N00024-17-R-4312_A0001_Final.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 amedment to Solicitation N00024-17-R-4312 is to: 1) Provide answ ers to bidder's questions as Enclosure 1; 2) Revise Section I to remove clause 52.222-60; 3) Revise Section J to update Attachments S-1, S-3, and S-8; 4) Revise Section K to update the version of Provision 52.204-8, and; 5) Revise Sections L and M to make various corrections and updates. Accordingly, the Solicitation is hereby amended as follow s:

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 10

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-Dec-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 N0002417R4312

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Nov-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

11-Dec-2017

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N00024 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been deleted:

52.222-60

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

Attachment S-1* Practical Application Attachment S-3 Staffing Plan Attachment S-8 Question and Comment Form

*Available upon request, when requesting the attachment provide CAGE code.

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

The following have been deleted:

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2017)

The following have been added by full text:

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2017)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 336611.

(2) The small business size standard is 1,250.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.209-2; Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(vii) 52.209-5; Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(viii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(ix) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvi) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xvii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xviii) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xix) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xx) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,533, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $77,533 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxi) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 5.

(xxii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiii) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

X (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

SECTION L: INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

Change to Section L – Page 131/159

From:

3.1 SOLICITATION RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

The solicitation response shall contain two separate volumes, as follows.

Volume I: Non-Cost

Section I:

Factor I - Practical Application Factor II - Technical Approach Sub-Factor 1 - Knowledge, Understanding, and Experience of Avail Planning Sub-Factor 2 – Process Improvement Through Feedback Analysis Factor III - Management Approach Sub-Factor 1 – Management Plan Sub-Factor 2 – Subcontract Management Sub-Factor 3 – Staffing Personnel Factor IV - Past Performance

Section II: Supplemental Information

Volume II: Cost

Factor V - Total Evaluated Cost (Based on the notional availability schedule)

To:

3.1 SOLICITATION RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

The solicitation response shall contain two separate volumes, as follows.

Volume I: Non-Cost

Section I:

Factor I - Practical Application Factor II - Technical Approach

Sub-Factor 1 - Knowledge, Understanding, and Experience of Avail Planning Sub-Factor 2 – Process Improvement Through Feedback Analysis Factor III - Management Approach Sub-Factor 1 – Management Plan Sub-Factor 2 – Subcontract Management Sub-Factor 3 – Staffing Personnel Factor IV - Past Performance

Section II: Supplemental Information

Volume II: Cost

Factor V - Total Evaluated Cost (In accordance with the hours populated in Section B which is based on the notional availability schedule, attachment S-2)

Change to Section L – Page 135/159

4.1.2.1 Sub-Factor 1: Knowledge, Understanding, and Experience of Availability Planning Support (CLIN 0001-0004): The Offeror shall describe, in detail, its proposed technical approach for performing the work under the contract, including:

e. Describe the Offeror’s capability to perform each of the tasks listed by subparagraph in Section C.1.1, General Requirements, of the SOW.

4.1.2.1 Sub-Factor 1: Knowledge, Understanding, and Experience of Availability Planning Support (CLIN 0001-0004): The Offeror shall describe, in detail, its proposed technical approach for performing the work under the contract, including:

e. Describe the Offeror’s capability to perform each of the tasks listed by subparagraph in Section C.2, General Requirements, of the SOW.

Change to Section L – Page 137/159

4.1.3.3 Sub-Factor 3: Staffing Personnel: The Offeror shall describe, in detail, its proposed staffing and key personnel, under the contract, including:

Providing a Staffing Plan, in accordance with S-3. Key personnel shall be specifically identified by name in the staffing plan. A list of the Government’s minimum requirements for Key Personnel and the role they shall exhibit during the execution of this contract is included in attachment S-3. Offeror’s shall provide resumes for all Key Personnel. The resumes may be in the Offeror’s format, not to exceed two (2) pages in length each. The resumes shall not count toward the Volume I page limitation provided in Section L, paragraph 3.1.

The staffing plan shall include both identified and unidentified (candidate is not currently employed by the Contractor) employees. For any unidentified personnel on the staffing plan, who do not currently work for the Offeror or major subcontractor, the Offeror shall provide documentary evidence of the individual’s availability to support these requirements (e.g., work agreements, contracts, and letters of intent). Work agreements, contracts, letters of intent and other relatable staffing support documentation shall not count toward the Volume I page limit provided in Section L, paragraph 3.1. While unidentified positions are permitted, Offerors should note that numerous unidentified positions will be indicative of an inadequately proposed staffing plan and may result in a lower evaluation score. For unidentified staff, Offerors shall:

1. Include the word, “Pending” in lieu of an individual’s name.

2. Identify the applicable Labor Category.

3. Identify the number of hours that said position will contribute to the effort.

In order to promote fair and consistent pricing for this procurement, each Offeror shall reflect the following labor mix assumption in their cost proposal and staffing plan.

4.1.3.3 Sub-Factor 3: Staffing Personnel: The Offeror shall describe, in detail, its proposed staffing and key personnel, under the contract, including:

Providing a Staffing Plan, in accordance with S-3. Only Key Personnel shall be specifically identified by name in the staffing plan, all other proposed staff shall be identified by labor category. A list of the Government’s minimum requirements for Key Personnel and the role they shall exhibit during the execution of this contract is included in attachment S-3. Offeror’s shall provide resumes for all Key Personnel. The resumes may be in the Offeror’s format, not to exceed two (2) pages in length each. The resumes shall not count toward the Volume I page limitation provided in Section L, paragraph 3.1.

The staffing plan shall include identified, contingent hire (candidate is not currently employed by the Offeror or major subcontractor, but is identifiable by documentary evidence), and unidentified (candidate is not currently employed by the Offeror or major subcontractor and documentary evidence is not available) employees. For any contingent hire personnel on the staffing plan, who do not currently work for the Offeror or major subcontractor, the Offeror shall provide documentary evidence of the individual’s availability to support these requirements (e.g., work agreements, contracts, and letters of intent). Work agreements, contracts, letters of intent and other relatable staffing support documentation shall not count toward the Volume I page limitation provided in Section L, paragraph 3.1. While unidentified positions are permitted, Offerors should note that numerous unidentified positions will be indicative of an inadequately proposed staffing plan and may result in a lower evaluation score.

In order to promote fair and consistent pricing for this procurement, each Offeror shall reflect the following labor mix assumption in their cost proposal and staffing plan.

Change to Section L – Page 144/159

Section 2.1 Section B

The Offeror shall provide a completely populated Section B. The final dollar amount per CLIN/SLIN in Section B of the offer shall be rounded to the nearest dollar (i.e., no cents shall be proposed).

Section 2.1 Section B

The Offeror shall provide a completely populated Section B. All costs shall be proposed in accordance with the hours populated in Section B. The final dollar amount per CLIN/SLIN in Section B of the offer shall be rounded to the nearest dollar (i.e., no cents shall be proposed).

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

EVALUATION FACTORS

Change to Section M – Page 153/159

2.0 EVALUATION FACTORS AND SUB-FACTORS

Proposals will be evaluated on how well the proposals meet or exceed the requirements of the solicitation based on the factors and sub-factors set forth in the following. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to provide information that clearly demonstrates their ability to satisfactorily respond to the solicitation requirements, the factors, and the sub-factors.

Each sub-factor will be evaluated on a stand-alone basis; however, information contained in one sub-factor of the proposal may be used to assist the Government in evaluating other sub-factors of the proposal.

NON-COST FACTORS

Factor I - Practical Application Factor II - Technical Approach

Sub-Factor 1 - Knowledge, Understanding, and Experience of Avail Planning Sub-Factor 2 – Process Improvement Through Feedback Analysis

Factor III - Management Approach Sub-Factor 1 – Management Plan Sub-Factor 2 – Subcontract Management Sub-Factor 3 – Staffing Personnel

Factor IV - Past Performance

COST FACTOR

Factor V - Total Evaluated Cost (Based on the notional availability schedule)

2.0 EVALUATION FACTORS AND SUB-FACTORS

Proposals will be evaluated on how well the proposals meet or exceed the requirements of the solicitation based on the factors and sub-factors set forth in the following. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to provide information that clearly demonstrates their ability to satisfactorily respond to the solicitation requirements, the factors, and the sub-factors.

Each sub-factor will be evaluated on a stand-alone basis; however, information contained in one sub-factor of the proposal may be used to assist the Government in evaluating other sub-factors of the proposal.

NON-COST FACTORS

Factor I - Practical Application Factor II - Technical Approach

Sub-Factor 1 - Knowledge, Understanding, and Experience of Avail Planning Sub-Factor 2 – Process Improvement Through Feedback Analysis

Factor III - Management Approach Sub-Factor 1 – Management Plan Sub-Factor 2 – Subcontract Management Sub-Factor 3 – Staffing Personnel

Factor IV - Past Performance

COST FACTOR

Factor V - Total Evaluated Cost (In accordance with the hours populated in Section B which is based on the notional availability schedule, attachment S-2.)

(End of Summary of Changes)