Amendment_0011-Solicitation_W91151-19-R-0003,_28_March_2019.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this Amendment is to extend the closing date for submission of proposals; clarify the changes made in Amendment 0010;

and revise Section L, paragraphs C.3.B (1), C.3.B(1)a, C.3.B(1)b, C.3.B(2), and D.5.c(5); and Section M, paragraphs D.2, D.2(a), and D.2(b).

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W91151-19-R-0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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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 X is extended, 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.

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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.

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

CLARIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY

The following changes were made to Section L, but were not included as part of the narrative of Amendment 0010:

Paragraph A From: Proposal Submittal and Inquiries.

To: Proposal Submittal and Inquiries: Block nine (9) of the SF33 is not applicable. All Offerors and Subcontractors shall follow the instructions in the below paragraphs for submission of proposals.

Paragraph C.3.B (1) From: TAB 1 – Subfactor 1 – Understanding of the Requirement/Mission (TAR 1, 2 & Scenario TAR 3). The offeror shall propose its technical methodology that demonstrates adequacy of the offerors capabilities to conduct and maintain continuity of base operations and test support.

To: TAB 1 – Subfactor 1 – Understanding of the Requirement/Mission (TAR 1, 2 & Scenario TAR 3). The offeror shall propose its technical methodology that demonstrates adequacy of the offerors capabilities to conduct and maintain continuity of base operations and test support. The offeror shall provide The offeror shall provide its methodology and cost as it’s referenced in the TARs. The technical methodology shall be included in Volume II for all TARs. The costs for TAR 1 and 2 shall be included in Attachment 5 under each year and under Volume IV of the solicitation. A base line staffing is required for TAR 3 and shall be included in Volume II. There is no costing associated with TAR 3.

Paragraph C.3.B (1) a From: For TAR 1- Test Support Base Operations and TAR 2- Airborne Base Support Operations, the technical methodology shall define the Offeror’s processes and procedures, resourcing capability, and corporate reach back support to manage increases and decrease in multiple requirements simultaneously. The offeror shall describe how it will manage the task order process, including the maintenance of separate records for each task order, and the cross-utilization of personnel with the goal of optimizing core experience and expertise across the multiple requirements.

To: For TAR 1- Test Support Base Operations and TAR 2- Airborne Base Support Operations, the technical methodology shall define the offeror’s processes and procedures, resourcing capability, and corporate reach back support to manage increases and decreases during multiple test requirements simultaneously from the base operations standpoint. The offeror shall describe it methodology to manage how it will manage the TAR process, including the maintenance of separate records for each task order, and the cross-utilization of personnel with the goal of optimizing core experience and expertise across the multiple requirements. The costs associated with these TARs shall be included in Attachment 5 for each year and included in section D. Volume IV – Factor 3 - Cost. The total cost of each TAR shall be included with the cumulative totals under the Summary tab.

Paragraph C.3.B (1) b From: For Scenario TAR 3 -Multi-Requirement only – the Offeror shall provide technical methodology that plans for, schedules, executes, and includes the following:

- manpower resources

- data collection

- data management

- logistics

- assumption and risks

Offerors shall address their strategy for handling surges and slack periods for test support, including their plan to release or reassign test support personnel. The offeror shall address any problems presented by the technical requirement and identify the proposed solution.

To: For Scenario TAR 3 -Multi-Requirement only – the Offeror shall provide its technical methodology based on the scenario that plans for, schedules, executes, and recovers during test support. The following shall be included in the methodology:

- positions held (labor categories) and hours

- data collection

- data management

- assumption and risks

The offeror shall address any problems presented by the technical requirement and identify the proposed solution.

The offer shall provide a base line staffing and include its technical methodology in Volume II of the solicitation.

There are no costs associated with this TAR Scenario. The scenario TAR 3 is not part of Section 5.in the PWS, Test Support Services.

Paragraph C.3.B (2) From: TAB 2 – Subfactor 2 – Personnel Qualification, Management, and Authority/Employee Recruitment and Retention. The offeror shall propose an organizational staffing approach with job descriptions that demonstrates adequate oversight, and promotes flexible utilization of contractor personnel. Job descriptions shall be added as an appendix to this Volume.

To: TAB 2 – Subfactor 2 – Personnel Qualification, Management, and Authority/Employee Recruitment and Retention. The offeror shall propose an organizational staffing approach with job descriptions that demonstrates adequate oversight, and promotes flexible utilization of contractor personnel.

Paragraph C.3.B (2)(b) From: The offeror shall provide resumes of Key Personnel with the clearance level, education, qualification, experience, and authority to support the requirement IAW PWS 1.6.29 as part of the management organization. The resumes shall be provided in the format below and include a Letter of Commitment (LOC). The resumes and the letter of commitment shall not exceed five (5) pages for each designated Key Personnel. This does not count toward Volume II’s 75 page maximum.

To: The offeror shall provide resumes of Key Personnel with the clearance level, education, qualification, experience, and authority to support the requirement IAW PWS 1.6.29 as part of the management organization. The resumes shall be provided in the format below and include a Letter of Commitment (LOC). The resumes and the letter of commitment shall not exceed five (5) pages for each designated Key Personnel. This does not count toward Volume II’s 85 page maximum.

Paragraph C.3.B (2)(c) From: The offeror's proposal shall provide an approach and schedule to assume full contractual performance during the 30-day transition period IAW 1.6.58.1. The transition shall include the necessary personnel and staffing with labor categories and hours.

To: The offeror's proposal shall provide an approach and schedule to assume full contractual responsibility without disruption or degradation of performance during the 30-day transition period IAW 1.6.58.1.

There are two parts to this 30-day transition period.

Part 1- The successor Contractor shall provide the necessary personnel to begin transition immediately upon contract award. Costs associated with the immediate transition of necessary personnel upon contract award shall be included in section B, CLIN 0006 and in Attachment 5.

Part 2- , The Contractor shall meet with the incumbent Contractor and coordinate an effective orderly transition of all work in progress. Upon completion of this joint meeting, the Contractor shall provide the KO and COR a transition plan with associated costs. The Contractor shall transition personnel to obtain base passes, obtain Common Access Cards (CAC) as required, conduct 100% joint inspection and inventory and sign for facilities at Fort Hood, TX, Fort Bliss, TX and Fort Bragg, NC.

Paragraph C.3.D (4)(c)

From: Pursuant to the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), the determination by the Secretary of Labor as to the applicable minimum monetary wage and fringe benefits will be made part of any resulting contract. The Government has incorporated the applicable Area Wage Determinations. The Offeror shall provide a crosswalk of the proposed labor categories and labor rates to the appropriate SCLS Wage Determination as applicable. Per FAR 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment, the Offeror shall not escalate SCLS labor wages in its proposal.

To: Pursuant to the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), the determination by the Secretary of Labor as to the applicable minimum monetary wage and fringe benefits will be made part of any resulting contract. The Government has incorporated the applicable Area Wage Determinations. The Offeror shall provide a crosswalk of the proposed labor categories and labor rates to the appropriate SCLS Wage Determination as applicable. The Offeror shall not escalate SCLS labor wages in the out years in its proposal. Upon the anniversary date of the contract, the most current wage determination with updated wages, health & welfare, etc. will be incorporated.

Paragraph C.3.D (4)(d) From: Section B- Prices/costs shall be included with the cost volume spreadsheet and shall match the amounts proposed in the cost proposal spreadsheets. The Offeror shall incorporate the completed Cost Volume Spreadsheet (Attachment 5) with its worksheets into the Excel cost proposal workbook to include the Section B- Prices/costs that shall match proposed costs in the workbook. The information from the Offeror’s proposal shall automatically populate these worksheets with clear and traceable formulas. The Offeror may make minor adjustments to these worksheets only to the extent required to accurately reflect the Offeror’s proposal and the Offeror’s accounting and estimating system. All instructions provided on Attachment 5, Cost Volume Spreadsheet, shall be followed.

To: A completed Section B shall be included with the cost volume spreadsheet and shall match the amounts proposed in the cost proposal spreadsheets. The Offeror shall incorporate the completed Cost Volume Spreadsheet (Attachment 5) with its worksheets into the Excel cost proposal workbook to include the completed Section B that shall match proposed costs in the workbook. The information from the Offeror’s proposal shall automatically populate these worksheets with clear and traceable formulas. The Offeror may make minor adjustments to these worksheets only to the extent required to accurately reflect the Offeror’s proposal and the Offeror’s accounting and estimating system. All instructions provided on Attachment 5, Cost Volume Spreadsheet, shall be followed.

Paragraphs C.3.D (5)(a) and C.3.D (5)(b) From: For FFP CLINs (X003 and 0005), the Offeror shall provide the proposed firm fixed prices, to include profit, in Section B- Prices/costs and Attachment 5, for the 60 month ordering period. The Government may request other than certified cost and pricing data if required to validate FFP prices proposed.

For CR CLIN (X002 and X004), the pricing shall be based on the NTE amounts provided by the Government in Section B. If a handling rate, General and Administrative (G&A) rate, or any other indirect rate will be added to the NTE CLINs (e.g. ‘plug numbers’), the Offeror shall provide the rate with the cost proposal, as such rate will then become part of the contract. If no material handling rate, G&A rate, or other indirect rate is proposed for the CR CLINs, it will be assumed that no such indirect rate is applicable and the resulting contract will state that only direct costs will be reimbursed, and that no other indirect costs such as material handling or G&A will be allowed. Fixed fee will not be applicable to these NTE CLINs.

To: For FFP CLINs (X003 and 0006), the Offeror shall provide the proposed firm fixed prices, to include profit, in Section B and Attachment 5, for the 60 month ordering period. The Government may request other than certified cost and pricing data if required to validate FFP prices proposed.

For CR CLIN (X002, X004, and X005), the pricing shall be based on the NTE amounts provided by the Government in Section B. If a handling rate, General and Administrative (G&A) rate, or any other indirect rate will be added to the NTE CLINs (e.g. ‘plug numbers’), the Offeror shall provide the rate with the cost proposal, as such rate will then become part of the contract. If no material handling rate, G&A rate, or other indirect rate is proposed for the CR CLINs, it will be assumed that no such indirect rate is applicable and the resulting contract will state that only direct costs will be reimbursed, and that no other indirect costs such as material handling or G&A will be allowed. Fixed fee will not be applicable to these NTE CLINs. CLIN X005, Delivery of CAP is not a priced CLIN.

The following changes were made to Section M, but were not included as part of the narrative of Amendment 0010:

Paragraph D.2

From: Factor 1 - Mission Capability (Technical): The Government will evaluate the offerors technical methodology for each Task Authorization Request (TAR) 1, 2, & Scenario TAR 3. TAR 1 represents Test Support Base Operations identified in Section J-Technical Exhibit (TE) V, TAR 2 represents–Airborne Base Support Operations identified in Section J- TE Q, and Scenario TAR 3–Test Support Services multi-requirement –identified in Section J-Attachment 6 of the solicitation.

Subfactor 1 – Understanding of the Requirement/Mission (TAR 1, 2 & Scenario TAR 3). The Government will evaluate the offerors proposed technical methodology to TAR 1, TAR 2, and Scenario TAR 3 as it relates to conducting and maintaining base operations IAW PWS Section 5.1 and test support services in PWS Section 5.2.

To: Factor 1 - Mission Capability (Technical): The Government will evaluate the offerors separate technical methodology approach for each Task Authorization Request (TAR) 1, 2, & Scenario TAR 3. TAR 1 represents Test Support Base Operations identified in Section J-Technical Exhibit (TE) V, TAR 2 represents–Airborne Base Support Operations identified in Section J- TE Q, and Scenario TAR 3–Test Support Services multi-requirement – identified in Section J-Attachment 6 of the solicitation.

Subfactor 1 – Understanding of the Requirement/Mission (TAR 1, 2 & Scenario TAR 3). The Government will evaluate the offerors proposed technical methodology approach to TAR 1, TAR 2, and Scenario TAR 3 as it relates to conducting and maintaining base operations IAW PWS Section 5.1 and test support services in PWS Section 5.2.

The Government will evaluate the offerors response as it relates to base operations and test operations support. The Government will evaluate the costing under Attachment 5 for TAR 1 and TAR 2. For TAR 3, the Government will evaluate the base line staffing and its technical methodology under Volume II as it relates to the TAR requirements.

Paragraph D.2(a) From: The Government will evaluate the offerors process and procedures in its ability to manage increases and decreases in multiple requirements simultaneously to ensure there is no interruption in support, and qualified staff is obtained and retained as necessary. This will include assessing the Offeror’s ability to reach back to corporate support in a compressed timeframe. The Government will evaluate the offerors ability to manage the task order process, the maintenance of separate records for each task order, and the cross-utilization of personnel with the goal of optimizing core experience and expertise across base operations and TARs.

To: For TAR 1 and 2- Test Support Base Operations and Airborne Base Support Operations -The Government will evaluate the offerors response to its process and procedures in its ability to manage increases and decreases in multiple test requirements simultaneously with continued base operations. The Government will evaluate the offerors approach to ensure there is no interruption in support, and that a qualified staff is obtained and retained as necessary. This will include assessing the Offeror’s ability to reach back to corporate support in a compressed timeframe. The Government will evaluate the offerors ability to manage the task order process, the maintenance of separate records for each task order, and the cross-utilization of personnel with the goal of optimizing core experience and expertise across base operations and TARs. The costs associated with this response shall be included in Attachment 5 under each year and in section D. Volume IV – Factor 3 - Cost.

Paragraph D.2(b) From: For Scenario TAR 3 -Multi-Requirement only- The Government will evaluate the offerors ability to plan, schedule, and execute the scenario provided in Attachment 6. The evaluation will include the ability of the offeror to demonstrate its understanding of the process and procedures during the planning, scheduling, and execution of a complete TAR requirement. The planning, scheduling, and execution of the requirement will include the following:

- Manpower resources

- Data collection

- Data management

- Logistics

- Assumption and risks

The Government will evaluate its approach to handling surges, slack periods, timelines, and scheduling of workload and its solution to potential problems in handling these situations.

To: For Scenario TAR 3 -Multi-Requirement only- The Government will evaluate the offerors response in its ability to plan, schedule, and execute the scenario provided in Attachment 6. The evaluation will include the offerors ability to demonstrate its understanding of the process and procedures during the planning, scheduling, execution, and recovery of a complete TAR requirement. The planning, scheduling, and execution of the requirement will include the following:

- positions held (labor categories) and hours

- Data collection

- Data management

- Assumption and risks

The Government will evaluate its approach to, timelines, and scheduling of workload for all aspects of planning, execution and recovery and its solution to potential problems in handling these situations. The Government will evaluate the offers base line staffing in association with the test scenario requirements. The Government will not evaluate any costs associated with this TAR scenario

Paragraph D.4.b(1)

From: The total evaluated price/cost (TEP/C) for conducting a best value analysis will be calculated as follows:

(a) The Probable Cost estimate of all CPFF CLINs (X001); plus

(b) The most probable amount of the CR CLINs (X002 and X004) plus the impact of any applicable indirect rates;

plus

(c) The proposed price of all FFP CLINs (X003 and 0005); plus

(d) The probable cost of the last 12 month ordering period will be multiplied by 0.5 for evaluating the FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

To: The total evaluated price/cost (TEP/C) for conducting a best value analysis will be calculated as follows:

(a) The Probable Cost estimate of all CPFF CLINs (X001); plus

(b) The most probable amount of the CR CLINs (X002, X004 and X005) plus the impact of any applicable indirect rates; plus

(c) The proposed price of all FFP CLINs (X003 and 0006); plus

(d) The probable cost of the last 12 month ordering period will be multiplied by 0.5 for evaluating the FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

Paragraph D.4.c From: CR CLINs (X004): The CR CLINs with no fixed fee are based on the NTE amounts provided by the Government. The Government has provided the estimated value for CR CLINs. These CLINs will be evaluated for reasonableness and realism of the contractor proposed material handling or other applicable indirect rate. The total value of Government supplied NTE amount plus the product of the NTE and the proposed indirect rates, if applicable, will be evaluated for the base period and the six month Option to Extend Services (52.217-8). Any material handling rate, G&A rate, or other indirect rate applied to the NTE CLINs will be used for evaluation purposes only, as a part of the overall Most Probable Cost (MPC) amount. CR CLINs X002 does not have a NTE amount and Offerors shall price this CLIN.

FFP CLINs (0005 and X003): FFP CLINs will be evaluated in accordance with IAW FAR 15.404-1(a) & (b). The Government will evaluate the price reasonableness for the proposed prices in FFP CLINs.

To: CR CLINs (X002, X004, and X005): The CR CLINs with no fixed fee are based on the NTE amounts provided by the Government. The Government has provided the estimated value for CR CLINs. These CLINs will be evaluated for reasonableness and realism of the contractor proposed material handling or other applicable indirect rate. The total value of Government supplied NTE amount plus the product of the NTE and the proposed indirect rates, if applicable, will be evaluated for the base period and the six month Option to Extend Services (52.217-8).

Any material handling rate, G&A rate, or other indirect rate applied to the NTE CLINs will be used for evaluation purposes only, as a part of the overall Most Probable Cost (MPC) amount. CR CLIN X005- Delivery of Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) does not have a NTE amount and is not separately priced.

FFP CLINs (X003 and 0006): FFP CLINs will be evaluated in accordance with IAW FAR 15.404-1(a) & (b). The Government will evaluate the price reasonableness for the proposed prices in FFP CLINs.

The following changes have been made to this Amendment:

Section L Paragraph C.3.B (1) From: TAB 1 – Subfactor 1 – Understanding of the Requirement/Mission (TAR 1, 2 & Scenario TAR 3). The offeror shall propose its technical methodology that demonstrates adequacy of the offerors capabilities to conduct and maintain continuity of base operations and test support. The offeror shall provide The offeror shall provide its methodology and cost as it’s referenced in the TARs. The technical methodology shall be included in Volume II for all TARs. The costs for TAR 1 and 2 shall be included in Attachment 5 under each year and under Volume IV of the solicitation. A base line staffing is required for TAR 3 and shall be included in Volume II. There is no costing associated with TAR 3.

To: TAB 1 – Subfactor 1 – Understanding of the Requirement/Mission (TAR 1, 2 & Scenario TAR 3). The offeror shall propose its technical methodology that demonstrates adequacy of the offerors capabilities to conduct and maintain continuity of base operations and test support. The offeror shall provide its methodology and cost as it’s referenced in the TARs. The technical methodology shall be included in Volume II for all TARs. The costs for TAR 1 and 2 shall be included in Attachment 5 under each year and under Volume IV of the solicitation. The proposed staffing is required for TAR 3 and shall be included in Volume II. There is no costing associated with TAR 3.

Paragraph C.3.B (1) a From: For TAR 1- Test Support Base Operations and TAR 2- Airborne Base Support Operations, the technical methodology shall define the offeror’s processes and procedures, resourcing capability, and corporate reach back support to manage increases and decreases during multiple test requirements simultaneously from the base operations standpoint. The offeror shall describe it methodology to manage how it will manage the TAR process, including the maintenance of separate records for each task order, and the cross-utilization of personnel with the goal of optimizing core experience and expertise across the multiple requirements. The costs associated with these TARs shall be included in Attachment 5 for each year and included in section D. Volume IV – Factor 3 - Cost. The total cost of each TAR shall be included with the cumulative totals under the Summary tab.

To: For TAR 1- Test Support Base Operations and TAR 2- Airborne Base Support Operations, the technical methodology shall define the offeror’s processes and procedures, resourcing capability, and corporate reach back support to manage increases and decreases during multiple test requirements simultaneously from the base operations standpoint. The offeror shall describe it methodology to manage how it will manage the TAR process, including the maintenance of separate records for each task order, and the cross-utilization of personnel with the goal of optimizing core experience and expertise across the multiple requirements. The costs associated with these TARs shall be included in Attachment 5 for each year and under Volume IV of the solicitation. The total cost of each TAR shall be included with the cumulative totals under the Summary tab.

Paragraph C.3.B (1) b From: For Scenario TAR 3 -Multi-Requirement only – the Offeror shall provide its technical methodology based on the scenario that plans for, schedules, executes, and recovers during test support. The following shall be included in the methodology:

- positions held (labor categories) and hours

- data collection

- data management

- assumption and risks

The offeror shall address any problems presented by the technical requirement and identify the proposed solution.

The offer shall provide a base line staffing and include its technical methodology in Volume II of the solicitation.

There are no costs associated with this TAR Scenario. The scenario TAR 3 is not part of Section 5.in the PWS, Test Support Services.

To: For Scenario TAR 3 -Multi-Requirement only – the Offeror shall provide its technical methodology based on the scenario that plans for, schedules, executes, and recovers during test support. The following shall be included in the methodology:

- labor categories and hours

- data collection

- data management

- assumption and risks

The offeror shall address any problems presented by the technical requirement and identify the proposed solution.

The offer shall propose staffing and include its technical methodology in Volume II of the solicitation. There are no costs associated with this TAR Scenario. The scenario TAR 3 is not part of Section 5.in the PWS, Test Support Services.

Paragraph C.3.B(2)- The last sentence of this paragraph was erroneously deleted due to a system error in Amendment 0010.

From: TAB 2 – Subfactor 2 – Personnel Qualification, Management, and Authority/Employee Recruitment and Retention. The offeror shall propose an organizational staffing approach with job descriptions that demonstrates adequate oversight, and promotes flexible utilization of contractor personnel.

To: TAB 2 – Subfactor 2 – Personnel Qualification, Management, and Authority/Employee Recruitment and Retention. The offeror shall propose an organizational staffing approach with job descriptions that demonstrates adequate oversight, and promotes flexible utilization of contractor personnel. Job descriptions shall be added as an appendix to this Volume.

Paragraph D.5.c(5) From: Escalation: For any escalation applied to exempt labor rates or any other proposed costs, the Offeror shall provide how the escalation rate was developed/sourced.

To: Escalation: For any escalation applied to exempt labor rates or any other proposed costs, the Offeror shall provide how the escalation rate was developed.

Section M Paragraph D.2 From: Factor 1 - Mission Capability (Technical): The Government will evaluate the offerors separate technical methodology approach for each Task Authorization Request (TAR) 1, 2, & Scenario TAR 3. TAR 1 represents Test Support Base Operations identified in Section J-Technical Exhibit (TE) V, TAR 2 represents–Airborne Base Support Operations identified in Section J- TE Q, and Scenario TAR 3–Test Support Services multi-requirement – identified in Section J-Attachment 6 of the solicitation.

Subfactor 1 – Understanding of the Requirement/Mission (TAR 1, 2 & Scenario TAR 3). The Government will evaluate the offerors proposed technical methodology approach to TAR 1, TAR 2, and Scenario TAR 3 as it relates to conducting and maintaining base operations IAW PWS Section 5.1 and test support services in PWS Section 5.2.

The Government will evaluate the offerors response as it relates to base operations and test operations support. The Government will evaluate the costing under Attachment 5 for TAR 1 and TAR 2. For TAR 3, the Government will evaluate the base line staffing and its technical methodology under Volume II as it relates to the TAR requirements.

To: Factor 1 - Mission Capability (Technical): The Government will evaluate the offerors separate technical methodology for each Task Authorization Request (TAR) 1, 2, & Scenario TAR 3. TAR 1 represents Test Support Base Operations identified in Section J-Technical Exhibit (TE) V, TAR 2 represents–Airborne Base Support Operations identified in Section J- TE Q, and Scenario TAR 3–Test Support Services multi-requirement – identified in Section J-Attachment 6 of the solicitation.

Subfactor 1 – Understanding of the Requirement/Mission (TAR 1, 2 & Scenario TAR 3). The Government will evaluate the offerors proposed technical methodology to TAR 1, TAR 2, and Scenario TAR 3 as it relates to conducting and maintaining base operations IAW PWS Section 5.1 and test support services in PWS Section 5.2.

The Government will evaluate the offerors response as it relates to base operations and test operations support. The Government will evaluate the costing under Attachment 5 for TAR 1 and TAR 2. For TAR 3, the Government will evaluate the proposed staffing and its technical methodology under Volume II as it relates to the TAR requirements.

Paragraph D.2(a) From: For TAR 1 and 2- Test Support Base Operations and Airborne Base Support Operations -The Government will evaluate the offerors response to its process and procedures in its ability to manage increases and decreases in multiple test requirements simultaneously with continued base operations. The Government will evaluate the offerors approach to ensure there is no interruption in support, and that a qualified staff is obtained and retained as necessary. This will include assessing the Offeror’s ability to reach back to corporate support in a compressed timeframe. The Government will evaluate the offerors ability to manage the task order process, the maintenance of separate records for each task order, and the cross-utilization of personnel with the goal of optimizing core experience and expertise across base operations and TARs. The costs associated with this response shall be included in Attachment 5 under each year and in section D. Volume IV – Factor 3 - Cost.

To: For TAR 1 and 2- Test Support Base Operations and Airborne Base Support Operations -The Government will evaluate the offerors response to its process and procedures in its ability to manage increases and decreases in multiple test requirements simultaneously with continued base operations. The Government will evaluate the offerors approach to ensure there is no interruption in support, and that a qualified staff is obtained and retained as necessary. This will include assessing the Offeror’s ability to reach back to corporate support in a compressed timeframe. The Government will evaluate the offerors ability to manage the task order process, the maintenance of separate records for each task order, and the cross-utilization of personnel with the goal of optimizing core experience and expertise across base operations and TARs. The costs associated with this response shall be included in Attachment 5 for each year and under Volume IV of the solicitation.

Paragraph D.2(b) From: For Scenario TAR 3 -Multi-Requirement only- The Government will evaluate the offerors response in its ability to plan, schedule, and execute the scenario provided in Attachment 6. The evaluation will include the offerors ability to demonstrate its understanding of the process and procedures during the planning, scheduling, execution, and recovery of a complete TAR requirement. The planning, scheduling, and execution of the requirement will include the following:

- positions held (labor categories) and hours

- Data collection

- Data management

- Assumption and risks The Government will evaluate its approach to, timelines, and scheduling of workload for all aspects of planning, execution and recovery and its solution to potential problems in handling these situations. The Government will evaluate the offers base line staffing in association with the test scenario requirements. The Government will not evaluate any costs associated with this TAR scenario.

Subfactor 2 – Personnel Qualification, Management, and Authority/Employee Recruitment and Retention. The Government will evaluate the offeror’s organizational staffing and approach, to include key personnel, to determine whether it demonstrates adequate oversight for the performance of the contract and all TARs. The evaluation will encompass if the offeror’s staffing has met the minimum positions and qualifications IAW PWS Section 1.6.29.1 that explains the work they are responsible for managing and accomplishing to include estimating support, timelines, workload, and other related administrative support functions.

To: For Scenario TAR 3 -Multi-Requirement only- The Government will evaluate the offerors response in its ability to plan, schedule, and execute the scenario provided in Attachment 6. The evaluation will include the offerors ability to demonstrate its understanding of the process and procedures during the planning, scheduling, execution, and recovery of a complete TAR requirement. The planning, scheduling, and execution of the requirement will include the following:

- labor categories and hours

- Data collection

- Data management

- Assumption and risks The Government will evaluate its approach and scheduling of workload for all aspects of planning, execution and recovery and its solution to potential problems in handling these situations. The Government will evaluate the

Offerors proposed staffing in association with the test scenario requirements. The Government will not evaluate any costs associated with this TAR scenario.

Subfactor 2 – Personnel Qualification, Management, and Authority/Employee Recruitment and Retention. The Government will evaluate the offeror’s organizational staffing and approach with job descriptions to determine whether it demonstrates adequate oversight for the performance of the contract and all TARs. The evaluation will encompass if the offeror’s staffing has met the minimum positions and qualifications IAW PWS Section 1.6.29.1 that explains the work they are responsible for managing and accomplishing to include estimating support, workload, and other related administrative support functions.

****The closing date for submission of proposals has been extended to 19 April 2019. All Offerors/Subcontractors should have received access codes as of 18 March 2019. Due to the extension of the closing date, all access codes will expire on 1 April 2019. If names and email addresses have been submitted to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer prior to 18 March 2019, there is no need to submit requests again. New access codes will be given on 15 April 2019 to those individuals. All others will need to send request per the instructions in Section L, paragraph A of the solicitation.****

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 29-Mar-2019 10:00 AM to 19-Apr-2019 10:00 AM.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICE TO OFFERORS (Section L)

A. Proposal Submittal and Inquiries: Block nine (9) of the SF33 is not applicable. All Offerors and Subcontractors shall follow the instructions in the below paragraphs for submission of proposals.

1. Instructions on submission of proposals:

a. No hard copies or CDs will be accepted.

b. Offerors and Subcontractors with proprietary information will submit proposals through the following link: https://safe.arl.army.mil/

c. If the Offeror/Subcontractor has a Common Access Card (CAC), to submit proposals click on the Drop-off box. A window will pop up for Information about the sender. You will be asked if you have been given a Request Code. Answer “No”, and fill in the information for your organization and email address, then click next. Be sure the “From” box has your name, email address, and organization of the Offeror/Subcontractor. Also, ensure all four (4) boxes have been checked immediately below the ‘From” box. In the “To” box click the green plus sign to add the email addresses of the Contract Specialist – Natasha Elder: Natasha.l.elder.civ@mail.mil and the Contracting Officer- Belinda Woods: Belinda.woods.civ@mail.mil. In the description box write “Proposal for Base and Test Support Services, and add files using the blue button at the bottom. After adding your files, place a brief description in the box and click drop off files. A message will pop up to state the drop off is completed. An automated email will be sent to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer that files are dropped off and we will have four (4) calendar days to retrieve files. Once the files have been picked up the Offeror/Subcontractor will receive an automated email message informing them the files have been picked up and by whom.

d. If the Offeror/Subcontractor does not have a CAC, Offerors/Subcontractors must request code to obtain access. Prior to submission of proposals, Offerors/Subcontractors shall send an email to the Contract Specialist –

Natasha Elder: Natasha.l.elder.civ@mail.mil and the Contracting Officer- Belinda Woods:

Belinda.woods.civ@mail.mil with the full name and email address of the individual that will submit the proposals by 11:00 am Central Time on 14 March 2019. Once this information is received and entered, the named individual will receive an automated email with a link to submit drop-off files. DO NOT USE THE LINK. The Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer will send the individual an email with the request code not later than 18 March 2019. The request code is valid for 14 days effective the day the automated email was sent. Upon receipt of this request code, go to the following link: https://safe.arl.army.mil/ and click on the Drop-off box. A window will pop up for Information about the sender. You will be asked if you have been given a Request Code. Answer “Yes” and enter the code and click “Next”. Be sure the “From” box has the name and email address of the Offeror/Subcontractor. Also, make sure all four (4) boxes have been checked immediately below the “From” box. In the “To” box be sure the email address of both the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer are listed. In the description box write “Proposal for Base and Test Support Services and add files using the blue button at the bottom. After adding your files, place a brief description in the box and click drop off files. A message will pop up to state the drop off is completed. An automated email will be sent to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer that files are dropped off and we will have four (4) calendar days to retrieve files. Once the files have been picked up the Offeror/Subcontractor will receive an automated email message informing them the files have been picked up and by whom.

2. The Acquisition Source Selection Interactive Support Tool (ASSIST):

a. During the conduct of this acquisition, the Acquisition Source Selection Interactive Support Tool (ASSIST) will be used by the Government to support the proposal evaluation and source selection process. A separate tool, the ASSIST2Industry, will be used in conjunction with ASSIST to accomplish all exchanges with Offerors after receipt of proposals pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.306. ASSIST2Industry provides the ability for the Government to issue, and the Offerors to receive and respond to, all Evaluation Notices (ENs) in a secure online environment.

b. In order to initiate the use of ASSIST2Industry, the Government requires the names, company titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two (2) individuals that the Offeror has designated as responsible for receiving and responding to Government ENs through ASSIST2Industry. The designation of two (2) individuals is for the purpose of insuring availability of one individual if the other individual is not available. The required information regarding these two (2) individuals must be submitted with the Offeror’s proposal and included in the cover letter.

c. After the solicitation’s closing date, the Government will establish an account in ASSIST2Industry for each individual identified by the Offeror that has submitted a proposal in response to this solicitation. The two individuals named by the Offeror will be authorized access to that account. Two (2) separate system generated emails will be sent to each individual. One of the emails will contain the individual’s ASSIST2Industry username.

The other email will contain the individual’s temporary password. Using the provided username and temporary password, each individual can then go to https://ASSIST2Industry.army.mil to access the account. NOTE: The first time a user logs in, the user will be required to change the temporary password before the user can proceed to use the site.

d. Whenever the Government issues ENs to the Offeror through ASSIST2Industry, the Government’s Contracting Officer will notify the Offeror through a medium independent of ASSIST2Industry ( e.g., e-mail) that the Offeror has ENs in ASSIST2Industry waiting for a response. There will be no ENs in ASSIST2Industry until such notice is issued by the Contracting Officer.

e. All Offerors are advised that ASSIST2Industry has been updated and it is now the responsibility of PRIME Contractors to establish accounts for their SUBCONTRACTORS to respond to Government ENs. A separate area within ASSIST2Industry has been created to allow authorized Subcontractor POCs to upload proposal files only. Subcontractors will not be able to access any other information on the ASSIST2Industry website (e.g.

Questions/Evaluation Notices, Responses, etc.). Once a Subcontractor has been added, they will receive a user ID (e.g. subcontractor0001) and password (an initial password) that will be sent via two separate system generated e-mails. A Subcontractor will have one user ID for all PRIMES and solicitation responses, i.e. if you are a Subcontractor to multiple Prime Contractors and multiple solicitation responses, you will only have one user ID.

Once an account has been established for the Subcontractor, go to https://ASSIST2Industry.army.mil to access the account. Prime Contractors will only be able to see the number of files submitted by their Subcontractors; but, will be UNABLE TO VIEW the Subcontractor’s files.

3. ACCESSING ASSIST2INDUSTRY PRIME/SUBCONTRACTORS

a. Access to ASSIST2Industry will require a two factor authentication for each Prime and Subcontractor user. All ASSIST2Industry users are required to have a username/password (first authentication) and may select one of the following three methods for implementing the second authentication to access the site:

1 use an authenticator application on your cell phone (e.g. Google or Microsoft Authenticator) to receive a QR Code;

2 receive a code via an SMS Text Message to your cell phone; or 3 receive a code via e-mail.

b. If you have any other problems accessing your account, contact the Army Enterprise Service Desk (AESD) at 1-866-335-2769 (ARMY), # Option 7

c. Please be prepared to provide the following:

1 Contractor POC Name;

2 Telephone Number;

3 Email Address;

4 Procuring Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist Name and Telephone Number;

5 ASSIST Source Selection/Program Name; and 6 Solicitation Number.

Contractor POCs should not provide any additional information than what is noted above.

NOTE: Both Prime Contractors and Subcontractors are instructed to review the ASSIST2Industry User’s Guide, located under the “Getting Started” tab on the website. The guide has been updated and provides step by step instructions on how to perform functions and navigate the website.

THE OFFERORS ARE CAUTIONED THAT THE SYSTEM GENERATED EMAILS REFERRED TO ABOVE

ARE INTENDED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. RECEIPT OF THESE EMAILS DOES NOT

CONSTITUTE THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY TYPE OF EXCHANGE WITH THE OFFEROR IN

ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 15.306(A), (B), OR (D) (I.E., CLARIFICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, OR

DISCUSSIONS). ALSO, RECEIPT OF THESE EMAILS DOES NOT SIGNIFY THAT A COMPETITIVE

RANGE DETERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 15.306(C) HAS BEEN MADE OR THAT THE

OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPETITIVE RANGE WHEN THAT

DETERMINATION IS MADE. ALL NOTIFICATIONS THAT ANY TYPE OF EXCHANGE WITH THE

OFFEROR HAS COMMENCED AND THE OFFEROR HAS EVALUATION NOTICES (ENS) AVAILABLE TO

RESPOND TO, OR ANY NOTIFICATION THAT THE OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN

OR EXCLUDED FROM THE COMPETITIVE RANGE, WILL BE SENT TO THE OFFEROR BY THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER INDEPENDENTLY OF THE ASSIST2INDUSTRY.

4. The point of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the Contracting Officer via the Contract Specialist. Address all questions or concerns the offeror may have to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Natasha Elder at email: natasha.l.elder.civ@mail.mil or Mrs. Belinda Woods, Contracting Officer at e-mail: belinda.woods.civ@mail.mil. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email not later than 10:00 a.m. Central Time on 09 January 2019 to the KO and CS identified below.

Belinda.woods.civ@mail.mil; AND Natasha.l.elder.civ@mail.mil

B. General Instructions

1. The selection of a source for award purposes will be conducted utilizing negotiated procedures as delineated in FAR Part 15.3 along with DoD Source Selection Procedures and Army Source Selection Supplement. Under Best Value Continuum, this will be a tradeoff source selection process with Subjective Tradeoffs. Offers will be evaluated using the criteria under Section M, “Factors to be Evaluated.” Noncompliance with the solicitation requirements may hamper the Government's ability to properly evaluate the proposal and may result in elimination of the proposal from further consideration for contract award.

2. The Offer. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the offeror's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the solicitation, concurrence with the Performance Work Statement, and the proposed contract type.

3. It is the Government’s intention to award without discussions. Offerors are encouraged to present their best mission capability proposal and costss in their initial proposal submission. However, IAW FAR Part 15.306, should discussions become necessary, the Government reserves the right to hold them. If this occurs, a competitive range will be determined and offerors notified. The competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency IAW FAR Part 15.306 (c) (2).

4. These instructions prescribe the format for the proposal and describe the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals.

5. If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions…