N6134019R0075_Amendment_0003.docx

N6134019R0075

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

CONTINUATION PAGE

1. provide answers to RFP questions as Attachment 8,

2. update clauses in sections B-I,

3. removed FAR 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee,

4. removed references to OPTIONs,

5. revised section J,

6. added missing CDRL (A00G),

7. updated Attch L1 Sample Task

8. revise guaranteed minimum dollar value,

9. change Period of Performance to Ordering Period,

10. revise ordering period dates,

11. change the PSC codes for CLINs 1903 & 1904,

12. change the NAIICS code for all CLINs,

13. remove Annex A under Past Performance Section L from Table T-1,

14. remove page limitation for Price/Cost Section L from Table T-1

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The standard size code has changed from 1,250 to 1,000.

The order period end date has changed from 31-Jul-2024 to 30-Oct-2024.

The order period start date has changed from 01-Aug-2019 to 31-Oct-2019.

The contract minimum amount has increased by $999.00 from $1.00 to $1,000.00.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Global Changes

CLIN 1900 -- CLIN 1908

The NAICS code has changed from 336413 to 333318.

CLIN 1901

The cost constraint EST has been added.

CLIN 1902

CLIN 1903

The PSC code has changed from D399 to 6910.

CLIN 1904

The PSC code has changed from D399 to 6910.

CLIN 1905

CLIN 1906

CLIN 1907

CLIN 1908

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

SECTION C

The guaranteed minimum is $1,000.00 and is intended to be satisfied by the first Delivery Order (DO).

NOTE:

The “MAX QTY” referenced within each CLIN are estimates only, and are not intended to represent the maximum quantity of Units to be issued under the respective CLIN. The individual quantity of Units for each CLIN will depend on materialized requirements during the life of the contract. Reference Section F clause, 5252.216-9506, Minimum and Maximum Quantities.

See Section J – List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments, Attachment 1, Statement of Work (SOW) PDX18EE01.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The following have been added by full text:

The following have been deleted:

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1900 has been changed from:

POP 01-AUG-2019 TO

31-AUG-2019

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021 FOB: Destination N61340

To:

POP 31-OCT-2019 TO

29-NOV-2019

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1901 has been changed from:

POP 01-AUG-2019 TO

31-JUL-2024

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

POP 31-OCT-2019 TO

30-OCT-2024

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1902 has been changed from:

POP 01-AUG-2019 TO

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

POP 31-OCT-2019 TO

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1903 has been changed from:

POP 01-AUG-2019 TO

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

POP 31-OCT-2019 TO

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1904 has been changed from:

POP 01-AUG-2019 TO

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

POP 31-OCT-2019 TO

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1905 has been changed from:

POP 01-AUG-2019 TO

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

POP 31-OCT-2019 TO

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1906 has been changed from:

POP 01-AUG-2019 TO

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

POP 31-OCT-2019 TO

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1907 has been changed from:

POP 01-AUG-2019 TO

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

POP 31-OCT-2019 TO

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1908 has been changed from:

POP 01-AUG-2019 TO

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

POP 31-OCT-2019 TO

GLASS, JONATHAN

12211 SCIENCE DR

CROSS WARFARE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

(407) 380-8021

N61340

F.1 CLIN INFORMATION

(a) ALL CLINs: Specific DELIVERY DATE, QUANTITY, and SHIP TO ADDRESS information will be specified at the DO level. Delivery terms of all supplies shall be “Free-on-Board” (F.O.B.) destination.

(b) The DELIVERY DATE for each requirement will be negotiated at the DO level.

(c) The Period of Performance dates reflected within the DELIVERY INFORMATION below reflect the annual Ordering Period. A DO may be issued at the corresponding Section B CLIN Unit Price within the Period of Performance date reflected below, although the delivery date will extend beyond the contract ordering period.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by reference:

NOTE: The phrases "contract price" and "cost" wherever they appear in the clause, may be appropriately modified to apply to cost- reimbursement or incentive contracts, or to combinations thereof.

[Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title].

Signature Date Signer’s Printed Name Signer’s Title

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

17MAY2019

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333318.

(2) The small business size standard is 1,000.

(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, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), 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.] X (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

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

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

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

X (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.

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

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM 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

CONTENT OF PROPOSALS 11OCT2018

L – 1 CONTENT OF PROPOSALS 02 JULY 2018

PART A GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

In accordance with FAR 9.505, the PCO has determined that an organizational conflict of interest exists with Ingenia Services, Inc., CAGE 6PLA5, located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. As such, Ingenia Services, Inc., is prohibited from proposing or performing as either a prime or subcontractor for the life of this effort. Any proposal submitted in response to this RFP that includes Ingenia Services, Inc., as a Prime or Subcontractor will be found non-responsive and become ineligible for award.

1.0 GENERAL

The Offeror must respond to all requirements of the solicitation and not alter or rearrange the solicitation. The Offeror is advised that the Government may incorporate any portions of the Offeror’s proposal into the resulting contract.

In presenting material in the proposal, the Offeror is advised that quality of information is more important than quantity. Clarity, brevity, and logical organization shall be emphasized during proposal preparation. Statements that the prospective Offeror understands, can comply with, or will comply with, the specifications, and paraphrasing the requirements or parts thereof without supporting information are considered inadequate by the Government, and may result in assessing weaknesses and/or deficiencies.

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 sub-factor clearly may be considered a deficiency. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentation materials beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal is neither necessary nor desired.

The Government advises the Offeror that taking exception or deviating from any term or condition of the RFP may result in the assessment of a deficiency to the proposal.

Throughout these instructions, a “principal subcontractor” is defined as a subcontractor who provides at least 20% of the proposed total price/cost (excluding the Offeror’s profit/fee). “JV Team member” is defined as one of the entities that make up a joint venture (JV) formed for the purpose of responding to this solicitation.

Questions: Offerors may submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements by emailing the contract specialist at Stephen.c.wagner@navy.mil. It is required that all questions be received within 10 calendar days of the date this solicitation is issued.

2.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT

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. All pages should be numbered with section and page numbers. When foldout pages are used they must not exceed 11 x 17 inches and will be counted as 1 page. Drawings may be provided separately and may be any size but should be folded to approximately 8.5 x 11-inch standard size and will count as 1 page. Graphs and tables shall be presented in no smaller than a 10 pt. font and should contain a grid, which allows values to be read directly from the graph. Graphic resolution, including such data as tables or charts, should be consistent with the purpose of the data presented.

The Offeror will provide one complete copy of the proposal to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) as electronic files fully compatible with Microsoft Office 2016 and for information not supported by MS Office products, with the latest Adobe Acrobat Reader on a CD-ROM/DVD. The Offeror will ensure that the Price/Cost Volume is provided on a separate CD-ROM/DVD. Each CD-ROM/DVD is to be labeled for content and the Offeror’s name. If a discrepancy exists between the original paper copy of the proposal and the disk copy, the paper copy will take precedence.

3.0 PROPOSAL CONTENT AND VOLUMES

The Offeror must present proposal information in a manner that facilitates a one-to-one comparison between the information presented and this Proposal Instruction. Proposal information must be structured such that its Volume/paragraph number matches the Proposal Instructions Volume/paragraph number provided in section L.B, “Part B Specific Instructions” to which it is responding, although the Offeror may add lower tier subparagraphs. The Offeror must provide reasons it will not provide information for a particular paragraph. The proposal information instructions are structured by paragraph numbers where first, second, third, and fourth parts correspond to the volume, section, and element, etc., in the Offeror’s proposal.

Each volume of the proposal shall be submitted as one original and additional copies as specified in the table below. The table below supersedes the copies requested in Block 9 of the Standard Form (SF) 33. All volumes of the original proposal shall be delivered to the address provided in Section 4.0 prior to the closing date/time stated in this solicitation. Page limitations for each volume, if any, are also specified in the table below; title and table of contents pages do not count towards the page limit. Any pages submitted exceeding the page limit shall be disregarded and NOT evaluated.

Information submitted as an Annex to the proposal includes manuals, specifications, plans, procedures, and policies that exist as an official document of the company or facility, as well as other information requested in Part B Specific Instructions. Page limitations for Annexes, if any, are specified below. The authorized Annexes are summarized in the table below.

Table T-1 Volume/Annex

Annex A

Each volume shall contain the following information:

1. Cover and title page

2. Title of proposal and proposal number as applicable

3. Offeror’s name, address, and POC

4. RFP number

5. Proposal volume/annex number

6. Copy number

7. Table of Contents (The table of contents must provide sufficient detail to enable easy location of important elements)

8. Use tabs and dividers

The Offeror shall submit a Cross Reference Matrix (CRM), Table T-2, for the Technical Volume, similar to the example below, to help ensure that all solicitation requirements are addressed and to facilitate the evaluators’ review of the Offeror’s proposal. The CRM should be a single integrated matrix and cross-reference the proposal volumes and paragraphs to specific RFP requirements, as well as other parts of the proposal that contain relevant information. The Offeror’s CRM may be identical to the example below or revised such as to add columns to indicate the page number on which information may be found, identify where other relevant information in the proposal is located, or provide other comments. The CRM does not count against any of the proposal page limitations.

Table T-2 Cross Reference Matrix

4.0 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

Clearly mark all packages with the solicitation number. The submission date for all Volumes shall be no later than 2:00 PM EST on June 28, 2019.

Offeror shall submit proposals via United States Postal Service or through a commercial carrier using the address provided below. Offeror’s may also hand deliver proposals in accordance with the instructions under “Hand Carried Proposals: below. Offeror shall not submit proposals by facsimile or electronically via email.

1. Proposals Submitted by Commercial Carrier: Offerors shall submit proposals via United States Postal Service or through a commercial carrier using the following address:

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER TRAINING SYSTEMS DIVISION (NAWCTSD)

Attn: Mr. Stephen Wagner (407) 380-4157 Contract Specialist, Code 2.5.3.1.2 12211 Science Drive Orlando, FL 32826-3275 Solicitation Number: N61340-19-R-0075

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All packages entering the Consolidated Mail Facility onboard the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) are being scanned. If the contents of the box/package contain electronic components or media, or otherwise should not be scanned because of potential damage to the contents, the sender/Offeror shall mark the box/package with a “DO NOT SCAN” sticker.

2. Hand Carried Proposals: Hand carried proposals must be delivered to the address above, attention Stephen C. Wagner, 407-380-4157. If a proposal or amendment is hand carried, the Offeror must submit a written visit request no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to delivery of the proposal. Without the visit request, the Offeror may not get beyond the installation security gate to deliver its proposal. Guards are not authorized to accept proposals. A visit request may be obtained by contacting Stephen C. Wagner, Contract Specialist, at 407-380-4157, Stephen.c.wagner@navy.mil. Upon arrival to NAWCTSD, please contact Stephen C. Wagner. In the event that Mr. Wagner is not available, please contact the alternate point of contact, Mr. Joseph Liberatore, at 407-380-4281.

3. Late Proposals:

a. Definitions. As used in this provision— “Proposal modification” is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation’s closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

“Proposal revision” is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer.

“Time,” if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

b. Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

c. Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(1) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition, and—

(i) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(ii) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(iii) It is the only proposal received.

(2) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English, unless otherwise permitted by the solicitation, and in U.S. dollars, unless the provision at FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers, is included in the solicitation.

(6) Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the solicitation closing date and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment.

(7) Offerors may submit revised proposals only if requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

(9) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful Offeror within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding task or delivery order without further action by either party.

4. Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data: Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall—

a. Mark the title page with the following legend:

“This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed—in whole or in part—for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a task or delivery order is awarded to this Offeror as a result of — or in connection with — the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting task or delivery order. This restriction does not limit the Government's right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]”; and

b. Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend:

“Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.”

5.0 PROPOSAL PACKAGING:

The Offeror shall package the proposal volumes in cartons or equivalent packaging containers in the most efficient manner possible grouping like volumes to the maximum extent possible. Each container shall be single person portable. One container shall include all Original Proposal volumes including the original/signed documents submitted as part of Volume 3 Price/Cost Proposal.

Each box should include a packing slip detailing the contents to include the volume number, title, and copy number. Also, each box should be stamped or marked “For Official Use Only” and “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.”

6.0 CLASSIFIED DATA

All proposals must be UNCLASSIFIED.

7.0 SOLICITATION CHANGES

For notice of any changes and additional information provided by the Government for the solicitation, please go to www.FedBizOpps.gov.

PART B SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

**Cost or pricing information shall only appear in the Price/Cost volume.**

1.0 VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL

The Offeror shall provide all information and data required to conduct a thorough and complete technical evaluation.

Throughout the Technical Section the offeror should identify any proposed capability, approach or feature that reduces risk inherent in the program. Specifically, explain the benefits to the government in technical terms and the degree of impact it will have to performance and/or risk. The Offeror shall address the following in the proposal:

1.1 Technical Approach Sample Task (FFP)(CLIN 1901)

The Sample Task SOW (Attachment L1) is representative of the types of task orders that will be issued to fulfill requirements specified in the RFP, SOW, and SOW references. Describe the technical approach, processes, procedures, methods, and steps the offeror will employ to accomplish the Sample Task SOW (Attachment L1).

Include all elements within the Sample Task SOW section 3.2 and the following elements in the proposed technical approach:

a. Adherence to systems engineering and administrative processes

(1) Reasoning for deviation from engineering processes

b. Requirements analysis and derivation

c. Engineering and design approach

d. Hardware selection logic and criteria

e. Software operating system selection logic and criteria

f. Identification of unique non-commercial off the shelf hardware and software,

(1) Reasoning and logic for selection

g. IA and Security processes and IA considerations for hardware and software selection

h. IA controls and certification

i. Testing

j. Configuration Management

k. Risk Management

l. Delivery and integration of the product

m. Labor categories with associated hours required to accomplish each element of the Sample Task, broken down by each step a-l.

1.2 Training Event Technical Products (FFP)(CLIN 1908)

Describe the technical approach, processes, procedures, methods, and steps the offeror will employ to satisfy the requirements listed in Sample Task SOW Paragraph 3.3 (Attachment L1), as it relates to LVC SOW (Attachment 1) Paragraph 3.2.3 for any proposed labor categories. Include the following elements in the proposed technical approach:

a. Provide personnel qualifications and experience for any labor categories proposed for the Fleet Synthetic Training (FST) and Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) events

1.3 Small Business Utilization

Small Business (SB) Utilization Strategy

All Offerors (Large and Small Businesses) shall address their strategies for utilizing SB concerns in the performance of this contract, whether as a Joint Venture (JV), teaming arrangement or subcontractor to achieve a Government established SB Utilization Goal of no less than 11% of the total contract value. If a lower value is proposed it should be clearly explained why 11% cannot be met. SB offerors may meet this requirement using work they perform themselves. For purposes of this solicitation, the term SB concern shall also include the subcategories of Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUB Zone Small Business (HUB Zone), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Each subcategory of SB shall be addressed. This strategy is separate from, but shall be consistent with, the SB Subcontracting Plan provided by the Large Business Offeror (also part of Annex A). A SB Prime Offeror may include its own participation within this SB Participation Plan. In describing its SB Utilization approach, the Offeror shall:

a. Describe the extent of participation of SB Concerns on this contract and the details of each work scope anticipated to be performed by SB Concerns;

b. Identify the name, CAGE code, SB category (SDB, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, etc.) of each SB Concern;

c. Identify the NAICS code for the work to be performed by each SB Concern;

d. Provide targets, expressed as dollars and percentages of total contract value for SB participation in each SB category of each concern identified in paragraph 1.2.b. above.