RFP_M67854-18-R-2023_Amendment_0007.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Extend proposal submission date until 1:00 PM local time, Quantico, VA on 9 April 2018.

2. Post Request for Clarifications (RFCs) resulting from One-on-One Exchange listed as questions 140 through 155.

3. Revise RFP, Addendum 1: Table 2 (Proposal Volumes); Volume I (Section 2.2); and Volume VI (Section 2).

4. Revise RFP, Section B, CLIN List and Pricing Terms CLIN 0036 changed to RESERVED.

5. Revise RFP, Section B, CLIN List and Pricing Terms "DMSMS Alert Notice" (previously CLIN 0036) consolidated under CLIN 0035 and includes

CDRL D007.

6. Add FAR Clause 52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite Delivery Contracts

7. Revise Attachment 4 (Pricing Worksheet) in its entirety.

8. Update due date on Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) to 9 April 2018.

9. Revise RFP, (CLIN 0028) Section B, CLIN List and Pricing Terms. CLIN 0028 to be negotiated per Task Order.

10. Revise PWS Sections 4.1.6.1 and 4.1.6.2.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 17

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 27-Mar-2018

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 M6785418R2023

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-Feb-2018

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 X is extended, is not extended.

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 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

27-Mar-2018

CODE

MARCORSYSCOM

ATTN: TOMMY KING, CT CES

2200 LESTER STREET

QUANTICO VA 22134

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

M6785418R2023

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by reference:

52.204-15

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0028

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide Program Management, Program Protection, and Technical Support / Corrective Actions Services IAW PWS Sections 4.1, 4.2, and 4.6.

To:

The Contractor shall provide Program Management IAW PWS Section 4.1. This CLIN is to be negotiated per Task Order.

The unit of issue has changed from Months to Lot.

CLIN 0035

The CLIN description has changed from DMSMS Management Plan to DMSMS Management Plan and Alert Notice.

The contractor shall deliver a DMSMS Management Plan under CDRL D006 IAW PWS 4.8.1.1

The contractor shall deliver a DMSMS Management Plan under CDRL D006 IAW PWS 4.8.1.1 and deliver Alert Notice under CDRL D007 IAW PWS 4.8.1.1.

CLIN 0036

The contract type FFP has been deleted.

The IDC type has changed from Indefinite Quantity to N/A.

The CLIN type priced has been deleted.

The CLIN description has changed from DMSMS Alert Notice to RESERVED.

The contractor shall deliver a DMSMS Management Alert Notices under CDRL D007 IAW PWS 4.8.1.1

Reserved. (See CLIN 0035) The unit of issue Each has been deleted.

The FOB Destination has been deleted.

The FSC code 5820 has been deleted.

The PROG code A70 has been deleted.

The NAICS code 334220 has been deleted.

The MDAP/MAIS Code 000 has been deleted.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

RESERVED

Reserved. (See CLIN 0035)

MAX

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The Acceptance/Inspection Schedule for CLIN 0036 has been changed from:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

Origin Government Destination Government

To:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

N/A N/A N/A N/A

The following have been modified:

INSRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

SECTION E

ADDENDUM 1 - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offeror

E-1. Proposal Submission

Introduction

A. This request for proposal is a full and open competition seeking potential Offerors to fulfill the United States Marine Corps requirement for a Commercial Solution for Classified (CSfC) Certified End User Device (EUD) and associated hardware and security software, to include a Mobile Device Manager (MDM) for use in tactical scenarios. These capabilities are further described in this Request for Proposals (RFP).

B. The Government is seeking a Non-Developmental Item (NDI) solution for the stated requirement to provide all the supplies and associated services addressed within this solicitation. The Government intends to make award(s) to the responsible Offeror(s) who provide the best offer in terms of providing support to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Common Handheld (MCH) Program.

C. The Government reserves the right to make none, one, or multiple Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) award(s) utilizing the Tradeoff process as prescribed by FAR 15.101-1.

This effort will have a 5-year ordering period.

D. To determine the Offeror(s) selected for the ID/IQ, the Government reserves the right, without obligation, to establish a competitive range.

E. The Government will evaluate proposals using a process of three Gates, as described in Section 2 Addendum, Evaluation—Commercial Items.

General

This section contains general instructions for submitting proposals for this effort as defined below:

A. The proposal shall be complete and clear in all respects without the need for additional explanation or information. The proposal shall be in sufficient detail and scope to permit the Government to evaluate it with respect to the technical and cost/price factors specified under Section 2, Addendum, Evaluation—Commercial Items of this solicitation.

B. Data, even though previously submitted or presumed known by the Government, cannot be considered as part of the Offeror’s proposal unless submitted with, and incorporated into, the proposal.

C. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award none, one or more than one contract without discussions in accordance with FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms for evaluation and acceptance. However, the Government reserves the right to hold discussions if determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

D. Offerors are expected to submit sufficient information in the format specified in this section. This solicitation is issued in accordance with the Policies and Procedures of FAR Part 12 and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation and award prescribed in Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation

E-1.1 Offeror’s Proposal Requirements

1. Contract Award

Offerors are cautioned against using general, vague or unsubstantiated statements which prevent, or render difficult, the Government’s evaluation of the proposal. Statements such as “will comply,” or “noted and understood,” without a supporting narrative to describe compliance or approach, are rarely acceptable. Moreover, the Government will not assume that an Offeror possesses any capability, understanding, and/or commitment that is not specifically delineated and supported in its respective proposal. The Government may award to other than the lowest-priced Offeror or to other than the Offeror with the highest technical rating if the Source Selection Authority determines that to do so would result in the best value to the Government. The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government’s interest.

2. Proposal Submission

THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY PROPOSAL, OR PART THEREOF, THAT

DOES NOT SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLY WITH THESE PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, PROVIDING COMPLETE AND COMPREHENSIVE

SECTIONS IN ALL VOLUMES.

Proposals in response to this solicitation will be valid for 12 months from date of submission.

A. Requests for Clarification (RFCs)

1) All Offeror RFCs are due by 10:00 A.M. (local time, Quantico, VA) on 16 February 2018. Please use a table format, similar to Table 1 below, for your comments.

Table 1: Example RFC Format Current Number Solicitation Section Document Page /

Paragraph / Line Number

Comment/Questions

2) RFCs shall be sent via email (Microsoft (MS) Office Word format) to Tommy King at MCSC_MC3_contracts@usmc.mil with a subject line of “MAGTF Common Handheld, M67854-18-R- 2023 Offeror Question.”

3) The Government intends to publish written responses to questions via FEDBIZOPS. Offerors should frequently check the FBO website for information concerning the requirement, responses to questions, and any issued amendments. Should any RFC be received after the date stated above, the Government reserves the right not to provide an answer

B. Notification of Intent to Submit Proposal Please provide, by 10:00 A.M. (local time, Quantico, VA), on the next business day following the Government’s issuance of the RFC responses, an email notification of your intent to submit a proposal. Additionally, please provide your Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, Tax Identification Number (TIN), and information and point of contact (POC) information including name, phone number, street address, and email address. Notice of Intent to propose should be sent via email to Tommy King at mcsc_mc3_contracts@usmc.mil with a subject line of: MAGTF Common Handheld, M67854-18-R-2023 – Intent to Bid.

C. Content and Organization of Proposals

1) To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical/management requirements, and must thoroughly address all evaluation factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award.

Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale in Volume II – Exceptions, Deviations, and Waivers. Offerors are cautioned that exceptions, deviations and waivers generally render a proposal unacceptable and unawardable; therefore, offerors are advised to address questions and issues during the Request for Clarification period so that they may submit a proposal free of exceptions, deviations and waivers, and avoid the possibility of expending proposal resources to submit a proposal that may be deemed unawardable.

mailto:mcsc_mc3_contracts@usmc.mil

2) A legible, neat, orderly, and comprehensive proposal is required. Elaborate brochures or artwork, expensive paper or bindings, or expensive visual or presentation aids beyond those sufficient to present a complete and comprehensive proposal are neither necessary nor desirable. Offerors shall follow the general rule that quality of information is significantly more important than quantity or visual esthetics of presentation. The proposal shall be in sufficient detail and scope to permit the Government to evaluate it with respect to the evaluation factors specified in Section 2 Addendum, Evaluation—Commercial Items of the solicitation. Organization, clarity, accuracy of information, relevance, and completeness are of prime importance.

D. Format of Proposals:

1. Margins and Fonts: Proposals shall be prepared using “Arial” or “Times New Roman” 12 point font.

Foldouts are allowed for technical diagrams and shall be no larger than 11 inches x17 inches, and shall be counted as 2 pages. Tables or diagrams are permitted to use 9 point Arial Font. Margins shall be 1 inch on all four sides. All materials submitted may be no more condensed than single-spaced. Offerors shall ensure that each page provides identification of the submitting Offeror in the header or footer.

2. Pages: The definition of a page is a single side of paper with text, drawings, data, or similar content.

Pages shall be 8.5 x 11 inches in size.

3. Page Limitations: Page limitations are identified for each Volume/Section of the proposal, as described in Table 2 below, and will be treated as maximums. Excess pages, those that exceed stated page limitations, will not be read or considered in evaluation of the proposal. Unless stated otherwise herein, separate pages for providing graphics, charts, illustrations, and pictures are included in the page count.

4. Format: The proposal must be submitted in MS Office 2010 format. Price breakdown will include MS Excel spreadsheets with formulas intact. In the event that there is a conflict between the printed copy of the proposal and the electronic copy of the proposal, the electronic copy will take precedence.

5. Binding: Bind each printed proposal volume in three-ring binders. Individual sections should be removable from and replaceable to the volumes. Each volume shall contain a title page, table of contents, and list of tables and figures for that volume. Include a PWS Cross Reference Matrix showing the location where the evaluator should look in that volume for a discussion of a particular requirement (excluding price information). Use tab separators to separate required sections within a volume and to separate volumes within a binder. Number all pages (other than dividers) sequentially. Only material allocated to a specific section shall be in that section. Submissions deemed to have attempted to circumvent the page limits may result in the proposal being rejected.

6. Copies: The Offeror shall submit originals of Volumes I –V in a single three-ring binder and a copy of Volumes I – V in a separate single three-ring binder.

The Offeror shall submit an original of Volumes VI – VIII in a single three-ring binder and a copy of Volumes VI - VIII in a separate, single three-ring binder.

The Offeror shall also submit six CD ROM discs, each containing identical versions of Volumes I –V, and two CD ROM discs each containing identical versions of Volumes VI – VIII. All the Volumes on CD- ROM discs, with the exception of the Price Volume, shall be in a searchable MS Office 2010 compatible format. The Price Volume shall be in MS Excel format.

7. CD ROMS/DVDs: CDs should be attached to the proposal such that they do not fall out or become dislodged during transport and handling. Suggested methodology includes plastic page sleeves or cover slips attached to binder. Electronic file naming convention. Please name all files submitted on CD in this manner: companyname-titleofdocument-dateofdocument.xxx; where xxx is the file type (i.e. .xls or doc).

Suggest the Company Name and Date be abbreviated to avoid overly long titles. For example, “ACME- Executive Summary-22 Jan 2018.doc” would be both recognizable and manageable.

Table 2: Proposal Volumes

Volume Title Max Pages

I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2 page; to include Exceptions

Deviations, and Waiver N/A for Financial Statement

II PASS/FAIL CRITERIA

(Gate 1) As Defined below

Acronym List and Glossary N/A for Acronym List and Glossary

Section 2.1 CSfC Trusted Integrator 41 page Section 2.2 Secret Facility Clearance 5 page Section 2.3 Android Platform 1 page

III TECHNICAL APPROACH

(Gate 2) Thirty (30)

Acronym List and Glossary N/A for Acronym List and Glossary

PWS Cross Reference Requirements Matrix N/A - Matrix

Section 3.1 PSPEC Requirements Traceability Compliance Matrix N/A - Matrix

Section 3.2 Quality of Proposed Solution:

Capability Packages addressing Planned Deviations

Included in 30 page limit

Section 3.3 Sustainment Approach Included in 30 page limit Section 3.4 Component Management Included in 30 page limit

Section 3.5 System Security Engineering (Program Protection) Included in 30 page limit

IV MANAGEMENT APPROACH

(Gate 2) Twenty (20)

Acronym List and Glossary N/A for Acronym List and Glossary

PWS Cross Reference Requirements Matrix (as applicable to Management Approach)

N/A

Section 4.1 Approach to Program Management Included in 20 page limit

Section 4.2 Approach to Risk Management Included in 20 page limit

Section 4.3 Approach to Quality Management Included in 20 page limit

Section 4.4 Approach to Configuration Management Included in 20 page limit

Section 4.5 Approach to System Safety Program Included in 20 page limit

Volume Title Max Pages

V PAST PERFORMANCE

(Gate 2) As Defined below

Section 5.1 Recent and Relevant Past Performance Information 3 page limit per contract

Section 5.2 Past Performance Questionnaire no page limit VI COST/PRICE As Defined below

Section 6.1 Pricing Worksheet N/A Worksheet Provided

VII SUBCONTRACTING &

SMALL BUSINESS

PARTICIPATION

(Gate 2)

Section 7.1 Small Business Participation Plan no page limit Section 7.2 Small Business Subcontracting

Plan – LARGE BUSINESSES no page limit

VIII CONTRACT INFORMATION As Defined below Section 8.1 Model Contract no Limit

Section 8.2 EEO/VETS 100 Pre-Award Clearance Information no page limit

Pricing Information: NO PRICING INFORMATION IS TO BE INCLUDED IN VOLUMES I – V

OR VOLUMES VII - VIII.

If discussions are held resulting in the need for the submission of Final Proposal Revisions (FPR), the submitted revisions shall adhere to same instructions of Addendum 1, and as augmented by any instructions provided during discussions.

E. PWS Cross Reference Requirements Matrix: The Offeror shall provide a matrix that cross references the proposal with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), demonstrating that the proposal addresses the stated capabilities required. It shall be placed at the front of each of the volumes III and IV and will not count towards the page limitation.

Cross Referencing: Information required for each proposal evaluation factor which is not found in its designated volume, will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal.

F. Acronym listing and Glossaries: Each volume of the proposal shall contain a common Table of Contents and a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each. These items will not count against page limitations for their respective volumes.

G. Proposal Submission Location, Time, and Date

Proposals for the supplies/services to be provided shall be HAND DELIVERED to the address below by 1300 (1:00 P.M. local time, Quantico, VA) on 26 March 2018 2 April 2018 9 April 2018 Offerors shall prominently mark all containers used for delivery of proposals with the following statement:

“REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – SOLICITATION MAGTF Common Handheld, M67854-18-R- 2023”

PROPOSALS SHALL BE HAND CARRIED TO:

Marine Corps Systems Command – M67854

105 Tech Parkway, 2nd Floor Stafford, VA 22556 Attn: Tommy King/Jodie Shifflett, PfM CES, Code 2.2

(703) 432- 8736

Additional Instructions: Prior to delivery, please notify the Contract Specialist (Tommy King) by email regarding the date and approximate time for delivery to ensure someone is available to receive it. Upon arrival at 105 Tech Parkway, please call Tommy King, at (703) 432-8736, or Jodie Shifflett, at (703) 784-1829. The Contracting Officer or her representative will arrive in the lobby to receive the proposal and will issue a receipt.

Electronic, fax, or other forms of submission are not authorized and will not be considered.

H. Instruction for Preparation of Proposal Content

VOLUME I: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Volume I shall include the following information:

a. Confirmation: Confirmation that representations, certifications, acknowledgments, and statements have been completed electronically. (Note: Offerors must also comply with the System for Award Management (SAM) requirements of FAR 52.204-7).

b. Valid Period: Statement of the period for which the proposal is valid (not less than 12 months).

c. Authorized Offeror Personnel: Provide the name, title, direct email address and telephone number of the company/division point of contact for your proposal who is authorized to obligate your company contractually.

d. Company and Codes: Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes, and Applicable Designations.

Provide company/division's street address, county and facility code; Commercial Activity and Government Entity (CAGE) code; Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) code; and size of business (large or small). Also provide Company Point of Contact (POC) name, position title and contact details.

Provide the same information for all major subcontractors to be used.

VOLUME II: MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS-PASS/FAIL (Gate 1)

Volume II must include completed and verifiable documentation addressing items 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 (below) for evaluation under the Gate 1 process:

2.1 CSfC Trusted Integrator: The Offeror shall provide documentation of its current status as a trusted integrator, including its memorandum of agreement with the NSA.

2.2 Secret Facility Clearance: The Offeror shall provide a copy of its current Secret Facility Clearance granted and a Secret Document Safeguarding Level prior to the submission of its proposal. The submission shall include a fully executed DD Form 441 issued by the Defense Security Services (DSS). The Offeror shall complete block 7 of the DD Form 254, found at Attachment (2). In addition, Offerors shall provide, if applicable, an SF328.

2.3 Android Platform: The Offerors shall identify the version(s) of Android its proposed solution will utilize.

VOLUME III: TECHNICAL APPROACH (Gate 2)

Volume III shall include the Offeror’s Technical Approach for the work effort defined by the PWS. This section shall be limited to 30 pages, unless otherwise defined elsewhere in this solicitation, and shall consist of the technical approach to performing the work described in the PWS. This part shall concisely demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to meet the Government’s requirements as described in the PWS.

Volume III, Elements: The following elements are required in the Offeror’s response to the RFP.

Section 3.1, PSPEC Requirements Compliance Matrix (RCM): The Offeror shall provide a completed RCM using the format supplied in Attachment (3).

Section 3.2, Proposed Solution: The Offeror shall provide a description of its technical approach to include the identification of CSfC capability package(s) that the Offeror intends to submit for registration, including any deviations requested for the CSfC registration. This description shall provide the Government with an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the product to be delivered, including hardware, software and licenses.

Section 3.3, Sustainment Approach: The Offeror shall describe its approach to sustainment. Provide a Components List that includes the part number, nomenclature, manufacturer, and quantity for each item and identify the National Stock Number (NSN) for each part (where a NSN exists).

Section 3.4, Component Management: Offeror shall provide a notional schedule of component management based on PWS Section 4.8.1 and describe its approach for Component Management.

Section 3.5 System Security Engineering: The Offeror shall provide a detailed approach that demonstrates the Offeror understands System Security Engineering requirements, and has the ability to maintain the appropriate security posture.

VOLUME IV: MANAGEMENT APPROACH (Gate 2)

The Offeror shall provide a detailed and thorough approach that demonstrates the offeror’s capability to effectively manage and execute the tasks within the PWS.

This section shall be limited to twenty 20 pages, except as specifically stated otherwise in this solicitation, and shall consist of the management approach for the work defined in the PWS. This part shall concisely, but thoroughly, demonstrate the Offeror’s ability with respect to the Management Elements below, and provide convincing proof that its firm possesses the capability to perform in accordance with the PWS.

Volume IV Elements: The following elements are required in the Offeror’s response to the RFP.

Section 4.1, Approach to Program Management: The Offeror shall provide its overall Program Management approach to meet the requirements outlined in PWS Section 4.1.

Section 4.2, Approach to Risk Management: The Offeror shall describe its proposed Risk Management plan and process that identifies and evaluates program risks and executes mitigation/capture strategies, as appropriate.

Section 4.3, Approach to Quality Management: The Offeror shall provide its overall Quality Management approach to include its compliance with applicable ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001: 2008 standards or higher. All manufacturing processes and quality systems procedures shall also be IAW applicable ANSI/ISO Standards.

Section 4.4, Approach to Configuration Management (CM): The Offeror shall describe its management, control, and execution of all CM necessary to control the technical documents used to produce functional and physical characteristics of hardware, firmware, and software, using ANSI/EIA-649-B and MIL-HDBK-61A (SE) as guidance. The Offeror’s CM efforts shall include configuration identification; configuration change control; hardware, software/firmware, and load set CM, Configuration Status Accounting (CSA); and configuration data management.

Section 4.5, Approach to System Safety Program (SSP): The Offeror shall describe its SSP which identifies and evaluates safety and health hazards, defines risk levels, and establishes a safety program that manages the probability and severity of all hazards associated with development, use, and disposal of the system IAW MIL- STD-882E. DI-ENVR-81375 may be used for guidance.

VOLUME V: PAST PERFORMANCE (Gate 2)

Volume V shall include the Offerors Past Performance Information.

Volume V Elements: The following elements are required in the Offeror’s response to the RFP.

Section 5.1, Recent and Relevant Past Performance. The Offeror shall submit a minimum of three, and a maximum of five recent and relevant contract efforts of only the prime and the entity (prime or subcontractor) specifically proposed to perform the NSA Trusted Integrator role, preferably with the Department of Defense or another federal agency, and preferably integrating a materiel solution of the same nature as is required by this solicitation. As a part of the past performance description, the Offeror shall explain the extent to which personnel who contributed to these previous efforts will be supporting the solicited effort. The Offeror shall identify any corporate subsidiaries or other divisions who were involved in performing the reported effort, as well as any other major subcontractors, and note which of those identified are proposed to perform the solicited effort.

“Recent” is defined as contracts, whether ongoing or completed, with at least 12 months of performance occurring during the 3 years preceding the proposal submission date.

Past Performance efforts shall be described in sufficient detail to allow for comparison of the prior performance to the solicited effort with respect to scope, magnitude and complexity. As a result, it will be important to identify what portion of the solicited effort will be performed by each entity for whom past performance information is submitted.

Offerors shall submit this information in the following format:

• Identify, by name, which company (prime or subcontractor) that performed the prior effort and whether that company performed it as a prime or subcontractor. Provide the CAGE code for the referenced company.

• Customer name, address, and telephone number.

• Customer’s Procuring Contacting Officer’s name, telephone number, and FAX number.

• Contracting activity’s technical representative or contracting officer representative (COR), telephone number, and FAX number.

• Customer Program Manager, telephone number and FAX number.

• Government contract administration activity and the name, telephone number, and FAX number of the administrative contracting officer (ACO) and the Chief of Program and Technical Support.

• Contract number.

• Customer’s program title.

• Contractor’s/subcontractor’s place of performance.

• Contract type.

• Period of performance.

• Total contract amount and amount obligated per year.

• Final actual or projected price or cost.

• Offeror’s description of the effort, highlighting similarities and differences between the scope, magnitude and complexity of that effort and the solicited effort. Offerors should pay particular attention to the solicited effort’s PWS and provide sufficient detail in the description to readily allow for a comparison of the effort’s scope to that of the solicited effort.

• Schedule. Provide a narrative of the objectives achieved and any schedule delays encountered. For any Government contracts that did not meet original requirements with regard to schedule, provide a brief explanation for such shortcomings, any demonstrated corrective actions taken to avoid recurrence, and the effectiveness of same. Explain those company processes now in place to prevent past problems and ensure such problems do not affect performance on the proposed contract. Identify, provide, and explain any cure notices received. (Note: Cure notices and associated explanations are excluded from the page count.)

• Provide the above required information for any and all of the Offeror’s Government contracts, whether or not similar to the proposed effort, that were terminated, in whole or in part, for any reason during the past three years. Include all current efforts where the prime or proposed integrator have received notice of the Government’s intent to terminate.

• Offerors shall include in their proposal the written consent of any subcontractor proposed as integrator for whom they have submitted past performance information to allow the Government to discuss that subcontractor’s past performance evaluation with their respective prime Offeror during negotiations.

(Note: Written permission from the subcontractor is excluded from the page count).

Section 5.2, Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). The Offeror shall provide the Past Performance Questionnaire, Exhibit (1), to the customer POC for past performance effort identified in its proposal. In order to expedite the assessment process, the Offeror may complete only the Contract Number and Contractor Name under Section 2, II, Contract General Information of the Past Performance Questionnaire for the convenience of the customer POC. The Offeror shall not, however, complete any other section of the Past Performance Questionnaire. The questionnaire shall be provided to the customer POC with instructions to complete and submit the completed form directly to the MCSC Contracting Office no later than the proposal due date. It is suggested that Offerors seek to impress upon their customers the importance of carefully and fully completing the PPQ, as well as the necessity of a timely submission to ensure the PPQ is available for consideration.

Electronic submission to mcsc_mc3_contracts@usmc.mil is preferred; however, hardcopy mail will be accepted. If by mail or fax, the submission should be received by the proposal due date and the Contracting Officer shall be notified in advance that the PPQ will be mailed or faxed. The Offeror shall submit with its proposal a list of the customer POCs that were provided a Past Performance Questionnaire. The Offeror shall provide the performing contractor name (prime/subcontractor), DUNS Number, and Contract Number in their email.

VOLUME VI: PRICE PROPOSAL

1. Pricing Support: The pricing volume shall include all pricing information for the entire proposal. No pricing information shall be included in other volumes. The Government assumes a proposal represents the Offeror’s best efforts to respond to the solicitation. As this is a competitive commercial acquisition with mailto:mcsc_mc3_contracts@usmc.mil adequate price competition anticipated, any cost/price documentation requested need not be certified cost or pricing data, as described in FAR 15.406-2. In the event that adequate price competition does not exist under this effort, after receipt of proposals, the Government may request additional cost or pricing data as necessary from the Offeror, subcontractors, and team members, pursuant to FAR 15.403-4.

2. Supporting Data: The Offeror shall, at a minimum, provide supporting data that addresses the following areas in detail sufficient to provide the Government with the basis to accomplish its evaluation. The Offeror shall submit with its proposal the commercially available price list(s) used for the hardware and supporting materials in compiling this section of its price volume. The Offeror shall complete RFP, Attachment 4, Pricing Workbook the sample Pricing and Accessories and Volume Discount Price worksheet listed as Attachment (4) and Attachment (5) under this solicitation, listing the prices at which the supplies may be ordered. In addition, On the Volume discount Price Worksheet under Attachment 4, Offerors shall include proposed Labor Rates and Catgegories that provide support under CLIN 0028. The rates and categories proposed will become an attachment to the resulting contrat. Offerors are requested to propose volume discounts using either the quantity range provided, or using their own quantity ranges (covering quantities for 1 to at least 2000) that better reflect where the offeror’s actual cost breaks occur. Further, the Offeror shall provide a list of all accessories, to include unit prices, that will be included as part of the Sample and Production Systems. Finally, In addition, the contractor shall provide a list of any optional accessories beyond those included in the Sample and Production System, to include unit prices that are available for purchase. The pricing provided will be fixed for each Ordering periods and should address ordering quantities (from 1 to 2000) in alignment with the Offeror’s quantity breaks. 1 through 5 the 5 year ordering period and should state prices for specific quantity ranges (from 1 to at least 2000). The Government intends to incorporate the fixed price Accessory List as an attachment to the contract that may be utilized for orders under the contract. The contracting officer must be able to determine that all aspects of the requirements have been considered in the proposal and that the price is justifiable for the work required (i.e., "reasonable"). Each section of the Price volume shall be separated by tabs.

VOLUME VII: SUBCONTRACTING PLAN & SMALL BUSINESS (SB) PARTICIPATION (Gate 2)

Section 7.1, Small Business Participation Plan: The cover page for the Offeror’s Small Business Participation section shall summarize the Offeror’s SB Participation goals and SB Subcontracting percentage goals for the total requirement as follows in Table 3 below. The Offerors are required to submit a subcontracting plan that includes small business participation. The Offeror shall utilize the Navy's Small Business Subcontracting Goals IAW FAR 52.219-9. The Navy's Small Business Subcontracting Goals strive to provide a minimum of 36.7% of the total subcontracting dollars to small business concerns (see Table 1 below).

Offerors identified as "other than small business concerns," as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334220 541511, entitled Custom Computer Programming Services, size standard of $27.5M, shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Plan), in accordance with Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 252.219-7003, as part of the proposal submission. No Commercial Plans, as defined by FAR 19.701, will be accepted. The Offeror shall submit an Individual Small Business Subcontracting Plan, as defined by FAR 19.701, including assurances that the Offeror will (1) submit the Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISR) and Summary Subcontracting Reports (SSR) under eSRS biannually, and (2) ensure that its major subcontractors also agree to submit ISRs and SSRs through eSRS biannually.

Table 3: Navy Small Business Subcontracting Goals Small Business Category Navy Target Percentage

Small Business 36.7% Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Historically Black Colleges and Universities/ Minority Institutions, AbilityOne, National Industries for the Blind, Source America

20.7%

Small Disadvantaged Business 5.0% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business 3.0% Women-Owned Small Business 5.0% Historically Underutilized Business Zones 3.0%

• Small Business Participation Plan (Large & Small Businesses) –

All Offerors (Large and Small Businesses) shall address their strategies for utilizing Small Business (SB) Concerns in the performance of this contract, whether as a Joint Venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. SB Offerors may meet this requirement using work they perform themselves. For purposes of this solicitation, the term SB Concern shall also include the subcategories of 8(a) business development participants, HUBZone small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns (SDVOSB), and economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concerns and women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns eligible under the WOSB Program and SB. Each subcategory of SB shall be addressed.

In describing its SB Utilization Strategy for this solicitation, the Offeror shall, as applicable:

(a) Describe its approach to identifying SB Concerns;

(b) Describe the extent of participation of SB Concerns on this contract, including a detailed description of the supplies and services for each SB Concern subcategory, and the complexity and variety of the work SB Concerns are to perform. For each SB Concern specifically identified in the proposal, provide the SB Concern’s CAGE code, or, if the SB Concern is not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), at a minimum provide evidence of self-certification in accordance with FAR 19.703(b) as a SB Concern. Where possible, provide documentation regarding enforceable commitments to utilize each SB Concern;

(c) Identify processes to meet subcontracting plan proposed;

(d) Submit a SB Participation Plan in accordance with the sample table provided below:

NAME OF SUBCONTRACTOR

(NAICS FOR WORK BEING

PERFORMED BY

SUBCONTRACTORS)

ADDRESS, DUNS

NUMBER, AND/OR

CAGE CODE

TYPE OF BUSINESS

(LARGE, SB, 8(A),

HBZ, SDVOSB,

EDWOSB, WOSB)

HOURS

PROPOSED

HOURS AS

PERCENTAGE OF

TOTAL HOURS

INVOLVED

PWS

PARAGRAPH

TO BE

PERFORMED.

XYZ CORP. (811212) 123 MAIN

ANYTOWN, NY

01345

DUNS 123456789

SB, SDVOSB 19,000 1.18% 3.1.1, 3.1.2,

3.1.3.1, 3.1.3.2

ACME LTD. (541512) LARGE 320,000 20.00% 3.1.3, 3.1.4

SMITH, JONES AND ASSOC. SB, HBZ, WOSB 85,000 5.31% 3.1.4

ABC COMP. EDWOSB, SB, 8(A) 264,000 16.50% 3.1.5, 3.10

SB – Small Business EDWOSB – Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business SDVOSB – Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business WOSB – Women-Owned Small Business 8(a) – 8(a) Small Business HBZ – HubZone Small Business

(e) If the contract is awarded to a small business, the awarded contract shall include FAR Clause 52.219-14 “Limitations on Subcontracting.”

7.2 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Large Businesses only)

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 Offeror shall present its 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.

The Government’s subcontracting objectives for this acquisition are:

CATEGORY PERCENTAGE

SB CONTRACTS 36.7%

SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS 5.0%

WOMAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTS 5.0%

HUBZONE CONTRACTS 3.0%

SDVOSB CONTRACTS 3.0%

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.

VOLUME VIII: CONTRACT INFORMATION

1. The purpose of this section is to provide information to the Government for preparing the contract document and supporting file. Failure to provide all portions may result in rejection of the proposal without evaluation.

2. Information required includes:

Section 8.1, Model Contract. The Offeror's proposal shall include a signed copy of the Base Contract’s SF1449, with blocks 17 through 32 completed and with all Amendments acknowledged. In addition, Offerors shall include all RFP Clauses which require contractor Fill-ins.

• Each page of the Offeror’s proposal shall contain the following legend at the bottom: Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.

Section 8.2, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and VETS 100 Pre-Award

• Clearance Information: To expedite the Government’s EEO pre-award clearance request process, the prime contractor shall include a list of all proposed subcontractors with a proposed subcontract value estimated at $10 million or more, to include the following information: Name, address, individual’s name/point of contact, and telephone number, and DUNS Number. The Government plans to request EEO clearances early in the evaluation process to avoid possible delays in making contract awards (page limit not applicable).

• In addition, Offerors shall submit a copy of the confirmation of receipt notification (e-mail) for verification of successful submission of VETS 100 report for the prime contractor and any subcontractor with a proposed subcontract value estimated at $100,000 or more. If a contractor, for any reason, cannot produce a confirmation notification, then they may contact the VETS 100 Service Center to request a verification search to be performed.

Phone: (866) 237-0275 Email: VETS100-customersupport@dol.gov mailto:VETS100-customersupport@dol.gov

Please note that to perform a verification search, the VETS 100 Service Center will need one, or a combination of, the following information. Having all of the requested data elements will provide for a more detailed search.

• Company Name

• Company Address

• Employer Identification Number (EIN)

• DUNS Number

The Government will review the Offeror’s representations and certifications to ensure they meet or exceed the requirements of the solicitation

3. USE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

No Government Furnished Equipment, property or information will be provided.

E-1.2 INTENT TO INCORPORATE CONTRACTOR’S TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.

At the Government’s discretion, all or part of the successful Offeror’s technical proposal may be incorporated in any contract or task order resulting from this solicitation. Nothing contained in the successful Offeror’s technical proposal shall constitute a waiver to any requirement of the contract or task order. This may include specific portions of the Contractor's proposal that exceed any of the Government's threshold requirements and/or meet or exceed any of the Government's objective requirements provided in the PWS (including, but not limited to Schedule and Performance Specification, and/or any other measurable criteria). In the event of any conflict between the successful Offeror’s technical proposal and any portion of the contract or delivery order, the conflict shall be resolved in favor of the contract or delivery order.

The successful Offeror will provide, as necessary, any updated proposal changes that reflect the results/responses to any items of clarification and/or discussions. If, after contract award, it is discovered that changes made as a result of any clarifications and/or discussions were not incorporated into those portions of the proposal, such changes to the contractor's documents shall be considered administrative in nature and shall be made by unilateral modification to the contract, at no change in contract cost, price, or other terms and conditions.

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