W900KK-20-R-0011_Amendment 0004_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

The purpose of Amendment 0004 to Solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 is to: 1) Update the the Army Contracting Command - Orlando Points of Contact in various locations throughout the solicitation; 2) Provide additional clarification and instruction regarding the Solicitation Question Window s; 3) Correct an administrative error w ithin Paragraph L.1.9.4.4 w hereby L.1.6 w as referenced vice the correct Paragraph, L.1.17;

and, 4) Upate the proposal due date in Section A to reflect the 13 April 2020 due date that w as updated via A0003.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 84

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Mar-2020

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-20-R-0011

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Feb-2020

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 is extended, X 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

20-Mar-2020

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

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W900KK-20-R-0011

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 06-Apr-2020 01:00 PM to 13-Apr-2020 01:00 PM.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

The following have been modified:

F.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

This Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract includes a total potential ordering period of up to 10 years. The ordering period dates will be specified in the Ordering Clause 252-216-7006 at time of contract award.

The period of performance/ordering period below may be adjusted depending on actual date of contract award;

contract award is expected for first quarter, Government Fiscal Year 2021. The period of performance/ordering period for this contract shall be as follows:

BASE PERIOD-

CLINs 0001 (including reserved CLINs 0002-0010): The ordering period shall be from 17 December 2020 through 16 December 2025. Individual Task/Delivery Orders will specify their respective periods of performance, which may not exceed 5 years.

OPTION 1-

CLINs 1000 (including reserved CLINs 1001-1009): These CLINs are OPTION CLINs. If exercised by the Government, the ordering period shall be from 17 December 2025 through 16 December 2027. Individual Task/Delivery Orders issued during this ordering period will specify their respective periods of performance, which may not exceed 5 years.

OPTION 2-

CLINs 2000 (including reserved CLINs 2001-2009): These CLINs are OPTION CLINs. If exercised by the Government, the ordering period shall be from 17 December 2027 through 16 December 2030. Individual Task/Delivery Orders issued during this ordering period will specify their respective periods of performance, which may extend not to exceed 12 months beyond the ordering period for these CLINs set forth in this section.

F.2 DELIVERY

Unless specified otherwise by individual Task/Delivery Orders, all items shall be delivered by the Contractor, F.O.B. Destination, all transportation charges prepaid, to the destinations specified and within the time periods specified in individual Task/Delivery Orders. The term "delivery" means successful completion of all requirements set forth in the contract, to include manufacturing/installation, inspection and acceptance, as specified. Delivery is considered complete upon execution of an unconditional DD Form 250, Material Inspection and Receiving Report for items requiring submission of a DD Form 250 through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system, and/or upon receipt of a second endorsement acceptance by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), or PCO designated representative [e.g., Contract Specialist (CS), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Alternate Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR)].

F.3 TECHNICAL DATA AND INFORMATION

Technical Data and Information shall be delivered in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423, to be incorporated by reference under individual Task/Delivery Orders, and the following:

(a) The contractor shall concurrently deliver technical data and information per DD Form 1423, Blocks 12 and 13 (date of first/subsequent submission) to all activities listed in Block 14 of the DD Form 1423 (distribution and addresses) for each item. Complete addresses for the abbreviations in Block 14 are shown in paragraph (g) below.

(b) Partial delivery of data is not acceptable unless specifically authorized on the DD Form 1423, or unless approved in writing by the PCO.

(c) The Government review period provided on the DD Form 1423 for each item commences upon receipt of all required data by the technical activity designated in Block 6.

(d) A copy of all other correspondence addressed to the Contracting Officer relating to data item requirements (i.e., status of delivery) shall also be provided to the codes reflected above and the technical activity responsible for the data item per Block 6, if not one of the activities listed above.

(e) The PCO reserves the right to issue unilateral modifications to change the destination codes and addresses for all technical data and information at no additional cost to the Government.

(f) Unless otherwise specified in writing, rejected data items shall be resubmitted within thirty

(30) days after receipt of notice of rejection.

(g) DD Form 1423, Block 14 Mailing Addresses: As indicated on each DD 1423.

(1) PCO, Mr. Duane A. St. Peter, Code CCOR-CDD-B duane.a.stpeter.civ@mail.mil

(2) Contract Specialist, Mr. David Hector, Code CCOR-CDD-B david.b.hector.civ@mail.mil

(3) Contracting Officer Representative, Rolando Lopez, PEO STRI rolando.lopez39.civ@mail.mil

(4) Alternate Contracting Officer Representative, TBD

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

“Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232- 7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items—

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

Receiving Reports and Separate invoices

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial item financing, submit a commercial item financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF “combo” document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC TBD

Issue By DoDAAC W900KK

Admin DoDAAC** TBD

Inspect By DoDAAC W906ZL

Ship To Code TBD at TO Level

Ship From Code TBD at TO Level

Mark For Code TBD at TO Level

Service Approver (DoDAAC) W900KK

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) W906ZL

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC TBD

Other DoDAAC(s) Not Applicable

WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the email addresses identified below in the “Send Additional Email Notifications” field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

Name Email Phone Job Title

Rolando Lopez rolando.lopez39.civ@mail.mil (407) 284-5241 COR: Inspector / Acceptor

TBD TBD.civ@mail.mil TBD Alternate COR: Inspector / Acceptor

Duane A. St. Peter duane.a.stpeter.civ@mail.mil (407)-384-3889 KO: Acceptor

David B. Hector david.b.hector.civ@mail.mil (407)-384-3721 CS: Issue By View Only

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert “See Schedule” or “Not applicable.”)

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact.

Name Email Phone Job Title

Ron Crowder ronald.j.crowder.civ@mail.mil (407)-208-3032 Group Administrator:

(Primary)

Tom Bunch thomas.j.bunch.civ@mail.mil (407)-384-3792 Group Administrator (Alternate)

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.247-67 SUBMISSION OF TRANSPORTATION DOCUMENTS FOR AUDIT (FEB 2006)

(a) The Contractor shall submit to the address identified below, for prepayment audit, transportation documents on which the United States will assume freight charges that were paid--

(1) By the Contractor under a cost-reimbursement contract; and

(2) By a first-tier subcontractor under a cost-reimbursement subcontract thereunder.

(b) Cost-reimbursement Contractors shall only submit for audit those bills of lading with freight shipment charges exceeding $100. Bills under $100 shall be retained on-site by the Contractor and made available for on-site audits.

This exception only applies to freight shipment bills and is not intended to apply to bills and invoices for any other transportation services.

(c) Contractors shall submit the above referenced transportation documents to--

Duane A. St. Peter Branch Chief /Contracting Officer U.S. Army Contracting Command – Orlando Bravo Division 12211 Science Drive Orlando FL, 32826-3224

Office: 407-384-3889 IPhone: 407-865-0682

FAX: 407-384-5248

duane.a.stpeter.civ@mail.mil

(End of clause)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Introduction

This Section L takes precedence over any conflicting instructions found at FAR 52.215-1. The Government's solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 provides the Offeror with the following elements: Sections A - M with Exhibits and Attachments incorporated at Section J. To facilitate locating documents contained within the solicitation all attachments are numbered sequentially. Attachments 1 – 5 will be incorporated at Section J of the contracts awarded to successful Offerors.

An awardable Task Order 0001 is described at Section J of the solicitation as Attachment 6. Attachments to Task Order 0001 are described sequentially at Section J of the solicitation as Attachments 7 – 11 with Attachment 9 marked as RESERVED. However, the solicitation Attachments 7 – 11 are described as Attachments 1 – 5 in Section J of Task Order 0001, and will be relabeled as Attachments 1-5 at time of award.

Two unawardable sample Task Orders that will be used for evaluation purposes only are included at Section J as Attachment 12 for Lot 1 (Full-and Open) and Attachment 18 for Lot 2 (Small Business Set-Aside). The Sample Charleston (CHS) Site Services Model Task Order at Attachment 12 includes Attachments 13 – 17 with Attachment 13 marked as RESERVED in Section J. The sample Information Technology System Management (ITSM) Task Order at Attachment 18 includes Attachments 19 – 23 with Attachments 19 and 22 marked as RESERVED in Section J.

Additional attachments to the solicitation are necessary to conduct a source selection. They are located at Section J as Attachment 24 through Attachment 42.

Exhibits A – C shall be incorporated by reference under the contract(s) at Section J. Each order placed shall specify which of the Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLS) at Exhibit A – C are applicable to the order and therefore are incorporated by reference. At the order level an “Exhibit Supplement” shall describe differences between the CDRLs incorporated at Section J of the contract(s), and requirements under an order. For example, revised markings, mailing addresses and any other change required for performance under the order.

New CDRL(s) for work that is within the scope of the NCRC EPOS contract may be created when placing orders and incorporated at Section J of the contract, or if unique to an order incorporated at Section J of the order.

Offerors are advised that the costs of any response to, or other costs incurred as a result of responding to this solicitation, are at the Offeror’s own risk. Any costs incurred in preparing a response to this solicitation, may be attributable to Bid and Proposal (B&P) overhead costs, but may not be directly charged to any resulting awarded contract. B&P costs for this solicitation are costs covered by CAS 420/FAR 31.205-18.

L.1 Program Structure, Definitions and Objectives

L.1.1 Program Structure

This National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) Event Planning, Operations, and Support (EPOS) procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, entitled Contracting by Negotiation. The selected contract vehicle type is a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Task Order Contract (MATOC) for the procurement of services and ancillary products to be competed among companies under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a size standard of $30 million. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing computer related services (except custom programming, systems integration design, and facilities management services).

Establishments providing computer disaster recovery services or software installation services are included in this industry.

L.1.2 Definitions

L.1.2.1 “Subcontract” means any contract as defined in FAR Subpart 2.1 entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract. It includes but is not limited to purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

L.1.2.2 “Subcontractor” means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor. This includes, but is not limited to, a transfer of commercial items between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor or subcontractor.

L.1.3 Objectives

L.1.3.1 This acquisition will result in award of contracts to the successful Offerors selected through competition.

This MATOC has a total potential ordering period up to 10 years that include a base ordering period (5 years), and 2 options for ordering periods consisting of a 2-year ordering period and a 3-year ordering period.

L.1.3.2 Quantity limits for the NCRC EPOS MATOC are stated in terms of dollar value. The maximum quantity of $2.415 billion is the amount the Government anticipates to order for all NCRC EPOS requirements during the ordering period. To bind the contracts, a guaranteed minimum will be satisfied in accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(1) for each NCRC EPOS IDIQ contract holder through the award of Task Orders for the National Cyber Range Complex Innovation and Technology Council (NITC) requirement included at Section J Attachment 7.

L.1.3.3 Award Date: The anticipated award date for this requirement is 17 December 2020.

L.1.3.3.1 This information is provided for use as a basis for schedules and burden (labor, overheads, G&A, etc.)

mid-point calculations. Successful Offerors that receive an award shall not be entitled to an equitable adjustment in contract price in the event the Government awards NITC Task Order 0001 before or after the anticipated award date.

L.1.3.3.2 For proposal evaluation purposes Offerors shall prepare their proposals assuming a NCRC EPOS MATOC ordering period and NITC Task Order 0001 period of performance (PoP) start date of 17 December 2020.

Ordering period dates under the MATOC, as well as the PoP and all associated delivery dates under the NITC order are subject to change in the event the award is made prior to or after 17 December 2020. Dates may be adjusted accordingly.

L.1.4 Key Dates

Solicitation Release Date: 21 February 2020 Requests for Technical Data Deadline: 25 February 2020 Solicitation Question Window 1 Due Date: 17 March 2020 Pre-Proposal Conference Date: Cancelled Solicitation Amendment Posted to Address Questions: 25 March 2020 Solicitation Question Window 2 Open: 26 March 2020 Solicitation Question Window 2 Due Date: 1 April 2020

Solicitaiton Amendment Posted to Address Questions: 8 April 2020 Proposal Submittal Date: 13 April 2020, no later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern Contract Award Date: 17 December 2020 Post Award Conference: 19 January 2021

L.1.5 Proposal Validity

The proposal shall be valid for not less than 365 calendar days after the proposal submission date documented in Block 9 of the Standard Form 33 (SF 33).

L.1.6 Points of Contact

The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) for this solicitation is Mr. Duane A. St. Peter:

U.S. Army Contracting Command – Orlando Office: (407) 384-3889 ATTN: Duane A. St. Peter, Contracting Officer Email: duane.a.stpeter.civ@mail.mil Bravo Division (CCOR-CDD-B)

W900KK-20-R-0011

12211 Science Drive Orlando FL, 32826-3224

The ACC-ORL Contracting Center point of contact (POC) for this solicitation is Mr. David B. Hector:

U.S. Army Contracting Command – Orlando Telephone: (407) 384-3721 ATTN: David B. Hector, Contract Specialist Email: david.b.hector.civ@mail.mil Bravo Division (CCOR-CDD-B)

W900KK-20-R-0011

12211 Science Drive Orlando FL, 32826-3224

The Contracting Center alternate point of contact (APOC) for this solicitation is Mr. Ricard Colon Acevedo:

U.S. Army Contracting Command – Orlando Telephone: (407) 208-3008 ATTN: Ricardo Colon Acevedo, Contract Specialist Email: ricardo.colonacevedo.civ@mail.mil Bravo Division (CCOR-CDD-B)

W900KK-20-R-0011

12211 Science Drive Orlando FL, 32826-3224

THE PCO, MR. DUANE A. ST. PETER, (407) 384-3889, AND THE DESIGNATED CONTRACT

SPECIALISTS (POC AND APOC) AS LISTED HEREIN ARE THE SOLE GOVERNMENT POINTS OF

CONTACT FOR THIS SOLICITATION.

L.1.7 General Guidance

L.1.7.1 This section provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. The Offeror's proposal must include all data and information requested and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. The Offeror shall not submit additional proposal information that is not specifically requested by this solicitation. Such additional proposal information will not be considered during the evaluation process. The Offeror’s proposal shall be compliant with these submission instructions (Section L) and shall meet requirements as stated for NCRC EPOS.

L.1.7.2 In presenting material in their proposal, Offerors are advised that quality of information is more important than quantity. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated assertions. Elaborate brochures or presentations, detailed art work and other documents beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal are unnecessary and are not desired.

L.1.7.3 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.

L.1.7.4 The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather, shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet the NCRC EPOS requirements. Paraphrasing the Performance Work Statement(s) or parts thereof is inadequate, as are phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well-known techniques will be used.”

L.1.7.5 Clarity and readability are very important. The Government will not infer meanings from vague or ambiguous language. Statements that the prospective Offeror understands, can or will comply with the specifications are considered inadequate and unsatisfactory. Mere reiteration of the requirement or standard reference material is discouraged and may be considered inadequate and non-compliant. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to present enough information to be meaningfully evaluated without discussions.

L.1.7.6 Offerors must assume any data they have previously submitted in response to another solicitation, whether to: Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center (TRMC), the Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), Project Manager Cyber, Test, and Training (PM CT2) [previously known as Project Manager Instrumentation, Targets, Threat Simulators, and SOF Training Systems (PM ITTS)], U.S. Army Contracting Command – Orlando (ACC-ORL), or another agency should be assumed 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. Any references to sources not provided with an Offeror’s proposal will not be considered.

L.1.8 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 Offeror’s proposal and information received in support of the past performance evaluation. The use of hyperlinks in any document that link to material outside of that document is prohibited. The Government will not assume that an Offeror has proposed anything that is not expressly stated in its proposal.

OFFERORS ARE HEREBY ON NOTICE THAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL PERFORM AN INITIAL

ASSESSMENT OF ALL OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE

SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS. 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 UNEVALUATABLE AND MAY BE ELIMINATED FROM

THE COMPETITION WITHOUT FURTHER EVALUATION, AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE

PROCURING CONTRACTING OFFICER

L.1.9 General Instructions

L.1.9.1 Submission of the digital proposal is due no later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern (Orlando, FL), on 13 April 2020 to the POCs listed at paragraph L.1.6, above. The Government may issue one or more Solicitation Amendment(s) prior to the deadline for final proposal submissions based upon the questions received. However, the Government does not anticipate that the closing date for receipt of offers will be extended.

L.1.9.2 If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the PCO in writing with supporting rationale. Use of e-mail for PCO notification citing the solicitation number in the subject line is encouraged when a discrepancy is noted. A courtesy copy of all e-mail correspondence submitted to the PCO regarding discrepancies shall be provided to the POC and APOC. Please follow the e-mail with an immediate telephone call to the POC, APOC and PCO. Upon receipt of this notification, the Government will provide a written response within five business days from receipt of the e-mail.

L.1.9.3 Offerors shall not make any changes to the solicitation. Any objections to the terms and conditions of the solicitation should be addressed to the Contracting Officer prior to the Proposal Submittal Date. The Offeror shall identify any exceptions to the terms and conditions set forth in this solicitation, the remedy sought and the impact if the Government does not concur with the exceptions. The Offeror shall advise of any exceptions filed by their subcontractors and the Offeror’s resolution of the exceptions. The Government does not envision any changes to the terms and conditions and any changes proposed to the terms and conditions will not be accepted or made.

L.1.9.4 Questions and comments regarding the solicitation shall be submitted in writing using the NCRC EPOS Solicitation Comment Form, listed at Section J as Attachment 24. A separate NCRC EPOS Solicitation Comment Form shall be submitted for each question or comment.

L.1.9.4.1 If an Offeror perceives a question/comment may reveal proprietary or protected information, it must clearly mark the subject sentence or paragraphs and notify the Government that it considers the information proprietary. If the Government does not agree the information is proprietary the Government may choose not to respond to the question/comment.

L.1.9.4.2 If the Government deems one or more questions or comments are appropriate, the question(s)/comment(s) and a Government response will be published through the issuance of an update to the solicitation announcement prior to the deadline for final proposal submissions provided those questions are received by the due dates outlined in Paragraph L.1.4. Questions and/or Comments that result in a change to the solicitation shall be published to beta.SAM.gov as an amendment to the solicitation.

L.1.9.4.3 Offerors shall submit questions and comments regarding this solicitation by electronic mail addressed to all three POCs ideitnfied in Paragraph L.1.6 citing the solicitation number W900KK-20-R-0011 in the subject line.

L.1.9.4.4 Questions or comments may not be submitted via e-mail if the content reveals technical data that may be considered Export Controlled: Offerors shall hand carry and/or mail digital copies of the NCRC EPOS Solicitation Comment Form(s) on DVD-R/CD-ROM. If a NCRC EPOS Solicitation Comment Form is mailed in accordance with L.1.17, Offerors shall ensure adequate planning to make certain that the Government is in receipt by the due dates outlined in Paragraph L.1.4.

L.1.9.4.5 Questions and Comments received after the due dates outlined in Paragraph L.1.4 may not be answered prior to proposal submission or at all. Questions that are received after the first question window closes and before the second window opens will not be considered. Offeror’s are encouraged to review the contents of the Government’s answers to the questions before submitting any additional questions in the second question window.

Accordingly, Offerors are encouraged to carefully review all solicitation requirements and submit questions to the Government early in the proposal preparation cycle.

IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS/COMMENTS AND THE

SOLICITATION, THE SOLICITATION (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS) SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE.

L.1.9.5 The Offerors shall ensure that each proposal Volume submitted contains only the information relevant to that specific Volume. The Offerors are cautioned that each Volume of the proposal is evaluated stand-alone against the criteria set forth in Section M of the solicitation and the evaluators for one Volume may be different than the evaluators of another Volume. It is incumbent upon the Offerors to ensure they properly submit their proposals. If the data is not contained in the appropriate Volume of the proposal it will not be evaluated.

L.1.9.6 The Government may reject any proposal that is evaluated to be unachievable in terms of program commitments and technical capability, including contract terms and conditions.

L.1.9.7 The successful Offeror will be required to comply with all aspects of the requirements documents for the NCRC EPOS contract, and Task Order 0001 for NITC resulting from this solicitation. Features offered beyond the requirements of this solicitation that are determined to be beneficial to the Government may be incorporated into the resultant contract/order and may result in an amendment to the PWS and other requirement documents for the contract/ order.

L.1.10 Government Furnished Information (GFI)

L.1.10.1 In support of proposal preparation, Offerors may submit a request to obtain Export Controlled / Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) such as Performance Work Statements, Government provided Technical Data and other documents on the GFI List. The deadline for the initial request is 25 February 2020: establishment of a date is intended to streamline the delivery of documents when requested. Requests will be honored after 25 February 2020.

L.1.10.1.1 To obtain the GFI, all Offerors shall complete a NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement (see Section J, Attachment 25). All initials and signatures on the NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement must be hand-written:

typed entries will be considered non-compliant and the document will not be processed.

L.1.10.1.2 Offerors shall submit the completed NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement to the POCs identified in Sections L.1.6, with the solicitation number in the subject line. The email shall also include a copy of the Offeror’s current DD Form 2345 that has been approved by the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program (DLA

JCP).

L.1.10.1.3 The Government intends to distribute GFI electronically via DoD SAFE to the Data Custodian named in Block 3a on the Offeror’s current DD Form 2345 that has been approved by (DLA JCP. The GFI will be delivered to the e-mail address listed in Block 3d on the DD Form 2345.

L.1.10.1.4 The Offeror’s Data Custodian may appoint one person as an Alternate Data Custodian. Only the Requesting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Authorized Technical Point of Contact (POC), or Alternate Requesting U.S. DoD Contractor Authorized POC named on the NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement may be appointed as an Alternate Data Custodian. A written notice of the appointment shall be provided by the Data Custodian via e-mail to the POCs identified at L.1.6 when the request for GFI is submitted with the NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement and DD Form 2345 attached. When an Alternate Data Custodian is identified by name an e-mail address and telephone number must be provided. The GFI will only be distributed to the designated alternate.

L.1.10.1.5 The Government will only disseminate GFI to the Offeror. The Offeror is the prime contractor that intends to sign the Standard Form 33 in Block 17 and submit its proposal to the Government.

L.1.10.1.6 The Offeror shall be responsible for managing the GFI in accordance with the NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement. The Offeror may obtain Government approval to release the GFI to subcontractors. To obtain approval, the Offeror must submit a copy of the subcontractors current DD Form 2345 that has been approved by DLA JCP. A request for approval to release GFI to subcontractors shall be submitted at the same time the Offeror submits their own NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement and DD Form 2345. The e-mail request to release GFI must include a complete list of subcontractors at all levels/tiers.

L.1.10.1.7 The Offeror must flow down a copy of their approved NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement to each subcontractor that will receive GFI when distributing documents referenced in the agreement. Subcontractors at all levels shall comply with the terms and conditions in the NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement. The Offeror’s Data Custodian/Alternate Data Custodian shall be responsible for distributing GFI and a copy of the approved NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement to subcontractors.

NOTE: EXPORT CONTROLLED TECHNICAL DATA MAY NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE BE

DISTRIBUTED VIA E-MAIL.

L.1.10.1.8 The GFI available for proposal preparation is to be provided by the Government as a courtesy and is made available only for those approved Offerors and subcontractors that wish to utilize it for proposal assistance.

The Government will not guarantee that the data made available represents the most recent version or that it conveys a complete system, subsystem or architecture. Offerors shall not assume or expect that any data provided constitutes technical direction on the part of the Government. This information is provided only for the purpose of assisting Offerors in gaining a better understanding from a technical perspective. The Government will not accept responsibility for any errors or misleading assumptions proposed by the Offerors from information derived from the

GFI.

L.1.10.2 Security Clearance Requirements

Contractor employees working under the resultant contracts/orders must have a Secret Security Clearance issued by the U.S. Government. Orders placed under each contract may require clearances for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI): specific security clearance requirements shall be identified in the associated Performance Work Statement (PWS) and DD Form 254, entitled Department of Defense (DoD) Contract Security Classification Specification. Some of the efforts under this contract are subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), and are export controlled. Therefore, this acquisition is restricted to responsible U.S.

DoD contractors only.

L.1.11 Classified Information

Classified information shall not be provided in this solicitation or in any Government Furnished Information (GFI) provided under this solicitation. Classified information is not required in the Offeror’s proposal, or any response to this solicitation, nor shall it be submitted.

L.1.12 Discussions and Competitive Range Approaches

L.1.12.1 In accordance with FAR Clause 52.215-1, entitled Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition, the Government may evaluate proposals and make awards without conducting discussions with Offerors (except Clarifications as described in FAR Subpart 15.306(a)). Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms.

L.1.12.2 If the Source Selection Authority (SSA) determines that discussions are necessary, then a competitive range will be established by the PCO before entering into discussions.

L.1.12.3 Discussion format (written, face-to-face, or teleconference), is at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer. If discussions are conducted face-to-face, or via teleconference, the PCO will schedule the discussion sessions, and each Offeror will be notified of the time and place at least five (5) business days prior to their discussion session. The PCO will provide additional instructions with the notification. Discussions may take place at a facility of the Government’s choosing in Orlando, Florida.

L.1.13 Determination of Competitive Range

L.1.13.1 Proposals shall be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.305(a), and, if discussions are to be conducted, establish the competitive range. Based on the ratings of each proposal against all evaluation criteria, the Contracting Officer shall establish a competitive range comprised of all of the most highly rated proposals, unless the range is further reduced for purposes of efficiency pursuant to paragraph (c)(2) of this section.

L.1.13.2 After evaluating all proposals in accordance with FAR 15.305(a) and FAR 15.306(c)(1), the Contracting Officer may determine that the number of most highly rated proposals that might otherwise be included in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted. Pursuant with FAR 52.215-1(f)(4)), the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals (10 U.S.C. 2305(b)(4) and 41 U.S.C. 3703).

L.1.14 Debriefings

The PCO will promptly notify Offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range in accordance with FAR 15.503(a), whereupon they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. Upon award of the NCRC EPOS contracts and NITC Task Order 0001, the PCO will notify unsuccessful Offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.503(b). Upon such notification, unsuccessful Offerors may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.506. Offerors desiring a debriefing must make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or FAR 15.506, as applicable. Debriefing format is at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer. Debriefings may take place at a facility of the Government’s choosing in Orlando, Florida.

L.1.15 Use of Non-Government Advisors During Source Selection

Offerors are advised that employees of the firms identified below may serve as Non-Government Advisors in the source selection process. These individuals will be authorized access only to those portions of the proposal data and discussions that are necessary to enable them to perform their respective duties. Such firms are expressly prohibited from competing on the subject acquisition unless the Contracting Officer has determined the possibility of an actual or potential Organization Conflict of Interest (OCI) has been mitigated.

L.1.15.1 In accomplishing their duties related to the source selection process, the aforementioned Firms may require access to proprietary information contained in the Offerors' proposals. Therefore, pursuant to FAR 9.505-4, these Firms must execute an agreement with each Offeror that states that they will (1) protect the Offerors’ information from unauthorized use or disclosure for as long as it remains proprietary and (2) refrain from using the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished. To expedite the evaluation process, each Offeror must contact the points of contact for each company listed below at L.1.15.1.1 and L.1.15.1.2 to affect execution of such an agreement prior to the submission of proposals. Each Offeror shall submit copies of the agreement with their proposal.

L.1.15.1.1 Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Support Contractor Personnel.

COLSA Corporation 6728 Odyssey Drive Huntsville, AL 35806-3302

Mr. Tim Magnusson Director of Contracts Email: tmagnusson@colsa.com Phone: 256-964-5276

L.1.15.1.2 Federally Funded Research and Development Center Personnel.

MITRE Corporation 7525 Colshire Drive McLean, Virginia 22102-7539

(703) 983-6000

Mr. Robert A. Orlosky, Jr.

Contracts Manager Email: rorlosky@mitre.org Phone: 703-983-7622

NOTE: This requirement shall flow down to all Subcontractors.

L.1.15.2 Submission of an offer shall constitute consent to the disclosure of proprietary information to the non-government advisors participating in the source selection. If the Offeror is not willing to provide this consent, written notification to the PCO is required no later than 15 days prior to the proposal delivery date.

L.1.16 Financial Responsibility

DCAA may be requested to perform a Financial Capability Risk Assessment for the Prime Offeror. The Prime Offeror must be deemed financially responsible by the Contracting Officer.

L.1.17 Proposal Submission

L.1.17.1 Proposals submitted by e-mail or facsimile will not be accepted. Proposals shall be submitted by 1:00 PM Eastern on 13 April 2020.

L.1.17.2 Proposals that are mailed shall be submitted to the PCO. The PCO’s mailing address is located at paragraph L.1.6. When submitting by mail, Offerors shall ensure its proposal is received at the designated Government office no later than the due date and time. The Offeror shall mark the outside shipping container with the solicitation number (W900KK-20-R-0011). The Offeror shall submit via a parcel service with tracking capability: the service shall ensure a signed, dated and time stamped receipt is required by the respective POC, APOC, or PCO upon delivery and both the Government and the Offeror shall be provided a copy of the receipt.

L.1.17.3 For a hand-carried proposal, the Offeror shall submit directly to the Contract Specialists (POC, APOC) or PCO no later than 1:00 PM Eastern on 13 April 2020. The physical address is:

Partnership II Building 3100 Technology Parkway Orlando, FL 32826

L.1.17.4 If a proposal is hand carried, the Offeror shall notify the PCO and the Contract Specialist (POC/APOC), identified at paragraph L.1.6 above, by e-mail no less than two business days in advance of its intent to hand deliver its proposal. The e-mail must include the name and phone number of the individual delivering the proposal. Hand carried submissions must be coordinated no later than 1:00 PM Eastern on 9 April 2020. Early coordination and delivery is highly encouraged.

L.1.17.5 The POC/APOC will meet the Offeror’s designated representative for delivery in the lobby of the Partnership II building, or at another location agreed to by the parties during coordination. The Contract Specialist will confirm the identity of the person making delivery and annotate their name, date and time of proposal receipt and number of DVD-Rs/CDs received on the NCRC EPOS Proposal Receipt Form. The Contract Specialist and Offeror’s designated representative for delivery shall sign the NCRC EPOS Proposal Receipt Form. The Contract Specialist will provide a copy of the NCRC EPOS Proposal Receipt Form to the Offeror’s designated representative for delivery. The Contract Specialist’s signature only denotes the receipt of the proposal; she/he is not responsible for the proposal delivery content or condition.

L.1.17.6 Offerors shall be responsible for submitting complete proposal packages containing all components of the proposal inclusive of any team member or subcontractor proposal information.

L.1.17.6.1 Pricing data, or other information which may be considered proprietary by joint venture partners, or subcontractors shall be submitted with the Prime contractor’s proposal. A joint venture partner, or subcontractor proposal may be submitted in a separate sealed envelope by the Offeror. Or proposal information can be directly submitted by the joint venture partner, or subcontractor to the Government POCs listed in paragraphs L.1.6.

L.1.17.6.2 Please note that failure of a joint venture partner, or subcontractor to submit proposal information in accordance with the date and time deadlines and the manner specified in the solicitation may result in a non-compliant determination of the Offeror’s entire proposal.

L.1.17.7 Multiple offers or alternative offers will not be accepted. However, eligible Offerors may submit a separate proposal in both the unrestricted Lot 1 (Full-and-Open) and restricted Lot 2 (Small Business Set-Aside).

L.1.18 Proposal Volumes

The NCRC EPOS MATOC will be comprised of two distinct Lots. Accordingly, this solicitation contains proposal instructions required for all Offerors, as well as specific instructions for each Lot and its respective proposal Volumes.

Differences between the two Lots are annotated by FULL-AND-OPEN LOT 1 ONLY or SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE LOT 2 ONLY by applicable paragraph. If a paragraph is not designated as FULL-AND-OPEN LOT 1 ONLY, or SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE LOT 2 ONLY, then the paragraph applies to both Lots.

Offerors that are eligible and plan to compete for an award in both the unrestricted Lot 1 (FULL-AND-OPEN) and restricted Lot 2 (SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE) must submit a separate proposal for each Lot. Each digital proposal shall clearly be identified by annotating FULL-AND-OPEN LOT 1 or SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE LOT 2 on the electronic media (e.g., DVD-R, CD-ROM), and the Cover Sheet/Title Page of each proposal Volume and in the header of each page.

L.1.18.1 Volume Submissions

FULL-AND-OPEN LOT 1 ONLY - BEGIN

L.1.18.1.1 The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of five (5) Volumes:

Volume I – Technical Volume II – Past Performance Volume III – Small Business Participation Volume IV – Cost/Price Volume V – Administrative Information

FULL-AND-OPEN LOT 1 ONLY – END

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE LOT 2 ONLY - BEGIN

L.1.18.1.2 The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of four (4) Volumes:

Volume I – Past Performance Volume II – Technical Volume III – Cost/Price Volume IV – Administrative Information

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE LOT 2 ONLY – END

L.1.18.2 Written Proposal Submission Requirements

L.1.18.2.1 All information shall be confined to the appropriate proposal Volume. The Offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Each Volume of the proposal shall consist of a Cover Sheet/Title Page;

Changes Page; Table of Contents with lists of Tables and Figures; a Volume specific evaluation factor narrative content; and, a Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. Additional information concerning proposal Volume unique content is described in the volume details that begin at L.2 below.

L.1.18.2.2 Each Volume shall be submitted as a digital copy only (no hardcopies). Any pages that are changed (as a result of proposal modification/revision or negotiations) shall be clearly marked by a vertical line in the right margin of the page. The modified/revised pages shall be dated. The modification/revision date for pages that are changed shall correspond with the date information entered on the Volume Changes Page. When Offerors incorporate modifications/revisions care must be taken not to exceed page limits for the proposal Volumes.

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