N68520-22-R-0007 Amend 1.docx

N6852022R0007

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 30-May-2022 05:00 PM to 01-Jun-2022 05:00 PM.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been modified:

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

252.219-7010 NOTIFICATION OF COMPETITION LIMITED TO ELIGIBLE 8(a) PARTICIPANTS--

PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (OCT 2019)

(a) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns expressly certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for participation in SBA's 8(a) Program and which meet the following criteria at the time of submission of offer:

(1) The Offeror is in conformance with the 8(a) support limitation set forth in its approved business plan.

(2) The Offeror is in conformance with the Business Activity Targets set forth in its approved business plan or any remedial action directed by SBA.

(3) If the competition is to be limited to 8(a) concerns within one or more specific SBA regions or districts, then the offeror's approved business plan is on the file and serviced by

U.S. Small Business Administration Baltimore Office Directory 100 South Charles Street Suite 1201 Baltimore, MD 21201

(b) By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it meets all of the criteria set forth in paragraph (a) of this clause.

(c) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made directly by the Contracting Officer to the successful 8(a) offeror selected through the evaluation criteria set forth in this solicitation.

(d)(1) Unless SBA has waived the requirements of paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (iii) and (d)(2) of this clause in accordance with 13 CFR 121.1204, a small business concern that provides an end item it did not manufacture, process, or produce, shall--

(i) Provide an end item that a small business has manufactured, processed, or produced in the United States or its outlying areas; for kit assemblers, see paragraph (d)(2) of this clause instead;

(ii) Be primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied; and

(iii) Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice; for example, providing storage, transportation, or delivery.

(2) When the end item being acquired is a kit of supplies, at least 50 percent of the total cost of the components of the kit shall be manufactured, processed, or produced by small businesses in the United States or its outlying areas.

(3) The requirements of paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (iii) and (d)(2) of this clause do not apply to construction or service contracts.

(e) The TBD will notify the COMFRC Procurement Group Contracting Officer in writing immediately upon entering an agreement (either oral or written) to transfer all or part of its stock or other ownership interest to any other party.

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SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

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Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

12-MAY-2022

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

PART A GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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 subfactor 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 solicitation may result in the assessment of a deficiency to the proposal.

Throughout these instructions, “Offeror” is defined as the prime contractor with its CAGE code identified in Block 15A on Standard Form (SF) 33, Solicitation, Offer, and Award. “Principal Subcontractors” are defined as a subcontractor who provides at least 20% of the proposed total cost for the contract. A “Joint Venture” (JV) is a partnership or teaming arrangement that is formed for the purpose of responding to this or a past solicitation when the prime contractor consists of more than one legal entity. “JV Team Members” are the entities that make up a Joint Venture. The term “entity” is used to mean any or all of the following: prime contractor, principal subcontractor, JV, JV team members, and corporate parent, division, subsidiary, or affiliate (e.g., any contractor with a different CAGE Code/UEI than the Offeror). The following entities are defined as principal entities and only principal entities will be used in the corporate experience evaluations: (a) the prime contractor; (b) principal subcontractors, and (c) JV Team Members. Offerors are advised that in order to demonstrate work commitment, each entity must be identified in Volume 2 Cost and associated with a commensurate dollar value.

Questions: Offerors may submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements by emailing the contract specialist at lyndsay.b.krebs.civ@us.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

Proposals should be formatted using a Times New Roman 12 pt. normal font (no reduction permitted), single-spaced. If Government attachments have a different format/font, the Offeror may use the format/font in the attachment as provided. All pages should be numbered with volume, paragraph, and page numbers. If the Offeror uses graphs to convey information, the graphs must show enough detail to easily discern the information described. Graphs and tables should be presented in no smaller than a 10 pt. font. Graphs should contain a grid, which allows values to be read directly from the graph to the same detail that a 10 x 10 to the ½-inch grid provides. Graphic resolution should be consistent with the purpose of the data presented. Text utilized in charts, figures, and graphics should also be no smaller than a 10 pt. font and may use a font type selected by the Offeror.

2.1.1 Operating System and Applications

The proposals will be accessed utilizing the Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System. Proposal information shall be submitted using the following applications: Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft PowerPoint 2016, however, letters and other signed documents shall be provided as a fully searchable Portable Document Format (.pdf) file. Use of other application software for submission of proposals is prohibited except where specific instructions for non-.pdf or Office 2016 applications are provided.

2.1.2 Hyperlinks

Offerors may use hyperlinks within and among proposal volumes. However, there shall be no links from volumes that do not contain cost/price information to volumes that do contain cost/price information.

2.1.3 Virus Free Electronic Submission

Offerors are responsible for ensuring that its electronic proposal is virus free. The Offeror shall certify, in its proposal cover letter, that all electronic proposal information delivered throughout the evaluation (e.g., original proposal submission, responses to evaluation notices, Final Proposal Revisions) has been or will be checked for viruses and certify that its files are/will be virus free. The Offeror should specify the software, version, and virus definition used/that will be used to check the data.

2.1.4 Multimedia

The Offeror should not embed sound or video (e.g., MPEG) files, or images in searchable PDF documents within the proposal submission.

2.1.5 Graphics

Large files require greater computer system resources and are discouraged. The Offeror is encouraged to:

a. Simplify the color palette used in creating figures and minimize the use of color print or graphics to the maximum extent possible;

b. Minimize size of graphics files; and

c. Avoid scanned images.

2.1.6 File Naming Conventions

Valid extensions for files using their associated applications are listed below in Table G-1 (file Extensions):

Table G-1 File Extensions

The Offeror shall follow the basic structure of the file naming convention in Table G-2 (Offeror Electronic File Naming Convention) for electronic file submissions (e.g., proposal volumes, attachments, appendices), where "#" represents the sequential numbering of files. Offeror’s shall keep the file name as short as possible (i.e., under 40 characters) so that the files are accessible on Government share drives. Files with longer names may become corrupt or inaccessible.

The Offeror should provide one folder for each volume or annex, containing all electronic files requested within the volume or annex. Please submit each volume, or annex as one file if possible. Offerors should not provide each section/paragraph as separate files.

Table G-2 Offeror Electronic File Naming Convention

Annexes

Please note: The Offeror should provide both a .pdf and .docx version if they are available. If not, a .pdf version only is acceptable.

2.2 Electronic Submission of Proposal

This section is intended to provide information to the Offeror on the electronic format and application software to be used for submitting proposals. Use of the software and procedures described in this section will reduce the amount of time and effort needed to receive and install proposals onto the electronic evaluation system, and will ensure that the proposals received are suitable for reading electronically.

2.2.1 Solicitation SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Clearly mark all submissions with the Solicitation number. Submit all proposal information via the DoD Safe site to the PCO/CS listed below:

Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO):

Tiffany Crayle Patuxent River, MD 20670 tiffany.l.crayle.civ@us.navy.mil

Contract Specialist (CS):

Lyndsay Krebs Patuxent River, MD 20670 lyndsay.b.krebs.civ@us.navy.mil

2.2.1.1 All proposals must be submitted electronically through https://safe.apps.mil. Note: Files shall be placed into .zip files with a maximum file size of 4 GB. An email containing the number of .zip files, .zip file names, and a table of contents for each .zip file shall be emailed to the PCO and CS.

2.2.1.2 In the SAFE Comments box put the following information: Offeror name, Solicitation number, POC, Backup POC. When files are encrypted for submission, send an email with the “passphrase” to the PCO and the CS, specified in Section L, Part A, Paragraph 2.2.1.

2.2.1.3 Creating a Drop-off within DoD SAFE

a. For “outside or unauthenticated users” In order for an Offeror to create a drop-off, the Offeror must receive a drop-off request from the PCO or the CS as specified in Section A. When the PCO or the CS generates a drop-off request for you, you will receive an email with a link to submit your drop-off. This link is good for a one-time submission; ensure that the submission is sent to both the PCO and the CS.

b. For “CAC Authenticated users” Create a “drop-off” with the PCO and the CS as the recipients.

Offerors are hereby notified that the Government will not reimburse for any costs incurred for Solicitation preparation, to include pre-award site visits, pre-solicitation conferences, and pre-proposal conferences.

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 “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 and annex of the proposal shall be submitted as original electronic copies as specified in Table G-3 (Proposal Structure). The Offeror shall submit all electronic copies of the proposal to the address provided in Section 4.0 (Submission and Packaging). The title and table of contents pages are not included in the suggested page count, which includes glossary of acronyms and abbreviations. Any pages submitted exceeding the page limit shall be disregarded and NOT evaluated.

Information submitted as an Annex to a particular proposal volume could include manuals, specifications, plans, procedures, and company policies, as well as other information requested in “Part B Specific Instructions” do not count towards the suggested page count.

Cost information, (e.g., dollar values and/or hourly rates) shall not be included in any volume other than Volume 2 Cost/Price and Volume 3 Contract Administration.

Table G-3 Proposal Structure

Each volume shall contain the following information:

Table G-4 lists the attachments provided to the Offeror within Section L.

Table G-4 Section L List of Attachments

4.0 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

All proposals must be UNCLASSIFIED.

4.1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

The submission date for all Volumes of the proposal shall be no later than the date and time specified in Block 9 of Standard Form 33 (Solicitation, Offer and Award) of the solicitation. However, it is requested that one electronic copy of Table CE-1 (Corporate Experience Contract Data); and Annex A (contractually executed Final Versions of Previous SOW/PWSs/Other Supporting Documentation for Corporate Experience) be submitted 14 Calendar Days prior to the submission date/time specified on Standard Form 33 (Block 9).

In the official proposal submission, please indicate any changes made to the information delivered three weeks early in the submission provided on the date and time specified in Block 9 of Standard Form 33 of the solicitation. If no changes are made, please state so at the beginning of Volume 1 (Technical).

5.0 SOLICITATION CHANGES

For any changes and additional information to the solicitation, please go to website: https://sam.gov/

Search the database for the solicitation number N6852022R0007.

PART B SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

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

1.0 VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL

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

Throughout the Technical Volume 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, operations and/or risk.

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:

1.1 CORPORATE EXPERIENCE:

The following is a list of Section L Attachments that the Offeror shall use to provide information for this volume:

Attachment L-1 - Corporate Experience, which includes CR-1 Offeror Summary (and Instructions) CR-2 Contract Summary (and Instructions) CE-1 Corporate Experience (and Instructions)

The Offeror shall complete Table CE-1 (Applicable Contracts for Corporate Experience Criteria), provided in Attachment L-1, according to the instructions within the attachment, and submit it as the second section of Volume 1.1 (Corporate Experience) and as a separate electronic file. Within Table CE-1 (Applicable Contracts For Corporate Experience) the Offeror shall identify the relevant portions (sections and paragraphs) of the contract reference’s SOW/PWS or other supporting solicitation/contract documentation to clearly identify how performed experience tasks are similar to evaluation criteria 1.6.1.1 (a) through (l). If the Offeror performed as a subcontractor for a contact reference, identify relevant portions (sections and paragraphs) of the SOW/PWS or other documentation of the agreement between the prime and subcontractor. The Offeror shall provide evidence of the total subcontracted contract value attributable to the portion of the work it performed.

For this Volume, the Offeror shall identify relevant contracts, or those portions of a relevant contract by providing up to three (3) contract references where the period of performance is within five years of the solicitation release date and contains efforts similar to those efforts required by this solicitation for the principal entities identified in Table CR-1 (Offeror Summary). The experience provided shall only relate to Corporate Experience, which is the experience gained through contracted work. The experience of the principal entities personnel or any personnel will not be considered in this Corporate Experience evaluation. If proposing as a JV team, Offerors should include the Corporate Experience of the JV as a whole, as well as the Corporate Experience for each JV team member. In general, more recent Corporate Experience will be considered a better indicator of future performance than older Corporate Experience.

Corporate experience information provided shall be: for similar programs/contracts (as defined in section 1.1.1 (Evaluation Criteria) and related to the roles and responsibilities identified in Table CR-1 (Offeror Summary). For example, if a principal entity is assigned to perform Support Equipment repairable parts and component maintenance actions and submits information regarding software development, the software development experience would not be relevant, as it was not proposed as an assigned role/responsibility for the principal entity.

A contract reference is defined as:

Contracts of all types except Indefinite-Delivery (ID) contracts (see FAR subpart 16.5) (position 9 of Procurement Instrument Identifier instrument “D” type);

An Offeror may submit, as one contract reference, one delivery order (DO) or one task order (TO) under a single or multiple award ID contract; or aggregated DOs/TOs (i.e., two or more) under a single or multiple award ID contract.

When aggregating DOs/TOs:

I. The ID contract is the contract reference (e.g., P1, T1);

II. The DOs/TOs submitted for evaluation shall be provided in column C of Solicitation Attachment L-1, CR-2 Contract Summary table;

III. Each DO/TO shall be submitted in a separate Solicitation Attachment L-1;

IV. The Offeror may aggregate DOs/TOs under one contract reference to meet the corporate experience criteria below in paragraph 4.1.1 and

V. The Offeror may not submit an ID type contract as a contract reference without providing DOs/TOs.

A contract reference submitted by the Offeror to meet Corporate Experience requirements will only be evaluated based on the following:

a) If submitting a contract reference for work performed as a Prime Contractor:

i. The contractor with the CAGE code/UEIS identified on the contract reference is the same as the Offeror (prime contractor) with its CAGE code identified in Block 15A on SF33 Solicitation, Offer, and Award and identified in Table CR-1 (Offeror Summary);

ii. The contractor with the CAGE code/UEIS identified on the contract reference is a part of the Offeror (prime contractor) with its CAGE code identified in Block 15A of SF 33, Solicitation, Offer, and Award and identified in Table CR-1 (Offeror Summary) as a result of a corporate acquisition, reorganization, merger, or other administrative reason. The Offeror shall demonstrate that the organizational entity that performed the work in the contract reference is currently a part of the Offeror identified (organized in) in Block 15A on SF 33, Solicitation, Offer, and Award and identified in Table CR-1 (Offeror Summary); or

iii. A Joint Venture (JV) with its CAGE code identified in Block 15A on SF 33, Solicitation, Offer, and Award may submit contract references performed the individual JV Members identified in Table CR-1 (Offeror Summary) if the CAGE code/UEIS identified in Table CR-1 (Offeror Summary) is the same the CAGE code/UEIS identified in the contract reference or the contractor with the CAGE code/UEIS identified on the contract reference became a part the JV Member identified in Table CR-1 (Offeror Summary ) as a result of a corporate acquisition, reorganization, merger, or other administrative reason. The Offeror shall demonstrate that the organizational entity who performed the work in the contract reference is currently a part of the JV Member identified (organized in) in Table CR-1 (Offeror Summary).

b) All current CAGE codes/UEIS shall appear in Table CR-1 (Offeror Summary). The Offeror shall provide a written explanation if multiple CAGE codes/UEIS are applicable. The description shall include all changes in the organization as a result of a corporate acquisition, reorganization, merger, or other administrative reason and shall demonstrate that the organizational entity who performed the work in the contract reference is currently part of the Prime (including JV) or JV member.

1.1.1 Evaluation Criteria

The Offeror shall provide a comparative analysis between the principal entities’ roles and responsibilities identified in Table CR-1 (Offeror Summary) and the Corporate Experience requested in subparagraphs 1.1.1.1 (a) through (l). In a paragraph to a page per contract reference, for the criteria in 1.1.1.1 (a) through (l) below, describe the extent to which previous Corporate Experience performing requirements similar to this solicitation can be leveraged in future performance of work. Similarity is the extent to which the Offeror’s contract references (or documented work efforts) correspond to the specific tasks required by this solicitation. At a minimum, address the specific items within each criteria with consideration to the contract reference’s period of performance, the amount of time in performance, recency of the performance, frequency of the applicable activities, the technical nature of the work in comparison to the proposed effort, and the entity’s proposed role and responsibility.

1.1.1.1 Aircraft Components and Support Equipment Maintenance Corporate Experience Requirements Criteria.

a) The Offeror shall demonstrate that it performed as the Prime for at least one (1) full year on a contract with a total contract value of greater than $35,000,000.00.

b) The Offeror shall demonstrate that it has performed maintenance utilizing COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Air Force Instruction 21-101 Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, Army Instruction FM 3-04.500 Army Aviation Maintenance, Defense Contract Management Agency 8210, or Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations;

c) The Offeror shall demonstrate that it managed a maintenance workforce with a minimum of 40 personnel at a single site;

d) The Offeror shall demonstrate that it performed Intermediate Level (Level II) Support Equipment repairable parts and component maintenance actions;

e) The Offeror shall demonstrate that it performed Intermediate Level (Level II) Aircraft structural component maintenance actions;

f) The Offeror shall demonstrate that it performed Intermediate Level (Level II) Aircraft engine/auxiliary power unit repairable parts and component maintenance actions;

g) The Offeror shall demonstrate that it performed Intermediate Level (Level II) Aviation Life Support System repairable parts and component maintenance actions;

h) The Offeror shall demonstrate that it performed Intermediate Level (Level II) Aircraft Armament Equipment/System repairable parts and component maintenance actions;

i) The Offeror shall demonstrate that it performed Intermediate Level (Level II) Battery repairable parts and component maintenance actions;

j) The Offeror shall demonstrate that it performed Intermediate Level (Level II) Calibration maintenance actions;

k) The Offeror shall demonstrate that it performed Intermediate Level (Level II) Wheel and Tire repairable parts and component maintenance actions;

l) The Offeror shall demonstrate that it performed Intermediate Level (Level II) Corrosion Control and Paint maintenance actions

1.1.2 CORPORATE EXPERIENCE SUBSTANTIATION

The Offeror shall complete Solicitation Attachment L-1 (Corporate Experience Table CE-1) according to the instructions within and submit it. Only contract references (e.g., P1, P2) designated in Table CR-2 (Contract Summary) shall be used in completing Solicitation Attachment L-1 (Corporate Experience Table CE-1).

The Offeror shall complete a separate Solicitation Attachment L-1 (Corporate Experience Table CE-1) for each contract reference submitted for Volume 1.1 Corporate Experience, for the entities identified in Table CR-1 (Offeror Summary) provided in Solicitation Attachment L-1. The Offeror’s submitted contract references shall meet the requirements identified above in paragraph 1.1.1.

a) The Offeror shall substantiate all information by providing enough evidence within a contract or TO document or other verifiable contractual documents to support each answer. The Offeror may provide any official, verifiable documentation necessary to validate. Supporting contract documentation may include plans (e.g., Monthly Maintenance Plans), documents (e.g., designation, assignment, certification, or appointment), and/or letters delivered to, signed, or accepted by the Government that clearly show that the contract reference meets the requirements identified. A requirement not specifically identified in the Statement of Work (SOW) or PWS or otherwise demonstrated through documents discussed herein will not be considered.

b) The Offeror shall highlight the portions of the documents that clearly identify the contract reference meets each of the requirements identified; the Offeror shall denote which highlighted areas correspond to each requirement. Additionally, within Solicitation Attachment L-1 (Contract Reference Substantiation) the Offeror shall identify the document name, page numbers, and paragraphs that show the contract reference meets the requirements identified.

c) For each Contract Reference, Offerors shall provide the following:

1. Copy of Contract SOW or PWS - The SOW or PWS, from the contract that describes the general scope, nature, complexity, and purpose of the supplies or services the customer acquired under the contract. Additionally, the Offeror shall also identify and call attention to the specific section(s) of the SOW or PWS that support the claim of having performed the experience requirements in Solicitation Attachment L-1 (Corporate Experience Table CE-1), and

2. Copy of original contract award document - this requirement may be satisfied with any one of the following:

i. SF 1449 - Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items – (Block 17a identifies the Prime Contractor; Block 9 identifies the U.S. Federal Government Agency, Block 3 identifies the Award/Effective Date, and Block 31c. identifies the date the Contracting Officer signed);

ii. SF 26 - Award/Contract – (Block 7 identifies the Prime Contractor, Block 5 identifies the U.S. Federal Government Agency, Block 3 identifies the Effective date, and Block 20C identifies the date the Contracting Officer signed);

iii. SF 33 - Solicitation, Offer, and Award – (Block 15A identifies the Prime Contractor, Block 7 identifies the U.S. Federal Government Agency, and Block 28 identifies the date the Contracting Officer awarded/signed);

iv. Department of Defense (DD) 1155 - Order for Supplies or Services (Block 9 identifies the Prime Contractor, Block 6 identifies the U.S. Federal Government Agency, Block 3 identifies the date of Order, and Block 24 identifies the Contracting Officer signature); or

v. Fully executed subcontract from a Prime contractor on a US Government contract. In the case of a subcontract, the Offeror shall provide the contract number of the US Government contract, but is not required to provide a copy of the Prime Contractor’s US Government contract.

d) If the corporate experience documentation required in subparagraphs 1.1.2(c) 1 and 2 above does not, on its face, demonstrate the specific tasking performed, alternate corporate experience verification may be provided by obtaining signature on Solicitation Attachment L-1. Any contract reference that provides signed verification from one of the individuals listed below does not require additional supporting documentation for those elements. Any individual evaluation element not verified by one of the individuals outlined below shall require official and verifiable supporting documentation.

If submitting a contract reference for work performed as a Prime Contractor:

· Procuring Contracting Officer with cognizance over the submitted project; or,

· Contracting Officer’s Representative; or,

· Program Manager or Principal Deputy Program Manager directly associated with the project.

1.2 Key Personnel

The Offeror shall identify and include in its proposal resumes for each person the Offeror will employ to fill the specific Site Manager (SOW Section C), Supervisor (SOW Section C), and Senior Quality Inspector (SOW Section C) key personnel positions and provide this as Annex B to the Proposal. The Offeror shall demonstrate relevant experience of the proposed Key personnel in tasks similar to those outlined in the SOW by submitting resumes, limited to 2 pages each; contractor format acceptable. The following minimum information shall be contained within contractor submitted resumes:

· Employee name

· Years of professional experience

· Current position/title

· Education/training/certification completed (directly related to solicitation requirements)

· Chronology of professional experience

· Current level of security clearance

1.3 Transition

Provide a Transition Plan in accordance with the SOW and in accordance with FAR 52.237-3. Provide the plan as Annex C to the proposal. The plan shall include a plan-of-action and milestones (POA&M) that includes all SOW requirements for each of the phases (i.e., key dates/events, training/certification, personnel resumes, reports/CDRLs, security clearances/CAC-CVS/ IT/OPSEC/NMCI account requirements, inventories, meetings, personnel on-site dates, start/end dates, and cognizant action point-of-contact). The plan shall show how these vital services under this solicitation are continued without interruption. The written narrative shall delineate a mobilization plan which ensures a smooth workplace changeover from an incumbent. The plan shall address the following elements as well as any additional elements deemed necessary by the Offeror:

a. 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.

b. 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.

c. Risk Mitigation Strategies. The Offeror shall provide a plan of action to mitigate contract performance risks encountered during the mobilization period.

d. Security Requirements to include 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 mobilization period so that service is not interrupted.

e. Staffing. The Offeror shall provide a staffing plan describing its plan to provide the required workforce by the start of the period of performance of the contract.

f. The Transition Plan shall specify all transition activities to be carried out as well as the date to be completed. Dates for completion shall be identified as days from award. The date of award will be considered “Day 0”. Subsequent days shall be identified as “Day 1, Day 2…Day 60” respectively. All mobilization activities shall be completed 30-calendar days post award (“Day 30”). The offer shall identify and provide a plan of action to mitigate any contract performance risks that may be encountered during the transition period.

2.0 VOLUME 2: PRICE/COST PROPOSAL

2.1 Volume Content:

(a) This Volume shall contain the Contract Compliance information specified below as follows:

i. Offeror Summary Table: The Offeror shall complete the table below. The Offeror shall include all subcontractors and JV team members who will be involved with the performance of the contract and list all sites where the work will be performed. If a JV teaming or subcontracting arrangement is proposed, identify the work share, distribution elements, and ratios that each contractor will perform using the table below. Also provide a definition of the legal relationship between the entities if it is other than a Prime/subcontractor relationship.

Contractor Name (Indicate Prime, JV Team Member, or Sub)

(b) This Volume shall also contain a copy of Section B with the Contract Line Item (CLIN) and Sub-CLIN Unit Prices and, for evaluation purposes, the Total Prices filled in using the estimated quantities value in the solicitation and the instructions below. Section B prices shall be provided separately in one digital data copy in MS Office 2010 Excel format on CD-ROM media. Within all Excel spreadsheets, the Offeror shall use formulas and functions to the maximum extent possible and avoid using output type “value only” cells. If links are utilized, supply those referenced files. Spreadsheets shall not be protected.

(c) All price/cost and price/cost supporting information shall be contained in Section B and the price/cost proposal. No price or pricing information shall be included in any other technical volume including cover letters. Offeror are responsible for submitting sufficient information to enable the Government to fully evaluate their price/cost proposal.

2.2 Ground Rules and Assumptions:

(a) As this is a competitive acquisition with adequate price competition anticipated, certified cost or pricing data in accordance with FAR 15.403-1 is not required. However, in the event that adequate price competition does not exist after receipt of proposals, the Government reserves the right to request additional cost or pricing data as necessary from both the Offeror and subcontractors. Further, the Offeror may be required to provide a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data prior to award, pursuant to FAR 15.406-2.

(b) The Offeror shall provide sufficient information to support its price/cost as well as an explanation of all ground rules and assumptions that affect the price/cost estimates.

(c) If subcontractors are proposed, they shall provide the same information required for the prime contractor, unless otherwise noted in the Price/Cost Information section below

2.3 Price/Cost Information:

Offerors shall submit their fully completed cost/price proposal utilizing the Cost Summary Format (Attachment L-2). The spreadsheet shall be formatted on letter size (8.5 X 11) paper and shall be unprotected and unlocked, with formulae intact to show mathematical operations. The Offeror shall use the CLIN Summary tab to breakout total proposed costs by CLIN.

(a) The Government is not soliciting any investments. However, in order for the Government to properly assess a proposed price/cost that appears low due to a corporate decision to absorb costs, e.g., lower than usual burdens or rates, the Offeror shall fully identify and explain any such investments.

(b) Direct/Indirect Rates: The Offeror shall submit Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), and Area Wage Determinations (AWDs) as applicable for all proposed personnel. The Offeror shall identify whether the labor rates proposed are FPRAs, CBAs, AWDs, ACO/DCAA recommended rates (FPRRs), or Offeror proposed rates (FPRPs). The Offeror shall propose in compliance with the current hourly rate set forth in the Department of Labor Wage Determination or CBA as applicable. The Offeror shall provide Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Information/Payroll Verification information as follows: A DCAA point of contact, with a current e-mail address, must be provided for the prime and each subcontractor. The Offeror and proposed subcontractors shall provide the most current DCAA Provisional Billing Rate Approval Letter, DCAA Final Billing Rate Approval Letter, and/or DCAA Forward Pricing Rate Agreement recommendation, payroll verification for currently employed proposed personnel, and any other information necessary to substantiate the rates proposed. Payroll verification shall consist of a form containing the title, direct labor rate, and a signed certification by an authorized representative of the company that the information contained in the form is correct. For key personnel contingent hires, the offeror shall provide contingent offer letters outlining salary information for contingent hire employees. For any prospective hires for non-key personnel, provide information to substantiate the rates proposed. All contingent hires shall have a letter of intent submitted under the Cost Volume. The letter of intent is a separate written agreement signed by the potential employee(s) to work for the Offeror effective at contract award. Any proposed consultants shall have a consultant agreement substantiating the rates proposed. If a composite rate or other pricing methodology (e.g. cost estimating relationships) is utilized, the Offeror shall demonstrate how those rates were developed. Subcontractors and team members shall provide this information either separately or included in the Offeror’s submission of this document.

The following definition applies:

- A “contingent hire” is an individual who has committed, under a signed letter of intent, inclusive of salary information, to being employed by the Offeror if the Offeror is awarded the contract.

If any of the rates utilized by the Offeror or any subcontractors differ from the DCAA information and/or payroll verification, a justification shall be provided for the difference. If DCAA has not reviewed the rate information for an Offeror or one of its subcontractors, the Offeror must submit a detailed justification of the proposed direct and indirect rates. The Offeror shall also provide documentation verifying that it has a DCMA approved Accounting System in accordance with DFARS clause 252.242-7006, or state that it’s Accounting System has not been approved by DCMA. Offerors shall provide the last three (3) years of actual indirect information. The Government may compare a prospective Offeror’s labor category rate to the average labor rate from industry.

(d) The Offeror shall fully disclose the buildup of cost/price of each CLIN.

(e)When completing the Cost Summary Spreadsheet (Attachment L-2), the Offeror shall not utilize any fully burdened hourly rates when pricing the labor of its employees.

(f) Offeror's labor classifications should cross-reference to Department of Labor (DOL) wage determination classifications as much as possible.

This solicitation is, and the resulting contract will be, subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and to FAR clause 52.222-41, contained in Section I of this solicitation. Offerors shall propose employee’s wages in accordance with the attached Wage Determination or CBA. As part of the cost/price proposal, the Offeror shall furnish the names of the proposed labor categories and the corresponding labor categories from the attached Wage Determination as well as documentation of compliance with the minimum monetary wages and fringe benefits for service employees as specified in the Wage Determination (provided as an attachment in Section J of this solicitation). Offerors are required to submit a total compensation plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for employees (including temporary and part time employees) who will work under the contract and are subject to the Act, and explain how the compensation plan complies with the Service Contract Act. If the Offeror’s proposed employees are under a collective bargaining agreement, the Offeror shall provide a copy of the agreement.

Limitation on Subcontracting (per 13 CFR §125.6(e)(2), compliance with the limitation on subcontracting shall be an element of responsibility).

This requirement is being set-aside for the small business or the 8(a) program Provide a breakout to demonstrate how the prime contractor will perform at least 50% of the cost of the contract incurred for personnel with its own employees for each period of performance in accordance with FAR clause 52.219-14. Cost of contract incurred for personnel includes direct labor cost, overhead that has only direct labor as its base, and the small business’s General and Administrative (G&A) rate multiplied by the labor cost.

(h) Provide a narrative that addresses any assumptions made during the preparation of the cost/price proposal and discuss the basis for the cost elements listed below:

· Direct labor rates by category. The Offeror is required to submit labor rates for all proposed current, contingent, and prospective hire individuals. If composite or category averages are proposed, provide a breakdown of how rates are developed. If necessary provide a narrative to describe derivation of labor rates, use of uncompensated overtime, pools to which indirect rates are applied, historical /provisional billing rates for indirect rates for the last 3 years and description, and amount of proposed other direct costs. If the Offeror requires the use of consultants in performance of the effort, the consultant cost shall be captured under the appropriate labor CLIN not the ODCs CLIN.

· Escalation will be applied on direct labor only for all years regardless of labor category turnover. Offerors, including subcontractors, shall include escalation for all labor categories as stated in section M.

· Indirect costs (e.g., Overhead, Fringe Benefits, General & Administrative (G&A), etc.)

· Information needed to explain the offeror’s estimating practices

· Profit/Fee: Identify profit/fee rate and total amounts proposed and identify the various cost elements to which the profit/fee is being applied. Profit, Base, Award, and Incentive fee rates, as applicable in Section B, must be clearly distinguishable. Profit/Fee shall not be applied to ODCs.

· Other Direct Costs (ODCs) by specific cost element (e.g., Travel, Material, and NMCI). Reimbursement for Travel will be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. If the Offeror proposes burdens on the Government provided ODC estimates, the Offeror shall provide a percentage breakdown of the Offeror’s indirect costs and burdens added to the Government estimates for any and all Cost Reimbursable CLINs in Section B.

· When the Offeror elects to claim Cost of Money (COM) as an allowable cost, the Offeror must submit a COM form and show the calculations of the proposed amount.

(1) The proposed direct labor rate for each professional employee proposed;