W900KK22R0016 Amendment 0003.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 this amendment is to include 6 additional Questions and Answ ers to Attachment 1.1.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-Nov-2022

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 W900KK22R0016

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Sep-2022

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

03-Nov-2022

CODE

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - ORLANDO

ATTN: ALPHA DIVISION

12211 SCIENCE DRIVE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

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

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See Item 6

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W900KK22R0016

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

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

The TSS-E requirement will be procured using Full and Open Competition. The Government intends to award contracts in two Lots: Lot 1 - Unrestricted and Lot 2 – Small Business. Offerors shall refer to and follow Sections L & M when submitting proposals. Only small business concerns are eligible to receive a contract award under Lot 2. Small business concerns must submit a separate proposal in order to be considered for a contract award under Lot 1.

SECTION L

A. SOLICITATION/PROPOSAL

REQUIREMENTS. L.1. Introduction and Administration.

L.1.1. These instructions apply to all offerors under Lot 1 – Unrestricted and Lot 2 – Small Business. Offerors shall demonstrate their capability, understanding and willingness to satisfactorily perform the entire TSS-E effort (includes all tasking and subtasking areas) described in the Basic MAIDIQ PWS and the Task Order PWS, referenced in Section J of this solicitation. The proposal shall be valid for three-hundred-sixty-four (364) calendar days from date of initial proposal submission.

L.1.2. The Offeror’s written proposal shall be organized as stated in paragraph L.2 below.

L.1.3. Complete proposals are due no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDST) on November 14, 2022. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure that their entire proposal is submitted prior to the proposal due date and time.

Failure of an Offeror to submit its proposal by the date and time deadline or in the manner specified in the solicitation may result in a determination that an Offeror is ineligible to be considered for award. Proposals will be handled IAW FAR 15.207.

All late proposals will be handled IAW FAR 15.208.

L.1.4. Proposals shall be submitted via email, in the formats and quantities noted below, to the email addresses listed below. Facsimile submissions will not be accepted.

ACC Orlando Attn: Mr. Michael Son (Primary) Solicitation No.: W900KK-22-R-0016 (Mark as Lot 1 - Unrestricted OR Lot 2 - Small Business) Michael.A.Son2.civ@army.mil

ACC Orlando Attn: Ms. Donna Wessel (Alternate) Solicitation No.: W900KK-22-R-0016 (Mark as Lot 1 - Unrestricted OR Lot 2 - Small Business) Donna.J.Wessel.civ@army.mil

The point of contact (POC) and alternate responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is Mr. Michael Son, email:

Michael.A.Son2.civ@army.mil and Ms. Donna Wessel, email:

Donna.J.Wessel.civ@army.mil. All questions/inquiries shall be submitted in writing NLT 4 PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDST) on October 3, 2022. The email shall contain the solicitation number in the subject line. All questions received before the question due date shall be responded to online via SAM.gov website. Answers will be posted without Offeror identification. The Government will not provide responses to questions that would reveal a potential Offeror’s confidential business strategy, technical solution, or any information that is considered unique to a particular Offeror. Questions received after the deadline may not be answered.

L.1.5. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements. Proposals shall clearly and convincingly demonstrate that the Offeror has a thorough understanding of the entire requirement and associated risks, has the resources necessary to meet the requirement, and a valid and practical solution for the requirement. Statements that the offeror understands, can, or will comply with the requirements, and statements paraphrasing the requirements or parts thereof without supporting information/narrative are considered inadequate and unsatisfactory. Mere reiteration of the requirement or standard reference material is discouraged and is considered inadequate and unsatisfactory. The Offeror shall include any data necessary to illustrate the adequacy of the various assumptions, approaches, and solutions to problems.

L.1.6. If the Offeror finds it necessary to take exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the Offeror shall clearly identify the applicable Volume and exceptions with a complete explanation of why the exception was taken, what benefit accrues to the Government (if any), and its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Offerors are cautioned that taking an exception may render the offer ineligible for award. This information shall be provided in the format below.

Solicitation Document

Page/Paragraph Requirement/Portion Rationale & Impact

Section B, PWS, Section L&M, etc.

Applicable Page and Paragraph Numbers

Identify the requirement or portion to which exception is taken

Describe the rationale and impact of the exception

L.1.7. If the Offeror’s proposal indicates that it cannot or will not meet any of the PWS requirements; provides an approach that clearly does not meet any of the PWS requirements; or, includes data which prompts the Government to question the Offeror's compliance with any of the PWS requirements, the Government may determine the proposal is non-responsive, and therefore ineligible for award.

L.1.8. Any data previously submitted in response to another solicitation or agency, request for information, or sources sought notice, should be considered as unavailable during this proposal evaluation and source selection process.

L.1.9. Information beyond what is sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal is neither necessary nor desired.

L.1.10. The Offer. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the Offeror's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP, concurrence with the Performance Work Statement, and contract type.

L.1.11. Exchanges with offerors will be IAW FAR 15.306. The Government reserves the right to hold discussions. If this occurs, a competitive range will be determined and offerors notified.. The competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency IAW FAR Part 15.306 (c)(2).

L.1.12. Debriefings. The Contracting Officer will promptly notify Offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range, whereupon the offeror may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. The Contracting Officer will notify unsuccessful Offerors who were included in the competitive range, but not selected for award in accordance with FAR 15.503(b). Upon such notification, unsuccessful offerors may request and receive a debriefing. Offerors desiring debriefing must make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable.

L.1.13. Proposals shall not contain classified information.

L.1.14. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing at the email address identified above and shall provide supporting rationale for its assessment.

L.1.15. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the web site at http://www.sam.gov.

L.1.16. Small Business Subcontracting Plan (UNRESTRICTED OFFERORS ONLY)

Large Business Offerors shall provide an Individual Small Business Subcontracting Plan meeting the requirements of FAR clause 52.219-9, DFARS clause 252.219-7003, and AFARS Appendix DD (Subcontracting Plan Evaluation Guide). Offeror’s shall ensure their Individual Small Business Subcontracting Plan includes the following requirement from AFARS Appendix DD: “A policy statement or evidence of internal guidance to company buyers that commits to complying with the Small Business Act (Public Law 99-661, Section 1207 and Public Law 100- 180).” In accordance with DFARS clause 252.219-7004, Unrestricted Offerors who are participants in the DoD Test Program for Comprehensive Small Business Subcontracting Plan, are only required to submit the current version of their DoD Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan, signed by both company officials and DCMA. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall be provided as part of Volume VII.

The Small Business Subcontracting Plan is NOT a requirement for evaluation in source selection, but rather a requirement for contract award to a Large Business Offeror. Individual Small Business Subcontracting Plan submissions shall include goals calculated as a percentage of total contract dollars, in addition to the goals established as a percentage of total subcontract dollars. Furthermore, Individual Small Business Subcontracting Plan submissions shall reflect and be consistent with the percentage and dollar value commitments stipulated in the Offeror’s proposed Small Business Participation Commitment Document. If during the responsibility determination, prior to award, the Government has questions regarding the potential awardee’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan, the communications and questions are NOT considered a part of “Discussions,” as defined in FAR 15.306, Exchanges with Offerors After Receipt of Proposals. Failure to submit and resolve differences between the Offeror’s proposed Small Business Participation Commitment Document and the Offeror’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan will result in the Offeror’s proposal to be determined non-compliant and ineligible for award. Once determined “acceptable,” the awardee’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated and made a material part of the resultant contract award.

L.2. Proposal Preparation Instructions.

L.2.1. The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of seven (7) separate volumes:

VOLUME TITLE PAGE

LIMITS

COPIES

I MAIDIQ Staffing, Recruitment, Retention Plan and Management Approach (Factor 1) Tab A, Staffing, Recruitment, Retention Plan (Subfactor 1) Tab B Management Approach (Subfactor 2)

35 1

II MAIDIQ Technical Approach (Factor 2) 35 1

III Task Order #1 or Task Order #2 Execution Plan (TOEP) (Factor 3) Tab A, Staffing & Key Personnel (Subfactor 1) Tab B, Technical Approach (Subfactor 2)

35 1

IV Small Business Participation (Factor 4 – Large Businesses ONLY)

Unlimited 1

V Past Performance (Factor 5) 15 1 VI Cost/Price (Factor 6)

Tab A, Contractor Pricing for MAIDIQ Tab B, Contractor Pricing for TO #1 Unrestricted and/or TO #2 Small Business Tab C, Summary Estimating Methodology/Price Narrative

N/A 1

VII General Tab A-Exceptions/Assumptions

N/A 1

Tab B-Standard Form (SF33) Tab C-Section K (Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors) Tab D-Organizational and Consultant Conflict Tab E-Offeror Points of Contact and Other Information Tab F-Accounting System Information Tab G – Small Business Subcontractting Plan (Large Business only)

L.2.2. Proposal Format.

(a) Offerors shall submit only an original of its proposal in the formats identified herein.

(b) Digital copies shall be provided in Microsoft Word 2007 or newer, PowerPoint, .pdf and/or Excel, in Times New Roman 12 pt font and shall adhere to all proposal preparation instructions.

(c) A cover letter signed by an official authorized to contractually bind your company. As part of that letter, please provide the following information:

(1) Numbers, and email addresses of persons to be contacted for clarification or questions.

(2) Offeror’s CAGE Code, UEI number, and Tax ID Number (TIN).

(3) A statement that the proposal is firm for a period of not fewer than 364 days.

(4) A statement of acceptance of the anticipated contract provisions and proposed schedule, or specific exceptions taken to any of the terms and conditions. Exceptions should be supported and will be evaluated as stated in Section L.9.1, below. Offerors seeking to take exception to any terms and conditions should note the cautions provided in those sections.

(5) A Standard Form 33 with Blocks 12-18 completed and signed by an official authorized to contractually bind the Offeror. Include written acknowledgement of any solicitation amendments.

(d) Indexing. Each volume shall contain a detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume.

(e) Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with a definition for each. This glossary is for informational purposes only and will not be evaluated.

(f) Cross-Reference Matrix. Each volume shall contain a cross-reference matrix to assure that all requirements are addressed and easily accessible to the evaluators. The cross reference matrix shall provide a single integrated index for the entire proposal. This matrix format shall cross-reference the proposal volumes and proposal paragraphs to the applicable Factor/Subfactor and PWS paragraph/RFP requirements. The format of the cross-reference matrix shall be identical for all volumes. This matrix is for informational purposes only and will not be evaluated.

(g) The proposal shall not exceed the page limits stated above. If the page limits are exceeded, the pages in excess of the limit will be not be read or evaluated. If discussions become necessary, page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs). The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the Offerors.

(h) Page limits include all appendices, resumes, charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, drawings, etc. Page Limits do not include covers for volumes, tables of contents, glossary of abbreviations and acronyms, indices, title pages, cross reference indices, letters of consent, client authorization letters or organizational structure history. Pages will be counted if they contain any other information, i.e., diagrams, extraneous data, etc. Pages marked “This page intentionally left blank” will not be counted.

(i) All pages shall be an 8 ½ X 11” sheet of paper. Letter size and spacing requirements for illustrations and tables can be at the discretion of the Offeror but must be easily readable. Use at least 1 inch margins on the top and bottom and 3/4 inch side margins. The contractor shall number each page in order to eliminate any confusion. In the event contractor creates an ambiguity in their numbering of pages, the Government may exercise its own discretion in counting pages.

L.3. Volume 1: Factor 1 - Staffing, Recruitment, Retention Plan And Management Approach.

This volume provides Offerors with an opportunity to demonstrate their Staffing, Recruitment, and Retention Plan and Management Approach in meeting the solicitation requirements. It shall be of sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the Offeror’s approach to Staffing, Recruitment, Retention, and Management. This volume shall be organized as follows:

L.3.1. Tab A - Staffing, Recruitment, and Retention Plan (Subfactor 1)

The Offeror shall provide a detailed Staffing, Recruitment, and Retention Plan demonstrating the Offeror’s ability to maintain an efficient staff, recruit and retain qualified/trained personnel throughout the course of the five-year ordering period to provide services for all five (5) tasking areas (and all subtasking) identified in the MAIDIQ PWS (unless small business). The plan shall include the following:

A process to hire, train, and retain an adequate number of personnel with a wide diversity of experience, education, and qualifications who are capable of successfully completing the mission requirements. This process shall include a timeline for hiring, training, and replacement of personnel during performance of the base contract and all task orders.

Resumes for the contract manager and alternate contract manager, a list of other positions the Offeror considers key, the rationale for that designation and the qualifications that will be required of these key positions (i.e., degree, certifications, licenses, relevant experience);

A Plan to hire and retain key personnel with a wide diversity of experience, education, and qualifications with proven expertise in their field to successfully meet the requirements;

Methods to reduce personnel turn-over and turbulence.

L.3.2. Tab B - Management Approach (Subfactor 2).

The Offeror shall provide their proposed management approach to monitor and manage a workforce capable of accomplishing all requirements set forth in the MAIDIQ PWS efficiently and effectively to ensure timely quality work. The approach shall include:

An organizational structure delineating lines of management authority, supervision, span of control, and accountability for the management and oversight of the MAIDIQ. The structure shall include subcontractors and/or teaming partners, if applicable;

Identify individual authorities and where decision-making authority lies within the Offeror’s organization;

Explain relationships between corporate and on-site management/administration; between/across technical disciplines; and between the prime and its subcontractors. Describe the management of subcontractors and/or teaming partners, and their integration into the overall structure

An approach to managing multiple task orders requirements covering a wide variety of tasking areas, utilizing multiple skill sets, in multiple locations simultaneously.

L.4. Volume II: Factor 2 – Technical Approach.

The Technical Approach shall be prepared in a form consistent with the Performance Work Statement and the evaluation criteria in Section M of this solicitation. The Unrestricted Offeror shall provide their technical approach to successfully perform the contract requirements for all 5 tasking areas (Sustainable Range Program, Combat Training Center Support, Mission Training Complex and LVC-IA Support, Soldier Training Support, and Training Development Support), to include all subtasking areas specified in the MAIDIQ PWS Section 5. The Small Business Offeror shall provide their technical approach to successfully perform the contract requirements for one or both tasking areas (Sustainable Range Program and/or LVC-IA Support), to include all subtasking areas specified in the MAIDIQ PWS Section 5. Each tasking area will be evaluated independently so offerors that bid two tasking areas are not given a higher "priority" than an offeror that bids only one. There is no preference for small businesses that propose to more than one tasking area. The Offeror shall address, as specifically as possible, the actual methodology it will use for accomplishing these PWS task requirements. If there are risks in the Offeror’s proposed technical approach, the Offeror shall identify the risks and provide their plan to mitigate the identified risks. The Government realizes that offerors may not have the expertise in more than one tasking area. If the small business has proposed to the other 3 tasking areas and awarded an IDIQ, they may pursue task orders under those tasking areas. There are no limitations on SBs to compete across all 5 tasking areas.

L.5. Volume III: Factor 3 – Task Order #1 (TO #1) And/Or Task Order #2

(TO #2) Execution Plan (TOEP). This volume provides Offerors with an opportunity to demonstrate their Staffing and Technical Approaches in meeting TO #1 or TO #2 Task Order requirements.

L.5.1. The TOEP shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. Legibility, clarity and coherence are very important. The Offerors responses will be evaluated against the TSS-E TOEP subfactors defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. 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 these requirements. Statements that the Offeror understands, can, or will comply with the TO#1 PWS (including referenced publications, technical data, etc.); statements paraphrasing the PWS or parts thereof (including applicable publications, technical data, etc.); and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered unacceptable. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience.

The Government will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror's proposal. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

L.5.1.2. The TOEP shall, at a minimum, be prepared in a form consistent with the PWS and the evaluation criteria for award set forth in Section M of this solicitation.

The Volume shall be prepared in an orderly format and in sufficient detail to enable the Government to make a thorough evaluation of the Offeror’s technical competence and ability to comply with the contract requirements specified in the TO #1 PWS or TO #2 PWS. The Offeror shall address as specifically as possible the actual methodology it will use for accomplishing the PWS requirements. The TOEP shall be organized according to the following general format:

Table of Contents List of Table and Drawings Cross Reference Matrix TO #1 or TO #2 TOEP SubFactor 1: Staffing and Key Personnel for TO #1 or TO #2 SubFactor 2: Technical Approach for TO #1 or TO #2

L.5.1.3. The Offeror shall provide their approach to satisfy the Government’s requirements. The approach shall demonstrate a clear understanding of the nature and scope of all the work required in the TO#1 PWS or TO #2 PWS.

L.5.1.3.1. SubFactor 1: Staffing and Key Personnel for TO #1 (PWS Section 1.6.13) or TO #2 (PWS Section 1.6.11). The Offeror shall provide a Staffing and Key Personnel Plan for accomplishing all the tasks subtasks required in the TO #1 or TO #2 PWS. The plan shall include the following:

A list of key positions, the rationale for why the Offeror has designated the position as “key”, and the qualifications that will be required of these key positions (i.e., degree, certifications, licenses, relevant experience);

A detailed list of labor categories, number of personnel proposed for each labor category, and associated labor hours deemed necessary to perform the requirements. Clearly depict in a staffing chart the total number of productive man-hours and associated Full Time Equivalents (FTE's) for each proposed labor category. All cross utilization of the labor force shall be clearly explained and depicted.

L.5.1.3.2. SubFactor 2, Technical Approach for TO #1 or TO #2. The Offeror shall provide their technical approach for completing all tasks included in the TO #1 or TO #2. The plan shall demonstrate an efficient and effective technical approach to accomplishing the tasks and subtasks defined in TO #1 or TO #2 PWS Section 5. The proposal shall demonstrate the Offeror has a clear understanding of the TO #1 or TO #2 PWS Section 5 requirements and the ability to successfully perform the tasks identified as they relate to mission.

L.6. Volume 4, Factor 4, Small Business Participation – Unrestricted Lot Only

The Offeror shall prepare and submit a standalone Small Business Participation Volume In Section VII, Tab G in accordance with the following criteria:

L.6.1.a. Small Business Offerors, within the Unrestricted Lot, shall submit a Small Business Participation Volume, which shall be completely stand-alone, and not require any reference to another source, volume, or proposal. The Small Business Participation Volume shall state only the following:

In accordance with 13 CFR § 125.3(g)(3) and FAR 15.305(a)(5), Small Business Offerors shall receive the maximum evaluation rating of OUTSTANDING, which is defined as “Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the small business objectives,” for the Small Business Participation evaluation factor, without having to submit any further information in connection with the Small Business Participation evaluation factor.

L.6.1.b. Large Business Offerors, within the Unrestricted Lot, shall submit a Small Business Participation Commitment Document, which shall be completely stand-alone, and not require any reference to another source, volume, or proposal. The information provided should assume that no cross-reference will be checked, and that all claims, approaches, and statements must be clearly articulated in their entirety within the proposal volume being submitted. The Small Business Participation Commitment Document will be incorporated by attachment into any resulting contract award; however, any past performance related information (i.e., compliance with FAR 52.219-8 and 52.219-9 requirements) will not be included.

Large Business Offerors, within the Unrestricted Lot, are required to submit a Small Business Participation Commitment Document that clearly demonstrates a viable plan for meeting or exceeding the small business participation requirement of no less than 40% of the Total Contract Value (cumulative of all delivery/task orders). The Small Business Participation Commitment Document shall delineate each 12-month period during the Five (5) Year Ordering Period. The Small Business Participation Commitment Document shall contain representation from Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Or Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZone). For example, if the total amount of delivery/task orders awarded within a 12-month period have a funded value of $1,000,000.00, the contractor should satisfy the 40% Small Business Participation requirement of at least $400,000.00 over this 12-month period.

L.6.2. Large Business Offerors shall submit a single Small Business Participation Commitment Document in accordance with DFARS 215.304. The commitment document shall include the following:

a. Type of Business of prime contractor (Check all applicable boxes):

{ } Large (Other Than Small) { } Small (also check type of small business below):

{ } Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) { } Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) { } Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) { } Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) { } Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZone)

b. Total Contract Value: $_610,000,000______

c. Dollar Value performed by Offeror as Prime Contractor: $_____________

d. Dollar Value and Percentage of Total Contract Value awarded to both large and small businesses. All percentages should use Total Contract Value as a baseline. Include only first tier subcontractors. Fill in all applicable sections of the table below.

Dollar Value Percentage of Total Contract Value Large: $ % Small:

(*See Note 01)

Total: $ 100% (*See Note 02)

*NOTE 01: Small includes: Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Veteran- Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZone). Only include once, even if the business is certified in multiple small business categories.

*NOTE 02: Include the Prime Offeror’s dollars and percentage(s). When combined, Large and Small Business totals must equal 100% of the Total Contract Value.

e. The Offeror shall populate the table below to identify all anticipated prime Offeror and subcontracted supplies/services. When combined, prime Offeror and anticipated subcontracted totals must equal 100% of the Total Contract Value. The sum of the Estimated Total Dollars for Each Service/Supply for the stated small business subcontractors should ultimately lead to achieving the Small Business Participation requirement of no less than 40% for each 12-month period during the Five (5) Year Ordering Period. The Offeror shall create as many rows and tables as necessary to adequately identify all first-tier subcontractors for each 12-month period during the Five (5) Year Ordering Period.

Pursuant to Section 8(d) of the Small Business Act, a subcontractor is considered a “small business” if it does not exceed the size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code that the prime Offeror determines for the services or supplies being acquired by the subcontract. It should be noted that the NAICS code determined for the subcontract may or may not be the same NAICS code as the one for prime Offeror’s contract with the Government.

The prime Offeror shall provide written representation (signed letter/memorandum) from each first-tier subcontractor listed as a small business in the table below, confirming their size status as a “small business”; the written representation shall be provided as part of the prime Offeror’s Small Business Participation Volume, and include the following:

(1) Statement showing the NAICS code determined by the prime Offeror for the services or supplied being acquired by the subcontract, and confirming the subcontractor does not exceed the size standard for the NAICS code

(2) Statement confirming that this certification is current, accurate, and complete

(3) Full company name, mailing address, and CAGE code of first-tier subcontractor

(4) Dated and signed by a senior company representative of the first-tier subcontractor

In lieu of the written representation, the prime Offeror may instead provide the subcontractor’s System for Award Management (SAM) profile, with FAR 52.219-1 (Small Business Program Representations) expanded to display the full text of the clause, if the SAM profile includes the NAICS code determined by the prime Offeror for the services or supplied being acquired by the subcontract; and the subcontractor represents to the prime Offeror that the SAM profile is current, accurate and complete.

12-Month Period (*NOTE: Complete a Separate Table for Each Year in Five (5) Year Ordering Period) Name of Company

(Include CAGE Code)

Anticipated NAICS Code for Each Subcontractor

Type of Service/Supply

Estimated Total Dollars for Each Service/Supply

Prime Offeror:

N/A $

Large: $ Small: $ Total: N/A N/A N/A $

L.6.3. Complexity and Variety of Small Business Work

The Offeror shall provide a description of the specific services/supplies, as well as the complexity, of the subcontracted work that will be performed by each small business firm, as defined by FAR Part 19. The description shall also describe how the subcontracted work relates to the key aspects of the Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW)/Specification associated with this RFP. Complexity is defined as the level of involvement for performance of functions provided by the small business firms. Increased complexity and variety of involvement for the performance of functions that support the growth of the small business capabilities will be rated more favorably and weighted more heavily than lower complexity or variety approaches.

L.6.4. Role of Small Business Firms and Processes

The Offeror shall provide an explanation of their process for identifying, competing, and selecting small business firms, as defined in FAR Part 19, for subcontracted work in order to meet or exceed the Small Business Participation requirements.

L.6.5. Commitment to Use Small Business Firms

The Offeror shall provide documentation regarding individual and enforceable commitments (i.e., signed letter of intent from subcontractor or teaming agreement signed by both parties) to utilize any small business firms, as defined in FAR Part 19, as subcontractors. Copies of such commitments shall be provided as part of Offeror’s Small Business Participation Volume.

L.6.6. Compliance with FAR 52.219-8 Requirements:

L.6.6.1. Offerors shall submit evidence of compliance with FAR clause 52.219-8, entitled “Utilization of Small Business Concerns,” for the past three (3) calendar years, from the release date of this solicitation, under no more than five (5) separate relevant Federal Government contracts. Relevancy is defined as efforts of the same scope of the PWS/SOW/Specification associated with this RFP.

Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Identification of small business firms previously utilized Description of the specific services/supplies provided by those small business firms Description of the complexity of the work performed by the small business firms Reporting of small business performance in Contractor Performance Assessment

Reporting System (CPARS)

History of prompt payments to small business firms.

Any information concerning long-term relationships with small business subcontractors (for example, mentor-protégé relationships), supporting the Offeror’s past utilization of small business firms on relevant contracts, should be reported.

L.6.6.2. If an Offeror has not supported contracts with FAR 52.219-8 requirements, the Offeror shall so state.

L.6.6.3. Offerors consisting of a Joint Venture (JV) shall satisfy the above requirements by submitting the information of the managing partner of the JV.

L.6.7. Compliance with FAR 52.219-9 Requirements

L.6.7.1. Offerors shall provide evidence of compliance with the requirements of FAR clause 52.219-9, entitled “Small Business Subcontracting Plan,” for the past three (3) calendar years, from the release date of this solicitation, under no more than five (5) separate relevant Federal Government contracts. Relevancy is defined as efforts of the same scope of the PWS/SOW/Specification associated with this RFP.

L.6.7.2. Evidence of FAR 52.219-9 compliance includes, but is not limited to, submission of copies of Individual Subcontracting Report (ISR), from the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS), for the past three (3) calendar years, from the release date of this solicitation, under no more than five (5) separate relevant Federal Government contracts. Offerors who are participants in the DoD Test Program for Comprehensive Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall submit a copy of the applicable DCMA Form 640, “DCMA Small Business Subcontracting Program Compliance Review,” for the past three (3) calendar years, from the release date of this solicitation; the DCMA Form 640 must include all pages showing the details of the review and include both DCMA signatures on the final page of the document. Offerors who are NOT participants in the DoD Test Program for Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan may also submit a copy of applicable DCMA Form 640, for the past three (3) calendar years, from the release date of this solicitation; the DCMA Form 640 must include all pages showing the details of the review and include all signatures on the final page of the document. Offerors that have never held a contract incorporating FAR 52.219-9 shall so state.

L.6.7.3. Evidence of FAR 52.219-9 compliance includes, but is not limited to, submission of copies of Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) reports where “Small Business Subcontracting” was evaluated, for the past three (3) calendar years, from the release date of this solicitation, under no more than five (5) separate relevant Federal Government contracts. Offerors that have never held a contract incorporating FAR 52.219-9 shall so state.

L.6.7.4. Information on any awards received, within the past three (3) calendar years, from the release date of this solicitation, for outstanding or superior support to Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZone), and if applicable, Historically Black Colleges and Universities / Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI).

L.6.7.5. Offerors not having relevant Federal Government contracts for the past three (3) calendar years, from the release date of this solicitation, that are members of a Joint Venture (JV), can satisfy the requirements to provide proof of compliance with FAR 52.219-9 by submitting ISR, SSR, or CPARS documentation from the managing partner of the Joint Venture

(JV).

L.7. Volume V: Factor 5 – Past Performance.

L.7.1. The Offeror shall provide documentation outlining the Offeror’s past performance with contracts, as a prime or major subcontractor, which are the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to one or more of the task areas being procured under this solicitation. The submittal shall include rationale supporting your assertion of relevance and how it was determined that the work performed previously was the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the work specified by this solicitation.

L.7.2. The Past Performance evaluation will be accomplished by reviewing aspects of an Offeror's recent and relevant Past Performance, focusing on and targeting performance which is relevant to the effort as it relates to the services being procured under this solicitation.

L.7.3. Past Performance information described herein is required on the offeror and all subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners proposed. The Offeror shall submit, along with the information required in this paragraph, a consent letter, executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing release of adverse past performance information to the offeror so the Offeror can respond to such information. For each identified effort for a commercial customer, the offeror shall also submit a client authorization letter, authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the Offeror's performance.

L.7.4. The offeror shall include documentation regarding their relevant past performance as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation.

The Offeror SHALL NOT go back any farther than three (3) years from proposal due date. The past performance data shall document a successful history of past contract performance.

L.7.5. In conducting the Past Performance evaluation, the Government reserves the right to use both the information provided in the offeror’s Past Performance Volume and information obtained from other sources, such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; and may be obtained from other sources available to the Government, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and/or Fee Determining Officials. The past performance evaluation team will review this past performance information and determine the quality and usefulness as it applies to performance confidence assessment. Offerors are reminded that both independent data and data provided by Offerors in their proposals may be used by the Government to evaluate Offeror past performance. However, the burden of providing thorough, complete, and current past performance information as requested in this paragraph remains with the Offerors. Proposals that do not contain the information requested by this paragraph risk rejection or a less than acceptable performance rating by the Government. All past performance comments received will be taken into account and could affect the overall rating. In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or “neutral”) past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, a neutral rating shall be considered “acceptable.”

L.7.6. Submission Requirements. The Offeror shall submit a Past Performance Volume containing the following:

Table of Contents Summary Page: describing the role of the Offeror and each subcontractor, teaming partner, and /or joint venture partner (collectively, partners) that will perform this requirement.

Consent Letters: executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing the release of past performance information so the Offeror can respond to such information

Client Authorization Letters: for each identified effort for a commercial customer authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the Offeror’s performance.

Organization Structure Change History: Many companies have acquired, been acquired by, or otherwise merged with other companies, and/or reorganized their divisions, business groups, subsidiary companies, etc. In many cases, these changes have taken place during the time of performance of relevant present or past efforts or between conclusion of recent past efforts and this source selection. As a result, it is sometimes difficult to determine what past performance is relevant to this acquisition. To facilitate this relevancy determination, include in this proposal volume a "roadmap" describing all such changes in the organization of your company and your proposed partners over the past three years. As part of this explanation, show how these changes impact the relevance of any efforts you identify for past performance evaluation/performance confidence assessment. Since the Government intends to consider present and past performance information provided by other sources as well as that provided by the Offeror(s), your "roadmap" should be both specifically applicable to the efforts you identify and general enough to apply to efforts on which the Government receives information from other sources.

Specific Relevant Contracts Format Sheets: The Offeror shall provide documentation outlining the Offeror’s and its partners’ past performance with contracts, as a prime or major subcontractor, which is the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the services being procured under this solicitation. The submittal shall include rationale supporting your assertion of relevance and how it was determined that the work performed previously was the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the work specified by this solicitation. Offerors are required to explain what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the proposed effort, and to what aspects of the proposed effort they relate.

L.8. Volume VI: Factor 6 - Cost/Price.

L.8.1 The Cost/Price Volume shall be submitted in a separate, detachable, and unclassified form for the purpose of evaluation independent of the other volumes.

There is no page limit for this volume. All information relating to cost or pricing must be included in this section of the proposal and defined as cost data. This volume shall stand alone in supporting the offeror’s approach to reasonableness and completeness of this effort. The information submitted in response to this section shall be in a format compatible with Microsoft Office. It is expected that this contract will be awarded based upon a determination that there is adequate price competition;

therefore, the offeror is not required to provide certified cost or pricing data with its proposal. If, after receipt of the proposals, the Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition does not exist in accordance with FAR 15.403-1, the offeror shall provide certified cost or pricing data as requested by the Contracting Officer.

Offerors shall submit the pricing including profit for each CLIN in the IDIQ and TO portions for the base and all option years. Details of the cost proposal will be submitted separately in the cost proposal section below.

Any Prime and Major Subcontractors files contained in the Cost/Price Volume shall not be password protected and all cell formulas and cell references shall be intact and the worksheet shall be unprotected, not locked. All Excel workbooks shall include formulas that are executable and traceable to allow the Government to test and evaluate the Offeror’s and supporting Major Subcontractor’s proposal pricing.

Offeror’s shall provide cost-element breakdowns for each proposed line item at the Task Order level.

The cost no-fee CLINs shall not include fee. Offerors shall prepare and submit a Cost/Price Volume containing the following information.

L.8.2 REMOVED

L.8.3 Cross Reference The Offeror shall provide a table showing the cross-reference between the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and CLINs at the Task Order level.

L.8.4 Unbalanced Pricing.

Offerors shall avoid presenting unbalanced pricing information. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more price element is significantly over or understated, as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques per FAR 15.404(g). Offerors are cautioned that a proposal may be rejected, if unbalanced pricing exists and the contracting officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

L.8.5 Cost Proposal Adequacy Checklist.

The Offeror shall complete the Cost Proposal Adequacy Checklist located in Section J (DFARS 252.215-7009) of the solicitation and provide with their proposal as an appendix to Offerors Cost/Price Volume. See Attachment 8.

L.8.6. Price Workbook The Offeror shall complete Attachment 7 - Cost-Pricing Workbook provided with this solicitation (to include all Worksheets within the Workbook) to submit labor categories for the entire period of performance. Offerors may not alter pre-existing formulas within the workbook except as noted in the instructions.

Narratives regarding the Cost/Price Volume may be submitted as Tab C in MS Word 2007 or higher format or as a .pdf; however, all MS Excel spreadsheets included as exhibits supporting the Cost and Price Volume (e.g., supporting basis of estimates, etc.) must be in MS Excel 2007 or higher format that is editable and executable by the Government evaluator(s), clearly showing the calculations and formulas used in each cell. There shall be no hidden formulas or protected cells. Spreadsheets shall show the formulas used to calculate the rates/factors for each entry and shall not be included as an un-executable, un-editable or flat file such as an embedded picture (Enhanced Metafile).

Mathematical explanations shall be provided for any extended formula utilized, clearly describing the functioning of the extended formula. Embedded macros should not be used. The Offeror shall include their Cage Code Number.

L.8.7. Cost/Price Proposal for Task Orders The Government’s cost/price analysis will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.404-1

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