W900KK-20-R-0011_Amendment 0013_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 0013 to Solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 is to update language in paragraphs M.2.1, M.2.2, M.8.1, and M.8.2.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 28-May-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 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

28-May-2020

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ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - ORLANDO

ATTN: BRAVO DIVISION

12211 SCIENCE DRIVE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

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

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W900KK-20-R-0011

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

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 in 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: 27 March 2020 Solicitation Question Window 2 Open: 31 March 2020 Solicitation Question Window 2 Due Date: 3 April 2020 Solicitation Amendment Posted to Address Questions: 10 April 2020 Proposal Submittal Date: 4 May 2020, no later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern Contract Award Date: ~17 December 2020 Post Award Conference: ~19 January 2021

Dates provided above preceded by an “~” represent an estimated date.

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. Ricardo Colón Acevedo:

U.S. Army Contracting Command – Orlando Telephone: (407) 208-3008 ATTN: Ricardo Colón 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 in accordance with paragraph L.1.4. 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, or PCO. Upon receipt of this notification, the Government will provide a written response as soon as practicable.

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 identified 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. Please submit Export Controlled related questions via DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) (https://safe.apps.mil/) provided that the files are unclassified. Offerors without Common Access Card (CAC) access will need to email ricardo.colonacevedo.civ@mail.mil and david.b.hector.civ@mail.mil to request a “Drop-off” link.

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 subcontractor’s 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, at a minimum, 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. Additionally, each page of the technical volume shall be marked “Unclassified/For Official Use Only”.

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 Given the COVID-19 National Emergency and widespread stay-at-home orders in affect around the country, proposals are to be submitted via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/). Only unclassified documents can be sent via DoD SAFE. Offerors without CAC cards will need to email ricardo.colonacevedo.civ@mail.mil and david.b.hector.civ@mail.mil to request a “Drop-off” link. The “Drop-off” cannot be requested earlier than 14 days before the proposal submission date outlined in paragraph L.1.4. When submitting proposals in DoD SAFE, the offeror shall include each of the points of contact within L.1.6 on the transmission.

L.1.17.2 When transmitting proposals to the Government via DoD SAFE, each volume shall be included in a separate zip folder. To the extent possible, all volumes shall be sent to the Government as part of a single DoD SAFE transmission. If the size of the proposal exceeds the 8 GB or 25 file limits specified in DoD SAFE, multiple transmissions will be acceptable. In all cases, Offerors shall include in the “Short note to Recipients” box within the DoD SAFE transmission a note substantially similar to: “XYZ Corp, Lot 1 Proposal, Transmission 1 of 1”. If a subcontractor is submitting their proposal directly to the Government via DoD SAFE, the DoD SAFE transmission note shall also indicate the name of the prime offeror.

L.1.17.3 Offerors should ensure that they select the box to “Send me an email when each recipient picks up the files” within DoD SAFE. In addition, upon having sent the proposal via DoD SAFE, offerors shall send an email addressed to the points of contact in paragraph L.1.6 notifying them that the proposal has been submitted, and citing the number of DoD SAFE transmissions it took to transmit the entire proposal.

L.1.17.4 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.1.17.4.1 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 directly to the Government in accordance with the procedures outlined above in paragraphs L.1.17.1, L.1.17.2, and L.1.17.3.

L.1.17.4.2 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.1.17.5 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).

Additionally, Offeror’s are permitted to submit a proposal as a prime contractor under either lot, and to partner with another Offeror serving as their subcontractor under either lot.

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 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 (unless otherwise noted). 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.

L.1.18.2.2.1 Offerors will be strictly held to Volume page count limits. If a page count limit is exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

L.1.18.2.2.2 Please take note of the page limitation for written responses to the Cyber Test and Evaluation (T&E) Sample Event Scenario, the Cyber Training Sample Event Scenario, and the Sample Closed Environment Challenges Scenario (maximum 15 pages each).

L.1.18.2.3 If Evaluation Notices (ENs) are issued by the Government, then page limitations will be placed on responses. The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the Offerors.

L.1.19 Page Limitation Requirements

FULL-AND-OPEN LOT 1 ONLY - BEGIN

L.1.19.1 The following Volumes of material shall be submitted:

DIGITAL MAXIMUM

VOLUME TITLE COPIES PAGES

Volume I – Technical 1 45* Volume II – Past Performance 1 50 Volume III – Small Business Participation 1 Unlimited Volume IV – Cost/Price 1 Unlimited Volume V – Administrative Information 1 Unlimited

*45 pages include written responses to the Cyber Test and Evaluation (T&E) Sample Event Scenario, the Cyber Training Sample Event Scenario, and the Sample Closed Environment Challenges Scenario (maximum 15 pages each).

FULL-AND-OPEN LOT 1 ONLY – END

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE LOT 2 ONLY - BEGIN

L.1.19.2 The following Volumes of material shall be submitted:

DIGITAL MAXIMUM

VOLUME TITLE COPIES PAGES

Volume I – Past Performance 1 50 Volume II – Technical 1 40 Volume III – Cost/Price 1 Unlimited Volume IV – Administrative Information 1 Unlimited

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE LOT 2 ONLY - END

L.1.20 Document Format Requirements

L.1.20.1 Tracking, kerning, and leading values shall not be changed from the default values of the word processing or page layout software. Document pages shall be single spaced with portrait orientation except when incorporating foldout pages, as authorized, or when incorporating a Government provided template that is incorporated via Attachment to this solicitation, which may be incorporated in its native format. It is the Government’s desire for the content of each Proposal Volume to consist of a singular PDF file that consists of the main body of their response for that Volume with the exhibits, appendices, annexes, and other attachments added as separate files, in their native format. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. Arial font is required and a 12-point minimum font size applies. Tables, charts, diagrams, drawings, figures, graphs, illustrations, headers, footers, captions, and schematics may use a reduced font size of no less than 10-point font size.

L.1.20.2 Each Volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each Volume shall be numbered sequentially (X of Y) and shall contain the company name, date and solicitation number (W900KK-20-R-0011) in the header and/or footer. Each file shall use the following page setup parameters, unless otherwise noted:

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

L.1.20.3 Legible tables, charts, diagrams, drawings, figures, graphs, illustrations, and schematics may be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed 11 x 17 inches in size. However, each 11” x 17” page counts as two (2) pages.

L.1.20.4 Each proposal Volume may contain no more than three (3) “foldout” pages. The 11” x 17” foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, diagrams, drawings, figures, graphs, illustrations, and schematics; not for pages of text. Foldout pages may use landscape orientation. Font sizes described at L.1.20.1 apply to foldouts.

There is no limitation to foldout pages included in the cost/price volume.

L.1.20.5 Cross Referencing Between Volumes

Each Volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis. Information required for proposal evaluation that is not found in its designated Volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal. For purposes of the technical volume, each of the three subfactor scenarios shall stand on their own merit and shall not cross reference between one another.

L.1.20.6 Additional Formatting Considerations

L.1.20.6.1 All price breakdown information to aid in the cost/price evaluation shall be submitted in Microsoft Office Excel Read/Write format and viewable in Microsoft Excel 2013.

L.1.20.6.2 To the extent practicable, do NOT* submit any documents in PDF format that are copied as “images.”

When creating PDF and Microsoft Office files, always create to enable textual search and copy functions. Self-extracting .exe files are not acceptable.

*Note: For those documents requiring signature, a “.pdf” of the signed document shall be scanned and filed in the appropriate Volume.

L.1.20.7 General Volume Content Requirements

L.1.20.7.1 The proposal shall consist of Volumes I through Volume V for all Offerors competing under the unrestricted Lot 1 (Full and Open). Proposals submitted by Offerors competing under the restricted Lot 2 (Small Business Set-Aside) shall consist of Volume I through Volume IV. All information shall be confined to the appropriate Volume.

L.1.20.7.2 Apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and FAR Subpart 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

L.1.20.7.3 All pages (except where specified in the Administrative Information Volume), shall be marked:

“SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION -- SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104” in the footer. Additionally, each page of the technical volume shall be marked “Unclassified/For Official Use Only”. Additional data use restrictions shall be located in the header/footer area of each page where applicable.

L.1.20.7.4 Cost/Price information shall be contained ONLY in the Cost/Price Volume, or specific documents requiring completion for the Administrative Information Volume and Small Business Participation Volume as required in these submission instructions.

L.1.20.7.5 In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one digital copy of all proposals in the Paperless Contract File (PCF).

L.1.21 Electronic Offers

L.1.21.1 It is the Government’s desire for the content of each Proposal Volume to consist of a singular PDF file that consists of the main body of their response for that Volume with the exhibits, appendices, annexes, and other attachments added as separate files, in their native format. All files shall be clearly identified with a filename appropriate to the content (e.g., Volume-1_Technical_Appendix-A).

L.1.21.2 All files transmitted to the Government as part of the proposal shall be directly supported by: MS Office 2013 Suite (MS Word 2013, MS Excel 2013); MS Project 2013; Visio; Adobe Acrobat 9.0 or later, and verified to be free of any virus or malware.

Word documents – Set "Save as type" to "Word Document (*.docx)" only.

Excel spreadsheets – Set "Save as type" to "Microsoft Excel Workbook (*.xlsx)."

Microsoft Project - There are no special “save” functions required.

L.1.21.3 Security permissions on the “.xlsx” and “.docx” files shall be set to allow the Government to select, copy, paste, and print text and graphics. Files may not be compressed.

L.1.21.4 An example of the Government’s desired file format for a Lot 1 Offeror’s Technical Volume would consist of a single zipped folder within the DoD SAFE transmission that includes four separate artifacts. For purpose of this example, the contents of the Lot 1 Technical Volume as articulated in Paragraph L.2.2 are as follows:

Cover Sheet/Title Page Changes Page Table of Contents with lists of Tables and Figures Factor 1 - Technical Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms Appendix A: NCRC EPOS Compliance Matrix Appendix B: Technical Data Assertions Appendix C: Miscellaneous Technical Agreements

The first artifact would consist of a PDF document containing the Cover Sheet/Title Page, Changes Page, Table of Contents with lists of Tables and Figures, Factor – 1 Technical, and Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. The second artifact would include Appendix A: NCRC EPOS Compliance Matrix, in native format. The third artifact would include Appendix B: Technical Data Assertions, in native format. The fourth artifact would include Appendix C, Miscellaneous Technical Agreements, in native format.

FULL-AND-OPEN LOT 1 ONLY – BEGIN

L.2 TECHNICAL – VOLUME I (FACTOR 1)

The Technical Volume shall be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity and coherence are critically important for a timely selection process. By proposal submission, an Offeror is representing a firm intent to perform and meet all the requirements specified in this solicitation. The page count limit (maximum number of pages) is described at L.1.19.1, with a note that the responses to the Cyber Test and Evaluation (T&E) Sample Event Scenario, the Cyber Training Sample Event Scenario, and the Sample Closed Environment Challenges Scenario is a maximum of 15 pages each.

Exclusions from the Technical Volume page count limit include: Cover Sheet/Title Page; Changes Page; Table of Contents with lists of Tables and Figures; Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms; Appendix A: NCRC EPOS Compliance Matrix; Appendix B: Technical Data Assertions and Appendix C: Miscellaneous Technical Agreements; pages marked “Intentionally Blank”; and, section separator pages, or other items inserted solely for the purpose of reading ease and locating sections of the proposal and other documents.

L.2.1 General Instructions

Factor 1 - Technical requires Offerors to submit a description of the technical approach which meets the requirements for each subfactor under the Technical factor. To be eligible for award, the Offeror must adhere to the directions and submit the following information under Volume I – Technical.

L.2.2 Content of Technical Volume

The Technical Volume shall be organized according to the following general outline.

Table of Contents with lists of Tables and Figures Factor 1 - Technical Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms Appendix A: NCRC EPOS Compliance Matrix Appendix B: Technical Data Assertions Appendix C: Miscellaneous Technical Agreements

L.2.3 Cover Sheet/Title Page

A Technical Volume Cover Sheet/Title Page shall apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and FAR Subpart 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

The Cover Sheet/Title Page shall be dated and clearly mark the program title (National Cyber Range Complex Event Planning, Operations, and Support); solicitation number (W900KK-20-R-0011); MATOC Lot (e.g., Full-and-Open Lot 1); proposal Volume Number, Revision Number (if applicable), and Volume Title (e.g., Volume I, Revision 1 - Technical); and, Offeror's Name.

L.2.4 Changes Page

Behind the Cover Sheet/Title Page and prior to the Table of Contents with lists of Tables and Figures include a Changes Page to document the history of all proposal modifications and revisions.

L.2.5 Table of Contents with lists of Tables and Figures

The Technical Volume shall contain a detailed Table of Contents to delineate the subparagraphs within the Volume.

The Table of Contents shall list all documents contained in the Technical Volume. The Technical Volume shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. The Table of Contents shall include a list of tables, charts, diagrams, drawings, figures, graphs, illustrations, and schematics.

L.2.6 Factor 1 – Technical

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