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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

L.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for award, each Offeror shall submit its proposal in accordance with these Section L instructions. Failing to adhere to these instructions may result in the Government removing the proposal from further consideration in the source selection process. Offerors may ONLY submit one proposal in response to this solicitation. Proposals shall remain valid until 30 SEP 2018 and shall not contain classified information.

L.2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

L.2.1 Written Proposal Delivery Address Marine Corps Systems Command 2201A Willis Street Quantico, VA 22134-6050 Attn: Lucas Kinkade, RFP: M67854-17-R-1200

L.2.2 Proposal Submission Date Proposals are due no later than 1:00PM Eastern Standard Time on 28 JUL 2017.

L.2.3 Package Labeling All packages and boxes responding to this solicitation shall contain the following information on the address label:

· Solicitation Number: M67854-17-R-1200 E-MMPS

· A statement: "TO BE DELIVERED UNOPENED TO LUCAS KINKADE”

· The volume and copy number of the written material in each package/box

· The Source Selection Sample quantity and sizes

L.3 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

L.3.1 General Proposal Format Offerors shall submit technical, past performance, small business participation, and business proposals as separate volumes in loose-leaf three ring binders in accordance with Table 1 – Proposal Submission Requirements. Offerors shall submit one original technical proposal, one original past performance proposal, one original small business participation proposal, and one original business proposal. Each copy shall have a cover sheet marked with the copy number (e.g. Copy 1 of 2), title (e.g. Volume I – Technical Proposal), RFP number (M67854-17-R-1200), classification (i.e., E-MMPS), and Offeror's name. Each CD shall be marked with the title, RFP number, classification, and Offeror’s name. Offerors shall apply all appropriate markings, including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information. Offerors shall also stamp all documents “Source Selection Sensitive - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.” Offerors shall submit all information for Government consideration in a clear, coherent, and concise manner sufficient to demonstrate an understanding of the contract requirements. Offerer’s shall clearly demonstrate the ability, resources, and experience required to perform the requirements, including the detailed procedures, plans, and methods to be used. Additionally, the Offeror must show how the Offeror intends to accomplish the project and must include rationale and substantiation of all claims. All information shall be presented in sufficient depth for the Government to make a comprehensive evaluation of the Offeror’s understanding of the solicitation requirements and the Offeror’s capability for successful performance. The proposal should demonstrate this understanding and capability in a concise, logical manner and should not contain superfluous material not directly related to this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to request certifications, test data, or any other documentation supporting the proposal claims, as deemed appropriate.

The Government will remove and not consider as part of the proposal any pages exceeding the specified page limits. A page printed on both sides will be counted as two pages. Pages containing text shall be on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper. Drawings or other graphics should be reduced to the extent legibility is not lost. Each page shall be single-spaced with a minimum of 12 point font and one-inch margins. All pages shall contain appropriate numbering and contain the complete company name, date, and solicitation number in the header or footer. CD Requirements: Offerors shall use Microsoft Office 2000 software or higher to create the required .xls, .ppt and .doc files as well as Adobe Acrobat Version 7.0 or higher to create .pdf files. Table 1 below details the proposal submission requirements:

Table 1: Proposal Submission Requirements

Technical Capability:

· System Safety

· Technical Performance

· Manufacturing Capability

(1) Original

(3) Duplicative Copies

(1) Electronic Copy - CD 100 pages

(1) Duplicative Copy

(1) Electronic Copy-CD No page limit

· Participation Plan

· Subcontracting Plan

(1) Original

(1) Electronic Copy -CD No page limit

(1) Original

(1) Electronic Copy -CD No page limit

L.3.2 Specific Proposal Instructions

L.3.2.1 Volume I – Technical Capability

The Technical Proposal shall contain NO proposal price information.

Offerors shall submit written technical information and data at a level of detail sufficient to allow the Government to properly evaluate said information in accordance with the evaluation section of this solicitation.

L.3.2.1.1 Product Demonstration Models (PDM) (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 1, Subfactors 1 and 2)

Each Offeror shall submit one complete E-MMPS system as part of its technical proposal to demonstrate form, function, and technical effectiveness.

The PDM shall be in accordance with the E-MMPS Performance Specification and shall meet all E-MMPS Performance Specification requirements.

The PDM shall be clearly identifiable by the attached identification label which shall identify the Offeror submitting the proposal. The label identification shall not inhibit PDM testing. Item Unique Identification (IUID) labels are not required for the PDM.

L.3.2.1.2 System Safety (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 1, Subfactor 1) A clear description of how the proposed E-MMPS meets or exceeds the System Safety requirements outlined in the E-MMPS performance specification and SOW paragraphs shown below.

Additionally, the Offeror shall provide a written description of the proposed Instructor and Key Personnel Training plan, to include learning objectives, schedule and support media, for up to six personnel. Topics shall include, but not be limited to, parachutist operations, jumpmaster and parachute Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.

L.3.2.1.3 Technical Performance (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 1, Subfactor 2) A clear description of how the proposed E-MMPS meets or exceeds the E-MMPS performance requirements outlined in the performance specification and SOW paragraphs identified below.

Offerors shall provide an E-MMPS PSPEC Matrix, which addresses all aspects referenced in the E-MMPS performance specification, as an Appendix to their written technical proposal using the format below. The level of performance offered shall become the threshold specification, should the Offeror be awarded the contract. This matrix does not count against the technical proposal page limit.

E-MMPS PSPEC Matrix

E-MMPS PSPEC

Reference

Offerors shall also include test and qualification reports to support their system’s ability to meet the requirements of the E-MMPS performance specification and Statement of Work. These reports shall be provided as an Appendix to the written technical proposal and will not count against the technical proposal page limit. Still photography and videographic evidence are encouraged to provide substantiation of the claims but are not required.

L.3.2.1.4 Maufacturing Capability (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 1, Subfactor 3) Manufacturing Capability shall include the following:

The written proposal shall include the below information to substantiate the Offeror’s ability to deliver 44 E-MMPS within 120 days of contract award and 61 E-MMPS within 12 months of first shipment, all conforming to PD requirements in entirety.

1. A statement describing any single source parts and any special tools required to operate or maintain the system.

1. A standard set of provisioning drawings for cataloging purposes.

1. Written documentation of a Quality Management System (QMS) that complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008.

1. A Manufacturing Plan, including subcontractor participation, with a detailed process flow chart of material input, output, and production steps in sequential order during E-MMPS production. The Manufacturing Plan shall not include supplier production processes for raw materials. The Manufacturing Plan is a single document incorporating the details of relevant subcontractors’ manufacturing plans. The manufacturing plan shall be an appendix and will not count against the technical proposal page limit. The Manufacturing Plan may incorporate into the final contract and become a quality assurance reference.

1. Signed Manufacturing Agreements with first-tier subcontractors (if applicable). Include the percentage of work that each first-tier subcontractor will perform. The agreements do not count against the 100-page limit for technical proposals.

1. A Supply Chain Management chart demonstrating the use of Berry Amendment Compliant materials for constructing the E-MMPS as well as the complete physical address for each supplier. The Supply Chain Management chart does not count against the technical proposal page limit and shall be an appendix. The chart may incorporate into the final contract and become a quality assurance reference.

1. A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) detailing the internal procedures for controlling end item quality as well as raw material quality during processing, to include the notification and quarantine procedures for defective raw materials and end items. The QASP is a single document that incorporates the details of relevant subcontractors’ QASPs. The QASP does not count against the technical proposal page limit and shall be an appendix. The QASP may incorporate into the final contract and become a quality assurance reference.

1. Capacity available to produce 44 E-MMPS items no later than 60 days after contract award. Offerors shall illustrate this capability by providing a notional 60-day schedule with their submission.

1. Monthly maximum manufacturing capacity to produce the E-MMPS. Offerors shall be able to produce at least 23 E-MMPS end items over a 12-month period estimated to begin in FEB 2018. Offerors shall illustrate this capability by providing a notional 12-month delivery schedule with their submission.

d. Self-Certification: Offerors must submit the following signed self-certification in order for its offer to be compliant. The certification must be from the Offeror must not contain any alternative wording.

I, (sign name here), in submitting this offer under solicitation number M67854-17-R-1200, affirm that only products compliant with the Berry Amendment (10 USC 2533a) will be delivered to the Government. As such, all items delivered, either as end products or components, will be grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States (as defined in DFARS 252.225-7012(b) included by reference herein). This certification covers all materials (including those of all components) and components supplied by subcontractors at any tier, and all labor (including that of all intervening processes), whether performed by the offeror or any of its subcontractors at any tier. FR Rayon fiber included in the fabric is sourced from outside the United States but meets the Berry requirement through the established DoD waiver.

L.3.2.2 Volume II – Past Performance (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 2) Offerors shall submit up to three contracts (prime and major subcontracts in performance or awarded) during the past five years that are relevant to this solicitation’s requirements. Those Offerors with fewer than three Government contracts shall provide all Government contracts.

Past performance information shall include:

a. Contract Number and the associated Delivery Order in the case of Indefinite Delivery type contracts, GSA contracts, and Blanket Purchase Agreements;

b. Government contracting activity, and current address, Procuring Contracting Officer's name, email address, telephone and fax numbers;

c. The contractor’s place of performance, CAGE Code and DUNS Number. If the Offeror performed as a subcontractor, also provide the name of the prime contractor and Point of Contact (POC) within the prime contractor organization (name, and current address, email address, and telephone and fax numbers);

d. The Government’s technical representative/COR, and current email address, telephone and fax numbers.

e. The Government contract administration activity and the Administrative Contracting Officer's name, and his or her current email address, telephone and fax numbers;

f. The Contract Type (specific type such as Fixed Price (FP), Cost Reimbursement (CR), Time & Materials (T&M), etc.) In the case of Indefinite Delivery contracts, indicate specific type (Requirements, Definite Quantity, and Indefinite Quantity) and secondary contract type (FP, CR, T&M, etc.));

g. The awarded price or cost;

h. The final or projected final price/cost;

i. The original delivery schedule, including start and completion of work dates; and

j. The final, or projected final, delivery schedule, including start and completion of work.

(2) Section 2 – Offeror’s Narrative Offerors shall provide a narrative explanation of each contract listed in Section 1 describing the objectives with specificity and detailing how the effort is relevant to the solicitation requirements.

(3) Section 3 – Contract Performance

a. The Offeror’s narrative for each contract shall that address all of the questions and information in the attached Past Performance Questionnaire.

b. For any contracts that failed to meet original schedule or technical performance requirements, provide a brief explanation of the reasons for the shortcomings and any corrective actions taken to avoid recurrence.

c. The Offerors shall also provide a copy of any Cure Notices or Show Cause Letters they received for any contract listed and a description of any corrective action implemented by the Offeror or proposed subcontractor.

d. The Offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination.

e. The Offeror shall provide evidence of compliance with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8, “Utilization of Small Business Concerns,” and 52.219-9, “Small Business Subcontracting Plan,” in prior contracts containing the clause.

NOTICE: The Government may use data provided in the Offeror’s proposal and data obtained from other sources, to include the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). Because the Government may not necessarily interview all of the sources provided by the Offerors, it is incumbent upon the Offeror to explain the relevance of the data provided. While the Government may consider data it obtains from other sources, the Offeror maintains the burden of proving acceptable past performance.

(4) Section 4 – Past Performance Assessment Questionnaire For all contracts identified in Section 1, Offerors shall complete Part I of the Past Performance Assessment and email the questionnaire to both the Government contracting activity and technical representative responsible for the associated contract. The Point of Contact (POC) should electronically complete Part II of the questionnaire and email the entire questionnaire to the Contract Specialist within thirty calendar days of the solicitation’s release. The POC should send completed questionnaires via e-mail to lucas.kinkade@usmc.mil. Within 20 calendar days after the solicitation’s release, the Offeror shall also email the Contract Specialist a list of all the POCs to whom it sent a questionnaire. The POC list shall be in Word for Windows Table Format and include the following fields: Solicitation Number; Company Name; Contract Number; Government Agency; POC Last Name, First Name; POC Title; POC Telephone Number; POC Email Address; Date Emailed to POC (month/day).

L.3.2.3 Volume III – Small Business (SB) Participation (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 3) The cover page for the Offeror’s Small Business Participation volume shall summarize the Offeror’s SB Participation goals and SB Subcontracting percentage goals for the total requirement using the below format:

Table 3: Template for the Summary Table

*Offerors which qualify as small businesses shall enter “N/A” in this column

L.3.2.3.1 Small Business Participation Plan (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 3, Subfactor 1) All Offerors regardless of size shall submit a SB Participation Plan presenting percentages in terms of total dollars of work for each SB category, divided by the total contract value.

The Offeror shall identify the extent and nature of participation of SB, WOSBs, HUBZone SBs, and SDVOSBs in the performance of the proposed contract. Participation includes subcontractors or material suppliers to the prime contractor or subcontractors. Offerors shall include in the percentages their own participation as an SB, WOSB, HUBZone SB or SDVOSB.

The plan shall include:

a. The name and DUNS number (or CAGE code) of each of the firm(s) included in the plan;

b. A copy of the System for Award Management (SAM) profile for each of the firm(s) included in the plan;

c. Discussion of the specific components to be produced or services to be performed by each firm;

d. Identification of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code (appropriate to the principal nature of the planned subcontract) supporting each firm’s size status;

e. The estimated total dollar value subcontracted to each firm;

f. The estimated total dollar value subcontracted to each SB category;

g. The percentage of total contract value subcontracted to each firm; and

h. The percentage of total contract value subcontracted to each SB category.

i. Evidence of any enforceable commitments in place between the Offeror and the participating small businesses. Each participation percentage shall be accompanied by detailed supporting documentation regarding the individual commitments.

j. If applicable, for each category in which the Offeror’s SB Participation Plan contains goals below those described below, a detailed explanation as to why.

SB Participation Plan Objectives.

The Government’s Participation objectives for this acquisition are:

Small Business: 5.25% Small Disadvantaged Business: 0.4% Women-Owned Small Business: 0.4% HUBZone Small Business: 0.4% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business: 0.4%

L.3.2.3.2 SB Subcontracting Plan - LARGE BUSINESSES ONLY (Evaluated in Section M, Factor3 , Subfactor 2) The SB Subcontracting Plan is only required from large business Offerors (i.e., not a SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB or SDVOSB) and will be incorporated into any resultant contract. The SB Subcontracting Plan describes the Offeror’s approach to maximizing small businesses opportunities in this effort relative to the subcontracted portion’s value. The Offerors shall present their SB Subcontracting Plan percentages in terms of total dollars of work for each SB category divided by the total value of subcontracts.

FAR 52.219-9 sets forth the SB Subcontracting Plan’s required elements. Offerors should address their SB Subcontracting Plans’ elements in an order similar to the FAR order to demonstrate that they meet each element of the SB Subcontracting Plan. The Offeror shall provide the CAGE code or DUNS number for each proposed subcontractor and include the NAICS code (appropriate to the principal nature of the planned subcontract) supporting each proposed subcontractor’s size status. The information in the Offeror’s SB Subcontracting Plan must correlate with its SB Participation Plan.

SB Subcontracting Plan Objectives.

The Government’s subcontracting objectives for this acquisition are:

Small Business: 36.7% Small Disadvantaged Business: 5% Women-Owned Small Business: 5% HUBZone Small Business: 3% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business: 3%

Offerors proposing a SB Subcontracting Plan with percentages below the Government’s subcontracting objectives shall, for each category below the objective, explain in detail why they are unable to meet the objectives and what specific measures, if any, they will take to meet the objectives.

L.3.2.4 Volume IV – Business Proposal (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 4) Failing to provide a complete business submission may result in the Government disqualifying an Offeror’s proposal from competition. Offerors seeking any exception to the solicitation’s terms and conditions shall clearly explain the exception and its basis in their cover letter. Exceptions, however, may render the Offeror’s proposal unacceptable. Provisions in the hard copy marked “original” in the Business Proposal govern in the case of any conflicts between the hard copy and the electronic version.

L.3.2.4.1 The Offer The Business Proposal shall include a completed, signed copy of the entire solicitation with all appropriate “fill-in” sections completed as follows:

· Section A: An official having the authority to bind the Offeror contractually must sign the SF33. If the individual is not an officer of the company, the proposal should include written evidence of the individual’s authority to bind the Offeror under contract to a particular course of action, such as a written delegation of authority signed by an officer of the company.

· Section B: Follow the below instructions for particular Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) pricing:

· Offerors shall propose a unit price for each of the five ordering periods for all CLINs.

· Offerors shall include their overall proposed price at the end of the Schedule of Supplies/Services section. The overall proposed price will be the sum of all CLIN and Sub CLIN amounts. Failing to fill in the total price for each CLIN or failing to provide an overall proposed price may render the Offeror’s proposal non-responsive and maybe grounds for disqualification. Electronic copies in Microsoft Excel format shall include all applicable calculations in the individual cells.

· The pricing for each CLIN shall remain valid for the duration of its respective 12 month contract ordering period.

· Section I: Complete all required fill-ins.

· Section K: Complete all required certifications, representations, and acknowledgments for the prime contractor and subcontractors, as applicable.

· Amendments: Offerors shall acknowledge amendments to this solicitation with signature upon a completed SF30, or appropriate annotation on the SF33, from an official having the authority to bind the Offeror contractually.

The Business Proposal shall also include a a company organizational chart that includes the Name, Position Title, Address, Telephone Number, and Email Address of the Company Principals as well as all Principals supporting the E-MMPS Program.

L.4 INCORPORATION OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

The Government may incorporate all or part of the successful Offeror’s technical proposal in any contract resulting from this solicitation. Additionally, the Purchase Description in the ultimately awarded contract will reflect all above-minimum performance levels or capabilities for which the Government gave evaluation credit during source selection. Nothing contained in the successful Offeror’s technical proposal shall constitute a waiver to any other requirement within the contract. The Order of Precedence clause governs in instances of conflicts between the successful Offeror’s technical proposal and any other requirement of the contract.

The successful Offeror shall provide, as necessary, any updated technical proposal changes reflecting the results of any clarification or discussion. If the Government discovers after award that the awardee did not incorporate changes into the contract resulting from any clarification or discussion, such changes to the Contractor’s documents shall be administrative in nature, and the Government may unilaterally modify the contract accordingly at no change in contract price or other terms and conditions.

L.5 PRE-AWARD SURVEY

The Government may conduct a Pre-Award Survey to examine the Offeror's technical ability, production capacity, quality control plan, management structure, financial capability, labor resources, performance record, and ability to meet required schedules.

L.6 PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

Pre-contract costs are NOT authorized.

L.7 QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION

Offerors should carefully read this solicitation’s terms and conditions and refer any questions in writing to the Contract Specialist, Lucas Kinkade, via email: lucas.kinkade@usmc.mil no later than 1:00PM Eastern Standard Time on 12 JUN 2017. The Government may not address any questions, comments, concerns it receives after that time. The Government will post responses via published amendment to the solicitation.

L.8 OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

Offerors must hold prices firm until 30 September 2018.

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