UPDATED_CEDAT_Section_L_17_Nov_2017.docx

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION (Section L)

REVISED 17 NOVEMBER 2017

The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of four (4) volumes. Although Technical will be one Factor it will have four (4) separate chapters. The volumes are: Volume I – Technical with four (4) chapters, (1) Product Development, (2) Management Capability, (3) Staffing Approach and (4) Key Personnel, Volume II – Past Performance, Volume III – Cost/ Price, and Volume IV – Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents and Certifications/Representations. Files shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited.

Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the Technical requirements or the PWS with a statement of intent to perform does not reflect an understanding of the requirement or capability to perform. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked.

1. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

a. Printing should be single spaced. Each paragraph 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 reduced font size no less than 8-point and may be landscape.

b. The following volumes of material shall be submitted:

Chapter 1 – Product Development

Chapter 2 – Management Capability

Chapter 3 – Staffing Approach

Chapter 4 – Key Personnel

NOTE: Pages that exceed the required page limitations will not be evaluated. Additional pages over the maximum allowed will be removed or not read and will not be evaluated by the Government.

*Manpower charts and the subcontracting plan are excluded from the page count.

2. PROPOSAL FILES

a. 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 complete company name, date and RFP number in the header and/or footer. A Table of Contents should be created using the Table of Content feature in Microsoft (MS) Word. MS Word (doc) files shall use the following page setup parameters:

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

NOTE: 11X17 folded pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations; however, each 11X17 page counts as two pages.

The following additional restrictions apply:

b. File Packaging. All of the proposal files shall be compressed (zipped) into one file entitled proposal zip using WinZip version 6.2 or later, or as separate uploads in their native format, i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc., and provided on CDs or DVDs. Zip disks are not permitted. 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 2007. Each disc shall be externally labeled with the volume number, date, and the Offeror’s name. **Please note:

– Self extracting exe files are not acceptable. ** If the hard-copy proposal differs from the electronic version, the hard copy will govern.

c. Content Requirement. All information shall be confined to the appropriate file. The Offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Each file of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, and the Narrative discussion. The Summary Section shall contain a brief abstract of the file. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The following shall be included in the Narrative discussion:

(i) VOLUME I – Technical: The volume shall address all requirements of the Performance Work Statement to include the following four (4) separate chapters as follows:

Chapter 1: Product Development. The chapter shall discuss product development for the base contract period and all option years. Marginal levels of overall proven capability will indicate a lack of understanding concerning mission requirements and will result in the entire proposal receiving an unfavorable rating and/or being eliminated from the competitive range. The evaluation will focus on the Offeror’s Product Development. Offeror must have actually developed and implemented a comprehensive diagnostic software product for a DOD weapon system using Bayesian Belief networks, or an equivalent technology that meets Bayesian quantitative and qualitative standards, that identifies all possible causes of failure on the item being tested. This product must be a registered IT system under the Army Portfolio Management System (APMS). This product must be a fully-tested, working, and demonstrable product. Proposal shall reference an APMS registration number for a product.

Chapter 2: Management Capability. The chapter shall describe in detail all requirements of the Performance Work Statement to include the process by which you developed Bayesian networks for diagnostics using expert knowledge. Describe the methods you used to elicit knowledge from multiple experts, codify this knowledge, and mitigate biases. Describe how you managed the knowledge engineering process.

Describe in detail the process by which you developed Bayesian networks for diagnostics from data. Describe how you learned structure from that data and how you applied domain knowledge to the structure to create causal networks. Describe how you managed the knowledge engineering process.

Describe the process by which you tested these networks to ensure completeness and accuracy. Describe how you managed the testing process for knowledge engineers, programmers, and domain experts.

Describe the methods you used to develop and implement a user interface for Bayesian networks. Describe how you managed the networks and interface as interface as a software development project.

Describe how you manage movement between separate Bayesian networks and describe how that process is integrated with the software development.

Chapter 3: Staffing Approach. The chapter shall address all requirements of the Performance Work Statement to include the Offeror’s Staffing Approach. The evaluation will focus on the following:

Describe the management and technical staff, in detail, that you used to develop diagnostic software using Bayesian networks.

Describe the skill sets required to execute all facets of the development.

Describe the process you used to ensure knowledge engineers and software developers have and apply domain knowledge.

Describe how you managed staffing for software development on different types of equipment.

Chapter 4: Key Personnel. The chapter shall address all requirements of the Performance Work Statement to include the Offeror’s Key Personnel. The evaluation will focus on the following:

Describe in detail the responsibilities of each member of the development team.

Describe the process by which you perform quality control on the software and what personnel are involved.

Describe management of highly improbable diagnostic scenarios from a development perspective.

Describe management personnel. Explain why these personnel are experts (how were they selected, how were they evaluated, etc.). Proposals shall include personnel qualifications as referenced in PWS para 3.3 for educational and certification standards.

(ii) VOLUME II – Past Performance. This volume shall contain past performance information regarding similar contracts. This volume shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages plus five (5) pages for each major subcontractor, excluding Past Performance Questionnaire Forms. Offerors shall submit all Government and/or commercial contracts for the prime Offeror and each major subcontractor in performance or awarded during the past three years, from the issue date of this RFP, which are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation. Relevant efforts are defined as services/efforts that are the same as or similar to the effort (as compared to NAICS code 541330) required by the RFP. Data concerning the Offeror shall be provided first, followed by each proposed major subcontractor, in alphabetical order. In addition, letters of commitment shall be included for all major subcontractors for their past performance to be considered. This volume shall be organized into the following sections:

(1) Section 1 – Contract Descriptions. This section shall include the following information in the following format:

(a) Contractor/Subcontractor place of performance, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. If the work was performed as a subcontractor, also provide the name of the prime contractor and Point of Contact (POC) within the prime contractor organization (name, and current address, e-mail address, and telephone and fax numbers).

(b) Government contracting activity, and current address, Procuring Contracting Officer’s name, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(c) Government’s technical representative/Contracting Officer’s representative (COR) and current email address, telephone and fax numbers.

(d) Government contract administration activity and the Administrative Contracting Officer’s name, and current e-mail address, telephone and fax number.

(e) Government contract administration activity’s Pre-Award Monitor’s name, and current e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

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

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

(h) Awarded price/cost.

(i) Final or projected final price/cost.

work.

(j) Original delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion or (k)

(l) Final or projected final, delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion of work.

(m)

(2) Section 2 – Performance. Offerors shall provide a specific narrative explanation of each contract listed in Section 1, Contract Description, describing the objectives achieved and detailing how the effort is relevant to the requirement of this RFP.

(a) For any contracts that do not meet original schedule or technical performance requirements, provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for the shortcomings and any corrective action(s) taken to avoid recurrence. The Offerors shall list each time the delivery schedule was revised and provide an explanation of why the revision was necessary. All Requests for Deviation and Requests for Waiver shall be addressed with respect to causes and corrective actions. The Offerors shall also provide copy of any Cure Notices or Show Cause Letters received on each contract listed and a description of any corrective action implemented by the Offeror or proposed subcontractor. The Offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination.

(b) For all contracts, the Offeror shall provide data on all manufacturing warranty returns. Data shall delineate total number of warranty returns, number of Could Not Duplicate (CND), number of failures attributable to GFE component failures, and number and nature of failures attributable to the Offeror’s delivered product.

(3) 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 and among the proposed subcontractors. The information provided for the prime Offeror and each proposed major subcontractor must include the entire company name, company address, CAGE Code, DUNS Number and type of work to be performed by citing the applicable Government PWS subparagraph number. This includes all subcontractors who will be providing critical hardware/services or whose subcontract is for more than 10% of the total proposed cost/price. This section will further include written consent of major subcontractors to allow the disclosure of their subcontractor’s past performance information to the Offeror. In addition, letters of commitment shall be included for all major subcontractors

(4) Section 4 – New Corporate Entities. New corporate entities may submit data on prior contracts involving its officers and employees. However, in addition to the other requirements in this section, the Offeror shall discuss in detail the role performed by such persons in the prior contracts cited. Information should be included in the files described in the sections above. Letters of Commitment shall be included in the proposal for these employees in order to be considered.

(5) Section 5 – Past Performance Questionnaire. For all contracts identified in Section 1, Contract Descriptions, a Past Performance Questionnaire must be completed and submitted. The Offeror shall complete Part I of the Past Performance Questionnaire and e-mail the questionnaire to both the Government contracting activity and technical representative responsible for the past/current contract. The POCs shall (6) be instructed to electronically complete Part II of the questionnaire and e-mail the entire questionnaire to the Contracting Office no later than the proposal due date, to (heather.m.santiago7.civ@mail.mil). The Offeror shall e-mail to the Contracting Officer a list of all the POC’s who were sent a questionnaire. The Government must receive this list no later than the proposal due date. The POC List shall be submitted in Word for Windows Table Format to include the following fields: Solicitation Number; Company Name; Contract Number; Government Agency; POC Last Name, First Name; POC Title; POC Telephone Number; POC E-mail Address; and Date E-Mail to POC (month/day).

(7) Submissions. Offerors are discouraged from providing points of contact within another contractor’s facility, e.g., in case an Offeror (or one of his/her team members) is in a subcontract with another contractor that has submitted a proposal on the same requirement. Offerors shall provide and submit the prime contract number and all Governmental agency points of contact (POC) in lieu of subcontract numbers or prime contract POCs in situations as described above.

(iii) VOLUME III – Cost/Price.

OFFEROR SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:

Submit the Cost/Price proposal in Microsoft Excel format, utilizing any of the following versions: Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013. Spreadsheets must be sent in an unlocked workbook that includes all formulas, macro, and format information. No links to external worksheets or workbooks are acceptable. Hard numbers are discouraged; any cell with a hard number must be referenced to source documentation contained within the cost proposal. Print image is not acceptable.

Additionally, if proposing subcontractors (all tiers), explicitly detail in the Cost/Price proposal the amount of work subcontracted in terms of dollars, percentage of total proposed cost and type of contract. Subcontractors/Service Vendors may submit information that is proprietary directly to the Government via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

Indicate Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) items and use catalog prices in the proposal. Offerors will be authorized upon award to order through CHESS contract vehicles.

As required, identify the information set forth in paragraph (c) of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-22. Be advised that, if applicable, the description of the value- added will be evaluated as part of the Technical/Risk evaluation. Interdivisional Entities (I/E’s) are not considered subcontractors for purposes of Limitations on Pass-Through Charges Clauses.

VOLUME III, COST/PRICE SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING WORKBOOKS:

Volume Title File Name(s)

III

A. Summary cost proposal B. Sanitized summary cost proposal C. Pricing methodology D. Supporting documents A. summary.xls or .xlsx B. sanitized.xls or .xlsx C. prmeth.doc or .docx, .pdf or .xls (.xlsx) D. supportdocs.doc or .docx, .pdf, or .xls or .xlsx

SUMMARY COST PROPOSAL: Offerors are required to provide other than certified cost or pricing data as defined in FAR 2.101. The summary cost proposal Microsoft Excel workbook (summary.xls) must consist of a total cost element summary, a detailed cost element worksheet for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), labor rate worksheet, and indirect worksheet. The set of worksheets shall repeat for the Prime and each subcontractor/ interdivisional entity (S/IE).

Each CLIN shall have a worksheet detailed by cost element (see CPFF CLIN Worksheet and Cost CLIN Worksheet Sample(s) below). Instructions for Cost Elements are identified in following subparagraphs of this section. Offeror shall also provide a Summary (rollup) by Cost Element as presented in the sample table below:

Cost Element Summary (rollup) Sample:

Direct Labor

Fringe

Overhead

Subcontractor

SHC

Material

MHC

Travel

ODC

Subtotal

G&A

Subtotal

Fixed Fee - Prime

Fixed Fee - SubKtr

Total

Worksheets: Offeror and any S/IE submitting cost data shall follow the below sample in providing its cost proposal excel workbook (Summary.xls) for submission. A sample worksheet is provided for the CPFF CLINs and the Cost CLINs. Below the worksheet samples is a description of how each cost element shall be proposed within the workbook to satisfy the details required to conduct a cost realism analysis of the proposal. Note: The worksheet sample is provided as a guiding tool for the Offeror in creating a cost proposal. An Offeror may adjust the worksheet as necessary to accommodate the specifics of its proposal (including adding columns).

CPFF CLIN Worksheet Sample

Contractor Fiscal Year

Direct Labor

(Hours * Rate) A

(Hours * Rate) B

(Hours * Rate) C

(Base * Rate) E

Total Direct labor

Subtotal Labor

S/IE

S/IE 1

S/IE 2

S/IE 3

Total S/IE

(Base * Rate) O

Total Cost Input (TCI)

+H

COM

Total COM

Total Proposed

Cost CLIN Worksheet Sample

Prime Materials

AA

Prime Travel

Prime ODCs

S/IE

S/IE 1

S/IE 2

S/IE 3

Subtotal SI&E

Subtotal

+DD+HH

Subtotal

Total

Direct Labor: On each CLIN worksheet, to include both CPFF and Cost CLINs, provide a listing of each proposed Direct Labor category (LCAT) with its base labor rate, corresponding amount of hours, and extended cost by Contractor Fiscal Year. The three column details (base/rate/dollars), as included in the above sample, must be proposed per Contractor Fiscal Year. The applicable labor rate must be referenced (linked) to the “Labor Rate” worksheet within the Summary excel file. The “Labor Rate” worksheet must list all applicable LCATs and provide the base labor rate per Contractor Fiscal Year.

Offeror and any subcontractor(s) are responsible for ensuring compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA) for all applicable LCATs. If Offeror believes that LCATs are subject to the SCA, it must identify such LCATs as “SCA Labor” on its proposal.

Disclose the state and county in which the proposed SCA LCATs will be performing its effort, the Wage Determination Schedule used for the proposed SCA labor rates, and the Occupation Code and Title for each proposed SCA LCAT.

Indirects: The proposed indirect cost rates (inclusive of Facilities Capital Cost of Money Rates as applicable) are to be listed on the “Indirect Rate” worksheet within the summary.xls or .xlsx file. The costs on the CLIN worksheets for the base period and any option period(s) must be the result of calculations using the rates, by reference (linking), from the indirect rate worksheet (not hard numbers).

Note: The prime contractor and its subcontractor(s) will be permitted to propose Facilities Capital Cost of Money (FCCM) if provided for in its respective financial disclosures.

“Data other than certified cost or pricing data” is defined in FAR 2.101 as follows: “cost data, and judgmental information necessary for the contracting officer to determine a fair and reasonable price or to determine cost realism. Such data may include the identical types of data as certified cost or pricing data, consistent with Table 15-2 of 15.408, but without the certification. The data may also include, for example, sales data and any information reasonably required to explain the Offeror’s estimating process, including, but not limited to—

(1) The judgmental factors applied and the mathematical or other methods used in the estimate, including those used in projecting from known data; and

(2) The nature and amount of any contingencies included in the proposed price.”

Above detail lends itself to mathematically verifying the computation of costs to be able to explain the estimating process and calculations. Therefore, a hard numeric value provided in a pdf document will not suffice. Explaining the estimating process and corroborating the calculations may be necessary at a minimum.

Subcontractor/ Interdivisional Entity (S/IE): Proposed S/IE costs are to be listed on the CLIN worksheets for the base period and any option period(s). An S/IE with a CR arrangement with the Prime Contractor is to be proposed in the same level of detail and in the same format as required of the Prime Contractor. Each S/IE teammate, irrespective of contract arrangement with the Contractor, is to provide sufficient information to evaluate the proposed costs (see “Supporting Documentation” below).

The proposed S/IE effort must trace to the applicable supporting documents. S/IE participants may submit proprietary information directly to the Government. (See Paragraph L.1 and all subparagraphs above).

MATERIAL/TRAVEL/Other Direct Cost (ODC)

Offeror shall include the exact Government-Provided estimates for travel/ODC/material in its cost proposal (see table below). The Government estimates are the total cost for travel, ODC and material exclusive of an offeror’s associated indirect charges. Offeror shall propose any applicable indirect charges on the travel, ODC and material estimates in accordance with its disclosed accounting practices. The Travel/ODC/material estimate plus the applicable indirect charges to travel/ODC/material will be provided on Cost contract item line numbers (CLIN’s) (no fee) 1002, 2002 and 3002.

DO NOT CHANGE THE ABOVE NUMBERS.

Fee: The proposed fee shall be in accordance with FAR 15.404-4(c)(4) and must not exceed ten (10.00) percent of the contract’s estimated cost, excluding fee. Material, Travel and ODC’s are Cost Reimbursement only with no associated Fixed Fee.

SANITIZED SUMMARY COST PROPOSAL: Sanitize the cost proposal and provide the Sanitized Summary Cost Proposal file (sanitized.xls or .xlsx). The sanitized proposal must not provide cost information, extended price information, rates (direct or indirect), quoted prices, or total pricing. The sanitized proposal will be used by the Government to verify consistency between the technical proposal and the summary cost proposal.

PRICING METHODOLOGY: Provide applicable CAGE codes and cognizant Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) office contact information. Provide the basis for all proposed direct and indirect rates. If a Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA), Forward Pricing Rate Recommendation (FPRR) or Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) is used, include the applicable document in the supporting documents as indicated. If there is no FPRA, FPRR, or FPRP, provide the basis of estimate for the direct labor rates to include salary survey data, payroll data, or employment agreement letters as applicable, and as indicated. If there is no FPRA, FPRR, or FPRP, provide the basis of estimate for the indirect pool components showing the calculation of the proposed rates and listing the general ledger accounts that make up each pool of expenses - this information may be provided in “Supporting Documents.” Include a listing of individual Subcontractor /Interdivisional Entities identifying the company and its specific division or segment (including CAGE code) and provide the cognizant DCAA and DCMA office for each.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION: For Direct Labor Rates and Indirect Rates, provide the supporting documentation employed in developing the proposed rates used in estimating the proposal. Supporting documentation may include but is not to be limited to: copies of existing FPRA, FPRR, or FPRP, copies of any recent DCAA reports, copies of any recent DCMA reports, and documentation for the proposed direct labor rates, such as recent actual direct labor rates supported by payroll records and/or paystubs, Letters of Intent (LOIs), Employee/Employer Pay or Salary Agreements or salary survey data. If providing LOIs, Offeror and/or its subcontractor(s) are to include the direct hourly labor rate for the proposed employee, identify the position, submit the LOI on Offeror’s or subcontractor’s letterhead with both the prospective employee’s and the employer signatures, and state that the LOI is for this RFP. Documentation of indirect expense rates for an FPRP or other statement of current rates must include the proposed expense pool (by expense account) and allocation base detail, along with the last two years' actual pool and base information.

The rates reflected in the FPRA, FPRR, FPRP, or DCAA/DCMA audit or review shall directly match the proposed rates as detailed in the proposal; if the rates do not match, provide sufficient detail explaining how the proposed rates are realistic for the Offeror and/or its S/IE. Include narrative on any changes of ownership, significant expansion or contraction of business base, extraordinary events, etc. that have occurred within the past year, or are anticipated to occur prior to award or within the contract POP, and any additional information on the selection or activities of your S/IE.

In support of proposed DIRECT LABOR RATES the Offeror shall provide the most recent documentation from the following:

a. Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRA)

b. Forward Pricing Rate Recommendations (FPRR) from DCAA or DCMA

c. Compensation Rate Tables approved by DCMA or DCAA and reference to the labor categories proposed

d. Letter(s) of intent (LOIs) that include:

i. Position

ii. Direct hourly rate

iii. Submission on Offeror’s letterhead

iv. Signature of the employer and prospective employee

v. Statement that the LOI is for W15P7T-1517-R-0008 0022

e. Payroll records and/or paystubs showing rate of pay and reference to the labor category proposed

f. Salary survey data that includes:

i. Source of data

ii. Job title and description

iii. Geographic location

iv. Range of salary amounts with reference to applicability of amounts

The direct labor rates reflected in the supporting documentation provided should exactly match the direct labor rates in the proposal. If the rates do not match, the Offeror shall provide adequate detail explaining how the proposed direct expense rates are realistic.

In support of proposed INDIRECT EXPENSE RATES the Offeror shall provide the most recent documentation from the following:

a. Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA)

b. DCAA/DCMA report or memorandum containing the most recent finalized DCAA/DCMA audit or review showing indirect rate calculations with pools and bases AND three (3) years of Certified Actual Incurred Cost pool and base (by expense account) information that validates the calculations c.

d. Forward Pricing Rate Recommendation (FPRR)

e. Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP)

f. Approved Provisional Rates Proposal

g. Other statement of current rates

NOTE: If providing an FPRR, FPRP, Approved Provisional Rates Proposal, or other statement of current rates, Offeror shall include three (3) years of historical actual pool and base information (by expense account) that validates the proposed rates.

Supporting Documentation for S/IE proposed efforts is to include the following information: a breakout of costs for any S/IE in the same level of detail required for the Prime Contractor when decision by the higher level is non-competitive; the Prime Contractor’s Cost or Price analysis that supported the Offeror’s determination to propose the S/IE and the basis by which the Prime Contractor or upper level S/IE determined the vendor’s price reasonable; a statement that S/IE has an adequate accounting system, as determined by the Government in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 242.75, under a cost-type contract or subcontract; and, at a minimum, all hours, LCATs, materials and ODCs for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Materials (T&M) S/IE efforts. S/IE(s) are to be identified at all tiers.

It is anticipated that competition exists; therefore, certified cost or pricing data is not required. However, in the event only one Offeror responds or the Contracting Officer determines that adequate competition does not exist, the Government reserves the right to request additional cost or pricing information up to and including certified cost or pricing data.

In accordance with FAR 15.403-1(b), data other than certified cost or pricing data is required to support cost realism. All documents provided in support of the proposed costs shall be referenced and explained within the Cost volume.

If after receipt of proposals the Contracting Officer determines there is insufficient information available to determine cost reasonableness or cost realism and none of the exceptions identified in FAR 15.403-1 apply, the Offeror may be required to submit certified cost and pricing data. Offerors shall provide evidence that the Government has determined the Offeror’s disclosure statement under FAR Part 30 to be adequate. If an Offeror certifies for an exemption to the requirement for a disclosure statement in accordance with FAR 52.230-1 (Section K of this solicitation), the Offeror shall state so in the Cost Narrative.

Offerors shall provide evidence of an adequate accounting system. Evidence may include emails, letters, or reports from DCAA or DCMA.

Offerors are advised that in order to be considered for award, proposed costs shall be determined fair, reasonable, and realistic. Offerors that fail to provide all of the supporting documentation as required above may not be eligible for award.

Offerors are reminded to identify any uncompensated or partially compensated overtime included in the proposal – per FAR 52.237-10.

Pursuant to the Service Contract Act of 1965, the determination by the Secretary of Labor as to the applicable minimum monetary wage and fringe benefits will be made part of any resulting contract. The Offeror shall provide a crosswalk of the proposed labor categories against the Area Wage Determinations.

In order to expedite the evaluation, Offerors (prime and sub) are requested to provide a copy of their cost and pricing proposal, in the same format required by this RFP, to their cognizant DCAA office upon submission of the proposal to the Contracting Officer. The Offeror shall provide information regarding its cognizant DCAA office, to include point of contact, telephone number and email address.

Offerors are reminded of the requirements of Section 39 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Act (41 United States Code (U.S.C.) § 1127, formerly 41 U.S.C. § 435), as amended, which limits allowable costs for senior executive personnel compensation to $693,951 per year.

VOLUME 4 – Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents and Certification/Representations. This volume shall contain the solicitation, all offer and award documents, as well as applicable certification/representations.

E. DISCUSSIONS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION. In accordance with FAR 15.306(d), discussion sessions with each Offeror may be held. Should discussions take place, all Offerors in the competitive range will be allowed a minimum of seven (7) calendar days to submit Final Proposal Revisions.

2. DISCUSSION SCHEDULING. If discussions are conducted, the Contracting Officer will schedule the discussion sessions, and each Offeror will be notified of the time and place at least three (3) business days prior to their discussion session. Appropriate security clearances should be provided by the Offerors in sufficient time to process the requests. The Contracting Officer will provide additional instructions with the notification. The discussion sessions will take place at a facility of the Government’s choosing in the (Aberdeen, Maryland) area.