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N6893618R0028

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Here follows questions submitted by contractors within the window provided for inquiries as stated in Section L. Government answers are directly below each question.

OCI Concerns Reference: N/A

QUESTION:

The NavMPS and TACAIR IPTs integrate, verify and validate a wide range of system components provided by other Government entities and Corporations into mission critical products. Due to the nature of this contract and the potential conflict of interest inherent in the possibility of testing a product produced by the same company on another contract, does the Government intend to identify the companies with known OCI concerns for this RFP?

ANSWER: Yes, see Attachment L7 and added clauses 5252.209-9510, 5252.209-9511, and 5252.209-9513.

Labor Category Conflict Reference: SOW section 9.1

9.1 Labor Category Information: The contractor shall be responsible for employing personnel having the levels of education, professional and technical experience shown in the table in section 9.3. Functional responsibilities shall include the principal duties to be performed under that labor category on the proposed contract. The Government may check educational background to verify degrees or certifications received.

Reference: RFP Section M, paragraph 3.5.2

QUESTION:

SOW section 9.3 identifies the labor category “Software Developer, Systems Software, Journeyman” as key. The Table provided in the RFP, Section M, paragraph 3.5.2 does not show this as a key position. Should bidders assume “Software Developer, Systems Software, Journeyman,” with labor hours for 17.6 FTEs, is not a key position?

ANSWER: “Software Developer, Systems Software, Journeyman” is a key position. Table provided in the RFP, Section L, paragraph 3.5.2 updated to reflect the key position.

Key Resume Reference: RFP Section M, paragraph 3.5.2

In the case of a labor category defined as key (such as “Software Developer, Applications, Journeyman” which has 2.4 work-years) – how many of the associated FTEs or labor hours are considered key?

ANSWER: All Page Limit Reference: RFP Section L, paragraph 3.0

Page Limit Copies Required

1 Paper Original 4 Paper Copies 1 CD-ROM Original

4 Paper Copies 1 CD-ROM Original

The table in RFP Section L, paragraph 3.0 states, “Suggested Page Limit.” Are the page limits shown in the table the actual limits beyond which no proposal text will be evaluated or is it a suggested target?

ANSWER: Deleted “Suggested” so the page limit is a hard limit.

NAICS Code Reference: The FBO.gov announcement synopsis for the Naval Mission Planning Systems (NavMPS), Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) Solicitation Number: N6893618R0028 FBO.gov states: This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 541330.

QUESTION:

Solicitation N6893618R0028 does not list NAIC Code 541330. Can you please confirm this solicitation NAIC Code is 541330?

ANSWER: Confirmed 541330.

Vol 2 Past Performance – Attachment L2 Past Performance Information Form References: Attachment L2 PPIF and RFP Section L Part B 2.1:

QUESTION:

Attachment L2 is a 2-page form. Can additional pages of the same form be added, provided the total Volume 2 page count remains within the 20 pages specified in RFP Section L Part A 3.0?

ANSWER: Yes.

Vol 2 Past Performance – Section L Part B 2.1 Past Performance Consent Letters

QUESTION:

RFP instructions state: “The Offeror shall submit written consent from their principal subcontractor(s) and JV team member(s) that will allow the Government to coordinate any past performance issues directly with the Offeror.”

a. Can the government please confirm these consent letters from subcontractors and JV team members should be submitted in the Prime offeror’s Volume 2 Past Performance?

ANSWER: Yes.

b. Are these submitted consent letters considered to be among the items that do not count against page limits?

ANSWER: Yes.

Vol 2 Past Performance – Section L Part B 2.1 Attachment L3 Past Performance Questionnaire

QUESTION:

The Attachment_L3_PP_Questionnaire file included in the RFP is an unformatted raw text file rather than an Office 2016 Word file. As a result, it requires conversion to open in Word, and the result is a 19-page file with no instructions to the recipient, all content in plain text and large gaps between text. This could introduce confusion and cause delays on the part of the intended government recipients. Other recent RFPs have included formatted 2-page Past Performance Questionnaire forms with clearly labeled tables and checkboxes (for example Form AIR- 2.5.1 PPQ FORM). Can the government provide a more concise form for this purpose, given the requested two-week turnaround?

ANSWER: Attachment_L3_PP_Questionnaire is a PDF and may be opened using Adobe Acrobat.

Cost Volume Spreadsheet Formats References: Attachments L4, L5 and L6, RFP Section L A 2.0

QUESTIONS:

The Attachment L4 template provided by the government includes the instructions: “The worksheets of the workbook should all be formatted for printing on letter-size paper, without requiring ‘adjustments.’ It may be formatted for either landscape or portrait.”

1. In some of the Attachments we are required to fill out and submit, the preset font size does not meet the overall proposal format requirements (12 point, or 10 point for tables). For example, the “L4 Cost Summary Spreadsheet” worksheet (2nd tab) is set to 8 point font. Is it acceptable to the government for us to use the forms as provided, or change all attachments to a 12 point size?

ANSWER: Either is acceptable. Preset font size is suggested if it helps in formatting/printing on less paper.

2. Some of the provided spreadsheet attachments we are required to fill out and submit are preset to shrink for printing, changing the printed font size. Does the government wish the hardcopy sheets printed in the preset reduced scaling, or print at full size which will split some worksheet contents across multiple pages both horizontally and vertically?

ANSWER: Either is acceptable. Preset font size is suggested if it helps in formatting/printing on less paper.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

Commander NAWCWD Procuring Contracting Officer (Code 254520E) Attn: Organizational Conflict of Interest Material 575 I. Ave., Bldg. 36, Rm. 1116 Point Mugu, CA 93042-5049

(h) The Contracting Officer will determine whether such interests or contracts present potential organizational conflicts of interest that should preclude award to the offeror.

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CONTENT OF PROPOSALS

L – [ 1 ] CONTENT OF PROPOSALS (SERVICES) (March 2019)

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

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

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

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

2.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT

Written proposals must be formatted using a Times New Roman 12 pt. Normal font (no reduction permitted), single-spaced with 1-inch margins all around, and formatted for standard 8.5 x 11-inch paper. All pages should be numbered with section and page numbers. When foldout pages are used they must not exceed 11 x 17 inches and will be counted as 1 page. Drawings may be provided separately and may be any size but should be folded to approximately 8.5 x 11-inch standard size and will count as 1 page. Charts, tables and graphs shall be presented in no smaller than a 10 pt. font and should contain a grid, which allows values to be read directly from the graph to the same accuracy that a 10 x 10 to the ½ inch grid provides. Charts, tables and graphic resolution, including such data as tables or charts, should be consistent with the purpose of the data presented.

The Offeror will provide one complete copy of the proposal to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) as electronic files fully compatible with Microsoft Word and/or Excel 2016. Documents not created with Microsoft Word and/or Excel 2016 shall be provided as electronic files compatible with Adobe PDF on a Compact Disk Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM). The Offeror will ensure that the Price/Cost Volume is provided on a separate CD-ROM. Each CD-ROM is to be labeled for content and the Offeror’s name. If a discrepancy exists between the original paper copy of the proposal and the disk copy, the paper copy will take precedence.

3.0 PROPOSAL CONTENT AND VOLUMES

The Offeror must present proposal information in a manner that facilitates a one-to-one comparison between the information presented and this Proposal Instruction. Proposal information must be structured such that its Volume/paragraph number matches the Proposal Instructions Volume/paragraph number provided in section “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, book, section, and element, etc., in the Offeror’s proposal.

Each volume of the proposal shall be submitted as one paper original with additional paper and separate CD-ROM copies as specified in the table below. The separate CD-ROM copy of the Technical Volume, if utilized, must be fully compatible with Microsoft Office Word 2016. For information not supported by Microsoft Office Word 2016, the offeror must provide the latest Adobe Acrobat reader on each CD-ROM. The separate CD-ROM copy of the Price/Cost Volume must be provided in Microsoft Office Excel 2016 format, with spreadsheets unprotected. Each separate CD-ROM is to be labeled for content and the offeror’s name. If a discrepancy exists between the original paper version of the proposal and a CD-ROM “copy,” the paper original will take precedence.

All volumes of the original and copies of the proposal shall be delivered to the address provided in Section 4.0 prior to the closing date/time stated in this solicitation in Block 9 of the Standard Form (SF) 33. Page limitations for each volume are also specified in the table below; executive summary, title and table of contents pages do not count towards the page limit.

Information submitted as an Annex to the proposal includes manuals, specifications, resumes, plans, procedures, and policies that exist as an official document of the company or facility, as well as other information requested in Part B Specific Instructions. There is no page limitation for Annexes. See below table for Volume page limitations and required format.

Page limitations for each volume are specified in the table below. Executive summary, Title/cover pages, table of contents, list of figures/tables, resumes, and divider tabs do not count towards the page limit. Charts, tables and graphs do count towards the page limits.

1 Paper Original 4 Paper Copies

4 Paper Copies 1 CD-ROM Original

Each volume shall contain the following information:

· Cover and title page

· Title of proposal and proposal number as applicable

· Offeror’s name, address, point of contact (POC), DUNS, CAGE

· RFP number

· Proposal volume/book number

· Copy number

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

· Use tabs and dividers

The Offeror should 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.

The table below is an example of a Cross Reference Matrix (CRM):

Volume 1 Technical Example: Para 3.1 Note: This column shall address all paragraphs in Sections x of the SOW.

4.0 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

Clearly mark all packages with the solicitation number. The submission date for all Volumes shall be no later than the date and time specified in Block 9 of the SF 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.

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

COMMANDER

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIVISION

CODE 254520E

ATTN: PAM HOM – PHONE NO. 805-989-8863

575 "I" AVE, BLDG 36, Suite 1116, Stop 0275

POINT MUGU, CA 93042-5049

SOLICITATION NO.: N6893618R0028

2. Hand Carried Proposals: Hand carried proposals may be delivered to the address above, attention Pam Hom – Phone 805-989-8863. If a proposal or amendment is hand carried, the offeror must submit a written visit request no later than 3 business days prior to delivery of the proposal. A visit request may be obtained by contacting Pam Hom, Contract Specialist, at pam.hom@navy.mil. Upon arrival to Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, CA, please contact Pam Hom at the phone number listed above. In the event that Pam Hom is not available, please contact the alternate point of contact, Bretton West, at 805-989-8054; bretton.west@navy.mil. Without the visit request, the offeror may not get beyond the installation security gate to deliver its proposal. Guards are not authorized to accept proposals.

5.0 PROPOSAL PACKAGING:

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

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

6.0 CLASSIFIED DATA

All proposals must be UNCLASSIFIED.

7.0 SOLICITATION CHANGES

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

PART B SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

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

1.0 VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL

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

· Understanding of the Work

· Workforce - Key Personnel Resumes

· Management Plan

1.1. Understanding of the Work:

See Sample Task located in Attachment L1 located in section J of this solicitation.

1.1.2 Sample Task:

The Offeror shall provide a written response to the sample task located in Attachment L1 located in section J of this solicitation.

1.2. Workforce - Key Personnel Resumes:

For all key personnel listed in Exhibit B – SOW, the offeror shall provide a resume of the work assignments, training, etc., that demonstrates the experience and specialized qualifications of each key person proposed. Resumes shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:

· Employee name

· Years of employment experience in chronological order including narrative description of duties and responsibilities

· Current position, title and employer

· Educational history

· Institution name, degree or certification earned, and year for all degrees or certifications earned

· Current level of security clearance and status (final, interim, or pending)

The Government may check educational background to verify degrees or certifications received.

If the qualification (i.e. education, experience) does not readily or easily compare to the minimum qualification stated in the SOW, the offeror shall provide an explanation as to the equality of the proposed qualification to meet the minimum qualification.

1.3 Management Plan

Offerors should address the following:

(a) Adequacy of corporate management and resources to support the technical requirements of the solicitation.

(b) Proposed management roles of the Offeror’s proposed workforce and the lines of responsibility, authority, and communication through which the tasks will be managed for this requirement;

(c) Procedures to be taken to ensure quality and cost control;

(d) Plan for early identification and resolution of problems;

(e) Identification of potential performance risks and proposed risk mitigation strategies;

(f) Subcontract Management detailing how each subcontractor will be integrated and managed to ensure cohesive integration into the overall management approach; and

(g) Qualification/recruitment/retention plan and procedures that demonstrate how the Offeror will meet the minimum requirements of the SOW.

Transition 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 plan 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:

(a) Work Turnover

(b) Quality Assurance

(c) Training

(d) Risk Mitigation strategies

(e) Security Requirement to include OPSEC, facility clearances, and base access

(f) Data Transfer

2.0 VOLUME 2: PAST PERFORMANCE

2.1 General

Sources of past performance evaluation information include information provided by the Offeror in response to the solicitation information obtained from questionnaires, and any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information Systems, Electronic Subcontract Reporting System, or other databases; the Defense Contract Management Agency; and interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and Fee Determining Officials.

The Offeror shall complete the Past Performance Information Form (PPIF), Attachment L2 located in in section J of this solicitation, for each past performance reference performed within five years of the solicitation release date. The Offeror shall submit no more than five Past Performance Information Forms as the Prime Contractor, no more than two forms for each principal subcontractor, and/or no more than two forms for each JV team member. The Offeror shall submit written consent from their principal subcontractor(s) and JV team member(s) that will allow the Government to coordinate any past performance issues directly with the Offeror. If the Offeror does not submit the written consent, the Government will address any past performance issues directly with the principal subcontractor or JV Team member and the Offeror will forfeit the opportunity to participate in any related discussions. Consequently, for any principal subcontractor and JV team member that does not provide the written consent, the Offeror shall provide the name, address, phone number, and email address with whom the Government may address any past performance issues.

The primary source of past performance information will be Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR). If a CPAR exists for multiple years for the same contract/order, all periods of performance for that contract/order will be used for evaluation. In the event a CPAR does not exist for a past performance reference, the Offeror shall submit a Contractor Performance Assessment Questionnaire (CPAQ), Attachment L3, to the Program Manager who is the Assessing Official. The Offeror shall include instructions for the Program Manager to send completed questionnaires within two weeks of its receipt via e-mail to Pam Hom, Contract Specialist, at pam.hom@navy.mil, thereby allowing the customer approximately two weeks to complete their response. All CPAQs should be received by the Government concurrently with the Offeror’s proposal submission.

3.0 VOLUME 3: PRICE/COST PROPOSAL

If subcontractors are proposed, they shall provide the same information required for the prime contractor, unless otherwise noted below.

3.1 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 2016 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.

3.2 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.

3.3 Price/Cost Information:

Offerors shall submit their fully completed cost/price proposal utilizing the Cost Summary Format (Attachment L4). 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. The Offeror shall fully disclose the buildup of cost/price of each CLIN.

Complete Attachment L5, (Fully Burdened Labor Rates), detailing the fully burdened labor rates for all prime contractors and their subcontractor personnel. Fully burdened labor rates are defined as direct labor rates plus all applicable burdens, to include indirect rates, fee, and subcontractor pass-through costs where applicable. For subcontractor labor, the fully burdened labor rates shall be inclusive of any pass-through charges (i.e., subcontractor handling, fixed fee on subcontractor labor, etc.) applied by the prime contractor. Some labor categories identified maybe subject to NAVAIR tripwires as identified in Section M. Offerors are strongly encouraged not to exceed the labor rate tripwires, however if they do, the offeror shall identify the rate(s) in excess and provide rationale that justifies the higher rate(s) as reasonable.

To facilitate the establishment of streamlined task orders, the Offeror shall complete Attachment L6 (Streamlined Rates for Order Pricing. This attachment will consist of composite fully burdened rates for each of the key and non-key labor categories, inclusive of fee. These rates will be incorporated into Section B of the contract. The Government will utilize the rates when developing estimated labor ceilings for orders by using the estimated hours multiplied by the composite rates found in Section B.

(c) 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, or Offeror’s Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP). The Offeror shall propose in compliance with the current hourly rate set forth in the Department of Labor Wage Determination, as applicable. The Offeror shall provide Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Information/Payroll Verification information as follows:

(i) DCAA point of contact, with a current e-mail address, must be provided for the prime and each subcontractor.

(ii). 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.

(iii) 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.

(d) 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 DCAA approved Cost Accounting System or state that its Cost Accounting System has not been approved by DCAA. 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.

(e) For contingent hires, the offeror shall provide contingent offer letters outlining salary information for contingent hire employees. 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.

(f) For any prospective hires for any non-key personnel, provide information to substantiate the rates proposed. 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 critical team members shall provide this information either separately or included in the Offeror’s submission of this document. Any proposed consultants shall have a consultant agreement substantiating the rates proposed. If a composite rate or other pricing methodology (i.e. 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 prime contractor’s submission of this document.

(g) Limitation on Subcontracting: This requirement is being set-aside for the small business 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:

i. Direct labor rates by category. The offeror is required to submit labor rates for all proposed current, contingent, and…