AGSU_Solicitation_Amendment_W911QY-19-R-0040-0006.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to inform all interested parties that this Solicitation is extended indefinitely.

Additional information w ill be provided as it becomes available.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 13

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Sep-2019

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 W911QY19R0040

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

14-Aug-2019

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 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

25-Sep-2019

CODE

W6QK ACC-APG NATICK

CONTRACTING DIVISION

BLDG 1 GENERAL GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5011

W911QY 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911QY19R0040

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time 26-Sep-2019 12:00 PM has been deleted.

The following have been modified:

A.1 The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Contracting Division (NCD) has a requirement for the The Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) in support of the United States Army, Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PM-SCIE).

A.2 The Government anticipates awarding one or more one-year firm fixed price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) to one or more Offeror(s) as a result of this RFP, however the Government reserves the right to make no awards. The total combined maximum value of all resultant contracts is $99 million.

A.3 This acquisition is being solicited on a competitive basis. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 315210, and the size standard is 750 employees. The Government anticipates awarding a contract(s) by December 2019.

A.4 A best value source selection will be based upon the Offeror’s proposed Technical, Management, Past Performance, Cost/Price, and Small Business Participation. The Technical Area is more important than the Past Performance factor, which is more important than Management, which is more important than Cost/Price, which is more important than Small Business Participation factors. See Section M for further information on the evaluation factors.

A.5 This solicitation and any resultant contract(s) are subject to the availability of funds. Proposals shall be valid for at least 90 days. Please annotate the last day the proposal will be valid on Page 1 of the RFP, SF 33 Block

12. Offerors will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with their proposal preparation.

A.6 All submissions in response to this request shall be made in accordance with Section L. Proposals shall be submitted to Trisha Scott at the following address:

trisha.r.scott.civ@mail.mil

A.7 All questions shall be directed to Contracting Officer (KO) Matt Buchanan at matthew.r.buchanan6.civ@mail.mil and contract specialist, Trisha Scott at trisha.r.scott.civ@mail.mil, not later than 14 days prior to the closing date of the solicitation.

A.8 Proposals shall be received by NCD no later than [Undetermined. Solicitation extended indefinitely.] Only email submissions are authorized.

A.9 The Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) Graded Patterns are hereby available, and if a vendor is interested in obtaining these patterns, please contact the Contracting Officer, Matthew Buchanan, at matthew.r.buchanan6.civ@mail.mil.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

L.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA)

Information contained in the successful or unsuccessful Offeror's technical/management or price proposal must be released under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) upon request from the public after contract award except to the extent it contains trade secrets and privileged or confidential commercial or financial information. If the Offeror's proposal contains material meeting this description which is customarily maintained in confidence in the course of the Offeror's business and is not otherwise publicly available, and if the Offeror does and is not otherwise publicly available, and if the Offeror does not want it disclosed to the public, he shall mark the title page with the legend that follows:

"This proposal, furnished in response to Solicitation No. W911QY-19-R-0040 contains trade secrets and/or privileged or confidential commercial or financial information. This information is maintained in confidence in the course of the Offeror's business and is not otherwise publicly available. The Offeror submits this information to the Government in confidence and understands that it is received with that intent. This information shall not be released or disclosed outside the Government under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) or under any other circumstances."

Proposals so marked will be accepted by the Government in confidence and will not be released provided the Offeror and/or Government can show, upon request under the Freedom of Information Act, that the disclosure would either impair the Government’s ability to obtain necessary information in the future, or cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the offeror.

L.2 EVALUATION FACTORS:

1. Factor 1/Volume 1: Technical Factor

1.1. Subfactor 1: Project Management Plan

1.2. Subfactor 2: Manufacturing Plan

1.3. Subfactor 3: Integration Management Plan

1.4. Subfactor 4: PDMs

2. Factor 2/Volume 2: Past Performance Factor

2.1. Section J, Attachment 0034: The Offeror shall complete Section J, Attachment 0034 (electronically submitted as a PDF) to provide the required past performance information per Section L.2 Volume 2:

Past Performance below.

3. Factor 3/Volume 3: Management

3.1. Subfactor 1: Management Plan

3.2. Subfactor 2: Risk Mitigation

3.3. Subfactor 3: Quality Assurance Plan

4. Factor 4/Volume 4: Cost/Price Factor

4.1. Unit Pricing

4.2. CDRLs

Offerors shall provide pricing in Attachment 0032

5. Factor 5/Volume 5: Small Business Utilization Factor

5.1. Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD) All offerors (both small and large businesses) shall submit a SBPCD in accordance with the SBPCD proposal format provided. The SBPCD proposal format is designed to streamline and bring uniformity to responses and evaluations for Small Business Participation (FAR 15.304).

5.2. Small Business Subcontracting Plan

This requirement is only applicable to large businesses. Large business concerns shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003 (for reference, please see FAR 19.704 and DFARS 219.704). The subcontracting plan shall include all fifteen required elements IAW

FAR 19.704.

L.3 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

1. GENERAL INSRUCTIONS

In order to be considered for award, each offeror must submit their proposal IAW the following instructions.

The Government will consider how well offerors complied with these instructions when evaluating capabilities to perform the prospective contract.

1.1. Written proposals are due [Undetermined. Solicitation extended indefinitely.] and shall be submitted electronically in Adobe PDF and/or Microsoft Office (Excel) via e-mail to Trisha Scott, Contract Specialist trisha.r.scott.civ@mail.mil. PDM submissions are due [Undetermined. Solicitation extended indefinitely.]and shall be sent to:

ATTN: Pam Moriarty Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center RDNS-SEW-EWC, Room D230A 10 General Greene Ave Natick, MA 01760

PDMs shall be labeled with the following information:

RFP Number:

Submission Date/Time:

Offeror’s Name:

Manufacuring Plant where PDM was made

1.2. Award Date: The anticipated award for this requirement is 2019 December.

1.3. Pre-Contract Costs: The Offeror shall not be reimbursed for any costs incurred prior to the effective date of the contract.

1.4. Any data previously submitted in response to another solicitation, whether submitted to the DoD or another agency, should be assumed to be unavailable during this proposal evaluation and source selection process. Proposal data shall not be incorporated into the proposal by referring to another proposal or other source.

1.5. Elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond what is sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal, are neither necessary nor desired.

1.6. The Government reserves the right to request additional information after receipt of Offeror’s response to the RFP.

1.7. The proposal shall be valid for not less than ninety (90) calendar days from the proposal due date. The

Offeror shall make a clear statement that the proposal is valid until such date (dd/month/yr). Offerors WILL NOT include any pricing information in any section of their proposal except within Volume 6:

Administrative and Volume 4: Cost/Price; if found elsewhere, proposal will be deemed noncompliant.

1.8. Files shall not contain classified information.

1.9. Interested parties shall submit questions regarding this solicitation by electronic mail only to matthew.r.buchanan6.civ@mail.mil and to trisha.r.scott.civ@mail.mil with the solicitation number, “W911QY-19-R-0040”, contained within the subject line of the email. The Government will answer all questions through the issuance of a solicitation amendment prior to the deadline for final proposal submissions, provided it receives those questions no later than 14 calendar days prior to the date of the solicitation. Questions received after the deadline may not be answered prior to proposal submission. The Government does not anticipate extending the closing date for receipt of offers.

1.10. Offerors are cautioned that in order for their proposal to be eligible for award, the proposal shall be in compliance with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the RFP. Failure to submit a timely proposal in accordance with the solicitation instructions shall result in a Government determination that the Offeror's proposal is nonresponsive or noncompliant, and therefore ineligible for award.

2. PROPOSAL VOLUMES.

Proposals shall be logically organized and formatted following the structure below. Each document shall be clearly discernable and easily identifiable. Proposals must be submitted in digital format as specified herein.

The proposals must be divided into six (6) volumes. Table 1 lists the title for each volume and specifies the page limit and naming convention required for each volume.

The number of pages specified in the below table is the firm page limit for that volume. The Cover Page, Table of Contents, List of Figures, and Acronyms pages are not included in the page count. Any pages in excess of the limits specified will be removed and not considered part of the proposal; information contained on any excess pages will not be evaluated. Supporting documentation will not be considered in the page limits and its applicability is denoted in the paragraphs below. Supporting documentation must be submitted as appendices to the applicable Volume. The Government will accept 11" x 17" pages to support tables, charts, and graphics:

each such page will be counted as one (1) page.

Table-1. Proposal Volumes

Volume Title Evaluation

Factor Page Limit

Digital Format

File Naming Convention

Volume 1: Technical

Factor 1

PDF

Vol01_Abbreviated Company Name_Technical_AGSU solicitation number.pdf/doc

Volume 2: Past Performance Factor 2

N/A PDF

Vol02_Abbreviated Company Name_Past Performance_AGSU solicitation number.pdf

Volume 3: Management

Factor 3

Vol03_Abbreviated Company Name_Management_AGSU_solicitation number.pdf/doc

Volume 4: Cost Narrative/Price

Factor 4

N/A

PDF and Excel

Vol04A_Abbreviated Company Name_CostNarrative_AGSU solicitation number.pdf

Vol04B_Abbreviated Company Name_Pricing_AGSU solicitation number.xls

Volume 5: Small Business Participation

Factor 5

N/A PDF

Vol05_ Abbreviated Company Name_Small Business_AGSU solicitation number.pdf

Volume 6: Administrative

Vol06_Abbreviated Company Name_Admin_AGSU solicitation number.pdf

2.1. Volume 1: Technical/ FACTOR 1

The Technical Volume is comprised of the following subfactors:

Subfactor 1: Project Management Plan Subfactor 2: Manufacturing Plan Subfactor 3: Integration Management Plan Subfactor 4: Product Demonstration Models (PDM)

The Offeror shall submit a narrative detailing their overall strategy for the technical aspects of the AGSU project. Recommended components include:

Project scope definition – The purpose and objectives of the project should be stated in this section. There should be definition as to the scope of the project as well as the major deliverables. The product breakdown structure (PBS) and the work breakdown structure (WBS) will be determined here. Quality specifications will also be included in this section, describing the product or service performance criteria from a customer perspective. Any project assumptions should also be included.

Material/equipment requirements – this section should define space, hardware/software, and other resources needed to complete the project successfully.

Project schedule and milestones – The contents of this section will define the milestones and activity schedule of the project, integrating three key elements: deliverables, due date or duration and critical dependencies.

Project issues – issues are the things that have happened which are outside the authority of the project manager and need to be escalated in order to achieve a resolution. This section should define the process to be used to manage issues identified on the project.

Change management – The change management process to be utilized on the project should be described in this section.

The Offeror shall submit manufacturing plan narrative to clearly address the following:

(a) Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS)

a. Shall include Ramp Up and Delivery Schedule

(b) Production Capacity Planning

(c) Stages of Manufacturing and Workflow

(d) Demand Management

(e) Material Requirement(s) Plan

(f) Resource allocation

The Offeror shall submit a narrative detailing their integration management processes required to ensure that the various elements of the AGSU ensemble are properly coordinated, assembled, and delivered as well as details on accomplishing first time fill rate provide in Section C and its return/exchange process.

Product Demonstration Models (PDM): The intent of the PDMs is to allow the Government to assess the offeror’s technical capabilities. Offeror shall capture all PDM requirements for the AGSU at the time of submission. For all known requirements that the PDMs fails to meet, the offeror shall submit in their narrative proposal: 1) The SOW paragraph or Product Description (PD) requirement the PDMs do not meet; 2) Why the PDM fails to meet the requirement; and 3) A narrative solution as to how the offeror intends to meet the requirement. Therefore, it is critical that the offeror provide an accurate assessment of the PDMs provided as the submitted samples essentially form a baseline for the offeror’s proposed approach.

The Offeror shall submit with each technical proposal thirty-six (36) PDMs to demonstrate form, fit, function, and aesthetic/uniform requirements (See Size Requirements table below). The Offeror is responsible for ensuring all PDM(s) meet or exceed the performance requirements as stated in the Purchase Descriptions (PDs). Production quantities shall be produced at the same facility(s) as the PDM.

PDM Size Quantity

Shirt, Men’s, Dress (Classic) Long Sleeve ‐ Enlisted 15‐1/2 x 34/35 R C 1

Shirt, Men’s, Dress (Classic) Short Sleeve ‐ Enlisted 15‐1/2 R C 1

Shirt, Men’s, Dress (Athletic) Long Sleeve ‐ Enlisted 15‐1/2 x 34/35 R A 1

Shirt, Men’s, Dress (Athletic) Short Sleeve ‐ Enlisted 15‐1/2 R A 1

Trousers, Men’s, Dress, Polyester/Wool (Classic) 34R C 1

Trousers, Men’s, Dress, Polyester/Wool (Athletic) 34R A 1

Coat, Men’s, Belted with Bi‐Swing (Classic) 40R C 1

Coat, Men’s, Belted with Bi‐Swing (Athletic) 40R A 1

Shirt, Women’s, Overblouse Long Sleeve ‐ Enlisted 12R 2

Shirt, Women’s, Overblouse Short Sleeve ‐ Enlisted 12R 2

Slacks, Women’s, Dress 12R M 2

Coat, Women’s, Belted with Bi‐Swing 12R M 2

Cap, Garrison, Unisex 7 1/8 2

Necktie, Unisex Regular 1

Necktie, Unisex Short 1

Gloves, Leather, Unisex 5 2

Coat, All‐Weather, Men’s 40R 2

Coat, All‐Weather, Women’s 14R 2

Shoes ‐ Men's 10 D 2

Shoes ‐ Women's 8 M 2

Socks M 2

Belt N/A 2

Belt Buckle N/A 2

PDMs shall be labeled with the following information:

Solicitation Number:

Due Date/Time:

Offeror’s Name:

Manufacturing Plant Where PDM Item was Created

PDM Material Testing Verification must be submitted as proof of compliance with PDs. Certificates of Conformance (COC) or manufacturer supplied data is sufficient for thread, buttons, zippers, and heraldry items. Test reports, evaluations, or other supporting data for verification shall be included as an attachment and will not be counted towards the page limitation.

2.2. Volume 2: Past Performance/Factor 2

IAW FAR 15.305(2)(iv) offerors without a record of relevant past performance or for whom past performance is not available; the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably. Offerors shall submit a list of up to three (3) Government contracts (prime and major sub-contracts) performed or awarded during the past three (3) years, which are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation. Past performance of proposed major subcontractors may also be provided if it is relevant. This information shall be organized into the following sections:

Section A - Contract Descriptions: For each Government contract identified in this section include the following information:

a) Contractor/Subcontractor place of performance, CAGE Code and DUNS Number. If the work was performed as a subcontractor, also provide the name of the prime contractor and Point of Contact (POC) within the prime contractor organization (name, and current address, e-mail address, and telephone and fax numbers).

b) Government contracting activity, current address, Procuring Contracting Officer's name, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

c) Government’s technical representative/COR, current e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

d) Government contract administration activity, the Administrative Contracting Officer's name, current e-mail address, telephone, and fax numbers.

e) Contract Number (in the case of Indefinite Delivery type contracts, GSA contracts, and Blanket

Purchase Agreements, include Delivery/Task Order Numbers).

f) Contract Type (specified type, such as Fixed Price (FP), Cost Reimbursement (CR), Time &

Materials (T&M), etc.) In the case of Indefinite Delivery contracts, indicate specific type (Requirements, Definite Quantity, or Indefinite Quantity) and secondary contract type (FP, CR, T&M, etc.).

g) Award contract price.

h) Final or projected final price.

i) Original delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion of work.

j) Final or projected final, delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion of work.

Section B – Performance: Offerors shall provide a narrative explanation of each contract listed in Section A. This narrative shall describe the objectives achieved and detail how the effort is relevant to the requirements of this solicitation. Offerors shall include all performance aspects of schedule, ability to meet requirements, and a customer focused approach. For any contracts that did not/do not meet original schedule or technical performance requirements, offerors are to provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for the shortcomings and any corrective action(s) taken to avoid recurrence. Offerors shall list each time the delivery schedule was revised and provide an explanation of why the revision was necessary. Also, the offerors shall provide a copy of any Cure Notice or Show Cause Letter received on each contract listed and a description of any corrective action implemented by the offeror or proposed subcontractor. Additionally, the offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination.

Additional past performance information may be obtained, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, from any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers and Fee Determining Officials; and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).

Offerors who do not have any past performance information shall submit a statement stating such within their proposal.

2.3. Volume 3: Management/Factor 3

The Management Volume is comprised of the following subfactors:

Subfactor 1: Management Plan Subfactor 2: Risk Mitigation Subfactor 3: Quality Assurance Plan

Offerors must submit a Management Plan that clearly addresses at a high level, the key elements of the project that are detailed throughout the Technical Volume. The narrative shall provide the Offeror’s organizational structure, stakeholders, approval signatures, and define the project team organization, roles and responsibility requirements, as well as their strategic alignment with undertaking the project. There shall also be a description of the system of communications and the project performance documentation that will be provided to the various stakeholders. The narrative shall document known project dependencies, with other groups within or outside of the organization to ensure the project is not placed at risk by other business processes.

The Offeror shall submit a narrative detailing their overall Risk Management approach to reduce the risk impact severity and/or probability of occurrence in achieving the Delivery Schedule provided in Section F.

Recommended components: Definitions, Assumptions, Risk Breakdown Structure, Probability Impact Matrix, Accuracy Estimates (cost & schedule), Risk Register.

The Offeror shall submit a narrative to describe the maturity and effectiveness of their Quality Assurance Program (QAP) and how it ensures the manufacturing requirements of the AGSU. The QAP shall demonstrate their ability to perform quality assurance from incoming material compliance to final end item acceptance testing and inspection including how quality processes will be managed within multiple facilities and subcontractor(s), if applicable. The Offeror’s QAP shall include information on how the plan is implemented throughout the organization and how the Offeror’s program addresses the following key ISO 9001 principles:

(1) Management review of the system

(2) Preventive & Corrective Actions/Continuous Improvement Process

(3) Document and Data Control

(4) Internal Audits

(5) Employee Training

(6) Subcontractor/Supplier Management Plan

(7) Configuration Management

The Offeror shall have and present evidence of a Quality Management System (QMS) that meets or exceeds ISO 9001:2015. The QMS shall be used in the manufacturing and inspection of the AGSU. If Offeror is certified by a third party, the offeror shall provide the certification.

The offeror’s narrative must also address compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment provisions.

2.4. Volume 4: Contract Price Volume/Factor 4

a. The price volume shall contain the Offeror’s proposed prices which, if accepted by the Government, would become the firm fixed prices of the resulting contract between the Offeror and the Government.

b. Pricing Schedule. The Offeror shall enter its proposed prices into Attachment 0032 (See Section J), which is a spreadsheet and which is available from the contracting officer in electronic form.

c. Quantity Discounts. The Offeror is encouraged to propose terms under which larger order quantities receive discounted unit prices. Offerors proposing such terms shall enter their proposed quantity break points and corresponding unit prices in the appropriate worksheets of Attachment 0032. Offerors are cautioned that the Government does not desire unbalanced pricing.

(Unbalanced pricing and its associated risks are discussed at FAR 15.404-1(g)) The Offeror’s Price Factor rating shall be based in part on the Offeror’s quantity discounting terms. Offerors proposing quantity discounts shall do so with the understanding that the Government’s method for calculating total order price shall be: (total quantity ordered) x (unit price corresponding to total quantity ordered) = (total order price).

d. Best Estimated Quantities. In order to assist the Offeror’s preparation of its proposal, the

Government has provided its best estimated quantities (BEQ) for each CLIN in Attachment 0033 (see Section J). The Offeror is cautioned that the BEQs are strictly informational and shall not limit the Government’s right to order more or less than any BEQ, subject to Clause 52.216-19 -- Order Limitations (See Section I).

e. Total Evaluated Price. The Government shall apply the Offeror’s pricing and quantity discounting terms proposed in Attachment 0032 to the BEQs provided in Attachment 0033 to calculate a Total Evaluated Price (TEP). The Government shall evaluate the TEP for price reasonableness, in accordance with Section M of this solicitation. The Offeror’s Price Factor rating shall be based in part on the Offeror’s TEP.

2.5. Volume 5: Small Business Utilization Plan/Factor 5

a. The offeror shall submit a Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD) in order to identify the extent to which U.S. small businesses will participate in the performance of the proposed acquisition relative to the Government's small business objectives. Relative to the first objective in paragraph a., the following instructions are provided:

b. Large businesses may achieve their proposed small business participation commitments through subcontracting to small businesses. Small businesses may achieve their proposed small business participation commitments through their own performance/participation as a prime and also through a joint venture, teaming arrangement, and subcontracting to other small businesses. The following minimum quantitative requirements (MQR) in terms of Small Business Participation apply to this proposed acquisition: Small Business: {65%} of the total contract value; Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB):

{0%} of the total contract value; Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB): {0%} of the total contract value; Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Small Business: {0%} of the total contract value; Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB): {0%} of the total contract value; Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB): {0%} of the total contract value. Note: Non-U.S. Based subcontracts are NOT exempt from the total contract value for the purpose of the SBPCD calculations. It is the Government’s expectation that the offeror will meet or exceed their proposed small business participation commitments during contract performance; good faith effort does not apply. Failure to meet or exceed proposed small business participation commitments will be reported in CPARS and may also result in contract default procedures. Offerors should thereby note that this is distinctly different than the Small Business Subcontracting Plan required for large businesses only.

c. Small Business Subcontracting Plan: In addition to the Small Business Participation Commitment Document, large business offerors must also submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan meeting the requirements of FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003 (or DFARS 252.219-7004 if the offeror has a comprehensive subcontracting plan). A Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall detail small business subcontracting goals that the offeror strives to meet during contract performance. Such goals must be equal to or greater than the commitments proposed in the Small Business Participation Commitment Document and must be challenging, realistic and attainable. It is the Government’s expectation that the goals proposed will be sought with good faith effort. Failure to meet or exceed proposed Small Business Subcontracting goals without sufficient justification in terms of the good faith efforts applied may result in the offeror paying liquidated damages to the Government IAW FAR 52.219-16 “Liquidated Damages – Subcontracting Plan”. Small businesses specifically identified in the Small Business Participation Commitment Document shall also be listed in any Small Business Subcontracting Plan submitted pursuant to DFARS 215.304(c)(i)(C). It is important to note that Small Business Subcontracting Plans are not evaluated as part of the source selection. Rather, they are reviewed only if the offeror’s proposal is selected as the apparent successful offeror representing the best value to the Government upon conclusion of source selection. Failure to submit and negotiate an acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan may result in the offeror’s ineligibility for award.

2.6. Volume 6: Administrative

The Offeror’s proposal shall include:

a. SF33: Offeror shall complete blocks 12 through 18 and signed by an authorized representative of the Offeror.

b. Section E: Offeror shall complete FAR 52.246-11.

c. Section F: Offeror shall complete the "Time of Delivery (JUN 1997)" within FAR 52.211-8.

d. Section G: Offeror shall complete Sections G.4 and G.5.

e. Section H: Offeror shall complete Section H.2.

f. Section I: Offeror shall complete FAR clauses 52.209-1, 52.215-6, and 52.219-28.

g. Section K: Offeror shall complete FAR 52.204-8(b)(2) and all other required representations and certifications, as necessary, within this Section and/or through

SAM.

h. Section L: Offeror shall complete DFARS 252.215-7009.

i. The Offeror shall acknowledge any amendments issued to this solicitation.

Amendments must be acknowledged by signature of an official having the authority to bind the Offeror contractually by the completion and submission of the SF30 or an appropriate annotation on the SF33.

j. In accordance with DFARS 252.227-7013 and DFARS 252.227-7014, the offeror shall identify and assert any and all restrictions on the Governments Use, Release or Disclosure of technical data, and computer software rights. The offeror must provide a concise, specific description of the technical data and software deliverables that will be furnished to the Government with restrictions, rather than generically asserting license restrictions in "technical data" or "technology".

L.4 PROTESTS:

1. AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (October 1996)

1.1. If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible Contracting Officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office (GAO) or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO.

The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. Send AMC-level protests (other than protests to the Contracting Officer) to:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

Fax: (256) 450-8840 or e-mail: usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbx.protests@mail.mil

Packages sent by Fed Ex or UPS should be addressed to:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

1.2. The AMC-level protest procedures are found at:

http://www.amc.army.mil/amc/commandcounsel.html

1.3. If Internet access is not available contact the Contracting Officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC- Level Protest Procedures.

1.4. Protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be submitted to the address designated in Block 7 of the SF33 or in the paragraph entitled "Remedies" of the AMC-Level Protest Procedures whenever Internet access is not available to the Contractor. For all protests filed with the Contracting Officer, he shall continue to serve as the Protest Decision Authority.

L.5 DISCUSSIONS:

In accordance with FAR 15.306, the Government may conduct exchanges with Offerors after receipt of proposals, prior to award if award is made without discussions, or leading to the establishment of the competitive range.

Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal shall contain the Offerors best terms.

The Government reserves the right to award a contract based on initial submission without oral presentation, exchanges and/or discussions.

In the event the Government has not rendered a competitive range determination, the Government may conduct exchanges with Offerors to enhance the Government's understanding of proposals; allow reasonable interpretation of the proposal; or facilitate the Government's evaluation process. Such communications shall not be used to cure proposal deficiencies or material omissions, materially alter the technical or cost elements of the proposal, and/or otherwise revise the proposal. Such communications may be considered in rating proposals for the purpose of establishing the competitive range. Furthermore, such communications do not and shall not permit Offeror's to modify, revise, or otherwise change any element of their proposal.

In the event the Government does not award without discussions, the Government will render a competitive range determination and conduct discussions with only those Offerors remaining in the competitive range. In accordance with FAR 15.306(c), the competitive range will consist only of those offers that are the most highly rated offers, however, in accordance with FAR Part 15.306(c)(2) the number of proposals in the competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency. Therefore, the Offeror's initial proposal shall contain the Offeror's best terms.

In the event a competitive range has been rendered, Offerors shall be prepared to enter into discussions. For those Offerors in the competitive range, the Government will submit Discussion Items, which shall be answered by the Offerors. The Government may also utilize a competitive range to enter into price negotiations with the most highly rated Offerors.

Additional competitive range determinations may be made as needed during exchanges. A request for Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs), as described below, will be used to conclude exchanges. The Contracting Officer will request a FPR if needed from those Offerors remaining in the competitive range. The Contracting Officer will establish a common due date and time for the submission of FPRs.

If FPRs are requested, the Offeror's FPR will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in Section M in the solicitation. Unexplained or inadequately explained departures from the previous submission may significantly impact the evaluation of the Offeror's proposal. The information in the FPR should be presented in a clear, coherent and concise manner. Vague or terse statements such as "will comply", "noted and understood", etc.

are not acceptable.

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