N0024418R0036_Amendment_0001.doc

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:

The NAICS code dollar value is corrected to read $15 million. Correction made to FAR Clause 52.204-8.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO DATE:

Question:

Will the government confirm that the cover page and table of contents does not count against the page count in any of the volumes?

Answer:

The cover page and table of contents do not count towards the page count in any of the volumes.

Question:

For the subject solicitation, Page 71, paragraph 6.2 Technical Proposal - Transition Plan indicates the time allotted for transition from the current contract to the new award is 30 days. Section M page 75 sub paragraph 4.1.2 Transition Plan says the timeline allotted for transition from the current contract to the new award is 15 days. Will the government clarify the allotted time for transition?

Answer:

Correction has been made to read 30 days.

Question:

For the subject solicitation, Page 78 Factor III – Cost subparagraph 6.2 Evaluation indicates the government will add the total cost for all three option years to the basic requirement for the base year. Since there are four option periods in this solicitation, will the government clarify if they are adding three option years or four options years plus the six-month option period?

Answer:

Correction has been made to read four option periods.

Question:

Will the government allow tables or graphs to be used in the Technical and Cost Volumes to emphasize points provided the font size used is not less than 9 pt Times New Roman?

Answer:

That is acceptable.

Question:

Please advise if an incumbent is providing the services. If there is an incumbent please provide information such as contractor name, contract number, contract award amount, period of performance.

Answer:

Incumbent contractor is ELS, Inc., Contract Number N0024415D0014, $6,107,690 and the current period of performance ends 20 September 2018.

Question:

Is the requirement covered under any Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)?

Answer:

No

Question:

Is the ongoing contract covered under Service Contract Act?

Answer:

Yes

Question:

Has there been any change in the number of personnel from the current contract?

Answer:

Yes, additional administrative and financial support.

Question:

Please advise if FAR 52.222-62 - Paid Sick Leave applies.

Answer:

Yes, and has been added to Section I.

Question:

Can the government change the time frame for past performance relevance from 3 years to 5 years?

Answer:

The frame is unchanged.

Question:

Our accounting system is compliant with DCAA requirements, but we do not have DCAA approved rates. Will the government conduct a pre-award audit to ensure DCAA approval is received?

Answer:

DCAA will be utilized as necessary to assist in the evaluation of cost proposals.

Question:

The government provided Attachment 6 - Sample Cost Proposal is missing formulas in the calculation. Will the government provide a spreadsheet with formulas, so all vendors utilize the same standard spreadsheet?

Answer:

The Excel spreadsheets are provided as an example. Contractors are responsible for ensuring all formulas within the cost proposal worksheets are accurate.

Question:

The performance standards expected of the contractor include providing class attendance of 95%. As a contractor, we can control attendance of our employees, however in our experience attendance of students who are not contractor employees includes factors beyond the contractor’s control. Can the Government consider modifying the class attendance Performance Standard and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL) in the QASP?

Answer:

Any changes to the QASP can be changed at contract award during transition phase.

Question:

In Section 6.3, the offerors are required to have their customers complete and return the Offeror Past Performance Data (OPPD) sheet. Does the Government actually mean we should request our customers to complete and return the past performance questionnaire (PPQ) document?

Answer:

That is correct.

Question:

Can any of the following documents be made available to contractors who request them, for example by email?

o Example Lesson Plan(s) and/or Syllabi o Example Teaching Materials o Comprehensive CSFE Course Catalog listing relevant to this solicitation (as CANTRAC requires login) o 3-month recent Training Department Schedule of Classes solely as a sample to understand scheduling overlap, cadence and demand peaks o Example Tests or Quizzes o Example phase badge, ride share, and rack and goal card o Example student folder, liberty log, folder for graduating class example items

Answer: The requested documents are not available, nor necessary for developing a proposal.

Question:

The solicitation 4.1 states “Certification as a SNEC 9502 Instructor or equivalent.” (emphasis added). How does one achieve SNEC 9502 certification, and What does the Navy consider as equivalent to SNEC 9502 certification?

Answer: There are various educational institutes that provide the necessary training and certification.

Question:

The solicitation 4.2 states the Apprentice Builder Instructor (BU) “must possess experience”. What does the Navy consider as relevant in this experience? For example, is it experience as a crew member on a construction project; experience leading a construction project; or experience providing apprentice level technical instruction as a BU?

Answer: Information added.

Question:

Can the Navy estimate the current population of active, SoCal-proximate instructors for each course?

Answer: The Navy does not track this information.

Question:

Can the Navy observe commonalities of experience and/or background amongst the qualified instructor population?

Answer: The Navy does not have this information.

Question:

Are the classes 100% classroom-based or are field/lab exercises incorporated? If field/lab exercises, are these observational or interactive in nature? If participational, will the Navy provide all materials and equipment, or should the Contractor be prepared to provide these?

Answer: All required materials are provided by the Government.

Question:

On the current contract, are all positions filled?

Answer: No. Task Orders are issued depending on the schedule and need for support.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 19-Jun-2018 12:00 PM to 25-Jun-2018 12:00 PM.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

TRAINING CENTER SUPPORT SERVICES

1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION.

The Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering (CSFE) was established in 2003, one of 15 Learning Centers that report to the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) in Pensacola, FL. CSFE’s mission is to provide CEC Officers, Seabees, and Environmental Professionals with the necessary skills, knowledge, and education to enhance life-long learning and to provide quality support to the fleet. CSFE oversees the management of traditional classroom, web-based, and blended learning solutions to support training for the following ratings and specialties for Officer and Enlisted personnel. The Naval Construction Training Center (NCTC) is an Inter-Service Training Command that continually trains leaders, specialize in military construction and disaster preparedness skills, which enhance DOD readiness and effectiveness as part of that mission. NCTC provides training, administration and logistics support for Seabees serving in all parts of the world; and offers construction courses including “A”, “C”, “F” and “G” classes. NCTC’s operational services are a vital component of the workforce required to support their mission. CSFE and NCTC are located at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), Port Hueneme, CA.

2. SCOPE OF WORK.

Contractor shall provide instructor services in the disciplines of Seabee Project Planning and Execution, Construction Mechanic, General Construction and Steelwork. Instructors shall conduct classroom lectures and field instruction designed to impart technical knowledge to students. Contractor shall use Government provided training materials for instruction. Contractor shall provide scheduling, financial and administrative support services to CSFE and NCTC.

3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 Contractor shall provide instructors and administrative support services to support the NCTC in accordance with the detailed requirements specified herein. Lesson plans must be approved by the COR and any changes to approved lesson plans must also be approved by the COR.

3.1.1 Classroom Training. The instructors shall conduct classroom lectures and field instruction designed to impart technical knowledge in the principles of job planning, project site layout, estimating and material take off, resource leveling and techniques of construction management. Instructors shall also develop skills for various types of carpentry/masonry applications utilizing various hand/power tools and construction materials.

3.1.2 Present material in accordance with approved lesson plans and course control documents. Make adjustments in presentation, inject personal experiences as examples or other instructional methods to stimulate class participation, motivate the students and encourage instructor-student interaction. Provide remedial instruction as required.

3.1.3 Provide proper guidance to safely manipulate position or transport heavy material, tools or equipment. Enforce the use of required safety equipment and demonstrate the proper procedures to safely operate tools and equipment.

3.1.4 Ensure classroom is available and that all audio visual equipment is functioning properly. Ensure appropriate training aids are readily available and an adequate amount of classroom supplies are always on hand.

3.1.5 Incorporate training aids such as models, mock-ups and cut-ways to enhance training outcome. Frequently introduce innovative and new approaches to established classroom techniques.

3.1.6 Field instructors should incorporate an awareness of potential dangers from equipment and field hazards, as well as what actions to take in the event of injury or other emergency.

3.2.

Monitor and evaluate student progress in all classes taught, ensuring that students’ level of competence is comparable to an apprentice carpenter and mason.

3.2.1 Prepare and administer formal and informal tests or quizzes as part of curriculum. Review tests and quizzes for accuracy, appropriateness of material coverage and student understanding of the material. Ensure field/lab performance tests adhere to corresponding grading sheets.

3.2.2 Observe student classroom/field/lab activities and participation. Maintain classroom decorum by responding immediately to any instance of distraction or disturbance. Report all student absences and tardiness.

3.2.3 Counsel students in the areas of performance, deportment, attitude, and participation. Upon completion of counseling, complete appropriate documentation with recommendations and submit to COR.

3.2.4 If prescribed course material fails to meet the lesson objectives, make recommendations for modifications.

3.3 Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of courses and material covering a wide variety of topics in the designated curriculum.

3.3.1 Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness throughout course of instruction.

3.3.2 At the end of the course, complete an overall analysis of its effectiveness and make substantive recommendations for changes to the curriculum.

3.3.3 Provide feedback on the effectiveness of courses taught and material used.

3.4.

Update lesson plans and field/lab performance grading sheets for broad courses in designated construction and mechanical skills curriculum equivalent to basic undergraduate or secondary level education.

3.4.1 Prepare daily lesson plans for assigned course while working within prescribed course framework. Ensure lesson plans employ the full range of instructional techniques and tactics. Determine the best method to convey course material to students using a combination of conventional teaching methods, (e.g., present the subject matter orally, field/lab demonstrations or practical exercises on equipment).

3.4.2 As course material is updated, revise lesson plans to include new material. Assess impact of new material and coordinate with other related courses of instruction.

3.4.3 Follow daily lesson plans, deviating to reach and motivate students of diverse ages, backgrounds and levels of interest, or to accommodate other unavoidable circumstances. Adjust class or field sessions to accommodate unscheduled delays and minimize disruption to established course schedules.

3.5 Administer examinations, retest, and coordinate supporting information. Order career development courses and examinations, coordinate enrollment status changes, and schedule testing with training manager and supervisors.

3.5.1 Design, assemble, and administer on-site examinations for resident courses. Assemble test items into a test instrument for administration to students. Administer and proctor the examination to include providing instruction to students, monitoring for any dishonest or arbitrary behavior and controlling test security, collecting completed student examinations and other scratch paper or notes written on during the test.

3.5.2 Score and analyze student examinations. Machine score multiple response examinations, coordinate directorate scoring of discussion questions, and assemble total examination scores for many uses. Report examination pass/fail scores, as well as specific lessons requiring remediation for each student failure. Maintain academic examination records for all students. Assemble academic performance information for student review boards or other uses.

3.5.3 Maintain test data bank of tests issued. Evaluate test issued in terms of relationship to course material, reliability, validity, and difficulty. Provide data summary of findings and conclusions. Assist in writing reports and provide input for operating instructions based on instructional changes or initiatives as directly related to testing procedures.

3.6. Use computer programs to facilitate training, specifically the Corporate Enterprise Training Activity Resource System (CETARS). Track training courses, track initial certification/recertification training programs, maintaining information, and researching various specialty/technical training courses from outside sources.

3.6.1 Use graphics and spreadsheets to tally and assimilate data into reports for presentation to management in planning new and revised training/educational programs.

3.6.2 Input validated training requirements and related information in the computer to produce program documents. Ensure staff personnel are conducting ongoing data base integrity audits, and review procedures of users to ensure data base is not being compromised.

3.7 Provide basic student administrative and personnel support.

3.7.1 Administrative support shall have typing skills and knowledge of the functions and procedures used in word processing and, if needed, other software as well as an extensive specialized vocabulary knowledge to create and edit various types of technical and non-technical documents. Operate a computer, peripheral equipment and appropriate software to perform various computer operations in the support of office operations, such as producing reports, maintaining databases, and inputting time card and processing travel order information.

3.7.2 Administrative functions to include:

· Print phase badges, ride share and rack and goal cards

· Create student folders, liberty logs, folders for graduating classes (i.e., medical, dental, grad certs, PIMs, Page 13 (AAP)).

· Maintain student archives.

· Print and update reports from information provided by instructors

· Assist instructors and students with graduation

· Student brief

· Input to student data base

· Administer phase tests on a weekly basis from information provided by instructors

3.7.3 Maintain and manage a roster of all on board students. Rosters shall be created using standard spreadsheet or database software, preferably Microsoft Excel or Access. Roster will contain, at a minimum, student name, date reported onboard, class assigned to and convening date, and graduation date. Consolidate information for various reports according to established procedures and deadlines.

3.7.4 Maintain a roster of students in holding company, providing the date and reason member was placed on hold, and member's current status.

3.7.5 Provide prospective students personalized welcome aboard information (as appropriate), and prepare certificates of completion upon graduation.

3.7.6 Ensures changes in student status are promptly communicated to the student registrar and Navy Military Training (NMT).

3.7.7 Act as a liaison with servicing Personnel Support Detachment on issues regarding staff and student personnel matters; coordinate resolution of pay and personnel issues, facilitate prompt service record entries, coordinate all passenger transportation requirements in connection with permanent change of station order execution, and coordinate order modifications in the event a student setback conflicts with scheduled transfer date.

3.7.8 Maintain automated property account records. Coordinate and perform full physical inventories semi-annually, and unannounced spot checks. Prepare property reports. Update property records. Research and prepare missing, lost, stolen or recovered government property records for property assigned to CSFE and NCTC.

3.8 Provide financial support.

3.8.1 Support and coordinate CSFE response with the Department of the Navy (DON) Business Process Standardization (BPS) initiative.

3.8.2 Write and support with the development of CSFE internal financial management business process documentation (BPD), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and desk-guides.

3.8.3 Support outreach and coordinate targeted financial management training for all business processes which align to BUPERS requirements.

3.8.4 Provide program management support for CSFE N8 Managers’ Internal Control (MIC) Program, including planning and facilitating risk analyses, internal control assessments, and the development, monitoring, and validation of corrective action plans.

3.8.5 Support internal CSFE financial management procedures. Monitor and submit reports to the Comptroller on compliance by CSFE learning sites.

3.8.6 Provide support for CSFE audit readiness efforts, including audit liaison with subordinate commands, reviewing key supporting documentation submitted in internal and external audits.

3.8.7 Support the process documentation effort consisting of, but not limited to, desk procedures, process maps, internal controls, system deficiencies, gap analysis, and remedial solutions.

3.8.8 Support in the coordination of process issues across CSFE BSO activities and MIC Coordinators in the development of corrective action plan to close the identified gaps in the processes.

4. INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS

All Instructors must meet the following qualifications:

4.1 Certification as a SNEC 9502 Instructor or equivalent.

Capability to perform the specific tasks as described herein. Instructors must demonstrate experience and knowledge of various carpentry/masonry practices, methods, procedures and terminology including roofing, concrete forming/reinforcing, light frame construction, painting, mixing/placing/finishing concrete, finish carpentry, masonry unit construction, plastering/stucco, ceramic tile setting and heavy timber constructors.

Experience and knowledge of construction management principles including planning/estimating, material takeoff, resource leveling, project site layout, and techniques of foremanship. Experience and knowledge of training techniques (i. e., ability to convey course material using conventional teaching methods).

Experience, knowledge and ability to operate visual information equipment (LCD projectors, Smart Boards, document cameras, etc.) to deliver course curriculum.

Experience, knowledge and ability to operate computers and other automated systems to grade exams, prepare reports and extract data.

4.2 Additional requirements:

Apprentice Builder Instructor (BU):

Provide apprentice level technical instruction in the methods, practices and procedures needed for project management, planning/estimating and constructing concrete and masonry structures necessary for students to qualify as crew members on construction projects. Must possess experience in the principles of mixing, placing, finishing, curing and testing concrete. Form construction; masonry construction; foundation construction; framing of floors, walls, stairs and roofs; installation of interior and exterior trims; cabinetmaking; preparation of surfaces and painting; application and maintenance of hot and cold roofing; erection of water front; heavy timber and advance base structures; job planning; estimating and material take off; construction safety; and techniques of foremanship.

4.2.1 General Experience: Desired experience equivalent to that of five years teaching in the disciplines of General Construction and Construction Mechanic.

4.2.2 Specialized Experience: Desired experience equivalent to that of five (5) years teaching at a

Military Training Center, specifically construction related courses. More weight will be given to those resumes possessing experience teaching Seabee construction related coursework..

4.3 Apprentice Construction Mechanic (CM) Instructor:

Provides apprentice construction mechanic instruction in the diagnoses and troubleshooting of construction equipment failures. Must possess experience in repairs and maintenance of diesel and gasoline engines; experience adjusting and repairing ignition, fuel, electrical, hydraulic and steering; repairing chassis, frames and bodies; experience working with hoisting and jacking equipment, power tools, measuring instruments, gauges and meters.

4.3.1 General Experience: Desired experience equivalent to that of five years teaching in the disciplines of General Construction, Construction Mechanic and Steelworker.

4.3.2 Specialized Experience: Desired experience equivalent to that of five (5) years teaching at a

Military Training Center, specifically construction related courses.

5. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND SCHEDULES

Courses to be taught are listed in the Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering Course Catalog. Courses range in length from one week to 16 weeks and are scheduled year round. Maximum students per class range from 8 to 24 students. Course schedules are posted on a weekly basis by the Training Department for the following three months. Due to the frequent operational changes of supported units, class schedules are very dynamic.

6. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All contractor employees performing under this contract will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). This is the minimum level of investigation required of contractor employees as a condition to access to Federal facilities and information systems. It is essentially a check of law enforcement records, and written inquiries to schools, police departments, and other references to verify an employee’s status. The required background investigations, in turn, require a fingerprint check of each individual.

Contractor employees shall not report to work until a Common Access Card (CAC) has been issued. The CAC is required for accessing necessary databases to perform the functions listed above.

7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES.

NCTC will provide office space, space to conduct classes, office supplies, commercial telephone access, office equipment to include desk, chair, use of computer, training equipment such as projectors and VCR, graphic support to prepare training aids and publicity, and copy reproduction services.

All information, training materials, publicity and records pertaining to the contracted service will be property of the Navy.

8. MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

8.1Work Schedule

NCTC courses are generally taught Monday through Friday between the hours of 0700 and 1600 with one hour of lunch per day. Minor adjustments to the schedule might occur due to the operational tempo, but the work week will not exceed 40 hours per week.

8.2 Holidays

The following are holiday observed by the Government. The contractor is advised that access to the Government installation will be restricted on these holidays:

HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE

New Year’s Day 1 January

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday 3rd Monday in January

President’s Day 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Independence Day 4 July

Labor Day 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October

Veteran’s Day 11 November

Thanksgiving 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day 25 December

In the event any of the above holidays occur on a Saturday or a Sunday, then the holiday shall be observed in accordance with the practices of the Government installation.

8.3 Place of Performance

On-site work will be performed at NCTC located at NBVC, Port Hueneme, CA.

8.4 Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall be one year base period and four one year option periods.

8.5 Enterprise-wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA)

The contractor shall report contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the CSFE and NCTC via a secure data collection site. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are:

(1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment;

(2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities;

(3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities;

(4) D, Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunications, IT and Telecom- Telecommunications Transmission (D304) and Internet (D322) ONLY;

(5) S, Utilities ONLY;

(6) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY.

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: https://www.ecmra.mil.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://www.ecmra.mil.

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by reference:

52.222-17

52.222-62

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

The following have been modified:

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 611519

(2) The small business size standard is $15 Million.

(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 $80,317, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $80,317 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.]

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

(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

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL

The purpose of this procurement is to provide Instructors , Financial and Administrative Support to the Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering and Naval Construction Training Center located at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, California. Award is anticipated under this solicitation to be made upon initial proposals, without discussion. Accordingly, each initial offer should be submitted as complete as possible. Offerors must comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposals. Proposals that do not comply may be considered non-responsive and may render the offeror ineligible for award of a contract. Offerors may submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirement to Nancy Landeros at nancy.landeros@navy.mil.

It is requested that all questions be received within ten (10) days of the date this solicitation was posted. The Government will make every attempt to answer all questions in a timely manner; however, questions submitted within 7 days of the posted closing date may not allow for ample time to respond and offerors cannot be guaranteed a response will be issued. Offerors should anticipate that questions and responses will be posted for viewing by all other potential offerors.

To be eligible for award offerors must have an adequate Cost Accounting System as determined by the Defense Contract Audit Agency in accordance with FAR 16.301 prior to award of a contract.

The Government intends to issue task orders in accordance with clauses 52.216-18 “Ordering”, 52.216-19, “Ordering Limitations”, and 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity”. These clauses set forth ordering procedures and include factors that the Government may use when issuing individual task orders.

Award will be based on a best value procurement under FAR Part 15, and consist of a twelve month basic period of performance followed by four one-year option periods.

All offers must fully comply with these instructions and address all solicitation requirements to be eligible for award. As such, offers that take exception to any term or condition of this RFP, propose any additional term or condition, or omit any required information, may not be considered for award. Alternate proposals are not authorized and will be rejected.

The government intends to award this contract without discussions. Notwithstanding this intent, the government reserves the right to establish a competitive range, conduct discussions with offerors, and request revised proposals, as necessary. The government also reserves the right to reduce the number of offers considered for award on the basis of efficiency pursuant to FAR 15.306(c).

The quantities of hours for each of the categories specified in the Cost instructions below are estimates only to be used solely for evaluation purposes and are not binding under the basic contract. The Government does not warrant or in any way guarantee the accuracy of these estimated hours. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

The Government intends to award a contract under this solicitation for a period of performance for one base year and four one-year options for a total possible duration of five years. This solicitation also contains FAR clause 52.217-8 – Option to Extend Services, which would allow the Government to extend the period of performance under the contract(s) up to an additional six months. The cost of the six month extension is detailed in the cost section of the instructions.

II. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Proposals for the services to be provided shall be submitted via email to nancy.landeros@navy.mil Subject line in the email shall contain the proposal number, N00244-18-R-0036

III.

PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS

(A) Offerors are required to submit by the specified solicitation closing date and time, their original proposal with copies, as noted, divided into three (3) volumes as stated below.

The Contracting Officer shall not evaluate any pages in excess of the specified page limits.

In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the effort involved in the proposal evaluation process, it is required that all offerors submit their proposals in accordance with the format and content specified.

The cost proposal may contain spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel software, with all file names with the file extension .xls. Spreadsheets provided shall include all calculations in the cells. No other file types are allowed.

IV.

PROPOSAL FORMAT

(A) This section specifies the format the offerors shall use in proposal submissions. The intent is not to restrict the offerors in how they will perform their proposed work, but rather to ensure a certain degree of uniformity in the format of the proposals for evaluation purposes.

(B) Each volume shall contain the following items in addition to the information required by this solicitation:

Cover:

The cover should indicate the following:

Title of the proposal

Volume number (I, II, or III)

Solicitation number

Name and address of offeror

Identification of original signature copies

Table of Contents: The table of contents should provide sufficient detail as to allow the important elements to be easily located. The use of tabs and dividers is encouraged.

(C) Requirements for Style: The proposal shall clearly and concisely set forth the offeror’s response to the requirements of the solicitation. Unnecessary elaboration or other presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal are not desired and may be construed as an indication of the offeror’s lack of understanding of the solicitation requirements. Elaborate artwork and expensive visuals or other presentation aids are neither necessary nor desired.

(D) The offeror shall include the legend, “Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104" in the header/footer margins (top or bottom) for each volume. However, no other text or logos may appear in the margins, although page numbers are acceptable.

(E) The electronic proposal shall be prepared so that if an evaluator prints the proposal it meets the following format requirements: 8.5 x 11 inch paper, single-spaced typed lines, 1 inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman Font in text, no compression to font, no compression to line spacing and no compression to character spacing. All files shall be compatible with Microsoft Word. Adobe (.pdf) files are allowable for documents containing original signatures (i.e. Cover letter, DCAA reports, etc.).

(F) All pages shall include a page number. Such page numbers shall be referenced in the Table of Contents as applicable.

V. PROPOSAL CONTENT

(a) Offer

(b) Technical Capability Proposal

(c) Past Performance Proposal

(d) Cost Proposal

VI. DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH OF THE PROPOSAL SECTIONS

6.1 OFFER. Included in Volume III - The completion and submission of an offer shall indicate the offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. The offer shall consist of and must include the following:

6.1.1 Cover Letter. The proposal shall include a cover letter which identifies all enclosures being submitted as part of the proposal. The letter shall reference the solicitation number and acknowledge that it submits an offer in response to the solicitation. The cover letter shall also identify the following: the name, address, telephone and facsimile numbers, and e-mail address of the offeror; the name address, telephone and facsimile numbers, and e-mail address of the person(s) authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf; and, the name, title, and signature of the person authorized to sign the proposal.

6.2 TECHNICAL CAPABILITY PROPOSAL –Volume I

The Volume I, Technical Capability Proposal shall be divided into two clear sections correlating to the two subfactors.

a. Staffing Plan

b. Transition Plan

This requirement is subject to FAR 52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014). In the event the predecessor contractor employee(s) is not hired by a successor contractor, a plan for how each position will be filled must be provided.

The Staffing Plan - The offeror’s proposal shall describe the offeror’s staffing approach to meet the requirements. The proposal shall address the offeror's understanding of the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The proposal must describe how the offeror plans to provide the staffing for the instructors and administrative positions described herein, and in the PWS. For staff members who are not current employees, the proposal shall describe how the offeror will recruit and train its personnel, including subcontracted labor. The proposal shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of the resources assigned to the requirement ensuring continuity between the support operations and the contractor's corporate offices. The chain of command for addressing issues shall be clear.

Transition Plan - Offerors shall submit a Transition Plan. The timeline allotted for a transition from the current contract to the new award is 30 days. The plan shall demonstrate a clear understanding of the level of training and familiarity needed to perform all work as well as the relative priority given to fully assume each specific task identified in the PWS. The Transition Plan shall address:

· The offeror's approach to handling transition including a discussion of how well the approach will maintain quality and minimize disruption.

· An identification of problems to be expected during transition and a plan to resolve such problems

· Initial employee recruitment

· A Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) for the transition.

· Assumption of workload

· Initial training, indoctrination, and orientation of personnel

· Interface with the Government

Note that an incumbent contractor is not excused from submitting a Transition Plan. Should an incumbent contractor submit an offer, it may discuss how the above-mentioned elements apply to any intended personnel, corporate or management changes.

6.3 PAST PERFORMANCE – Volume II

Past Performance shall be evaluated based on the submission of past performance data supplied by the offeror’s reference/s, the Government’s verification of that data (including information supplied separately by previous customers), and review of any other pertinent information. Offerors shall contact their past performance references and request that each reference complete the " Past Performance Questionnaire" (PPQ) attached.

Completed PPQs shall be submitted by email directly to nancy.landeros@navy.mil no later than the closing date of this solicitation. The subject line of the emailed PPQ must read "SOLICITATION N00244-18-R-0036-PPQ". Offerors may submit up to three (3) PPQs as the prime contractor; subcontractors may submit up to two (2) PPQs.

The Government shall evaluate the offeror’s past performance on similar or directly-related work performed within the past three years which is similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity to that detailed in the Performance Work Statement. Past Performance shall be evaluated based on relevance and confidence (in terms of timeliness, quality, cost control, and customer satisfaction as indicated by the questionnaire). Past Performance references may include federal, state, or local Government and private contracts performed by the offeror that were similar in nature for this effort being evaluated.

Offerors may submit past performance information regarding the following: predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience and subcontractors that will perform major aspects of the requirement.

6.4 COST PROPOSAL – Volume III

Costs will be evaluated on the basis of cost realism in accordance with Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. Cost realism pertains to the offeror’s ability to project costs which are realistic and reasonable, and which indicate that the offeror understands the nature and scope of work to be performed.

Information concerning the general financial condition of your firm and specific plans for financing the proposed contract, including the latest available financial statements. If you are currently being audited, or have been audited by Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) within the past twelve (12) months, it is requested that the name, phone number and location of the assigned DCAA office be furnished with your proposal along with date of report and report number. This requirement also applies to any subcontractor (s) you may intend to utilize for performance of this contract.

Labor will be evaluated on the basis of 100% straight time. Uncompensated overtime and overtime rates will not be used in the evaluation.

All offerors shall prepare and submit a proposal Worksheet for each CLIN listed in Section B. All CLIN worksheets shall be linked to a spreadsheet entitled “Total Proposed” for Base Contract and each Option. See Attachment (6) Excel spreadsheet for an example. The hours and amounts shown in the sample spreadsheets are for illustration only. Do not bid these numbers. At a minimum, Offerors shall include the following information for themselves and any subcontractors:

· Separate cost/pricing information for each year of the services specified in Section B of the solicitation

· the direct rates for the labor categories found in the Section B, Level of Effort clause, including:

· how they were developed;

· the fringe and overhead rates, including how they are applied to the direct labor;

· the G&A rates;

· the fixed fee, which should be derived by applying the rate of the fee to only the burdened labor;

· The Government provided amount for ODCs plus G&A or material handling fees on ODCs, if applicable;

· DCMC ACO telephone and facsimile numbers;

· DCAA Auditor telephone and facsimile numbers;

· The most recent DCMA approved Forward Pricing Rate Agreement, if available;

· CAGE Code;

· DUNS Number;

· Tax Identification Number;

· Accounting System Approval information;

· Purchasing System Approval information;

· Date of CAS Disclosure Statement and Date it was determined adequate.

Any offeror having an accounting system, which includes, within overhead or G&A, the cost elements set forth above shall specifically state this fact within the cost proposal.