M9549422Q0016-0003 - ATFP RFQ amend.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 solicitation amendment is to remedy a clerical error associated w ith the language at section 4.0 of the FAR 52.212-2 addendum. In consideration of this administrative correction, quoters may submit quote revisions associated w ith Factor 2: Past

Performance NLT 1700 7 October 2022.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 05-Oct-2022

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 M9549422Q0016

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Jul-2022

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 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

05-Oct-2022

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MCICOM HQ CONTRACTS

701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD

BLDG 12 RM 1J100

ARLINGTON VA 22204

M95494 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

52.212-2 ADDENDUM

1.0 Evaluation Criteria for Award

1.1 The Government will perform an evaluation to select the contractor that represents the best value using the following factors:

VOLUME VOLUME TITLE

1 Factor 1: Technical Capabilities and

Management Approach

2 Factor 2: Past Performance

2 Factor 3: Price

1.2 Prospective Contractors are forewarned that a submission meeting requirements with the lowest evaluated price may not be selected for award if a more highly rated submission with a fair and reasonable price is determined to be most advantageous to the Government.

1.3 The Technical Capabilities and Management Approach factor will be evaluated based on the contractor’s knowledge and understanding of the PWS including the qualifications, capabilities, capacities, and comprehensiveness of the quoted labor mix, and the validity of underlying assumptions and methodologies to meet the PWS requirements. The contractor will be evaluated based on the contractor’s quoted approach to executing their quoted technical solution including their approach to identifying, recruiting, training, and retaining their quoted workforce; teaming and communicating effectively with the Government; and otherwise meeting or exceeding quality standards in the PWS.

1.4 The Past Performance factor will consider both the contractor’s and subcontractor’s past performance on recent, relevant efforts under all vehicle such as GSA and the open market and will assess the degree of confidence the

Government has in an quoter’s ability to provide the required services based on a demonstrated record of performance under similar circumstances. Evaluators may use information obtained from the references and through any other Government or public records to evaluate the Contractor’s and Subcontractor’s past performance.

Contractors and Subcontractors who have successfully performed requirements similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity will be evaluated more favorably.

1.5 The evaluated price will be the sum of the base and optional line items. The FAR 52.217-8 pricing will be evaluated by adding half of the proposed pricing of the last option year to the total quoted price. Contractor’s shall use the provided plug number for travel costs in quoted pricing. In order to be considered for award, the quoted price must be determined to be fair and reasonable. The Government may determine that a response is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

1.6 Responses will be evaluated using the price analysis methods under FAR Subpart 15.4. Pricing information may be shared with the technical evaluators for consideration in determining which contractor is best-suited to perform the work.

2.0 Basis Of Award

The Government intends to issue a single Firm Fixed Price Contract Award from this Request for Quote to the contractor whose submission provides the best value to the Government.

3.0 Request for Quote

3.1 This Request for Quote is being conducted in accordance with the guidelines provided under FAR Part 13.5

Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The Government will use a tradeoff process to identify the contractor whose quote represents the best value to the Government, and will consider award to other than the lowest priced contractor or other than the highest technically-rated contractor. Best value means the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the Government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement. Best Value evaluation is, in and of itself, a subjective assessment by the Government of which quote provides the optimal results to the Government.

3.2 This Request for Quote does not use any aspects of FAR subpart 15.3. The use of this Request for Quote process does not obligate the Government to determine a competitive range, conduct discussions with any contractors, solicit quotes or revisions thereto, or use any other source selection techniques associated with FAR subpart 15.3.

4.0 Tradeoff Process

Following receipt of submissions to this Request for Quote, the Government will perform a tradeoff to select the contractor whose quote represents the best value, based on evaluations of the contractors’ responses to the factors outlined in this Request for Quote and in accordance with the evaluation criteria herein.

The evaluation criteria for this requirement are as follows:

Factor 1 – Technical Capabilities/Management Approach

Factor 2 – Past Performance

Factor 3 – Price

Factors 1 and 2 are equally weighted in terms of importance. The non-price evaluation factors (Factor 1 and 2) when combined, are more important than Factor 3, Price. As the technical approach and past performance differences narrow, price becomes more important. The Government will not make an award at a significantly higher overall price to achieve only slightly superior technical features.

An overall adjectival rating will be assigned to Factor 1: Technical Capabilities and Management Approach. Any quote rated ‘Unacceptable’ or ‘Marginal’ for Factor 1 will be ineligible for award, and may be excluded from further consideration. The following definitions will be used:

Adjectival Rating Description

Outstanding Quote indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths*.

Good Quote indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength.

Acceptable Quote indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements.

Marginal Quote has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements and is unawardable.

Unacceptable Quote does not meet requirements of the solicitation and, thus, contains one or more deficiencies** and is unawardable.

*a strength is identified when the quote demonstrates an aspect that has merit or exceeds minimum capability or performance requirements in a way that is advantageous to the Government.

**a deficiency is identified when the quote contains a material failure to meet a Government requirement that increases the risk of unsuccessful performance.

5.0 Award on Initial Submissions

The Government anticipates selecting a contractor based on evaluation of initial quote submissions, without engaging in interchanges with contractors. Therefore, contractors are strongly encouraged to submit their best technical solutions and price in response to this Request for Quote.

6.0 Exchanges with Contractors

The Government reserves the right to conduct exchanges with contractors if necessary to obtain the best value and may, with or without notice, communicate with and, if desired, seek submission revisions from contractors, in its discretion, it deems appropriate. These issues may include non price and price factors information.

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