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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

See continuation page.

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-Sep-2024

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 M0068124R0009

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Aug-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

09-Sep-2024

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REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE-MCIWEST

BLDG 22180 REGIONAL CONTRACTS

CAMP PENDLETON CA 92055-5027

M00681 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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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:

CONTINUATION PAGE

The purpose of this amendment is to do the following:

1. Revise verbiage at ADDENMDUM TO 52.212-2 section 1.b.Technical Factor 2, i.4 to read contract value rather than number scale.

2. Provide Answers to Questions received – See Q & A below:

Q & A:

1. Is this a new requirement?

A: Yes

2. What is the associated contract number of any incumbents

A: This is a new requirement

3. In Technical Factor 2 (page 47 of 48, paragraph b.i.4) can the USG please further define what metrics to use for providing a "number scale" for relevant experience?

A: Please refer to revised verbiage at ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2 section 1.b.Technical Factor 2, i.4

4. In Technical Factor 2 (page 47 of 48, paragraph b.i.2) will the USG evaluate any customer/agency as more acceptable than another? For example, will any non-DoD customers/agencies be interpreted as not relevant, and therefore unacceptable?

A: The Government will not evaluate any customer or agency as more acceptable than another. Non- DoD customer/agencies will be considered.

5. In reference to Task 3.3.5 “Integrate the native analytics from user-managed social platforms and other source data into the platform.” Could the Government please define “other source data”?

A: Other Source data as defined by Google Alerts can be how often, language, region, how many, etc.

Google Alerts: Stay in the know. - Google News Initiative

6. Does the government require access to content from VK (VKontakte)?

A: Access to VK is not required

7. Does the government require access to content form OK.ru (Odnoklassniki)?

A: Access to OK.ru is not required

8. The Government indicates the vendor shall provide a system available for access 24/7 with no outages.

Industry standard for outages is 99.9% uptime -- which allows for 8 hours and 46 minutes of downtime per https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/resources/trainings/google-alerts-stay-in-the-know/ year. This is not always needed, but can be essential for critical platform updates. Will the Government define "no outages" to be aligned with the industry standard of 99.9% uptime?

A: The industry standard is acceptable for outages involving essential updates however prior notice should be sent to I MEF COMMSTRAT for when they will occur and their exact duration.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2

Evaluation Factors Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors:

1. Technical Package

a. Technical Factor 1: Technical Approach

i. Element 1: Identify the maximum number of supported users and the maximum number of searches and unique filters that can be created within the system by the end user as outlined in PWS section 3.1.

ii. Element 2: Provide a list of proposed data sources that can be monitored by the platform across online, print, broadcast media, and social media. Include information on the number of non-English language sources the system can monitor and/or the number of languages in which the system can search as outlined in PWS section 3.2.1.

iii. Element 3: Describe the platform’s ability to segregate and display source data. Include details about the factors that the system can use to break down source data, for example:

by geographic origin, language, time, engagement, sentiment, or thematic clusters as outlined in PWS section 3.3.1.

iv. Element 4: Provide a narrative description of how the system tracks and maps the propagation of content within social media and traditional news reporting as that content moves across media types/platforms, language, sentiment, and geography over time. as outlined in PWS section 3.3.3.

v. Element 5: Provide a graphic representation example of how the system tracks and maps the propagation of content within social media and traditional news reporting as that content moves across media types/platforms, language, sentiment, and geography over time as outlined in PWS section 3.3.3.

vi. Element 6: Include a description of the user’s ability to integrate the native analytics from user-managed social platforms and other source data into the platform as outlined in PWS section 3.3.4

vii. Element 7: Describe, in narrative format, the platform’s ability to translate content without transitioning to a third-party website as outlined in PWS section 3.4

viii. Element 8: Provide a graphical example of an influencer network based on data sources or searches within the platform and describe the underlying processes used to generate that network as outlined in PWS section 3.3.2

ix. Element 9: Provide a graphical example of a semantic/narrative network based on data sources or searches within the platform and describe the underlying processes used to generate that network as outlined in PWS section 3.3

Acceptable Based on the quote, the Government has determined the contractor has demonstrated a technical approach to meet all PWS requirements; technical subfactor 1 receives an acceptable rating.

Unacceptable Based on the quote, the Government has determined the contractor did not demonstrate a technical approach to meet one or more of the PWS requirements; technical subfactor 1 receives an unacceptable rating.

b. Technical Factor 2: Relevant Experience.

i. Offeror shall provide three contracts performed within the past three years from the date of solicitation, where the Offeror has successfully provided analytic search platform and data source reporting either as a prime contractor or subcontractor. Offeror shall provide:

1. Contract number or equivalent if a commercial contract

2. Customer/agency

3. Point of contact

4. Contract value and complexity of these past projects

Acceptable Based on the proposal, the vendor demonstrates their ability to meet PWS requirements with the submitted Relevant Experience, within the parameters listed in the evaluation criteria and/or the PWS as appropriate, technical subfactor 2 receives an acceptable rating.

Unacceptable Based on the proposal, the vendor does not demonstrate their ability to meet PWS requirements with the submitted Relevant Experience, within the parameters listed in the evaluation criteria and/or the PWS as appropriate, technical subfactor 2 receives an unacceptable rating.

c. Technical Factor 3: Quality Control Plan.

The offeror shall provide a plan that identifies the quality control measures that will be implemented to ensure high standards of service and compliance with the PWS.

Acceptable Based on the quote, the Government has determined the contractor has submitted Quality

Control Plan identifying measures to maintain contract performance standards; technical subfactor 3 receives an acceptable rating.

Unacceptable Based on the quote, the Government has determined the contractor did not submit a Quality Control Plan that identifies measures to maintain contract performance standards;

technical subfactor 3 receives an unacceptable rating.

d. Technical Factor 4: Management Plan to address the following:

i. Proposed Key Personnel

ii. How the Offeror will provide oversight and administration of the entire effort, communication with the Government representatives, and provide administrative support.

Acceptable Based on the quote, the Government determined the contractor has submitted a list of key personnel and methods to provide oversight, communication with the government, and administrative support; technical subfactor 4 receives an acceptable rating.

Unacceptable Based on the quote, the Government determined the contractor has not submitted a list of key personnel and methods to provide oversight, communication with the government, and administrative support; technical subfactor 4 receives an unacceptable rating.

2. Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.403-1(c). Offers shall provide the following:

a. Signed solicitation (SF1449) with completion of Unit Price and Total Price on all CLINs [0001 –

4001].

b. All applicable provisions completed (if information is “None” or Not Applicable” please state accordingly).

c. If applicable, all signed solicitation amendments.

d. All pricing shall be stated in two decimal places. (For example: $10.10, not $10.009)

Basis of Award: The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract that enables analysis of the news and social media environment. The Government will evaluate quotes based on Technical Factors and Price.

The Government will evaluate and focus on the Offeror’s approach to meeting the requirement of the PWS utilizing the ratings supplied above for the technical factors. Based on the information and documentation provided by the Offeror, the Government should have a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort. An unacceptable rating on any technical factor or element will result in the quote being deemed unawardable.

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

The Government intends to award based on the total price. Total price consists of the basic requirements and all option items. The Government intends to evaluate all options and has included the provision FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options. In accordance with FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Analysis will be performed by one or more of the following techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

1) Competitive Offers

2) Comparison of proposed prices with the IGCE

3) Comparison of proposed prices with available historical information

The Government anticipates awarding a firm fixed-price (FFP), base year with four (4) 1-year option periods for a total of five (5) years. The option to extend services up to 6-months will be included in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. Quoters are advised that the Option to Extend Services Clause at 52.217-8 is included in the solicitation and will be included in the awarded contract. When proposing prices for base and option years, Quoters should consider that the government may choose to exercise the option to extend services at the end of any period of performance (base or option periods), utilizing the rates in effect during the period of performance in which the option is exercised. For purposes of evaluation, the government will take the final option period pricing and divide it by two, and add that dollar amount to the overall contract price.

(End of Summary of Changes)

Evaluation Factors