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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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.)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Section I - Contract Clauses

Additional Information/Notes

The following clauses were added:

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.225-7013Duty-Free Entry. Nov 2023

Section J - List of Attachments

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Attachments

1. FMT PL Base SOW, 27 JAN 2025, 56 pages

2. Security Self-Vetting Form, 1 page

3. Common Core Configuration Management Process, 23 FEB 2024, 11 pages

4. Past Performance Questionnaire, 5 pages

5. Past Performance Relevancy Matrix, 1 page

6. Ordering Guide, 09 MAY 2025, 5 pages

7. SF1408- Pre-award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System Checklist, 2 pages

8. FMT Base Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) - DD1423, 2 pages

9. Data Item Descriptions, 29 JAN 2025, 9 pages

10. Questions and Answers, 19 MAY 2025, 7 pages

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Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

1. FMTb

1.1 Objectives

The United States Army must maintain a qualitative advantage by training tactical system maintainers using Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS) that facilitate interaction in a dynamic, realistic manner. Providing a relevant and realistic initial and operational training environment is a critical step for achieving readiness for our warfighters. The FMT PL ID/IQ contract is key to meeting this challenge.

The Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) located in Orlando, Florida leads the development, acquisition, and sustainment efforts necessary to meet the Army's simulation and training requirements. PEO STRI is responsible for end-to-end lifecycle management of Army training systems in support of warfighter training at operating locations worldwide. PEO STRI customers include Army active duty, reserve, National Guard and Department of Defense (DoD) joint warfighter, as well as Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partners.

PEO STRI plans to competitively award multiple FMT PL ID/IQ contracts to streamline and standardize maintenance training system acquisition and to support procurement processes. This acquisition will utilize the FAR 15 Source Selection Process. The goal is to make The awards to all qualified Offerors.

Government reserves the right to award no contracts at all, if the Source Selection Authority (SSA) determines it is in the Government's best interest. Offerors must identify whether they are a large or small business under the NAICS code used for the solicitation. Prior to issuing a Delivery Order Proposal Request, market research will be conducted among all prime ID/IQ contract holders to determine if it is in the Government's best interest to set-aside a DO for small businesses. A modified Rule of Two will be applied based on the findings market research. If there are two qualified and competitive small businesses that demonstrate the required past performance, qualifications, and capabilities to perform the work, the DO may be set aside for small businesses. There will be no predetermined DO values limiting the small business set-aside decision.

Only U.S. companies may be considered for award. If a joint venture (JV) is formed to submit a proposal for the FMT PL ID/IQ, all members/partners of that JV must be U.S. companies. A foreign-owned or influenced company that has been approved through the Defense Security Service (DSS) as a U.foreign- S. subsidiary may also be considered as a U.S. prime on the FMT PL ID/IQ. Foreign-owned companies may participate as a subcontractor on the FMT PL ID/IQ DOs provided that the subcontractor is determined to be responsible IAW FAR 9.104.

1.2 Approach

The FMT PL ID/IQ contract will establish a flexible and responsive capability to meet our customers' training systems needs by providing a base of pre-qualified vendors who can be rapidly accessed through both competitive and noncompetitive methods, as appropriate, to provide the required products and services described in the FMT PL ID/IQ Base Statement of Work (SOW). Each DO will define the specific scope of work to be performed by the contractor.

For the base ID/IQ solicitation, offerors are advised that the Government will evaluate technical acceptability and past performance for prime offerors only, in addition to responsiveness and responsibility IAW FAR 9.1. Note: if the prime offeror is a JV, the Government will evaluate technical acceptability and past performance for all JV partners. Prime ID/IQ holders may form subcontracting teams as necessary at the base or DO level, provided that all proposed subcontractors are determined to be responsible IAW FAR 9.104-4, Subcontractor responsibility. The ordering period for FMT PL is 7 years. The ordering period is defined as the time period that DOs can be issued under this contract. The ordering period is broken out as follows: a 5-year base, plus one 2-year option, if exercised.

The Government intends to award basic ID/IQ FMT PL contracts that will allow for a variety of CLIN types, including but not limited to, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Cost.

Applicable contract type for all contract line item numbers (CLINs) will be specified on each individual

DO.

In accordance with FAR 52.216-19, the stated "minimum order amount" of $1,000 will be obligated via orders issued simultaneously with the ID/IQ contract awards for participating in a post-award conference.

Offerors must receive a basic contract award to be eligible to receive a DO award. The minimum amount identified on the contracts represents the only funding liabilities for the Government against the basic contracts. Subsequent DO awards are subject to availability of funds. DOs issued under FMT PL will be incrementally or fully funded in accordance with (IAW) federal appropriations law. The aggregate ceiling of the FMTPL program is $396M.

2. Proposal Preparation Instructions

This section provides general guidance for preparing proposals, as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. Offerors are required to submit one proposal with sufficient information addressing all factors to enable Government personnel to fully ascertain the offeror's capabilities to perform the requirements. The offeror's proposal must include all data and information requested by the Request for Proposal (RFP) and must be submitted IAW these instructions. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or subfactors. Alternate proposals are not acceptable. A competitor may submit a single proposal for evaluation and consideration by the Army, either as a standalone entity or as part of a joint venture. The Army will not consider any proposals submitted by entities that elect to submit a proposal both as part of a joint venture and as a standalone entity in and of itself. THE OFFERORS ARE HEREBY ON NOTICE

THAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL PERFORM AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF ALL THE

PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR COMPLIANCE IAW THE SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS. A

FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION SPECIFIED IN THE

SOLICITATION MAY CONSTITUTE A BASIS FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO REJECT A

PROPOSAL AS NON-COMPLIANT AND THEREFORE UNACCEPTABLE (INELIGIBLE FOR

AWARD).

Each volume shall be written on a standalone basis so that its contents may be evaluated without cross-referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Cross-referencing within a proposal volume is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity.

The proposal shall be clear and concise and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. 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. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and that the Government will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

Offerors are advised that the costs of any response to or otherwise incurred as a result of responding to this RFP are not chargeable to this proposal effort.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one digital copy of all unsuccessful proposals. The Government will not return any proposals and will destroy any additional digital or printed copies of proposals.

2.1 General Information

2.1.1 Point of Contact (POC)

The Contracting Officer (KO), Tina Patterson, e-mail: tristina.l.patterson.civ@army.mil and Contract civ@army.mil are the POCs for this acquisition. Specialist, Reggie Caldwell, e-mail: reginald.k.caldwell.

Written questions or requests for clarification may be sent via email to the team mailbox at usarmy.

orlando.peo-stri.mbx.acc-orl-vts-it-branch@army.mil. From 02 June 2025 - 09 June 2025, any questions should also be sent to In addition to Ms. Patterson and Mr. Caldwell, from 02 June 2025- 27 June 2025 the following KO will also be a POC Roberto Gotay at roberto.j.gotaygarcia.civ@army.mil. DO NOT CONTACT MR. GOTAY BEFORE 02 JUNE 2025 OR AFTER 27 JUNE 2025. Telephonic submission of questions/comments are not permitted. Such emails must be titled "FMT Questions (Insert Company Name)". All questions are due to the contracting office . NLT 19 May 2025 1:00 p.m. (eastern time) Answers to such questions and clarifications will be provided via posting questions and answers (Q&As) and/or RFP amendments on the SAM website (https://sam.gov) or via email to each offeror. In the event of conflict between the answer to questions and the RFP, the RFP shall take precedence. Questions submitted after the due date/time may be not be answered.

2.1.2 Debriefings

The KO will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range, whereupon they may request and receive a debriefing IAW FAR 15.505. Offerors excluded from the competitive range may request a pre-award debriefing or they may choose to wait until after the source selection decision to receive their debriefing. However, offerors excluded from the competitive range are entitled to no more than one debriefing and must make their request within three days after being notified that they have been excluded from the competition.

The KO will notify unsuccessful offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision IAW

FAR 15.506.

2.1.3 Discrepancies

If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unclear or ambiguous, the offeror shall immediately notify the KO in writing with supporting rationale, as well as the remedies the offeror is asking the KO to consider as related to the omission or error. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right, and itis the Government's intent, to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

Any objections to the terms and conditions of this solicitation shall be addressed to the KO and Contract Specialist no later than the question due date for this RFP.

2.1.4 Electronic Reference Documents

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https://sam.gov

All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the SAM website (https://sam.gov).

Potential offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time email notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

2.1.5 Communications

Exchanges of source selection information between the Government and offerors will be controlled by the KO. Email will be used to transmit such information to offerors.

2.1.6 Pre-Award Surveys

In accordance with FAR 9, as part of the Responsibility Determination, the Government will request the Defense Contract Management Agency to perform a Financial Capability Survey to confirm that all Offerors have the financial ability to successfully perform the contract. The Financial Capability Survey shall assess, among other things, if the Offeror has or can obtain adequate financial resources for the successful completion of a $50M Delivery Order (Offerors are cautioned that the $50M is in no way indicative of the expected dollar value of future DOs awarded under this MAC RFP, nor is it a guarantee.

For the Delivery Order minimum and maximum values please see RFP Section I).

2.1.7 Discussions and the Competitive Range

In accordance with FAR Provision 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 shall offeror's proposal contain the offeror's best terms.

If the Source Selection Authority (SSA) determines that discussions are necessary, then a competitive range will be established by the KO before entering discussions. Discussion format (written, face-to-face, withinstructions or teleconference) is at the sole discretion of the KO. The KO will provide additional the written notification.

2.2 Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits

The offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in Table 1: Proposal Organization. The titles and contents of the volumes shall be as defined in this table, all of which shall be within the required page limits as specified in the table. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the Section L paragraph number as noted in Table 1.

Table 1: Proposal Organization

V ol u m e

Section L Paragra ph Number

Volume Title Page Limit

Administrative

I 3

Executive - Summary

Attachment 1: SF33 and - Amendments

Attachment 2: Non-- Governmental Advisor Consent

Attachment 3: Reps and - Certs

Attachment 4: Small - Business Subcontracting Plan (SBSP) (if applicable)

Attachment 5: JV - Partnership Agreement (if applicable)

Attachment 6: Security - Self-Vetting Form

Attachment 7: OCI - Representation (required for all) and Mitigation Plan (if required)

Attachment 8 - - Accounting System (required for all) and SF1408 (if required)

No Page Limit-

II 4

Technical Factor

Attachment 1: - Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)

Attachment 2: - Configuration Management Plan (CMP)

15 pages maximum

20 pages maximum for the SEMP (not included -in 15-page Technical Volume maximum)

10 pages maximum for the CMP (not included in - 15-page Technical Volume maximum)

III 5

Management Factor

Attachment 1: Risk - Management Plan (RMP)

Attachment 2: - Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP)

10 pages maximum

10 pages maximum per plan for the RMP and - QAPP (not included in 10-page Management Volume maximum)

I V

6 Past Performance Factor

No more than 3 contract references permitted. 20 pages maximum to allow for introductory information. Cover page and table of contents not included in page limit. including Business Relationship page.

Page Limitations2.2.1

Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal. Each page shall be counted, except as indicated in the paragraphs below.

Classified Information2.2.2

No classified information is required or permitted in the offeror's response.

Indexing2.2.3

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

Tables of contents do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections and do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms2.2.4

Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

Marking2.2.5

All Proposals shall be marked with appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and FAR Subpart3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

Proposals shall be marked with appropriate Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) markings in accordance with policies identified at https://www.dodcui.mil/. Each proposal page shall include the following marking at the top and bottom of each page:

CUI/SSEL

See FAR 3.104 and 2.101

2.3 Page Size and Format

Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Pages shall be single-spaced as defined in paragraph settings/spacing in Microsoft Word, with a double space between paragraphs. Except for the reproduced sections of the proposal request document, the text size shall be no less than 12-point Times New Roman. Tracking, kerning, and leading values shall not be changed from the default values of the word processing or page layout software. At least 1-inch margins on the top, bottom, and side margins shall be used. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. These page format restrictions shall also apply to responses to Evaluation Notices.

Legible tables, charts, graphs, figures, diagrams, and schematics shall be used wherever practicable to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated and legible and shall not exceed 11x17 inches in size. If a display is larger than 8.5 x 11 inches, it will be counted as two pages. For these displays, the text shall be no smaller than 10-point.

Transmittal letters will not be considered in the overall page count, nor will they be evaluated.

2.4 Electronic Offers

The required method of the proposal delivery is via the DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) located at https://safe.apps.mil/. It has been discovered that there is a Phishing site dedicated to look like DOD SAFE. Be sure to ONLY use the one located here: . Offerors shall ensure the https://safe.apps.mil/ recipients receiving the proposal submitted via DoD SAFE are the POCS identified in Section L.

2.1.1. Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposals early and to send an email confirming receipt of the proposal prior to the proposal due date/time. The Government will confirm receipt, via email, within one business day. If the email confirmation is not received, please coordinate directly with the KO to resolve the issue. If there are any technical difficulties with DoD SAFE, the Offeror shall coordinate an alternate method of proposal submittal with the POCS, no less than 24 hours prior to the due date and time. It is the Offeror's responsibility to ensure that the entire proposal is received by the Government prior to the proposal due date and time. All proposals submitted must be in compliance with the solicitation.

Offerors shall submit their proposal via email to the Contracting Officers, tristina.l.patterson.civ@army.

roberto.j.gotaygarcia.civ@army.mil, mil, and Roberto Gotay, Contract Specialist, reginal.k.caldwell.

civ@army.mil and to the team mailbox at usarmy.orlando.peo-stri.mbx.acc-orl-vts-it-branch@army.mil.

Submit proposal Volumes I, II, III, and IV as attachments to a single email titled FMT Proposal (Insert

. Company Name). The file size limit for email submissions of documents is 30MB No hard copies of Use separate files to permit rapid location of all portions, including exhibits, proposals will be accepted.

annexes, addenda, and attachments, if any. Files may only be compressed in *.zip format, all other compression types are not acceptable. The electronic copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a format compatible with Microsoft (MS)Office 365. Offerors may also submit the proposal in a format compatible with Adobe Acrobat Pro. Do NOT submit any documents in PDF format that are copied as "images". When submitting PDF files, ensure that textual search and copy functions are enabled.

Files shall not be locked, encrypted, or otherwise contain barriers to opening. Self-extracting/executable files (e.g. *.bat,*.exe, *.jar, *.vb, *.wsf) will not be accepted.

The file-naming convention for the proposal volumes is given in Table 2. The file names should include the appropriate extension corresponding to the file type.

Note that the SEMP, CMP, RMP, AND QAPP shall each be submitted as a severable attachment to the offeror's proposal and shall be incorporated into the resulting FMT PL contracts.

Table 2: File Naming Conventions

DIRECTORY NAME FILE NAMES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY-

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VOLUME I - ADMINISTRATIVE

SF33-

NON-GOVERNMENT ADVISOR -

CONSENT

REPS AND CERTS-

SBSP-

JV PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT-

SELF-VETTING FORM- SECURITY

OCI -

- ACCOUNTING SYSTEM

VOLUME II - TECHNICAL FACTOR

TECHNICAL FACTOR-

SEMP-

CMP-

VOLUME III - MANAGEMENT FACTOR

MANAGEMENT FACTOR-

RMP-

QAPP-

VOLUME IV - PAST PERFORMANCE

FACTOR

PAST PERFORMANCE FACTOR-

2.5 Deadlines

All FMT PL ID/IQ proposal volumes must be received by 1:00pm (eastern) on 09 June 2025.

3. Volume I administrative

For an offeror to be eligible for an award, their proposal shall comply with the terms and conditions set forth in this solicitation. Alternate proposals are not permitted, and the solicitation shall not be altered. If an offeror proposes assumptions, or conditions that conflict with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in the solicitation, the offeror's proposal shall be considered non-responsive and eliminated from further consideration for award at the sole discretion of the KO.

In the Administrative Volume, the offeror shall provide the following information.

3.1 Executive Summary

The offeror shall The Executive Summary shall include information required at FAR 52.215-1(c)(2).

include a contact list (with phone numbers, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, etc.) of all key proposal preparation personnel. Specifically, the contact list shall provide the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to the offeror's proposal and who can obligate the offeror's company contractually. The contact list shall also identify a primary and one backup point of contact for all correspondence (such as setting up briefing times, coordinating Evaluation Notice [EN] deliveries, if any, etc.). In addition, the contact list shall indicate the person to contact in the event the offeror is awarded a contract (provide, at a minimum, contact's title, phone number, and e-mail address).

Among the items identified in FAR Clause 52.215-1(c)(2), the Executive Summary shall also include the:

Title of Proposal

Proposal Volume Number and Title

Offeror's Name

Offeror's CAGE Code, UEI, and DUNS

Whether or not your firm (under the proposed CAGE Code) is listed in the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) National Pre-Award Registry (TBD**).

** The website is currently being updated with the latest Executive Order guidance. Should further information become available prior to award, potential Offerors/Offerors will be notified.

The Executive Summary shall also clearly state if the offeror is a large or small business under the , offerors shall identify if they are NAICS code used for the solicitation. Within the Executive Summary submitting a proposal as a JV.

In addition, the Executive Summary shall indicate complete compliance with the solicitation. As part of the Statement of Compliance, the authorized official identified in FAR 52.215-1(c)(2)(v) shall sign certifying the following: "Agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation, resultant contract, and Delivery Order 01."

3.2 Joint Ventures

If applicable, the Offeror(s) shall disclose information pertaining to any proposed JV, mentor-protege (MP) and

/or subsidiary agreement/JV, MP, or teaming partnership. If a JV, MP or teaming partnership, then the Offeror shall provide information identifying all companies in the business arrangement and provide a copy of the binding documentation (e.g. Contract, Agreement, Evidence) validating the legally binding relationship. A properly executed legally binding Coporate Guaranty Agreement shall be provided.

3.3 SF 33 and Amendments

"Offeror" means the official legal bidding entity identified in Block 15A on the SF 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award.

Using the SF 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award, posted as page 1 of the solicitation, the Offeror shall complete blocks 12-18 and all certifications requiring signature. The Government requires a minimum acceptance period of no less than 240 calendar days. The offeror shall complete Block 12 of each SF 33 submitted with full cognizance of the minimum acceptance period of 240 calendar days.

If any amendments to the solicitation are issued, the offeror must acknowledge each amendment number and date in Block 14 of the SF 33 and complete applicable SF 30.

The Offeror's legal name and address in Block 15A on the SF 33 must match the information for the Offeror in at SAM.gov, including the corresponding CAGE Code, and DUNS (note: the address listed in Block 15A will be the official mailing address used by the Government for letter correspondence, if necessary). The name, title, signature, and date identified in Blocks 16, 17, 18, must be an authorized representative with authority to commit the offeror to contractual obligations.

3.4 Security Self-Vetting Form

The Offeror (including all JV partners if applicable) shall complete the Security Self-Vetting Form (RFP Attachment 02) and submit with proposals. The Offerors that do not submit the Self-Vetting Form and answer all questions in the form, will not be eligible for award.

3.5 Consent to Use Non-Governmental Advisors

Offerors are advised that employees of OST Global Inc. 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. OST Global Inc. is expressly prohibited from competing on the subject acquisition unless the KO has determined the possibility of an actual or potential Organization Conflict of Interest (OCI) has been mitigated to a level acceptable to the Government.

In accomplishing its duties related to the source selection process, the Non-Government Advisors may require access to proprietary information contained in the Offerors' proposals.

Pursuant to FAR 9.505-4, each Offeror must execute a Consent to Use Non-Government Advisors with OST Global Inc. that states that OST Global Inc. 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 OST Global Inc. to affect execution of such an agreement prior to the submission of proposals. Each Offeror shall submit copies of the agreement with their proposal.

The POC for OST Global Inc. is:

OST Global, Inc., 12249 Science Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32826

POC: Mr. Derrick Giles, Program Manager

Email: dgiles@ostglobal.com / Phone: 706-662-9351

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.

3.6 Reps and Certs

The Offeror shall complete the fill-ins and provide any appropriate signatures without modification to the sections to include, but not limited, to those in section K. The authorized official identified in the Executive Summary shall sign any/all certifications requiring signature.

3.7 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SBSP) (if applicable)

Large businesses shall submit a SBSP (see FAR 19.701) meeting the requirements of FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan 252.219-7003, and AFARAS Appendix DD. The SBSP shall be submitted as part of Volume I and has no page limit. The SBSP shall include the subcontracting goals expressed at the ID/IQ contract level as a percentage of annual total obligated dollars on awarded task orders for each small business category. The SBSP shall also describe the offeror's approach to meeting each of its subcontracting goals.

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. 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 questions on 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.

A plan, when incorporated in an individual contract, shall apply to that contract throughout the life of the contract. Although plans shall be effective for the life of the contract after approval by the Contracting Officer, it is incumbent upon contractors to maintain and update plans to include goals each time they win a delivery order award. Changes required to update plans are not effective until approved by the Contracting Officer. Failure to submit an acceptable plan may make the offeror's proposal un-awardable.

3.8 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI)

The offeror shall include an Organizational Conflict of Interest Representation in Volume I and check the appropriate box as follows:

[ ] Information concerning a conflict of interest, is provided with this proposal

[ ] No conflict of interest exists

In accordance with FAR Subpart 9.5 each offeror shall assess whether there is an organizational conflict of interest associated with the proposal it submits. If no conflict is identified, then the offeror must indicate that "No conflict of interest exists".

If the offeror identifies a potential organizational conflict of interest associated with this RFP, the offeror must submit a plan describing the potential conflict in Volume I entitled "Organizational Conflict of Interest Plan". The plan should include information concerning a conflict of interest and the actions it intends to take to resolve the conflicts of interest it finds. The offerors shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including those involving contracts with other Government organizations, in their proposal. The KO will use this information to determine whether resolution of those conflicts will be required.

If the offeror's proposed action to resolve an OCI is not acceptable, the KO will notify the offeror, providing the reasons why its proposed resolution is not considered acceptable and allow the offeror a reasonable opportunity to respond before making a final decision on the OCI.

Representation. By submission of its offer, the offeror represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that -there are no relevant facts that could give rise to an OCI, as defined in FAR Part 2.(1) or the offeror has disclosed all relevant information regarding any actual or potential conflicts of (2) interest.

If the successful offeror was aware, or should have been aware, of an OCI before award of this contract and did not fully disclose that conflict to the KO, the Government may choose to terminate the contract for default, not award any further DOs, or not exercise the option period.

3.9 Accounting System

The Offeror shall submit contact information (name, telephone number and email address) for their cognizant DCMA Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) and cognizant DCAA supervisory auditor.

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

If the Offeror does not have an approved accounting system, the Offeror shall complete an SF 1408 - Pre-award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System Checklist (RFP Attachment 07) and return the documentation as part of the Administrative Volume of the proposal. Within this survey, mark "X" in the appropriate column; and on Page 2, provide a narrative describing how the current accounting system supports the response to each item. Note that FAR 16.301-3 Limitation indicates that all potential awardees with a cost-reimbursable contract, must have an approved accounting system prior to contract

If an otherwise successful Offeror does not have an approved accounting system at the time of award.

award, they will not be found responsible IAW FAR 9.104-1(e) and removed from consideration.

4. Volume II - Factor 1: Technical

4.1 General

The Technical Factor Volume is limited to 15 pages. In this volume, address your proposed processes IAW the instructions in this section. The Government is not looking for approaches to everything in the base ID/IQ Statement of Work (SOW), just a description of top-level processes so we can determine that the offeror has the capability to satisfy FMT Requirements. The Technical Factor Volume should be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity, brevity, and coherence will facilitate accurate and efficient evaluation of proposals and can reduce the need for discussions and clarifications. Your proposal will be evaluated against the Technical Factor as defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation.

4.2 Volume II Organization

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

Table of Contents (not included in the 15-page limit)- Cover Page and

List of Table and Drawings (not included in the 15-page limit)-

Glossary (not included in the 15-page limit)-

Technical Factor Content-

- Attachment 1: Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) (20-page limit not including cover /title pages, TOC, acronyms, etc. Not included in the 15-page Volume limit)

- Attachment 2: Configuration Management Plan (CMP) (10-page limit not including cover/title pages, TOC, acronyms, etc. Not included in the 15-page Volume limit)

Note: The plans within Attachments 1 and 2 will be attached to the awarded FMT PL contracts. These plans may be updated, as necessary, on individual DOs with the approval of the KO.

4.3 Technical Factor Content

This factor shall describe the offeror's technical approach to complete tasks that meet the FMT PL objectives.

The offeror shall describe their high-level technical approach and systems engineering methodologies that will be used in the performance of tasks under the FMT ID/IQ contract. Offerors shall identify risks (if any) associated with the proposed processes to meet the FMT requirements and the mitigations the offeror intends to implement to reduce/eliminate these risks.

The offeror's technical approach shall address the following:

The engineering design process that facilitates maximizing reuse, commonality, standardization, and eliminating duplication of efforts The process for developing, tracking, and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules and the metrics to be used to measure progress on specific tasks and the overall program effort The approach for collaborating with the Government and other FMT PL contractors in the development /integration of system, system components or data sharing The approach for maintaining baseline configuration control throughout the engineering design process and through delivery The approach for ensuring technical designs are compliant with current DoD and US Army cybersecurity regulations with consideration for the dynamic nature of these requirements

In addition to the high-level technical approach, the offeror shall provide a Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) prepared IAW Attachment #09 Data Item Descriptions, which describes the offeror's processes that will be employed to execute tasks under the FMT PL contract. The SEMP shall address the offeror's engineering processes and technical management processes, as well as adoption and application of emerging Systems Engineering initiatives and practices that the offeror is currently using, has used in the past, or that will be used in performance of work for the FMT PL ID/IQ.

The offeror shall provide a Configuration Management Plan (CMP) prepared IAW Attachment #09 Data Item Descriptions, which describes the offeror's approach to implement and maintain CM and change control processes throughout the training system/device lifecycle, to include management of multiple /overlapping baselines when necessary. The CMP should describe the offeror's change management process to identify, track, and implement modifications into the training system to maintain concurrency with tactical platforms, correct deficiencies, enhance functionality or training efficiencies, and to address sustainability issues. The CMP shall address processes to transition modifications from a development baseline into a released baseline. The CMP shall describe the offeror's change control processes and the tools that will be used to maintain CM for a training system. The FMT Configuration Management process document is provided to provide situational awareness and a greater understanding of the process for initiating change to the FMT Common Core (RFP Attachment 03).

5. Volume III - Factor 2: Management

5.1 General

The Management Factor Volume is limited to 10 pages. In this volume, address your proposed Management processes IAW the instructions in this section.

The Government is not looking for approaches to everything in the FMT PL ID/IQ Base Statement of Work (SOW), just a description of top-level processes so we can determine that the offeror has the capability to satisfy FMT PL requirements. The Management Factor Volume should be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity, brevity, and coherence will facilitate accurate and efficient evaluation of proposals and can reduce the need for discussions and clarifications. Your proposal will be evaluated against the Management Factor as defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. By your proposal submission, you are representing that your firm will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation; it is not necessary or desirable for you to tell us so in your proposal. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation.

5.2 Volume III Organization

The Management Factor Volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

Table of Contents (not included in the 10-page limit)- Cover Page and

List of Table and Drawings (not included in the 10-page limit)-

Glossary (not included in the 10-page limit)-

Management Factor Content-

- Attachment 1: Risk Management Plan (RMP) (10-page limit not including cover/title pages, TOC, acronyms, etc. Not included in the 10-page Volume limit)

Attachment 2: Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) (10-page limit not including cover/title -pages, TOC, acronyms, etc. Not included in the 10-page Volume limit)

Note: The plans within Attachments 1 and 2 will be attached to the awarded FMT PL contracts. These plans may be updated, as necessary, on individual DOs.

5.3 Management Factor Content

This factor shall describe the offeror's management approach that facilitates the completion of tasks while satisfying technical, cost, and schedule objectives.

The Offeror shall describe their high-level approach for managing and executing tasks under the FMT PL ID/IQ contract. The offeror shall identify risks (if any) associated with the proposed processes for this factor and the mitigations the offeror intends to implement to reduce/eliminate these risks.

The Offeror's management approach shall address the following:

The approach for collaborating with the Government and other FMT PL contractors and the -management of offeror subcontractors, if applicable.

- The process for acquiring and managing the resources necessary to complete tasks under any awarded DOs.

- The process for developing Integrated Management Schedules and the metrics to be used to measure progress on specific tasks and the overall program effort.

In addition to the high-level management approach, the Offeror shall include a Risk Management Plan (RMP) IAW RFP Attachment #09 Data Item Descriptions , which risk management describes the offeror's system and associated tools and processes. The offeror shall describe how the risk management system will be applied to optimize program performance in the completion of FMT PL tasks.

The proposal shall include a Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) IAW RFP Attachment #09 Data Item Descriptions. The offeror's proposal shall describe how the QAPP will be utilized to ensure the quality of products and services during the execution of FMT PL tasks.

6. Volume IV: Past Performance

6.1 General

Each offeror shall submit a Past Performance Volume containing relevant past performance information on contracts which have had at least twelve months of performance and are either active or have been completed within five years preceding the date of this solicitation. Relevancy definitions, which include both magnitude and complexity elements for both the Technical and Program Management Factors, are provided in Section M of this solicitation.

If an offeror does not have current or past relevant performance, the offeror shall so state.

In addition to the data provided in this volume, the Government may use the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and/or systems used by Government departments and agencies, questionnaires tailored to the circumstances of this acquisition, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) channels, interviews with program managers and KOs, and other sources known to the Government, including commercial sources to assess past performance for same or similar services as compared to the NAICS used for this solicitation.

6.2 Specific Content

All past performance submitted in response to this solicitation shall have been performed as a prime contractor, subcontractor, or JV partner.

An ID/IQ contract itself may not be submitted as an example of past performance. Each Delivery Order submitted shall be counted separately as one past performance example.

"Prime" contractor means the contractor has privity-of-contract with the Government or with the owner of a project or job and has the full responsibility for its completion. The prime is responsible for all contractual obligations under a mutually binding legal relationship. When the Government awards a contract to a contractor, the contractor is considered the "prime" contractor. For example, "prime" contractors are identified as such on the cover page of contracts or delivery/task orders such as:

SF 1449 -Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items - (Block 17a identifies the prime contractor)

SF 26 -Award/Contract - (Block 7 identifies the prime contractor)

SF 33 -Solicitation, Offer, and Award - (Block 15A identifies the prime contractor)

Department of Defense (DD) Form 1155 - Order for Supplies or Services (Block 9 identifies the prime contractor)

Optional Form 307- Contract Award (Block 7 identifies the prime contractor)

GSA Form 300 -Order for Supplies and Services (Block 6 identifies the prime contractor)

"Subcontractor" means the contractor has privity-of-contract with a prime contractor. When a prime contractor awards a contract to a contractor, the contractor is considered a subcontractor.

If the offeror represents the combining of two or more companies, a JV for the purpose of this If previous experience does not exist for the JV, solicitation, the JV will be evaluated as a single offeror.

each JV partner shall submit at least one project for past performance evaluation. The project will be evaluated based on each the partner's role in cited past work and in the proposed JV role for FMT. The total number of contracts submitted may not exceed three.

As discussed in Paragraph 1.1 above, only U. S. companies will be considered for award as a prime FMT PL contract holder. If a JV is formed to submit a proposal for FMT PL, all members/partners of that JV must be U.S. companies. If a foreign-influenced company has been approved through the DSS as a U.S.

subsidiary, then they are considered a U.S. company and may be a U.S. prime on FMTPL. However, for past performance to be considered relevant, the contract reference must have been performed by the U.S.

Company submitting the proposal. A foreign parent company is not the offeror, so the foreign parent company's past performance will not be considered relevant to what the U.S. subsidiary is proposing to

do. In addition, for past performance to be considered relevant for the prime offeror, it is the Government's intention to only evaluate the prime offeror submitting the proposal and not its parent /affiliate companies. Prime Offerors must submit at least one example of past performance for consideration which they themselves performed. Offerors shall not exceed the maximum of three (3) past performance reference submissions total for the Past Performance Factor.

By the posting date of this solicitation, if a company has acquired another company, or been acquired by another company, the transferor and transferee companies may claim credit for the past performance projects under the following condition: In the event of a Government approved novation of a U.S.

Federal contract from one contractor to another, the transferor contractor…