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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Development of Equipment

FFP

Contractor will develop a concept design for a ruggedized, lightweight, portable, powered handheld suction device that is capable of quickly and fully clearing fluid and debris from the airway of a combat casualty.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0010892966

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Contract Manpower Reporting

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Contract Manpower Reporting (CMR) Price/Cost associated with the input of the Accounting for Contract Services information in the web site operated and maintained by the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs).

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0010892966

NET AMT

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

SUPPORT THE (TCCCR) TASK AREA FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO CLEAR AND MAINTAIN A COMBAT AIRWAY Vision Statement (United States Army Institute of Surgical Research) (USAISR) To be the nation’s premier joint research organization planning and executing registry-based and translational research providing innovative solutions for burn, trauma, and combat casualty care from the point of injury through rehabilitation.

1.0. Introduction

The USAISR is part of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command. The USAISR is dedicated to both laboratory and clinical trauma research. Its mission is to provide requirements-driven combat casualty care medical solutions and products for injured soldiers from self-aid through definitive care across the full spectrum of military operations; provide state-of-the-art trauma, bum, and critical care to Department of Defense beneficiaries around the world and civilians in our trauma region; and provide Burn Special Medical Augmentation Response Teams.

0. Mission – Optimizing Combat Casualty Care

0. Background The Tactical Combat Casualty Care Research (TCCCR) task area addresses problems involving pre-hospital combat casualty care suction device and airway management system etc. These are common complications and continue to be a significant source of morbidity and mortality. The USAISR is currently funded to perform research to evaluate the most advanced and promising technologies using the most clinically relevant and stringent human, and animal models possible. Development of a powerful, lightweight, handheld vacuum suction device would greatly enhance the ability of combat care providers to clear and maintain the airway on the battlefield and during evacuation in several manners. For many tactical airway injuries, all that may be required is intermittent but effective suctioning until definitive echelon care is reached. For the increasingly common scenario where an advanced emergency provider is on the battlefield, effective handheld suctioning can allow for standard endotracheal intubation and thereby stave off surgical cricothyroidotomy with its attendant morbidity. Finally, there are select combat disruptive injuries where neither standard endotracheal intubation nor cricothyrotomy is possible due to hemorrhage and obscuring of anatomy and effective suction represents the difference between life and death.

0. Scope

2. This PWS contains no services that are inherently governmental functions, as defined in FAR Part 2.1. The Government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer (KO) immediately.

2. The requirement is to support the (TCCCR) Task Area, USAISR, Building 3611, Chambers Pass, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. This is a full-time position.

0. Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)

1.4.1. The USAMRMC has categorized all service procurements into one of the following three categories as defined below, for the purpose of identifying, avoiding or mitigating Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.5. These categories are defined as follows:

The USAMRMC has categorized all service procurements into one of the following three categories as defined below, for the purpose of identifying, avoiding or mitigate against Organizational Conflicts of Interests (OCI) in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.5. These categories are defined as follows:

1. Category 1: Command Wide Internal Support: Services which, by their very nature, give the Contractor access to non-public procurement sensitive data about the contract requirements, other contractors’ proprietary information, or put the contractor in a position to influence the award decision on a contract in which they are participating. Services would be characterized as having access to Command Wide procurement sensitive information, or work that could likely have an influence over follow-on awards or contracts with subordinate directorates/Commands.

1. Category 2: Program Management Support: Services which assist USAMRMC in planning and managing an organization’s activities and programs. These include, for example: requirements analysis, acquisition support, budget planning and management, business process reengineering, program planning and execution support, and independent technical management support. Services would be characterized as having access to only Directorate or Subordinate Command level procurement sensitive information or work that would have little influence on follow-on requirements or requirements of other directorates/Subordinate Commands.

1. Category 3: Product Support. Services or end items required to meet the mission requirements of the organization’s activities and programs. These include, for example: concept exploration and development, system design, system development and integration, COTS procurement and integration, internal development testing, deployment, installation, operations, and maintenance. Services can be characterized as having little or no access to procurement sensitive information other than the immediate requirement and little chances of follow-on work that can be influenced by the immediate requirement.

1.4.2. OCI Certification. USAMRMC OCI Category 1 is applicable for this acquisition. The Contractor shall perform a thorough comparative analysis of the potential new work against all current and previous works performed in support of the USAISR organization and ascertain whether they have a possible conflict of interest. If there is a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest, the Contractor shall provide a comprehensive OCI Mitigation Plan. The Contractor shall complete the OCI Certification at time of proposal submission.

2. General Requirements:

a. Place of Performance. All work contained in this PWS shall be performed at the vendors facility.

b. Period of Performance. Contract Period of performance will be a one year base period from date of award of the contract.

2.1. Non-Personal Services

This PWS identifies services that are strictly non-personal in nature, as defined by FAR Part 37 and to ensure there is not an appearance of such this contract will have an identified COR. The Government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer (KO) immediately.

2.2. Business Relations

2.2.1. The contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement. The contractor shall manage the timelines, completeness, and quality of problem identification. The contractor shall seek to ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all contractor personnel.

2.3. Contract Management and Administration

2.3.1. Contract Management

The contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of the resources assigned to the requirement. All work will be conducted off-site.

2.3.1.1. Contract Management Activities.

a. Government Management of the Contract. The KO will officially designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to oversee this Contract. The Government’s COR will have responsibility for:

(1) Ensuring that the Surveillance Plan is developed and executed by the COR and any other involved USAISR representative who may have responsibilities monitoring and managing the contract.

(2) Providing advice and assistance in resolving any performance issues that may arise during the life of the order.

(3) Initiating and coordinating global contract changes such as changes in the paying office.

(4) Conducting other activities as specified in their appointment memorandum.

(5) Elevating to the KO any problems that cannot be addressed by the COR.

(6) COR does not have the authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change and has no funding implications.

(7) The COR DOES NOT have the authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

b. Contractor Management of the Contract. The contractor shall designate a single program manager to oversee the contract. The Contractor’s designated program manager shall serve as the single point of contact for addressing contract issues, quality issues, and overall contractor performance. This may include coordination with the KO and the COR to resolve any issues that may arise, trends relating to the contract or proposed changes or modifications to the contract. Contract management activities may include:

(1) Non-Disclosure Statement . The Contractor shall sign the Non-Disclosure Statement and ensure that all staff including all employees, subcontractors, and consultants assigned to or performing under the contract, execute, sign, and adhere to the terms of the Non-Disclosure Statement. The Contractor and Employee shall also execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement during in-processing to the USAISR.

2.3.2. Contract Administration.

The contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the requirement. The Contractor shall respond to Government requests for contractual actions in a timely fashion. The contractor shall have a single point of contact between the Government and Contractor personnel assigned to support the contract. The contractor shall assign work effort and maintaining proper and accurate time keeping records of personnel assigned to work on the requirement. The Contract Administration Team will consist of the following members:

2.3.2.1 The KO will have overall responsibility for administering the contract. The KO is the only person authorized to obligate the Government and make changes to the contract. The KO will manage contract administration and ensure COR responsibilities are being performed.

2.3.2.2. The COR will be appointed in writing and will be directly responsible to the KO. The COR serves as the Government’s point of contact for contract-level coordination of administration and technical performance matters. The COR will assist in resolving performance issues; initiate and coordinate contract-level changes; notify the KO of any disputes, performance issues, or contractual issues that cannot be resolved at the COR level; and conduct other activities as specified by appointment.

2.3.2.3. The COR has specific technical, functional and oversight responsibilities. The assigned COR will serve as the official point of contract for coordination for the contract; approve or disapprove contractor invoices; review and accept or reject all contractor technical deliverables; monitor funds obligated and disbursed; complete Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR); conduct surveillance by uploading a monthly report in the Contracting Officer Representative Tracking (CORT) tool; and conduct other activities as may be specified by the COR appointment letter.

2.3.2.4. The Contractor’s Program Manager is the point of contact with the COR. This position is responsible for the overall management of the contract. Responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning contractor schedules, reviewing work quality.

2.3.3. Personnel Administration

The contractor shall provide management and support as required.

2.4. Location and Hours of Work

2.4.1. Location of Work-All work will be conducted at the vendors facility..

2.4.2. Hours of Work—work will be conducted at performance site regular business hours.

2.5 No travel authorized

3.0 Performance Requirements

3.1. The Contractor shall provide a workforce possessing the skills, knowledge and training to satisfactorily perform the services required under this contract.

3.1.1. The Contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by employing and utilizing qualified personnel with the appropriate combinations of education, training, and experience. The contractor shall match personnel skills to the work or task with a minimum of under or over employment of resources.

3.1.2. The Contractor shall submit invoicing through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)

3.2. The Government will review monthly performance, progress reports and will attend regular task performance review meetings with the Contractor to survey quality of products and services according to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

Performance statement: Report of performance characteristics.

Deliverable 90 days after contract award.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): Completed as required 98% of the time Monitoring Method: Periodic Inspection

3.3.2. Key Task 2 – Contractor will determine safety parameters (primarily maximum vacuum strength that will not injure tissue). This will be a literature-based analysis relying on data regarding suction reported in animal and human studies. As part of this effort, a study utilizing human, animal, or cadaver models will be designed and a protocol drafted to safety test a suction device. The The study must meet applicable ethical and legal requirements for research and be feasibly implementable.

Performance statement: Deliverables will be : 1) A report of safety parameters, and 2) Written protocol of study that is ready for regulatory review.

Deliverable 9 months after delivery of report in Task 1.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): Completed as required 98% of the time Monitoring Method: Periodic Inspection

3.3.3 Key Task 3 – Contractor will develop a standard performance test for combat suction validation. Suction devices for prehospital combat casualty care have unique performance requirements and should be tested in a manner that effectively simulates the anticipated pathophysiology. The study must meet applicable ethical and legal requirements for research and be feasibly implementable.

Performance statement: Deliverables will be: 1) A report of a test of combat suction performance, and 2) Written protocol of study that is ready for regulatory review.

3.3.4 Key Task 4 – Contractor will develop a specifications list for a portable, lightweight prehospital suction device. Using market research that includes key stakeholder input (e.g., military experts and field medics), develop a list of key operational and ergonomic specifications for the combat suction device including weight, size, power requirements, etc. Support each specification using relevant stakeholder data or standards derived from industry or medical literature sources.

Performance statement: Deliverables will be: A report of specifications.

3.3.5 Key Task 5 – Contractor will evaluate current commercially available products against operational requirements and ergonomic factors. This evaluation will be a design specification evaluation comparing the manufacturer’s published specifications.

Performance statement: Deliverables will be: A report comparing commercially available devices.

3.3.6 Key Task 6 – Contractor will develop a concept design for a ruggedized, lightweight, portable, powered handheld suction device that is capable of quickly and fully clearing fluid and debris from the airway of a combat casualty. The concept should meet the following fundamental requirements: 1) Portable, 2) Lightweight, 3) Battery Powered, 4) Easily decontaminated from body fluids, 5) operable in anticipated environmental conditions (per Mil Std), and 6) be certifiable airworthy (per Mil Std).

Performance statement: Deliverables will be: A report of a design concept including basic design specifications, appropriate sketches, identification of key parts and costs, and discussion of existing patent issues that affect the design.

Final deliverable: Prepare a final report that integrates and articulates all the deliverables into a report summarizing the results and proposing future steps toward the development of a prehospital combat medical suction device.

3.4 Contractor Manpower Reporting

"The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the US Army Institute of Surgical Research via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2016. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil.

4. Special Requirements

This section describes the special requirements and the subsections provide details of various considerations for this requirement.

4.1. Security and Safety--The contractor shall comply with all Department of Defense, Army, Institute, and other governmental regulatory requirements with special emphasis on safety and security.

4.2. Proprietary Information Assurance and Security.

4.2.1. The contractor shall protect all data in the strictest confidence; prevent the unauthorized duplication, use and disclosure of information that is subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, HIPAA IAW applicable statutory, regulations, local policies and procedures.

4.2.2. For any references regarding USAMRMC procedures regarding HIPAA, PHI and PII, please refer to Chapter 10. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of the HQ USAMRMC IRB Policies and Procedures located at http://mrmc.amedd.army.mil/index.cfm?pageid=research_protections.irbo. Additional information regarding ethical principles, federal requirements and guidelines can be located in Appendix A of the same document. For further information, please contact USArmy.Detrick.MEDCOM-USAMRMC.Other.IRB-Office@mail.mil.

4.2.3 All data received, processed, evaluated, loaded, and created as a result of this contract shall remain the sole property of the Government and shall be returned to the Government at the conclusion of the contract, unless the KO grants a specific exception.

4.2.4. The contractor is prohibited from appropriation, disclosure, or unauthorized use of proprietary information that is acquired in the execution of this contract.

4.2.5. All products including files, software, and other information, which are created, produced, or developed during the period of performance is the property of the Government and shall be returned unless the Government grants the contractor permission to retain the materials and products for continued development or publication.

5.0 Deliverables

Prepare a final report that integrates and articulates all the deliverables into a report summarizing the results and proposing future steps toward the development of a prehospital combat medical suction device.

5.1 Government Acceptance Period

5.1.1. Upon receipt of the final deliverables, the COR will have five (5) workdays for final review prior to acceptance or providing documented reasons for non-acceptance. Should the Government fail to complete the review within the review period the deliverable will become acceptable by default, unless prior to the expiration the Government notifies the Contractor in writing to the contrary.

5.1.2. The COR will have the right to reject or require correction of any deficiencies found in the deliverables that are contrary to the information contained in the Contractor’s accepted proposal. In the event of a rejected deliverable, the Contractor will be notified in writing by the COR of the specific reasons for rejection

QASP

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

CONTRACT SUPPORT FOR NON-DECALCIFIED SAMPLE HISTOLOGY PREPARATION OF BONY SAMPLES

1. PURPOSE:

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) provides a systematic method to evaluate performance for the stated non-personal services contract. This QASP explains the following:

1. What will be monitored?

1. How monitoring will take place.

1. Who will conduct the monitoring?

1. How monitoring efforts and results will be documented.

This QASP does not detail how the contractor accomplishes the work. Rather, the QASP is created with the premise that the contractor is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. It is the Government’s responsibility to be objective, fair, and consistent in evaluating performance. In addition, the QASP should recognize that unforeseen and uncontrollable situations may occur.

This QASP is a “living document” and the Government may review and revise it on a regular basis. However, the Government shall coordinate changes with the contractor. Updates shall ensure that the QASP remains a valid, useful, and enforceable document. Copies of the original QASP and revisions shall be provided to the contractor and Government officials implementing surveillance activities.

a. QASP RELATION TO THE SOLICITATION: QASPs shall be developed and appear in every solicitation, as well as the resultant service contract. The Government will retain the right to change the surveillance methods and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures, or to increase or decrease the degree of surveillance efforts at any time necessary to assure contract compliance

b. REVISIONS TO THE QASP: The QASP is a tool for use in Government administration of the Performance Work Statement/Statement of Work (PWS/SOW) and remains subject to revision at any time by the Government throughout the contract performance period. Revisions to this surveillance plan are the responsibility of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Changes to the QASP shall be made bilaterally.

The contractor will assume responsibility for all tasks and deliverables in the PWS under this award. As the performance period progresses, the levels of surveillance may be altered for service areas in cases where performance is either consistently excellent or consistently unsatisfactory. If observations reveal consistently good performance, then the amount of surveillance may be reduced. If observations reveal consistent deficiencies, increased surveillance may be implemented.

2. GOVERNMENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following personnel shall oversee and coordinate surveillance activities.

1. Contracting Officer (KO) –The KO shall ensure performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensure compliance with the contract terms, and shall safeguard the interests of the United States in the contractual relationship. The KO shall also assure that the contractor receives impartial, fair, and equitable treatment under this contract. The KO is ultimately responsible for the final determination of the adequacy of the contractor’s performance.

1. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) – The COR will be responsible for technical administration of the contract, and shall assure proper Government surveillance of the contractor’s performance. The COR shall keep a quality assurance file. At the conclusion of the contract or when requested by the KO, the COR shall provide documentation to the KO. A COR is not empowered to make any contractual commitments or to authorize any contractual changes on the Government’s behalf. The contractor shall refer any changes they deem may affect contract price, terms, or conditions to the KO for action.

3. CONTRACTOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The contractor is responsible for delivering services in accordance with the Contract. The contractor shall appoint a single off-site point-of-contact to act as a central recipient of communication from the Government.

4. CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENTS:

a. Contract quality requirements are the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to assure that the service conforms to the contractual requirements. Government contract quality assurance shall be performed at such times and places as may be necessary to determine that the services conform to the contract requirements. Failure to meet or exceed the contract quality requirements is defined as a “nonconformance” on the part of the contractor. The contractor shall be held responsible for any identified nonconformance, and the government may require the work to be re-performed.

b. The Government’s contract quality assurance is defined as follows:

1. “Acceptance” means the act of an authorized representative of the Government by which the Government, for itself or as agent of another, assumes ownership of existing identified supplies tendered or approves specific services rendered as partial or complete performance of the contract.

2. “Conditional acceptance” means acceptance of supplies or services that do not conform to contract quality requirements, or are otherwise incomplete, that the contractor is required to correct or otherwise complete by a specified date.

3. “Minor nonconformance” means a nonconformance that is not likely to materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose, or is a departure from established standards having little bearing on the effective use or operation of the supplies or services.

4. “Major nonconformance” means a nonconformance, other than critical, that is likely to result in failure of the supplies or services, or to materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose.

5. “Critical nonconformance” means a nonconformance that is likely to result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining, or depending upon the supplies or services; or is likely to prevent performance of a vital agency mission.

c. Documentation:

1. Thorough documentation of unperformed or nonconformance is essential for tracking contractor performance throughout the period of performance. The COR will document deficient work by compiling facts describing the inspection methods and results. The COR will develop documentation to substantiate nonconformance with the Contract.

2. Remedial Action by the Contracting Officer:

(i) Shall notify the contractor in writing of the nonconforming service;

(ii) Shall request that the contractor perform the service, at no cost to the Government; and

(iii) May accept consideration if offered. For guidance on solicitation of a refund, see Subpart 242.71. In accordance with FAR 52.246-4: Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price, the Government may require the contractor to re-perform any services that do not conform to contract requirements. If the defects cannot be corrected by re-performance, the KO may either require the contractor to take the necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to the requirements, or the KO may reduce the Contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed. At an extreme decision point, penalties may include a decision not to exercise contract options. The KO will determine the penalty for nonconformance based upon his or her judgment and the severity of the nonconformance.

5. METHODS OF QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE: Various methods exist to monitor performance. The COR shall use the surveillance methods listed below in the administration of this QASP.

Regardless of the surveillance method, the COR shall always contact the contractor's point of contact inform the manager of the specifics of the problem. The COR shall be responsible for monitoring the contractor’s performance in meeting the contract’s quality requirements.

1. DIRECT OBSERVATION: (Can be performed periodically or through 98% surveillance.)

1. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS: (Evaluates outputs through the use of management

1. information reports. Best used for general surveillance and may need to be supplemented by periodic inspections.)

1. PERIODIC INSPECTION: Uses a comprehensive evaluation of selected outputs. Inspections may b scheduled as required.

3. Analysis of contractor's progress reports. (Evaluate cost, schedule, etc.)

3. Performance reporting.

· CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

Surveillance results may be used as the basis for actions (to include payment deductions) against the contractor. In such cases, the Inspection of Services clause in the Contract becomes the basis for the KO’s actions.

6. FREQUENCY OF MEASUREMENT: During contract performance, the COR shall periodically analyze whether the frequency of measurement is appropriate for the work being performed.

Report delivered 9 months after evaluation report.

Direct Observation

EVALUATION CRITERIA

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Professional & Administrative Support Services for MIDRP and CRMRP Trade-offs. The Government will make an award to the most responsible offeror that proposes the “Best Value” to the Government from the solicitation for the Professional & Administrative Support Services for MIDRP and CRMRP contract. The information presented in this section is intended to be consistent with that presented to offeror in the solicitation.

The Government will determine which offeror represents the best value to the Government. A best value tradeoff process will be utilized when the Government elects to award to other than the lowest priced Offeror, or other than the Offeror with the highest rated non-cost/price proposal. Past Performance will be evaluated independently from the other non-cost/price evaluation factors utilizing different standards.

The non price evaluation factors are of equal importance. When combined, all non-price/cost evaluation factors, Factor 1 Technical Approach, Factor 2 Management Capability, and Factor 3 Past Performance are significantly more important than Factor 4 Cost/Price. Factor 4 – Cost/Price is the least important factor. Cost/price proposal may become the deciding factor if non-cost/price proposals are evaluated and determined to be technically equivalent.

Factor 1 - Technical Approach:

· A clear understanding of al the tasks and how the approach is likely to yield the required results within the required timeframe.

· Describe qualifications/capabilities specifically related to performance of PWS requirements.

· Describe ability to recruit and maintain a stable workforce.

· Describe Knowledge and understanding of the requirement (s) as outlined in the PWS.

Technical expertise will be evaluated on the basis of the Offeror’s breadth of disciplines and experience presented in the proposal, relevance of Offeror’s expertise, and demonstration that the Offeror has a full understanding of the specialized and unique nature of all functional and technical task requirements to be performed by proposed contract service providers, as applied to the mission of the MIDRP and CRMRP and the contractor tasks outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Offeror’s may show relevant experience through a combination of projects which together, demonstrate that the Offeror possesses the necessary technical expertise needed to successfully accomplish all aspects of the PWS. The Offeror is advised that if the technical expertise described by the proposal includes subcontracting or other external resource usage, those relationships must be clearly defined and explained.

Factor 2 – Management Capability: Management Capability is defined as the Offeror’s processes and methodologies, as well as intentions, in regards to management of this effort, application of resources, and techniques and managerial skills to perform activities, and meet PWS requirements. Offerors will be evaluated on their proposed methods for supporting the MIDRP and CRMRP core competencies.

The Government will consider the following elements when evaluating the Offeror’s Management Capabilities:

1. Offerors' methods for staffing, managing personnel, and task management plans, including, managing priorities, task monitoring, and decision making processes.

1. The Offeror’s management philosophy;

1. The Offeror’s plans for monitoring and reporting progress;

1. The Offeror’s proposed quality standards and processes for evaluating overall contract performance; and

1. The Offeror’s plan for mitigating and/or managing risks, both in proactive and reactive modes.

Factor 3 - Past Performance: The past performance evaluation considers each Offeror’s demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in services that meets the requirements of the PWS. Offeror are cautioned that in conducting the past performance assessment, the Government may use data provided in the Offeror’s proposal and data obtained from other sources. Since the Government may not necessarily contact all of the sources provided for the Offerors, it is incumbent upon the Offeror to explain the relevance of the data provided. Offerors are reminded that while the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of demonstrating relevancy of the past performance and expectation based on the relevant past performance that the requirements will successfully be performed rests with the Offeror. Other sources available to the Government include, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and other sources.

1. Customer's name, address and current telephone number and e-mail address of both the lead contractual and technical persons.

1. Contract number, type and total original and present or final contract value.

1. Date of contract, place(s) of performance and delivery dates or period of performance.

1. Brief description of contract work and comparability to the proposed effort. It is not sufficient to state that it is comparable in magnitude and scope. Rationale must be provided to demonstrate that it is comparable as set forth above.

1. Method of acquisition: competitive or noncompetitive.

1. Nature of award: initial or follow-on.

1. Discuss any major technical problems and how they were overcome. List major deviations or waivers to technical requirements granted by the customer.

1. Whether delivery was on time and, if not, why; adherence to program schedules, incentive performance (e.g., schedule and technical) history, if applicable.

1. Cost and Price management history, cost overruns and under runs, and cost and price increase modifications and their reasons, if applicable.

1. List any contracts cancelled or terminated (partial or complete) within the past 5 years and basis for termination (convenience or default). Include the contract number, name, address and telephone number of the terminating officer. Include contracts that were "descoped" by the customer because of performance or cost problems.

Factor 4 – Cost/Price: Cost/price will be evaluated separately from non-cost/price factors, and will be evaluated to determine fair and reasonableness. The total evaluated cost/price will be evaluated for reasonableness in terms of:

1. Consistency with labor categories in the Offeror’s technical approach.

1. Level of effort, in that the proposed labor mix and labor hours are based on reasonable assumptions.

1. Consistency with the technical approach, in that the prices are consistent with and reflects the proposed.

RATING STANDARDS FOR THE NON-PRICE PROPOSAL (EXCLUDING PAST PERFORMANCE)

Combined Technical/Risk Ratings Table

A.3.2. RATING STANDARDS FOR PAST PERFORMANCE

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings Table

Performance Confidence Assessments Table

A.4. DEFINITIONS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

30-NOV-2017

30-NOV-2017

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2016)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

____ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

____ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

___ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2015) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved]

X (6)…