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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

The purpose of this amendment is to answ er a question from industry and to update Sections L (3.1.2) and M (2.2.2).

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 15-May-2017

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 M67854-17-R-7903

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-May-2017

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

15-May-2017

CODE

MCSC CONTRACTING OFFICES

CODE CT

2200 LESTER STREET

QUANTICO VA 22134-6050

M67854 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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EMAIL:TEL:

M67854-17-R-7903

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:

AMENDMENT 0001 Q&A

Question:

Section L, 3.1.2

Would you please clarify the requirement to provide resume extracts from personnel at all locations found in the Base Contract Matrix, and instead perhaps require resumes from the Task Order 1 Matrix, since these are the people who will go to work upon contract award?

Answer:

Please see Amendment 0001 and updated Sections L and M for clarification. Resume extracts for key personnel will

ONLY be required for the tasks and locations in the Task Order 1 Matrix, vice the Base Contract Matrix.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

SECTION L:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. GENERAL

The Government intends to award a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract and a task order based on this solicitation. The IDIQ will contain a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) service CLIN, which includes pricing for all requirements (with the exception of travel and COLA). Cost reimbursable

(CR) CLINs are included for travel and COLA. The contract will consist of a five-year ordering period.

Each Offeror’s proposal shall clearly and concisely describe its response to the solicitation’s requirements. Offerors are cautioned against general, vague, or unsubstantiated statements which prevent or render difficult the Government’s evaluation of the proposal. Statements such as “we understand”

“will comply” “standard procedures will be used” or “noted and understood” without supporting narrative to define compliance are generally insufficient responses. Further, a proposal that merely “parrots back” the objectives of the solicitation, but fails to provide the required approach to meeting the solicitation’s objectives, is not acceptable. Moreover, the Government will generally not assume that an Offeror possess a capability, understanding or commitment that is not specifically delineated and supported in its proposal. Offerors shall not submit more than one proposal responding to this solicitation.

1.1 Confidential Information

Offerors submitting information that they believe should be withheld from Freedom of Information Act

(FOIA) requests on the grounds that the information contains “trade secrets and commercial or financial information” (Title 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(4)) should mark the information as follows:

On the title page: “Some parts of this document, as identified on individual pages, are privileged or confidential trade secrets, commercial information, or financial information not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Material considered privileged or confidential on such grounds appear in page(s)_______.”

Individual privileged or confidential item: “The data or information is privileged or confidential and is not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.”

1.2 Questions

Offerors shall submit all questions via email to erin.howard1@usmc.mil and susan.dlugos@usmc.mil

NLT 23 May 2017 at 1300 EST. Due to the firewall at MCB Quantico non .mil email address are occasionally filtered from the system. Please call (703) 432-5394 in order to confirm that your email was received.

2. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

2.1 Compliance

Offerors must prepare proposals in accordance with these instructions. Proposals not in accordance with these instructions may be unacceptable and therefore ineligible for award. The Contracting Officer will screen each Offeror’s submission upon receipt to ensure completeness and compliance with the instructions contained in the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to reject any offer that does not comply with the preparation and submission instructions of this section or that takes exception to any terms and conditions of the solicitation. Elimination is at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer.

2.2 Submission

Each Offeror’s proposal shall consist of three volumes: Volume I –Management & Staffing Capability, Volume II – Price, and Volume III – Past Performance. Proposals must be received no later than 12 June

2017 at 1300 EST.

Proposals sent by USPS or private shipping companies (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.) shall be sent to:

Commander, MARCORSYSCOM

Supply Officer

2201A Willis Street

Quantico, VA 22134-6050

ATTN: Erin Howard

Offerors shall prominently mark all containers used for delivery of proposals with the following statement:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – SOLICITATION M67854-17-R-7903

Offerors shall coordinate hand deliveries of proposals at least 24 hours prior to delivery by contacting

Erin Howard, erin.howard1@usmc.mil. Only authorized Government personnel are able to accept deliveries.

mailto:erin.howard1@usmc.mil mailto:susan.dlugos@usmc.mil mailto:erin.howard1@usmc.mil

2.3 Format

The proposal’s text and graphics shall be readable by Adobe Reader or MS Word 2007 or earlier.

Spreadsheet data shall be readable by MS Excel 2007 or earlier. All Offerors shall submit proposals in accordance with the below format:

Single-spaced typed lines;

One inch margins on all sides;

11 or 12 point font, using Arial, Courier, or Times New Roman

Include page numbers in the footers and the RFP number on each page in the header;

Graphics and drawings must be clear and legible and use at least an 8 point font;

No outside hyperlinks or external materials.

2.4 Page Limitations

The Government will not evaluate proposal contents beyond the below page limitations. The page count includes graphs, charts, and tables. The page count does not include:

Transmittal/Cover letter

Table of contents

Glossary of abbreviations & acronyms

Matrix or oganizational chart

Past performance questionnaires

Copies of certifications submitted with resume extracts (resume extracts are included in the maximum page count)

Volume Maximum Pages Original and Copies

I –Management and Staffing Capability 30 1 Original and 3 Copies

II – Price N/A 1 Original and 3 Copies

III – Past Performance 10 1 Original and 3 Copies

2.5 Intent to Incorporate Contractor’s Proposal

The Government may wholly or partially include language from the successful Offeror’s proposal in any contract or task order resulting from this solicitation. Nothing contained in the successful offeror’s proposal constitutes a waiver to any contract requirement.

3. PROPOSAL CONTENT

The proposal volumes shall include a cover letter (letter of transmittal) prepared on the company’s letterhead stationery. The cover letter shall identify all enclosures, only transmit the proposal, and contain no other information. The first title page shall be in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(c)(2).

The offer must include the following:

3.1 Volume I – Factor 1: Management and Staffing Capability

3.1.1 Sub-factor A – Management Approach

Offeror shall describe its management approach to the PWS requirements. At a minimum, the proposal shall include:

1) A Project Management Plan (PMP) clearly describing how the Offeror intends to manage and coordinate performance for all tasks and locations identified in the Base Contract Matrix

(Attachment 1), to include planning, assigning responsibilities, controlling contractor personnel and other resources, ensuring acceptable subcontractor performance, tracking deliveries, self-monitoring, and obtaining feedback.

2) A Transition Plan that details how the Offeror will coordinate with the Incumbent and RTAM staff during the transition period to ensure an orderly transfer of responsibilities. The

Government anticipates a maximum 30-day overlap between performance of the new and the current contract. The Transition Plan shall include a method for ensuring all personnel necessary to achieve full performance on Task Order 1 (see Attachment 2 for tasks and locations) are on-board no later than 30 days after task order award.

3.1.2 Sub-factor B – Staffing Approach

The offeror shall provide a detailed approach to staffing for those locations and tasks identified in the

Base Contract Matrix (Attachment 1).

The proposal shall include:

1) Resume extracts identifying the proposed education and experience qualifications for key personnel proposed for the tasks identified in a) through e) below at the locations under the Task

Order 1 Matrix (Attachment 2). Upon acceptance of an Offeror’s proposal, the qualifications of the key personnel proposed become the standard and must be maintained throughout the performance of the contract. Under this effort the following tasks in the PWS require key personnel:

a) 5.3 and 5.4 RCF Operations Services – Fire Desk and Air Fire Desk Operators

Minimum qualifications for operators are:

i. Fire Desk Operator experience minimum of 3 years.

ii. Relevant RCF certifications to include: US Army and USMC RFMSS Course, Intermediate Level Range Safety Course, GIS for Range Managers, and the Range

Safety Course Distance Learning. Copies of all certifications shall be included with the resume extracts.

b) 5.6 RCF Range Safety Services-

Minimum qualifications are:

i. Range Safety experience minimum of 3 years.

ii. Relevant RCF certifications to include: US Army and USMC RFMSS Course, Intermediate Level Range Safety Course, GIS for Range Managers, and the Range

Safety Course Distance Learning. Copies of all certifications shall be included with the resume extracts.

c) 5.10 Program Management Services: minimum of 3 years of Program Management experience in range control facility support

d) 5.11 Engineering Consulting Services: minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years experience

e) 5.12 RTAM Service Level Analytical and Documentation Services: minimum of a

Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of demonstrated experience in technical writing, including making recommendations with respect to military orders or range safety related documents

2) A Staffing Plan addressing each PWS task and location listed in the Base Contract Matrix

(Attachment 1) to include: proposed number of FTEs at each location, proposed labor categories for each location, and minimum qualifications describing the experience in terms of the PWS requirements, qualifications/certifications and education for each labor category. The Staffing

Plan shall also include either a matrix or organization chart as a separate attachment, showing each proposed labor category, not to be included in the page count for Volume I.

3.2 Volume II – Factor 2, Price

Pricing information shall only appear in Volume II.

Price submissions should sufficiently demonstrate a fair and reasonable price, itemized to support a price analysis. For the purposes of evaluation, the price proposal shall be for the tasks and locations provided in the Base Contract Matrix (Attachment 1). This pricing will serve as the basis for future fair and reasonable determinations at the task order level. A Pricing Worksheet Spreadsheet for the base contract is provided as Attachment 3 to this solicitation.

NOTE: Offerors are reminded that their pricing must include all requirements in the PWS.

Task Order 1 Matrix (Attachment 2) is provided for informational purposes only and serves as notification to the Offerors of the anticipated tasks and locations that will be ordered under Task Order 1.

3.2.1 Transmittal Page

In addition to the requirements of FAR 52.215-1(c)(2), the cover page shall also include a statement that the offeror agrees to hold proposed prices firm for 180 days after the date specified for receipt of offers.

3.2.2 Proposal Content

The offeror shall complete the pricing worksheet (Attachment 3) for the FFP service support CLIN . This volume of the proposal shall include a detailed itemization of labor categories, fully-burdened labor rates, number of hours for each labor category, total hours for each location, and the total price for all locations.

This detailed itemization must be separately provided for each year of the five year ordering period. This information should clearly support the staffing approach described in Volume I.

FAR 52.222-42 included in Section I, identifies the class of service employee expected to be employed under the contract, Offerors are permitted to make their own determination as to what employee classification(s) could best perform the required services.

Offerors shall propose $250,000 ($50,000 per year) as a not-to-exceed amount for travel.

Offerors shall propose $500,000 ($100,000 per year) as a not-to-exceed amount for COLA.

3.3 Volume III – Factor 3, Past Performance

The Offeror shall submit no more than three summaries of contracts similar in size, scope, and complexity with performance that occurred within 36 months of the submission deadline. Past performance as a prime or as a subcontractor as well as past performance by a proposed subcontractor for this effort is acceptable for consideration.

The Offeror shall also provide each reference the attached past performance questionnaire (Attachment 4) and ensure it is submitted to the Government no later than the closing date of this solicitation. Should any of the identified past performance efforts be registered in the Contract Performance Assessment

Reporting System (CPARS), the Offeror may notify the Government to evaluate the CPARS report in lieu of a questionnaire. The questionnaires are not included in the page count for Volume III.

While the Government may contact past performance reference POCs in order to obtain any necessary clarification on performance feedback information that the Government has received, it will not take additional action to obtain past performance feedback information in cases where the Offeror provides no information. The Offeror maintains the burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information and feedback.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The following have been modified:

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

SECTION M:

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

1. BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD

The Government will award a single Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract and task order to the responsible Offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors described herein.

The Government intends to award without discussions and, therefore, each Offeror’s initial proposal should contain its best technical and price terms. The Government, however, reserves the right to conduct discussions or seek clarifications if the Contracting Officer determines either is necessary.

In the event the Government establishes a competitive range and the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that otherwise would be in the competitive range exceeds the number for conducting an efficient competition, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that permits an efficient competition among the most highly-rated proposals. The Government reserves the right to withdraw and cancel the proposed solicitation in the event there are issues that are unresolvable to the Contracting Officer’s satisfaction.

The Government will select the successful Offeror using a trade-off process as described in FAR 15.101-1 based on the below evaluation criteria.

2. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Factor 1: Management and Staffing Capability

Sub-factor A: Management Approach

Sub-factor B: Staffing Approach

Factor 2: Price

Factor 3: Past Performance

2.1. Relative of Importance of Factors.

The Government will weigh sub-factors A and B under Factor 1, Management and Staffing Capability, equally. Factor 2, Price, is significantly less important than Factor 1. The Government will evaluate

Factor 3, Past Performance as either “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable.”

A proposal meeting solicitation requirements with the lowest evaluated price may not receive the award if a higher-priced Offeror is the most advantageous to the Government.

2.2. Factor 1: Management and Staffing Capability

The Government will evaluate Factor 1 using the adjectival evaluation criteria specified in the Combined

Technical/Risk Rating table below. The table will apply at the factor level only, and strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies will apply at the sub-factor level. Chapter 5 of the Department of Defense Source

Selection Procedures (31 March 2016) contains the applicable definitions for “strength,” “weakness,”

“significant weakness,” and “deficiency.”

COMBINED TECHNICAL/RISK RATING

BLUE OUTSTANDING

Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

PURPLE GOOD

Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

GREEN ACCEPTABLE

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

YELLOW MARGINAL

Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

RED UNACCEPTABLE

Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is unawardable.**

**Note: Any proposal receiving a final rating of less than Acceptable if award is made without discussions shall not be eligible for award. **

2.2.1 Sub-factor A – Management Approach

1) Project Management Plan (PMP) - The Government will evaluate each Offeror’s approach with respect to how the Offeror proposes to manage and coordinate performance of this effort to include:

planning, assigning responsibilities, controlling contractor personnel and other resources, ensuring acceptable performance of subcontractors (if applicable), tracking deliveries, self-monitoring performance and obtaining feedback.

2) Transition Plan - The Government will also assess the feasibility for ensuring all personnel necessary to achieve full performance on Task Order 1 are on-board no later than 30 days after task order award.

The Government will evaluate how the Offeror will coordinate with the Incumbent and RTAM staff during the transition period to ensure an orderly transfer of responsibilities.

2.2.2. Sub-factor B – Staffing Approach

1) Resume Extracts - The Government will evaluate the résumé extracts of each Offeror’s key personnel proposed for Task Order 1 locations to assess the degree to which they meet or exceed the key personnel qualifications.

2) Staffing Plan - The Government will also evaluate the Offeror’s staffing approach for personnel to assess the Offeror’s ability to provide qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced personnel in appropriate numbers to successfully perform the contract.

2.3. Factor 2: Price

The total evaluated price will consist of the sum of the Offerors proposed price for the tasks and locations in the Base Contract Matrix (Attachment 1) inclusive of the FFP line item (CLIN 0001) and the not-to-exceed amounts for the travel and COLA CR line items (CLIN 0002 and 0003 respectively) over the five-year ordering period. The Government will evaluate price proposals using one or more of the techniques defined in FAR 15.404-1(b) in order to determine if the prices are fair and reasonable and support the proposed approach. The Government will determine whether the proposal is complete by verifying that the Offeror has accurately calculated prices in accordance with L.3.2.

The Government will also evaluate whether proposals reflect unbalanced pricing. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly over or understated. The Government may reject proposals where the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

2.4. Factor 3: Past Performance

Past Performance submissions will be initially evaluated to determine if they are considered recent. In order to be considered recent, the performance must have occurred within 36 months of the proposal submission deadline.

The Government will then evaluate recent past performance submissions for relevancy based on the

Offeror’s experience performing tasks similar in size, scope and complexity. The Government will not take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies. The Government may use information other than that provided by the Offeror in its proposal to evaluate past performance. The

Past Performance Information Reporting System (PPIRS) will be one method used to evaluate Past

Performance. The Government may use Past Performance information obtained from sources other than those identified by the Offeror. It is incumbent upon the Offeror to explain the relevance of the data provided. The Government has no duty to search for data to cure the problems it finds in the information provided by the Offeror. The Offeror has the burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information.

Recent, relevant past performance submissions will then be evaluated to determine how well the Offeror performed on those contracts.

The Government will establish an overall rating for the Offeror’s evaluated ability to meet the solicitation’s requirements based on the table below:

ADJECTIVAL RATING DESCRIPTION

Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown.**

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort

** In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the

Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past (see FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or “neutral”) past performance. In the context of acceptability or unacceptability a neutral rating shall be considered acceptable.

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