W900KK-23-R-0005_Amd_0006_20230125.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 A0006 is to incorporate changes to the follow ing documents: 1) W900KK23R0005_CBID_III_conformed_at_Amd_0006_20230125; 2) W900KK23R0005_Attach_08_CBIDIII_WP_Task_Order_20230125; 3) W900KK23R0005_Attach_23_CBIDIII_Past_Performance_Questionnaire_Cover_Letter_20230125; 4) W900KK23R0005_Attach_29_CBIDIII_RFP_Price_Workbook_Rev_3_20230125; and, 5) W900KK23R0005_Attach_32_Questions_and_Answ er_20230125. Please note Q&A changes w ith yellow highlight.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 37

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Jan-2023

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 W900KK23R0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Nov-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

25-Jan-2023

CODE

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - ORLANDO

ATTN: ALPHA DIVISION

12211 SCIENCE DRIVE

ORLANDO FL 32826-3224

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been modified:

B.1 All rates, as proposed (or negotiated, if applicable) in the Price Workbook will be binding for the life of the contract and be used as maximum allowable ceiling rates when pricing all future task orders. The rates will be incorporated into Section J of the awarded CBID III contract in the Rate Guide at Attachment 4.

B.1.1 For the purposes of evaluation, the rates proposed by each Offeror will be used to calculate the Total Evaluated Price, including the price for each ordering period and the initial task order. The following statement will be incorporated into the subsequent contract:

B.1.2 Labor categories and fully burdened labor rates incorporated as an attachment to the CBID III contract as maximum allowable ceiling rates are to be used when pricing task orders. Additional labor categories and labor rates may be proposed, negotiated and incorporated at the Task Order/Delivery Order level if deemed necessary and acceptable by the Government to accomplish the task order requirements. The rates proposed for the additional labor categories should be commensurate with the pricing/estimating methodology employed to establish the rates awarded with the basic contract. Any new rates will be evaluated for fair and reasonableness, in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.4.

B.2 Offerors shall not provide pricing for the CLINs within Section B of the Solicitation. All pricing shall be completed via Attachment 29, CBID III Price Workbook.

B.3 The Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed below have been established as Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for the sole purpose of facilitating administration of the IDIQ Contract within the Government’s Procurement Desktop Defense System (PD2) software system. The Government anticipates travel CLINs will be Cost (no-fee)-type.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

CBID III SINGLE AWARD INDEFINITE-DELIVERY INDEFINITE-QUANTITY CONTRACT

LIST OF EXHIBITS & ATTACHMENTS Pages Date

Attachment 01 CBID III IDIQ PWS 50 13-JAN-2023 Attachment 02 CBID III IDIQ QASP 17 4-NOV-2022 Attachment 03 CBID III DD 254 and Continuation Sheet 11 4-NOV-2022 Attachment 04 CBID III Rate Guide TBD Upon Award Attachment 05 CBID III Property Management Plan TBD Upon Award Attachment 06 OCI Mitigation Plan TBD TBD Attachment 07 Contractor’s Proposal TBD TBD

W900KK-23-D-0TBD-W900KK23F0TBD, CBID III TASK ORDER 0001 – WHITE PAPER

LIST OF EXHIBITS & ATTACHMENTS Pages Date

Attachment 08 CBID III WP Task Order 13 25-JAN-2023 Attachment 09 CBID III WP Exhibit A CDRL 1 4-NOV-2022 Attachment 10 CBID III WP PWS 7 13-JAN-2023 Attachment 11 CBID III WP QASP 17 4-NOV-2022 Attachment 12 Reserved 1 4-NOV-2022

VISUAL AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA INSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT

AND AUTOMATED ELECTRONIC CLASSROOM (VACR IMI & AEC) SAMPLE TASK ORDER

LIST OF EXHIBITS & ATTACHMENTS Pages Date

Attachment 13 VACR IMI & AEC Sample Task Order 16 13-JAN-2023 Attachment 14 VACR IMI & AEC Exhibit A CDRLs 9 13-JAN-2023 Attachment 15 VACR IMI & AEC Exhibit B CDRLs 13 4-NOV-2022 Attachment 16 VACR IMI & AEC Exhibit C CDRLs 12 4-NOV-2022 Attachment 17 VACR IMI & AEC PWS 57 13-JAN-2023 Attachment 18 VACR IMI & AEC QASP 18 4-NOV-2022 Attachment 19 TC 3-01.80 – Visual Aircraft Recognition 192 5-MAY-2017

SOURCE SELECTION DOCUMENTS

LIST OF EXHIBITS & ATTACHMENTS Pages Date

Attachment 20 CBID III Solicitation Comment Form 1 4-NOV-2022 Attachment 21 CBID III Compliance Matrix 5 13-JAN-2023 Attachment 22 CBID III List of Past Performance Contracts 1 4-NOV-2022 Attachment 23 CBID III Past Performance Assessment Questionnaire 1 25-JAN-2023 Cover Letter Attachment 24 CBID III Past Performance Assessment Questionnaire 6 4-NOV-2022 Attachment 25 CBID III Past Performance Contract Description 1 4-NOV-2022 Attachment 26 CBID III Sample Consent Letter 1 4-NOV-2022 Attachment 27 CBID III DCMA Form 1619 Subordination Agreement 2 4-NOV-2022 Attachment 28 CBID III DCMA Form 1620 Guaranty Agreement for 4 4-NOV-2022 for Corp Guarantor Attachment 29 CBID III Price Workbook – Revision 3 18 25-JAN-2023 Attachment 30 CBID III DCMA Standard Form (SF) 1408 2 4-NOV-2022 Attachment 31 CBID III Security Self-Vetting Form 1 4-NOV-2022 Attachment 32 CBID III Questions and Answers 86 25-JAN-2023

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

This Section L takes precedence over any conflicting instructions found at FAR 52.215-1.

The Government's solicitation W900KK-23-R-0005 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 – 7 will be incorporated at Section J of the contract awarded to a successful Offeror.

An awardable Task Order 0001 is described at Section J of the solicitation as Attachment

8. Attachments to Task Order 0001 are described sequentially at Section J of the solicitation as Attachments 9 – 12. However, the solicitation Attachments 9 – 12 are described as Attachments 1 – 4 in Section J of Task Order 0001 and will be relabeled as Attachments 1 - 4 at time of award. One unawardable sample Task Order that will be used for evaluation purposes only is included at Section J as Attachment 13. The Sample Task Order at Attachment 13 includes Attachments 14 – 19.

Additional attachments to the solicitation are necessary to conduct a source selection.

They are located at Section J as Attachment 20 through Attachment 32. Attachment 8 through Attachment 31 will be deleted from Section J of the Awarded CBID III contract.

Offerors are advised that the costs of any response to, or other costs incurred because 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.1.0 INTRODUCTION AND ADMINISTRATION

L.1.1 This Computer Based Instructional Development III (CBID III)) procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, entitled Contracting by Negotiation. The selected contract vehicle type is a single-award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

L.1.1.1 The CBID III requirement is being pursued competitively as a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a single-award to a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) concern under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541519, Other Computer Related Services, with a size standard of $30 million.

L.1.1.2 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 Objectives.

L.1.2.1 This acquisition will result in award of a contract to the successful Offeror selected through competition. This CBID III IDIQ contract has a total ordering period up to five

(5) years.

L.1.2.2 Quantity limits for CBID III are stated in terms of dollar value. The maximum quantity of $49,300,000.00 is the amount the Government anticipates ordering for all CBID III requirements during the ordering period. The selected contractor is guaranteed a minimum award which will be through the CBID III White Paper requirement included at RFP Section J, Attachment 8 – Attachment 12. No other awards are guaranteed under this awarded IDIQ contract.

L.1.3 Key Dates.

Solicitation Release Date 4 November 2022 Solicitation Question Due Date, no later than 1:00 PM Eastern 18 November 2022 Solicitation Amendment Posted to Address Questions 13 January 2023 Proposal Submittal Date, no later than 1:00 PM Eastern 13 February 2023 Contract Award Goal 30 June 2023 Post Award Conference 30 July 2023

L.1.4 Proposal Validity.

The proposal shall be valid for not less than 270 calendar days after the proposal submission date documented in Block 9 of the Standard Form 33 (SF 33).

L.1.5 Points of Contact. All communications between Offerors and the Government pertaining to this CBID III solicitation, its attachments and all amendments shall be through the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and the designated Contract Specialist (CS).

L.1.5.1 The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) for this solicitation is Mr. Robert D.

Baird:

U.S. Army Contracting Command-Orlando Office: (407) 208-3485 / Cell (313) 549-0740 ATTN: Robert D. Baird, Contracting Officer Email:

robert.d.baird10.civ@army.mil Alpha Division (CCOR-CDD-A)

W900KK-23-R-0005

12211 Science Drive, Orlando, FL, 32826-3224

L.1.5.2 The Contract Specialist (CS) for this solicitation is Mr. Tommy L. Williams:

U.S. Army Contracting Command-Orlando Office: (407) 208-3466 ATTN:

Tommy L. Williams, Contract Specialist Email:

tommy.l.williams15.civ@army.mil Alpha Division (CCOR-CDD-A)

W900KK-23-R-0005

12211 Science Drive, Orlando, FL, 32826-3224

L.2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION.

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 shall 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 mailto:robert.d.baird10.civ@army.mil mailto:tommy.l.williams15.civ@army.mil

CBID III.

L.2.1 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 artwork, and other documents beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal are unnecessary and are not desired.

L.2.2 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.2.3 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 CBID III 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.2.4 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.2.5 Offerors must assume any data they have previously submitted in response to another solicitation, whether to: Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), Product Manager Virtual Training Systems (PdM VTS), 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.2.6 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 UNACCEPTABLE (INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD), AT THE

SOLE DISCRETION OF THE PROCURING CONTRACTING OFFICER.

L.2.7 General Instructions.

L.2.7.1 The electronic solicitation documents, as posted on https://SAM.gov (herein referred to as SAM), shall be the "official" documents for this solicitation. Updates related to this solicitation, to amendments, notices, and general information, will be made available on the SAM website. Offerors are advised to continuously monitor the SAM website for new information and are deemed to have knowledge of all information that is posted.

L.2.7.2 No classified material shall appear anywhere within the proposal.

L.2.7.3 The Government will not reimburse Offerors for any costs incurred for the preparation and/or submission of a proposal in response to this solicitation.

L.2.7.4 All proposal information is subject to verification by the Government.

Falsification of any proposal submission, documents, or statements may subject the Offeror to civil or criminal prosecution under 18 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1001.

L.2.7.5 Submission of the digital proposal is due in accordance with paragraph L.1.3.

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.2.7.6 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 email for PCO notification citing the solicitation number in the subject line is encouraged when a discrepancy is noted. A courtesy copy of all email correspondence submitted to the PCO regarding discrepancies shall be provided to the CS.

Please follow the email with an immediate telephone call to the PCO and CS. Upon receipt of this notification, the Government will provide a written response as soon as practicable.

L.2.7.7 Offerors shall not make any changes to the solicitation. Any objections to the terms and conditions of the solicitation shall be addressed to the PCO 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.

L2.7.8 Following the release of the solicitation, Offerors may submit questions and comments to the PCO and CS identified above in paragraph L.1.5 by email, citing the solicitation number W900KK-23-R-0005 in the subject line. Questions are due no later than 1:00 PM Eastern on the due dates outlined in paragraph L.1.3.

L.2.7.8.1 Questions and comments received after the due date/time outlined in paragraph L.1.3 may not be answered prior to proposal submission or at all. Accordingly, Offerors are encouraged to carefully review all solicitation requirements and submit questions to the Government early in the proposal preparation cycle.

L.2.7.8.2 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.

L.2.7.8.3 Offerors without Common Access Card (CAC) access will need to email tommy.l.williams5.civ@army.mil and robert.b.baird10.civ@army.mil to request a “Drop-off” link for DoD SAFE no later than 3 calendar days prior to the Questions and Comment due date/time outlined in paragraph L.1.3.

L.2.7.8.4 Questions and comments regarding the solicitation shall be submitted in writing using the CBID III Solicitation Comment Form, (RFP Section J, Attachment 20). A separate CBID III Solicitation Comment Form shall be submitted for each question or comment.

L.2.7.8.5 When 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. When the Government does not agree the information is proprietary the Government may choose not to respond to the question/comment.

L.2.7.8.6 When questions/comments are received by the due dates outlined at L.1.3; if the Government deems one or more questions or comments are appropriate, the question(s)/comment(s) and the Government response will be published through the issuance of an update to the solicitation announcement prior to the deadline for final proposal submissions. Questions and/or comments that result in a change to the solicitation shall be published to SAM.gov as an amendment to the solicitation.

L.2.7.8.7 The Government will address questions/comments by posting written responses on the Contracting Opportunities website located at https://SAM.gov. 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.

IN THE EVENT OF CONFLICT(S) BETWEEN THE RESPONSE TO

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS AND THE SOLICITATION, THE SOLICITATION

(INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS) SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE.

L.2.7.9 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.2.7.10 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 will be evaluated stand-alone against the criteria set forth in Section M of the solicitation and the evaluators for one Volume may be different from 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.2.7.11 The Offeror must include any data necessary to illustrate the adequacy of the various assumptions, approaches, and solutions to problems. Offerors are encouraged to use quantitative terms wherever possible and avoid the use of qualitative and subjective terms to the maximum extent practicable. Offerors are cautioned that while the Government will not evaluate every Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirement for the purposes of the source selection evaluation, the awardee/Contractor will be required to comply with all PWS requirements during performance of the contract.

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L.2.7.12 The Government may determine that an Offeror's proposal is non-compliant, and therefore ineligible for award, if the 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.

L.2.7.13 The successful Offeror will be required to comply with all aspects of the requirements documents for the CBID III contract, and Task Order 0001 resulting from this solicitation. Beneficial aspects of an Offeror’s proposal that have merit or exceed specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance 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. The Offeror will be expected to perform based on the entire proposed approach, including any over-and above aspects and/or merits contained within its proposal.

L.2.8 Government Furnished Information.

L.2.8.1 The Government Furnished Information (GFI) available for proposal preparation and during contract performance under any CBID III order 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 that is provided, and when GFI is lacking or otherwise not available for use.

L.2.8.2 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.2.8.3 Prime Contractors shall be responsible for managing GFI in accordance with Distribution Agreements and other guidance that may be provided by the Government. The Offeror may obtain Government approval to release the GFI to Subcontractors. The Offeror must flow down a copy of their approved Distribution Agreement to each Subcontractor that will receive GFI when distributing documents referenced in the agreement.

L.2.9 Security Clearance Requirements.

L.2.9.1 Contractor employees working under the resultant contracts/orders must have, at a minimum, a Secret Security Clearance issued by the U.S. Government. 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 may be 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.2.10 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 “CUI” (Controlled Unclassified Information).

L.2.11 Discussions and Competitive Range Approaches.

L.2.11.1 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 shall contain the Offeror’s best terms.

L.2.11.2 If the Source Selection Authority (SSA) determines that discussions are necessary, then a competitive range will be established by the PCO before entering discussions.

L.2.11.3 Discussion format (written, face-to-face, or teleconference), is at the sole discretion of the PCO. 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 written notification. Discussions may take place at a facility of the Government’s choosing in Orlando, Florida.

L.2.11.4 Should discussions take place (except Clarifications as described in FAR Subpart 15.306(a)), all Offerors in the competitive range will be allowed a minimum of 5 calendar days to submit Final Proposal Revisions.

L.2.12 Determination of Competitive Range.

L.2.12.1 Proposals shall be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.305(a), and, if discussions are to be conducted, a competitive range will be determined. Based on the ratings of each proposal against all evaluation criteria, the PCO shall establish a competitive range comprised of all the most highly rated proposals, unless the range is further reduced for purposes of efficiency pursuant to FAR 15.306(c)(2).

L.2.12.2 After evaluating all proposals in accordance with FAR 15.305(a) and FAR 15.306(c)(1), the PCO 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 PCO 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.2.13 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 CBID III IDIQ contract and 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 PCO. Debriefings may take place at a facility of the Government’s choosing in Orlando, Florida.

L.2.14 Use of Non-Government Advisors During Source Selection.

Offerors are advised that employees of the firm identified at L.2.14.2, 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. The firm listed below is expressly prohibited from competing on the subject acquisition unless the PCO has determined the possibility of an actual or potential Organization Conflict of Interest (OCI) has been mitigated.

L.2.1.4.1 In accomplshing its duties related to the source selection process, the Non- Government Advisors may require access to proprietary information contained in the Offerors' proposals. Therefore, pursuant to FAR 9.505-4, OST Global Inc. must execute an agreement with each Offeror that states 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 point of contact for the firm listed below at L.2.14.2 to affect execution of such an agreement prior to the submission of proposals. Each Offeror shall submit copies of the agreement with their proposal. This requirement shall flow down to all Subcontractors.

L.2.14.1 Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Support Contractor Personnel.

OST Global, Inc., 12249 Science Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32826 POC: Mr. Derrick Giles, Program Manager Email: dgiles@ostglobal.com / Phone: 706-662-9351

L.2.14.2 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.2.15 Financial Responsibility.

The Defense Contract Audit Agency (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 PCO.

L.3.0 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS.

L.3.1 The purpose of this section is to establish requirements for the format and content of proposals so that proposals contain all essential information and can be evaluated equitably. Noncompliance (to include exceptions or assumptions listed within proposals) with these instructions, to include fonts and page counts, may result in rejection of the proposal.

L.3.2 Proposals are to be submitted via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/) to the mailto:dgiles@ostglobal.com solicitation POCs listed in L.1.5. Only unclassified documents can be sent via DoD SAFE.

Offerors without CAC cards will need to email robert.d.baird10.civ@army.mil and tommy.l.williams15.civ@army.mil to request a “Drop-off” link. The “Drop- off” can be requested no later than 5 days before the proposal submission date provided in paragraph L.1.3.

When submitting proposals in DoD SAFE, the Offeror shall include each of the points of contact within L.1.5 on the transmission.

L.3.2.1 When transmitting proposals to the Government, to the extent possible, all volumes shall be sent to the Government via 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, CBID III Proposal, Transmission 1 of X”. 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.3.2.2 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.1.5 notifying them that the proposal has been submitted and citing the number of DoD SAFE transmissions it took to transmit the entire proposal.

L.3.3 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.3.3.1 Proposals shall be marked with appropriate Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) markings in accordance with policies identified at https://www.dodcui.mil/.

L.3.3.2 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. “CUI” marking, and any additional data use restrictions shall be in the header/footer area of each page where applicable.

L.3.3.3 Price information shall be contained ONLY in Price – Volume III, or specific documents requiring completion for the Administrative Information Volume.

L.3.4 Files shall not be locked, encrypted, or otherwise contain barriers to opening.

Compressed files (e.g. *.zip) and self-extracting/executable files (e.g. *.bat, *.exe, *.jar, *.vb, *.wsf) will not be accepted.

L.3.4.1 To the extent practicable, do not submit any documents in PDF format that are copied as “images.” All submitted files (PDF and Excel) shall be created with textual search and copy functions enabled. Non-searchable signature pages are acceptable, but other submitted materials that are not searchable, may not be evaluated, and the Offeror may be determined non-compliant, at the sole discretion of the PCO.

L.3.4.2 Self-extracting .exe files are not acceptable. For those documents requiring signature, a “.pdf” of the signed document shall be scanned and filed in the appropriate Volume. EXCEPTIONS TO PDF FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS: Copy of any signed document, Joint Venture Guaranty Agreement, Government documents (e.g., http://www.dodcui.mil/

DCAA/DCMA letters, regulations, etc.), pre-existing signed documentation (or the like), screenshots, illustrations, and/or images.

L.3.4.3 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 a Government provided template that is incorporated via an attachment to this solicitation, which may be incorporated in its 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.3.4.4 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-23- R-0005 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.3.4.5 *Large 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” foldout page counts as two (2) pages. Foldout pages may use landscape orientation. Font sizes described at L.3.4.2 apply to foldouts. The 11” x 17” pages may not be used for pages of text. Each proposal Volume may contain no more than three (3) “foldout” pages except there is no limitation to the number of foldout pages included for Price – Volume 3 (Factor 3).

*Note: Page size restrictions do not apply to the Integrated Master Schedule submitted electronically using Microsoft Project.

L.3.5 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.3.6 Pricing data, or other information which may be considered proprietary by Joint Venture partners, or Subcontractors may be submitted with the Prime contractor’s proposal.

L.3.6.1 A joint venture partner, or Subcontractor proposal may be submitted directly to the Government in accordance with the procedures outlined above in paragraphs L.3.2.

L.3.6.2 Please note that failure of a Joint Venture partner, or Subcontractor 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 the Offeror’s entire proposal as non-compliant and therefore unacceptable (ineligible for award), at the sole discretion of the Procuring Contracting Officer.

L.3.7 Official Legal Bidding Entity.

L.3.7.1 All the elements an Offeror is submitting within a proposal shall be in the Offeror’s name as submitted in Block 15A on the Standard Form (SF) 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award, with a corresponding CAGE code, and DUNS in SAM.gov that matches the Offeror’s name on the SF 33.

L.3.7.2 The only exception to the above paragraph is if the Offeror is claiming an evaluation element from a JV partner or Subcontractor in which case the JV partner or Subcontractor entity must have a corresponding CAGE code and DUNS in SAM.gov.

L.3.8 Mergers, Acquisitions, Novation’s, and Change-of-Name Agreements.

By the posting date of this solicitation, if a company has acquired another company, the transferor and transferee companies may claim credit for the past performance projects under Section L.8.0 under the following condition:

L.3.8.1 In the event of a Government approved novation of a U.S. Federal contract from one contractor to another, the transferor contractor may claim credit for the above-mentioned projects from that contract up to the date that the Government approves the novation (the “Approval Date”), while the transferee contractor may claim credit for the above-mentioned projects from that contract from and after the approval date of the novation.

L.3.8.2 For example, Company XYZ performed a technical experience project under their subsidiary, ABC Inc. under contract number 12345. Company XYZ sells ABC Inc. to BLANCO Company and contract number 12345 is officially novated to BLANCO Company by a PCO on 1 July 2022. Company XYZ (and only Company XYZ) may claim credit for the technical experience project under contract number 12345 from the date of award through 30 June 2022, and BLANCO Company (and only BLANCO company) can claim credit for the technical experience project under contract number 12345 from and after 1 July 2022.

L.3.9 Multiple offers or alternative offers will not be accepted.

L.3.10 The electronic solicitation documents shall be the "official" documents for this solicitation. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8, Government Contract Files, the Government will retain one digital copy of all proposals in a Paperless Contract File

(PCF).

L.4.0 ELECTRONIC OFFERS.

L.4.1 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.4.2 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;

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.4.3 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.4.4 An example of the Government’s desired file format for an Offeror’s Technical Approach Volume would consist of a DoD SAFE transmission that includes four separate artifacts. For purpose of this example, the contents of the Technical Approach Volume as articulated in Paragraph L.7.2 are as follows:

• Cover Sheet / Title Page

• Changes Page

• Table of Contents with lists of Tables and Figures

• Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

• Factor 1 – Technical

• Appendix A: VACR IMI & AEC Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

• Appendix B: CBID III Compliance Matrix

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, and a Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. The second artifact would include Factor – 1 Technical, in native format.

The third artifact would include the Appendix A: VACR IMI & AEC Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), in native format. The fourth artifact would include Appendix B: CBID III Compliance Matrix, in native format.

L.5.0 PROPOSAL VOLUMES.

L.5.1 Volume Submissions. The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of four (4) Volumes:

• Volume I – Technical Approach

• Volume II – Past Performance

• Volume III – Price

• Volume IV – Administrative Information

L.5.2 Written Proposal Submission Requirements.

L.5.2.1 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.7.0 below.

L.5.2.2 Each Volume shall be submitted as a digital copy only (no hardcopies). Any pages that are changed (because of proposal amendments/revisions 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 amendment/revision date for pages that are changed shall correspond with the date information entered on the Volume Changes Page. When Offerors incorporate amendments, or revisions, care must be taken not to exceed page limits for the proposal Volumes. 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.5.2.3 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.5.2.4 The following Volumes of material shall be submitted:

VOLUME TITLE DIGITAL COPIES MAXIMUM PAGES

Volume I – Technical Approach 1 50 Volume II – Past Performance 1 30 Volume III – Price 1 Unlimited Volume IV – Administrative Information 1 Unlimited

L.6.0 ADDITIONAL FORMATTING CONSIDERATIONS

L.6.1 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 Approach – Volume I, each of the sub-elements shall stand on their own merit and shall not cross reference between one another.

L.6.2 When price breakdown information is required to aid in the cost/price evaluation, it shall be submitted in Microsoft Office Excel Read/Write format and viewable in Microsoft Excel 2013.

L.7.0 TECHNICAL APPROACH – VOLUME I (FACTOR 1)

The Technical Approach - Volume I 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.5.2.4.

Exclusions from the Technical Approach 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: VACR IMI & AEC IMS;

Appendix B: CBID III Compliance Matrix; 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.7.1 General Instructions

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

L.7.2 Content of Technical Approach Volume

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

• Cover Sheet / Title Page

• Table of Contents with lists of Tables and Figures

• Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

• Factor 1 – Technical

• Appendix A: VACR IMI & AEC Integrated Master Schedule

• Appendix B: CBID III Compliance Matrix

L.7.2.1 The Government’s desired file format for an Offeror’s Technical Approach Volume would consist of a DoD SAFE transmission that includes four separate artifacts.

L.7.2.2 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, and a Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. The second artifact would include Factor – 1 Technical, in native format. The third artifact would include the Appendix A: VACR IMI & AEC Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), in native format. The fourth artifact would include Appendix B: CBID III Compliance Matrix, in native format.

L.7.3 Cover Sheet/Title Page

A Technical Approach 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 [Computer Based Instructional Development III (CBID III)]; solicitation number (W900KK-23-R- 0005); proposal Volume Number, Revision Number (if applicable), and Volume Title (e.g., Volume I, Revision 1 – Technical Approach); Offeror's Name; and Offeror’s address.

L.7.4 Changes Page

Behind the Cover Sheet/Title Page, and prior to the…