W15QKN-18-R-1000_Draft.docx

W15QKN-18-R-1000

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Supplemental Information

1. Pre-proposal Conference. A Preproposal Conference will be held. For additional information see Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors, “Prebid/Preproposal Conference.”

2. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via e-mail no later than Close of Business 4:00 pm EST Monday, 30 October 2017 to Contracting Officer, Demetra H. Lynardakis, e-mail: demetra.h.lynardakis.civ@mail.mil and shall include copy furnish to Contract Specialists, Rita M. Heyboer, e-mail: rita.m.heyboer.civ@mail.mil and Raina M. Derrick, e-mail: raina.m.derrick.civ@mail.mil. The Government will publish written “Question and Answer” response(s) in reply to questions received in response to this solicitation to the Federal Business Opportunities Page at https://www.fbo.gov/.

(End of Supplemental Information)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

General Information to Offerors or Quoters

1. Responses must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by this solicitation (including attachments). “Fill-ins” are provided on Standard Form 1449, Standard Form 30, and other solicitation documents. Examine the entire solicitation carefully. The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

2. Responses must be plainly marked with the Solicitation Number and the date and local time set forth for bid opening or receipt of proposals in the solicitation document.

3. Information regarding the timeliness of response is addressed in the provision of the solicitation entitled either “Late Submission, Modification and Withdrawal of Bid” or “Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisitions.”

4. Procurement Information

[X] This procurement is unrestricted.

[ ] This procurement is ___% set-aside for __________________. The applicable SIC/NAICS codes are: _______________.

5. Issuing Office:

U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey ATTN: Ms. Demetra H. Lynardakis, Contracting Officer Office Symbol: ACC-NJ-WS 5418 S. Scott Plaza Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), NJ 08640 E-mail: demetra.h.lynardakis.civ@mail.mil

6. Points of Contact for Information, please include each individual listed below for all inquiries or submissions as required by the solicitation:

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Identification of Work Performed at a Government Location (OCT 2010)

1. Offeror will specify in his proposal the place(s) of performance of the work.

2. Where the place(s) of performance includes, in whole or part, a Government location, installation, facility, office space, etc. the offeror will:

a. Specify which work will be performed at a Government location and which will be performed at a contractor location.

b. Identify any Government locations, buildings, room numbers, areas etc. where that part of the work will be performed.

c. If a government location is provided under another contract, specify the contract number, PCO, COR or other Government point of contact, etc.

d. If any offeror personnel currently have access to a Government electronic mail account or have in their possession a Government identification badge, specify all such persons, badge numbers, e-mail accounts, etc.

e. Specify any Government furnished equipment needed to perform the work under this solicitation such as office space, other space, utilities, physical access, e-mail accounts, and the like on which the proposal is based.

f. Separate in the proposal any differing overhead, G&A and other applicable cost or pricing information applicable to the work to be performed at a government location vs. contractor location.

g. If applicable, furnish a copy of any prior or current agreement for the use of such Government location(s).

Disclosure of Unit Price Information (OCT 2010)

This constitutes notification pursuant to Executive Order 12600, Pre-Disclosure Notification Procedures for Confidential Commercial Information (June 23, 1987), of our intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased. We consider any objection to be waived unless the contracting officer is notified of your objection to such posting prior to submission of initial proposals.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Executive Summary

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, on behalf of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) is soliciting proposals for the Reserve Health Readiness Program III (RHRP-3). RHRP-3 provides health readiness services to Service Components of the Reserve Components (i.e. Army Reserve and Guard, Air Force Reserve and Guard, Navy Reserve, Marine Forces Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve), Active Components and Department of Defense Service Civilians throughout the U.S., its Territories, the District of Columbia, Germany and at group event gatherings of Service Members at SC-designated sites (e.g., armories, drill halls), through the contractor’s call center and within the contractor’s nationwide network of clinic providers.

This solicitation will utilize full and open competition to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) and cost reimbursable (CR) (no fee) single-source, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with the ability to issue task orders. The total maximum dollar value (program ceiling) for all task orders placed under this contract is $999,000,000.00. The guaranteed minimum dollar value for the entire contract period of performance is $9,000,000.00. Because this is an IDIQ contract, the awardee must be capable of performing the entire anticipated requirement of $999,000,000.00. It is the Government's intent to award Task Order 0001 at the execution of the basic contract award. The total period of performance for the RHRP-3 requirements consist of five years if all options are exercised. Year One shall consist of a 12 month transition-in period and include procedures, followed by four 12-month option periods. A six month optional transition-out period is included in the last option period. For proposal preparation purposes, the anticipated date for the initiation of contract performance is approximately first quarter of fiscal year 2019.

Ordering Procedures:

The Basic IDIQ contract will have all pricing for procedures included as an attachment in accordance with Attachment 0004 (Price Matrix Spreadsheet) provided with the solicitation. Task Orders will be issued per service component's requirements on an annual basis. All pricing will be in accordance with the Attachment 0004 Price Matrix to the basic contract. The ordering will be accomplished by each service component submitting their funding for services as per the PWS with associated procedures as stated on the price matrix. The task order will be issued for a PoP, in which the contractor will perform services for the PoP and invoicing, monthly status reports will provide for verification of services performed and payment.

The option periods will be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9 for each 12 month ordering period, in which task orders will be issued for each service components.

The Government will make award utilizing the Best Value Trade-off Approach. This approach allows Offerors whose proposal is the most advantageous to the Government when considering evaluation factors in addition to price. Evaluation factors will include Technical, Past Performance, Price/Cost and Small Business Participation. For further information regarding proposal submission and the source selection evaluation factors see solicitation sections “Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors or Respondents” and “Evaluation Factors for Award.”

Disclaimer: This Executive Summary has been prepared as an aid to potential Offerors. Every attempt has been made to accurately reflect the requirement’s information contained within the solicitation. However, in the event of any discrepancies between the Executive Summary and the clauses and provisions contained in the solicitation and contract, the clauses and provisions contained in the solicitation and contract shall prevail.

(End of Executive Summary)

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs)

FFP

*Not Separately Priced (NSP)* CDRLs in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated September 14, 2017, see Attachment 0015 and CDRL, DD Form 1423 . Data Item Numbers (DINs) of the CDRL, DD Form 1423 as set forth within PWS and Exhibit A . This Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) is applicable to the Base Year and subsequent Option Years 1 through 4.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

BASE YEAR, Transition-In

The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, etc. to complete the Transition in Phase in strict accordance with PWS dated September 14, 2017, Attachment 0001. Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

NET AMT

BASE YEAR, RHRP-3 Procedures

This CLIN is established to provide FFP RHRP-3 health readiness services in accordance with the PWS dated September 14, 2017, as set forth at "List of Attachments," Attachment 0001. Prices will be set forth on " Attachment 0002 - Price Matrix/Procedures. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level.

NET AMT

Job

BASE YEAR, Contractor Travel

COST

All travel will be conducted in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 and the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Authorization for travel must be obtained from the Contracting Officer's Representative IAW PWS, dated September 14, 2017. This CLIN is established to provide not-to-exceed (NTE) $4,239,262.00 Cost Reimbursement (CR) (No Fee). This is for information purposes only. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level.

ESTIMATED COST

Job

BASE YEAR, Shipping

This CLIN is established to provide NTE CR (No Fee) shipping in accordance with the PWS, dated September 14, 2017, set forth at “List of Attachments,” Attachment 0001. The shipping costs are to include but not limited to: For Group Events, equipment such as audiometer; records such as Dental X-Rays, medical and mental, vaccines, etc. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level. The ceiling amount of $2,375,779.00 is provided for information purposes only.

ESTIMATED COST

Job

BASE YEAR, Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

This CLIN is established to provide NTE CR (No Fee) ODCs in accordance with the PWS, dated September 14, 2017 set forth at “List of Attachments,” Attachment 0001. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level. The ceiling amount is $1,472,612.00 and is provided for information purposes only.

ESTIMATED COST

BASE YEAR, Contractor Manpower Reporting

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the RHRP-3 via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website.

NET AMT

FFP

This CLIN is established to provide FFP RHRP-3 health readiness services in accordance with the PWS, dated September 14, 2017 set forth at “List of Attachments,” Attachment 0001. Specific requirements will be set forth at the individual task order level. Prices will be set forth on "Attachment 0002 - Price Matrix/Procedures".

NET AMT

Job

COST

All travel will be conducted in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 and the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Authorization for travel must be obtained from the Contracting Officer's Representative IAW PWS, dated September 14, 2017. This CLIN is established to provide not-to-exceed (NTE) $13,167,406.00 Cost Reimbursement (CR) (No Fee). This is for information purposes only. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level.

ESTIMATED COST

Job

COST

This CLIN is established to provide NTE CR (No Fee) shipping in accordance with the PWS dated September 14, 2017, set forth at “List of Attachments,” Attachment 0001.The shipping costs are to include but not limited to: For Group Events, equipment such as audiometer; records such as Dental X-Rays, medical and mental, vaccines, etc. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level. The ceiling amount of $7,552,098.00 is provided for information purposes only.

ESTIMATED COST

Job

COST

This CLIN is established to provide NTE CR (No Fee) ODCs in accordance with the PWS dated September 14, 2017 set forth at “List of Attachments,” Attachment 0001. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level. The ceiling amount is $1,509,427.00 and is provided for information purposes only.

ESTIMATED COST

FFP

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the RHRP-3 via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website.

NET AMT

FFP

This CLIN is established to provide FFP RHRP-3 health readiness services in accordance with the PWS dated September 14, 2017, set forth at "List of Attachments,"Attachment 0001. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level. Prices will be set forth on " Attachment 0002 - Price Matrix/Procedures.

NET AMT

Job

COST

All travel will be conducted in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 and the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Authorization for travel must be obtained from the Contracting Officer's Representative IAW PWS, dated September 14, 2017. This CLIN is established to provide not-to-exceed (NTE) $13,496,591.00 Cost Reimbursement (CR) (No Fee). This is for information purposes only. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level.

ESTIMATED COST

Job

COST

This CLIN is established to provide NTE CR (No Fee) shipping in accordance with the PWS dated September 14, 2017, set forth at “List of Attachments,” Attachment 0001. The shipping costs are to include but not limited to: For Group Events, equipment such as audiometer; records such as Dental X-Rays, medical and mental, vaccines, etc. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level. The ceiling amount of$7,922,151.00 is provided for information purposes only.

ESTIMATED COST

Job

COST

This CLIN is established to provide NTE CR (No Fee) ODCs in accordance with the PWS dated September 14, 2017 set forth at “List of Attachments,” Attachment 0001. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level. The ceiling amount is $1,532,491.00 and is provided for information purposes only.

ESTIMATED COST

FFP

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the RHRP-3 via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website.

NET AMT

FFP

This CLIN is established to provide FFP RHRP-3 health readiness services in accordance with the PWS dated September 14, 2017, set forth at "List of Attachments,"Attachment 0001. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level. Prices will be set forth on "Attachment 0002 - Price Matrix/Procedures".

NET AMT

Job

COST

All travel will be conducted in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 and the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Authorization for travel must be obtained from the Contracting Officer's Representative IAW PWS, dated September 14, 2017. This CLIN is established to provide not-to-exceed (NTE) $13,834,006.00 Cost Reimbursement (CR) (No Fee). This is for information purposes only. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level.

ESTIMATED COST

Job

COST

This CLIN is established to provide NTE CR (No Fee) shipping in accordance with the PWS dated September 14, 2017, set forth at “List of Attachments,” Attachment 0001. The shipping costs are to include but not limited to: For Group Events, equipment such as audiometer; records such as Dental X-Rays, medical and mental, vaccines, etc. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level. The ceiling amount of $8,310,336.00 is provided for information purposes only. This CLIN is established to provide NTE CR (No Fee) shipping in accordance with the PWS set forth at “List of Attachments,” Attachment 0001. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level.

ESTIMATED COST

Job

COST

This CLIN is established to provide NTE CR (No Fee) ODCs in accordance with the PWS dated September 14, 2017 set forth at “List of Attachments,” Attachment 0001. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level. The ceiling amount is $1,556,215.00 and is provided for information purposes only.

ESTIMATED COST

FFP

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the RHRP-3 via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website.

NET AMT

FFP

This CLIN is established to provide FFP RHRP-3 health readiness services in accordance with the PWS dated September 14, 2017, set forth at "List of Attachments,"Attachment 0001. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level. Prices will be set forth on "Attachment 0002" - Price Matrix/Procedures.

NET AMT

Job

COST

All travel will be conducted in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 and the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Authorization for travel must be obtained from the Contracting Officer's Representative IAW PWS, dated September 14, 2017. This CLIN is established to provide not-to-exceed (NTE) $14,179,856.00 Cost Reimbursement (CR) (No Fee). This is for information purposes only. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level.

ESTIMATED COST

Job

COST

This CLIN is established to provide NTE CR (No Fee) shipping in accordance with the PWS dated September 14, 2017, set forth at “List of Attachments,” Attachment 0001. The shipping costs are to include but not limited to: For Group Events, equipment such as audiometer; records such as Dental X-Rays, medical and mental, vaccines, etc. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level. The ceiling amount of $8,717,543.00 is provided for information purposes only.

ESTIMATED COST

Job

COST

This CLIN is established to provide NTE CR (No Fee) ODCs in accordance with the PWS dated September 14, 2017 set forth at “List of Attachments,” Attachment 0001. Specific requirements and pricing will be set forth at the individual task order level. The ceiling amount is $1,579,244.00 and is provided for information purposes only.

ESTIMATED COST

FFP

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the RHRP-3 via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website.

NET AMT

FFP

This CLIN is established to provide FFP RHRP-3 transition-out, in accordance with the PWS set forth at "List of Attachments," Attachment 0001. This option period may be exercised concurrently with last exercised option period.

NET AMT

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Level 1 Anti-Terrorist Awareness Training Requirements for Contractor Employees (OCT 2010)

(a) All contractor employees requiring access to any Federally-controlled facility and logical access to Federally controlled information systems except for “national security systems” as defined by 44 U.S.C. 3542(b)(2), should be certified in Level 1 Anti-Terrorism Training. The training is accessible from any computer with access to the World Wide Web and is available at https:/atlevel1.dtic.mil/at. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that the training has been satisfactorily completed and that valid certificates of completion have been submitted to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) with a copy furnished to the Contracting Officer. The Certificates are valid for one year, therefore, training shall be completed every year for the duration of the contract.

(b) The term Federally-controlled facility is defined as:

(1) Federally-owned buildings or leased space, whether for single or multi-tenant occupancy, and its grounds and approaches, all or any portion of which is under the jurisdiction, custody or control of a department or agency;

(2) Federally-controlled commercial space shared with non-government tenants. For example, if a department or agency leased the 10th floor of a commercial building, the Directive applies to the 10th floor only;

(3) Government-owned, contractor-operated facilities, including laboratories engaged in national defense research and production activities; and

(4) Facilities under a management and operating contract, such as for the operation, maintenance, or support of a Government-owned or Government-controlled research, development, special production, or testing establishment.

(c) The term “Federally-controlled information system” means an information system (44 U.S.C. 3502(8)) used or operated by a Federal agency, or a contractor or other organization on behalf of the agency (44 U.S.C. 3544(a)).

(d) The term "contractor employee" includes employees, agents, students or student interns, or representatives and all employees, agents or representatives of all subcontractors and suppliers.

CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-1 Addendum (Jan 2017)

Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items

See "List of Attachments," Attachment 0005, " Proposal Submission."

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

See "List of Attachment," Attachment 0006, " Basis for Award."

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

0010 Pre-Award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System Checklist

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

HQ AMC-Level Protest Program (JAN 2014)

If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103.

Send protests (other than protests to the contracting officer) to:

Address:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command

Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel

4400 Martin Road

Rm: A6SE040.001

Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

Fax: (256) 450-8840

Email: usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbx.protests@mail.mil

The AMC-level protest procedures are found at:

Web Address: http://www.amc.army.mil/amc/commandcounsel.html

If Internet access is not available contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures.

(End of Clause)

Prebid/Proposal Conference (OCT 2010)

The Contracting Officer has determined that a

[ ] Pre-Bid Conference (FAR 14.207) [X] Preproposal Conference (FAR 15.201) will be conducted for this acquisition. Specific details are provided below:

1. Time and Date: 9:00am EST on November 6, 2017, with approximate length of time: 4-5 hours.

2. Place: Joint Base McGuire, Ft. Dix, Lakehurst, Timmermann Conference Center, 5441 8th Street, Ft. Dix, NJ 08640. The Preproposal Conference will be held in Room 104.

Visitor Vehicle Entrance: The Visitor Center is located Vehicle Entrance is located at 2270 Fort Dix Road, Ft. Dix, NJ. The main telephone number is 609-562-6604.

Visitor Pedestrian Entrance: The Visitor Pedestrian Entrance in the rear of the building in parking lot.

3. Security classification and clearance provisions:

1. Contractors planning to attend the Preproposal Conference must submit the Preproposal Conference Intent to Participate Form, located at “List of Attachments,” Attachment 0008 to the Contract Specialists/Contracting Officer no later than October 30, 2017 at 10:00 am EST..

Contractors planning to attend the Preproposal Conference must submit Request for Visit Form, located at “List of Attachments,” Attachment 0009 to the Contract Specialists/Contracting Officer no later than October 30, 2017 at 10:00 am EST. The information is to include: Full name, DOB, License number and state.

1. . Attendees arriving together in a single vehicle can be placed on one form.

1. Attendees of the Preproposal Conference must present two forms of identification and vehicles registration, insurance and driver's license . A Government escort will be provided at the entrance of the Timmerman Building, Ft. Dix, NJ.

4. Time to submit questions at conference: Questions regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) may be submitted in writing via e-mail prior to the conference to the Contract Specialists/Contracting Officer. Prospective Offerors shall submit written questions no later than October 30, 2017 at 4:00 pm EST. Questions must specify the section or paragraph of the RFP for which clarification is required. Questions asked during the conference must be submitted in writing at the conference. Discussions during the conference shall not alter, supersede or replace any language contained within the solicitation unless modified by addenda. Any remarks or explanations provided by Government Representatives before, during and after the conference, whether orally or in writing, shall not change or qualify any terms and conditions of the solicitation. Any such changes will be made by formal solicitation amendment.

5. Method of handling questions at conference: Questions asked during the conference must be submitted in writing at the conference. Discussions during the conference shall not alter, supersede or replace any language contained within the solicitation unless modified by addenda. Any remarks or explanations provided by Government Representatives before, during and after the conference, whether orally or in writing, shall not change or qualify any terms and conditions of the solicitation. All questions and answers will be posted to the Fed Biz Ops. Any such changes will be made by formal solicitation amendment.

6. Restrictions on participants: Companies are limited to no more than three Company Representatives attending the Preproposal Conference.

Contractors are notified that they must provide a list of prospective attendees to the Contract Specialists/Contracting Officer no later than October 30, 2017, to provide for access to conference location due to restricted areas. The number of Company Representative Attendees is limited to no more than three individuals.

7. Preproposal Conference Agenda:

1. Welcome and Administrative Remarks

1. Introduction of the Team

1. Acquisition Schedule, Evaluation Process and Milestones

1. Discussions of the Performance Work Statement and Requirements of the Government

1. Specification Requirements of the Government – Information Technology, etc.

1. Overview of the Solicitation Process, Review of Evaluation Criteria Areas of Emphasis by the Technical Representative(s)

1. Pricing Structure

1. Contract Award and Timeline Requirements of Successful Contractor

1. Open Forum

1. Closing Remarks

Failure to attend the Preproposal Conference will not disqualify an offer; however, the Offeror acts at its own risk and shall not be relieved from complying with terms and condition of any resultant by reason of such failure.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: See Attachment 0006.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site located at https://www.sam.gov/portal. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision --

“Administrative merits determination” means certain notices or findings of labor law violations issued by an enforcement agency following an investigation. An administrative merits determination may be final or be subject to appeal or further review. To determine whether a particular notice or finding is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“Arbitral award or decision” means an arbitrator or arbitral panel determination that a labor law violation occurred, or that enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes an award or decision that is not final or is subject to being confirmed, modified, or vacated by a court, and includes an award or decision resulting from private or confidential proceedings. To determine whether a particular award or decision is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“Civil judgment” means—

(1) In paragraph (h) of this provision: A judgment or finding of a civil offense by any court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) In paragraph (s) of this provision: Any judgment or order entered by any Federal or State court in which the court determined that a labor law violation occurred, or enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes a judgment or order that is not final or is subject to appeal. To determine whether a particular judgment or order is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“DOL Guidance” means the Department of Labor (DOL) Guidance entitled: ``Guidance for Executive Order 13673, `Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces' ''. The DOL Guidance, dated August 25, 2016, can be obtained from www.dol.gov/fairpayandsafeworkplaces.

“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) Concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

“Enforcement agency” means any agency granted authority to enforce the Federal labor laws. It includes the enforcement components of DOL (Wage and Hour Division, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. It also means a State agency designated to administer an OSHA-approved State Plan, but only to the extent that the State agency is acting in its capacity as administrator of such plan. It does not include other Federal agencies which, in their capacity as contracting agencies, conduct investigations of potential labor law violations. The enforcement agencies associated with each labor law under E.O. 13673 are--

(1) Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) for--

(i) The Fair Labor Standards Act;

(ii) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act;

(iii) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act;

(iv) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act;

(v) The Family and Medical Leave Act; and

(vi) E.O. 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors);

(2) Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for--

(i) The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; and

(ii) OSHA-approved State Plans;

(3) Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for--

(i) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;

(ii) The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; and

(iii) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity);

(4) National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for the National Labor Relations Act; and

(5) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for--

(i) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;

(ii) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990;

(iii) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and

(iv) Section 6(d) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (Equal Pay Act).

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

“Highest-level owner” means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the Offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the Offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

“Immediate owner” means an entity, other than the Offeror, that has direct control of the Offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests…