Solicitation Amendment W911QY26RA0070005 SF 30.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.

If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

New Proposal Due Date: 16 August 2026Block 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification):

The purpose of this amendment is to resolve potential ambiguities regarding proposal submission requirements for offerors electing to maintain their existing proposals following the issuance of Amendment 0004.

Submission Instructions for Offerors Maintaining Existing Proposals:

Offerors who choose to "Maintain their Existing Proposal" (Option 1) are not required to resubmit unchanged technical, past performance, or cost/price volumes. For these offerors, the Government will accept the submission of only the updated Volume 1 (Administrative), containing the revised representations and certifications, along with the signed Amendment 0004 acknowledgment.

This instruction supersedes any previous "all-or-nothing" resubmission rules for offerors who are not making substantive revisions to their technical or price proposals.

Submission Instructions for Offerors Submitting New or Revised Proposals:

Offerors who choose to submit a new or revised proposal (Option 2) must continue to submit all proposal volumes in their entirety. The Government will not evaluate piecemeal volume submissions for newly revised proposals.

The solicitation closing date is hereby extended by three (3) days to ensure all parties have adequate time to comply with these clarified instructions.

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Date

13 Aug 2026 16 Aug 2026

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

W911QY26RA0070005

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA)

Information contained in the successful or unsuccessful Offeror's technical/management or price proposal must be released under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) upon request from the public after contract award except to the extent it contains trade secrets and privileged or confidential commercial or financial information. If the Offeror's proposal contains material meeting this description which is customarily maintained in confidence in the course of the Offeror's business and is not otherwise publicly available, and if the Offeror does and is not otherwise publicly available, and if the Offeror does not want it disclosed to the public, they shall mark the title page with the legend that follows:

"This proposal, furnished in response to Solicitation No. W911QY-26-R-A007 contains trade secrets and/or privileged or confidential commercial or financial information. This information is maintained in confidence in the course of the Offeror's business and is not otherwise publicly available. The Offeror submits this information to the Government in confidence and understands that it is received with that intent. This information shall not be released or disclosed outside the Government under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) or under any other circumstances."

Proposals so marked will be accepted by the Government in confidence and will not be released provided the Offeror and/or Government can show, upon request under the Freedom of Information Act, that the disclosure would either impair the Government's ability to obtain necessary information in the future or cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the offeror.

L.1.1 Offerors shall submit proposals that are clear, concise, and readily readable. To ensure accurate analysis by automated evaluation tools and maintain the integrity of the source selection process, the following restrictions apply:

L.1.2 Visible Text Only: All proposal content must be presented as visible text. The inclusion of any concealed text is strictly prohibited. Concealed text includes but is not limited to:

Micro-text (text with a font size below 8pt);

White text on a white background;

Text utilizing colors that render it indistinguishable from the background;

Text hidden within images or graphics.

L.1.3 Font and Size: Proposals must adhere to the following font and size requirements:

Font Family: Aptos

Font Size: 10 points

Font Size within graphics and tables must be a minimum of 8-point font. Spacing within graphics and tables must be a minimum of single-spaced.

L.1.4 Formatting Consistency: All text must apply uniform formatting throughout the proposal.

Variations in font size, color, or style that the Government deems manipulative or obscures the readability of content are prohibited.

L.1.5 Compliance Verification: The Government may conduct technical verification to ensure compliance with these requirements. Proposals found to contain concealed or manipulated text will be considered non-compliant and may be rejected.

L.1.6 This is an all-electronic solicitation release. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed.

Notifications and Amendments to the solicitation will be posted to https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of each Offeror to review the webpage for notice of amendments, updates, or changes to current information. Proprietary information submitted in response to this solicitation will be protected from unauthorized disclosure as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act as amended (41 U.S.C. Sections 210-2107) and as implemented in the FAR. Proposals shall be unclassified and treated as Source Selection Sensitive Information (see FAR 2.101 and 3.104).

L.1.7 Proposals must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of the solicitation. Any commitments made in the proposal, to include, but not limited to the Incoming Transition Plan and Program Management Plans called for in this solicitation, shall become part of the resultant contract. Any significant inconsistency, if unexplained, raises a fundamental issue of the Offeror's understanding and/or ability to perform the contract. This may be a basis for rejection of the proposal. In no case shall statements similar to "we will comply with the requirements of the contract" or equivalent statements be acceptable to meet all the requirements of this Request for Proposal (RFP). However, the proposal shall include a declaration statement that acknowledges and accepts, without exceptions, all performance work statement (PWS) requirements. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in an Offeror's proposal being considered nonresponsive or noncompliant, and therefore ineligible.

L.1.8 Interested parties shall submit questions regarding this solicitation by electronic mail only to usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.smd-material-fielding@army.mil with the solicitation number, "W911QY- 26- R-A007", contained within the subject line of the email. The Government will answer all questions received by 21 July 2026. Questions shall be submitted via Attachment 009 - Questions and Answers. Questions received after the deadline may not be answered prior to proposal submission. The Government does not anticipate extending the closing date for receipt of offers.

L.1.9 The Government reserves the right to engage in discussions should it be in the best interest of the Government. The Offeror's initial proposal shall contain the Offeror's best terms.

L.1.10 Pre-Contract Costs: The Offeror shall not be reimbursed for any costs incurred prior to the effective date of the contract.

L.1.11 The proposal shall be valid for not less than 90 calendar days from the proposal due date.

The Offeror shall make a clear statement that the proposal is valid until such date (dd /month/yr).

Offerors WILL NOT include any pricing information in any section of their proposal except within Volume VII: Price Proposal. If found elsewhere, the proposal may be deemed noncompliant.

L.1.12 The Government intends to award one contract, with or without discussions, based on the evaluation results.

L.1.13 Proposals shall not contain classified information. Offerors are cautioned that the aggregation of normally unclassified information can result in a document becoming classified.

L.1.14 The Government will perform a virus scan on all electronic files provided by the Offerors.

Any submittal failing the virus scan or found to be unreadable shall be rejected, returned to the Offeror and not considered or evaluated.

Proposal Submission. L.1.15 Proposals shall be sent to Patrick Wallace and Trisha Scott at usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.smd-material-fielding@army.mil. It is the Offeror's responsibility to ensure that its' Proposal Package is received by the date and time specified in this solicitation. Offerors shall ensure that their proposal files are marked with the Volume number, Title, RFP number, classification, and Offeror's name. Proposals shall be marked with the appropriate classification "Solicitation Sensitive". Proposals shall be received at the location, date and time specified herein.

If any element identified in Section L is omitted, the proposal will be considered incomplete and may not be subject to award.

Proposal Format: Format of the proposal Volumes shall be as follows:L.1.16

An electronic page is defined as one 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper with printing on one side of the a. page.

Line spacing settings shall be at least one and one-half (1 1/2) line spacing. Margins on all four (4) edges of each page will be at least 1-inch. Pages shall be dated and numbered sequentially by volume as follows: Prime identifying information shall be in header at left margin, solicitation number shall be in header at right margin (header is a single line), date shall be in footer at left margin, volume number-page number shall be in footer at right margin, and if required the following statement will be in the bottom of the footer, "Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal" (footer is a double line).

Company Logos/Emblems are to be on the cover page only, not on each individual page.

Elaborate format and color representations are not desirable.b.

c. Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be used when necessary to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible, and shall not exceed 11 x 17 inches in size. There is no margin requirement for 11 x 17-inch pages. Proposal volumes shall not be supplemented by a package or reference documents except as permitted below. All volumes shall be submitted in a searchable PDF format or MS Excel format as specified below.

Each Volume shall be organized in the following order and submitted as a single file with the d.

exception of volume attachments

Cover Sheet. The cover sheet shall be clearly marked as to Volume number, title, solicitation identification, and the Offeror's name. The cover sheet will not count against page counts.

Table of Contents. The Table of Contents shall include a list of all charts, illustrations, tables and required attachments for the Volume. The table of contents will not count against page counts.

Volume Narrative. The narrative is subject to page count limits specified for the respective volume.

Blank pages will not count against page counts.

Glossary. The glossary shall contain all abbreviations and acronyms used in the volume with an explanation for each. The glossary will not count against page counts. Appendixes required or authorized for the respective volume. Each appendix shall be submitted as a separate file.

Volumes I, II, III, IV, V, VI shall be submitted in PDF format. The Price Proposal included in e.

Volume VII shall be submitted as a "Read Only" Microsoft Excel file, showing all formulas and links using the attached Pricing Sheet (Attachment 0008). The Price Narrative included in Volume VII shall be submitted in PDF format.

f. Any changes to the proposal (as the result of Discussions/Final Proposal Revisions) shall have changed information clearly marked by a vertical line in the left or right margin of the page, circling if changing data in a chart, and/or highlighting (yellow shading) in a worksheet cell. The Offeror shall clearly indicate on each page the data/information that has been revised via track changes or other acceptable method.

g. All pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in Price Proposal and Contract Documentation, Volume VII (also referred to herein as Price Proposal). Labor hour estimates and material types and quantities may be used in other volumes only as appropriate for presenting rationale for alternatives or staffing decisions.

Proposal Due Date: All volumes of the proposal will be due and shall be provided to the L.1.17 Government not later than 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) .16 August 2026

L.1.18 Proposal Submission Requirements and Page Limitations:

Phase I

Volume I - Administrative

Format: Searchable PDF.

Page Limit: No Limitation

Volume II - Security Clearance

Format: Searchable PDF.

Page Limit: No Limitation

Volume III - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Format: Searchable PDF.

Page Limit: No Limitation

Volume IV - Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Declaration/Mitigation Plan (Attachment 0002)

Format: Searchable PDF

Page Limit: No Limitation

Phase II

Volume V - Technical (Factor 1)

Subfactor 1: Management Approach

Format: Searchable PDF.

Page Limit: 5 pages - 5 pages providing an executive summary/overview of the 3 plans.

Program Management Plan (PMP) - 25 pages maximum

Quality Control Plan (QCP) -15 pages maximum

Incoming Transition Plan (ITP) - 10 pages maximum

Subfactor 2: Fielding Support

Format: Searchable PDF.

Page Limit: 30 pages

Resumes: 2 pages per resume

Letters of Intent do not count towards page limitations.

Volume VI - Past Performance (Factor 2)

Format: Searchable PDF.

Page Limitation: Each Past Performance Information Sheet shall not exceed six (6) pages. The Table of Contents, Consent Letters, if required, do not count against the page count.

Volume VII - Price (Factor 3)

Proposal Format: Pricing Sheet (Attachment 0008)

Price Narrative Format: Searchable PDF.

Page Limitation: 5 page limit Pricing narrative

L.1.19 Incorporation of Proposal Information: Any feature of an Offeror's proposal may be unilaterally incorporated in the contract in full text, as an attachment or by reference as a contract requirement.

L.2.0 VOLUME I: ADMINISTRATIVE. This volume shall not be evaluated using adjectival ratings.

All Offerors are to be compliant in all aspects of this volume or their proposal will be deemed incomplete and therefore un-awardable.

. Contract Forms and Certifications: Include the following data in Administrative Data in the L.2.1 format indicated.

a. Proposal cover letter or proposal cover page (include names, office phone and facsimile numbers, if applicable, cell phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for proposal POCs). The cover letter shall include a list of names and telephone numbers of persons authorized to conduct negotiations on behalf of the Offeror. Within the letter, all Offerors shall acknowledge and accept, without exceptions, all Performance Work Statement requirements. Offerors shall confirm no organizational conflict of interest exists, or list any conflicts and steps taken to mitigate the conflict.

Offerors shall include a statement that all terms and conditions, pricing and aspects of its proposal shall remain valid for a minimum of 90 days from the proposal submission due date. Offerors shall also include their CAGE, UEI and Tax ID.

A copy of this RFP with the original signature of an official authorized to contractually bind b. the Offeror in Block 16 of the SF 33. The Offeror must complete the following sections within the RFP for these criteria:

SF33: Offeror shall complete blocks 12 through 18 and signed by an authorized representative of the Offeror.

Section I: Offeror shall complete FAR clause 52.219-1, 52.222-42, and 52.244-2.

Section K: Offeror shall complete FAR 52.204-8 and all other required representations and certifications, as necessary, within this Section and/or through SAM.

The Offeror shall acknowledge any amendments issued to this RFP. Amendments must be acknowledge by signature of an official having the authority to bind the Offeror contractually by the completion and submission of the SF30 or an appropriate annotation on the SF33.

Signed acknowledgement of All amendments posted to https://sam.gov/

L.2.2. Excluded Parties List. The Offeror shall provide valid documentation that it is not currently on the Excluded Party List at the time of initial proposal submission.

L.2.3. Master Table of Contents. Include a Master Table of Contents of the entire proposal to include Lists of Tables, Figures, and/or Drawings.

L.3.0 Phase I (Acceptable/Unacceptable): VOLUME II:

Facility Clearance.

The Prime Offeror must possess a Secret Facility Clearance accredited in the National Industrial Security System (NISS) and show proof at the time of initial proposal submission. The Offeror all key personnel have an active DISS/NBIS record with the minimum must also provide proof that eligibility level of Secret. (PWS C.4.16).

L.3.1 Phase I (Acceptable/Unacceptable): VOLUME III:

A CMMC Level 1 Certification is required at the time of proposal CMMC Requirement: submission for eligibility for award. The Offeror must provide a copy of the certification .(PWS C.4.26.1)

L.3.2 Phase I (Acceptable/Unacceptable): VOLUME IV:

The Offeror must identify and address all real or apparent OCI Certification (Attachment 0002):

OCIs involving itself, its subcontractors, partners, or any third party during the performance of this contract. A completed Attachment 0002 is required to be submitted. The Offeror must either certify that no such OCIs currently exist, or certify that real or apparent OCI exists. If on Attachment 0002 the Offeror certifies as having a real or apparent OCI, a notional OCI mitigation plan is also required.

Only those offerors deemed by the Government as compliant with all solicitation requirements, and whose Facility Clearance, CMMC Certification, and OCI Mitigation Plan are rated Acceptable will proceed to Phase II.

- RESERVEDL.4.0

The Technical Volume will be L.5.0 Phase II: VOLUME V: TECHNICAL (FACTOR 1). evaluated using the Adjectival Ratings referenced in the Section M.

L.5.1. SUBFACTOR 1: MANAGEMENT APPROACH. The Offeror shall submit written information that shall describe the Offeror's management approach that will lead to the successful accomplishment of the requirement detailed in the Performance Work Statement (Attachment 0001) in the key functional areas below. In addition, the Offeror shall submit an executive summary of the PMP, QCP and ITP.

Offerors shall include, as an attachment to their non-cost L.5.1.1 Program Management Plan.

/price proposal, a PMP. The Offerors PMP should include (PWS C.2.6):

How their management/organizational practices will contribute in a positive manner to L.5.1.1.1 ensuring the completion of all tasks on schedule. This should include a discussion of the Offeror's approach to coordinating, directing, and effectively managing all sub-contractors and their flexibility in allocating resources (PWS C.2.6).

L.5.1.1.2 The Offeror's organizational structure and subcontracting relationships .(PWS C.2.6)

L.5.1.1.3 Information regarding how they would recruit and retain personnel for surge positions (PWS C.2.6 )., C.2.17.5, and C.2.17.6

L.5.1.1.4 A description of the Contractor's overall management approaches, policies, and leads procedures including suggested project metrics, as well as the use of onsite Contractor (

PWS C.2.6); and, L.5.1.1.5 A detailed staffing plan, which describes the Offeror's approach to ensuring continuity of services, utilization of compensatory time earned, coordination, direction, management of all itment and retention of contract employees, security subcontractors, and recru clearance screening, medical deployability screening .(PWS C.2.6, C.2.12.3 and C.3.5)

L.5.1.1.6 Document how the Contractor will meet and comply with the requirements to control, coordinate, and direct performance; organize and manage resources that will achieve the technical

S (PWS C.2.6).requirements established in the PW

L.5.1.1.7 Describe how the Offeror plans to reduce the risk associated with this requirement (PWS C.2.6).

L.5.1.2 Quality Control Plan. Offerors shall include, as an attachment to their non-cost/price proposal a QCP that documents how the Offeror will meet and comply with the quality standards

PWS Section C.2.7. At a minimum, established in the the QCP should include:

L.5.1.2.1 A self-inspection plan, an internal staffing plan, and an outline of the procedures that the Contractor will use to maintain quality, timeliness, responsiveness, customer satisfaction, and any set forth in the PWS (i.e. comp time management, deployability screening) other requirements

.(PWS C.2.7)

L.5.1.2.2 Demonstrated Processes, procedures, and metrics which are likely to result in successful e (PWS C.2.7).outcomes within cost and on schedul

L.5.1.3 Incoming Transition Plan. The Offeror's, as an attachment to their non-cost /price echnical approach will be evaluated to the proposal, an ITP. Its t degree to which is demonstrates a plan for 30 days of incoming transition from contract to contract that:

Documents how the Contractor will meet and comply with the requirements established in Section C.2.4 of the PWS.

L.5.2 Phase II SUBFACTOR 2: FIELDING SUPPORT. The Offeror should submit a written technical approach which effectively demonstrates the Offeror's clear understanding of all the tasks in PWS Sections C.2.1, C.2.12, C.2.13, C.2.14, C.2.15, C.2.16 and C.2.17 to include a description of appropriate techniques, methods, and processes the Offeror plans to use to accomplish the tasks, and how the approach is likely to yield the required results within the required time frame.

Additionally, the Offeror should demonstrate the methodology and flexibility that will be used in accomplishing any resultant award. The offeror shall address, in detail, the following specific tasks for the listed support areas:

L.5.2.1 Tasks

L.5.2.1.1 Program Management (Contractor Task Management)

Demonstrate the ability to provide technical support for all tasking areas of Section C.2.1 of the

PWS.

C.2.1.3 is a deliverable and is submitted after award. There is no submission requirement for C.

2.1.3 Process Efficiencies. This section of the PWS will not be evaluated.

L.5.2.1.2 Management Analysis Support Services

Demonstrate the ability to provide technical support for all taskings areas of Section C.2.12 of the

PWS.

L.5.2.1.3 Logistics Analysis - Materiel Fielding (Fielding)

Demonstrate the ability to provide technical support for all tasking areas of Section C.2.13 of the

PWS.

L.5.2.1.4 Execution of Fielding Operations

Demonstrate the ability to provide technical support for all tasking areas of Section C.2.14 of the

PWS.

L.5.2.1.5 Medical Liaison Support Services

Demonstrate the ability to provide technical support for all tasking areas of Section C.2.15 of the

PWS.

L.5.2.1.6 Transportation Coordination

Demonstrate the ability to provide technical support for all tasking areas of Section C.2.16 of the

PWS.

L.5.2.1.7 Specific Tasks

Demonstrate the ability to provide technical support for all tasking areas of Section C.2.17 of the

PWS.

L.5.2.2 Experience. The Offeror shall submit written information which effectively demonstrates the Offeror's relevant experience (for this purpose, experience refers to what an Offeror has done, not how well it was accomplished) identical to, similar to or related to performing services contained within the PWS. The Offeror's proposal shall demonstrate (PWS C.1.4, C..2.1 - C.2.17.6)

L.5.2.2.1 Evidence of relevant corporate experience identical to, similar to, or related to the .taskings found in the PWS (PWS C.1.4, C..2.1 - C.2.17.6)

L.5.2.2.2 Evidence of experience working on contract tasks that were comparable in risk to the requirements of the PWS; meaning the functions, and responsibilities, exercised by the Offeror are identical to, similar to, or related to tasking required within the PWS (PWS C.1.4, C..2.1 - C.2.17.6).

L.5.2.2.3 Evidence of relevant corporate experience in managing subcontractors and/or teaming arrangements and providing personnel with an appropriate mix and balance in education and training as it relates to the tasks required in the PWS .(PWS C.1.4, C..2.1 - C.2.17.6)

L.5.2.2.4 Evidence of Key Personnel with experience identical to, similar to, or related to the taskings found in the PWS (PWS C.1.4, C..2.1 - C.2.17.6).

All offerors are required to provide letters of intent an resumes for all proposed key personnel.

L.6.0. Phase II VOLUME VI: PAST PERFORMANCE (Factor 2). The Offeror shall submit no more than 3 references of relevant contracts within the past 7 years and 6 months for its own nce for each Subcontractor performance. The Offeror shall also submit no more than 1 refere proposed. The contracts may be past or current as long as the performance did not end more than 7 years and 6 months prior to the due date for the submission of the contract proposal, and the contracts may have been with Federal, State and/or City agencies and commercial customers.

Complete Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 010).

In addition to the above, the Offeror shall provide information for every contract that was terminated or for which they received a Marginal, Unsatisfactory, or similar past performance rating and which was performed fully or partially within 7 years and 6 months of the due date for submission of the contract proposal. The failure to provide existing past performance information may be grounds for elimination from the competition.

L.6.1. Contract Descriptions: For each Government contract identified in this section include the following information:

Contractor/Subcontractor place of performance, CAGE Code and UEI Number. If the work a. was performed as a subcontractor, also provide the prime contract number (if known), the name of the prime contractor and Point of Contact (POC) within the prime contractor organization (name, and current address, e-mail address, and telephone and fax numbers).

b. Government contracting activity, current address, Procuring Contracting Officer's name, email address, telephone and fax numbers.

c. Government's technical representative/COR, current e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

d. Government contract administration activity, the Administrative Contracting Officer's name, current email address, telephone, and fax numbers (if different from procuring contracting officer).

e. Contract Number (in the case of Indefinite Delivery type contracts, GSA contracts, and Blanket Purchase Agreements, include Delivery/Task Order Numbers).

f. Contract Type (specified type, such as Fixed Price (FP), Cost Reimbursement (CR), Time & Materials (T&M), etc.) In the case of Indefinite Delivery contracts, indicate specific type (Requirements, Definite Quantity, or Indefinite Quantity) and secondary contract type (FP, CR, T&M, etc.).

g. Award contract price.

h. Final or projected final price.

i. Original delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion of work.

j. Final or projected final, delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion of work.

L.6.2. Performance Descriptions: Offerors shall provide a narrative explanation of each contract listed in Section L.6.1. This narrative shall describe the objectives achieved and detail how the effort is relevant to the requirements of this solicitation. Offerors shall include all performance aspects of schedule, ability to meet requirements, and a customer focused approach. For any contracts that did not/do not meet original schedule or technical performance requirements, Offerors are to provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for the shortcomings and any corrective action(s) taken to avoid recurrence. Offerors shall list each time the delivery schedule was revised and provide an explanation of why the revision was necessary. Also, the Offerors shall provide a copy of any Cure Notice or Show Cause Letter received on each contract listed and a description of any corrective action implemented by the Offeror or proposed subcontractor.

Additional past performance information may be obtained, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, from any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers and Fee Determining Officials; and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).

Past Performance Assessment Questionnaire: The offeror shall send out up to but no more than three (3) Past Performance Assessment Questionnaires (PPAQs) to each of the Points of Contact (POCs) identified in the Past Performance Volume. Only one PPAQ is needed per Past Performance. The POCs should submit completed questionnaires directly to the government POCs at usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.smd-material-fielding@army.mil no later than the proposal submission deadline specified in the RFP. The Subject Line of the emailed questionnaire submission shall be: "PPAQs RFP # W911QY-26-R-A007 - (Offeror's Company Name)" as specified in the questionnaire.

The offeror may add its own transmittal letter to provide an offeror representative name and telephone number in case questions arise from the POC receiving the questionnaires.

Completed PPAQs are considered source selection sensitive and not releasable to anyone other than government personnel and the offeror whose performance is being evaluated.

Copies of the PPAQs shall not be included in the offeror's proposal and do not count towards the Past Performance page count. Preferred Government points of contact are, in order of descending preference: the COR, Program Manager/Government Lead, PCO, or ACO, if applicable. For work performed on a government contract, questionnaires shall be sent to a government POC, regardless of the offeror's participation in the referenced contract as a prime- or sub-contractor.

For non-government contracts, the suggested order of precedence is Contractor program or project manager followed by contract manager. Offerors shall include in the past performance volume a list of all the POCs who were sent questionnaires. The POC list shall be submitted in Table Format to include the following fields:

a. RFP Number

b. Offeror Company Name

c. Contract Number

d. Government Agency

e. Point of Contact: Last Name, First Name; Title; Telephone Number; e-mail address

f. Date the questionnaire was sent to Point of Contact (month/day)

L.6.3. Recent Contracts. In determining "recency," the Government defines "recency" as contracts performed, all or in part, during the past 7 years and 6 months from the date for submission of the contract proposal.

L.6.4. Relevant Contracts. In determining "relevancy," the Government defines "relevancy" as contracts that are most similar to this overall effort as stated in the Performance Work Statement.

Some of the factors in determining similarity include: the nature and extent of the work involved and how the effort is similar to that scope required in the Performance Work Statement, skill sets required, project complexity, Security Classification requirements, number of employees required, contract dollar value, contract duration, and supported organization.

L.6.5. Past Performance Information regarding Subcontracting. For proposed subcontractors, recency and relevancy is defined as above, but only in the area of expertise the subcontractor is projected to actually perform under this contract, (i.e. specific areas in the Performance Work Statement/labor categories).

L.7.0. Phase II VOLUME VII: PRICE (FACTOR 3).

L.7.1 Price Proposal. All price information shall be addressed within the price volume only. The Government will evaluate each Offeror's proposal to determine the Total Evaluated Price (TEP).

The TEP consists of the Offeror's fully burdened labor rates proposed in Pricing Sheet (Attachment 0008) that includes a Government estimated Travel and ODC amount, to include all years and option years for the entire contract performance period. The TEP is a calculation of the full-time equivalent work year (defined as 1880 hours) for each labor category to determine price reasonableness (to include the Governments estimate of Travel and ODC costs) and will be used for proposal analysis only. The contractor shall propose pricing for a possible six-month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8. Offerors shall include a pricing narrative to explain the overall proposed pricing. This narrative must detail the rationale behind pricing decisions. Offerors should ensure their narratives align with the pricing structure outlined in their proposals.

The Government anticipates a base period of performance from 02 September 2026 through 01 September 2027, followed by four 12 month option periods, and a separate 52.217-8 six (6) month extension. Dates provided in this solicitation are for pricing and proposal evaluation only.

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Section M

M.1.0 Phase I

M.1.1 Facility Clearance (VOLUME II)

The Prime Offeror must possess a Secret Facility Clearance accredited in the National Industrial Security System (NISS) at the time of initial proposal submission. The Offeror must also provide proof that all key personnel have an active DISS/NBIS record with the minimum eligibility level of Secret. (PWS C.4.16).

Proposals will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable based on the submission of a certified memorandum confirming current facility clearances and an active DISS/NBIS record with the minimum eligibility level of Secret for all key personnel. If the Offeror fails to demonstrate compliance, their proposal will be deemed Unacceptable, and no additional volumes will be evaluated, making this proposal ineligible for award.

M.1.2 CMMC Requirement (VOLUME III)

A CMMC Level 1 Certification is required at the time of proposal submission for eligibility for award. The Offeror must provide a copy of the certification .(PWS C.4.26.1)

Proposals will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable based on the presence of the CMMC Level 1 Certification. Failure to provide this certification will result in an Unacceptable rating, and no further evaluation will occur, making this proposal ineligible for award.

M1.3 Organizational Conflict of Interest Declaration/Mitigation Plan (Volume IV) (Attachment 0002)

OCI Certification: The Offeror must identify and address all real or apparent OCIs involving itself, its subcontractors, partners, or any third party during the performance of this contract. The Offeror must either certify that no such OCIs currently exist, or provide details for any identified OCIs along with a notional OCI mitigation plan IAW Attachment 0002.

Proposals will be rated as Acceptable if they include: A certified declaration of "no current OCI" and a completed Attachment 0002. If on Attachment 0002 the Offeror certifies as having a real or apparent OCI, a notional OCI mitigation plan is required and will be evaluated as to if it adequately addresses OCI concerns. If the declaration or mitigation plan is found to be Unacceptable, the proposal will be eliminated from consideration, and no further volumes will be evaluated, making this proposal ineligible for award.

M.2.0 Phase II

M.2.1. Best Value Introduction

Introduction: This section outlines the criteria the Government will use in evaluating the Offeror's capabilities and proposal for the Materiel Fielding and Medical Liaison Support Services support contract. The Government will compare each Offeror's proposal elements against the predetermined evaluation criteria related to the Government's requirement defined herein. This is a competitive, best value, trade-off process, source selection.

M.2.2 Evaluation Ratings Assignment

The Government will evaluate all proposals received against Technical (Factor 1), Past Performance (Factor 2), and Price (Factor 3). A Combined Technical/Risk Rating will be used to evaluate Factors 1. Factor 2 will receive an overall confidence level rating. Factor 3 will not be given a color rating or score, but rather be evaluated to determine if the price is fair and reasonable.

M.2.2.1 Factor Evaluation Matrix

Table 1. Factor/Subfactor Evaluation Matrix

Evaluation Item Factor/Subfactor Evaluation

Technical Factor 1 Combined Technical/Risk Rating

Management Approach Subfactor 1 Combined Technical/Risk Rating

Fielding Support Subfactor 2 Combined Technical/Risk Rating

Past Performance Factor 2 Confidence Rating

Price Factor 3 Total Evaluated Price

M.2.2.2 Evaluation Scales

Factors 1 and Subfactors 1 through 2 Evaluation Scale

Factor 1, including Subfactors 1 through 2, will be evaluated based on the following rating scale:

Table 2. Combined Technical / Risk Ratings

COMBINED

TECHNICAL

/RISK

RATINGS

Color Rating Description

Blue Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Purple Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Green Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Yellow Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high

Red Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is not awardable.

Deficiencies and weaknesses, referred to in above descriptions ratings, are defined as set forth in FAR 15.001. This is a combined Technical/Risk rating. As such, the level of risk to unsuccessful performance will be assigned per the color rating definitions contained within the above table and not given a separate rating. For example, a proposal can be low risk and still receive a blue or purple rating.

M.2.2.2.1 Findings Definitions

Significant Strength. An aspect of an offerors' proposal that has appreciable merit or appreciably exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be appreciably advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

Strength. An aspect of an offerors' proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

Weakness. A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

See FAR 15.001.

Significant Weakness. A flaw in the proposal that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See FAR 15.001.

Deficiency. A material failure of a proposal to meet a government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level. See FAR 15.001.

Uncertainty. Any aspect of a non-cost/price factor proposal for which the intent of the offeror is unclear (e.g., more than one way to interpret the offer or inconsistencies in the proposal indicating that there may have been an error, omission or mistake).

M.2.2.3 Factor 2 Evaluation Scale

The Government will evaluate the quality of the Offeror's past performance of the efforts that meet the recency criteria and relevancy criteria as described in Section L, in order to determine the Government's overall level of confidence in the Offeror's ability to successfully perform the required effort.

The Government will review all information submitted by the Offeror to ensure they meet the required recency timeframe. Those efforts that do not meet the recency requirements or determined to be not relevant will not be evaluated further.

The Government will evaluate the quality of the Offeror's past performance (that meet the recency and relevancy criteria described in Section L) in order to determine the Government's overall level of confidence in the Offeror's ability to successfully perform the required effort. The Government is not limited to these resources.

M.2.2.3.1 Confidence Ratings. The Confidence Ratings with definitions that will be utilized are contained below:

Table 3. Performance Confidence Assessments

Performance Confidence Assessments

Rating Definition

Substantial Confidence

Based on the offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort

Satisfactory Confidence

Based on the offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Neutral Confidence

No recent/relevant performance record is available, or the offeror's performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. The Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

Limited Confidence

Based on the offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

M.2.2.3.2 Relevant Contracts.

In determining "relevancy," the Government defines "relevancy" as contracts that are most similar to this overall effort as stated in the Performance Work Statement. Some of the factors in determining similarity include: the nature and extent of the work involved and how the effort is similar to that scope required in the Performance Work Statement, skill sets required, project complexity, Security Classification requirements, number of employees required, contract dollar value, contract duration, and supported organization.

Adjectival Rating

Description

Very Relevant

Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this RFP requires.

Relevant

Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this RFP requires

Somewhat

Present/past effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this RFP requires.

Not

Present/past effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this RFP requires.

M.2.2.3.3 Recent Contracts.

In determining "recency," the Government defines "recency" as contracts performed, all or in part, during the past 7 years and 6 months from the date for submission of the contract proposal.

M.3.0 Relative Order of Importance

Tradeoffs will be accomplished between non-price factors and Price. The factors are listed in order of importance with Factor 1, Technical, being the most important, and Subfactor 1, Management Approach being the most important subfactor within the factor:

Factor 1 - Technical (Technical Factor, Factor 1, is the most important factor)

Subfactor 1 - Management Approach (Subfactor 1 is more important than Subfactor 2.)

Subfactor 2 - Fielding Support

Factor 2 - Past Performance (Past Performance, Factor 2, is less important than Technical, Factor 1, but more important than Price, Factor 3.)

Factor 3 - Price (Price, Factor 3, is the least important factor)

Factor 1 - Technical is the most important factor. All evaluation Factors other than Price, when combined, are "significantly more important" than Price.

M.4.0 Basis for Award

Contract award will be made based on the best overall (i.e., best value) proposal that is determined to be the most beneficial to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to the three (3) evaluation factors. To receive consideration for award, Factor 1 - Technical must receive an overall ratings of "Acceptable" or higher. Furthermore, Factor 2 - Past Performance must receive an overall confidence rating of Neutral, Satisfactory or higher to receive consideration for award. If Factor 1 - Technical receives a rating of "Marginal" or "Unacceptable", and/or if Factor 2 - Past Performance receives a rating of "Limited Confidence" or "No Confidence", then it will be considered ineligible for award. Award may be made to other than the lowest priced proposal if the Government determines that paying a price premium for the higher rated proposal is warranted.

The Government may also award to other than the highest rated proposal, if the Government determines that paying a price premium is not warranted.

The Government will evaluate all proposals. If discussions are conducted, the competitive range will be comprised of the most highly rated proposals. The Contracting Officer, at his/her sole discretion, may limit the number of Offerors in the competitive range for purposes of efficiency

M.5.0 Number of Contractors to be Selected

The Government anticipates selecting one contractor for the Materiel Fielding and Medical Liaison Support Services support contract. The Government reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to award one or none, depending on the quality of the proposals, the availability of funding, program risks, the continued existence of the requirement, and other Government needs.

M.6.0 Proposal Evaluation

Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as areas or factors to be eligible for award. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation, or missing elements within Volume I, Administrative, may result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award. Any exceptions to the solicitation's terms and conditions must be fully explained and justified.

If any element identified in Section L is omitted, the proposal will be considered incomplete and may not be subject to award. Furthermore, any proposal which does not comply with the page limitations and format restrictions listed in L.1 will be considered non-compliant and may be rejected. Additional pages over the maximum allowed will be removed or not read and will not be evaluated by the Government.

Any significant inconsistency, if unexplained, raises a fundamental issue of the Offeror's understanding and/or ability to perform the contract. This may be a basis for rejection of the proposal. In no case shall statements similar to "we will comply with the requirements of the contract" or equivalent statements be acceptable to meet all the requirements of this Request for Proposal (RFP).

Failure to meet the due date listed in Section L.1.17 will be handled in accordance with FAR 15.208.

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