AMENDMENT 0004 SOLICITATION N00421-10-R-1051.doc

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The following have been added by full text:

NAICS

The NAICS code applicable to this precurement is 541611, for purposes of DFARS clause 252.204-7007.

QUESTION AND ANSWERS 3

1. Can you please confirm that not having a current Secret facility clearance at the time of bid as an 8(a) prime does not preclude a company from submission of a proposal (based on DSS guidelines) to this RFP?

A company will not be excluded from contract award due to not having an active Facility Clearance (FCL) at the time of proposal submission. However, it is noted that the DD254 for N00421-10-R-1051 (Attachment 1 of the RFP) states that the contractor is required to have a FCL at the SECRET in order to support classified tasking of the awarded contract. Contract award may be made prior to the issuance of a FCL, but the contractor will not be afforded access to classified information until the FCL is granted. As such, the offeror is strongly encouraged to have an active FCL at the time of award.

There is no established time frame for DSS to initiate and complete the FCL investigation process; therefore, the Government encourages the contractor to start this process as soon as possible.

2. Section L, 1.0 General Information, first paragraph on page 3 (original RFP page 50) states, “Throughout these instructions, a “principal subcontractor” is defined as a subcontractor who provides at least 10% of the proposed total price/cost (excluding the Offeror’s profit/fee), for the contract.” Conversely, Section L, 3.0 Past Performance, paragraph 3.1 on page 9 (original RFP page 57) states, “A primary subcontractor is defined as any subcontractor who is providing at least 20% of the total labor cost proposed.” This offeror respectfully requests that the threshold for a principal/primary subcontractor be clarified.

Section L-1, Part A, paragraph 1.0, General Information, has been modified to state that a “principal/primary subcontractor” is defined as a subcontractor who provides at least 20% of the proposed total price/cost (excluding the Offeror’s profit/fee), for the contract. This change ensures consistency with the guidance provided in Section L paragraph 3.0.

3. Amendment 0001 revised Section L, 2.0 Labor Hours, table on page 13 (original RFP page 61) to indicate all project managers (8 in total) as key. Conversely, Amendment 0001 revised Section L, 2.1.2 Labor Category Qualifications, Project Manager for NAE War Council labor category on page 15 (original RFP page 63) is not designated as a key category. Please clarify if the Project Manager for NAE War Council is in fact a key category. Also, could the Government advise the number of Project Manager personnel required of each sub category and the requirements as “key” or “non-key” for each sub category to ensure that our understanding of your requirements is accurate?

Amendment 0001 revised Section L to state that the Program Manager labor category was now being designated as a key labor category. However, with respect to the Project Manager labor category, there are 5 distinct types of Project Managers: (1) Project Manager for Air Warfare Analysis, (2) Project Manager for Strategic Leadership Support, (3) Project Manager for WLO, (4) Project Manager for Naval Aviation News Magazine, and (5) Project Manager for NAE (Naval Aviation Enterprise) War Council. Of the 5 distinct types of Project Managers, 4 of them are designated as key labor categories; the Project Manager for NAE War Council labor category is not a key labor category.

As seen in Section L-2 paragraph 2.1, there is a requirement for 15,360 Project Manager hours for each contract year, equating to eight (8) man-years. This estimate is based on one man-year of each of the 5 types of Project Managers, and 3 Project Managers for future projects that have not yet materialized. That being said, the Government recognizes the solicitation requirement to submit resumes for personnel in key labor categories, and that the Government cannot request resumes associated with the 3 Project Managers for future requirements. Therefore, the Government will only be requiring resumes for the 4 personnel proposed in the key Project Manager specializations (1 each for Project Manager for Air Warfare Analysis, Project Manager for Strategic Leadership Support, Project Manager for WLO, and Project Manager for Naval Aviation News Magazine, respectively).

4. In reference to Section L, 2.0 Proposal Format, first paragraph on page 3 (original RFP page 51), this offeror respectfully requests that the Government confirm that graphics are allowable in no smaller than 10 point font, but are not required to meet the same specifications as required by graphs to “contain a grid, which allows values to be read directly from the graph to the same accuracy that a 10 x 10 to the ½ grid provides.”

Correct. Graphics are allowable in no smaller than 10 point font, but are not required to meet the same specifications as required by graphs to “contain a grid, which allows values to be read directly from the graph to the same accuracy that a 10 x 10 to the ½ grid provides.”

5. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition was listed as 541610 on FedBizOpps; however there was no NAICS code listed in the solicitation. Offeror requests clarification regarding the NAICS code applicable to this effort.

The NAICS code for this solicitation is 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, as stated on the FedBizOpps website posting. This amendment will add the NAICS code under section K of solicitation N00421-10-R-1051 in DFARS clause 252.204-7007 for informational purposes.

6. Section L 2.0 Proposal Preparation. This section states “Written proposals must be formatted using a Times New Roman 12 pt normal font (no reduction permitted), single-spaced with 1-inch margins all around, and formatted for standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Volume II, Technical has a suggested page limit of 45 pages. Offer requests clarification regarding whether or not tables such as the “Workforce Qualifications Spreadsheet” used in response to the RFP be submitted on and formatted for 11” x 17” inch paper?

All proposal documentation is expected to meet the standards specified under Section L paragraph 2.0, Proposal Preparation. Therefore, all proposal documents must be formatted for standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

L-1 CONTENT OF PROPOSAL (SUPPLIES OR SERVICES)

PART A GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.0 GENERAL

The Offeror is required to submit sufficient information concerning the following areas to enable Government personnel to fully ascertain capabilities of the Offeror to perform the requirements. The proposal must be sufficient in detail and scope to permit evaluation and provide the evaluators a clear understanding of the Offeror’s capability to meet or exceed the defined elements as required by the solicitation. All proposals must clearly and convincingly demonstrate that the Offeror has a thorough understanding of the requirements, associated risks and is able, willing and competent to devote the resources necessary to meet the requirements, and that the Offeror has valid and practical solutions for all requirements and potential risk areas. Offeror must respond to all requirements of the solicitation and not alter or rearrange the solicitation. The Offeror has the burden of proof to demonstrate compliance with all the evaluation factors and or subfactors identified in this solicitation. The Offeror is advised that the Government may incorporate into the final contract enhancing features included in the Offeror’s proposal deemed beneficial to the Government. With the exception of the Price/Cost volume, no cost or pricing information should appear in any volume. Alternate proposals are not acceptable.

In presenting material in the proposal, the Offeror is advised that quality of information is more important than quantity. Clarity, brevity, and logical organization should be emphasized during proposal preparation. The Offeror is responsible to present enough information to allow the Government to evaluate the proposed work effort, support, and approach, as well as the price/cost proposal without opening discussions. Statements that the prospective Offeror understands, or can and/or will comply with, the specifications, and paraphrasing the requirements or parts thereof without supporting information are considered inadequate by the Government, and may render a rating of unacceptable . For the purpose of this solicitation, relevance is defined as something that has a logical connection with the matter under consideration. Such aspects of relevance include the type of effort (e.g., development, production, repair), the type of requirements (e.g., weapon systems, information systems, engineering services, scheduled depot maintenance), service similarity, service complexity, contract type, contract dollar value, the division of the company that will perform the work, and degree of participation by principal subcontractors, team members, or critical team members. Recency is defined as performance within 5 years of the date of this proposal submission.

The Offeror must include any data that illustrates the adequacy of the various assumptions, approaches, and solutions to problems. Failure to address a specific factor or subfactor clearly may be considered a deficiency. There is no need to repeat information in more than one volume if an overlap exists; the detailed information must be included in the most logical place and summarized and referenced in other areas. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentation materials beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal is neither necessary nor desired.

The Offeror is expected to comply with all requirements of the RFP. The Government advises the Offeror that taking exception or deviating from any term or condition of the RFP may make an offer unacceptable, and the proposal unawardable, unless the RFP expressly authorizes such an exception or deviation with regard to that specific term or condition. The Government may consider any exception or deviation to any term or condition of the RFP that is not expressly authorized by the RFP to be a deficiency.

Throughout these instructions, a “principal/primary subcontractor” is defined as a subcontractor who provides at least 20% of the proposed total price/cost (excluding the Offeror’s profit/fee), for the contract. “Team member” is defined as those entities that make up a joint venture or any other partnership or teaming arrangement formed for the purpose of responding to this solicitation. “Critical team member” is defined as those entities of the Offeror that perform a critical function in the performance of the resulting contract, whether it is technical or financial, and/or that have important roles in any high or medium risk areas identified in the Offeror’s proposal.

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