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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code Page Of

2. Amendment/Modification No.

3. Effective Date

4. Requisition/Purchase Req No.

5. Project No. (If applicable)

6. Issued By Code 7. Administered By (If other than Item 6) Code

8. Name And Address Of Contractor (No., Street, City, County, State and Zip Code)

9A. Amendment Of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

10A. Modification Of Contract/Order No.

10B. Dated (See Item 13) Code Facility Code

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 amendments: (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter 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 ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS

It Modifies The Contract/Order No. As Described In Item 14.

A. This Change Order is Issued Pursuant To: The Changes Set Forth In Item 14 Are Made In

The Contract/Order No. 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 15C. Date Signed 16B. United States Of America 16C. Date Signed

By (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE

30-105-02 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

SEE SCHEDULE

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Firm Fixed Price

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ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - RI

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-8000

BLDGS 60 & 62

EMMANUEL C. ABBAN

EMAIL: EMMANUEL.C.ABBAN.CIV@MAIL.MIL

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2021JAN22

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/SIGNED/

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: EMMANUEL C. ABBAN

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCRI-VH/(309)782-2624

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Service Contracts

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The purpose of Amendment 0001 is as follows:

1. Update Attachment 0001, Performance Work Statement.

2. Update Attachment 0002, Quality Assuarance Plan.

3. Update Attachment 0003, Pricing Matrix.

4. Incorporate Attachment 0005, SAMA Recompete Questions and Answers.

5. Update Section L.

6. Update Section M.

7. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and applicable.

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Page of

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Reference No. of Document Being Continued

MOD/AMD

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

0011 DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE ________________________________

0012 SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES _____________________

0013 CORPORATE TAXES _______________

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SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Status Regulatory Cite Title Date Status Regulatory Cite Title Date _______ _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________ _______ _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________

I-1 DELETED 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS OCT/2018

I-2 DELETED 252.227-7027 DEFERRED ORDERING OF TECHNICAL DATA OR COMPUTER SOFTWARE APR/1988

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SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

List of Number List of Number

Addenda Title Date of Pages Transmitted By Addenda Title Date of Pages Transmitted By________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______________ ____________ _______________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______________ ____________ _______________

Attachment 0001 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT 11-FEB-2021 022

Attachment 0002 QUALITY ASSUARANCE PLAN 11-FEB-2021 010

Attachment 0003 PRICING MATRIX 11-FEB-2021 001

Attachment 0005 SAMA RECOMPETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 11-FEB-2021 001

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFEORS_______________________________________________

L.1. General Instructions: _____________________

L.1.1. Proposals: Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with this section. Proposals should be specific, complete, and address each of the below designated factors. Failure to provide the required supporting documentation may result in your offer being rejected.

a. Offerors must electronically submit a complete proposal as identified below prior to the closing date and time listed on page 1 of the solicitation. Offerors are responsible for contacting the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist to confirm that proposals submitted have been received by the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist. This must be done by the date/time set in the solicitation for receipt of offers.

b. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions (see FAR 52.215-1); consequently, it is your responsibility to submit a proposal that conforms to all of the terms and conditions of the solicitation and this section and contains your best offer.

Proposals that do not contain the information requested in the solicitation risk being determined Unacceptable by the USG. The USG will not assume the Offeror possesses any capability, understanding or commitment not specified in the proposal.

c. The proposals shall clearly and convincingly communicate the capability of the offeror to perform the work as required. The proposal must not merely repeat the solicitation requirements, but rather must provide documentary evidence explaining how contract requirements will be met.

L.2. Proposal Instructions: ______________________

L.2.1. Each proposal shall consist of the following:

Volume I: General Proposal Information, Executive Summary, and Facility Clearance

Volume II: Technical:

Sub-Factor A: Management Plans

Sub-Factor B: Key Personnel

Volume III: Past Performance

Volume IV: Price

L.2.2. An Offerors complete proposal shall consist of one (1) set of the four separate Volumes. Each proposal must include all volumes and shall be submitted by the closing date and time of the solicitation. Any proposals or partial proposals received after the closing date and time will be considered late and treated as such. Information provided shall be specific to each Factor.

Volume I: General Proposal Information is to include the signed solicitation SF33, SF30 amendments, Executive Summary and

Facility Clearance.

Volume II: Technical Proposal consists of A) Management Plan B) Key Personnel

Volume III: Past Performance

Volume IV: Price Proposal is not limited to the Pricing Matrix.

Volume Page Limitations Title Electronic Copies______ ________________ _____ _________________

I 5 Pages General Information 1

I 2 Pages Facility Clearance 1

II 15 Pages Management Plan 1

II 5 Pages Key Personnel 1

II 2 Pages Max Per Key Personnel - Resume 1

III 3 Pages Past Performance 1

IV No Page Limit Price 1

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L.2.3. Proposal Format

Page Layout: Pages must be 8.5 x 11, 12 Point, Ariel font, and single-spaced. Font size that is smaller than 12 point is ONLY acceptable in graphics, sketches, tables, charts, price matrix, etc. but must be readable without magnification. Any page that does not comply with these requirements will not be evaluated.

Length: The Technical Volume shall not exceed 20 pages. The page count will be made by counting the pages from left to right, consecutively. Pages that exceed the page limitation will not be evaluated. The Offeror shall number each page consecutively. In the event the Offeror creates an ambiguity in its numbering of the pages, the USG may exercise its own discretion in counting pages.

The following will not count against page limitations: Title pages, table of contents pages, cover page, acronym lists, resumes, letters of commitment, page dividers (used to separate proposal sections), solicitation SF33 and SF30 amendments. Pages will be counted if they contain any other information, i.e., diagrams, extraneous data, annexes, documentation, attachments, etc. will count against the page limitations. Anything else not specifically specified in this paragraph will be included in the page count.

Files shall be in English utilizing Microsoft Office (Word and/or Excel) or PDF format only. Each volume shall be organized and formatted so that an extensive search of the proposal is not necessary to perform an evaluation. The Technical Volume shall contain a

Table of Contents that identifies all paragraphs and subparagraphs covered within that volume by paragraph and subparagraph number, title, and by page number, a list of tables, figures, etc. Information not in its appropriate volume and not appropriately referenced may be assumed to have been omitted. Volumes shall not be cross-referenced. Price proposal information shall not be included in the

Technical Volume.

The Government will not accept any changes to the contractors proposal after the closing date of the solicitation (See FAR

15.208 for further information regarding late proposals).

All proposals shall be submitted via email to Brian.j.burton.mil@mail.mil, David.s.fields16.civ@mail.mil and

Emmanuel.c.abban.civ@mail.mil . Maximum e-mail attachment size is 15MB, which includes the email itself and ALL attachments. Complete proposal submittal may take numerous emails. When submitting multiple emails, the emails must be submitted consecutively. In addition, the Offerors must identify the total number of emails to be received (ie. Email 1 of 3, Email 2 of 3, Email 3 of 3). Please note that self extracting .exe and .zip files are no longer accepted. Note: Receipt means receipt in the e-mail inboxes of the above mentioned individuals, not merely arrival at a Government server. Offerors are advised to confirm the receipt of proposals. Failure to do so risks the failure to submit a timely proposal. Links to third party cloud file services, or a Drop Box are not acceptable for delivery of proposals.

Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of the proposal. The proposal should be detailed and clearly stated to allow an assessment by the Government without the need for additional information. All information and data provided shall be specific to the solicited services and in accordance with the requirements of the solicitation.

Proposals must not merely repeat the solicitation requirements, but rather must provide convincing documentary evidence of how contract requirements will be met. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems we find in proposals. The burden of providing thorough and complete information remains solely with the offeror. The Government may assign a "higher risk" rating to your proposal, or reject your proposal if we do not receive the information requested.

L.3. Volume I General: The General proposal information shall include one signed copy of the solicitation and acknowledge any __________________ amendments to the RFP in accordance with the instructions on the SF 33. Offerors are directed to thoroughly read the solicitation and fill in the required information in the appropriate solicitation clauses. For any fill-ins that are not applicable, the Offeror must acknowledge by indicating N/A.

Facility Clearance - The offeror shall submit proof of a current U.S. SECRET Facility Clearance at time of proposal submission. The

Contractor shall possess and maintain a SECRET Facility Clearance from the Defense Security Service. This SECRET level clearance requirement applies to the prime and subcontractors that will require access to classified information. For those Offerors submitting a proposal as a newly formed partnership, joint venture, or limited liability company, the requirement for a current Facility Clearance at the SECRET level can be satisfied through the submittal of documentation evidencing the fact that all of the partners or member companies of the partnership currently possess the required Facility Clearance, or at a minimum, those entities requiring access to classified information possess a current Facility Clearance at the SECRET level. The Facility Clearance will be evaluated on an

Acceptable/Unacceptable basis. Proposals receiving an unacceptable rating will no longer be evaluated.

L.4. Volume II Technical: ______________________

L.4.1 Sub-Factor A: Management Plan -

L.4.1.1. Offeror shall provide a detailed Management Plan that clearly demonstrates a logical and effective approach for supporting and meeting the entire range of task requirements of the PWS. The Management Plan shall clearly and fully demonstrate that the Offeror has resources needed to acquire, train, and retain qualified, experienced staff to meet the

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requirements of the PWS. It shall also clearly detail how it ensures continuity of operations by having capable employees who meet security requirements prior to the performance start date. The proposal will detail procedures for backfilling positions to avoid vacancies and timelines to meet the requirements of 100 percent fill at the end of the transition period. The

Management Plan shall also specifically address its procedures for backfill requirements in the event of leave, bereavement, termination, etc.

L.4.1.2. The Management Plan shall include the Offerors proposed plan for mobilizing all equipment, personnel, supplies, and resources necessary to perform the PWS requirements within the required 30 day timeframe.

L.4.1.3 The Management Plan shall include the Offerors proposed plan for transition in/out to meet the requirements of the PWS.

The Transition Management Plan must demonstrate the Offerors ability to transition in/out within 30 days.

L.4.2 Sub-Factor B: Key Personnel

L.4.2.1 Offerors proposal shall contain firm commitments and relevant job experience and skillsets for all positions identified as Key Personnel in the PWS.

L.4.2.2. Key Personnel resumes provided in the Offerors proposal shall indicate a level of skill and experience for the position commensurate to tasks listed in the PWS. Resumes submitted shall identify the proposed employee, relevant experience, certifications, education, and other such data.

L.4.2.3. Letters of commitment shall include proposed employee names. Letters of commitment may state that employment is contingent upon contract award to the applicable offeror. Letters of commitment shall include proposed hirees intent to join offerors team on a specific date.

L.5. Volume III Past Performance: ______________________________

L.5.1.1 The past performance evaluation assesses the degree of confidence the Government has in an offerors ability to successfully perform/provide services based upon the offerors demonstrated record of recent performance that is relevant to the services outlined in this RFP.

L.5.1.2. The Offeror may submit no more than three (3) recent and relevant contract and/or project references.

L.5.1.3. Recent contracts and/or projects are defined as services performed, or still being performed, anytime within the last three (3) years of issuance of this RFP. The Government reserves the right to consider any relevant past performance initiated after the RFP closing date and prior to award.

L.5.1.4 Relevant work is defined as performance that demonstrates the Offeror has successfully performed or is currently performing on work efforts with the same or similar scope, dollar value, and complexity as this RFP requires.

L.6. Volume IV Price: _________________

Offerors proposed pricing will be used by the Government to calculate the Total Evaluated Price for the base year and the four (4) option years. The Offerors proposed prices and costs shall be proposed in United States (US) dollars and rounded to two decimal places.

The offeror entries shall not include formulas or links to other spreadsheets. Failure to propose prices for all CLINs, is unacceptable and could render the offeror ineligible for award. Offerors are encouraged to submit accompanying written explanations, as deemed necessary by the offeror, in order to provide the Government a better understanding for the basis of the proposed pricing that may otherwise seem unreasonable or incomplete. Offerors are cautioned against placing conditions or qualifications upon their price proposal that are contrary to, or otherwise attempt to amend the requirements of the solicitation; doing so may result in an offer being deemed non-responsive or unacceptable for further consideration of award.

The Government anticipates receiving competitive proposals and using competition to determine price reasonableness. The Government reserves the right to request other than certified cost or pricing data after receipt of proposals. If required, data other than certified cost or pricing data must be submitted in accordance with the instructions specified at FAR 15.403-5.The Government will evaluate Contractor proposals to assess the Realism of the Offer's proposed cost.

Offerors shall provide the following proposed pricing within the Pricing Matrix Attachment 0003:

Firm Fixed Unit Price, Program Management and Administration, CLIN 0001:

The Firm Fixed Unit Pricing for the Base Year and Options One through Four shall be inclusive of any fringe and/or overhead, and applicable mandated uplifts for each labor category associated with CLIN 0001, Program Management and Administration. The proposed Firm

Fixed Unit Pricing shall not include Life Support.

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Firm Fixed Unit Price, Ministry of Defense (MoD), CLIN 0002:

The Firm Fixed Unit Pricing for the Base Year and Options One through Four shall be inclusive of any fringe and/or overhead, and applicable mandated uplifts for each labor category associated with CLIN 0002, Ministry of Defense. The proposed Firm Fixed Unit Pricing shall not include Life Support.

Firm Fixed Unit Price, Ministry of Peshmerga (MoP), CLIN 0003:

The Firm Fixed Unit Pricing for the Base Year and Options One through Four shall be inclusive of any fringe and/or overhead, and applicable mandated uplifts for each labor category associated with CLIN 0003, Ministry of Peshmerga. The proposed Firm Fixed Unit

Pricing shall not include Life Support.

Firm Fixed Unit Price, Ministry of the Interior (MoI) CLIN 0004:

The Firm Fixed Unit Pricing for the Base Year and Options One through Four shall be inclusive of any fringe and/or overhead, and applicable mandated uplifts for each labor category associated with CLIN 0004, Ministry of Interior. The proposed Firm Fixed Unit

Pricing shall not include Life Support.

Cost Reimbursable, Non-fee Bearing, Travel, CLIN 0005:

The surrogate for CLIN 0005 is $25,000 for the Base Year and each of the Options One through Four.

Cost Reimbursable, Non-fee Bearing, Mobilization and Demobilization, CLIN 0006 and CLIN 0007:

The dollar figure for CLIN 0006 and 0007 is provided as a surrogate. The surrogate for CLIN 0006 is $7,000 for the Base Year and each of the Options One through Four. The surrogate for CLIN 0007 is 7,000 for the Base Year and each of the Options One through Four.

Pre-Priced Deductive Changes, CLIN 0008

This CLIN will be pre-priced, but not funded at time of award. The dollar figure for this CLIN will be for the Base year and the each of the Options One through Four.

Other Direct Costs (ODCs) CLIN 0009:

ODCs are not anticipated but they must be approved ahead of time.

Contractor Manpower Reporting, CLIN 0010

This item is Not Separately Priced.

Cost Reimbursable, Non-fee Bearing, Defense Base Act Ins., CLIN 0011:

The dollar figure for CLIN 0011 is provided as a surrogate for the Base Year and each of the Options One through Four.

Cost Reimbursable, Non-fee Bearing, Social Security Taxes, CLIN 0012:

This CLIN will be on a Cost Reimbursable basis as applicable.

Cost Reimbursable, Non-fee Bearing, Corporate Taxes, CLIN 0013:

This CLIN will be on a Cost Reimbursable basis as applicable

L.7. Option to Extend Services: _________________________

In accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, the Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. This is a calculated number for which the Offeror does not need to provide pricing.

L.8. Formal Communications, Offeror Explanations ____________________________________________

L.8.1. The Contracting Officer and the Contract Specialist are the sole points of contact for this acquisition. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, for proposals, Performance Work Statement (PWS), etc., must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach offerors before the submission of their offer. The

Contracting Office requests initial questions NLT 02 February 2021.

L.8.1.1. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to address questions received after the cutoff date with those offers deemed responsive and/or in the competitive range (if established) after closing. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN

THIS PROCESS. Any interpretations made will be in the form of an amendment of the solicitation and will be furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to "http://www.sam.gov " . Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. Questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers shall be furnished to all prospective offerors via the web site.

L.8.1.2. Submit proposal questions by email to the contracting office at the addresses shown below:

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Brian.j.burton.mil@mail.mil, David.s.fields16.civ@mail.mil and Emmanuel.c.abban.civ@mail.mil.

L.8.1.3. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS: The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend the solicitation prior to and/or after the date set for receipt of proposals as necessary. Such amendments, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Request for Proposal. All information relating to this RFP, including pertinent changes/amendments and information prior to the date set for receipt of proposals, will be posted on www.sam.gov . Though every effort will be made to provide email notification when a change is posted, such notification is NOT guaranteed and should not be expected. Offerors are strongly cautioned to check this site frequently and to refresh their web page to ensure they have the latest information.

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SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD____________________________

M.1. Basis for Award: ________________

a. The Government intends to award one Fixed Unit Price (FUP) contract to the Offeror whose proposal is deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements, and whose proposal is determined to be the best overall value to the Government in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. The solicitation requirements include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and other information required by Section L of this solicitation.

b. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions (see FAR 52.215-1); consequently, it is the Offerors responsibility to submit a proposal that conforms to all of the terms and conditions of the solicitation and this section and contains their best offer.

However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.

c. All proposals received pursuant to this solicitation will be evaluated in the same manner. Selection of the successful offeror will be made following an assessment of each proposal against the solicitation requirements and the cited evaluation criteria. The criteria will be used to evaluate and assess the information provided by the offerors in response to the information called for in all sections of the solicitation.

d. Technical, Past Performance, and Cost/Price will be evaluated on a trade-off basis. A best value determination will be made after an integrated assessment of these three evaluation factors. The Government will make an award to the responsible contractor whose proposal conforms to the RFP and is determined to be the best value, the most advantageous, to the Government considering cost/price and non-cost/price factors with the relative importance (as detailed in M.2.1 below) assigned to each; this may or may not be the lowest price or highest technically rated proposal.

e. The Facility Clearance will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis for proof of a current U.S. SECRET Facility

Clearance. Failure to have the required Facility Clearance by proposal submission shall make the Offeror rating unacceptable and the

Offeror shall be ineligible to receive a contract award. If the proposal lacks the appropriate facility clearance, the proposal will not be further evaluated and the proposal will be eliminated from any further consideration.

M.2. Factors: The Offeror that represents the Best Value proposal based on the evaluation of the following Factors will be considered_____________ for award.

Security:

Facility Clearance

Technical

Sub-Factor A: Management Plan

Sub-Factor B: Key Personnel

Past Performance:

Price

M.2.1 The relative order of importance assigned to the evaluation factors are: Technical, Past Performance and Cost Price. The Technical subfactors Management Plan and Key Personnel are equally weighted and more important than Past Performance. Past Performance is more important than Cost/Price. The non-price factors when combined are significantly more important than Price. However, as non-price factors equalize, price becomes more important in the best value analysis.

M.3. Evaluation Procedures, Ratings, and Criteria:__________________________________________________

M.3.1. Evaluation and Approach: Technical, Past Performance, and Cost/Price will be evaluated on a trade-off basis. A best value _______________________ determination will be made after an integrated assessment of these three evaluation factors.

M.3.2 Ratings: The description of what is Acceptable and what is Unacceptable is as follows: ________

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a. Acceptable - Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation

b. \*.Unacceptable - Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation

Offerors Technical proposals will be evaluated using the following adjectival rating scheme:

Outstanding: Proposal indicates and exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk___________ of unsuccessful performance is low.

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.

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

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

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 unawardable.

The Offerors past performance record will be rated as follows:

Very Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope, dollar value and complexity as this RFP._____________

Relevant: Present/past performance reference was the same or similar in scope, dollar value and complexity as this RFP.________

Somewhat Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope, and similar dollar value and complexity as this RFP._________________

Not Relevant: Present/past performance reference is not similar in scope, dollar value or complexity as this RFP.____________

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.

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_____________ successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence (Neutral): 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.

M.3.3. The Offerors proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which each requirement of the solicitation has been addressed in the proposal in accordance with the proposal submission section of the solicitation. These factors and criteria are outlined as follows:

M.4. Volume II Technical: _______________________

Offerors Technical proposals will be evaluated using the following adjectival rating scheme:

Outstanding: Proposal indicates and exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk___________ of unsuccessful performance is low.

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.

Acceptable: Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of__________

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unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

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

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 unawardable.

M.4.1. Sub-Factor A: Management Plan: The Government will evaluate the Management Plan based on the following: _________________________

M.4.1.2. The Management Plan clearly demonstrates a logical and effective approach for supporting and meeting the entire range of task requirements of the PWS. The Management Proposal clearly and fully demonstrates that the Offeror has resources needed to acquire, train, and retain qualified, experienced staff to meet the requirements of the PWS. The proposal clearly details how the offeror will ensure continuity of operations by having capable employees who meet security requirements prior to the performance start date. The proposal provided detailed procedures for backfilling positions to avoid vacancies and timelines to meet the requirements of 100 percent fill at the end of the transition period. The Management Plan specifically addressed procedures for backfill requirements in the event of leave, bereavement, termination, etc.

M.4.1.3. The Management Plan clearly demonstrates the plan for mobilizing all equipment, personnel, supplies, and resources necessary to perform the PWS requirements within the required 30 day timeframe. The Government will evaluate the information submitted by the offeror to assess the offerors understanding of the contract requirements and the operating environment.

M.4.1.4 The Transition Management Plan clearly demonstrates the plan for transitioning in/out within 30 days and meet the requirements of the PWS.

M.4.2 Sub-Factor B: Key Personnel: The Government will evaluate Key Personnel based on the following: _______________________

M.4.2.1 The Government will evaluate the extent to which the Offerors proposal contains firm commitments for positions identified as Key

Personnel in the PWS. Criteria includes reviewing resum\'e9s provided in the Offerors proposal to verify they indicate an acceptable level of skill and experience for the positions and reviewing letters of commitment to verify they include the proposed hirees intent to join offerors team on a specific date. It is acceptable for the letters of commitment to state that employment is contingent upon contract award to the applicable offeror. The Government will evaluate the extent to which the Offerors organizational approach is relevant, clear, comprehensive, effective, and adequately detailed and the extent to which it demonstrates clear lines of communication and timely accomplishment of tasks and deliverables, and resolution of discrepancies and identified risks. The Government will evaluate the Offeror's proposal to determine the degree to which the Offeror demonstrates an understanding of the processes, capabilities and experience it will employ to ensure successful performance.

M.5. Volume III Past Performance: _____________________________

M.5.1.1 The Government will evaluate the offerors record of past and current performance to ascertain the probability of a successfully performing the required efforts of the PWS.

M.5.1.2 The Government will assess the demonstrated record of recent and relevant performance based on the currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in the Offerors performance. Past performance includes current on-going performance.

M.5.1.3 Recency. The first is to evaluate the recency of the offerors past performance. Recency is generally expressed as a time period during which past performance references are considered relevant, and is critical to establishing the relevancy of past performance information. For the purpose of this solicitation, recency is performance occurring within the last three (3) years.

M.5.1.4 Relevancy. The offerors past performance must be assessed to determine the relevancy of an effort accomplished by the offeror to the effort to be acquired through the source selection with regard to price, recency and similarity of scope. Relevancy is not separately rated; however, the following criteria will be used to establish what is relevant which shall include similarity of service/support, complexity, dollar value, contract type, and degree of subcontract/teaming.

Very Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope, dollar value and complexity as this RFP._____________

Relevant: Present/past performance reference was the same or similar in scope, dollar value and complexity as this RFP.________

Somewhat Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope, and similar dollar value and complexity as this RFP._________________

Not Relevant: Present/past performance reference is not similar in scope, dollar value or complexity as this RFP.____________

M.5.1.5 The Past Performance Evaluation Team will review all past performance information collected and determine the quality of the

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offerors performance, general trends, and usefulness of the information and incorporate these into the performance confidence assessment. A separate quality assessment rating is not required; rather, the past performance confidence assessment rating is based on the offerors overall record of recency, relevancy, and quality of performance.

M.5.1.6 Sources of Past Performance Information for evaluation are as follows:

\'B7 \*\'B7Past Performance information may be provided by offeror, as solicited;

\'B7 \*\'B7Past performance information may be obtained from any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information

System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; the Defense Contract Management Agency;

and interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and Fee Determining Officials.

While the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing current accurate and complete Past

Performance rests with the offeror.

M.5.1.7 Performance Confidence Assessment. This rating considers the assessed quality of the relevant/recent efforts evaluated. The role of the contractor in the performance of a given effort, as well as that contractor's proposed role in the performance of this requirement may be considered in the formulation of the performance confidence assessment. In the case of offerors for which there is no information on past contract performance or where past contract performance information is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past contract performance (see FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv).) In this case, the offerors past performance is unknown and assigned a performance confidence rating of neutral.

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.

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_____________ successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence (Neutral): 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.

M.6. Volume IV Price: _________________

Price is an evaluation factor; however, it will not be adjectively scored. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires that contracts be awarded at prices that are fair and reasonable. The Contracting Officer is responsible for the determination of price reasonableness. The proposal will be evaluated in IAW FAR 15.404-1, Proposal Analysis Techniques.

In terms of price reasonableness the Government will focus on whether the price is too high to be considered fair and reasonable. In terms of cost realism, the Government will focus on whether the cost is too low and not realistic for the work to be performed. The

Government's concern is that the offeror may not understand the requirement or may be offering such a low proposed cost price that there may be disruption to the program such as high employee turnover, or an inability to recruit and retain quality individuals. Cost realism is the process of independently reviewing and evaluating specific elements of the Offerors proposed cost elements to determine the following: whether the estimated proposed cost elements are realistic for the work to be performed; whether the proposed cost elements reflect a clear understanding of the requirements; and whether the proposed cost elements are consistent with the unique methods of performance described in the Technical Proposal. In terms of completeness, the Government will focus on whether the price appears to cover all of the work identified in the PWS. In terms of balance, the Government will focus on whether the pricing is consistent throughout the term of contract to include any options.

CLIN 0001:

The Pricing Matrix calculates the Evaluated Price for CLIN 0001 by multiplying the Number of Months by the Contractor provided Firm

Fixed Unit Price Per Month for each Direct Labor Category.

CLIN 0002:

The Pricing Matrix calculates the Evaluated Price for CLIN 0002 by multiplying the Government provided Number of Months by the

Government provided Number of Key Personnel and then again multiplying by the Contractor provided Firm Fixed Unit Price Per Month for each Direct Labor Category.

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CLIN 0003:

The Pricing Matrix calculates the Evaluated Price for CLIN 0003 by multiplying the Government provided Number of Months by the

Government provided Number of Key Personnel and then again multiplying by the Contractor provided Firm Fixed Unit Price Per Month for each Direct Labor Category.

CLIN 0004:

The Pricing Matrix calculates the Evaluated Price for CLIN 0004 by multiplying the Government provided Number of Months by the

Government provided Number of Key Personnel and then again multiplying by the Contractor provided Firm Fixed Unit Price Per Month for each Direct Labor Category.

CLIN 0005:

This number is provided as a surrogate with the value of $25,000 for the Base Year and each of the Options One through Four.

CLIN 0006:

This number is provided as a surrogate with the value of $7,000 for the Base Year and each of the Options One through Four.

CLIN 0007:

This number is provided as a surrogate with the value of $7,000 for the Base Year and each of the Options One through Four.

CLIN 0008:

Pre-priced Deductive Changes: The offeror shall provide a price for the reduction of one of the key personnel. If agreed to, this price will be the amount that the vendor could seek for the Governments deductive change to remove the requirement for each of the key personnel as described in PWS section 1.12.5. For purposes of pre-award evaluation, this amount will be multiplied by the total number of key personnel described in section M.4.2. above, and added to the total evaluated price.

CLIN 0011:

This number is provided as a surrogate for the Base Year and each of the Options One through Four.

Option to Extend Services:

The Price Matrix calculates the 6-Month Option to Extend by adding the Option Year Four subtotals for CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004 and

0008, and then multiplying the product by 50%. This number is for evaluation purposes only and is utilized in the Total Evaluated Price

Calculation.

Total Evaluated Price:

On the Summary Tab, the prices in the Price Matrix will be evaluated by adding the Base Year, Option One through Four for CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, adding the total potential price for deductive changes (CLIN 0008), and then adding the 6-Month Option to Extend

Services Number to obtain a total evaluated price. The Government will make a fair and reasonable price determination in accordance with FAR Part 15.404-1(b), relying primarily upon competition.

The Government shall utilize the Price Matrix of the solicitation to build the CLIN structure of the contract. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options. The Government is under no obligation to exercise options beyond the awarded base period. Failure to provide prices for all items within each CLIN is unacceptable and may render the offeror ineligible for award.

Unbalanced Pricing will be evaluated as required by FAR 15.404-1(g)(2). A proposal may be rejected if the PCO determines the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

M.7. Award _____

M.7.1 The Government intends to award one Fixed Unit Price (FUP) contract to the Offeror whose proposal is deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements, and whose proposal is determined to be the best overall value to the Government in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. The solicitation requirements include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and other information required by Section L of this solicitation.

M.7.1.2 The Government reserves the right to waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. If a minor clerical error has occurred, then the offeror may be given an opportunity to correct the minor error within the constraints of the "clarifications" process.

M.7.1.3 Should discussions be held, a final proposal revision shall be requested; at which time the remaining qualified offerors may submit revisions to their proposals by an established cut-off date. Final proposal revisions will be evaluated against the same criteria and factors as were the initial offers.

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M.7.1.4 Enforceability of Proposal: The proposal must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by this solicitation. The Government will rely on such information in the award of a contract. By submission of the offer, the Offeror agrees that all items proposed (if applicable e.g., key personnel, subcontractors, plans, etc.) will be utilized for the duration of the contract and any substitutions will require prior Contracting Officer's approval.

M.7.1.5 Until a formal notice of award is issued, no communication by the Government, either written or oral, shall be interpreted as a promise that an award will be made. No cost chargeable to the prospective contract shall be incurred before receipt of a fully executed contract or other specific written authorization from the Contracting Officer.

[Proposal and prices will be valid for 90 days after receipt.]

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