W900KK-18-R-0033_0001-Executed.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment 0001 is for the follow ing actions:

1). Extend the proposal due date from 23 July 2018 to 30 July 2018.

2). Extend the Proposal Validity date from 08 February 2019 to 15 February 2019.

3). Update Attachment 1 - PWS; Attachment 7- Cost Price Workbook, and Attachment 13 - Industry Questions Answ ers.

4). Remove Attachment 4-TADSS List. (Note: The PWS has TADSS List as Appendix A).

5). Incorporate Attachment 15 - Key Personnel.

6). Revise Section L.3.0, Volume III, the total number of pages have been increased from 40 pages to 50 pages.

7). Revise Section L.4.0, Factor 1 from shall consider the three subfactors to shall consider the tw o subfactors.

8). Revise Section M.2.0, Factor 1 from Program Management (Volume I) to Program Management (Volume II).

9). Revise Section M.3.0, Factor 2, from Technical, Operational, and Configuration Management (Volume II) to Technical, Operational, and Configuration Management (Volume III).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 20

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-Jul-2018

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W900KK-18-R-0033

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

22-Jun-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

18-Jul-2018

CODE

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - ORLANDO

ATTN: BRAVO DIVISION

12211 SCIENCE DRIVE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

W900KK 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W900KK-18-R-0033

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 23-Jul-2018 04:00 PM to 30-Jul-2018 04:00 PM.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – PWS – Amendment 0001 Updated Attachment 2 – QASP Attachment 3 – DD254 Attachment 4 – TADSS LIST– Amendment 0001 Removed Attachment 5 – GFE_GFI LIST Attachment 6 – SCA_Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Fact Sheet Attachment 7 –Cost_Price_ Workbook Amendment 0001 Updated Attachment 8 – Service_Agreements Attachment 9 – Clarification Form Attachment 10a-f – Wage Determination Attachment 11 – SF 1444 Attachment 12 – DCAA SF 1408 Checklist Attachment 13 –Industry_Quest_Answers – Amendment 0001 Updated Attachement 14 – Collective Bargaining Agreement Attachment 15 – Key Personnel – Amendment 0001 Added

EXHIBIT A-CDRLS

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

L.1 INTRODUCTION: This solicitation will result in an award of a “C” type contract with a base period of one year and four one year options. It will become the base contract for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) Special Operations Forces Training, Engineering, and Maintenance Support (SOF TEAMS III) Performance Work Statement (PWS).

L.1.1 FORMAL COMMUNICATIONS:

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted by electronic mail to the POCs identified in paragraph L.1.3, with the solicitation number in the subject line utilizing the RFP Clarification Form, listed as Attachment 09 to the RFP. If the Government deems the question appropriate, the answer will be published through the issuance of a solicitation amendment prior to the deadline for final proposal submissions provided those questions are received by 12:00 PM, EDT on 02 July 2018. If an Offeror perceives the questions may reveal proprietary or protected information they must clearly mark the subject sentence or paragraphs and notify the Government that they consider the information proprietary (if the Government does not agree the information is proprietary the Government may choose not to answer the question). Questions received after the above referenced deadline may not be answered prior to proposal submission or at all. The Government does not anticipate that the closing date for receipt of offers will be extended. The Government will post the non-proprietary answers, without Offeror identification, to the FedBizOpps website located at https://www.fbo.gov.

Key Dates:

Final Solicitation Questions Submission Date 02 July 2018 Revised Final Solicitation Closing Date 30 July 2018 (Amend-01) Revised Proposal Validity: 200 days after final RFP 15 February 2019 (Amend-01)

L.1.2 The points of contact (POCs) for this solicitation are Contracting Officer Ms. Marnita Harris and Contract Specialist, Ms. Sabrina Moore as follows:

Primary Sabrina Moore, Contract Specialist Army Contracting Command-Orlando 12211 Science Drive Orlando, FL 32826-3276 Telephone number: 407-208-3293 E-mail: sabrina.d.moore2.civ@mail.mil

Alternate Marnita Harris, Procurement Contracting Officer Army Contracting Command-Orlando 12211 Science Drive Orlando, FL 32826-3276 Telephone number: 407-208-3294 E-mail: marnita.r.harris.civ@mail.mil

L.1.3 The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated assertions. The proposal shall be specific, detailed and complete as to clearly and convincingly demonstrate that the Offeror has a thorough understanding of the requirements and associated risks, and is able, willing, and competent to devote the resources necessary to meet the requirements and has valid and practical solutions for all requirements. Mere reiteration of the requirement or standard reference material is inadequate It’s the Offeror’s responsibility to present enough information to be meaningfully evaluated without discussions. Features offered beyond the requirement of this solicitation will be incorporated into the awardee’s contract award.

https://www.fbo.gov/ mailto:marnita.r.harris.civ@mail.mil

L.1.4 Offerors shall assume that any data previously submitted in response to another solicitation, whether submitted to the Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, ACC-Orlando or another agency, should be assumed to be unavailable during this proposal evaluation and source selection process. Proposal data shall not be incorporated into the proposal by referring to another proposal or other source.

L.1.5 Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience. The Government will base its evaluation on only the information presented in the Offerors proposal. In presenting material in their proposal, Offerors are advised that quality information is more important than quantity. Statements that the prospective offeror understands, can or will comply with the PWS, and statements paraphrasing the requirements or parts thereof are unacceptable. Elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal, are neither necessary nor desired.

L.1.6 If a discrepancy exists between the original paper copy of the proposal and the CD copy, the electronic copy will take precedence.

L.1.7 In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition, the Government intends to make award without discussions (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The Government will evaluate all proposals in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.305(a), and if discussions are to be conducted, establish a competitive range comprised of all of the most highly rated proposals, based upon the ratings of each proposal against all evaluation factors and subfactors. The decision to establish a competitive range will be made at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer.

After evaluating all proposals in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.305(a), the Contracting Officer may also determine that the number of most highly rated proposals that might otherwise be included in the competitive range exceeds the number at which efficient competition can be conducted. Offerors are therefore advised that the Source Selection Authority, for purposes of efficiency, may also limit the number of competitive range offerors, at their sole discretion.

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 14 calendar days to submit Final Proposal Revisions.

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. 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 Orlando, Florida area.

L.1.8 Files shall not contain classified information.

L.1.9 Offerors shall not make any changes to the solicitation. Any objections to the terms and conditions of the solicitation should be addressed to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO). If the proposal takes exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation, all exceptions shall be denoted in a cover letter to the proposal; however, exceptions to the solicitation taken in the proposal may result in the offer being non-compliant.

L.1.10 OFFERORS ARE HEREBY ON NOTICE THAT A FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL THE

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IN EXACTLY THE MANNER (TIMELINESS AND

FORMAT) SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION MAY CONSTITUTE A BASIS FOR THE

GOVERNMENT TO REJECT A PROPOSAL AS NON-COMPLIANT AND THEREFORE

UNACCEPTABLE, AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE SOURCE SELECTION

AUTHORITY.

FURTHERMORE, SHOULD AN OFFEROR INDICATE IN ITS PROPOSAL THAT: IT

CANNOT OR WILL NOT MEET ONE OR MORE CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS;

PROVIDE AN APPROACH THAT CLEARLY DOES NOT MEET ONE OR MORE

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS; OR, INCLUDE PROPOSAL INFORMATION THAT

PROMPTS THE GOVERNMENT TO QUESTION THE OFFEROR’S COMPLIANCE WITH

ONE OR MORE CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, THE GOVERNMENT MAY DETERMINE,

AT ITS DISCRETION THAT THE OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL IS NON-COMPLIANT, AND

THEREFORE INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.

L.2.0. PROPOSAL DELIVERY/FORMAT/CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

L.2.1 The Government does not authorize submission of telegraphic or facsimile offers for this solicitation. The offeror shall mark the outside shipping container with the solicitation number, W900KK-18-R-0033. Proposals shall be mailed/delivered as follows:

U.S. Army Contracting Command, ACC-ORL-OPB ATTN: Ms. Sabrina Moore, Contract Specialist 12211 Science Drive Orlando, FL 32826-3224

RFP: W900KK-18-R-0033

L.2.2 If the proposal/final proposal revision is hand carried, the Offeror shall notify the Contract Specialist by email 48 hours in advance of its intent to hand deliver its proposal. The email must include the name of the organization, the name and phone number of the individual delivering the proposal. (Note: The Contract Specialist will coordinate drop location at the time of notification of hand carried proposal).

L.2.3 For hand carried proposal, the Offeror shall obtain a Proposal Receipt Form from the Contracts Specialist and deliver the completed form with the proposal. The Specialist will date/time stamp the original of the form, annotate the number of boxes received and sign in the “Signature of Contract Specialist,” portion of the form. This information will also be annotated on the copy that will be provided to the Offeror. The Specialist’s signature only denotes the receipt of the proposal and is not responsible for the proposal contents.

L.2.4 All volumes shall be submitted in standard size 3-ring binders that will facilitate the insertion of change pages and additional information provided during the source selection process. Any pages that are changed (as a result of negotiations or proposal revisions) should be of a different color and have changed information clearly marked by a vertical line in the right margin of the page. The revised pages shall be dated. Each binder shall be clearly labeled with its Title and a copy number (e.g., copy 1 of 5).

L.2.5 The proposal shall use no smaller than industry standard word processor 12-point proportional font utilizing Times New Roman font for all proposal text. If both sides of sheets of paper are used, each sheet will be counted as two pages. Volumes shall be printed on 8-1/2 x 11-inch paper. Tables or figures may be printed on fold out sheets, which shall not exceed 11 x 17 inches 11X17 folded pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations; however, each 11X17 page counts as two pages. Font size for tables and figures shall be no smaller than 8-point. If proposal volumes/sections exceed the page limitations set forth herein, excess pages over the designated limit will be removed from the back of that volume/section and not evaluated. Use at least 1-inch margins on the top, bottom, left, and right side margins.

Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume and marked with the offeror’s name and any applicable data use restrictions as specified in FAR 52.215-1(e). The CD copies of the proposal shall be Microsoft Office 2013 compatible.

L.2.6 Digital files shall be compatible with Microsoft (MS) Office 2013 and submitted on CDROM in uncompressed files using a separate CD-ROM for each volume. Each CD-ROM shall have a label affixed to each CD and CD cover. The label shall include the Offeror's name, solicitation/amendment number, date of submission, and the proposal’s volume number. Zip disks are not permitted. Files shall be in read-only format. 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 2013. 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 a discrepancy exists between the original paper copy of the proposal and the disk copy, the electronic copy will take precedence. NOTE: Proposals shall not contain classified information and Proprietary information shall be clearly marked.

L.2.7 All information shall be confined to the appropriate volume. Pricing information shall not be included in any volume other than Volume IV, Factor 3 - Cost/Price. Offerors shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the proposal and provide adequate basis for evaluation. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details, in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Each volume of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents and a Summary Section, if a List of Acroynyms and a List of Tables/ Figures are incorporated, these documents do not count against the maximum number of pages. The Summary Section shall contain a brief abstract of the volume. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. Proposal documents must identify all instances of deviations from the PWS. Deviations from the solicitation/PWS should clearly articulate the benefit to the Government for accepting the deviation.

L.3.0 PROPOSAL VOLUMES: The proposal must consist of Volumes I through IV, as follows:

Volume I – General Volume II – Factor 1 - Program Management Volume III – Factor 2 - Technical, Operational, and Configuration Management Volume IV – Factor 3 - Cost/Price

Each Volume must consist of the following set forth in the table below:

L.3.1 VOLUME I – GENERAL

1) Section 1 – Executive Summary. A letter formally transmitting the proposal shall include:

VOLUME TITLE COPIES PAGE LIMITS

I General

Section 1 – Executive Summary Section 2 – Solicitation Documents (SF33, Sections G and K)

1 Original 1 Copy

2 CD

Copies

Volume I – Unlimited

II Factor 1 – Program Management

Subfactor 1.1 – Organization Structure Subfactor 1.2 – Execution Approach

1 Original 1 Copy

2 CD

Volume II – 40 pages excluding Table of Contents and Summary Section. All other information requested will be included in the 40 page limit. Table of Contents and Summary Section is unlimited.

III Factor 2 – Technical, Operational, and Configuration Management

Subfactor 2.1 – Technical Management Subfactor 2.2 – Operational Management Subfactor 2.3 – Configuration Management

1 Original 1 Copy

2 CD

Copies

Volume III – 50 pages (Amend-01) excluding Table of Contents and Summary Section. All other information requested under Subfactors 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 will be included in the 40 page limit. Table of Contents and Summary Section is unlimited.

IV Factor 3 – Cost/Price

1 Original 1 Copy

2 CD

Volume IV – Unlimited

a) Table of Contents. A list that identifies the location of all major topics provided in each volume.

b) Statement of Compliance. Each offer shall include a statement indicating complete compliance with the solicitation, or detailed analysis of any objections, exceptions, contingencies, or additions. Any objection, exception, contingency, or addition shall be cross-referenced to the applicable solicitation paragraph(s).

c) Joint Venture/Teaming or Subcontracting Arrangements. Each Offeror shall provide, if applicable, a summary describing the joint venture/teaming or subcontracting arrangement established for this RFP and a signed document (format as established by Offeror) indicating a W900KK-18-R-0033 legally binding agreement (i.e., Teaming Agreements) among the parties.

Identify each proposed team member by company name and address.

d) Accounting System Information. The Offeror shall submit contact information (name, telephone number and email address) for their cognizant Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) and cognizant Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) supervisory auditor. If the Offeror is not assigned to DCMA for contract administration or is not assigned to DCAA for contract audit, the Offeror will identify their cognizant federal agency or agencies (and include the individual contact information). The Offeror shall submit a copy of the most recent ACO letter regarding the status of their accounting system. If that letter is more than a year old and the Offeror has a more current DCAA audit report commenting on the status of their accounting system, a copy of that report will also be submitted. If the Offeror's accounting system was disapproved or deemed to be not adequate, the Offeror will identify all deficiencies along with steps taken, or to be taken, to correct the deficiencies and a timeline to include audit by the cognizant audit agency after corrective action has been implemented. If the Offeror's accounting system has never been audited by their cognizant federal audit agency, the Offeror will so state.

2) Section 2 - Solicitation Documents. Each Offeror shall complete blank lines and provide signatures for the contract sections indicated below without modification to the files. An authorized official of the firm shall sign the Standard Form 33 and all certifications requiring original signature. An Adobe Acrobat file, “.pdf” shall be created to capture the signatures for submission.

a) Section A. SF 33 - Solicitation/Contract Form and any subsequent amendments

b) Section G. Contract Administration Data

c) Section K. Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors

d) Provide the name, title, phone number and e-mail address of the offeror’s principal point of contact for the solicitation. Also identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government and contractually bind the offeror.

e) Provide a Property Management Plan and current Propoerty Management System Audit.

L.4.0 FACTOR 1 – PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (VOLUME II)

In the Program Management volume of this solicitation the Offeror shall consider the two sub-factors (Amend-01) below when responding to the Program Management factor.

L.4.1 SUBFACTOR 1.1, ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

The Offeror shall provide an organization structure (inclusive of subcontractors) showing the proposed staffing requirements, to include the number of personnel, labor categories and job descriptions. Provide an organizational flow chart showing clearly defined lines of responsibility, clearly defined levels of decision authority, location of personnel, and the communications/interfaces (e.g., Contractor/Subcontractor to Government, Prime to Subcontractor, Prime to Site/Site Manager, and Subcontractor to Site/Site Manager). The Offeror shall discuss the company’s interface between principal operating offices and the parent company if any.

L.4.2 SUBFACTOR 1.2, EXECUTION APPROACH

The Offeror shall describe a detailed execution approach for managing contract transition, surge, and prioritization of manpower resources. The Offeror shall provide the transition phase-in and phase-out approach of the contract with a milestone chart of activities, including a plan to hire and retain the appropriate staffing level and knowledge base through the life of the contract.

The Offeror shall describe the execution approach for the activation, deactivation, installation/relocation, operation, and support of TADSS at Ft. Campbell, KY or outstation (option) locations.

L.5.0 FACTOR 2 – TECHNICAL, OPERATIONAL, AND CONFIGURATION

MANAGEMENT (VOLUME III)

In the Technical Operational, and Configuration Management volume of this solicitation the Offeror shall consider the three sub-factors below when responding to the Technical factor.

L.5.1 SUBFACTOR 2.1 – TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT

The Offeror shall provide a technical management approach to provide effective solutions for developing, implementing, and supporting (staffing) minor engineering changes to TADSS.

The Offeror shall describe their STIII proposed approach to ensure a comprehensive approach for ensuring STIIIs personnel obtain the necessary skills and training required to maintain current, upgraded, or newly installed TADSS.

The Offeror shall describe their STIII proposed approach for modifying, integrating, and maintaining Government source data (i.e. Visual, Navigation, Department of the Army Flight Information File (DAFIF), Instrument Approach Procedure Charts, Avionics, and Digital Maps).

The Offeror shall describe their STIII proposed approach to provide, develop, and maintain cybersecurity measures for all TADSS devices and support equipment.

L.5.2 SUBFACTOR 2.2 – OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

The Offeror shall describe their proposed approach to efficiently operate, sustain, and maintain the TADSS to meet contracted availability and mission requirements.

The Offeror shall describe their proposed approach to meet the TADSS availability and contracted mission requirements. The Offeror’s shall describe their approach to provide effective system level hardware and software maintenance as well as supply support for TADSS sustainment.

The Offeror shall describe their proposed approach to provide effective solutions to forecast, identify, monitor, and resolve Diminishing Manufacturing Sources/ Material Shortages (DMS/MS) issues and systemic problems within the current TADSS.

L.5.3 SUBFACTOR 2.3 – CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

The Offeror shall provide a proposed approach to provide Configuration Management (CM) of TADSS system software, hardware, and documentation during any modifications (concurrency, engineering baseline to a training baseline, and any other hardware or software changes)

The Offeror shall provide proposed CM processes for hardware and software configuration identification, change management, configuration verification, and audit required to enable version control, build process, quality assurance, and rollback capability.

The Offeror shall provide proposed CM processes to maintain, manage, and update the logistic support package (documentation).

L.6.0 FACTOR 3 – COST/PRICE (VOLUME IV)

In accordance with FAR Clause 52.214-35, Submission of Offerors in U.S. Currency, contained in Section I of this solicitation, Offerors submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in the terms of U.S. dollars. Offers received in other than U.S. dollars shall be rejected. Offerors shall note that this clause flows down to all Subcontractors and Vendors.

L.6.1 GENERAL

The Government’s analysis will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.404-1. All information relating to cost or pricing shall be included in this proposal volume and shall stand alone in supporting the Offeror’s approach to meet the Government’s requirement. The information in this volume shall be clear, concise and include sufficient detail and/or adequate supporting documentation enabling the Government to perform an effective evaluation of proposed costs/prices.

It is expected that this contract will be awarded based upon a determination that there is adequate price competition; therefore, the offeror is not required to certify cost or pricing data (SF 1411) with its proposal. If, after receipt of the proposals, the Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition does not exist in accordance with FAR 15.403-1, the offeror shall provide certified cost or pricing data as requested by the Contracting Officer.

L.6.2 SECTION I – COST/PRICE PROPOSAL

This volume shall consist of all information required to support proposed cost and prices. This volume shall stand alone in supporting the offeror’s approach to reasonableness and completeness of the overall price for this effort. Under no circumstances shall pricing data be included elsewhere in the proposal. The Government’s analysis will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.404-1. Certified cost and pricing data are not currently required; however, the Government reserves the right to request such data prior to award. There are no page limitations for this volume.

L.6.2.1 The offeror shall complete Attachment 7(a) which provide prices for each line item to include all CLINs including Options. The Total Evaluated Price (TEP) is the summation of:

1) All Firm-Fixed Priced CLINs for Base Period and all Option Periods,

2) Government provided amounts for all Costy type CLINs for the Base Period and all Option Periods and

3) Total price for the final 6 months of the contract period of performance to account for Option to Extend Services clause FAR 52.217-8. This price will be calculated by dividing the final option period (option year 4) for each task order in half and adding each task order’s 6-month price to the TEP. This option pricing will be added to the TEP by the Government.

L.6.2.2 The offeror will complete Attachment 7(b) and (c). The Offeror shall provide sufficient information to support the reasonableness of their proposed direct labor rates and indirect rates as well as any proposed escalation to be used under the SOF TEAMS III contract.

The proposed rates may be determined NOT fair and reasonable if unsupported.

Offerors are encouraged to explain the plan of action for filling the position at the proposed rate in its cost narrative.

L.6.2.2.1 In support of the proposed Indirect Expense Rates as presented in Attachment 7(c), Offeror shall provide documentation (Basis of Estimate) to include an Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA) or Forward Pricing Rate Recommendation (FPRR) with DCMA if available.

PROVISIONAL BILLING RATES and FORWARD PRICING RATE PROPOSALS ARE NOT

ACCEPTABLE.

In the absence of an FPRA or FPRR, Offeror will provide year-to-date actuals plus two years historical actuals detailing pools and bases (by expense accounts). If proposed indirect rates vary significantly from the three year historical average, provide an explanation to include budgetary data if available. The indirect rates proposed should reflect the Offeror's actual cost accounting practices and indirect rate structure. These elements must be fully explained, including how the amounts were computed both in text and figures.

L.6.2.3 The Offeror shall submit contact information (name, telephone number and email address) for their cognizant DCMA ACO and cognizant DCAA supervisory auditor. If the Offeror is not assigned to DCMA for contract administration or is not assigned to DCAA for contract audit, the Offeror will identify their cognizant federal agency or agencies (and include the individual contact information).

L.6.2.4 The Offeror shall disclose any other known activity that could materially impact the costs (i.e., existing excess material, company reorganizations, new technology acquisitions, labor union discussions, etc.).

L.6.2.5 This contract contains cost type CLINS and therefore Prime contractors must have an accounting system that has been determined adequate by DCMA. The Offeror shall submit a copy of the most recent ACO letter regarding the status of their accounting system. If that letter is more than two years old and the Offeror has a more current DCAA audit report commenting on the status of their accounting system, a copy of that report will also be submitted. If the Offeror’s accounting system was disapproved or deemed to be not adequate, the Offeror will identify all deficiencies along with steps taken, or to be taken, to correct the deficiencies and a timeline to include audit by the cognizant audit agency after corrective action has been implemented. If the Offeror’s accounting system has never been audited by their cognizant federal audit agency, or the most current audit is more than two years old, a DCAA Standard Form 1408, Pre Award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System, must be filled out and included in the Cost/Price Volume.

1. Mark “X” in the appropriate column.

2. On Page 2 provide a narrative describing how the current accounting system supports your response to each item.

L.6.2.6 The Offeror shall complete the provided Labor Traceability Matrix (fill in Attachment 7e). The Offeror shall trace the proposed internal labor categories and associated rates it will utilize in the performance of SOF TEAMS III Contract to the corresponding Government provided labor category/rate list in Column C of Attachment 7e. Offerors do not need to provide an identical match to these provided categories, however; the Offeror shall provide a detailed description of any proposed labor category that it plans to utilize if the title and/or description differs from the labor category/description provided by the Government. This description must clearly demonstrate that the proposed labor category sufficiently meets the Government’s need.

If the Offeror proposes a rate based upon a cost pool average, it shall provide detailed information regarding all associated labor categories that comprise the rate, along with individual descriptions for each category. If a composite rate is proposed and is composed of multiple (more than one) labor pools, the Offeror shall provide rationale for its use, to include all associated labor categories, labor descriptions and rationale for its implementation.

L.6.2.7 The Offeror shall ensure that each labor rate applicable to the Wage Determination (WD) or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) meets the minimum wage requirement for the corresponding labor category identified in the applicable Attachment (Attachment 10 or Attachment 14). The Offeror shall match each proposed Labor Category to the applicable WD Labor Category (identified in Attachment 10) or CBA Labor Catgory (Attachment 14) and/or annotate one of the following in Column D of Attachment 7e:

a. The Offeror shall annotate “Applicable” if it feels the category proposed can be adequately mapped to an appropriate WD or CBA category/rate and shall provide the category title and rate, or

b. The Offeror shall annotate “Not Applicable” if neither the WD nor the CBA is applicable to an Offeror’s Labor Category. If not applicable the Offeror shall disclose one of the following:

i. The Offeror shall annotate “Exempt” and shall provide a detailed explanation as to why if it feels the proposed category is exempted from the WD, or CBA, or

ii. The Offeror shall annotate “SF 1444 Requested” if it believes that the proposed category requires incorporation into the applicable WD and shall provide a completed Standard Form (SF) 1444 in this Volume as well as the Cost/Price Volume IV.

L.6.2.8 If applicable, the Offeror(s) shall disclose information pertaining to the proposed Joint Venture (JV) or mentor-protégé agreement. The Offeror shall provide information identifying all affiliates and provide evidence validating the legally binding JV or mentor-protégé business relationship.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1.1 BASIS FOR AWARD

Evaluations will be conducted utilizing the best value, subjective trade-off methodology in accordance with FAR Part 15. The Government intends to award a single award of a ‘C’ Type contract, to the Offeror who is deemed responsible in accordance with the FAR; whose proposal conforms to the solicitation’s requirements; and whose proposed solution represents the best value to the Government (i.e., which provides the greatest overall benefit to the Government in response to the requirement, price and non-price evaluation factors considered).

As such, the Government may award to other than the lowest priced or highest technically rated proposal.

The ultimate source selection decision will not be made by the application of a predefined formula, but rather by the conduct of a tradeoff assessment among the evaluation criteria, and by exercise of sound business judgment on the part of the Source Selection Authority. The contract will be awarded to the offeror whose proposal represents the best overall value to the Government based on the evaluation criteria set forth herein.

NOTE: IF AN OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL OFFERS A METHOD OR APPROACH THAT

EXCEEDS GOVERNMENT’S ADVERTISED REQUIREMENTS IN SOME MANNER, THE

GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE FINAL CONTRACT PRIOR

TO AWARD IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO MAKE THOSE PROPOSED ENHANCEMENTS

THE MINIMUM GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENT UPON AWARD.

M.1.1.2 To be eligible for award, the offeror is required to meet all solicitation requirements, including all terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. The Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of the proposal(s) submitted and the availability of funds.

M.1.1.3 The Government may reject any proposal that it evaluates to be unrealistic in terms of program commitments, including contract terms and conditions, assumptions, or unrealistically high or low cost or price as assessed by the Government, such that the proposal is deemed to reflect an inherent lack of competence or failure to comprehend the complexity and risks of the program.

M.1.1.4 The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award the contract without discussions with Offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). However, the Government reserves the right to enter into discussions at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer. If discussions are to be conducted, a competitive range will be established comprised of the most highly rated proposals, based upon the ratings of each proposal against all evaluation factors and sub-factors. The decision to establish a competitive range will be made at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer.

M1.1.5 If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition.

M.1.1.6 Government exchanges with Offerors after receipt of proposals must be conducted through the Government PCO and do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer unless such a determination is made by the PCO.

M.1.1.7 All proposals shall be subject to evaluation by a team of Government evaluators, advisors and non-Government support. Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance (SETA) Contractors, specifically Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST) Inc. may assist the Government throughout the performance of any resulting contract in a support capacity. These individuals will be authorized access only to those portions of the proposal data and discussions that are necessary for them to perform their respective duties. Such firms are expressly prohibited from competing on the subject acquisition. In accomplishing their duties related to the source selection process, employees of contractor firms may require access to proprietary information contained in the Offerors’ proposals. These Government Contractors supporting the evaluation process will be required to sign and submit Source Selection Participation Agreements (SSPAs) and must disclose any associated financial interests to the Government.

M.1.0 FACTORS AND SUBFACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

The Government will evaluate each offeror’s proposals against the criteria set forth below.

Offeror’s shall utilize the Performance Work Statement to build their proposal. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror submitting the proposal that is determined to provide the best value to the Government (i.e., offers the greatest overall benefit to the Government in response to the requirement, price and non-price evaluation factors considered). As such, the Government may award to other than the lowest priced or technically outstanding proposal.

Factor 1 – Program Management

Subfactor 1.1 – Organization Structure Subfactor 1.2 – Execution Approach

Factor 2 – Technical, Operational, and Configuration Management

Subfactor 2.1 – Technical Management Subfactor 2.2 – Operational Management Subfactor 2.3 – Configuration Management

Factor 3 – Cost/Price

M.1.2. EVALUATION FACTORS AND SUBFACTORS AND ORDER

OF IMPORTANCE

RELATIVE ORDER OF IMPORTANCE

The Government will evaluate each offeror’s proposal based on the following evaluation areas (presented in their relative order of importance): Factor 1 is more important than Factor 2.

Factor 2 is more important than Factor 3. Factor 1 and Factor 2 when combined are significantly more important than Factor 3.

Factor 1 (Program Management) is divided into two (2) subfactors. Subfactors 1.1 and 1.2 are equal in importance. Each subfactor will be assessed and given a Combined Technical/Risk Rating (see M.5.1) based upon strengths, weaknesses and deficiencies as those terms are defined in Section M 6.0. An overall Combined Technical/Risk Rating will be assigned to this factor by combining the ratings of subfactors 1.1 and 1.2 in accordance with the relative order of importance.

Factor 2 (Technical, Operational, and Configuration Management) is divided into three

(3) subfactors. Subfactors 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 are equal in importance. Each subfactor will be assessed and given a Combined Technical/Risk Rating (see M.5.1) based upon strengths, weaknesses and deficiencies as those terms are defined in Section M.6.0. An overall Combined Technical/Risk Rating will be assigned to this factor by combining the ratings of subfactors 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 in accordance with the relative order of importance.

The Government will assign an adjectival rating for Factor 1 – Program Management and Factor 2 – Technical, Operational, and Configuration Management. Proposal risk will not receive a separate rating. Price will not be assigned a rating.

To receive consideration for award, a rating of no less than “Acceptable” must be achieved for Factor 1 – Program Management and Factor 2 – Technical, Operational, and Configuration Management and for any Subfactor.

As the overall adjectival rating of the non-price factors (Factors 1 and 2) among proposals tends toward equality, price will become more important in making the award determination.

Award may be made to other than the lowest-priced proposal if the Government determines that paying a price premium is warranted due to the evaluation of non-priced factors. The Government may also award to other than the highest non-priced factors rated proposal, if the Government determines that paying a price premium is not warranted.

M.2.0 FACTOR 1 – PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (VOLUME II (Amend-01)) The below sub-factors will be evaluated using the adjectival ratings in accordance with the relative importance. A final Program Management factor rating will be assigned by combining the ratings of the below sub-factors.

M.2.1 Subfactor 1.1, Organization Structure The Government will evaluate the organizational structure (inclusive of subcontractors) to ensure that the Offeror has an understanding of the labor resources required to effectively handle technical requirements, contract management, administrative responsibilities and scope of the contract. The Government will evaluate the efficiencies of the organization flow chart to ensure clearly defined lines of responsibility, clearly defined levels of decision authority, location of personnel, and the communications/interfaces. The Government will evaluate the viability and effectiveness of the company’s interface to facilitate responsiveness to issues and/or concerns between principal operating offices and the parent company if any.

M.2.2 Subfactor 1.2, Execution Approach The Government will evaluate the effectiveness of the Offeror’s execution approach for managing contract transition, surge, and prioritization of manpower resources. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s approach for phase-in and phase-out in an orderly and efficient transition, to ensure uninterrupted support. The Government will evaluate the effectiveness of the execution approach for the activation, deactivation, installation/relocation, operation, and support of TADSS at Fort Campbell, KY or outstation (option) locations.

M.3.0 FACTOR 2 – TECHNICAL, OPERATIONAL, AND

CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT (VOLUME III (Amend-01)) The below sub-factors will be evaluated using the adjectival ratings in accordance with the relative importance. A final Technical, Operational, and Configuration Management factor rating will be assigned by combining the ratings of the below sub-factors.

M.3.1 Subfactor 2.1, Technical Management The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposed technical management approach to provide effective solutions for developing, implementing and supporting (staffing) minor modifications to TADSS.

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposed approach to ensure a comprehensive approach for ensuring STIIIs personnel obtain the necessary skills and training required to maintain current, upgraded, or newly installed TADSS.

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposed approach for modifying, integrating, and maintaining Government source data (i.e. Visual, Navigation, and Department of the Army Flight Information File (DAFIF), Instrument Approach Procedure Charts, Avionics, and Digital Maps).

The Government will evaluate the Offeror's proposed approach to provide, develop, and maintain cybersecurity measures for all TADSS devices and support equipment.

M.3.2 Subfactor 2.2, Operational Management The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s detailed proposed operations, sustainment, and maintenance approach to meet contracted availability and mission requirements. The Government will also evaluate the proposed approaches to minimize costs.

The Government will evaluate this detailed proposed approach to meet the TADSS availability and contracted mission requirements. The Government will also evaluate the Offeror's approach to provide effective system level hardware and software maintenance as well as supply support for TADSS sustainment.

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s approach to provide effective solutions to forecast, identify, monitor, and resolve Diminishing Manufacturing Sources/ Material Shortages (DMS/MS) issues and systemic problems within the current TADSS.

M.3.3 Subfactor 2.3, Configuration Management The Government will evaluate the Offeror's proposed approach to provide Configuration Management (CM) of TADSS system software, hardware, and documentation during concurrent modifications.

The Government will evaluate the proposed CM processes to transition TADSS post- modification from an engineering baseline into a training baseline.

The Government will evaluate the proposed CM processes for hardware configuration identification, change management, configuration verification, and audit.

The Government will evaluate the proposed CM processes for software to provide version controls, build process, and rollback capability.

The Government will evaluate the proposed CM processes to maintain, manage, and update the logistic support package (documentation).

The Government will favorably consider proposed innovations and efficiencies that maintain current operations.

M.4.0. FACTOR 3 – COST/PRICE

M4.1 The Government’s analysis will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.404-1. The Total Evaluated Price (TEP) is the summation of:

1) All Firm-Fixed Priced CLINs for Base Period and all Option Periods,

2) Government provided amounts for all Cost type CLINs for the Base Period and all Option Period, and

3) Total price for the final 6 months of the contract period of performance to account for Option to Extend Services clause FAR 52.217-8. This price will be calculated by dividing the final option period (option year 4) for each task order in half and adding each task order’s 6 month price to the TEP. This option pricing will be added to the TEP by the Government.

The TEP will be calculated for use in evaluation of offers and will be a consideration in the best value award decision. The TEP will be used for evaluation purposes only; the TEP is not representative of the actual contractual value. Spares shall not be priced at this time. Spares will be purchased as a Provisioned Items Order (PIO) in accordance with DFARS SUBPART 217.76--Contracts with Provisioning Requirements--. The Price Factor will not have an adjectival rating assigned. Those items denoted as "Optional" in the Solicitation, Section B, will be placed into the Contract as Options. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise such options.

M.4.2 The Government will verify the proposed staffing solution in Factor 1, Program Management, matches the staffing solution priced in Factor 3, Cost/Price.

M.4.3 The Government will verify the applicable minimum labor rates outlined in Attachments 10 & 14 have been met or exceeded.

M.4.4 The Government will review the pricing submissions for completeness and compliance with Section L of the RFP. Incomplete price submissions will NOT be evaluated and the proposal may be eliminated from the competition.

M.5.0 EVALUATION RATINGS AND RISK ASSESSMENT

M.5.1. RATINGS

The rating for the Program Management and Technical, Operational, and Configuration Management Factors and Subfactors will be expressed as an adjectival assessment of Combined Technical/Risk Rating- Outstanding, Good, Acceptable, Marginal or Unacceptable.

The following rating definitions will be utilized in the evaluation of the Program Management and Technical, Operational, and Configuration Management. The Factor ratings will be a roll-up of the respective Subfactors (Combined Technical/Risk

Ratings).The combined Technical/Risk rating includes consideration of risk in conjunction with the strengths, weaknesses, significant weakness, uncertainties, and deficiencies in determining technical ratings.

Combined Technical/Risk Rating Method

Color Rating Description

Blue Outstanding…