subtotal

Option Year 1 Subtotal

Option Year 2 Subtotal

TOTAL

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

07-MAR-2021

07-MAR-2021

07-MAR-2021

07-MAR-2021

07-MAR-2022

07-MAR-2022

07-MAR-2022

07-MAR-2022

07-MAR-2023

07-MAR-2023

07-MAR-2023

07-MAR-2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.212-1 ADDENDUM

1. SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS: Quotations must be received no later than the date and time specified in block #8, page #1 – Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Proposal shall be submitted via email. Please respond to directly to the following with quotation:

Sgt David M. Kidd, Email: david.m.kidd@usmc.mil Sgt Frank Burkhard, Email: frank.burkhard@usmc.mil

2. QUESTIONS: Questions shall be submitted by email no later than 2 days after issuance of the solicitation to the email address listed below. No phone questions will be accepted. The deadline is necessary to ensure timely award and the Government may, in its sole discretion, choose not to respond to questions received after the deadline. All questions will be reviewed and responded to by an amendment to the solicitation. Email questions to david.m.kidd@usmc.mil AND frank.burkhard@usmc.mil

3. PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERORS: The pricing terms and conditions of the proposal shall be valid for 90 days unless a longer time is stated otherwise in the quote.

4. SAM. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Information in SAM should be current, if not – completion of the attached FAR Provision 52.212-3, Certifications and Representations is required with quotation. Information on registering in SAM may be obtained from www.sam.gov or calling 866-606-8220. Registration in SAM is free.

5. WIDE-AREA WORKFLOW – RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE. As a condition of receipt of any resulting order, the Contractor agrees to implement the Department of Defense (DOD) web-based application. Information on registering in WAWF/iRAPT may be obtained from https://wawf.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/registration/notice.xhtml or calling 866-618-5988. Registration in WAWF/iRAPT is free.

52.212-2 ADDENDUM

52.212-2 ADDENDUM

Regional Contracting Office, Camp Pendleton, CA, is issuing Request For Quotation (RFQ) to procure Military Freefall (MFF) Progression and Sustainment Training support. This procurement is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) utilizing FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquistion Procedures).

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-04, effective 15 January 2020 and DFARS Change Notice (DCN) 20200114, effective 14 January 2020.

BASIS FOR AWARD. Award will be made on demonstrated capability to meet or exceed the support requested within the Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached. The Government will analyze technical capability along with price. Award will be made based on the best technical approach at a fair and reasonable price. When combined technical and delivery are less important than price.

EVALUATION. The Government intends to award a single indefinate delivery indefinate quantity (IDIQ) contract at a Firm-Fixed price. Award will be made on the initial evaluation of quotes received in response to this RFQ. Therefore, quoters are cautioned to ensure that initial quotes contain your best terms from a technical and price standpoint. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes:

1. TECHNICAL: Minimum specifications:

Certification: Per DoDi 4500.53, the quoter shall be on the AMC Paratroop Commercaial Operator Listing on or by the day of quote submission. The certification shall be provided for the carrier and included with the quote.

Capability: Quoter shall have the capability to support the minimum and maximum values of the contract.

Aircraft. Quoter shall provide an aircraft support services to include properly licensed pilots and staff. Quoter shall be properly authorized by the Air Force for specific military personnel transportation. Quoter shall provide documentation of certification. In addition, quoter shall confirm capability to support the following:

· The Quoter shall provide an aircraft capable of MFF configured parachute operations at an altitude of 14,000ft mean sea-level (MSL) utilizing a rear ramp or side door exit. This aircraft must be an approved Air Mobility Command aircraft (DoD approved Intrastate Commercial Carriers per DoDI 4500.53 - http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/450053p.pdf ), which is authorized to conduct operations with DoD personnel. The aircraft must be capable of supporting eight (8) combat loaded Marines simultaneously. Quoter shall ensure/provide:

· All maintenance, oil, special equipment, airfield storage, and any other support services associated with operation of the contractor’s aircraft.

· Commercial grade aviation fuels for their aircraft via pressurized fuel truck or other approved means.

· Comply with DoD requirements for operation of civil aircraft in support of military operations.

· Comply with federal regulations for all hazardous material found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 40, Parts 260-265, 270, 300, and state regulations for hazardous materials.

· All aircraft shall be operated in accordance with applicable government aeronautical regulations, including United States Navy (USN), United States Air Force (USAF), and local military flying directives, and foreign government requirements when applicable.

· The aircraft or combination of multiple aircraft meeting the same standards listed above is able to conduct a minimum of seven flights per day of each task order, that each flight does not exceed 14,000 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL), and that each flight reaches a minimum of 6,000 feet Above Ground Level (AGL).

· Require no more than six (6) lift tickets to be used for the conduct of each flight and that any and all lift tickets used by either the government or other personnel qualify for this minimum. If the contractor chooses to use an aircraft that is larger and typically requires more lift tickets to be spent in order to be fiscally sustainable, this will not affect the minimum requirements for the government. However, if the government chooses to use or requests to use the larger aircraft, the contractor may charge the standard amount of lift tickets for that aircraft.

Lift tickets. The contractor shall provide lift tickets as identified in each task order.

· The use of contracted lift tickets shall be coordinated through the military unit’s point of contact designated in each task order to ensure accountability.

· One contracted lift ticket shall be used per MFF parachutist, MFFJM, and combat equipment load that exceeds 20 pounds or 4 cubic feet.

· The government typically uses a parachute system that is much larger than those used by civilian parachutists. This large parachute system will take up more space in small aircraft and preclude the safe loading of what is considered the normal or standard number of passengers. The contractor shall not charge additional lift tickets for the lost space as a result of the larger government parachute systems.

Drop zone and air field. Quoter shall:

· Provide for the use of their own airfield immediately adjacent to a Zone Availability Reports (ZAR) approved drop zone. The airfield shall also be immediately adjacent to the loading zone and parachute packing area.

· Have a ZAR approved drop zone capable of meeting the requirements of NAVMC 3500.55C: Reconnaissance T&R Manual.

· Provide drop zone jumper and parachute recovery capability.

Liaison. The contractor shall provide a designated drop zone liaison for the duration of each task order.

· The liaison shall coordinate all designated rigger support.

· The liaison must be familiar with MFF operations and the requirements set forth in the references.

· The liaison shall facilitate the timing and adjusting of aircraft to meet MFF training objectives as designated by the military unit’s point of contact.

Facilities. The contractor shall provide on-site facilities for the duration of each task order. All facilities must be adjacent to the airfield. Quoter shall:

· Provide a secure building or room within a building with external, exclusive access. The room or building shall be a minimum of 1,000 square feet to meet requirements for storage and classroom instruction. The building or room shall have climate control and serviceable electrical outlets. The building or room shall be capable of double-locking with complete access control limited to the military unit. This requirement is in accordance with MCO 3120.11A: Marine Corps Parachuting Policy and Program Administration section 8.0. The room or building shall also serve as billeting for military personnel. The government shall be responsible for all internal furnishings to support the billeting requirement.

· Provide a shaded area sufficient in size for the simultaneous packing of six (6) MMPS. The floor of the packing area shall have rubber matting or other material as is common in parachute packing areas.

· Provide the use of restrooms and showers.

· Provide all cleaning and maintenance of facilities.

Rigger/parachute packing support. The contractor shall provide parachute rigger and parachute packing support as per each task order at a “per pack” cost.

· Designated parachute riggers must hold a minimum Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rating of Senior Rigger.

· The contractor shall provide all written proof of completion of requirements of designated parachute riggers.

· Designated parachute riggers shall pack under the supervision of a qualified Marine Corps Pack In-Progress Inspector (PIPI) provided by the government.

Place of performance. Contractor performance location shall meet the following requirements.

· Located within 75 miles driving distance of MCB Camp Pendleton, CA.

· Dry climate with fairly predictable weather.

· No major air traffic routes through training area with the ability to attain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airspace clearance for required jump altitudes.

· No significantly large bodies of water (4 feet deep and 40 feet wide) within 1,000 meters of the center of the drop zone. If a significantly large body of water is within 1,000 meters of the center of the drop zone, the contractor shall provide a safety boat and operator on standby with the ability to recover a parachutist in the water within 30 seconds of landing.

(Sufficient information shall be provided to support capability to meet the required brand name products and services requested, to include but not limited to, product literature, product number, authorized service provider letter, etc…)

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

3. PRICE: All quotes must be the Contractor’s Best Pricing. Price analysis shall be used to verify that the overall price offered is fair and reasonable. The Offeror shall input the unit price and total in all the line items present in the SF1449. The total evaluated price is calculated using the prices proposed for all line items.

4. EVALUATION PROCESS: The evaluation will proceed as follows:

· Step 1 – The Contracting Officer will review offers to determine if each offeror has submitted a responsive quote. To be responsive, quoters must submit all the documentation identified above, by the RFQ close date/time shown in block 8 of the SF1449. A quote may be eliminated from the competition without further consideration if it does not meet the responsiveness requirements.

· Step 2 – Quotes that have been determined responsive will then be evaluated and receive a rating of Acceptable or Unacceptable based on the technical acceptability criteria above. Offerors must receive an “Acceptable” rating on each technical element to be determined technically “Acceptable”.

· Step 3 – Remaining technically acceptable quotes will be ranked in in order from lowest to highest based on submitted CLIN prices. All CLIN prices will be evaluated and determined to be fair and reasonable using one or more of the techniques set forth in FAR 15.404-1(b)(2). The assessment of price will consider the overall quoted price. Quotes containing only partial pricing will not be evaluated.

· Step 4 – The three lowest price, technically acceptable quotes will be reviewed for delivery acceptability in accordance with terms specified above. Those Offerrors that do quote delivery or period of performance as requested will not be evaluated.

· Step 5 – If the three lowest price, technically acceptable quotes are judged to have an “acceptable”delivery, those quotes represent the best value for the government and the evaluation process stops at this point. Award shall be made to the lowest quoter without further consideration of any other quotes. If the Government cannot assess acceptable delivery among the initial three lowest price, technically acceptable quotes, it may (at the Contracting Officer’s discretion) conduct an assessment on the next higher priced quotes until one or more selections can be made.

The Government reserves the right to award no contract, depending on the quality of the quotes submitted and availability of funds for the requirement. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a single contract without requesting or accepting revised quotes. Therefore, the Offerors will be advised that their initial quote should contain the most favorable terms and reflect it’s best possible performance potential. The Government does reserve the right to clarify aspects of the quotes and hold discussions.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2019)

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

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

“Covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

“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. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

“Highest-level owner” means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

“Immediate owner” means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

“Inverted domestic corporation” means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except--

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

“Predecessor” means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

“Restricted business operations” means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

“Sensitive technology”--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

“Small disadvantaged business concern”, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

“Subsidiary” means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

“Successor” means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; or

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127)”, 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.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs __.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business…