W81XWH-18-R-0007.docx

W81XWH-18-R-0007

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Base year

FFP

Non-personal support services to provide epidemiological, statistical, and limited administrative support for AMSARA, funded projects of the Department of Epidemiology, and WRAIR researchers. Accession Medical Standards Analysis and Research Activity (AMSARA). The services are to be performed in accordance with the performance work statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

MAX

NET AMT

Other Direct Cost's base year

COST

The government has estimated annual cost at $7,500. All the proposals will be based on this cost estimate.

MAX COST

Contract Manpower Reporting

FFP

The Office of the Assistant Secretaryof the Army(Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor manpower (including sub-contractor manpower required for performance of this contract.

MAX

FFP

Non-personal support services to provide epidemiological, statistical, and limited administrative support for AMSARA, funded projects of the Department of Epidemiology, and WRAIR researchers. Accession Medical Standards Analysis and Research Activity (AMSARA). The services are to be performed in accordance with the performance work statement (PWS).

MAX

COST

The government has estimated annual cost at $7,500. All the proposals will be based on this cost estimate.

MAX COST

FFP

The Office of the Assistant Secretaryof the Army(Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor manpower (including sub-contractor manpower required for performance of this contract.

MAX

FFP

Non-personal support services to provide epidemiological, statistical, and limited administrative support for AMSARA, funded projects of the Department of Epidemiology, and WRAIR researchers. Accession Medical Standards Analysis and Research Activity (AMSARA). The services are to be performed in accordance with the performance work statement (PWS).

MAX

COST

The government has estimated annual cost at $7,500. All the proposals will be based on this cost estimate.

MAX COST

FFP

The Office of the Assistant Secretaryof the Army(Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor manpower (including sub-contractor manpower required for performance of this contract.

MAX

FFP

Non-personal support services to provide epidemiological, statistical, and limited administrative support for AMSARA, funded projects of the Department of Epidemiology, and WRAIR researchers. Accession Medical Standards Analysis and Research Activity (AMSARA). The services are to be performed in accordance with the performance work statement (PWS).

MAX

COST

the government has estimated annual cost at $7,500. All the proposals will be based on this cost estimate.

MAX COST

FFP

The Office of the Assistant Secretaryof the Army(Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor manpower (including sub-contractor manpower required for performance of this contract.

MAX

FFP

Non-personal support services to provide epidemiological, statistical, and limited administrative support for AMSARA, funded projects of the Department of Epidemiology, and WRAIR researchers. Accession Medical Standards Analysis and Research Activity (AMSARA). The services are to be performed in accordance with the performance work statement (PWS).

MAX

COST

the government has estimated annual cost at $7,500. All the proposals will be based on this cost estimate.

MAX COST

FFP

The Office of the Assistant Secretaryof the Army(Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor manpower (including sub-contractor manpower required for performance of this contract.

MAX

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

16-JAN-2019

ROBERT GRANT AVENUE

BLDG 503

SILVER SPRING MD 20910-7500

W74MYF

16-JAN-2019

W74MYF

16-JAN-2019

W74MYF

16-JAN-2020

W74MYF

16-JAN-2020

W74MYF

16-JAN-2020

W74MYF

16-JAN-2021

W74MYF

16-JAN-2021

W74MYF

16-JAN-2021

W74MYF

16-JAN-2022

W74MYF

16-JAN-2022

W74MYF

16-JAN-2022

W74MYF

16-JAN-2023

W74MYF

16-JAN-2023

W74MYF

16-JAN-2023

W74MYF

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52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1.POINT OF CONTACT (POC): POC for this solicitation at John L. Fitzsimmons, email: john.l.fitzsimmons8.civ@mail.mil.

2.PROPOSAL QUESTIONS: Questions should be addressed to John Fitzsimmons at john.l.fitzsimmons8.civ@mail.mil and are due no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on 14 December 2017. Answers will be posted via amendment. Questions will not be accepted by telephone.

3.PROPOSAL DUE DATE: No Later Than: 27 December 2017 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

4.ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: Proposals shall be electronically submitted to the POC above. Your submission should include two separate parts: a Cost/Price proposal and a Non-Cost/Price proposal. The Non-Cost/Price proposal shall be submitted in MS Word 2000 or higher, but not greater than MS Word 2007, or searchable PDF format. The Cost/Price proposal shall be submitted in MS Word or MS Excel 2000 or higher, but not greater than MS Word or MS Excel 2007 format. The firewall utilized by the Government contracting office does not authorize or accept zip files.

5.Contract Type: The Government intends to award a single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price Contract.

6.ADMINISTRATIVE FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS:

a.PAGE LIMITS: Non-cost/price proposals are limited to 35 single-sided pages. Pages should be numbered consecutively throughout the document and not by sections. For any sections of a proposal with a defined page limit, pages exceeding the specified limit will be removed and not forwarded for evaluation. The following sections are not subject to the 35 page limit listed above:

• Table of Contents

• Title page

• Contractor POC Cover Page,

• Government Furnished Equipment/Information/Property attachment,

• OCI Certification,

• Past Performance,

• Resumes and letters of intent for Key Personnel

• Small Business Participation Plan and Subcontracting Plan b.FORMATTING: Proposal content shall be no smaller than Arial font 12 pitch. Exhibits, graphics, charts, captions, etc., shall be no smaller than Arial font 10 pitch.

c.NON-COST/PRICE PROPOSAL CONTENT INSTRUCTIONS The Offeror’s non-cost/price proposal shall clearly reflect the Offeror’s approach to execute and comply with the performance requirements identified in the PWS, regardless of the Government’s estimated effort. The non-cost/price proposal, including any supporting documentation, is to be clear and concise. The level of effort proposed must be consistent with the proposed solution outlined in your non-cost/price proposal. The proposal must fully document and substantiate a cross mapping of your cost/price approach as it equates to the non-cost/price proposal. If you intend to use any labor categories that you feel are consistent in duties with the level of effort labor categories but are titled differently, in accordance with your cost accounting procedures, you must cross map those labor categories to the Government’s PWS to ensure your proposal receives a proper evaluation.

d.The Offeror’s non-cost/price proposal shall contain the following:

Factor 1 Technical/Management Approach : The Offeror shall submit a written technical/management approach which effectively demonstrates the Offeror’s:

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

•The methodology and flexibility that will be used in performing the requirements.

•Overall ability to perform: Regulated Activities •The description should specifically address the Offeror’s approach to:

- Providing epidemiological, statistical, and limited administrative support services.

•A management approach to staffing that will lead to the successful accomplishment of the requirement and minimizing onboarding time for all hires.

•Offers approach to providing managerial oversight to monitor performance of personnel and correct deficiencies in a timely manner.

Factor 2 Experience: The Offeror shall submit written information which effectively demonstrates the Offeror’s relevant experience (for this purpose, experience refers to what an Offeror has done, not how well it was accomplished) identical to, similar to or related to performing services contained within the PWS. The Offeror’s proposal shall demonstrate the amount of relevant corporate experience the Offeror possesses. Offeror’s relevant experience shall support and substantiate that the organization (to include support contractors, consultants, key personnel, and business partners) has current capabilities for assuring performance of this requirement. Key personnel will be defined at the task order level. Experience shall show: (a) Appropriate mix and balance of education and training of team members and (b) Quality and effectiveness insofar as the allocation of personnel and resources.

• The Offeror’s experience shall also address the proposed key personnel positions for Task Order 0001. Task Order 0001 key personnel will include a Program Manager, Senior Biostatistician, and Principal Public Health Analyst. Offeror’s shall provide the relevant experience of the proposed key personnel. Offeror shall provide resumes of key personnel and signed letters of intent. ** Upon award of the base IDIQ contract, the Government will award task order 0001 within 30 days. **

Factor 3 Past Performance: The Offeror shall submit no more than 3 references of relevant contracts within the past 3 years for its own performance. The Offeror shall also submit no more than 1 reference for each Subcontractor proposed. The contracts may be past or current as long as the performance did not end more than 3 years prior to the due date for the submission of the task order proposal, and the contracts may have been with Federal, State and/or City agencies and commercial customers.

INFORMATION FROM OTHER SOURCES: The Government may consider information obtained through other sources. Other sources available to the Government include, but are not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

Factor 4. Small Business Participation Plan (SBPP) and Subcontracting Plan: All Offerors (both large and small businesses) will fill in the attachment for the level of small business commitment that they are demonstrating for the proposed acquisition, and their level of commitment to utilizing small businesses in performance of prior contracts.

Subcontracting Plan: If applicable (for large business concern Offerors under the assigned NAICS code herein), the Offeror shall submit a subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-9 and DFARS Clause 252.219-7003 (for reference see FAR 19.704 and DFARS 219-704). The negotiation of a subcontracting plan shall not be considered discussions or a reopening of the solicitation. The subcontracting plan requirement is not applicable to small business concerns qualified as such under the NAICS code assigned to this solicitation. Master subcontracting plans can be included as an appendix to the subcontracting plan and will not count towards the page count. Offerors shall include the name of any proposed subcontractors and any applicable references.

e. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (OCI) CERTIFICATION: The Offeror shall complete the attached OCI Certification and provide (if necessary) an OCI Avoidance or Mitigation Plan.

f. CONTRACTOR POC: The Offeror shall include as a cover page to your non-cost/price proposal your proposed POCs. The Offeror shall provide a POC authorized to hold discussions/negotiations with the Government who has the full authority to bind the Offeror to a contract. The Offeror shall also provide a POC who will be responsible for reviewing any applicable performance evaluation reports rendered by the Government. This will include electronic performance reports produced via the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). This cover page is excluded from any non-cost/price proposal page limits. Information required includes: First name, last name, title, e-mail address, phone number, Fax number, and level of authority.

g. COST/PRICE PROPOSAL CONTENT. Offerors shall provide price proposals to meet the firm fixed price loaded labor hour nature of the contract. Offerors shall use the Government provided Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (Attachment 7 ) that must include a supplement for the spreadsheet with cost build up for the firm fixed price labor. The Offeror shall provide a statement of the methodology and assumptions used as the basis for pricing the services. The price must be sufficiently detailed to evaluate fair and reasonableness. All prices shall be rounded to two decimal places. The Offeror shall ensure mathematical computations are correct. Errors in arithmetic may result in exclusion from competition.

(1) OTHER DIRECT COSTS: ODCs shall be used to support mission requirements, such as the maintenance of required regulatory training, training/conferences and travel. Other Direct Costs are estimated not to exceed $7,500 per year.

(2) PRICING SHEET: The Offeror’s proposal shall include a completed pricing. The Offeror shall ensure mathematical computations are correct. Errors in addition or multiplication may be considered a reason to remove the Offeror’s proposal from the competition.

(a) Offerors shall propose on all contract line items, either by price or “NSP” (Not Separately Priced). A line item price left blank will be considered an incomplete proposal and may be considered a reason to remove the Offeror’s proposal from the competition.

(b) Offerors’ proposals shall remain valid for a minimum of 90 days from the date of submission.

h. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

(a)INCUMBENT: This is a follow on requirement to W81XWH-17-F-0048 with Mantech Advanced Systems International

(End of provision)

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

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

“BEST VALUE TRADEOFF” EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

a. Basis for Award: A single IDIQ Award will be made on a competitive best value basis, using “best value tradeoff source selection process” among cost/price and non-cost/price factors. A best value tradeoff process will be used, thus, the Government may elect 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 using different standards. The non-cost/price evaluation factors numbered in descending order of importance, are as follows:

Government evaluators will not assume that the offeror possesses any capability or knowledge unless it is specified in the proposal.

After each of the above non-cost/price factors is rated individually, an overall rating will be assigned collectively to these factors. If any of the above non-cost/price evaluation factors receives an individual rating of “Unacceptable”, the collective overall rating will also be “Unacceptable”. Only proposals receiving an overall rating of “Acceptable” or higher will be considered for award.

The non-cost/price factors are more important than cost/price.

b. Non-Cost/Price Evaluation Criteria: The following criteria will be used to evaluate the non-cost/price aspects of the proposal.

Factor 1Technical/Management Approach: The technical approach shall be evaluated to the degree to which the Offeror’s technical approach demonstrates:

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

· The methodology and flexibility that will be used in performing the requirements.

· Overall ability to perform: Regulated Activities

· The description should specifically address the Offeror’s approach to:

-Providing epidemiological, statistical, and limited administrative support services.

· A management approach to staffing that will lead to the successful accomplishment of the requirement and minimizing onboarding time for all hires.

· Offers approach to providing managerial oversight to monitor performance of personnel and correct deficiencies in a timely manner.

Factor 2 Experience: : The Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated to the degree to which the Offeror’s proposal effectively demonstrates the Offeror’s relevant experience identical to, similar to or related to performing services contained within the PWS. The proposal will be evaluated to the degree to which the offeror demonstrates experience (for this purpose, experience refers to what an Offeror has done, not how well it was accomplished) in performing proposed processes and procedures; demonstrates the amount of relevant corporate experience the Offeror possesses, The proposal will be evaluated to the degree to which the offeror demonstrates evidence that the organization has current capabilities for assuring performance of this requirement.; demonstrates evidence of experience of supporting subcontractors, consultants, and business partners; and demonstrates an (a) Appropriate mix and balance of education and training of key personnel and (b) Quality and effectiveness insofar as the allocation of personnel and resources.

· The Offeror’s experience shall also be evaluated for the proposed key personnel positions for Task Order 0001. Task Order 0001 key personnel will include a Program Manager, Senior Biostatistician, and Principal Public Health Analyst. Offeror’s will be evaluated for their relevant experience of the proposed key personnel. ** Upon award of the base IDIQ contract, the Government will award task order 0001 within 30 days. **

Factor 3 Past Performance: The Government will conduct an evaluation of the Offerors Past Performance as well as that of its subcontractors. Past Performance consists of two aspects for evaluation, past performance relevancy and performance confidence; thus, the Offeror will be assigned two ratings for past performance. First, the Government will evaluate the Offeror’s past performance references to determine how relevant a recent effort accomplished by the Offeror is to the requirement to be acquired through this source selection. Common aspects of relevance include similarity of service/support, complexity, magnitude of effort, dollar value, and contract type. Second, the Government will evaluate the Offeror’s past performance references to determine the quality of work performed and assess the level of expectation that the Offeror can successfully perform the required effort.

Factor 4 Small Business Participation Plan and Subcontracting Plan:

(a) Small Business Participation Plan (Attachment 4): All Offerors (both large and small businesses) will be evaluated on the level of small business commitment that they are demonstrating for the proposed acquisition, and their level of commitment to utilizing small businesses in performance of prior contracts. The small business participation plan factor will be evaluated on an “Acceptable (Pass)” or “Unacceptable (Fail)” basis. The small business plan will be evaluated on the following:

(1) The extent to which such firms are specifically identified in proposals;

(2) The extent of commitment to use such firms (for example, enforceable commitments are to be weighted more heavily than non-enforceable ones);

(3) The complexity and variety of the work small firms are to perform. An acceptable rating will consist of 16% or more small business participation.

(b) Subcontracting Plan: If applicable (for large business concern Offerors under the assigned NAICS code herein), the Offeror shall submit a subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-9 and DFARS Clause 252.219-7003 (for reference see FAR 19.704 and DFARS 219-704).

Cost/Price: Cost/price will be evaluated separately from past performance and other non-cost/price factors, and will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. The total evaluated cost/price will be evaluated for reasonableness in terms of:

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

(b) Consistency with the technical approach, in that the prices are consistent with and reflect the proposed staffing requirement for all years.

(c) As the collective non-cost factors begin to reach equality in the technical evaluation, cost becomes a more important factor in the trade off analysis.

d. Rating Standards for the Non Cost/Price Proposal

Rating Standards for the Non Cost Proposal (Excluding Past Performance)

e. Best Value Tradeoff Evaluation Standard Definitions

f. Past Performance Relevancy Rating Standards for the Non Cost Proposal

g. Past Performance Confidence Assessments Standards for the Non Cost Proposal

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

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

(End of provision)

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

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

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

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

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

“Civil judgment” means—

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) The Fair Labor Standards Act;

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

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

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

(v) The Family and Medical Leave Act; and

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

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

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

(ii) OSHA-approved State Plans;

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

(i) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of…