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N68335-17-R-0012

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SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time 09-Dec-2016 04:00 PM has been added.

The 'issued by' organization has changed from

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AD (LKE)

CODE 2.5.2.1.3 BLDG 120-2 RM 180

HWY 547

LAKEHURST NJ 08733-5082

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NAVAIR LAKEHURST

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AD (LKE)

HWY 547, BLDG 562-3, ROOM 306

JOINT BASE MDL NJ 08733-5082

The depository location Bldg. 562, Joint Base MDL has been added.

The number of offeror copies required 4 has been added.

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 1

1.2 Section K – Representations and Certifications

(if applicable) No page limit

2.3.4.4 Provide (Large Businesses only) goals, expressed as dollars and percentages of total contract values and percentages of total subcontract values for SB Concern and each subcategory of SB.

2.3.2.2 Description of the integration of the teaming partners into the overall management approach and how the offeror will leverage their strengths to increase value to the customer through technical leadership, quality assurance, and process improvement;

2.3.2.3 How and why selected subcontractor(s) were chosen, which knowledge and skills the offeror will be acquiring through each subcontract, the level of subcontract effort expected;

2.3.2.4 How the offeror will preserve control during the performance of work, and

2.3.2.5 What percentage of the total proposed contract value represents subcontract awards to small business concerns.

2.3.2.6 Contractor Team Agreement: Should any offeror form a Contractor Team Agreement as defined in FAR 9.601, a copy of that agreement shall be provided in accordance with FAR 9.603

*Program Manager/Site Lead (Transition only base year)

*Program Manager/Site Lead

Total Hours Per Year

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SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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Section J Table Of Contents

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

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SECTION L

L CONTENT OF PROPOSALS (SUPPLIES OR SERVICES)

PART A GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.0 GENERAL

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 488190 which has a small business size standard of $32.5M.

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

In presenting material in the proposal, the Offeror is advised that quality of information is more important than quantity. Clarity, brevity, and logical organization should be emphasized during proposal preparation. The Offeror is responsible to present enough information to allow the Government to evaluate the proposed work effort, support, and approach, as well as the price/cost proposal without opening discussions. Statements that the prospective Offeror understands, or can and/or will comply with, the specifications, and paraphrasing the requirements or parts thereof without supporting information are considered inadequate by the Government, and may render a rating of unacceptable.

The Offeror must include any data that illustrates the adequacy of the various assumptions, approaches, and solutions to problems. Failure to address a specific factor or subfactor clearly may be considered a deficiency. There is no need to repeat information in more than one volume if an overlap exists; the detailed information must be included in the most logical place and summarized and referenced in other areas. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentation materials beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal is not desired.

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

Throughout these instructions, a “principal subcontractor” is defined as a subcontractor who provides at least 25% of the proposed total price/cost (excluding the Offeror’s profit/fee), for the contract. “Team member” is defined as those entities that make up a joint venture or any other partnership or teaming arrangement formed for the purpose of responding to this solicitation. “Critical team member” is defined as those entities of the Offeror that perform a critical function in the performance of the resulting contract, whether it is technical or financial, and/or that have important roles in any high or medium risk areas identified in the Offeror’s proposal.

Questions: Offerors may submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements by emailing the Contract Specialist Laurie.Jiavaras@navy.mil and the Contracting Officer at Jennifer.Vaccaro@navy.mil. It is requested that all questions be received within ten (10) calendar days of the date this solicitation is issued.

2.0 Proposal Format

2.1 In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the time for proposal evaluation, all offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the format and content specified. The electronic proposal shall be prepared so that if an evaluator prints the proposal it meets the following format requirements:

· 8.5 x 11 inch paper

· Single-spaced typed lines

· Newspaper column formatting is not permitted

· 1 inch margins on all sides

· Not smaller than a 10 point font without condensing

· Photographs, pictures or hyperlinks are not permitted

· Files shall be Microsoft Office 2003 compatible

· Tables are permitted

· No ZIP files

· No fold-out pages

· PDF files are permitted

· Cost format spreadsheet shall be in Microsoft Excel format with a file name extension of .xls

· All file names shall include title of the evaluation factor or subfactor

2.2 Proposal Content

2.2.1 Each proposal shall contain the following volumes/sections:

· Volume 1 Offer Letter

· Volume 2 Technical Proposal

· Volume 3 Past Performance

● Volume 4 Cost/Price Proposal

Cost or Pricing Information may not appear anywhere in the proposal other than volume 4.

2.3 In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.403, if a single offer is received, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, certified cost or pricing data may be required to be submitted subsequent to proposal receipt. If a single offer is received, only the base year and first two option periods will be awarded.

3.0 Proposal Content and Volumes

Proposal Organization and Recommended Page Count:

1.2 Section K – Representations and Certifications

(if applicable) No page limit

Each volume shall contain the following information:

· Cover and title page

· Title of proposal and proposal number as applicable

· Offeror’s name, address and POC

· RFP number

· Proposal volume/book number

· Copy number

· Table of Contents (with sufficient detail to enable easy location of important elements)

· Tabs and dividers (for clarity and readability)

The Offeror shall submit a Cross Reference Matrix (CRM) 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.

EXAMPLE OF A CROSS REFERENCE MATRIX (CRM)

Volume 2 Technical Example: Para 3.1 Note: This column shall address all paragraphs in Sections xx and xy of the Performance Specification

Volume 2 Technical

Volume 2 Technical

4.0 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

Clearly mark all packages with the solicitation number. The submission date for the original proposal and four (4) copies shall be no later than the date and time specified in Block 9 of Standard Form 33 of the RFP. However, Offeror shall also submit copies of Volume (3) Past Performance information in paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 and Volume I, Executive Summary “Offeror’s Summary Table”, 1.0 (ii) two weeks prior to the submission date/time specified in Block 9 of Standard Form 33 of the RFP.

Offeror shall submit proposals via United States Postal Service or through a commercial carrier using the address provided below. Offeror shall not submit proposals by facsimile or electronically via email. Any proposals submitted by offeror via facsimile or electronically via email shall not be reviewed or considered.

Naval Air Systems Command Laurie Jiavaras AIR-2.5.2.5.4

HWY 547

Bldg 562, Room 307 Joint Base MDL, NJ 08733 Solicitation Number: N68335-17-R-0012

Hand carried proposals may be delivered to the address above, attention Laurie Jiavaras and/or Jennifer Vaccaro.

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 1 Executive Summary.

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 any changes and additional information for the solicitation please go to http://www.fbo.gov search by Solicitation Number N68335-17-R-0012.

PART B SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

1.0 VOLUME 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Note: This volume shall not contain any reference to cost or price aspects of the offer.

The purpose of the Executive Summary is to provide the evaluators with an overview of the Offeror’s proposal and strategy. The Offeror shall include the following in this volume:

Contractor Name (Indicate Prime, Team Member or Sub)

1.1 Offer Letter

Identify the following at a minimum: the Solicitation number; enclosures being transmitted; proposed subcontractors and team members to be utilized under the contract; the CAGE code, DCMA Office, DCAA Office, and DFAS Office for the prime contractor and all proposed subcontractors and team members; a statement regarding Representations and Certifications being incorporated or attached to offer; acknowledgement of solicitation amendments; and state the length of proposal validity (at least 180 days after proposal submission).

1.2 Completed Section K

Complete and submit Section K of the solicitation.

1.3 OCI Disclosure and Mitigation Plan

The offeror shall include an OCI Disclosure and Mitigation Plan, based on the offeror’s completion of NAVAIR Provision 5252.209-9511. If an offeror certifies in NAVAIR Provision 5252.209-9511 that “No conflict of interest exists,” an OCI Disclosure and Mitigation Plan is not required.

2.0 VOLUME 2: TECHNICAL

Note: This volume shall not contain any reference to cost or price aspects of the offer.

The Offeror shall provide all information and data required to conduct a thorough and complete technical evaluation. The Offeror shall address the following in the proposal:

2.1 Understanding of the work.

2.1.1 Statement of Work Approach:

2.1.1.1 Provide a written narrative of the offeror’s proposed understanding and capability to perform the requirements of the (SOW). The narrative shall include, but is not limited to, the elements set forth below:

Statement of Work Paragraph 4.3 Production Control Statement of Work Paragraph 4.3.1.1 Workload Management Statement of Work Paragraph 4.4 Rework Estimates Statement of Work Paragraph 4.5 SE Repair/Rework Type Statement of Work Paragraph 4.5.1 Sail Plan Statement of Work Paragraph 4.5.2 SE Operational Support Statement of Work Paragraph 4.5.2.1 Equipment Scheduled for Maintenance Statement of Work Paragraph 4.5.3 Support Equipment Rework Statement of Work Paragraph 4.5.3.2.2 Examination and Evaluation Process Statement of Work Paragraph 4.5.3.2.4 GSE Mechanic SE Examination Statement of Work Paragraph 4.5.3.4 Beyond Economical Repair Statement of Work Paragraph 6.1.1 Safety Statement of Work Paragraph 6.3 Contractor Quality Statement of Work Paragraph 6.3.1.1 Quality Audits

2.1.1.1.1 Provide a detailed description of the approach, including a detailed step-by-step procedure and methodology which would be used in ensuring that items are returned to their custodians in serviceable condition within the established workload standard and turnaround time.

2.1.1.1.2 Identify reference documents that would be utilized to perform the SOW tasks to ensure that the SE is maintained and ready for issue.

2.1.1.1.3 Provide a product outline describing what would be the expected deliverable(s) in response to the tasks outlined in SOW 4.5 through 4.5.3.4.

2.1.1.1.4 Identify any areas that may enhance successful performance in reducing repair cycle time while improving the availability of Ready For Use SE in the fleet and its supporting infrastructure.

2.1.1.1.5 Provide a description of possible areas to be investigated in researching SOW tasks 4.3 Production Control and 4.3.1.1 Workload Management as it relates to Continuous Process Improvement.

2.1.1.1.6 Discuss implementation plan that includes:

2.1.1.1.6.1 Quality control of work product in accordance with SOW tasks 6.3 Contractor Quality and 6.3.1.1 Quality Audits; and

2.1.1.1.6.2 Processes and procedures to ensure the Safety and Accountability of all employees in accordance with SOW 6.1.1 Safety.

2.1.2 Sample Task

The offeror shall provide written responses to the sample task provided below. In answering the sample task below, an assumption should be made that overtime is not available to accommodate the workload and the workload should be accomplished with existing personnel.

Sample Task

The USS Ronald Reagan is pier side in Yokosuka, Japan. Their crash crane (CVCC) has severe corrosion which created a crack in the boom. The ship is scheduled to get underway in one week. At the same time, the USS George Bush is underway in the Adriatic Sea and their last P-25A fire truck won't start. The sailors onboard are requesting a replacement engine and help during the installation. Their only replacement engine available is at Solomons, MD undergoing minor repair. To further complicate matters, you just received a call from Bahrain that their only available C-23 air conditioner is inoperative. The sailors think it might be the compressor but are not sure. No parts or special tools are available in the CENTCOM theatre. There is one C-23 air conditioner undergoing overhaul in Jacksonville. Its estimated completion time is one week.

The offeror shall address the following regarding the Sample Task:

2.1.2.1 Unique methods of resolving problems identified in the Sample Task above are encouraged, however, be mindful of the need for timely accomplishment of contract objectives with minimal risk to program achievement, schedule and cost. The sample task response shall include, but not be limited to, the following guidelines:

2.1.2.2 a description of possible areas to be investigated in researching the task;

2.1.2.3 a detailed description of the approach including a detailed step-by-step procedure and methodology which would be used in accomplishing the task;

2.1.2.4 a breakdown of the hours proposed to complete the tasking by labor category;

2.1.2.5 identification of additional information that would be used in accomplishing the task;

2.1.2.6 a detailed work plan for implementation; and

2.1.2.7 a product outline describing what would be the expected deliverable(s) as a result of this task.

2.2 Corporate Experience

2.2.1 The offeror shall submit a Corporate Experience Form (Attachment P1) that depicts the most recent relevant experience in SE Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul as outlined in the SOW.

2.2.2 The Offeror shall complete a Corporate Experience Form (Attachment P1) for each reference detailing information that describes the team’s experience similar to that required for the resultant contract. Offeror shall include its experience in its role as either/both a prime contractor or a subcontractor. Identify the period of performance and contract number. Explain in the Relevancy of Experience and Associated Degree of Relevancy sections why the experience should be considered relevant and the degree of relevance that the experience has to the above identified elements. Specifically, describe in the Description of Experience section the task performed and the outcome achieved. In general, recent experience will be considered more relevant than older experience.

2.3 Management Plan

The offeror’s management plan shall address the following:

2.3.1 Overall Management Approach: Offerors shall address in sufficient detail the following:

2.3.1.1 Efficiency of management and resources to support the technical requirements of the solicitation and ability to function as a viable and productive partner with the Government

2.3.1.2 Proposed management roles of the offeror’s proposed workforce for this contract

2.3.1.3 Proposed lines of responsibility, authority, and communication through which the tasks will be managed

2.3.1.4 Procedures to be taken to ensure/enhance quality and cost control optimization

2.3.1.5 Processes for managing the contract from start to finish, including the role of the offeror’s contract manager in product/process quality and how these functions are accommodated in the acquisition and overhead structures

2.3.1.6 Plan for early identification and resolution of problems; and

2.3.1.7 Identification of potential performance risks and proposed risk mitigation strategies

2.3.1.8 Financial Management and Reporting. The offeror shall describe its project budget, cost accounting and cost tracking system. It shall also describe its usual methods for periodic reporting of the program or project financial status to ensure there are no shortfalls or overruns. This shall include a description of the system used for tracking time and expenses and reporting expenses. The Offeror shall also describe its practices for timely invoicing.

2.3.2 Usage of Teaming, Personnel, and Subcontractors: Offerors shall present in sufficient detail the following:

2.3.2.1 Subcontract Management Plan. Prime Contractor shall detail how the subcontractors will be managed to ensure cohesive integration into the overall management approach;

2.3.2.2 Description of the integration of the teaming partners into the overall management approach and how the offeror will leverage their strengths to increase value to the customer through technical leadership, quality assurance, and process improvement;

2.3.2.3 How and why selected subcontractor(s) were chosen, which knowledge and skills the offeror will be acquiring through each subcontract, the level of subcontract effort expected;

2.3.2.4 How the offeror will preserve control during the performance of work, and

2.3.2.5 What percentage of the total proposed contract value represents subcontract awards to small business concerns.

2.3.2.6 Contractor Team Agreement: Should any offeror form a Contractor Team Agreement as defined in FAR 9.601, a copy of that agreement shall be provided in accordance with FAR 9.603

2.3.3 Qualification/Recruitment/Retention: Offerors shall present in sufficient detail the following:

2.3.3.1 Qualification/recruitment/retention procedures that would provide workforce improvements and upgrade the skills of highly trained and motivated personnel;

2.3.3.2 Description of its process for qualifying personnel to perform SOW tasks;

2.3.3.3 Explanation of approaches for advancing technical competence to perform the tasks in the SOW; and

2.3.3.4 Employee retention plan.

2.3.4 Small Business (SB) Utilization Strategy: All offerors (large businesses and small businesses) shall address their strategies for utilizing SB concerns in the performance of this contract in Appendix A, whether as a Joint Venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. SB offerors may meet this requirement using work they perform themselves. This strategy is separate from, but shall be consistent with, the SB Subcontracting Plan, if such a plan is required. The Small Business Utilization Strategy and corresponding SB Subcontracting Plan (if applicable) shall demonstrate a minimum of twenty-three percent (23%) of the total proposal value being performed by SB concerns. In describing its SB Utilization Strategy for this solicitation, the Offeror shall, as applicable:

2.3.4.1 Describe its approach to identifying SB Concerns;

2.3.4.2 Describe the extent of participation of SB Concerns on this contract, including a detailed description of the supplies and services for each SB Concern subcategory, and the complexity and variety of the work SB Concerns are to perform. For each SB Concern specifically identified in the proposal, provide the SB Concern's CAGE Code, or if the SB Concern is not registered in the System for Award Management, as a minimum provide evidence of self-certification as a SB Concern. Where possible, provide documentation regarding enforceable commitments to utilize each SB Concern;

SB Subcontracting Plans: The Large Business Offeror shall provide its SB Subcontracting Plan in Appendix B conforming to the requirements of FAR 19.7 and DFARS 219.7 as Annex 2, unless there is an already approved comprehensive SB Plan. The Subcontracting Plan of the successful Offeror(s) will be reviewed and approved by the PCO prior to contract award. See FAR 19.702(a)(1) Statutory Requirements, regarding failure of the apparent successful Offeror to negotiate and submit a Subcontracting Plan acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The successful Offeror's Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into the resultant contract.

2.3.4.3 Identify (Large Businesses only) what processes have been implemented to correct past inabilities to meet proposed goals and any validated improvements;

2.3.4.4 Provide (Large Businesses only) goals, expressed as dollars and percentages of total contract values and percentages of total subcontract values for SB Concern and each subcategory of SB. Goals of subcontractors must be listed separately;

2.3.4.5 Describe (Large Businesses only) its specific efforts to ensure the resulting contract meets or exceeds proposed goals. These efforts shall include, but are not limited to, sponsoring program specific outreach events and industry conferences, establishing Mentor-Protégé relationships and market research using websites such as the NAVAIR Officer of Small Business Programs website http://www.navair.navy.mil/osbp to locate small business concerns; and

2.3.4.6 Demonstrate (Large Business only) that it’s SB Utilization Strategy is consistent with its SB Subcontracting Plan. If the Offeror is a participant in the DoD Comprehensive Subcontracting Test Program specified in DFARS 219.7, the Offeror shall describe how SB participation on this contract will contribute to its overall Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan goals.

2.3.5 Transition Out Plan: The services under this solicitation are vital to the Government and must be continued without interruption. The offeror is required to submit a written narrative delineating a transition out plan based on a 30 day period before expiration of the contract period of performance that ensures a smooth workplace changeover from an incumbent with no loss of service and minimal loss of corporate knowledge. The plan should take into consideration the following elements as well as any additional elements deemed necessary by the offeror:

2.3.5.1 Work Turnover. The offeror shall provide a plan of action to effectively transfer tasked work that is in process at the expiration of the current contract from the incumbent to the successful offeror.

2.3.5.2 Government Equipment Access issues. The offeror shall provide a plan of action to address Government Equipment transfers between the incumbent and the successful offeror.

2.3.5.3 Quality Assurance. The offeror shall provide a plan of action to ensure continuation of quality review processes during the transition period from the incumbent to the successful offeror.

2.3.5.4 Training. The offeror shall provide a plan of action to implement personnel training needed during the transition period to ensure continuity between the services provided by the incumbent and the successful offeror.

2.3.5.5 Risk Mitigation Strategies. The offeror shall provide a plan of action to mitigate contract performance risks encountered during the transition period.

2.3.5.6 Security Requirements to include OPSEC, facility clearances and base access. The offeror shall provide a plan to implement the required security clearances and physical access requirements of the contract during the transition period so that service is not interrupted.

2.3.5.7 Data Transfer. The offeror shall provide a plan of action for the efficient inventory and transfer of program data from the incumbent to the successful offeror.

2.3.6 Transition in Plan: The services under this solicitation are vital to the Government and must be continued without interruption. The offeror is required to submit a written narrative delineating a transition in plan based on a 30 day period after award that ensures a smooth workplace changeover from the current incumbent with no loss of service and minimal loss of corporate knowledge. The plan should take into consideration the following elements as well as any additional elements deemed necessary by the offeror:

2.3.6.1 Subcontracts: The offeror shall provide a plan of action to ensure that all subcontracts are signed within the 30 day transition in period.

2.3.6.2 Incoming Personnel: The offeror shall provide a plan of action to ensure that all personnel are able to complete their work duties within the 30 day transition in period.

2.3.6.3 Quality Assurance: The offeror shall provide a plan of action to ensure continuation of quality review processes during the transition period from the incumbent to the successful offeror.

2.3.6.4 Training: The offeror shall provide a plan of action to implement personnel training needed during the transition period to ensure continuity between the services provided by the incumbent and the successful offeror.

2.3.5.5 Risk Mitigation Strategies: The offeror shall provide a plan of action to mitigate contract performance risks that could be encountered during the transition period.

2.3.6.6 Security Requirements to Include OPSEC, Facility Clearances and Base Access: The offeror shall provide a plan to implement the required security clearances and physical access requirements of the contract during the transition period so that service is not interrupted.

2.3.6.7 Government Equipment Access: The offeror shall provide a plan of action to address Government Equipment transfer of equipment.

2.4 Workforce

The offeror shall provide the following information:

2.4.1 Workforce Qualifications Spreadsheet. The offeror shall complete the attached Workforce Qualifications spreadsheet (Attachment P2) for each current, contingent, and prospective hire employee falling under a non-SCA labor category proposed under this effort. All contingent hires (key) shall have a letter of intent submitted under Volume 4. The letter of intent is a separate written agreement signed by the potential employee(s) to work for the offeror effective at contract award.