M67854-18-R-7905_C-IED_Solicitation_Amendement_24_Aug_2018_(Modification).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 provide offerors w ith answ ers to questions received during solicitation question submission and make several changes to the solicitation documents referenced in Block 14 Continuation Page.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 14

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-Aug-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 M6785418R7905

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-Jul-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 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

24-Aug-2018

CODE

COMMANDER MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

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:

M6785418R7905

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:

BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

Changes have been made to the following solicitation documents:

Section B

Section F

Section J

PWS Section 3.2 - Attachment 1 - Section J

PWS Section 5.1 - Attachment 1 - Section J

PWS Section 5.2 - Attachment 1 - Section J

PWS Section 6.2 - Attachment 1 - Section J

PWS Section 6.6 - Attachment 1 - Section J

PWS Section 6.7 - Attachment 1 - Section J

Attachment 4 - Section J

Attachment 5 - Section J

Attachment 6 - Section J

Section L.1.H - Section L

Section L.4.A.1 - Section L

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Travel for Year 1 Not to exceed (NTE) $809,000

To:

Travel for Year 1 Not to exceed (NTE) $1,079,000.

Travel shall only be billed at cost. No profit or fee is allowed for Travel.

CLIN 0003

Other Direct Costs (ODCs) for Year 1 NTE $100,000, as approved by the

Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

Other Direct Costs (ODCs) for Year 1 NTE $100,000, as approved by the

Contracting Officer Representative (COR). ODCs shall only be billed at cost and general and administrative expenses (G&A). No profit or fee is allowed for ODCs.

CLIN 0008

The option status has changed from Option to No Status.

CLIN 1002

Travel for Year 2 NTE $821,135

Travel for Year 2 NTE $1,091,135. Travel shall only be billed at cost. No profit or fee is allowed for Travel.

CLIN 1003

Other Direct Costs (ODCs) for Year 2 NTE $100,000, as approved by the

Other Direct Costs (ODCs) for Year 2 NTE $100,000, as approved by the

Contracting Officer Representative (COR). ODCs shall only be billed at cost and general and administrative

CLIN 2002

Travel for Year 3 NTE $833,452.03

Travel for Year 3 NTE $1,103,452.03. Travel shall only be billed at cost. No profit or fee is allowed for Travel.

CLIN 2003

Other Direct Costs (ODCs) for Year 3 NTE $100,000, as approved by the

Other Direct Costs (ODCs) for Year 3 NTE $100,000, as approved by the

Contracting Officer Representative (COR). ODCs shall only be billed at cost and general and administrative

CLIN 3002

Travel for Year 4 NTE $845,953.81

Travel for Year 4 NTE $1,115,953.81. Travel shall only be billed at cost. No profit or fee is allowed for Travel.

CLIN 3003

Other Direct Costs (ODCs) for Year 4 NTE $100,000, as approved by the

Other Direct Costs (ODCs) for Year 4 NTE $100,000, as approved by the

Contracting Officer Representative (COR). ODCs shall only be billed at cost and general and administrative expenses (G&A). No profit or fee is allowed for ODCs

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

The following have been modified:

DELIVERY

CLINs Year Valid Date Expiration Date

0008 - Contract Award 2 Months After Contract Award

0001-0007 1 3 Months After Contract Award 14 Months After Contract Award

1001-1005 2 15 Months After Contract Award 26 Months After Contract Award

2001-2005 3 27 Months After Contract Award 38 Months After Contract Award

3001-3007 4 39 Months After Contract Award 50 Months After Contract Award

a) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs)

b) CLINs 0002 and 0003 will be valid during Transition-In, in addition to CLIN 0001

c) CLINs X006 are purposely omitted

d) CLIN 0007 is for Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and is valid for the life of the contract to include all options.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

NOTES

G.1 GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT:

Contracting Officer

TBD

Contract Specialist

Jose Rodriguez

2200 Lester Street

Quantico, VA 22134 jose.rodriguez6@usmc.mil

(703) 432-3108

Contracting Officer’s Representative

TBD

G.2 AUTHORIZED CHANGES ONLY BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

(a) Except as specified in paragraph (b) below, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the Contractor’s facility or in any manner communicate with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract will constitute a change under the FAR clause 52.243-1, Changes, Fixed Price, of this contract.

(b) The contractor will not comply with any order, direction, request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract.

(c) The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of the contract and not withstanding provisions contained elsewhere in this contact, the said authority remains solely the Contracting Officer’s. In the event the contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the

Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract prices to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

G.3 TRAVEL AND OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODC)

Travel CLINs X002 shall only be billed at cost. ODC CLINs X003 shall only be billed at cost and general and administrative expenses (G&A). No profit or fee is allowed for Travel CLINs X002 or ODC CLINs X003.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (PWS), 24 Aug 2018, 21 Pages

Attachment 2 – Contract Security Classification (DD254), 25 Jul 2018, 4 Pages

Attachment 3 – Government Furnished Property, 20 Jul 2018, 14 Pages*

Attachment 4 – Historical and Supplemental Data, 23 Aug 2018, 13 Pages

Attachment 5 – Training Support Request (TSR) Log, 30 Jul 2018, 11 Pages*

Attachment 6 – Solicitation Questions and Answers, 24 Aug 2018, 31 Pages

*Attachments 3 and 5 are excel spreadsheets that may yield a different page count depending on orientation and scaling options. The above page count was determined using a landscape orientation and fitting all columns into one page.

**Attachments 4, 5, and 6 are only for informational purposes and will be removed from contract award document.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

L.1 General Instructions.

A. The Government anticipates award of a single firm-fixed price contract with options as a result of this solicitation on the basis of best value with tradeoffs in accordance with FAR

15.101-1.

B. This contract will require a facility clearance. Offerors must have an active Secret Facility

Clearance as of the date of proposal submission to be eligible for award. Secret Facility

Clearance will be verified by using the prime Offeror’s registered Commercial and

Government Entity (CAGE) code. Proposals from Offerors without a Secret Facility

Clearance will not be evaluated and will be ineligible for award.

C. Offerors shall not submit more than one (1) proposal in response to this solicitation.

D. Offerors shall confine their submission to essential matters sufficient to define their offer, which will provide an adequate basis for evaluation. Likewise, Offerors are cautioned against 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 supporting narrative to define compliance are not acceptable. 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.

E. The Offeror shall not include classified material in any proposal.

F. Proposals shall be valid for a period of 180 days from the date of the proposal submission deadline.

G. As prescribed by FAR 52.215-1, the Government may award on the basis of initial offers received without conducting discussions. Therefore, each proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a business and technical standpoint.

H. All proposals, in both paper copies and CD version, shall arrive at the address below NOT

LATER THAN 2:00 P.M., local time, Quantico, VA on 25 September 2018. Delivery (hand carried or other delivery method) shall be to the address below. Offerors shall prominently mark all packages used for delivery of proposals with the following statement:

"REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – SOLICITATION M67854-18-R-7905"

Commanding General

Marine Corps Systems Command

Material Management

Attn: Jose Rodriguez, CT 2.7

(703) 432-3108

2201A Willis Street

Quantico, VA 22134-6050

NOTE: Email or facsimile submission will not be accepted.

L.2 Questions.

Questions about the solicitation documents are due no later than 2:00pm Local Time, Quantico

VA on 2 August 2018 in the following table format. Questions should be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist at jose.rodriguez6@usmc.mil and joseph.butkus@usmc.mil. Please do not bundle multiple questions into one. Questions received after the above time and date are unlikely to be addressed. No questions will be answered via telephone call. Government responses will be posted electronically via amendment to the solicitation.

Document/Section Paragraph Question/Issue/Concern

L.3 Proposal Format.

This Request for Proposal is written in the Uniform Contract Format described in FAR

15.204-1. Sections A through J comprise the model contract. The Government advises prospective Offerors to read the terms and conditions of the model contract and all other parts of the solicitation carefully. Proposals shall be prepared using “Times New Roman” 12 point font style on 8½ x 11 inch white paper. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font style not less than 8 point. Margins shall be no less than one (1) inch on all sides. All material submitted must be no less than single-spaced. Offerors shall ensure that each page provides identification of the submitting Offeror and solicitation number in the header or footer. All pages in a proposal volume shall be numbered sequentially. If the Government prints additional copies of the proposal, it may not be printed in full color, so the Offeror shall ensure that all pages are fully legible if printed in black and white or gray-scale. Offerors shall submit a technical proposal and a price proposal in accordance with the below page limits. The technical proposal and price proposal cannot be in the same binder/folder/enclosure and must be separated. Confine all information pertaining to each indicated topic to the appropriate volume and section. The technical volume shall not include any pricing information. Appendices may not be submitted to supplement the sections listed below and will not be evaluated.

A ceiling on the number of pages in each proposal volume has been imposed, as indicated below.

In the event that an Offeror exceeds the maximum page limitations provided below, the

Government will only evaluate the pages that comply with the maximum number prescribed

(starting with page one and continuing until the maximum number is reached). The following will not be counted as part of the proposal page limitations: title page, table of contents, acronym list, PWS requirements matrix or glossary, and tabs that separate sections. Attempts to circumvent the intent of these limitations (condensed printing, oversize paper, utilizing the incorrect volume to submit additional information, or other similar actions) may result in removal of such material from the proposal and its exclusion from the evaluation.

All proposals shall include one original and four copies of the technical volume and one original and one copy of the price volume, all on paper. All proposals shall also include one electronic copy of the complete technical volume on CD-ROM and one electronic copy of the complete price volume on a separate CD-ROM, both using a format which is compatible with Microsoft

Office 2013 and Adobe Acrobat for Windows. The price files on the CD-ROM price volume shall include MS Excel spreadsheets with formulas intact. The Offeror shall ensure that the submitted files are accessible and readable for the Government. If a file cannot be opened or read, the Government reserves the right to find the proposal non-compliant and ineligible for evaluation and award. Do not embed files inside other files.

Late proposals will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-1.

Technical Proposal Page Limit

Factor 1 30 pages

Factor 2 – Past Performance 3 pages

Price Proposal (Factor 3) Page Limit

Executive Summary/Cover Letter 3 pages

Model Contract* Unlimited

Pricing Unlimited

* Model Contract Sections A through K (at a minimum, only Sections A, B and K are needed)

L.4 Proposal Instructions.

A. Technical Proposal.

The Technical Proposal should reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being undertaken. Proposals should clearly demonstrate the Offeror’s competence, technical understanding and approach in order to accomplish the requirements set forth in the PWS. The Offeror must expressly agree and acknowledge on the first page of their technical proposal that they will meet all requirements specified in the PWS.

Factor 1 – Technical Approach: The Offeror must specifically address in detail their approach to accomplish the technical requirements outlined in PWS sections

2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2(d), and 3.2(l). The Offeror must specifically address in detail their approach to accomplish the transition and staff requirements outlined in PWS sections 4.1 and 5.1. The Offeror shall also provide a staffing plan that depicts the workforce breakdown to accomplish all tasks set forth in the PWS.

The Offeror shall take into consideration the locations listed under PWS section

2.1, the historical and supplemental data presented in Attachments 4 and 5 of the solicitation and the instructor/student ratios shown in PWS Enclosures 3 and 5 when preparing the staffing plan.

The staffing plan shall include a complete listing of all labor categories being proposed to meet all performance requirements of the PWS (not just those sections identified for evaluation in Section M) and the number of Full Time

Equivalents (FTEs) for each labor category provided. The staffing plan shall reference what sections of the PWS each FTE is supporting (individual FTEs may support multiple sections of the PWS, but that should be clear from the proposed staffing plan). The Offeror shall provide a definition for each labor category identified that addresses:

a. Roles and responsibilities to be performed by the labor category

b. Knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, or any other characteristic(s) required for the position

c. Education requirements, if any

d. Years of relative work experience, if applicable

The Government does not want Offerors to identify specific individuals. Rather, the Government seeks to understand the roles individuals will fill. Do not include resumes in any volume; Resumes are inappropriate and WILL NOT be reviewed.

Factor 2 - Past Performance: The Offeror must provide past performance information that adequately supports their stated capabilities to accomplish the work defined in the solicitation by annotating past performance accomplishments.

For up to three (3) contracts performed within the last five (5) years a summary of each contract of similar previous work performed shall be provided. Offerors must submit at least one past performance entry where it performed as a prime contractor as part of its proposal. Summaries provided shall not exceed one (1) page each. Summaries should address the following:

(1) Contract number and Contractor name (if the contractor name differs from the contractor submitting the proposal, an explanation as to why it is appropriate to consider the past performance information);

(2) Contract type and dollar value;

(3) Procuring agency;

(4) Procuring agency Point of Contact (POC) name, phone number and email address;

(5) Place of performance

(6) CAGE code/ DUNS number (if the CAGE code differs from the

CAGE code submitted for the prime contractor, please provide an explanation as to why the Government should consider the past performance reference (e.g., it is a proposed subcontractor);

(7) Period of performance;

(8) Description of the scope of the work performed;

(9) Explanation of how the contract requirements performed are relevant to the requirements of this solicitation (See Section M.3.2 below for a description of what is relevant);

(10) Any indication of the quality of the work performed, such as the rating assigned by the customer;

(11) Whether the work was performed as the prime contractor or as a subcontractor.

Offerors are advised that the Government may use and evaluate independently obtained past performance data from other sources such as the Past Performance

Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), in addition to the past performance data provided by the Offeror. Moreover, it is incumbent upon the Offeror to explain the relevance of any past performance data provided. Furthermore, the

Government does not assume the duty to search for data to explain or remedy any inconsistencies it finds in the information provided by the Offeror. The burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information remains with the

Offeror.

B. Price Proposal.

1. Executive Summary/Cover Letter. The Offeror shall either state that the proposal has been prepared in accordance with the terms and conditions of the solicitation or clearly identify and address any exceptions, deviations, and waivers to the solicitation. The

Offeror is advised that if any exceptions, deviations and/or waivers are taken, the proposal may be determined non-compliant and ineligible for award. The Offeror shall state its CAGE code, small business status under NAICS code 611699 and provide email and phone numbers for a primary and alternate company representative to serve as the Government’s point of contact for the proposal. No price information shall be included in the letter. The letter should include the offer validity period and acknowledge the number of amendments issued. Offerors should not include additional information in the cover letters because, other than the content the Government has specifically requested in this paragraph, the Government does not intend to evaluate information within the letter.

2. Model Contract. Sections A through K comprise the model contract. The Offeror shall submit a completed, signed original copy of Sections A, B and Section K with all appropriate “fill-ins” completed. In accordance with FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2018), the Offeror may certify that their annual representations and certifications have been completed electronically via the SAM website in lieu of completing Section K fill-ins. The submission of these items in accordance with the instructions shall, if accepted by the Government, contractually bind the Government and the Contractor to the terms and conditions of the model contract. Failure to submit a complete and signed model contract may result in the

Government rejecting the offer.

3. Pricing. The Offeror shall submit pricing for every line item in the model contract with the exception of Travel, Other Direct Costs (ODCs) and CDRLs; failure to do so will result in the proposal being ineligible for award without discussions. All line item unit prices shall be priced to the nearest dollar with no decimals. All line item Total Prices

(extended prices) shall be evenly divisible by the quantity stated in Section B of the model contract (i.e., the unit prices shall not contain decimals).

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

EVALUATION

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 Basis for Contract Award.

The Government anticipates award of a single firm-fixed price contract with options as a result of this solicitation on the basis of best value with tradeoffs in accordance with FAR 15.101-1.

Pursuant to FAR 52.215-1, the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with Offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)).

Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and business standpoint. Aspects of the successful offeror’s proposal that exceed the

Government’s requirement shall be incorporated into the contract as the new baseline requirement. The successful Offeror Staffing Plan shall serve as the baseline for the minimum staffing requirement during the awarded contract period of performance. For purposes of evaluation the Government will use the versions of the enclosures incorporated by reference in

PWS Section 8 in effect as of the due date for proposals

M.2 Evaluation Factors.

The non-price evaluation factors and their relative order of importance are listed in descending order of importance as follows:

1. Technical Approach

2. Past Performance

The non-price factors when combined are more important than price.

Factor 1 – Technical Approach: For this factor, the Government will evaluate the

Offeror’s technical understanding and approach to perform the technical requirements outlined in PWS sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2(d), and 3.2(l), and the extent to which the

Offeror’s approach to perform the requirements outlined in PWS sections 4.1 and 5.1 and the combination of hours and labor categories in the staffing plan are likely to result in successful performance of the requirements of the PWS.

Factor 2 - Past Performance: Past performance will be evaluated and assigned an adjectival rating of Acceptable or Unacceptable.

Factor 3 - Price: Price will be evaluated, but not assigned an adjectival rating. The

Government will establish a “Total Evaluated Price to the Government” for each Offeror by multiplying the Offeror’s proposed unit price for each CLIN, including options, as listed in the Schedule Section B by the quantity for each CLIN to calculate an extended price. The sum of the extended prices, to include Government determined “Not to

Exceed” prices for travel and ODCs, will determine the “Total Evaluated Price to the

Government.” A proposal with an overall acceptable total evaluated price may not be determined fair and reasonable if the Contracting Officer determines that unbalanced pricing exists. A determination will be made that proposed pricing is fair and reasonable utilizing the analysis techniques in FAR 15.404-1.

M.3 Evaluation Ratings.

M.3.1. Rating for Factor 1.

For Factor 1, the Government will assign a combined technical/risk rating in accordance with the table shown below. A rating will only be assigned at the factor level. The following definitions are applicable:

* Strength is an aspect of an Offeror's proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the

Government during contract performance.

* Weakness is defined as a flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

* Significant weakness in the proposal is a flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful performance.

* Deficiency is defined as a material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

* Risk is the potential for unsuccessful contract performance. The consideration of risk assesses the degree to which an Offeror’s proposed approach to achieving the technical factor or subfactor may involve risk of disruption of schedule, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, and the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance.

Combined Technical/Risk Rating

Color Rating Description

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.

Proposals with a rating of Yellow-Marginal or Red-Unacceptable in Factor 1 will not be considered for award.

M.3.2. Rating for Factor 2.

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 five (5) year of the proposal submission deadline.

The Government will then evaluate recent past performance submissions for relevancy.

Relevancy is a measure of the extent of similarity between the service/support effort, scope, complexity, dollar value, contract type, and subcontract/teaming or other comparable attributes of past performance examples and the solicitation requirements;

and a measure of the likelihood that the past performance is an indicator of future performance. 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.

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 adjectival rating for the Offeror’s evaluated ability to meet the solicitation’s requirements based on the table below:

Adjectival Rating

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 performance (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/unacceptability, a neutral rating shall be considered “acceptable.”

(End of Summary of Changes)