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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers 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 electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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.)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Date 01 Sep 2025 09 Sep 2025

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Continuation of Description

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Military to Military Sealift Command Mariner Credentialing Program

1. Scope.

The Contractor shall provide credentialing services, career guidance, and mentorship to assist program participants with the process of obtaining their Merchant Mariner Credential.

2. BACKGROUND:

The goal of the Military to Military Sealift Command (M2MSC) Mariner Credentialing Program is to facilitate merchant mariner credentialing for active-duty or veteran military personnel. For M2MSC, Military Sealift Command requires comprehensive credentialing support. The goal of the M2MSC Program is to assist active-duty or veteran military personnel with the process of achieving the merchant mariner credential that best suits their existing qualifications. The contractor shall crosswalk military maritime credentials and the qualifications required by the U.S.

Coast Guard (USCG) to meet Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) requirements. The contractor shall provide associated assistance to include a clear pathway, personalized support, and career guidance to M2MSC participants, ensuring a ready pool of qualified mariners from the military.

3. OBJECTIVE:

- The Contractor shall provide credentialing services, career guidance, and mentorship as detailed herein to up to 250 M2MSC candidates per contract year (up to 125 people for the FAR 52.212-8 option) by providing a career pathway and supporting them while they work towards USCG licensing.

- The Contractor shall provide the Government access to a fully functional (within 30 days of award) online dashboard at time of proposal submission and throughout the performance of the contract that includes tracking the status of:

o Candidates' military maritime credentials achieved based on Active Duty.

o Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) requirements.

o Pathway of training required to achieve an MMC

- The contractor shall provide MSC with access to the dashboard and updates in order to inform MSC of all candidates' progress towards obtaining their Merchant Mariner Credential.

4. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The work to be performed under this contract shall be performed at the Contractor's facility. Interactions with the candidate shall be performed via phone or email. The contractor shall provide all support personnel and materials (including the online dashboard) required to successfully perform this contract.

5. REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. The Contractor shall provide USCG licensing support, career guidance and mentorship to active duty and veteran military personnel who MSC has identified as candidates for Military Sealift Command CIVMARs. This support, career guidance and mentorship includes:

5.1.1. The Contractor will be notified via an email from Initial Enrollment & Assessment (Program Start):

MSC that a new candidate has been identified for the M2MSC program. The contractor shall add the M2MSC candidate to the contractor provided M2MSC Dashboard within 48 hours of the new candidate notification. The candidate shall be labeled on the dashboard as "Military". This triggers candidate enrollment.

5.1.2. Within seven days of the candidate's initial Document Discovery and Personalized Pathway Creation:

enrollment, the candidate will provide their sea service and training documents to the contractor. Once provided the documents, the Contractor shall immediately upload them to the candidate's record within the dashboard.

Within seven business days of receiving the candidate's sea service and training documents, the contractor shall create a personalized pathway detailing the steps/courses required to obtain the Merchant Mariner (CDRL 01) Credential that MSC has determined is most appropriate for the candidate. The contractor shall provide the finalized personalized pathway to MSC Employment coordinators who will determine whether to hire the candidate. A candidate's failure to provide sea service and training documentation within seven days shall be reported by the contractor to MSC COR.

5.1.3. Once MSC has informed the contractor of its hiring decision, the contractor shall update Decision to Hire:

the candidate's status on the dashboard within 3 days of notification. If MSC chose to hire the candidate, the contractor shall change the candidate's label from "Military" to "MSC", and the process detailed in the below paragraphs shall be performed. If MSC chose to not hire the candidate, the candidate shall be marked as "not hired" and archived on the dashboard.

5.1.4. : After the hired candidate completes New Employee Orientation Personalized Pathway Completion (NEO), the MSC training coordinators will begin working with the contractor to schedule required training IAW the established personalized pathway. The contractor shall add the approved pathway to the dashboard and begin mentoring and guiding the M2MSC Candidate through completing the steps in their personalized pathway with the end-goal being achievement of the Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) identified by the Government during candidate enrollment. Upon completion of each requirement in their pathway, the candidate shall provide copies of the completion certificates to MSC Training and the contractor. The contractor shall update the dashboard status within 2 business days of receiving the notification.

5.1.5 The Contractor shall notify the N1 training coordinators immediately upon . Issues Affecting Completion:

receipt of a request to drop out of the program from a candidate. Additionally, the contractor shall notify N1 training coordinators if they are unable to communicate with or locate a candidate or have reason to believe that the candidate is no longer pursuing the MMC. In all cases, the dashboard status shall be updated along with the email notification to the N1 training coordinators.

5.1.6. When all requirements of the personalized pathway training plan have been Readiness Confirmation:

completed by the candidate, the contractor shall confirm readiness to apply for the applicable MMC. The contractor shall review all of the M2MSC Candidate's documentation (i.e. training certificates, military records, sea service letters, etc.) to ensure they meet USCG requirements. The contractor shall format all documents according to the precise standards and order required by the National Maritime Center (NMC).

5.1.7. The contractor shall assist the potential mariner with completing the necessary Application Preparation:

MMC application forms, ensuring all information is accurate and consistent with the supporting documentation.

5.1.8. Before submitting the application and forms, the contractor shall conduct a final, Pre-Submission Review:

thorough review of the complete application package (forms and supporting documents) to catch any potential errors or omissions.

5.1.9. The contractor shall submit the completed application package to the NMC on Application Submission:

behalf of the M2MSC candidate. This includes all the required forms and correctly formatted documentation.

5.1.10. The contractor shall actively monitor the progress of the application through the Application Monitoring:

USCG credentialing process and update the status on the dashboard at least weekly. The contractor shall monitor the application status and provide support to the potential mariner until the MMC is approved and issued by the

USCG.

5.1.11. If the NMC raises any questions, requests additional documentation, or identifies any Issue Resolution:

issues with the application, the contractor shall provide third-party support. The contractor shall work to resolve the issues within 3 business days by providing clarification, gathering additional information, or appealing decisions, if necessary. If the contractor is unable to resolve issues within the required timeline, MSC's training coordinators shall be notified prior to the end of the third business day.

5.1.12. Following MMC approval and issuance by the USCG, the contractor MMC Approval (Program End):

shall notify MSC Training and update the dashboard to indicate program completion within 2 business days.

6. CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES:

6.1 The Contractor shall provide all facilities, supplies, and services necessary for this program.

6.2. The Contractor shall crosswalk the perspective mariners' records with the qualifications required by the U.S.

Coast Guard (USCG) to meet SCTW requirements.

6.3 The Contractor shall provide an online dashboard with accurate statuses in accordance with section 5 herein.

The dashboard shall be fully functional by the start of the period of performance. MSC intends on awarding the contract at least 30 days prior to the start of the period of performance.

6.3. The Contractor shall provide MSC personnel (identified by the COR) access to the dashboard for the purpose of status tracking and pulling reports. The dashboard shall allow for filtering and reporting by status.

6.4. The Contractor shall provide the candidate with one-on-one assistance, as necessary, throughout all steps detailed in Section 5 herein.

7. Period of Performance

Period Dates Period Length

30 Sept 2025 - 29 Sept 2026 Base Year

30 Sept 2026 - 29 Sept 2027 Option Year 1

30 Sept 2027 - 29 Sept 2028 Option Year 2

30 Sept 2028 - 29 Sept 2029 Option Year 3

30 Sept 2029 - 29 Sept 2030 Option Year 4

30 Sept 2030 - 29 Mar 2031 FAR 52.217-8 Option

8. Data Rights: Contract clauses DFARS 252.227-7015 (Technical Data-Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and DFARS 252.227-7037 (Validation of Asserted Restrictions on Technical Data) are applicable to this contract and incorporated herein.

9. Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

10. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements;

monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in price or changes in periods of performance. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

11. Post-Award Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the Contracting Officer or COR in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings, the Contracting Officer will inform the Contractor of any performance issues, and the Contractor will inform the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

- Post-Award Conference will take place not later than 30 calendar days after award.

- Scheduling of the Post-Award Conference will be completed no more than ten working days after award.

- Progress Meetings will be conducted monthly. The Contractor shall go over the Monthly Status Report (CDRL 02) during this meeting.

- Meetings will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

12. Security Requirements:

12.1 All Contractor personnel performing the services described herein are required to have a Tier III (T3) level clearance and provide evidence of such to the COR prior to performing any services.

12.2 The Contractor shall handle CUI (to include Privacy Act and Personally Identifiable Information (PII)), in a manner that complies with DoD Manual 5200.01 Vol I - III (DoD Information Security Program), SECNAVINST

5510.36 (SECNAV Information Security Program), and DoD 5240.06 (Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting - CIAR). The Contractor shall implement InfoSec measures for its contractor furnished unclassified information technology system(s) used in performance of this contract. InfoSec measures shall be compliant with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. At a minimum, the security standards extracted from the referenced National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-171, Protecting CUI in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations or accepted equivalents, shall be incorporated into any InfoSec program the contractor establishes.

12.3 Unauthorized Disclosure Prevention: Contractor personnel will protect and safeguard from unauthorized disclosure all sensitive information to which they receive access in the performance of the contract, whether the information comes from the Government or from third parties. The contractor shall provide the following support:

(a) Utilize accessed information and limit access to authorized users only for the purposes of performing the services as required by the contract, and not for any other purpose unless authorized.

(b) Safeguard Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from unauthorized use and disclosure, and not discuss, divulge, or disclose any information to any person or entity except those persons authorized to receive the information as required by the contract or as authorized by Federal statute, law, or regulation.

(c) Inform authorized users requiring access in the performance of the contract of their obligation to utilize information only for the purposes specified in the contract and to safeguard information from unauthorized use and disclosure.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any unauthorized disclosure as soon as the violation is identified, no later than 24 hours. The notice will include a description of the violation and the proposed actions to be taken, and will include the business organization, other entity, or individual to whom the information was divulged.

The Contractor shall protect Government information and PII and shall be able to provide documentation validating it 12.4 Safeguards:

is complying with the requirements detailed in DFARS 252.204-7012. The contractor and applicable subcontractors will abide by the following safeguards:

(a) Do not process DoD information on public computers (e.g., those available for use by the general public in Public Computers:

kiosks or hotel business centers) or computers that do not have access control.

(b) : Protect information by at least one physical or electronic barrier (e.g., locked container or room, login Information Protection and password) when not under direct individual control.

(c) Sanitize media (e.g., overwrite or reformat) before disposal. Information Sanitization:

(d) Encrypt all information that has been identified as controlled unclassified information (CUI) or PII Information Encryption:

when it is stored on mobile computing devices such as laptops and personal digital assistants, or removable storage media such as portable hard drives and digital optical disks, using DoD Authorized Data-at-Rest encryption technology.

** Note: If there are conflicts in interpretation between DFARS 252.204-7012 and the language in this PWS, the PWS language governs.

(e) Limit information transfer to subcontractors or teaming partners with a need to know and a Validate Need to Know:

commitment to at least the same level of protection. Access to the dashboard shall not be given to anyone not possessing the clearance level required by the contract.

(f) Transmit e-mail, text messages, and similar communications using technology and processes that Information Transmission:

provide the most appropriate level of privacy available, given facilities, conditions, and environment. Examples of recommended technologies or processes include closed networks, virtual private networks, public key-enabled encryption, and Transport Layer Security (TLS). Encrypt organizational wireless connections and use an encrypted wireless connection where available when traveling. If encrypted wireless is not available, encrypt application files (e.g., spreadsheet and word processing files), using at least application-provided password protection level encryption. The contractor shall encrypt or digitally sign controlled communications for authentication and non-repudiation.

(g) Transmit voice and email transmissions only when there is a reasonable assurance that access is Voice and Email Transmission:

limited to authorized recipients.

(h) Do not post DoD information to web site pages that are publicly available or have access limited Publicly Available Domains:

only by domain or internet protocol restriction. Such information may be posted to web site pages that control access by user identification or password, user certificates, or other technical means and provide protection via use of TLS or other equivalent technologies.

(i) Provide protection against computer network intrusions and data exfiltration, Network Intrusion and Data Exfiltration:

minimally including the following:

Current and regularly updated malware protection services, e.g., anti-virus, anti-spyware.

Monitor and control inbound and outbound network traffic as appropriate (e.g., at the external boundary, sub-networks, individual hosts) including blocking unauthorized ingress, egress, and exfiltration through technologies such as firewalls and router policies, intrusion prevention or detection services, and host-based security services.

Prompt application of security-relevant software patches, service packs, and hot fixes.

(j) As applicable, comply with other current Federal and DoD information protection and reporting Federal and DoD Compliance:

requirements for specified categories of information (e.g., medical, critical program information (CPI), personally identifiable information (PII), export controlled).

(k) Pursuant to DFARS 252.204-7009, the contractor shall not use or disclose third-party contractor reported DFARS 252.204-7009:

cyber incident information. The contractor can be held liable for breach of information and will extend restrictions in subcontracts for service that include support to Government's activities related to safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting.

(l) The contractor shall identify documented covered defense information, as defined in DFARS Covered Defense Information:

252.204-7012, and apply markings when appropriate to all controlled items in accordance with DoDI 5200.48.

13. Type of Contract: The Government shall award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for the services detailed herein.

14. Pricing and Invoicing: Each contract year will have two Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS). The first CLIN is a firm-fixed price amount invoiced monthly for the dashboard and other services not encompassed in the per-completed invoiceable event price. The second CLIN is for all other services detailed in the PWS. MSC will pay the awarded firm-fixed unit price per invoiceable step in the process completed that month. There are four invoiceable events per candidate. With up to 250 candidates per year, this results in up to 1000 invoiceable events per contract year. The four steps in the process that are invoiceable events are those associated with PWS paragraphs:

5.1.2 (Document discovery and personalized pathway creation)

5.1.4 (Completion of (not each) trainings in the pathway)all

5.1.9 (Application submission)

5.1.12 (Program completion) herein

For example: If a program participant completes two of the invoiceable steps within one month, the contractor can invoice the unit price for that CLIN for a QTY of 2 that month for that person. If a program participant does not complete any invoiceable steps in a month, the contractor cannot include that person in their step completion invoice QTY for that month.

Each month, via another CLIN, MSC will also pay the awarded monthly FFP for the dashboard and any other services described herein that are not incorporated into the per-person price.

MSC is not required to utilize or fund the entire quantity of any per-person CLIN. In no case shall the Government's obligation exceed the amount of funding placed on the CLIN; the parties agree that the funded amount of the CLIN is the limit of the Government's liability.

15. Recognized Holidays: The Contractor is generally not required to perform services on federally recognized holidays, as defined on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website, except in extenuating circumstances.

These circumstances will be at the operation direction of DoD/Department of the Navy (DON)/MSC and will be coordinated by the COR.

16. Quality Assurance (QA): The Government shall monitor and evaluate the Contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). The QASP was established using the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) plan in this PWS; this was developed by the Government and can be found at Technical Exhibit (TE)

16.1 The resulting contract will be performance based in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

37.6 and requires submission of deliverables. The deliverables will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for adherence to PWS requirements. The Contractor will be responsible for correcting any performance deficiencies and any errors or omissions will be corrected without a contractual change in price.

16.2 Upon completion of each year of this contract, the COR will complete a Contractor evaluation in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reports System (CPARS).

17. Phase-Out: The Contractor shall maintain full contract compliance during the period of time leading up to award expiration or termination. The Contractor shall coordinate its phase-out activities with the incoming Contractor to produce a smooth transition at the end of the award period. The phase-out occurs during the contract's PoP. The Contractor shall submit to the COR a Phase-Out Plan sixty (60) calendar days before the period of performance completion or termination. Any pricing associated with the phase-out period and its requirements shall be included in the quoter's pricing and will be incorporated into the resulting contract award as the Government will not pay an

The Phase-Out Plan (CDRL 03) shall address no less than the following:additional amount at time of phase-out.

- Procedures for retaining the staffing levels necessary to maintain required services through the day of expiration or termination.

- Procedures for transfer of all technical data to the Government

- How the contractor plans to provide on-the-job training for the incoming Contractor personnel. This includes side-by-side operational procedures.

18. Contractor Mandatory Training Requirements: The Government may require contractors to participate in certain mandatory training requirements. The COR will notify the contractor of mandatory training as requirements arise during the period of performance. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure these training requirements are met and properly reported to the COR. Mandatory training courses can be completed online and may include, but are not limited to:

- Antiterrorism Training

- Combating Trafficking in Persons

- Counter-intelligence Awareness

- IA Training

- Operations Security (OPSEC)

- Physical Security

- Privacy Act and Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

All mandatory training shall be completed within 30 days of the period of performance start date, and any required refresher training shall be completed at the required frequency specified by the course. Certificates shall be provided to the COR.

19. CDRL List

C D R L

Deliver able Frequency of Co pie s

Format /Medium Submit to

Persona lized Pa thway

Within 14 days of candidate enrollment.

Word document via email

MSC Training Coordinators

Status Report

Monthly 1

Excel document provided via email

COR (via email) prior to progress meeting and presented by KTR at progress meeting.

Phase- Out Plan

Once - (60) calendar days before the period of performance completion or termination

Word document via email

COR

20. Performance Requirements Summary

The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement.

These thresholds are critical to mission success. Failure to meet a Performance Requirement Summary metric is considered a major nonconformance that adversely impacts (or has the potential to) mission, safety of personnel and/or equipment, environment, performance (quality), schedule (delivery), and/or cost. The Government's Contracting Officer will communicate major non-conformances to the contractor on a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) form with a suspense date for the contractor's corrective action plan.

Performanc e Requirem ent Standard

Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Method of Surveil lance

PRS #1

The contractor shall update its online dashboard for each candidate within the timeframes in the PWS.

80%

Random Sampling

PRS #2

The contractor shall ensure all contractor employees' training requirements are met and properly reported to the COR.

100%

Annual Inspection

PRS #3

The contractor shall provide deliverables free of errors and with accurate information within the required timeframes.

80%

PRS #4

The contractor shall provide complete support (as detailed in the PWS) to the program participants from time of enrollment to program end.

100%

21. Wage Determination

The contract resulting from this solicitation will incorporate the applicable wage determination based on the contractor's place of performance. Quoters shall provide a quote that abides by the requirements of their location's wage determination.

Addendum to Contract Clauses

Contract Clauses

Additional Information/Notes

The following clauses were added:

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification. Apr 1984 52.224-2 Privacy Act. Apr 1984 52.224-3 Privacy Training. (Alternate I) Jan 2017 Alternate I Jan 2017

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information.

Jan 2023

Solicitation Provisions

Additional Information/Notes

The following clauses were added:

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information. Oct 2016

Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

1. The quote shall contain the following:

a. Price quote utilizing the Attachment 1 - Pricing Spreadsheet

b. Technical Submission

- Working link to fully functional dashboard site that meets all requirements of the PWS.

- Upon receipt of the quote, MSC will provide a day and time for a meeting between the acquisition team and the contractor.

The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams and recorded. The quoter will have up to 30 minutes to demonstrate the processes and dashboard capabilities it would utilize to encompass the entire sequence of required steps outlined in paragraphs 5.1.1 through 5.1.12 of the PWS. The demonstration shall simulate a scenario in which a candidate is enrolled in the program and provided a pathway comprised of three classes. The quoter is responsible for demonstrating how it would meet the requirements of each step in the process from beginning to end. This meeting shall not be utilized as a sales pitch or an opportunity to discuss other software or features available from the quoter beyond the specific requirements of the solicitation. During the meeting, the Government will not answer any questions asked by the quoter or prompt the quoter to demonstrate specific features of the dashboard. The quoter is solely responsible for demonstrating that the processes and dashboard meet all requirements of the solicitation.

2. Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Jordan Castellat, at Jordan.r.

castellat.civ@us.navy.mil prior to 18 August 2025 at 10AM Eastern Time.

3. Responses to the solicitation are due by Tuesday, 09 September 2025, 10:00AM Eastern Time. Quotes shall be e-mailed to Ms.

Jordan Castellat at Jordan.r.castellat.civ@us.navy.mil. Please reference the solicitation number in your quote. Submission of a quote will be considered confirmation on the quoter's part that all requirements set forth in the Performance Work Statement can be fulfilled.

The Government may not accept quotes received after the submission deadline.

(End of provision)

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Addendum to Evaluation - Commercial Product and Commercial Services

FAR 52.212-2 - Commercial product and Commercial Services

(a) Award will be made to the quoter with the lowest total evaluated price whose quote conforms fully responsible fair and reasonable to the solicitation requirements and meets the technical acceptability standards.

The Government will evaluate offers using a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process in accordance with FAR 15.101-2.

The technical factor will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. Technical tradeoffs will not be and past performance factor made, and no additional credit will be given for exceeding the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes:

1. Price

- The price must be determined fair and reasonable in order to be eligible for award.

2. Technical

- In order to be determined technically acceptable, the quoter must:

- Provide a working link to a fully functional dashboard site that meets all requirements of the PWS.

- Demonstrate in less than 30 minutes (during the Microsoft Teams meeting) that its processes and dashboard meet all requirements of the PWS by presenting how they would complete each step of the process (detailed in PWS paragraphs 5.1.1 - 5.1.12) from beginning to end in accordance with solicitation requirements.

(b) Options: The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced.

Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of provision)

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