Amendment 2 16 April 2021.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.

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

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16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9115121R0012

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-Mar-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

15-Apr-2021

CODE

MICC - FORT HOOD

36000 DARNALL LOOP, ROOM 1300B

FORT HOOD TX 76544-5025

W91151 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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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:

CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by full text:

Continuation Sheet:

The following items are applicable to Amendment 2 of the Solicitation:

1. All changes to the Solicitation are highlighted in yellow. Offerors are instructed to resubmit SAFE code request.

The CUT OFF DATE for obtaining the SAFE request code is 12:00 PM CST, 21 April 2021. The Past Performance

Questionnarie submission date has been extended from 0900 AM (CST) 5 April 2021 to 0900 AM (CST) 26 April

2021.

2. Revised TE A- TTSS PWS dtd 15 Apr 21-All changes are highlighted in yellow and blue.

3. Revised TE AA Fort Hood Base TAR Recompete

4. Revision TE AB-IEWTD Base TAR Recompete

5. Revised TE AC-PWS Deliverable Schedule

6. Revised TE O –Wage Determination (Texas & Arizona)

7. Revised TE V- DD 254 DoD Contract Security Classification Specification

8. Revised TE V1-Continuation Sheet of DD254 DoD Contract Security Classification Specification

9. Revised Attachment 1 – Sample Test Scenario

10. Revised Attachment 4 – Cost Proposal

11. Revised Attachment 7- Sample Test TAR Position and Labor Proposals

12. Removed FAR Clause 52.216-20

13. Revised FAR Clause 52.216-19 & FAR Clause 52.216-22

14. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

15. Below are the questions from Industry and the Government responses.

Questions from Industry.

1. Question: In D.1.b, that addresses the Evaluation Approach with regards to feasibility under Subfactor 1, technical approach, Key Point #1, Systems Engineering & Software Support, it states an example of experience and knowledge that could support a higher subfactor rating other than “Acceptable” is listed below, referencing the Offeror having CMMI 2 or 3 level certification. Please confirm that having CMMI

Level 2 or 3 is not the only criteria to obtain a higher rating and other management frameworks, controls, techniques, innovation and tools are equally valued and weighed.

Government Response: Yes, CMMI Level 2 or 3 is not the only criteria to obtain a higher rating and other management frameworks, controls, techniques, innovation and tools are equally valued and weighed.

2. Question: In D.1.b, that addresses the Evaluation Approach with regards to feasibility under Subfactor 2, technical approach, Key Point #2, recruitment, retention, and development, it states an example of experience and knowledge that could support a higher subfactor rating other than “Acceptable” is listed below, referencing the Offeror demonstrate use of CMMI or other similar management controls. Please confirm that using CMMI is not the only criteria to obtain a higher rating and that a proven track record and innovation are equally valued and weighed.

Government Response: Yes, using CMMI is not the only criteria to obtain a higher rating and that a proven track record and innovation are equally valued and weighed.

3. Question: Our Proposal Team is about to send out our Past Performance Questionnaires for TTSS and noticed that we were missing the command letterhead as well as the KO’s signature on page 1. Can you provide me with letterhead and signature or advise me on how to proceed.

Government Response: The letterhead is as follows:

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

U.S. ARMY MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND

MICC-FORT HOOD-SHOEMAKER

36000 DARNALL LOOP, ROOM 1300B

FORT HOOD, TX 76544-5095.

The Contracting officer's signature is as follows: Sandra K. Cleveland

4. Question: Offeror has reviewed the RFP W9115121R0012 and have a question related to the Past

Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). Normally we would include this in our Q&A submission but we are afraid if we don’t ask now and see if you can provide a response the Q&A will not be out in time to assist with the issue. Section L on page 38, Tab G, third paragraph states that PPQs are due no later than 5 April

2021. Our bid responses are due on 14 April 2021. Normally the PPQs are due the same day as the bid response would the Government consider changing this due date to the 14th of April? Otherwise this doesn’t leave a lot of time to have our clients fill them out and return by the due date.

Government Response: The PPQ response dates will remain the same.

5. Question: TE O / Wage Determination. The Wage Determination for Texas is provided in the solicitation documents in TE I. There are Wage Determination positions for IEWTD, but the wage determination for

Ft. Huachuca is not provided. Please provide the applicable Wage Determination for that area. Required to price Wage Determination positions.

Government Response: TE O will be incorporated with WD for Fort Huachuca & Texas.

6. Question: TE I /Baseline Staffing and Historical Data; Labor Category Tab. The "Ft Hood & Ft Huachuca

Labor Cat" tab lists labor categories, clearances, Description of work, Job Description, Education Level and

Degree Preferred In. There are several WD positions where a Bachelor’s Degree is shown in this table as required. For example, in line 29 (WD 30082 / Engineer Technician III), a Bachelors Degree is shown in an area such as electrical engineering and computer science for this position. Is it required for a Technician

III to have a Bachelor’s degree? There are several more instances where a WD position has a bachelor degree requirement. Can the Government please clarify if a Bachelor’s degree is required for a Technician

III as well as the other WD positions? Required to appropriately fill the position with a qualified person.

Government Response: Required to appropriately fill the position with a qualified person.

7. Question: TE I /Baseline Staffing and Historical Data. The "Ft Hood & Ft Huachuca Labor Cat" tab lists labor categories, and other requirements for the personnel positions. However, the labor categories in this tab do not match in many cases with the Historical Labor categories in the "Historical Labor FH" and the

Historical Labor IEWTD" tabs. For example, an Engineer Technician I and II are shown in the IEWTD historical tab, but these categories are not defined in the "Ft Hood & Ft Huachuca Labor Cat" tab. Another example is the "Historical Labor FH" tab lists a "Model & Sim SME I, II and IV", but these labor categories are not in the "Ft Hood & Ft Huachuca Labor Cat" tab. Request the labor categories in the tabs align for pricing and staffing purposes.

Government Response: Revised TE I to show mapping of historical positions to current labor positions.

8. Question: TE I /Baseline Staffing and Historical Data. The solicitation states on page 40, L.C.3.iv.h.(2) that: "The staffing by labor category and contract period is provided at Exhibit I." However, Exhibit I does not provide this information. Exhibit I provides labor categories and historical hours for FY17, 18, and 19.

It does not provide hours for each contract period as stated in the solicitation. Hours per labor category and per contract period is required (per the solicitation) for each contract period to complete the cost volume and provide the data needed for the cost evaluation.

Government Response: Added “FY” verbiage for IEWTD and Fort Hood. See revised TE I.

9. Question: Attachment 4 Cost Proposal Template. The solicitation states on page 40, L.C.3.iv.g.(2) that:

The pricing for CR CLINs shall be based on the amounts provided by the Government. Offerors shall use the Government provided amount in Attachment 4, Cost Proposal Format." However, Attachment 4 does not provide this information. Amounts for Materials is blank in Attachment 4 for all tabs. Exhibit I does provide historical material amounts for FY17, 18, and 19. It does not provide amounts for each contract period. Please provide the Cost Reimbursable amounts for Attachment 4 as specified in the solicitation.

These amounts are required to complete the cost volume and provide the data needed for the cost evaluation.

Government Response: The Government will provide amounts in Attachment 4.

10. Question: Solicitation W9115121R0012. The solicitation states on page 32, L.C.C that Volume IV-Cost shall be submitted in Excel format only. The solicitation requires a narrative of the normal rate development as well as BOEs, Total Comp Plan and DCAA/DCMA letters. This narrative is normally submitted as a word document as part of the Cost submission. Do Offerors incorporate the rate development narrative in the excel file or should we provide a separate word document(s) that includes this standard discussion? Cost compliance clarification.

Government Response: Volume IV Cost Attachment 4 shall be submitted in Excel format only. The narrative and the BOE shall be submitted in .pdf format.

11. Question: Solicitation W9115121R0012. The solicitation states on page 41, L.C.3.iv.f that: "Compensation for Professional Employees. The Offeror shall submit a total compensation plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for the professional employees who will work under the contract, in accordance with the solicitation provision set forth in FAR 52.222-46 Evaluation of Compensation for Professional

Employees." Is the total compensation plan required to be submitted in the Cost volume? Cost compliance clarification.

Government Response: Yes, The compensation plan shall be in Volume IV - Cost.

12. Question: Solicitation W9115121R0012. The solicitation states on page 39, L.C.3.iv.h.(2) that: "The

Offeror shall incorporate the completed cost and pricing workbook Attachment 1 with its worksheets into the Excel cost proposal workbook to include the completed schedule B that shall match proposed prices in the workbook". Attachment 1 is the Sample Test Scenario TAR and specifically states in Paragraph 3 that:

"A cost of not required for this subfactor". Please clarify this discrepancy. Cost compliance clarification.

Government Response: Changed Attachment 1 to Attachment 4.

13. Question: TE AA and AB. TE AA and AB present the Ft Hood Base TAR and the IEWTD Base TAR, respectively. In the TE AA and AB, paragraph 3 on page 2 states: The Contractor shall provide a technical methodology/approach/narrative and cost based on the requirements in this TAR as part of its proposal.

The Contractor shall submit the cost (labor and reimbursable) for this base TAR in a separate tab under

Attachment 5, Proposal Template as part of Volume IV, Cost." The solicitation section L, Volume IV Cost does not mention nor contain any guidance on including this information in the Cost Proposal. Please clarify if the Offeror is to provide a technical methodology/approach/narrative and cost based on the requirements in the TAR as part of its Cost proposal. The Contractor shall submit the cost (labor and reimbursable) for this base TAR in a separate tab under Attachment 5, Proposal Template as part of

Volume IV, Cost." Cost compliance clarification.

Government Response: Yes, provide a cost estimate for each Base TAR. The Cost shall be submitted under Volume IV, Attachment 4. The technical approach shall be submitted under Section 3, Subfactor 3, Task Implementation Plan using CDRL A003, TE F TIP Template. Revised TE AA and AB for clarification. See Revised Attachment 4.

14. Question: TE AA and AB. TE AA and AB present the Ft Hood Base TAR and the IEWTD Base TAR, respectively. In TE AA and AB, paragraph 3 on page 2 states: The Contractor shall provide a technical methodology/approach/narrative and cost based on the requirements in this TAR as part of its proposal.

The Contractor shall submit the cost (labor and reimbursable) for this base TAR in a separate tab under

Attachment 5, Proposal Template as part of Volume IV, Cost." If the Offeror is to provide a technical methodology/approach/narrative based on the requirements in this TAR as part of its proposal, should this be in the Cost volume excel spreadsheets as stated in the TAR? Cost compliance clarification.

Government Response: Yes, provide a cost estimate for each Base TAR. The Cost shall be submitted under Volume IV, Attachment 4. The technical approach shall be submitted under Section 3, Subfactor 3, Task Implementation Plan using CDRL A003, TE F TIP Template. Revised TE AA and AB for clarification.

15. Question: Attachment 4 Cost Proposal Template. The Cost Proposal Template requires inclusion of proprietary data to arrive at the Total Cost, such as fringe and G&A. It is straight forward for each subcontractor to fill this spreadsheet out, but the problem occurs when the Prime tries to roll up (aggregate) the subcontractor costs into the Prime total price. There is not a location on the spreadsheets to include subcontractor labor to arrive at the final cost. Please provide the method Primes should use to aggregate the costs from subcontractors. Required to roll up costs from subcontractors.

Government Response: It is Offerors' discretion when determining cost proposal methodology. However, the numbers must be traceable and without error. Additional columns can be added to support cost proposal.

16. Question: TE A TTSS PWS 20210127. Page 49, para C.4.2-The Small Business Administration (SBA) updated 13 CFR parts 121, 124, 125, 126, 127, and 134. Within § 121.103(h) it specifically clarifies that an

SBA approved unpopulated Joint Venture (JV) does NOT need an FCL if both the Mentor and Protégé already possess the required FCL. Will MICC’s acquisition and evaluation for W9115121R0012 follow this SBA regulation for SBA approved unpopulated JVs? Obtaining a Facility Clearance for newly formed

JV's is limited to having a DD254 issued with a clearance requirement. Although we can prepare for obtaining an FCL for the JV it will not be granted without a requirement.

Government Response: The Offeror (individual or JV) shall have a security clearance in place at the time of award. See Page 49, para C.4.2 for guidance.

17. Question: TE A TTSS PWS 20210127. Page 49, para C.4.2-Paragaph title is "Secret Facility Clearance".

Recommend the title be changed to either "Facility Clearance" or "Top Secret Facility Clearance".

Consistent with the DD254.

Government Response: Changed to Facility Clearance.

18. Question: TE AA and AB. TE AA and AB present the Ft Hood Base TAR and the IEWTD Base TAR, respectively. In the TE AA and AB, paragraph 3 on page 2 states: The Contractor shall provide a technical methodology/approach/narrative and cost based on the requirements in this TAR as part of its proposal.

The Contractor shall submit the cost (labor and reimbursable) for this base TAR in a separate tab under

Attachment 5, Proposal Template as part of Volume IV, Cost." Attachment 5 is the Subcontractor Consent

Form. Please clarify the correct Attachment. Cost compliance clarification.

Government Response: The Cost shall be submitted under Volume IV, Attachment 4. The technical approach shall be submitted under Volume II, Mission Capability using CDRL A003, TE F TIP Template.

Revised TE AA and AB for clarification.

19. Question: TE V DD 254. Page 1, para 2c-Recommend a change to the solicitation number to

W9115121R0012. This was the previous DRFP number.

Government Response: Corrected Solicitation Number under TE V DD 254.

20. Question: TE A TTSS PWS 20210127. Page 27, para C1.6.27.1-PWS reads "Additional descriptions list in

Attachment 4." Recommend change to "Additional descriptions list in TE I Baseline Staffing Information and Historical Data." To ensure proper cost values are being presented on the summary tab.

Government Response: Corrected PWS C.1.6.27.1. to TE I. Attachment 4 was changed to TE I.

21. Question: Attachment 4 Cost Proposal Template-summary. The Summary Tab the "Amount" column links does not match the Period titles. Recommend the links be corrected to display the correct values in column

B. To ensure proper cost values are being presented on the summary tab.

Government Response: The contractor is responsible for the formulas/links. See Attachment 4, Instruction, line 11.

22. Question: Solicitation TE I-Baseline Staffing Information Historical Data & TE O-Wage Determination.

Page 39-Solicitation states that "The Government has incorporated the applicable Area Wage

Determinations (WD) and CBA." TE+I indicates that there are SCA positions at Ft Hood and Ft Huachuca, but Government only provided WD for Ft Hood, TX (TE O) Are there any SCA positions at Ft Huachuca, AZ? Provide WD for Cochise County, AZ.

Government Response: TE O will be incorporated with WD for Fort Huachuca & Texas.

23. Question: PWS C.1.6.27.2. Page 28, TE I Baseline Staffing Information Historical Data. The Fort Hood

Program Manager shall possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years’ experience with military systems and direct management in leading a team and five (5) years’ experience in DoD testing and evaluation. A minimum of a Master’s degree in Engineer Technical series plus ten (10) years’ experience with military systems and direct management in leading a team and five (5) years’ experience in Department of Defense test and evaluation. Inconsistent education and experience requirements between the PWS and the Baseline Staffing Information and Historical Data. What are the education and experience requirements for the PM? Recommend following PWS requirement.

Government Response: Changed TE I to read PWS C.1.6.27.3.2. The Fort Hood Systems Engineer Lead shall have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer

Engineering, or Management Engineering, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience with military systems and five (5) years’ experience in experience in leading teams throughout the systems engineering process.

24. Question: PWS C.1.6.27.3.2. TE I-Baseline Staffing Information Historical Data. The SM shall possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years of experience with military systems and five (5) years’ experience in DoD testing and evaluation. Must have the ability to multi task, prioritize responsibilities and effective manage personnel and resources. A minimum of a Master’s degree in systems engineering and minimum of five (5) years’ experience with military systems and five (5) years’ experience in Department of Defense test and evaluation. Must have the ability to multi task, prioritize responsibilities and effective manage personnel and resources. Inconsistent education requirements between the PWS and the Baseline

Staffing Information and Historical Data. What are the education requirements for the SM? Recommend following PWS requirement.

Government Response: Changed TE I to read PWS C.1.6.27.3.2. The Fort Hood Systems Engineer Lead shall have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer

Engineering, or Management Engineering, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience with military systems and five (5) years’ experience in experience in leading teams throughout the systems engineering process.

25. Question: PWS C.1.6.27.4.3. TE I-Baseline Staffing Information Historical Data. The Fort Hood Systems

Engineer Lead shall have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Management Engineering, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience with military systems and five (5) years’ experience in experience in leading teams throughout the systems engineering process. A Master’s Degree in System Engineering, or Computer Science, or Computer

Engineering, or Management Engineering, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience with military systems and five (5) years’ experience in leading teams throughout the systems engineering process.

Inconsistent education requirements between the PWS and the Baseline Staffing Information and Historical

Data. What are the education requirements for the Sys Eng? Recommend following PWS requirement.

Government Response: Changed TE I to read PWS C.1.6.27.4.3.

26. Question: Solicitation Pg. 36/KP #4. "....Using the following format, the Offerors resumes shall provide capabilities with respect to technical knowledge, expertise, management, and experience:…..provide a signed letter of commitment/intent with each resume that confirms the individual's commitment/intent...Having 5 Key personnel resumes as well as Letters of Commitment/Intent significantly reduces the page count available for Mission Capability response. Please allow the resumes and LOCs to not be included in the page count or add an additional 25 pages to the page count total for

Mission Capability. Please allow the resumes and LOCs to not be included in the page count or add an additional 25 pages to the page count total for Mission Capability.

Government Response: Letters of intent/commitment are no longer required. The Key Personnel resumes and Client Authorization Letters will not be included in the page count. As stated in Responses to Vendor questions during draft solicitation Question #32.-Added verbiage under Section C. Proposal Preparation

Instructions 2. d. and Tab F, Factor 1, Key Point 4 Key Personnel of the solicitation informing the vendor that resumes will not be part of the page count.

27. Question: The PWS primarily only calls out the applicable Fort Hood Regulations and does not provide the applicable Fort Huachuca regulations. Example is C.1.6.18 Conservation of Utilities. Please provide all applicable Fort Huachuca regulations for the applicable PWS requirements. Government Response:

Added Fort Huachuca Regulations and Weblink to access publications and policies to PWS Section 6.

28. Question: RFP Section L.C.3. (iii) Page 38. "The points of contact shall email the questionnaires directly to Traci Leonard, CS, at traci.d.leonard2.civ@mail.mil and Sandra K. Cleveland, KO, at

Sandra.k.cleveland.civ@mail.mil not later than 9:00 AM CST, 5 April 2021.” Will the Government consider realigning the PPQ submission date/time to be commensurate with the proposal submission date/time to allow for sufficient time of the Offerors to identify our Past Performance citation nominations and to also allow sufficient response time from the Government respondents?

Government Response: The PPQ response dates will remain the same.

29. Question: A. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION (Section L) C., 2, c; page 32. With the exception of Volume IV -

Cost, each volume shall be submitted in one of the following formats: Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and/or Excel version 2013. Volume IV-Cost shall be submitted in Excel format only. Cost

Proposal Format, must remain in Excel format Section L (iv) Volume IV - Cost requires Offerors to include a detailed narrative and basis of estimate. Can Offeror's include the narrative and BOE in Microsoft Word or Pdf format in the submission?

Government Response: Volume IV - Cost, Attachment 4, shall be submitted in Excel format only. The narrative and the BOE shall be submitted in .pdf format.

30. Question: (iv) VOLUME IV - Cost, e. Compliance: (3) page 39. (3) Proposals should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate realism and reasonableness for the cost reimbursable line items and shall provide

BOE for cost and pricing build-up that is easily traceable and free of errors. The Offeror is responsible for providing adequate evidence to prove credibility of proposed costs/prices. Attachment 4 - Cost Proposal

Template doesn't have a BOE section, or address how to address the requirement. Can Offeror's submit

Basis of Estimate and detailed Cost Narrative within Microsoft word or PDF? Recommend Microsoft Word or PDF. Government Response: Government Response: Volume IV - Cost, Attachment 4, shall be submitted in Excel format only. The narrative and the BOE shall be submitted in .pdf format.

31. Question: Section L: (iv) Volume IV - Cost, f.(4) page 39. (4) The Offeror shall incorporate the completed cost and pricing workbook Attachment 1 with its worksheets into the Excel cost proposal workbook to include the completed schedule B that shall match proposed prices in the workbook. Attachment 4 is defined as Cost Proposal Template in the solicitation package. Can the Government confirm the correct attachment? Recommend a correction to attachment number.

Government Response: Changed Attachment 1 to Attachment 4.

32. Question: Section L: (iv) Volume IV - Cost, g.(2) page 40. (2) CR CLINs: The pricing for CR CLINs shall be based on the amounts provided by the Government. Offerors shall use the Government provided amount in Attachment 4, Cost Proposal Format. Attachment 4 does not appear to include amounts for the CR

CLINs. Can the Government provide those amounts or point to their location within the solicitation package? Recommend providing a revised. Attachment 4 to include plug values for CR CLINs.

Government Response: Attachment 4 has been revised to include plug values for CR CLINs.

33. Question: RFP Section I page 18. Clauses Incorporated by Full Text - 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct

1995) (b)(1) & (b)(2) Will dollar values be provided for FAR 52.216-19 (b)(1) & (b)(2)? Please furnish dollar values for this clause.

Government Response: 52.216-19 has been revised with dollar values.

34. Question: Solicitation / VOLUME II-Mission Capability / Section 2-Subfactor 2 Management & Staffing /

KEY POINT #4 Key Personnel; solicitation page 36-37. "Using the following format, the Offerors resumes shall provide capabilities with respect to technical knowledge, expertise, management, and experience."

"The Offeror shall also provide a signed letter of commitment/intent with each resume that confirms the individual's commitment/intent to begin performance in the identified Key Personnel position on the first day of performance, which is the first day of the Phase-In period (PWS Section C.1.6.34).” We understand the requirement and importance of providing Key Personnel who meet the established qualifications and requirements as established in the PWS C.1.6.27, on the first day of the Phase-In period. But, COVID-19 has made it difficult meeting, discussing, and convincing Incumbent KP to apply. This requirement poses a significant advantage to the incumbent contractor and unfairly handicaps competitors' ability to compete in a balanced and fair evaluation environment. Recommend the Government disallow inclusion of key personnel resumes and LOCs, and instead require competitors to detail the requirements our Key Personnel will possess in their staffing plans.

Government Response: Letter of commitment is no longer required. See revised PWS and Solicitation.

35. Question: RFP Section L page 29. Non-CAC authenticated user: Non-DoD or non-CAC holders are referenced as “Guests” in SAFE and cannot upload files unless you have received a request to “Drop off” files. The CS and KO will obtain a “Request Code” for an Offeror that is a non-authenticated user (Guest).

Email the CS and KO at the address above, if the Offeror needs a request code. The request code is VALID for 14 days. The CUT-OFF DATE for obtaining the request code is 12:00 PM CST, 25 March 2021. In the event no response is provided for the request, Offerors are instructed to resubmit the request no later than

12:00 PM CST, 29 March 2021. After the Offeror receives the request code, click the Drop-off button on the SAFE homepage and enter the request code. Since our subs are required to provide sealed packages do them, also need to request access to SAFE or how should they submit their sealed packages?

Government Response: The PRIME contractor and SUBCONTRACTOR will share the same SAFE code when responding to the Government.

36. Question: RFP Section L page 29-30. Acquisition Source Selection Interactive Support Tool (ASSIST)

Please confirm that ASSIST2Indutry is only for ENs not for our teammates to use to submit their Sealed

Packages correct? In addition will the Government notify the Prime that EN's have been sent to our teammates?

Government Response: RFP Section L, Page 30, Paragraph e, specifics how the PRIME contractor will establish accounts for the SUBCONTRACTORS to respond to Government Ens only via

ASSIST2Industry. ASSIST2Industry is only for Ens not for Offerors to submit their proposals.

37. Question: PWS page 12. C.1.6.7.3.3. Tier III or Tier III-R LAN Access Requirement. All Contractor personnel requiring access to the OTC LAN and other Information Technology (IT) systems involving. It is unclear on the Government’s reference to Tier III or Tier III-R LAN Access can the Government please clarify? Can the Government provide a reference document?

Government Response: Paragraph revised to include reference document. AR 25-2 Paragraph 2-37.i

(Authorized Users) refers to AR 380.67 (the Army's Personnel Security Program) to determine security clearance / investigation type requirements based on level of the information processed by the IT system authorized user is accessing. Also, the terms Tier III and Tier III-R changed to T3 and T3R.

38. Question: PWS Part 6 page 95. Applicable Publications. Please provide all relevant contract for Fort

Huachuca Publications.

Government Response: Added Fort Huachuca Regulations and Weblink to access publications and policies to the PWS Section 6.

39. Question: DD254 block 10 e 1. Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). DD254s requiring SCI action normally include an SCI addendum. Will the Government provide the SCI addendum? Government

Response: SCI addendum will be provided.

40. Question: DD254 block 10 j. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). DD254s with Block 10j checked normally included a CUI addendum. Will the Government provide the CUI addendum? Government

Response: DD254 Continuation Sheet provided with 10j information.

41. Question: PWS page 11C.1.6.7.3. Personnel Security Clearance. The Program Manager (PM) and all personnel supporting Top Secret - Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) efforts shall have the SCI clearances at contract start date. C.1.6.27.1. All Key Personnel shall possess a current Top Secret clearance and be Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligible. The SCI requirements and candidate verification will be initiated for key personnel positions upon contract award. SCI actions for this contract cannot be input into the Intelligence Support Command's (INSCOM) Army Centralized Contracts and

Security (ACCS) system until the Contract Monitor (CM) inputs the associated DD254 and it is accepted by the Contractor Support Element (CSE). C.1.6.7.3 is in conflict with C.1.6.27.1. Will the Government allow SCI actions to be initiated upon contract award as sufficient for C.1.6.7.3? Current requirements favors the incumbent will only have the TS-SCI at start date.

Government Response: Yes, the Government will allow SCI actions to be initiated upon contract award to meet the requirements in section C.1.6.7.3. PWS revised.

42. Question: PWS page 16. C.1.6.9.6. Cybersecurity/IT Certification. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award. DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance

Workforce Improvement Program (Incorporating Change 4, 11/10/2015) allows IAM and IAT personnel to achieve necessary IA Baseline Certification within 6 months of assignment to position. Will the

Government allow certifications to be completed IAW DoD 8570.01-M and provide computing environment requirements? This requirement favor’s the incumbent.

Government Response: PWS section 1.6.9.6. has been revised to include certification timeline.

43. Question: PWS page 25. C.1.6.22.8. For Official Use Only (FOUO). "Technical CUI." The DoD CUI

Registry (https://www.dodcui.mil/Home/DoD-CUI-Registry/) does not define “technical CUI.” Would the

Government amend “technical CUI” to read “Controlled Technical Information (CTI)” which is a category of CUI identified in DoD’s Registry.

Government Response: Updated PWS to read Controlled Technical Information (CTI).

44. Question: PWS page 25, 94. C.1.6.22.8. For Official Use Only (FOUO). "Controlled Unclassified

Information (CUI)." The PWS introduces CUI. However, the DoD's CUI reference is omitted from Part 6, Applicable Publications. Will the Government add DoDI 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information

(CUI) to Part 6?

Government Response: DoDI 5200.48 in Section 6 of the PWS updated.

45. Question: C.5.3.2.1 Base Support Services & C.5.3.2.1.5 Automotive Maintenance and Motor Pool

Operations page 76 & 87. "The Contractor shall provide personnel to support the following base support operations for overall management, logistics, inventory management, motor pool operations, vehicle maintenance,….. & "Automotive Maintenance and Motor Pool Operations. The Contractor shall provide maintenance and motor pool operations for automotive (to include air conditioning systems), trailers, power generation, grounds-keeping equipment and other motor pool related equipment...." While TE H GFP provides a listing of the vehicle/equipment for maintenance, TE I Baseline Staffing Information and

Historical Data does not provide any data to support the maintenance operations that are currently being done under another EPG contract. Please provide the applicable historical data for the vehicle/equipment maintenance operations.

Government Response: Updated TE I Baseline Staffing/IEWTD Historical Data to add vehicle/equipment maintenance operations. Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Operations. Equipment repaired in motor pools or the tactical environment. Duties for this level of maintenance include approved field-level modification work orders, fault and failure diagnoses, battle damage assessment and repair, recovery, calibration, and replacement of damaged or unserviceable parts and components. Other duties include the manufacturing of critical unavailable parts and inspecting, servicing, lubricating, adjusting, and replacing parts, minor assemblies, and subassemblies.

46. Question: PWS C.5.1.5. page 58. "For OTC owned systems listed in TE R, TTSS Supported Software-

Network List (e.g. CDL, ILTE, and two network enclaves), the contractor shall provide the Government

RMF support for USAOTC’s test technologies for systems operating at Unclassified, Secret, and Top

Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information level. Support includes, but is not limited to, providing

Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Manager (ISSM), and System

Administrator (SA), Network Administrator (NA), and Auditor functions.” The ISSM role is typically filled by a Government employee and the ISSO role is typically filled by a Contractor employee. This statement from the PWS implies the Contractor is responsible for fulfilling both roles and responsibilities.

Request that the Government provide more fidelity and clarity who fulfills the ISSM and ISSO roles, and other expected RMF roles and responsibilities to be fulfilled by the Contractor. ISSM role filled by a

Government employee, and the ISSO role filled by a Contractor employee.

Government Response: PWS Section C.5.1.5 updated.

47. Question: Solicitation document, paragraph, page number: RFP, Section L paragraph (3), page 37.

Concern: Section 3 – Subfactor 3 Sample Test Task Implementation Plan (TIP)

The requirement says to use CDRL A003, TE F) format to respond. The format provided in CDRL A003, TE F, requires cost information. This contradicts the requirement to “No cost shall be provided for the

Sample Scenario Test TAR.” Will the Government confirm this statement relates to Offerors not providing cost information in Volume II – Mission Capability? Will the Government confirm that Offerors should include cost information for the Sample Scenario Test TAR in Volume IV – Cost?

Government Response: In section L&M, TTD called out the particular PWS paragraphs we want to assess and do not require the Solicitor to address the rest of the PWS paragraphs. This is also related to the Page

Counts. For Sub factor 1 Technical Approach, for each Key Point, Gov't provide PWS references that describes the requirements that each Key Point references. Gov't does not require other sections to be provide in the vendor's response.

48. Question: Solicitation document, paragraph, page number: RFP, Section L TAB F paragraph (1), page 35-

36 and Section M page 44-45. Concern: Section 1 – Subfactor 1 Technical Approach

Question: The Government specifically referenced KEY POINT #1 (PWS C.5.1.3), KEY POINT #2 (PWS

C.5.1.5), and KEY POINT #3 (PWS C.5.1.2). There was no mention of the other PWS requirements. Will the Government confirm which PWS requirements will be evaluated according to Section M page 44-45 for

Subfactor 1 – Technical Approach?

Government Response: Section L&M, particular PWS paragraphs assess and do not require the Offeror to address the rest of the PWS paragraphs. This is also related to the Page Counts. For Sub factor 1 Technical

Approach, for each Key Point, Gov't provide PWS references that describes the requirements that each Key

Point references. Gov't does not require other sections to be provided in the Offeror's response.

49. Question: Solicitation document, paragraph, page number: RFP, Section L TAB G Specific Relevant

Contract Format, page 38. Concern: Volume III – Past Performance Question: Is there a maximum number of past performance references Offerors can submit in Volume III Past Performance?

Government Response: The Offeror SHALL NOT go back any farther than three (3) years from the date of solicitation issuance for the submitted data.

50. Question: Solicitation document, paragraph, page number: RFP, Section L TAB G Specific Relevant

Contract Format, page 38. Concern: Volume III – Past Performance.

Question: Are past performance questionnaires required for each reference that is included in Volume III

Past Performance?

Government Response: The Offeror shall include documentation regarding relevant past performance as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation.

51. Question: Solicitation document, paragraph, page number: RFP, Section L TAB G Specific Relevant

Contract Format, page 38. Concern: Volume III – Past Performance Question and resolution requested: Is there an editable version of Attachment 6 Past Performance Questionnaire the Government can provide?

Government Response: There is not an editable version of Attachment 6 Past Performance Questionnaire.

52. Question: Solicitation document, Attachment 4 Cost Proposal Template. Will the Government provide a plug number for CLIN 002 ODCs, CLIN 0003 Delivery of CAP -EQP, ST& STE and CLIN 0004 Delivery of CAP- Material?

Government Response: The Government will provide amounts in Attachment 4.

53. Question: Solicitation document, Attachment 4 Cost Proposal Template – If a plug number is not provided for CLIN 0002, does the Government want only the travel as described in the IEWTD Base and FTH Base

TARS, TE AA and TE AB, priced or is there additional travel the Government expects to see priced in

CLIN 0002?

Government Response: The Government will provide amounts in Attachment 4.

54. Question: Solicitation document, Attachment 4 Cost Proposal Template – If a plug number is not provided for CLINs 0002, 0003, and 0004, please provide a list of the material/property/software license requirements expected to be priced.

Government Response: The Government will provide amounts in Attachment 4.

55. Question: Solicitation document, Attachment 4 Cost Proposal Template- What Information Technology

Resource (ITR) does the Government expect us to purchase, if any?

Government Response: See TE-R- TTSS Supported Software-Network List.

56. Question: Solicitation document, Attachment 4 Cost Proposal Template – What is the difference between the Base Year, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 tabs and the IEWTD Base and FTH Base tabs?

Government Response: Attachment 4 has been updated.

57. Question: Solicitation document, Attachment 4 Cost Proposal Template – What is the difference between the Base Year, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 tabs and the IEWTD Base and FTH Base tabs?

Government Response: Attachment 4 has been updated.

58. Question: Solicitation document, Attachment 4 Cost Proposal Template- Should there be a Base Year thru

Year 4 tab for each of the IEWTD Base and FTH Base tabs.

Government Response: Attachment 4 has been updated.

59. Question: Solicitation document, Attachment 4 Cost Proposal Template- Should any of the Base Year, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 and IEWTD Base, and FTH Base tabs include sample task test TAR labor?

If so, which tabs?

Government Response: Attachment 4 has been updated.

60. Question: Solicitation document - Factor 1 – Section 3 Subfactor 3 references using CDRL A003, TE F-

Solicitation document - Factor 1 – Section 3 Subfactor 3 references using CDRL A003, TE F, which requires Labor and Non-Labor Costs. We understand cost should not be provided in Volume II. However, does the Government expect to see these labor and non-labor costs in the Volume IV-Cost?

Government Response: CDLR A003, TE F was corrected and cost information removed. No cost is required for the Sample Test TAR. Just the technical approach and methodology. Labor hours and positions shall be posted under Attachment 7, Sample Test TAR Position and Labor Proposal Non Labor

Requirements examples of number of travel, if shipping is required. Do not put costs associated with this.

61. Question: Solicitation document - Factor 1 – Section 3 Subfactor 3 references using CDRL A003, TE F-

Solicitation document - Factor 1 – Section 3 Subfactor 3 references using CDRL A003, TE F, which requires Labor and Non-Labor Costs and Attachment 1 – Sample Test Scenario TAR. If the Government expects to see the cost, information provided in Volume IV – Cost for this Sample Test, on what tabs/sections does the Government expect to see this information included? Government Response:

CDLR A003, TE F was corrected and cost information removed. No cost is required for the Sample Test

TAR. Just the technical approach and methodology. Labor hours and positions shall be posted under

Attachment 7, Sample Test TAR Position and Labor Proposal.

62. Question: Attachment 1 – Sample Test Scenario TAR, 3. Specific Technical Requirements, page 3.

Attachment 1 – Sample Test Scenario TAR, 3. Specific Technical Requirements, page 3. If no cost for the

Sample Test Scenario TAR is required in Volume IV- Cost, what information (if any) for the Sample Test is required in Volume IV-Cost?

Government Response: CDLR A003, TE F was corrected and cost information removed. No costing is required for the Sample Test TAR. Just the technical approach and methodology. Labor hours and positions shall be posted under Attachment 7, Sample Test TAR Position, and Labor Proposal.

63. Question: TE A TTSS PWS paragraph C.1.6.9. What does the Government consider direct training opportunities?

Government Response: PWS Paragraph C.1.6.9 was rewritten to clarify training that will be reimbursed by the Government.

64. Question: TE A TTSS PWS paragraph C.1.6.9. What are the training requirements that will be directly reimbursed by the Government?

Government Response: PWS Paragraph C.1.6.9 was rewritten to clarify training that will be reimbursed by the Government.

65. Question: TE A TTSS PWS paragraph C-1.6.9.8. Is GCSS-A Formal Net training set up by the

Government?

Government Response: Removed formal net training from PWS Section C. 1.6.9.8.

66. Question: Question related to the Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). Normally we would include this in our Q&A submission but we are afraid if we don’t ask now and see if you can provide a response the

Q&A will not be out in time to assist with the issue. Section L on page 38, Tab G, third paragraph states that PPQs are due no later than 5 April 2021. Our bid responses are due on 14 April 2021. Normally the

PPQs are due the same day as the bid response would the Government consider changing this due date to the 14th of April? Otherwise this doesn’t leave a lot of time to have our clients fill them out and return by the due date.

Government Response: The PPQ response date will not change.

67. Question: Past Performance Questionnaires for TTSS and noticed that we were missing the command letterhead as well as the KO’s signature on page 1. Can you provide me with letterhead and signature or advise me on how to proceed?

Government Response: The letterhead is as follows:

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

U.S. ARMY MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND

MICC-FORT HOOD-SHOEMAKER

36000 DARNALL LOOP, ROOM 1300B

FORT HOOD, TX 76544-5095.

The Contracting officer's signature is as follows: Sandra K. Cleveland.

68. Question: Solicitation. - In D.1.b, that addresses the Evaluation Approach with regards to feasibility under

Subfactor 1, technical approach, Key Point #1, Systems Engineering & Software Support, it states an example of experience and knowledge that could support a higher subfactor rating other than “Acceptable” is listed below, referencing the Offeror having CMMI 2 or 3 level certification. Please confirm that having

CMMI Level 2 or 3 is not the only criteria to obtain a higher rating and other management frameworks, controls, techniques, innovation and tools are equally valued and weighed.

Government Response: See answers to question 1 and 2.

69. Question: Solicitation.- In D.1.b, that addresses the Evaluation Approach with regards to feasibility under

Subfactor 2, technical approach, Key Point #2, recruitment, retention, and development, it states an example of experience and knowledge that could support a higher subfactor rating other than “Acceptable” is listed below, referencing the Offeror demonstrate use of CMMI or other similar management controls.

Please confirm that using CMMI is not the only criteria to obtain a higher rating and that a proven track record and innovation are equally valued and weighed.

Government Response: See answers to question 1 and 2.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Period of Performance (18 Jul 2021-17 Jun 2026 ) Non-Personal TTSS contract. Funding will be provided at the SUBCLINS on the task orders. Includes the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and travel expenses, etc. No cost may be invoiced to this CLIN without prior Government approval.

To:

Period of Performance (18 Jul 2021-17 Jun 2026 ) Non-Personal TTSS contract. Funding will be provided at the SUBCLINS on the task orders. Includes the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and travel expenses, etc. No cost may be invoiced to this CLIN without prior Government approval. The proposed cost will be included in the Total Evaluation Probable Cost developed a part of the cost/evaluation. NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent. Estimated

ODC: $6,396,256.00

CLIN 0003

Period of Performance (18 Jul 2021-17 Jun 2026 ) CLIN for the delivery of Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) classified asEquipment (EQP), Special Tooling (ST), and Special Test…