A2SB_Amendment_9-Attachment_2-Instructions_to_Offerors_-_Draft.pdf

Alliant 2 Small Business GWAC Solicitation No.: QTA0016GBA0002

Amendment 9

Amendment 9 - Attachment 2

Instructions to Offerors

All offerors seeking to remain under consideration must provide the following no later than -TBD-, 2019.

● Signed SF30 acknowledging Amendment 9 and completion of Attachment 1 table indicating revised Volumes

■ All offerors must acknowledge Amendment 9 by signing and returning the SF30. Offeror’s shall complete the table on Attachment 1 of this amendment indicating those Volumes with revisions.

● J.P-1 Document Verification and Self Scoring Worksheet

■ All offerors must include a new J.P-1 with their revised proposal. In addition to the DVD+R including all revised proposal documents, Offerors shall also include one paper copy of their Attachment J.P-1, Document Verification and Self Scoring Worksheet.

● Volume 4 - Systems, Certifications, and Clearances

■ All offerors claiming scoring within Volume 4 must submit a new Volume

4, providing current verification of any claimed scoring.

● Volume 6 - Cost/Price

■ All offerors must submit a new Volume 6, to include both the J.P-8 Cost Price Template and Basis of Estimate, with its revised proposal. Offerors shall reference the amended J.P-6 Direct Labor Rate Ranges in preparing their new pricing proposal.

● Any offerors which have undergone a merger or acquisition since their original proposal are reminded of the requirements of FAR 52.219-28 and must provide notice to the government in their revised proposal. In accordance with 13 CFR 121.404(g)(2)(ii)(D), the offeror must recertify its size to the contracting officer prior to award if a merger, sale or acquisition occurs after offer but prior to award.

With the release of Amendment 9, offerors may revise any/all documents within their proposal. Reference the instructions below in combination with the posted solicitation amendment for details on submitting a revised proposal.

1. Instructions for Volume 1

○ Even a single change in Volume 1 requires complete submission of a new/replacement Volume 1 in its entirety, i.e. if any changes are made within Volume 1, that complete volume must be submitted. If no revisions are made in Volume 1, GSA will utilize the originally submitted Volume. If a revised Volume 1 is submitted, the original Volume will not be evaluated or considered.

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○ The requirement to submit the signed SF30 and new J.P-1 does not in itself constitute a revised Volume 1, i.e., if no other changes in Volume 1 there is no requirement to submit the complete Volume.

○ Offerors may use existing contractor teaming arrangements (CTAs) (Prime/Sub or Joint Venture (JV)) as proposed. Changes in the CTA composition are allowed.

i. JVs must be the same offering entity. Original members of the JV have to be a small business at the time of the original closing date. Any new members have to be a small business at the time the JV submits its revised proposal. Note: JV membership changes would require new JV documents, e.g., JV and Section K as required in Volume 1.

ii. Original members of a Prime/Sub CTA have to be a small business at the time of the original closing date. Any new members have to be a small business at the time the Offeror submits its revised proposal. Note:

Prime/Sub CTA membership changes would require new documents, e.g., Letters of Commitment and Section K as required in Volume 1.

2. Instructions for Volume 2

○ Even a single change in Volume 2 requires complete submission of Volume 2 in its entirety, i.e. if any changes are made within Volume 2, that complete volume must be submitted. If no revisions are made in Volume 2, GSA will utilize the originally submitted Volume. If a revised Volume 2 is submitted, the original Volume will not be evaluated or considered.

○ Relevant Experience

■ In the new Volume 2 submission, offerors may use previously proposed relevant experience or revise it, case by case. New signatures are required for revised proposed relevant experience.

■ Offerors should confirm that the current FPDS-NG verifies all information included on the Section J.P-2, Relevant Experience (PSC Group) Project Template. The government may obtain the current FPDS-NG report for each PSC code relevant experience submission directly from FPDS-NG.

If there are no changes to scoring elements, offerors need not submit updated FPDS records. The offeror is responsible for assuring that the current FPDS-NG still verifies the scoring elements as of the revised proposal deadline.

3. Instructions for Volume 3

○ Even a single change in Volume 3 requires complete submission of Volume 3 in its entirety, i.e. if any changes are made within Volume 3, that complete volume must be submitted. If no revisions are made in Volume 3, GSA may utilize the originally submitted Volume. If a revised Volume 3 is submitted, the original Volume will not be evaluated or considered.

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○ If a new PSC relevant experience project is proposed within the offerors revised Volume 2 then a new J.P-5 Past Performance Rating Form is needed within Volume 3 Past Performance.

○ In the new Volume 3 submission, offerors may re-use previously proposed J.P-5 Past Performance Rating Forms and signatures on relevant experience that is not revised in Volume 2.

4. Instructions for Volume 4

○ All offerors claiming scoring within Volume 4 must submit a new Volume 4, providing current verification of any claimed scoring.

5. Instructions for Volume 5

○ Even a single change in Volume 5 requires complete submission of Volume 5 in its entirety, i.e. if any changes are made within Volume 5, that complete volume must be submitted. If no revisions are made in Volume 5, GSA may utilize the originally submitted Volume. If a revised Volume 5 is submitted, the original Volume will not be evaluated or considered.

○ If new members are added to a Prime/Sub CTA and the offeror wishes to claim points for Volume 5, the offeror must submit the required documentation to show previous performance in the same business arrangement with that subcontractor.

○ The amendment now defines “previously performed” as actual performance on a contract or order that took place prior to August 18, 2019.

6. Instructions for Volume 6

○ All offerors must submit a new Volume 6, to include both the J.P-8 Cost Price

Template and Basis of Estimate, with its revised proposal. Offerors shall reference the amended J.P-6 Direct Labor Rate Ranges in preparing their new pricing proposal.DRAFT