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Connections II Solicitation #: QTA010ABA0023

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Table of Contents

Section L: Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors

Section Page

L.1 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

L.2 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Provisions

L.2.1 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part

101-29 (AUG 1998)

L.2.2 52.211-3 Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions (JUN 1988)

L.2.3 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984)

L.2.4 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 2006)

L.3 Award without Discussions

L.4 Performance-Based Services Contracting

L.5 Exceptions and/or Deviations

L.6 General Instructions

L.7 Solicitation Copies and Enclosures

L.8 Point of Contact for Information

L.9 Interpretation of RFP Requirements

L.10 Identification of Restricted Rights in Computer Software

L.11 Prime Contractor Responsibilities

L.12 Pre-award Audit Requirements

L.13 Delivery of Proposal

L.14 Disposition of Unclassified Drawings and Specifications

L.15 Minimum Acceptance Period

L.16 News Release

L.17 Proposal Preparation Costs

L.18 Disposition of Proposals

L.19 Contractor Performance Information

L.20 General Proposal Instructions

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L.21 Electronic Submission Requirements

L.22 Detailed Proposal Instructions

L.22.1 Conformance Checklist

L.22.2 Volume 1: Sample Tasks

L.22.3 Volume 2: Corporate Experience

L.22.4 Volume 3: Management

L.22.5 Volume 4: Past Performance

L.22.6 Volume 5: Business

L.22.7 Volume 6: Price

List of Tables

Table Page

Table L-1. Proposal Volumes

Table L-2. Component Page Counts

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L.1 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the CO will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer.

In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION:

https://www.acquisition.gov/FAR/

GENERAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION MANUAL:

http://www.arnet.gov/GSAM/gsam.html

Clause

FAR Clause

Title and Date

L.1.1 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (OCT 2003)

L.1.2 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (APR 1991)

L.1.3 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (APR 1991)

L.1.4 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (JAN 2004) (Alternate I and

II) (OCT 1997)

L.1.5 52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money (JUN 2003)

L.1.6 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards (OCT 1995)

L.1.7 52.222-24 Pre-award On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation (FEB 1999)

L.1.8 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information (MAY 1999)

L.1.9 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (Alternate 1) (FEB 1995)

L.1.10 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

L.2 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Provisions

L.2.1 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29 (AUG 1998)

The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to:

http://www.arnet.gov/GSAM/gsam.html

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GSA Federal Acquisition Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202)619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978

If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee cited above in this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

L.2.2 52.211-3 Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions (JUN 1988)

The specifications not listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from:

Anna M. Brown Connections II Contracting Officer General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service 10304 Eaton Place Fairfax, Virginia 22030

(703) 306-6453 cnx2pco@gsa.gov

The request should identify the solicitation number and the specification requested by date, title, and number, as cited in the solicitation.

L.2.3 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984)

The government contemplates award of multiple award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts resulting from this solicitation allowing for fixed price or time and material task orders.

L.2.4 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in Section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the General Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the CO by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from the CO at the address listed in Block 7 on Standard Form 33.

mailto:cnx2pco@gsa.gov

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(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

L.3 Award without Discussions

In accordance with FAR 52.215.1, the government intends to evaluate proposals and make awards without offeror discussions (except for clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost/price, technical, and management position. The government reserves the right to conduct discussions should the CO determine that discussions are necessary and in the interest of the government.

L.4 Performance-Based Services Contracting

Pursuant to FAR 37.6, and to the maximum extent practicable, the government will apply performance-based services contracting techniques to all aspects of this contract and underlying task orders.

L.5 Exceptions and/or Deviations

CAUTION: Offerors are cautioned that any exceptions or deviations taken to any portion of this Request for Proposal may result in that offeror’s entire proposal being declared unacceptable.

It is the government’s intent that a successful offeror satisfactorily meet each and every requirement as stated in this RFP. Should the offeror request exceptions and/or deviations from any requirement of Section C, and/or any other clauses, provisions, or terms and conditions of this RFP, that request will be held to a burden of justification (e.g., the requirement is not technically achievable, or the government referenced the wrong standard). The offeror shall identify each requirement, clause, provision or term and condition for which exceptions and/or deviations are requested in the appropriate volume of its proposal. Each exception and/or deviation identified must be fully explained including sufficient justification as to technical problems, cost savings, and/or benefits to the government so that the government can thoroughly evaluate the offeror’s input and determine if it is in the best interest of the government to amend this RFP and allow all offerors to respond to the amended requirement(s). If the offeror’s explanation is not acceptable to the government, the exception and/or deviation will not be allowed and, unless the original requirement is met, the proposal may be found unacceptable.

L.6 General Instructions

1. A Standard Form (SF) 33, Solicitation, Offer, and Award, completed and signed by the offeror, constitutes the offeror’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of this solicitation. Therefore, the form must be executed by a representative of the offeror who is authorized to commit the offeror to contractual obligations.

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2. Offerors are expected to examine the entire solicitation. Failure to do so shall be at the offeror’s own risk.

3. Each offeror shall furnish the information required by the solicitation. The offeror shall sign SF 33, Block 17, and fill in all blocks of Section K as required.

Erasures or other changes must be initialed by the individual signing the form.

Offers signed by an agent are to be accompanied by evidence of their authority.

For additional information, see Section I, Clause 52.204-7.

L.7 Solicitation Copies and Enclosures

A copy of the solicitation can be found in FEDBIZOPPS at the following web site:

www.fbo.gov.

L.8 Point of Contact for Information

The contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering inquiries is the Contracting Officer (CO).

1. Formal communications, such as requests for clarification and/or information concerning this solicitation, shall be submitted to the CO by email or in writing at the following address:

Anna M. Brown cnx2pco@gsa.gov Connections II Contracting Officer General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service 10304 Eaton Place Fairfax, Virginia 22030

2. The government contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering questions is the CO. Answers to questions will be provided to potential offerors giving due regard for the proper protection of proprietary information.

3. Information concerning this solicitation or requests for clarification will not be provided in response to offeror-initiated telephone calls. All such requests shall be made by email to cnx2pco@gsa.gov or in writing and submitted to the above address. Questions shall identify the specific area of the solicitation in which clarification is desired. All questions and answers shall be provided to all prospective offerors by the CO. Sources of questions will not be identified.

4. Prospective offerors are cautioned against discussing the preparation of proposals or questions related to this acquisition with government personnel except the CO. The circumstances of such a contact, when verified, may result in http://www.fbo.gov/

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Contact with any government personnel except the CO concerning this solicitation may result in disqualification of the offeror from consideration for award.

L.9 Interpretation of RFP Requirements

No interpretation of any provision of this RFP, including applicable contract specifications, shall be binding on the government unless furnished or agreed to in writing by the CO or the CO’s designated representative.

L.10 Identification of Restricted Rights in Computer Software

The offeror’s attention is called to the requirement that any restrictions on the government concerning use or disclosure of computer software that was developed at private expense and is to be delivered under the contract must be set forth in an agreement to be negotiated prior to award and made a part of the contract. Therefore, the offeror shall identify in its proposal, to the extent feasible, any such computer software that was developed at private expense and upon which it desires to negotiate restrictions, and shall state the nature of the proposed restrictions. A listing of such software shall be attached to and included as part of the Business Proposal. If no such computer software is identified in the proposal, it will be assumed by the government that it has unlimited rights.

L.11 Prime Contractor Responsibilities

Offerors are encouraged to include in their proposals other sources of supply (sub-contractors) when such inclusions provide the government a lower overall cost.

However, the offeror shall be the prime contractor for procurement of the services offered. The offeror alone will be held responsible by the government for performance of all contractor obligations under any contract resulting from its proposal. The government in turn will render payment of any and all charges solely to the prime contractor.

The offeror is reminded that any resultant contract will not create any contractual relationship between the government and any eventual subcontractors.

L.12 Pre-award Audit Requirements

In accordance with Part 15.404-2 of the FAR, offerors are advised that an audit review by the cognizant contract audit activity may be conducted on price proposals submitted in response to this solicitation. Offerors shall make available to the auditor(s) all books

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L.13 Delivery of Proposal

Proposals shall be delivered in an electronic format as specified in Section L.21.

L.14 Disposition of Unclassified Drawings and Specifications

Any drawings, specifications, and other material furnished by the government in connection with this solicitation need not be returned to the government, except as noted.

L.15 Minimum Acceptance Period

The minimum acceptance period is 365 calendar days as reflected in the “offer” portion of SF 33.

L.16 News Release

Offeror-initiated news releases pertaining to this solicitation shall not be made without prior approval of the CO. A minimum of two business days notice is required for approval.

L.17 Proposal Preparation Costs

This RFP does not commit the government to pay any cost for the preparation and submission of a proposal(s) in response to this RFP. The CO is the only individual who can legally commit the government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with this procurement.

L.18 Disposition of Proposals

One copy of each proposal will be retained by GSA following contract award.

L.19 Contractor Performance Information

Offerors are advised that the CO will utilize the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) database as one source of information in assessing past performance under this solicitation. PPIRS can be accessed at: http://www.ppirs.gov/default.htm. In order to access their own information in PPIRS, contractors must first gain access through the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) process. Contractors shall go to the CCR web site at: http://www.ccr.gov/ to register for the first time or update their information profile to indicate a past performance Point of Contact. In CCR, contractors http://www.ppirs.gov/default.htm http://www.ccr.gov/

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L.20 General Proposal Instructions

The proposal shall be presented with a Conformance Checklist and six separate volumes as shown in Table L-1.

Table L-1. Proposal Volumes

Volume Number Title of Volume

1 Sample Tasks

2 Corporate Experience

3 Management

4 Past Performance

5 Business

6 Price

The Conformance Checklist and each proposal volume shall be limited to the maximum number of pages set out in Table L-2.

Table L-2. Component Page Counts

Title of Volume Maximum Pages

Sample Tasks 60

Corporate Experience 25

Management 50

Past Performance 25

Business 50

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Price No Limit

The requirements for each volume are set forth in general terms in this section; detailed instructions are provided as Detailed Proposal Instructions in Section L.22. Failure to follow format and composition directions will adversely impact proposal evaluation.

Each volume shall have a Table of Contents.

In determining the “Maximum Pages” for each proposal volume, the following definitions shall be used:

1. Page. One side of a standard letter size 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper. Therefore, if printed on both sides, there are two “pages” per sheet of paper. The Maximum Pages for each volume is based on the assumed use of these standard 8.5 x 11 inch sheets. The maximum number includes all text and fold-out pages regardless of whether the pages are in the main portion of the volume or in an appendix or attachment to the volume. The following are the only pages that shall not be included in computing the “Maximum Number of Pages”:

a) Front Cover Page and Back Cover Page.

b) Table of Contents.

c) List of Tables.

d) List of Figures.

e) Pages intentionally left blank.

2. Fold-Out Page. Not to exceed 42.5 x 11 inches in size and no more than 10 per proposal. Fold-out pages may be used only for diagrams and pricing detail. Fold- Out pages each count as 1 page and count toward the total page limits.

Each page shall conform to the following:

3. Page Margin. Each page shall have the following margins:

a) Top and Bottom: 1.5 inch

b) Left and Right: 1.25 inch

c) Header and Footer: 0.5 inch.

4. Font. The font used in the offeror’s proposal shall be 12 point Arial with no reduction. However, figures, tables, and charts may be reduced as long as text on the figures, tables or charts is at least 8 point Arial. Reference to the RFP requirements, heading and title (e.g. C.3.3 Supply Chain Management), are to be embedded in the proposal and may be as small as 8 point font, with no reduction.

5. Spacing. Single line spacing shall be used in all volumes.

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L.21 Electronic Submission Requirements

The offeror shall submit all Connections II proposal components electronically via the Connections II Hosting Center. Instructions on accessing the Hosting Center are provided in Section J.5 [Connections II Hosting Center Access Documents]. Instructions on using the Hosting Center to submit proposal components are provided in Attachment 4 [Connections II Hosting Center User Instructions]. The official time stamp for receipt of proposals is when received by the Connections II Hosting Center.

L.22 Detailed Proposal Instructions

The proposal shall contain a Conformance Checklist and six separate volumes as described above.

Each proposal volume shall be separate and complete in itself. For each volume, the offeror shall present information in sufficient detail to enable an evaluator, having a general professional expertise in the response area of interest, to thoroughly understand the response to this solicitation. The detail shall be such that no reference to other volumes of the proposal or to non-proposal material would be required to understand the offeror’s response, and that the proposal clearly demonstrates the offeror’s ability to perform in accordance with the government’s requirements.

L.22.1 Conformance Checklist

The offeror shall submit its conformance checklist electronically only – according the instructions provided in Section L.21. The Checklist is not included in the page count in any of the six (6) volumes. This checklist is provided to assist the offeror in preparing its proposal. In the event this checklist is in conflict with the referenced RFP requirements, the RFP requirements shall take precedence. For each record in the Checklist, the offeror shall indicate whether or not the proposal complies with the specification and provide an appropriate reference to the proposal text if that specific requirement is addressed in the proposal. If the offeror proposes exceptions or deviations to any requirements in the checklist, a rationale shall be stated in the appropriate volume of the proposal and proposal reference shall be provided in the checklist.

L.22.2 Volume 1: Sample Tasks

The offeror shall submit its Sample Task Volume electronically – according to the instructions provided in Section L.20 and L.21. The Sample Task Volume of the proposal shall conform to the following outline:

1. Communications and Networking Sample Task

2. Building/Campus Facility Preparation Sample Task

3. Operations, Administration, and Management Sample Task

4. Customer Service and Technical Support Sample Task

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For each sample task, the offeror shall provide, at a minimum, the following information:

1. Technical Approach. The Offeror shall describe the overall technical approach to the sample task requirements along with the following specific information:

a) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) organizing the major elements of the sample task.

b) A narrative, including innovative features, that describes the technical solution.

2. Management Approach. The offeror shall describe the overall management approach to the sample task requirements along with the following specific information:

a) Schedule and milestones to complete the solution.

b) A narrative, including innovative features, that describes the management solution, including management of subcontractors.

c) Corresponding to the WBS, provide for each sample task un-priced level of effort, labor mix, and bill of materials/equipment

3. Additional Information. The offeror shall provide a response to any additional questions specified in the sample task description set out in Section J.4 [Sample Task Orders].

L.22.3 Volume 2: Corporate Experience

The offeror shall submit its Corporate Experience Volume electronically – according the instructions provided in Section L.20 and L.21.

You may submit Corporate Experience based on (1) the offeror’s direct experience and past performance as a prime or subcontractor and (2) the experience and past performance of bona fide subcontractors. A contract agreement between prime offeror and subcontractor must be submitted to verify availability and commitment of subcontractor resources (the agreement is excluded from the 25 page count). GSA will accept Contractor Team Arrangements as that term is defined in FAR 9.601(2) and in accordance with the policy set forth at FAR 9.603.

In the Corporate Experience Volume the offeror should provide a narrative describing experience performed within the past five (5) years that is reasonably relevant to the work outlined in each of the four Connections II solution types described in Section C:

1. Communications and Networking

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2. Building/Campus Facility Preparation

3. Operations, Administration, and Management

4. Customer Service and Technical Support

In describing your experience in each of the four Connections solution types above, discuss the nature and scope of the work performed and the extent to which the experience is applicable. Discuss your experience in planning, executing, and problem solving on projects that are reasonably similar in scope and complexity to the Connections solution type. Discuss the extent to which subcontractors were used and your experience in managing subcontractors. Additionally, identify the customer and provide verifiable contact information.

L.22.4 Volume 3: Management

The offeror shall submit its Management Volume electronically – according to the instructions provided in Section L.20 and L.21. The Management Volume of the proposal shall conform to the following outline:

1. Corporate Capabilities

a) Business Lines and Customer Base. The offeror shall describe its primary business lines and customer base.

b) Corporate Resources. The offeror shall describe the corporate resources that will be available to support Connections II. Corporate resources include network infrastructure, support facilities, and staffing. Additionally, discuss the corporate recruiting, retention, and staff development plans that will be employed to ensure a qualified Connections II work force and describe your approach to ensure ready and reliable access to high quality equipment vendors and service providers.

2. Program Management

a) Subcontracting Arrangements. Describe the Connections II team and demonstrate the degree to which the team is appropriately experienced and capable with well defined roles and responsibilities that build on the strengths of each team member. The response shall include organization charts and descriptive text clearly depicting the areas of responsibility and flow of authority within the team. Also include a description of the systems and procedures for identifying and soliciting potential subcontractors, evaluating subcontractor proposals, negotiating and awarding subcontracts.

b) Key Personnel. Identify the key personnel as specified in Section H.25 [Key Personnel and Personnel Substitutions], provide resumes, and

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c) Business Development. Describe the offeror’s approach to business development and demonstrate how the offeror will develop and manage business relationships with both new and existing customers. The response shall include a draft Connections II Marketing Plan (as described in Section G.7 [Program Development]).

d) Program Management Organization. Describe the offeror’s program management organization and demonstrate the degree to which the program manager’s reporting chain within the organizational structure ensures access to upper management and corporate resources. The offeror shall further provide a description of its management systems, including the controls and scheduling techniques to be used for ensuring task accomplishment and procedures for ensuring complete coordination of all activities, as well as escalation procedures.

e) Quality Assurance/Control. Describe the offeror’s processes and procedures to ensure adherence to best practices, established quality goals, and government standards.

f) Supply Chain Risk Management. (appendix to the Management Volume-excluded from the 50 page count) Describe the offeror’s approach to supply chain risk management and demonstrate the degree to which that approaches will reduce and mitigate supply chain risks. The response shall include a draft Connections II SCRM Plan (see Section C.3.3 [Supply Chain Risk Management]).

g) Sustainable Equipment, Services and Solutions. (appendix to the Management Volume- excluded from the 50 page count) Describe the offeror’s approach to providing telecommunications and networking assets that will reduce negative impacts on the environment.

Demonstrate the degree which the approach ensures that environmentally responsible and resource efficient solutions are provided by the offeror. The response shall include a draft Connections II Sustainable Equipment, Services and Solutions Plan (see Section C.2.1.12 [Sustainable Equipment, Services and Solutions]).

3. Customer Support Systems

The offeror shall describe web enabled support system described in C.3 that will be used to assist clients in the ordering and management of Connections II equipment, services and solutions. The offeror shall describe:

a. How Connections II customers are provided Web-based, real-time access to support systems.

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b. How the proposed support systems are efficient, user-friendly, and minimize customer workload.

c. How the proposed support systems are electronically integrated.

4. Subcontracting Plan (This is or Large Business Offerors only. This plan is excluded from the 50 page count and shall be an appendix to the Management Volume.)

If the proposed contract exceeds a total estimated cost of $550,000 for the entire period of performance, the offeror is required to submit an individual subcontracting plan, specific to the Connections II procurement in accordance with Section I Clause I.1.25, FAR 52.219-9 and I.13 GSAM 552.219-71, and Section H.5 [Minimum Subcontracting Goals]. This plan shall be provided to the government at the time of proposal submission and is subject to negotiation by the CO. At award, the plan is included in the contract1. Through the plan, the offeror shall:

a. Demonstrate compliance with the requirements of 15 U.S.C. 637 d (8) and Subpart 19.7 of the FAR.

b. Demonstrate a commitment and capability to meet the government’s goals for participation of small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns as set out in Section H.5 [Minimum Subcontracting Goals].

Category Target

Total Small Business 30

Small Disadvantaged Business 5

Woman-owned 5

HUBZone 3

Service-disabled Veteran-owned 3

Veteran-owned 3

5. Exceptions and/or Deviations

1 This provision does not apply to small business concerns.

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Any exceptions and/or deviations taken to any portion of this Request For Proposal shall be included in the offeror’s Management Volume 3. See Section L.5.

L.22.5 Volume 4: Past Performance

The offeror shall submit its Past Performance Volume electronically – according to the instructions provided in Section L.20 and L.21. The Past Performance Volume of the proposal shall conform to the following outline:

For each of the four Connections solution types above, the offeror must submit at least two (2) and no more than three (3) past performance references documenting the quality of the offeror’s performance on projects reasonably similar to work described in each Connections II solution type. You may submit Past Performance based on (1) the offeror’s direct experience and past performance as a prime or subcontractor and (2) the experience and past performance of bona fide subcontractors or contractor team arrangements. Contractor Team Arrangements as that term is defined in FAR 9.601(2) and in accordance with the policy set forth at FAR 9.603. The references must be for work completed within the past five (5) years from the date of the RFP. Work completed in the past 5 years on an ongoing contract is acceptable, provided the offeror has performed a minimum of one (1) year. For each reference, provide the following:

1. Customer/Agency name:

2. Contract title:

3. Contract or task order number:

4. Total contract value:

5. The percent of total contract work complete to date by the contractor:

6. Contract start date and end date:

7. Customer’s/Contracting Officer’s name, address, and telephone number:

8. Customer’s/Program Manager’s name, address, and telephone number:

9. Contractor’s support role (prime or subcontractor):

10. A description of the work performed by the contractor:

NOTE: A past performance questionnaire is included in Section J. Offerors are responsible for distributing the customer past performance questionnaire to each reference with the request that the customer reference complete and return the

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L.22.6 Volume 5: Business

The offeror shall submit its Business Volume electronically – according the instructions provided in Section L.20 and L.21. The Business Volume of the proposal shall conform to the following outline:

1. Standard Form 33

This form shall be signed by the offeror.

2. Representations and Certifications

Contractors shall use the government electronic systems for the submission of the Representations and Certifications as explained in Section K.2 [Electronic Representations and Certifications].

3. Offeror Responsibility

In order for an offeror to receive a contract, the CO must first make an affirmative determination that the prospective contractor is responsible in accordance with the provisions of Subpart 9.1 of the FAR. To assist the CO in this regard, the offeror shall include the following information in this section of its Business Proposal:

a. A statement of financial condition of the offeror in the form of a completed GSA Form 527 (available at http://www.gsa.gov/forms). This form may be appended with the offeror’s most recent financial statements. However, all appropriate blocks of the form must be completed and the form must contain an authorized signature. (PDF files can be submitted but offerors must submit GSA Form 527)

b. A copy of the organization’s most recent annual report shall be submitted as part of the business proposal. Annual reports shall also be submitted for all proposed subcontractors expected to perform at least 20 percent of the contract work or responsibility or receive at least 20 percent of the contract revenue. (Annual reports will be excluded from the page count and can be submitted as pdf files. The reports do not need to follow the margin, font and spacing requirements in L.20). A privately held company may submit a financial report in lieu of an annual report.

http://www.gsa.gov/forms

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L.22.7 Volume 6: Price

The offeror shall submit its Price Volume electronically – according the instructions provided in Section L.20 and L.21. Prices proposed in response to the RFP shall be the offeror’s contract line item prices upon contract award. Proposed prices shall not include the Associated Government Fee (AGF). The AGF will be applied to all contract line items after contract award (see Section B.1.3 and G.5.2). The Price Volume of the proposal shall conform to the following outline:

a) Labor – Provide loaded hourly rates for the labor categories specified in Section B.4, Table B-9 and described in Section J.1, Table J-1. Additionally, the Offeror shall utilize the labor categories specified in Section B.4 required to be necessary in the delivery of its proposed solution for each of the sample task orders. If the Offeror proposes a labor category not included in the mandatory labor category list in their proposed solution(s) of the sample task orders, the Offeror shall populate the labor pricing tables in Section B with their proposed line item prices. Any labor category included in the sample tasks must be included in the Section B labor tables.

b) Equipment – The Offeror shall provide prices for all material and equipment estimated to be necessary to perform each of the sample task orders. The Offeror shall populate the equipment pricing tables in Section B with the line item equipment and material prices for all materials and every individual piece of equipment used for the sample task orders solution. All items in the sample tasks must be included in the Section B equipment tables. Equipment items proposed and priced under the Sample Task Orders will form the initial Equipment Catalog for offerors who receive a Connections II contract award.

c) For pricing of the Mandatory Labor Categories, the offeror shall propose prices for all mandatory labor categories for work to be performed during Normal Business Day (NBD) at the contractor site (offsite), customer site (onsite), and for having security clearances.