SF30_W51EW725RA0010001.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 theoffer 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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

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9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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CODE FACILITY CODE

U 1 34

0001 09 APR 2025 A027991

W51EW7

W6QM MICC TSC

USA MICC THEATER SUPPORT CENTER, 2219 INFANTRY POST ROAD

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-0000

UNITED STATES

EUKIA BRYANT, EMAIL: EUKIA.D.BRYANT.CIV@ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE: (520)725-

SCD: PAS:

W51EW725RA001

17 MAR 2025

SEE SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

THE SUBJECT SOLICITATION IS AMENDED TO: CORRECT CLIN X001 AND CLIN X002 DESCRIPTIONS AT SECTION B, AMEND CLAUSES AS SHOWN AT SECTION I, REPLACE WITH UPDATED SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS AND ADD OR REVISE TECHNICAL EXHIBITS AS SPECIFIED AT SECTION J AND ATTACHED, AND TO

REPLACE SECTION L AND M LANGUAGE AS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

The solicitation close time and date remains unchanged, 5:00 PM EDT, 29 Apr 2025. Offerors shall acknowledge this Amendment within their proposal as instructed in Block 11 herein, and at L.4 of the solicitation.

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

The following changes have been made:

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Amendment 0001 (A0001) is hereby issued to change the following RFP information and requirements "FROM / TO" for each applicable paragraph as shown below. The corresponding Industry question number as posted to the sam.gov notice for this solicitation is referenced to each paragraph change or revision. Duplicate questions are not identified herein.

For clarity purposes, a complete replacement of Sections L and M is incorporated into A0001 as well.

FROM:

L.1.3 To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors and subfactors. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale for Government evaluation. The submitted proposal shall consist of four (4) separate volumes, and the standalone Proposal Cover Letter as follows:

Volume Volume Title

N/A Proposal Cover Letter

Volume I Technical / Mission Capability

Volume II Past Performance

Volume IV Cost / Price

Volume V Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, and Certifications / Representations

TO (see Question 35):

L.1.3 To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein.

Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors and subfactors. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale for Government evaluation. The submitted proposal shall consist of four (4) separate volumes, and the standalone Proposal Cover Letter as follows:

W51EW725RA0010001

Volume Volume Title

N/A Proposal Cover Letter

Volume I Technical / Mission Capability

Volume II Past Performance

Volume III Cost / Price

Volume IV Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, and Certifications / Representations

FROM:

L.2.3 The following Volumes of material and proposal content shall be submitted:

Volume Volume Title Maximum Pages

N/A Proposal Cover Letter 1**

Volume I Technical / Mission Capability 50

Volume II Past Performance 40***

Volume III Cost / Price No page limitation

Volume IV Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, and Certifications / Representations

No page limitation

* Pages that exceed the established page limitations will NOT be evaluated or considered.

**Proposal Cover Letter is a standalone PDF file/page to include requirements at FAR 52.215-1(c)(2).

**See L.3.2.1.

TO (see Question 1):

L.2.3 The following Volumes of material and proposal content shall be submitted:

Volume Volume Title

N/A Proposal Cover Letter

Volume I Technical / Mission Capability

Volume II Past Performance

Volume III Cost / Price

W51EW725RA0010001

Volume IV Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, and Certifications / Representations

Maximum Pages

1**

40***

No page limitation

No page limitation

* Pages that exceed the established page limitations will NOT be evaluated or considered.

**Proposal Cover Letter is a standalone PDF file/page to include requirements at FAR 52.215-1(c)(2).

**See L.3.2.1.

FROM:

L.3.1.2 Subfactor Two: Program Management and Execution. The Offeror shall detail and describe its program management and execution approach to include its organizational and management structure, to include Joint Venture (JV) relationships, major subcontractors*, and/or teaming partner relationships, key personnel qualifications, financial management, quality control process and procedures, cost management system, and continuous process improvement methods, and the interdependencies among all aspects to lead to successful execution of the PWS requirements. *A major subcontractor, as referenced throughout the proposal requirements is defined as a member of an Offeror's overall team who will provide critical services (i.e., services required at PWS 5.2, 5.4 and 5.7, and applicable subparts) or whose subcontract is valued at or more than fifteen (15) percent of the total proposed cost.

TO (see Question 20):

L.3.1.2 Subfactor Two: Program Management and Execution. The Offeror shall detail and describe its program management and execution approach to include its organizational and management structure, to include Joint Venture (JV) relationships, major subcontractors*, and/or teaming partner relationships, key personnel qualifications, financial management, quality control process and procedures, cost management system, and continuous process improvement methods, and the interdependencies among all aspects to lead to successful execution of the PWS requirements. *A major subcontractor, as referenced throughout the proposal requirements is defined as a member of an Offeror's overall team who will provide critical services (i.e., services required at PWS 5.3, 5.4 and 5.7, and applicable subparts) or whose subcontract is valued at or more than fifteen (15) percent of the total proposed cost.

FROM:

L.3.2.2.1 Consent and Letters of Commitment. The Offeror shall submit written consent of its JV partners, major subcontractors, and / or team partners to allow disclosure of past performance information to the Offeror. In addition, letters of commitment shall be included for all JV partners, major subcontractors, and / or teaming partners cited in order for past performance to be considered, with letters also identifying the specific work scope to be performed and level of support the entity is committing to offer for MSS and WDTC mission success. Consent and Letters of Commitment are excluded from page limitations specified.

TO (see Question 5):

L.3.2.2.1 Consent and Letters of Commitment. The Offeror shall submit written consent of its JV partners, major subcontractors, and / or team partners to allow disclosure of past performance information to the Offeror. In addition, letters of commitment shall be included for all JV partners, major subcontractors, and / or teaming partners cited in order for past performance to be considered, with letters also identifying the specific work scope to be performed and level of support the entity is committing to offer for MSS and WDTC mission success. Level of support is defined as designated workshare or the estimated portion of contract cost the team member (e.g., prime, JV entity, and/or subcontractor) is proposed to support. Consent and Letters of Commitment are excluded from page limitations specified.

FROM:

L.3.2.5 Section 3: Subcontracts. Offerors shall provide an outline of how the effort required by the RFP will be assigned for performance within the Offeror's corporate entity (to include JVs) and among the proposed subcontractors and / or teaming partners, as required at L.3.2.1. The information provided for the prime Offeror (including individual JV partners) and each proposed major subcontractor and / or teaming partners, must include the entire company name, company address, CAGE Code, UEI and type of work to be performed by citing the applicable Government PWS subparagraph number. This includes all subcontractors, previously defined as a member of the Offeror's team who will provide critical services (i.e., services required at PWS 5.2, 5.4 and 5.7, and applicable subparts) or whose subcontract is valued at or more than 15% of the total proposed cost. Subcontractor consent and letters of commitment as specified at L.3.2.2.1 shall be included for all JV partners, subcontractors, and / or teaming partners proposed. Proposal information for Section 3 is excluded from the page limitations at L.3.2.1, however, response to Section 3 shall not exceed five (5) pages, excluding Letters of Commitment, identified as excluded from page limitation requirements at L.3.2.2.1 above.

TO (see Question 20):

L.3.2.5 Section 3: Subcontracts. Offerors shall provide an outline of how the effort required by the RFP will be assigned for performance within the Offeror's corporate entity (to include JVs) and among the proposed subcontractors and / or teaming partners, as required at L.3.2.1. The information provided for the prime Offeror (including individual JV partners) and each proposed major subcontractor and / or teaming partners, must include the entire company name, company address, CAGE Code, UEI and type of work to be performed by citing the applicable Government PWS subparagraph number. This includes all subcontractors, previously defined as a member of the Offeror's team who will provide critical services (i.e., services required at PWS 5.3, 5.4 and 5.7, and applicable subparts) or whose subcontract is valued at or more than 15% of the total proposed cost. Subcontractor consent and letters of commitment as specified at L.3.2.2.1 shall be included for all JV partners, subcontractors, and / or teaming partners proposed. Proposal information for Section 3 is excluded from the page limitations at L.3.2.1, however, response to Section 3 shall not exceed five (5) pages, excluding Letters of Commitment, identified as excluded from page limitation requirements at L.3.2.2.1 above.

FROM:

L.3.3.4.1.2 A5 is also the basis of the structure for the Pricing Matrix. The Pricing Matrix is designed to differentiate between prime or subcontractor(s) effort and cost. The Offeror's Cost Narrative Section and any supporting worksheets shall also differentiate between prime and subcontractor(s) effort and cost accordingly. The proposed hours shall reflect a realistic assessment of each team member's expected participation/contribution to this effort. The Offeror's proposal shall not blend or combine labor categories or rates. If multiple PWS paragraphs are being performed by cross utilized employees, identify such approach by cross-referencing the cost of such PWS paragraphs.

TO (see Question 24):

L.3.3.4.1.2 A5 is also the basis of the structure for the Pricing Matrix. The Pricing Matrix is designed to differentiate between prime or subcontractor(s) effort and cost. The Offeror's Cost Narrative Section and any supporting worksheets shall also differentiate between prime and subcontractor(s) effort and cost accordingly. The proposed hours shall reflect a realistic assessment of each team member's expected participation/contribution to this effort. The Offeror's proposal shall not blend or combine labor categories. If multiple PWS paragraphs are being performed by cross utilized employees, identify such approach by cross-referencing the cost of such PWS paragraphs.

FROM:

L.3.3.4.5.1 While PMO personnel and hours supporting the Scenario 1 and 2 cost proposal shall be identified in the Pricing Matrix, for purposes of clarity, the proposed PMO rate is excluded from the PMO rate calculation.

TO (see Question 55):

L.3.3.4.5.1 While PMO personnel and hours supporting the Scenario 1 and 2 cost proposal shall be identified in the Pricing Matrix, the proposed PMO rate is excluded from the Scenario 1 and 2 total cost calculation.

FROM:

M.5.4.4.4.1 The MPC for CLINs 6001 and 6002 as calculated by the Government will be CLINs 1001 or 1002 divided by 2 and multiplied by fifty percent (50%); the NTE amount provided by the Government for CLIN 6003 plus any indirect costs (Material Handling and/or G&A as proposed by the offeror in A4, Tab "Total Proposed Price" cell J4 will be divided by 2 and multiplied by fifty percent (50%); and the proposed price for CLIN 6005 will be multiplied by 50%. The sum of the calculated products shall be the evaluated price for the "6-Month Extension of Services."

TO (see Question 13):

M.5.4.4.4.1 The MPC for CLINs 6001 and 6002 as calculated by the Government will be CLINs 1001 or 1002 divided by 2 and multiplied by twenty-five percent (25%); the NTE amount provided by the Government for CLIN 6003 plus any indirect costs (Material Handling and/or G&A as proposed by the offeror in A4, Tab "Total Proposed Price" cell J4 will be divided by 2 and multiplied by twenty-five percent (25%); and the proposed price for CLIN 6005 will be multiplied by 25%. The sum of the calculated products shall be the evaluated price for the "6-Month Extension of Services."

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

The following CLIN(s) / SLIN(s) / ELIN(s) were modified:

INFORMATION FROM TO CHANGED

BY

Description The Contractor shall provide labor in accordance with PWS paragraph 1.6

The Contractor shall provide labor in accordance with PWS Part 5

INFORMATION FROM TO CHANGED

BY

Description The Contractor shall provide overtime labor in accordance with PWS paragraph 1.5.4.3 and 1.5.7

The Contractor shall provide overtime labor in accordance with PWS paragraph 1.5.7 and PWS Part

Option Line Item 1001

INFORMATION FROM TO CHANGED

BY

Description The Contractor shall provide labor in accordance with PWS paragraph 1.6

The Contractor shall provide labor in accordance with PWS Part 5

Option Line Item 1002

INFORMATION FROM TO CHANGED

BY

Description The Contractor shall provide overtime labor in accordance with PWS paragraph 1.5.4.3 and 1.5.7

The Contractor shall provide overtime labor in accordance with PWS paragraph 1.5.7 and PWS Part

Section I - Contract Clauses

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services. (DEVIATION 2025-O0004)

(a)Definitions. As used in this clause-- Biobased product means a product determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to be a commercial product or industrial product (other than food or feed) that is composed, in whole or in significant part, of biological products, including renewable domestic agricultural materials and forestry materials, or that is an intermediate ingredient or feedstock. The term includes, with respect to forestry materials, forest products that meet biobased content requirements, notwithstanding the market share the product holds, the age of the product, or whether the market for the product is new or emerging. (7 U.S.

C. 8101) (7 CFR 3201.2).

Recovered material means waste materials and by-products recovered or diverted from solid waste, but the term does not include those materials and by-products generated from, and commonly reused within, an original manufacturing process. (42 U.S.C. 6903).

Sustainable products and services means:

(1) Products containing recovered material designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (42 U.S.C. 6962) (40 CFR part 247) (https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products).

(2) Energy- and water-efficient products that are ENERGY STAR(r) certified or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)-designated products (42 U.S.C. 8259b) (10 CFR part 436, subpart C) (https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/search-energy-efficient-products and https://www.energystar.gov /products?s=mega).

(3) Biobased products meeting the content requirement of the USDA under the BioPreferred(r) program (7 U.S.C. 8102) (7 CFR part 3201) (https://www.biopreferred.gov).

(4) Acceptable chemicals, products, and manufacturing processes listed under EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program, which ensures a safe and smooth transition away from substances that contribute to the depletion of stratospheric ozone (42 U.S.C. 7671l) (40 CFR part 82, subpart G) (https://www.epa.gov/snap).

(b) Requirements.

(1) The sustainable products and services, including the purchasing program and type of product or service, that are applicable to this contract, and any products or services that are not subject to this clause, will be set forth in the statement of work or elsewhere in the contract.

(2) The Contractor shall ensure that the sustainable products and services required by this contract are--

(i) Delivered to the Government;

(ii) Furnished for use by the Government;

(iii) Incorporated into the construction of a public building or public work; and

(iv) Furnished for use in performing services under this contract, where the cost of the products is a direct cost to this contract (versus costs which are normally applied to the Contractor's general and administrative expenses or indirect costs). This includes services performed by contractors performing management and operation of Government-owned facilities to the same extent that, at the time of award, an agency would be required to comply if an agency operated or supported the facility.

(3) [Reserved]

(c) Resource. The Green Procurement Compilation (GPC) available at https://sftool.gov /greenprocurement provides a comprehensive list of sustainable products and services and sustainable acquisition guidance. The Contractor should review the GPC when determining which statutory purchasing programs apply to a specific product or service.

(End of clause)

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Mar 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0003) (a)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541715 [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is 1000 employees[insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519 if the acquisition-

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)

(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) Paragraph (d) applies.

(ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)

(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless-

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) [Reserved]

(xv) [Reserved]

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xix) [Reserved]

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment- Certification.

(v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

(vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

Basic. (A)

(B) Alternate I.

(vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM website accessed through After reviewing the SAM information, the offeror verifies byhttps://www.sam.gov.

submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

Section J - List of Attachments

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: PWS_07Apr2025 Attachment 2: PPQ_17Mar2025 Attachment 3: WD 2015-5489_23Dec2024 (Unchanged from RFP) Attachment 4: Pricing Matrix_07Apr2025 Attachment 5: Historical Hours_07Apr2025 Attachment 6: DD1423_CDRLs_21Feb2025 (Unchanged from RFP) Attachment 7: Scenario 1_Chem Test CWO_20Feb2025 (Unchanged from RFP) Attachment 8: Scenario 2_SPD CWO_07Apr2025

TECHNICAL EXHIBITS (TE) (as cited in the PWS, Attachment 1)

TE A: GFP_26Mar2025 TE B: DD254_COR signed 11Sep2024 (Unchanged from RFP) TE C: DoDI 5230.24_21Feb2025 (Unchanged from RFP) TE D: DoDD 8140-01_21Feb2025 (Unchanged from RFP) TE E: DoD 8570.01M_21Feb2025 (Unchanged from RFP) TE F: DoD 5220.22-M_21Feb2025 (Unchanged from RFP) TE G: DoDD 5105.21v1-3_21Feb2025 (Unchanged from RFP) TE H: DoDD 5205.07_21Feb2025 (Unchanged from RFP) TE I: MIL-STD-810_21Feb2025 (Unchanged from RFP)

TE J: PRS_21Feb2025 (Unchanged from RFP) TE K: TB 43-180_01Feb2025

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

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Section L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors

L.1 Information to Offerors and Instructions for Proposal Preparation

L.1.1 Offerors shall strictly adhere to requirements herein when preparing the proposal submission in response to this RFP. The Government will NOT reimburse any costs incurred in response to this RFP.

Proposals that fail to comply with the proposal submittal requirements set forth in this section may be deemed unacceptable, and therefore, ineligible for award. Proposals shall be submitted PRIOR TO THE specified within this RFP. Proposals received after the date and time specified forDATE AND TIME receipt of proposals will be handled in accordance with FAR 15.208.

All RFP documents, to include any amendments issued after RFP issuance, shall be posted toL.1.2 Contract Opportunities at SAM.gov. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the website for any amendments to the solicitation and incorporate any signed amendments within the offeror's proposal submission.

To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, offerors must follow the instructionsL.1.3 contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors and subfactors. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale for Government evaluation. The submitted proposal shall consist of four (4) separate volumes, and the standalone Proposal Cover Letter as follows:

Volume Volume Title

N/A Proposal Cover Letter

Volume I Technical / Mission Capability

Volume II Past Performance

Volume III Cost / Price

Volume IV Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, and Certifications / Representations

L.1.4 Offeror Questions. Offerors may submit questions regarding the RFP to the Government Points of Contact (POC) listed herein up to 5:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) 31 MAR 2025. Depending on the volume of questions received, the acquisition team will work to post responses via Contracting Opportunities at SAM.gov by close of business Friday, each week, through the last questions response posting, on/about 04 APR 2025. The intent of question responses is to provide clarifying information to all Offerors. NOTE: The solicitation will remain unchanged unless specifically amended in writing.

Primary POC: Contract Specialist, Eukia Bryant, eukia.d.bryant.civ@army.mil Secondary POC: Contracting Officer, Ingrid Smith, ingrid.v.smith.civ@army.mil

Proposals shall be valid for 270 days from the date of RFP close. The OfferorL.1.5 Proposal Validity.

shall clearly state confirmation of such within Volume IV. An Offeror who fails to confirm proposal validity or proposes a validity period less than the Government's requirement may be rejected.

L.2. Proposal Submission Requirements

Proposals are due no later than 5:00 PM EDT on 29 APR 2025. Late proposalsL.2.1 Proposal Due Date.

may be rejected from consideration IAW FAR 15.208. It is the Offeror's responsibility to confirm the Government has received the proposal prior to the specified due date and time.

This solicitation will acceptL.2.2 Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).

proposals SOLELY through the Solicitation Module of the PIEE suite, located at .https://piee.ed.mil/ Proposal submissions sent by any other method, to include proprietary or third-part File Transfer Protocol sites, DoD SAFE or by any other means will not be retrieved or evaluated.

Offerors responding to a solicitation must either self-register for a PIEE account and add theL.2.2.1 appropriate roles, or, for existing PIEE users, access their account and add additional roles. Offerors must be registered in PIEE to access and submit responses to a solicitation in PIEE. Offerors are encouraged to register as soon as practicable to this and future opportunities.

Subcontractors, major or otherwise, who elect to submit cost proposal data direct to theL.2.2.1.1 Government shall follow the same Offeror instructions for PIEE account and submission above. In addition, the subcontractor proposal package shall include a one-page, Adobe PDF cover letter indicating the subcontractor proposal is a part of Prime Offeror Proposal INSERT PRIME OFFEROR NAME.

Training material and guides for registering and submitting proposals can beL.2.2.2 PIEE Resources.

found below and is provided to assist in locating the full scope of resources available at the PIEE website. PIEE Solicitation Module Training is available at the following:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/solicitation/proposals.xhtml

There are two Offeror roles (Proposal Manager and Proposal View Only) for the PIEEL.2.2.3 Solicitation Module. The Proposal Manager role is required to submit a proposal to the solicitation herein, and all solicitations posted in the PIEE Solicitation Module. Additionally, be advised when using the PIEE Solicitation Module, the User's email address in PIEE must match the email address on file in SAM.gov.

The following Volumes of material and proposal content shall be submitted:L.2.3

N/A Proposal Cover Letter 1**

Volume I Technical 60

Volume II Past Performance 40***

Volume Cost / Price No page limitation

Volume Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, and Certifications / Representations

No page limitation

* Pages that exceed the established page limitations will NOT be evaluated or considered.

**Proposal Cover Letter is a standalone PDF file/page to include requirements at FAR 52.215-1(c)(2).

**See L.3.2.1.

L.2.4 Page Format, Size, Packaging

L.2.4.1 Format. The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Each volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the date and RFP number in the header and/or footer. A Table of Contents should be created using the Table of Content feature in MS Word. MS Word (doc) files shall use the following page setup parameters prior to conversion to PDF:

Margins - Top, Bottom, Left, Right - 1" Gutter - 0" From Edge - Header, Footer 0.5" Page Size, Width - 8.5" Page Size, Height - 11"

L.2.4.1.1 All proposal information shall be in the English language and U.S. Dollars. Proposal information not in the English language or U.S. Dollars will not be considered and will be cause for the proposal to be rejected.

L.2.4.2 Size. Each paragraph should be single spaced and shall be separated by at least one blank line. A standard, 12-point minimum font size applies. Arial or New Times Roman fonts are required. Tables and illustrations may use a font size no less than 10-point and may be produced in landscape mode.

L.2.4.3 Packaging. Files shall be in read-only format, using PDF files. All price breakdown information to aide in the cost/price evaluation shall be submitted in Microsoft Office Excel Read/Write format and viewable in Microsoft Excel 2016 or newer. Each file shall be labeled/titled with the volume number, date, and the Offeror's name (with the exception of Volume I, as required at L.2.5.1 below).

The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail forL.2.5 Proposal Content.

W51EW725RA0010001

Page 13 of 34Volume Volume Title Maximum

Pages* effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet those requirements. Offerors shall assume the Government has no prior knowledge of their organization and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal.

Volume I and contents within proposal pages, including appendices, Table of Contents, TitleL.2.5.1 Pages, Glossary, Dividers/Tabs, Blank pages and throughout the digital copies of the Technical / Mission Capability Volume of the proposal shall not contain company logos and/or names, pictures or any information that indicates the Offeror's (to include all team members) identification or personnel. The Technical / Mission Capability Volume shall not contain any pictures that identify Offeror personnel or Government personnel. No quotes or statements made by Government personnel in prior acquisition efforts shall be contained within Volume I of the Offeror's proposal. Each proposal Volume (I-Technical / Mission Capability, II-Past Performance, III-Cost / Price, IV- Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, and Certifications / Representations) shall be submitted as a separate Volume file, and IAW instructions at L.2.2 and its subparts.

Each Volume of the proposal shall consist of a Title Page, Table of Contents, Summary Section,L.2.5.2 and the Narrative discussion. The Summary Section shall contain a brief abstract of the file. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The Narrative discussion shall include information as required at L.3 and all subparts.

The following requirements are excluded from the page limitations set forth at L.2.3:L.2.5.2.1

Summary Section per L.2.5.2 Key Personnel Resumes per L.3.1.2.3 Screenshots per L.3.1.2.5 Summary per L.3.2.1 Consent and Letters of Commitment per L.3.2.2.1, L.3.2.5 and L.3.2.6 Section 3 information per L.3.2.5, but limited as specified therein PPQs and POC List per L.3.2.7 and L.3.2.7.1

Any proposal requirement omitted from this list that expressly states an exception to page limitations shall also apply. In addition, administrative pages that do not contain proposal content such as Title Pages, Table of Contents, List of Tables / Figures, Acronym & Abbreviation Lists, Section Dividers, and /or Cross Reference Matrices are excluded from page limitations at L.2.3.

L.3 Evaluation Factors

L.3.1 Volume I, Factor One: Technical / Mission Capability

Offerors shall provide a proposal that addresses the elements at the Technical / Mission Capability subfactors herein.

The Offeror shall demonstrate, inL.3.1.1 Subfactor One: Recruitment and Retention of Expertise.

detail, the plan for recruiting and retaining a workforce possessing and maintaining the critical skills needed for the successful performance of the requirements of the scope of requirements and services at PWS Section 1.3, Section 4.1-4.2 and tasks at Part 5.

The Offeror shall describe its current business operations that is capable to immediately fulfillL.3.1.1.1 services and support requirements with qualified personnel as set forth and described in PWS Section 1.6 "Labor Categories and Requirements" and its subparts. If not currently in place, the Offeror shall detail its plan to recruit, and subsequently retain qualified personnel.

DPG has significant requirements for skilled labor, and particularly, for Science, Technology,L.3.1.1.2 Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professionals. Historically, recruitment and retainment of skilled labor has presented substantial challenges for DPG based on the following:

Remote location Proximity to metropolitan area and associated infrastructure and resources Commute time: one-hour from Tooele Valley Region (one-way) and up to one-hour, forty-five minutes

(one-way) from Salt Lake City or Provo Areas, results in average minimum weekly mileage of 400 miles Contractor pay is based on Department of Labor, which is generally less than government pay and subsequent pay raises are rare, coupled with rising costs of living and wages in the WDTC area Loss of personnel to government employment Lack of defined paths for advancement within organization Weather delays or early dismissals are not applicable to contractor personnel unless approved by the KO

Based on the historical challenges listed above, along with other challenges identified by the Offeror, the Offeror shall describe its proactive solutions in place or to be established to offset challenges to the maximum extent practicable. In addition, the Offeror shall describe how its own historical successes or lessons learned in addressing the same or, similar, identified challenges will be applied to successfully meet the requirements of the PWS.

The Offeror shall identify incentives it plans to utilize to attract and retain personnel, such as,L.3.1.1.3 but not limited to, hire-on/re-hire bonuses, relocation allowances, carpool options to include monthly incentives (monetary or otherwise), night-shift differential (2100 - 0700), incentives for achieving specialty job skill certification achievements, and labor category advancement progressions.

The Offeror shall detail and describe its retention plan in the dynamic MSS environment thatL.3.1.1.4 includes a solution for qualified personnel availability as requirements may shift from steady-state to a surge or decrease in workload multiple times throughout the life of the contract.

The Offeror shall address and detail its training program and how it keeps personnel technicallyL.3.1.1.5 relevant by providing training for new technologies and procedures, as applicable, to maintain relevant expertise to maximize effectiveness of its workforce.

The Offeror shall detail and describeL.3.1.2 Subfactor Two: Program Management and Execution.

its program management and execution approach to include its organizational and management structure, to include Joint Venture (JV) relationships, major subcontractors*, and/or teaming partner relationships, key personnel qualifications, financial management, quality control process and procedures, cost management system, and continuous process improvement methods, and the interdependencies among all aspects to lead to successful execution of the PWS requirements. *A major subcontractor, as referenced throughout the proposal requirements is defined as a member of an Offeror's overall team who will provide critical services (i.e., services required at PWS 5.3, 5.4 and 5.7, and applicable subparts) or whose subcontract is valued at or more than fifteen (15) percent of the total proposed cost.

The Program Management and Execution section shall discuss the overall managementL.3.1.2.1 approach to support and perform field, chamber, and laboratory test services in support of the WDTC customer(s). The discussion shall include the oversight & control, alignment, communication, improvements, and innovation that will ensure successful execution and performance of the PWS requirements.

In addition, Offerors shall discuss their approach to management, staffing, and execution ofL.3.1.2.1.1 Scenarios 1 and 2 identified at Attachment 7 and 8. The discussion shall include all elements of oversight & control, alignment, communication, improvements, and innovation applicable to successfully execute and perform both Scenarios, along with any challenges and/or risks with strategies and mitigations to ensure successful execution and performance of the scenario tasks.

The Offeror shall detail its organizational and management structure in an organizational chartL.3.1.2.2 (s), demonstrating teaming arrangements, functional and supervisory lines of control, and roles and responsibilities assigned to successfully accomplish WDTC MSS mission requirements. The Offeror shall demonstrate, through the organizational chart and associated narrative, its approach to prime / subcontract integration, decision-making, managing quality control, managing fluctuations and variations in workload, and problem resolution. Additionally, the Offeror shall substantiate why the organizational and management structure proposed is designed to ensure successful contract execution and performance.

Organizational charts may be submitted via 11x17 page format, an exception to the page format specified at L.2.4.2 above. Each 11X17 page counts as one-page toward page limitations at L.2.3.

The Offeror shall provide resumes for key personnel identified in PWS Section 1.6.1 and itsL.3.1.2.3 subparts, to include Table 2, "Key Personnel and Security Level Required" Resumes shall be limited to three (3) pages each (IAW page format instructions at L.2.4.1) per resume submission and are excluded from the page limitations at L.2.3. To ensure compliance with L.2.5.1, resumes shall not identify personnel by name or company affiliation/identification or said information shall be redacted accordingly. Use of position titles and location is acceptable.

L.3.1.2.4 The Offeror shall describe its financial management structure, approach and capability to ensure timely and successful performance of the PWS. The Offeror shall describe capabilities to fund requirements at day one, while also adapting to fluctuations in demand and surges over the seven-year contract term along with identification of financial risks and mitigations in place or planned. The Offeror shall describe experience in supporting volatile workloads and how its financial management system and capability was leveraged for success.

The Offeror shall describe its approach for reducing and controlling costs, business processes,L.3.1.2.5 and policies to perform sound fiscal stewardship over funds during contract performance. At a minimum, the Offeror shall address the capabilities required at PWS 1.3.5 CWO Tracking / Cost Management System and its subparts. In addition, the Offeror shall demonstrate a fully functional web-based cost management system IAW the requirements at PWS 1.3.5 and its subparts. Demonstration of such may be through a direct, read-only link to include a read-only video link, to the Offeror's web-based systems for purpose of evaluation, screen shots* with associated narrative explanation, or detail otherwise to substantiate cost management capability as required by the PWS. If the required cost management system is not currently in place, the Offeror shall prove a detailed implementation plan that includes a clear timeline and associated narrative explanation to substantiate cost management capability-to-execution as required by the PWS. *If screen shots are utilized, the originating system native font and size is acceptable, and thus, an exception to the proposal requirements at L.2.4.2 applies. Additionally, screen shots, but NOT the associated narrative, are excluded from the page limitations at L.2.3. Accordingly, Offerors shall NOT include narrative information on screen shot pages but may include figure names /numbers to ensure traceability. Offerors shall ensure the response complies with L.2.5.1.

The Offeror shall describe its approach and management of employment trends within itsL.3.1.2.6 organization.