4.06a RFQ N6817123R0027 Amendment 0001 Modification Copy_CRS_CJTF-HOA CE.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Answer questions with regard to this solicitation.

2. Remove FAR clause 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States (Oct 2015).

3. Remove CLIN "0002".

4. Make a typographical correction by changing key words in the PWS from "community" to "cultural".

All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remains the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N6817123R0027

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Sep-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

NO.0001

5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

12-Sep-2023

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

12-Sep-2023

NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA SITE DJIBOUTI

PSC 831

BOX 0013

FPO AE 09902-0001

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N6817123R0027

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

CLIN 0002 and Delivery Schedule has been deleted:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 28-SEP-2024 TO

28-MAR-2025

N/A CJTF-HOA J4

JONATHAN NUNLEY

PSC 831

FPO AE 09363

3118244084 FOB: Destination

N3654A

The following have been added by reference:

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 ADDENDUM

Instructions to Offerors

1. Request for Quote:

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ). Any reference to “offer(s)” or “proposal(s)” shall mean “quotation(s)”, and any reference to “offeror(s)” shall mean “quoter(s)”.

2. Responses to this RFQ SHALL include the following:

a. Offeror shall submit technical capabilities for each cultural relations specialist (CRS).

i. Educational transcripts for each CRS.

ii. Certifications or other documentation demonstrating language proficiency for each CRS.

iii. Relevant past experience to include two (2) references (limit, one (1) page per CRS).

b. Offeror shall submit Capabilities/Execution Plan that demonstrates how they will perform the items listed in section 2.0 of the Performance Work Statement inclusive of a postaward kickoff meeting on 28 Sep 2023.

c. Offeror shall submit relevant past performance within three (3) years of the date of the RFQ.

Relevant past performance is performance similar in scope to the requirement of this RFQ.

d. The offeror shall provide three (3) past performance references. The Government reserves the right to contact the references provided.

e. Pricing on all CLIN items in the pricing schedule above as shown in schedule section of the RFQ SF1449 shall be itemized and contain the following (1 page):

i. Unit price for CLIN 0001. CLIN is structured on a monthly basis.

4. Questions regarding this solicitation: Are due to the Government points of contact listed below, no later than 12:01 p.m., East Africa Time, three (3) calendar days prior to solicitation closure date listed in BLOCK 8 on page 1 of this SF 1449.

5. Response due time/date/location: See BLOCK 8 on page 1 of SF 1449. All proposal components shall be transmitted via email to the individual listed below.

Solicitation response recipient:

Name: Maynard Lee, LCDR Email: maynard.k.lee.mil@us.navy.mil

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Cultural Relations Specialist, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

1. General: This is a requirement for services to provide Cultural Relations Specialists (CRSs) whose primary function will be to provide the leadership and staff of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with analysis and insight into local culture, politics, policies, and provide advise on strategies to engage key leaders in the local community. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services: The contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, other related items, and non-personal services necessary to perform the duties of the Cultural Relations Specialist as defined in this Performance Work Statement. No Government Furnished Property shall be provided to the contractor. All office equipment necessary to support this effort will be provided by the Government. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this performance work statement.

1.2 Background/Scope: CJTF-HOA has the inherent responsibility of representing the United States in good faith. A key part of CJTF-HOAs strategy for fostering positive foreign partner relationships include engagements with Djiboutian government entities from the President, to the Secretary of Defense, diplomatic personnel, and senior ranking military personnel. Five different languages are commonly spoken in the country of Djibouti. Host nation customs and courtesies shall be honored and respected by persons of foreign origin. Additionally, in support of a strong strategic standing, above or in line with our geopolitical neighbors, it is important that the United States works with the host nation for advancing national interests. This requirement is intended to continue the advancement of these goals and provide CJTF-HOA with subject matter experts who can provide invaluable cultural insights that ultimately support strategic and diplomatic affairs.

2.0 Objectives and Tasks: The CRS shall provide subject matter expertise on local customs, politics, and language translations to ambassadors of the United States. The CRS shall be responsible for analyzing and interpreting local customs, politics, and trends of affairs relevant to CJTF-HOA. Offer insight into local culture, politics, policies, and advise on strategies to engage key leaders in the local community. Provide guidance and assistance in the relationships CJTF-HOA has with the local community, Djiboutian government and armed forces. For this reason, the CRSs shall be a local Djiboutian National. Gender diversity among the CRSs is required, at a minimum one male and one female, in order to observe appropriate cultural sensitivities in Djiboutian-CJTF HOA engagements, as necessary.

In coordination with Technical Point of Contacts (TPOCs) from the CJTF-HOA Command Element, Public Affairs Office, Staff Judge Advocate, and Office of Religious Affairs, CRSs shall provide the following services: cultural relations, language translations, and analysis and reports on local and international media for impacts on host nation relations.

2.1 In coordination with CJTF-HOA Staff Judge Advocate, Public Affairs Office (PAO) and Office of Religious Affairs, provide translation services and cultural advice regarding Djiboutian civil and military leaders to further the interests of CJTF-HOA and increase the working and social relationships between CJTF-HOA command staff (i.e. the Commanding General of CJTF-HOA, the Deputy Commander, Command Directors, etc.,) and Djiboutian leaders.

2.2 Liaise with CJTF-HOA leadership and staff to develop and strengthen diplomatic relationships with the Djiboutian government, military and community leaders.

2.3 Provide relevant information from news outlets (i.e. international and Djiboutian newspaper, TV, and radio outlets, to include La Nation, RTD, Djibouti newswire, Al Qarn, BBC, and VOA Somali services) for CJTF- HOA Public Affairs Office (PAO) press releases.

2.4 In coordination with the TPOC and Public Affairs Office, monitor and analyze local and international media for impact on host nation relations by providing daily reviews of local and international press, internet media outlets, and broadcast agencies to CJTF-HOA leadership and staff via the PAO.

2.5 Advise and assist the PAO in drafting local media press releases.

2.6 Be familiar with the mission and general duties of the U.S. Embassy, U.S. Army, and U.S. joint commands, including departments and their equivalent counterparts in Djiboutian government, and civil agencies to perform duties as a liaison for CJTF-HOA.

2.7 Provide advice and guidance via reports and briefings on Djiboutian culture and customs to CJTF-HOA leadership and staff at the Commanding General’s behest and as deemed necessary by the TPOC and CJTF- HOA Public Affairs Office.

2.8 Provide interpretations and analysis of local and regional community and government actions to include (but not limited to) press releases from Djiboutian government and military, changes to existing or implementation of new policies, and changes to policy related to local businesses or community leadership to CJTF-HOA leadership and staff.

2.9 Provide suggestions and assistance to CJTF-HOA leadership and staff, in coordination with the CJTF-HOA Office of Religious Affairs for planning and implementing community and key leader high-impact outreach programs and projects. Compile and submit to the PAO a weekly list of cultural relations programs, projects, and other events undertaken by CJTF-HOA.

2.10 Analyze and assist CJTF-HOA leadership and staff in addressing local concerns regarding the installation.

2.11 Translate unclassified legal and administrative documents for the CJTF-HOA Staff Judge Advocate and assist the CJTF-HOA Staff Judge Advocate in communicating with the local community to settle foreign claims.

2.12 Assist the CJTF-HOA Staff Judge Advocate with disseminating and collecting foreign claims forms.

2.13 Assist the CJTF-HOA Staff Judge Advocate in foreign claims investigations by providing translation services for the adjudication of the claims.

2.14 Advise CJTF-HOA leadership and staff via reports and briefings on proper local protocol when interacting with Djiboutian government and private organizations.

2.15 Provide interpretation services for interactions between the CJTF-HOA Staff Judge Advocate (or other CJTF- HOA department as needed) and Djiboutian government and private organizations.

2.16 CRSs must hold and maintain a Djiboutian driver’s license (or equivalent) that allows them to drive in Djibouti.

In addition, a Djiboutian driver’s license is necessary for travel to areas of strategic influence in Djibouti (i.e.

the U.S. Embassy, Djiboutian military installations, Djiboutian governmental buildings, etc.).

2.17 CRS work shall be predominately performed on CLDJ and surrounding cities in Djibouti. At the Commanding General’s discretion, local travel in and around the Ali Sabieh, Dikhil, Dorra, and Rahayta regions may be required. The TPOC shall communicate any travel requirements outside of Djibouti City to the contractor within 7 days of the intended travel period.

2.18 Prior Experience Requirement: Approximately five (5) years or more of work experience in international business, government, public relations, public policy, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or a related professional field is preferred. CRSs must be able to develop a working knowledge and relationship with key personnel from the U.S. Embassy and various Djiboutian government ministries and heads of government.

Preferred experience includes having a familiarity with the foreign claims process and legal terminology. Prior experience working with international media is preferred, as the CRS will be required to interact with Djiboutian and international media outlets.

2.19 Education Requirement: The CRSs will hold, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and preferably an advanced or professional degree in a relevant field of study (i.e. Communications, Public Affairs, Political Science, Business, etc.).

2.20 Language Skills Requirement: The CRSs must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on a full professional proficiency level (or higher) in written and spoken French and Somali with a minimum of a working proficiency in English. The ability to also speak and understand Djibouti’s local languages, including Afar, and Arabic is preferred.

3.0 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and one (1) Option to Extend up to six (6) months. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base year: 28 Sep 2023 – 27 Sep 2024 Option to extend: 28 Sep 2024 – 28 Mar 2025

4.0 General Information:

4.1 Hours of Operation:

Each CRS’ normal working hours shall be:

Monday thru Friday from 0800-1700, to include a daily break totaling 60 minutes Saturday from 0900-1300 A total of 44 hours per week

The CRSs daily performance schedule may vary depending on incidents that may arise outside the normal schedule.

Due to the important nature of the CRS positions, an additional five (5) hours per week may be worked at the

Commanding General’s discretion if an emergent situation arises. The contractor should expect about five (5) percent of the work to fall outside of normal duty hours.

The CRSs must be able to respond within three (3) hours in emergent situations outside of normal duty hours. Time to and from the place of performance shall not count as hours of performance. Time utilized for lunch shall not count as hours of performance. The contractor shall coordinate planned absences of its CRS personnel with the TPOC at least 72 hours in advance, and shall promptly notify the TPOC in the event of unforeseen absences.

4.2 Recognized Holidays: Performance of work is not required on the following official

Djiboutian and United States federal holidays:

U.S. Federal Holidays:

a) New Year’s Day

b) Martin Luther King Day

c) Presidents Day Observed

d) Memorial Day

e) Juneteenth Day Observed

f) Independence Day

g) Labor day

h) Columbus Day

i) Veteran’s Day

j) Thanksgiving Day

k) Christmas Day Observed

Djiboutian Public Holidays:

a) New Year’s Day (January 1)

b) Maulid an-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet)

c) Isra and Mi’raj

d) Labour Day

e) Independence Day

f) Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan – three (3) days)

g) Eid al-Adha ( Feast of the Sacrifice – three (3) days)

h) Muharram

i) Arafat

j) Dec El-am-Hejir (Islamic New Year)

4.3 Places of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at (but not limited to) Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Djibouti City, Djibouti, and, at other locations within the country of Djibouti subject to the Commanding General’s required level of support.

4.4 Replacement Personnel: The Contractor shall notify the COR at least 30 days in advance to prevent an interruption in services. Replacement personnel shall possess equivalent or higher qualifications than outgoing personnel.

4.5 Performance and conduct: Contractor personnel shall comport themselves competently, reasonably, and respectfully at all times during performance. Unreasonable or uncooperative behavior will be reported to the Contracting Officer and may be reflected in contractor performance assessment reports. In the event that personnel fail to adequately perform, the Government reserves the right to have the positions filled with new personnel under the terms and conditions of this contract at no cost to the Government.

5.0 Security Requirements: The contractor will be required to have a background check/security vetting under this contract, which can include iris scanning, finger printing and presentation of other personal information. The

Government has the right to require additional background/security checks if deemed necessary by the Government.

If it is determined at any time during the performance of the contract that the contractor is a risk to U.S. Government personnel or property, this determination shall be grounds for immediate termination of the contract. The Contractor shall establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all non-public Government data to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of government data. The Contractor and all Contractor personnel with access to or responsibility for nonpublic Government data under this contract shall comply with:

DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8500.1, Cybersecurity The Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) DoD 5400.11-R, and DoD Directive 5400.11, DoD Privacy Program DoD 5200.2-R, Personnel Security Program

5.1 The Contractor is responsible for all aspects for security for its personnel and materials. This includes but not limited to transportation to/from the worksite and worksite operations. At no point and time shall the Contractor take photos, use social media for personal purposes, or record any aspects of the work site and/or area around the site.

5.2 All non-United States citizens who require access to or in proximity to US, Host Nation and/or Partner Nation member-controlled facilities must be screened and vetted. Screening methods include, but are not limited to, the collection of biometric data (picture, fingerprint, iris scan, DNA, etc.) and interviews. Employees that refuse to provide any requested information or collection samples will not be eligible to work on the resulting contract.

Throughout the life of this contract, the Contractor shall remove any employee(s) from the performance of this contract if any unsatisfactory results are attained, as requested by the Contracting Officer.

5.3 The awarded Contractor shall provide a list of personnel employed on the contract to the Contracting Officer within one (1) calendar day of contract award. The following information shall be provided prior to screening arrangements. If any employee changes occur, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately to include the employee information below to proceed with screening process.

Full name:

Date of Birth:

Origin of Birth:

Nationality/Citizenship:

Address:

Cell Phone Number:

Email Address:

Tribe:

Father’s full name:

Government identification card number and expiration (to include photocopy):

Passport number and expiration (to include photocopy):

5.4 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees must be clearly identifiable while on Government property by wearing appropriate badges. Contractor personnel must identify themselves as contractors during meetings, telephone conversations, in electronic messages, or correspondence related to this order. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government 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.

6.0 Organizational Conflict of Interest: The duties and responsibilities of this position require the contractor and CRSs to avoid involvement in any real or apparent conflicts of interest. The CRS will have a continuing duty to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest. This may include existing business or financial ventures; personal or professional connections to the Djiboutian government, or local organizations; or past employment. The Contractor shall ensure that it is familiar with Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart

9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

7.0 Facilities Supplies and Services: The Government will provide to the CRS office supplies, access to computer equipment, cell phone and reproduction facilities, should it be necessary. This equipment will be available for official use only and may require additional screening as determined necessary by N6, CJ-6, CJ-2X, NCTAMS, or the Badge Offices. The Government will furnish DOD approved computer software that may be necessary to accomplish tasks at the Government site. The contractor will not have access to the NEX or MWR. Access to the Dining Facilities are at the discretion of the installation Commanding Officer and if approved, the contractor personnel must purchase a meal ticket. In situations where commercial meals and lodging are not available, the Government will provide housing and meals when the mission requires contractors to provide services in locations other than CLDJ. The Government shall provide the contractor basic needs (i.e. food, shelter, and hygiene services) in situations prohibiting them from leaving their place of work. Additionally, contractor shall not operate any vehicles leased or owned by the U.S. Government.

8.0 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.

Performance Objective (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

Standard

Performance Threshold (This is the maximum error rate. It could possibly be

“Zero deviation from standard”)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall provide all services under 2.0 Objectives and Tasks.

The contractor met the required objectives and tasks under 2.0.

No more than two customer complaints from separate individuals per monthly performance report.

Validated Customer Complaint received by

COR.

PRS # 2

Contractor shall adhere to the established hours of operation under

4.1 Hours of Operation

The contractor met the required objectives and tasks under 4.1.

No more than two customer complaints from separate individuals per monthly performance report.

Validated Customer Complaint received by

COR.

9.0 Deliverables Schedule:

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To

Weekly Report; PWS 2.7, 2.14 Weekly One (1) Digital TPOC-Command Element;

Secretary of the Joint Staff

CRS support; PWS 4.1; Hours of Operation Weekly One (1)

Employee Time sheet / digital

TPOC-Command Element;

Secretary of the Joint Staff

Contractor Vetting Information; PWS 5.3

Once; 1 Day ARO N/A Paper/Digital TPOC-Command Element;

Secretary of the Joint Staff

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV

2021)

(a) The Government will award a firm-fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Factor 1 – Technical approach. The experience, education, and language expertise of contracted personnel will be evaluated to determine the degree to which they possess the qualifications to perform their proposed duties under the contract.

Sub-factor 1: Prior experience requirement. Approximately five (5) years or more of work experience in international business, government, public relations, public policy, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or a related professional field is preferred. The CRS must be able to develop a working knowledge and relationship with key personnel from the U.S. Embassy and various Djiboutian government ministries and heads of government. Preferred experience includes having a familiarity with the foreign claims process and legal terminology. Prior experience working with international media is preferred, as the CRS will be required to interact with Djiboutian and international media outlets. The contractor shall provide no more than one (1) page summary citing work experience in international business, government, public relations, public policy and, non-government organizations.

Sub-factor 2: Educational requirement. The CRS will hold, at minimum, a Bachelor's degree and preferably an advanced or professional degree. The contractor shall provide necessary documentation (such as college transcripts) to substantiate any significant academic degrees.

Sub-factor 3: Language expertise requirement. The CRS must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on a University degree level (or higher) in written and spoken French and Somali with a minimum of a working proficiency in English. The ability to also speak and understand Djibouti's local languages, including Afar, and Arabic, is preferred. The CRS will be required to translate documents and conversations in the course of performing his/her duties. The contractor shall provide at a minimum any language proficiency certifications.

The quote will be evaluated on how the offeror intends to organize, staff, and manage the contract and the means that will be used to accomplish the contract requirements in accordance with the Capabilities/Excecution plan. The degree to which the quote demonstrates an understanding of the requirements will be evaluated, as well as the offeror's planned management of consultants and subcontractors, if applicable. The offeror’s quote shall be evaluated using a combined technical/risk rating adjectival rating method. The combined technical/risk rating includes consideration of risk in conjunction with the significant strengths, weaknesses, significant weaknesses, uncertainties, and deficiencies in determining technical ratings.

Factor 1 – Combined Technical / Risk Rating Method Adjectival Rating Description

Outstanding Quote demonstrates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths and/or at least one significant strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good Quote indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength or significant strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable Quote meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Quote has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Quote does not meet requirements of the solicitation and, thus, contains one or more deficiencies and is unawardable, and/or risk of performance is unacceptably high.

Factor 2 – Past performance. The offeror's background, experience, and qualifications will be assessed to determine the likelihood that that offeror can successfully perform the contract requirements and the degree of the risk of non-performance. The offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, effective management of subcontractors, cost management, level of communication between the contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction.

The Government reserves the right to assess the past performance of proposed subcontractors.

Factor 2 and the sub-factors within shall be prescribed as a “Pass/Fail” gate that the offeror’s quote must meet before advancing further in the offer evaluation process. Receiving a “Fail” in any one of past performance submissions shall result in an overall rating of “Fail” for Factor 2 and the offeror’s quote shall not be evaluated futher.

If an offeror does not have a history of relevant contract experience, or if past performance information is not available, the offeror will receive a neutral past performance rating.

Factor 3 – Price. Price analysis will be conducted.

The Government reserves the right to determine which offers show the capability to meet the requirements of this RFQ.

The Government will award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

(End of provision)

The following have been deleted:

252.215-7007 Notice of Intent to Resolicit JUN 2012 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces

Deployed Outside the United States

OCT 2015

(End of Summary of Changes)

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