AMDMT 4 - MOD COPY SCoE ITSD II Solicitation W911S020R0001.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

Answ er additional industry questions and update/revise attachments for clarity

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 30-Mar-2021

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 W911S020R0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-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

30-Mar-2021

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MICC - FORT EUSTIS

705 WASHINGTON BLVD

FORT EUSTIS VA 23604

W911S0 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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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 modified:

CONTINUATION SHEET

Section SF 30 – BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

This is an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed price (FFP) contract with cost reimbursable CLINs for travel and other direct costs (ODCs) only, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.504, Indefinite-quantity contracts. Note: Cost Reimbursable clauses and provisions provided in this request for proposals (RFP) pertain only to the cost reimbursable CLINs as described in this paragraph.

B.1.1. Individual orders issued under the basic contract will be on a FFP basis. The acquisition of services will be done on a FFP basis whereby the contractor is performing services that meet requirements defined in the PWS that can be objectively measured.

B.1.2. The Government is obligated to purchase, from the contractor, a minimum amount of $1,500.00 in services under this contract over the contract ordering period. This is the minimum guarantee for the contract. Please note this minimum guarantee applies to the contract; refer to FAR clause 52.216-19 for the minimum amount required for an order.

B.1.3. Individual orders issued under the basic contract will be on a FFP basis. The acquisition of services will be done on a FFP basis whereby the contractor is performing services that meet requirements defined in the PWS that can be objectively measured.

B.1.4. The maximum ordering amount of this requirement, to include MAIDIQ and SAIDIQ is $200M. This is the maximum value limitation of all orders placed over the life of the Sustainment Center of Excellence (SCoE) support services.

B.1.5. The final proposed labor category rates for the MAIDIQ will become the maximum rates allowable (ceiling rate) for each labor category under the resultant contract when pricing TOs and TO modifications. The proposed fully burdened labor (ceiling) rates may not be adjusted except as provided by FAR 52.222-43 Fair, Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts). Therefore, Offerors are cautioned to include escalation where warranted.

B.1.6. The final proposed labor category rates for the SAIDIQ will become the maximum rates allowable (ceiling rate) for each labor category under the resultant contract when pricing TOs and TO modifications.

The proposed fully burdened labor (ceiling) rates may not be adjusted except as provided by FAR 52.222-43 Fair, Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts).

Under the Contracting Officer’s discretion, 52.216-4 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT--LABOR AND MATERIAL (JAN 2017) may be applied. Therefore, Offerors are cautioned to include escalation where warranted.

B.1.7 TASK ORDERING PROCEDURES

Upon identification of the need for a Task Order, the Contracting Officer (KO) will issue a Request for Task Order Proposal (RTOP) to the applicable contractor suite with the following information:

Price Schedule.

Performance Work Statement.

Closing Date for Receipt of Proposals.

Any other information that may be relevant to the order.

(a) The following items shall be included in all Task Order Proposals:

1. Date of order

2. IDIQ Contract number

3. Contract item number and description, quantity, price

4. Period of performance

5. Place of performance

(b) Task Orders issued under this contract shall be accomplished on a FFP basis. Labor CLINs shall be based on established labor categories and labor rates. Other Direct Costs, to include contractor-acquired supplies and travel, shall be Cost-Reimbursable.

(c) Commencement of Work. The Contractor shall commence work only after the issuance of the KO-signed Task Order, unless otherwise directed by the KO in writing.

Post Award. Should the need arise for a Task Order modification, the KO will provide the Contractor detailed information which describes the need for alteration and will provide the Contractor instructions on how to respond.

Orders will be issued at the sole discrepancy of the Government during the period set forth in SECTION I, DFARS clause 252.216-7006, "Ordering," which will be established at the time of contract award.

The single award contractor shall respond to each RTOP. Passing on a task order request is not an option.

*Note: For the SAIDIQ 8(a) suite, specific areas/labor rates required for performance of the Task Order but not addressed by Wage Determinations provided at the IDIQ proposal level will be negotiated prior to formal award of Task Order.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Travel costs in support of CLIN 0001. Actual and allowable travel costs arereimbursable up to the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) amount. NTE amounts will be specified at the TO level when required. All travel will be preapproved by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Authorized travel expenses will be reimbursed consistently with generally accepted accounting principles, cost accounting standards, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-46, Travel costs. Est. NTE $100,000. Travel costs shall not include profit or G&A or other indirect costs.

To:

Travel costs in support of CLIN 0001. Actual and allowable travel costs arereimbursable up to the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) amount. NTE amounts will be specified at the TO level when required. All travel will be preapproved by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Authorized travel expenses will be reimbursed consistently with generally accepted accounting principles, cost accounting standards, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-46, Travel costs. Est. NTE $100,000. Travel costs shall not include profit or other indirect costs (other than G&A).

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $1,500, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor -

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $30,000,000;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $200,000,000; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within sixty (60) days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b) (1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within fifteen (15) days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of clause)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

L.1 Proposal Submittal and Inquiries:

L.1.1. All offerors are required to submit proposals prior to the closing date and time identified in block 9 on the SF33 in accordance with the instructions provided below. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. By submitting a proposal, the Offeror is representing that its firm is capable and committed to performing all the requirements specified in the solicitation.

L.1.2. Electronic submissions via email is the only acceptable submission method. Facsimile and/or paper submissions will not be accepted. Subject line of emailed proposals shall include the solicitation number and company name. Submissions may be submitted in more than one email but shall be titled appropriately (e.g. Email 1 of 2, Email 2 of 2, etc). It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure submissions are received in a timely manner.

Attachments included in emails should not contain a period (.) in its title as the document may be stripped during transmittal. The maximum size of any email shall not exceed 20 megabytes. Offerors are encouraged to add Delivery and Read receipts to emails, and/or follow up with the individuals below to ensure the Government’s receipt of proposals. The Government will not accept proposals via Zipfile format. Offeror’s shall perform a virus check prior to proposal submitted to ensure Offerors’ submittals shall be free of viruses, Trojans, spyware, and other malicious code for which appropriate detection and removal/ quarantine software exists.

Submit proposals to Ms. Lindsey Nicolai, Contract Specialist, at lindsey.c.nicolai.civ@mail.mil and “CC” Ms.

Sandra Schuck, Contracting Officer, at sandra.j.shuck.civ@mail.mil by 12:00 PM (noon) (ET) on 9 April 2021.

L.1.3. 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 to Ms. Lindsey Nicolai, Contract Specialist, at lindsey.c.nicolai.civ@mail.mil and “CC” Ms. Sandra Schuck, Contracting Officer, at sandra.j.schuck.civ@mail.mil. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email by 12:00 noon (ET) on 12 February 2021.

L.1.4. Questions.

L.1.4.1. All questions shall identify the Government source document its page and paragraph number. Offerors shall submit all Questions in one consolidated document. The Government discourages multiple submissions of questions from a single offeror. Questions must be sent to the email addresses provided in paragraph L.1.3.

L.1.4.2. The Government will practice discretion over the appropriateness of questions. The Government will not provide responses to questions that would reveal a potential Offeror’s confidential business strategy, technical solution, or any information that is considered unique to a particular Offeror. The Government reserves the right not to respond to any questions received concerning this solicitation after the questions receipt date above. Accordingly, offerors are encouraged to carefully review all solicitation requirements and submit questions to the Government as early as possible.

L.2 General Instructions:

L.2.1 The selection will be conducted utilizing source selection (negotiated) procedures as delineated in FAR Subpart 15.3. Offers will be evaluated using the criteria under Section M-Evaluation Factors for Award, Standard Form 33, Solicitation, Offer, and Award (SF 33). Noncompliance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements may delay the Government's ability to evaluate the proposal and may result in elimination of the proposal from further consideration for contract award.

L.2.2. The Offer. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the offeror's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP, concurrence with the PWS, and the proposed contract type.

L.2.3. As set forth in FAR 52.215-1(f)(1), the Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors in the solicitation; therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

L.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.

L.2.5. If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing with supporting rationale. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

L.2.6. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals.

L.2.7. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the betaSAM web site at http://beta.SAM.gov.

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

L.2.8. Debriefings. The Contracting Officer will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range, whereupon the offeror may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. The Contracting Officer will notify unsuccessful offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR 15.506. Upon such notification, unsuccessful offerors may request and receive a debriefing.

Offerors desiring debriefing must make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable.

L.2.9. Period for Acceptance of Offerors. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 180 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Should the Government open discussions the acceptance period may be extended.

L.2.10. Proposal Narrative Content. The Government does not seek Offeror proposals that restate or closely mimic requirements described in the PWS or Evaluation Criteria. A statement of intent to perform does not reflect understanding of the requirements or capability to perform. Asserted capability and/or intent to meet the requirements are of no value in evaluations unless supported by detailed descriptions of approach.

L.2.11. Upon receipt of proposals and subsequent revisions the contracting office will review them for compliance with Section L submission requirements or Discussion response instructions, if discussions are opened. A proposal may be determined not in compliance with the material requirements of the solicitation when (1) any proposal volume is not compliant with Section L submission requirements or Discussion instructions or (2) Volume II-IV content is not compliant with paragraph L.2.11 above.

L.3 Proposal Preparation Instructions:

The government will award two small business set aside suites; (1) up to four (4) Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MAIDIQ) (pursuant to FAR16.504(c)) set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and (2) an 8(a) Single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (SAIDIQ) Award.

Tasks are divided among the two (2) suites based on Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) as depicted in Table 1-8(a) Suite and Table 2-SDVOSB Suite in the PWS.

Those historically most difficult to recruit and retain MOSs will be awarded under the 8(a) suite and the remainder under the SDVOSB suite.

If the offeror is designated under both the SDVOSB and 8(a) socio-economic categories, the offeror has the option of proposing to one or both requirements. Offerors wishing to propose for both socio-economic categories shall submit completely separate proposals. Volume I shall contain general information including a separate Standard Form 33, Solicitation, Offer, and Award (SF 33) for each.

Exceptions: Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors (Sections A through M). Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. If the offeror finds it necessary to take exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror shall clearly identify the applicable Volume and exceptions with a complete explanation of why the exception was taken, what benefit accrues to the Government (if any), and its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, price, and specific requirements of the solicitation. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Offerors are cautioned that taking an exception may render the offer ineligible for award. This information shall be provided in the format below.

Solicitation Document

Page/Paragraph Requirement/Portion Rationale & Impact

Section B, PWS, Section L&M, etc.

Applicable Page and Paragraph Numbers

Identify the requirement or portion to which exception is taken

Describe the rationale and impact of the exception

The offeror’s proposal shall consist of five (5) separate volumes: (1) General, (2) Staffing, Recruitment, and

Retention Plan, (3) Technical Approach, (4) Past Performance, and (5) Price. Proposals that do not follow the required volume content may be rejected as not in compliance with the material requirements of the solicitation and, thus, be ineligible for award.

L.3.2. Offeror’s proposal shall be organized as depicted in Table L.1 below.

VOLUME TITLE PAGE LIMITS DOCUMENT

FORMAT

I General Exceptions/Assumptions (if applicable) Completed SF 33 Cover page Section K, Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors

Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest (OCI) (FAR 9.5)

Subcontractor Information Compliance with DD Form 254

(Attachment 3a and 3b) *Please review Attachment 3a for informational purposes. Provide confirmation of secret Facility Clearance and responses to Section 6 of Attachment 3b.

n/a Word or PDF

II Staffing, Recruitment, and Retention Plan

30 Word or PDF

III Technical Approach 20 Word or PDF IV Past Performance

Consent Letters Past Performance References

15 Word or PDF

V Price Section B Price Narrative Pricing Workbook

(Attachment 1a (for 8(a) suite) or Attachment 1b (for SDVOSB Suite)) n/a Narrative in Word or PDF, and pricing workbook in Excel

L.3.3. Cover Sheet. Each volume shall contain a cover sheet clearly identifying the volume number, title, solicitation number, date, the Offeror's name, DUNS number, Cage Code, and Business Size.

L.3.4. Page Dimensions. All pages of an Offeror’s proposal shall meet these page dimension requirements. A page dimension is 8 ½” x 11” and shall use a 1” margin on the top and bottom and ¾” side margin. Page dimensions do not apply to Offeror’s proposal Volume V – Attachment 1a (for 8(a) SAIDIQ) or 1b (for SDVOSB MAIDIQ), Pricing Workbook. Any page larger than the specified dimension will be counted as multiple pages when page counts are limited by Table L.1.

L.3.5. Text Requirements. Proposal text shall be single spaced and use black font (Black font requirement does not apply to tables, graphics, headings, subheadings, photos, etc., Company stationary, or logos). Proposal text shall be in a 12-point font size and no less than 8-point size for illustrations, graphics, figures, exhibits, and tables.

L.3.6. Page Numbering. All pages within a Volume shall be numbered in consecutive order and identify the Volume and Tab, if applicable (for example, “Vol. I – Tab A - page 1 of 20”). The Government may exercise its discretion in counting pages when a proposal has a page numbering ambiguity.

L.3.7. Page Marking. Each proposal page shall apply appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

L.3.8. Cross-referencing. Cross references shall be used to preclude unnecessary duplication of data between sections of a Volume. Offerors may generally not cross-reference between Volumes. File names should be “Company Name – Volume # – Initial Submission”. File name of later submissions (if necessary), shall be “Company Name – Volume X – Revision X.”

L.3.9. Page Limits. The Offeror’s proposal shall comply with the page limits described in Table 1 above. Should a tab or volume’s page limit be exceeded, the pages that exceed the limit shall not be read or evaluated.

L.3.9.1. The page limit includes appendices, charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, embedded documents, drawings,. Pages will be counted if they contain any other information, i.e., diagrams, extraneous data.

L.3.9.2. The following page content does not count towards a Volume’s page limit: required resumes, covers for volumes, tables of contents, glossary of abbreviations and acronyms, indices, title pages, list of tables and drawings, cross references matrices, signed teaming agreements, Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs), and Consent Letters. Pages marked “This page intentionally left blank” will not count towards page limits.

L.3.10. Labeling. Each volume shall contain a detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Titling/labeling shall be used to identify sections, which are for informational purposes only and will not be evaluated.

L.3.11. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with a definition for each. This glossary is for informational purposes only and will not be evaluated. This may be provided in the Table of Contents.

L.3.12. Changes. The Government will not accept any changes to the contactor’s proposal after the date for receipt of offers (See FAR 15.208, Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals for further information regarding late proposals). If Discussions become necessary, page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notice (EN). The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in Discussions cover letters that informs Offerors that Discussions are open and include ENs.

L.3.13. File Naming. File names should be “Company Name – Volume # – Initial Submission”. File name of later submissions (if necessary), shall be “Company Name – Volume # – Revision X.”

L.4. Proposal Content

L.4.1. Volume I – GENERAL. The General Volume shall be organized as follows and contain the identified information. Failure to follow the below preparation instructions may cause your proposal to be deemed unacceptable by the Government.

L.4.1.1. Exceptions/Assumptions/ Deviations (if required) – If the offeror finds it necessary to take exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror shall clearly identify the applicable Volume and exceptions with a complete explanation of why the exception was taken, what benefit accrues to the Government (if any), and its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Offerors are cautioned that taking an exception, making assumptions which differ from the Government’s, or deviating from the Solicitation requirements, may render the offer ineligible for award.

L.4.1.1.1. Exception Definition: Objection to solicitation content. Offerors shall provide the solicitation document, page number, paragraph number, and narrative for individual solicitation content the Offeror finds objectionable.

L.4.1.1.2 Assumption Definition: Offeror’s facts used to address solicitation requirements. Offerors shall provide the solicitation document, page number, paragraph number, and narrative that describes why Offeror considers the facts used to make assumptions were necessary to develop its proposal.

L.4.1.1.3 Deviation Definition: Offeror departs from solicitation requirements. Offerors shall provide the solicitation document, page number, paragraph number, and narrative that describes why Offeror determined it was necessary to deviate from a solicitation requirement.

L.4.1.2. The Offeror shall contact the Contracting Officer immediately and prior to receipt proposal when an Offeror identifies a solicitation area that may result in an exception, assumption, or deviation. Upon notification of an exception, assumption, or deviation the Contracting Officer will gather facts and if facts warrant solicitation revision, then an amendment may be issued.

L.4.1.3. Completed SF 33 Cover page - Offerors are required to submit a fully completed SF 33 Cover page (including acknowledgment of all Amendments) upon submission. The Offeror is cautioned that the SF 33 cover page must contain an original signature in block 17 of the form (electronic signature is acceptable). The contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the RFP in accordance with the instructions on the SF 33 Cover page with Section L, FAR 52.215-1 (b), Instruction to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition. The Offeror shall provide the name, title and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

L.4.1.4. Section K (Representation, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors) – The Offeror shall ensure that Section K is submitted thoroughly completed with all blocks in each certification/representation completed truthfully and completely.

L.4.1.5. Organizational and Consultant Conflict of Interest (OCI) – The Offeror shall disclose all organizational and/or personal conflicts of interest to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible so that potential conflicts can be analyzed in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.5.

L.4.1.6. Subcontractor Information. The Offeror shall disclose all teaming partners/subcontractors the Offeror proposes using for performance of services. The Offeror shall provide the following information for all proposed teaming partners/subcontractors: Company Name, address, CAGE Code, DUNS number, and business size and socio-economic status. If Offeror is submitting as an 8(a) Joint Venture, the Certification of Compliance required in 13 CFR 124.513(j) shall be provided in this TAB.

L.4.1.7. DD 254 Compliance. Please review Attachment 3a for informational purposes. Provide confirmation of Secret Facility Clearance and responses to Section 6 of Attachment 3b.

L.4.2 Volume II – FACTOR 1: Staffing, Recruitment, Retention Plan

This volume provides Offerors with an opportunity to demonstrate their Staffing, Recruitment, Retention Plan, in meeting the solicitation requirements. It shall demonstrate the offeror’s understanding of the requirement and ability to successfully perform future task orders.

The offeror shall provide a comprehensive Staffing, Recruitment and Retention Plan that explains how the offeror will provide the staffing, recruitment, and retention strategies to recruit and retain a qualified workforce with the experience, qualifications, and clearances necessary to successfully performing the mission requirements and reduce turnover. The plan shall include the following:

Process to fill vacancies in a timely manner with zero/minimum mission impact and an estimated average time to fill a vacant position.

Vacancy fill strategy considers local area competition for the requirement’s specific skill sets to mitigate and preventing adverse impacts (specific MOS group).

Processes and incentives applied to attract and retain certified instructors required to fulfill the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (such as recruitment strategies, incentives such as recruitment and retention bonuses, health and wellness benefits, recognition, professional development, compensation and training).

Résumé and commitment letter for program manager

L.4.3 Volume III – FACTOR 2: Technical Approach

The offeror shall describe the proposed technical approach to accomplish three (3) primary task areas listed below.

Proposals should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the requirements and resources needed to meet all three

(3) requirements. The offeror shall provide a table summarizing the source of expertise (prime/subcontractor/teaming partner) for each primary task area. The offeror shall identify risks and a plan to mitigate those risks.

L.4.3.1 Primary Task Area 1: Instructors/Writer Services; (PWS paragraph 5.2)

The offeror shall demonstrate the ability to conduct performance oriented training in accordance with TRADOC-approved POIs. Describe your use of innovative teaching techniques and outcome-oriented instructional strategies to promote rigor and effectiveness of learning that appeals to digital learners in the full spectrum of training (i.e.

classroom, hands-on, simulation/virtual, field environment and exercises, combat scenario driven, and live-fire in a realistic and safe environment).

L.4.3.2 Primary Task Area 2: Training Development Services (PWS paragraph 5.3)

The offeror shall demonstrate an understanding and proficiency in the use of the Training Development Capability (TDC) in developing programs of instruction and other Training Requirements Analysis System (TRAS) documents and describes experience in developing courseware using the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) for Instructional System Design (ISD).

L.4.3.3 Primary task area 3: Training Support Services) (PWS paragraph 5.4)

The offeror shall demonstrate an understanding in providing training support including non-Instructor services to execute the POI and training and the ability to perform coordination and operations management; training site maintenance, operations and management; tactical training support; and tactical vehicle operations in support of training.

L.4.4. Volume IV – FACTOR 3: Past Performance. The Offeror shall provide documentation outlining the offeror’s past performance on recent contracts, as a prime or major subcontractor, which are the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the services being procured under this solicitation. The submittal shall include rationale supporting your assertion of relevance and how it was determined that the work performed previously was the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the work specified by this solicitation.

L.4.4.1 Consent Letters. The Offeror shall provide Consent Letters authorizing the release of past performance information executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner. Past performance information concerning subcontractors cannot be disclosed to or requested from a private party without the subcontractor’s consent. Because a prime contractor is a private party, the Government requires consent before disclosing subcontractor present and past performance information to the prime contractor and/or requesting such information about the prime contractor from references. The completed consent forms shall be submitted as part of the Past Performance volume.

L.4.4.2 Past Performance References. The Offeror shall identify between three (3) and five (5) recent and relevant past performance references the Offeror, and/or its Teaming Partner(s), performed as a Prime or as a subcontractor.

L.4.4.2.1 Task orders shall be considered a separate past performance reference unless the offeror identifies IDIQ and all associated Task Order awards for same requirement, which will be counted as one past performance submission, and the Government will expect to see 1 overarching reference (CPARS or PRAQ).

L.4.4.2.2 For each past performance reference, the Offeror shall provide the following information: Name of effort, contract and/or task order number, period of performance, Government point of contact responsible for monitoring performance under the contract (name, phone, email, address), Administrative Contracting Officer (name, phone, email, address), dollar value of work actually performed during the five (5) years prior to the date for receipt of offers, and the specific primary task area(s) for which the Offeror believes the reference demonstrates relevancy and quality of services performed under the reference.

L.4.4.2.3. The Offeror shall demonstrate why each past performance reference is recent and relevant.

L.4.4.2.3.1. To be recent, the effort must have been performed for six (6) months or longer during the five

(5) years prior to date for receipt of offers. Evaluation will focus only on work experience already performed. Yet-to-be performed work, experience prior to the last five (5) years, and work performed for less than six (6) months will not be considered.

L.4.4.2.3.2 To be relevant, the effort must be similar in scope and magnitude to the services being procured under this solicitation. Scope is the measure of the services similarity to the requirements identified in the PWS. Magnitude is the measure of the similarity of the dollar value that exists between the current requirement and the past performance reference. Magnitude will be evaluated using the dollar amount of work actually performed on the past performance reference during the five (5) years prior to the date for receipt of offers.

L.4.4.2.4 The Offeror shall demonstrate the quality of work performed by the Offeror, or its Teaming Partner(s), for each past performance reference by providing the two (2) requirements described below.

Submission of CPARS or Performance Risk Assessment Questionnaires (PRAQs), or both is acceptable.

L.4.4.2.4.1 For all contracts identified by the Offeror as a past performance reference, the Offeror shall forward a copy of the Past Risk Assessment Questionnaire (PRAQ) and Cover Letter (Attachment 4) to the points of contact responsible for monitoring performance under such contracts. The PRAQ cover letter includes instructions to return completed PRAQs by electronic mail to the points of contact responsible for receiving proposal submissions identified in paragraph L.1.3. of this solicitation no later than the closing date and time identified in block 9 of the SF33. The Offeror shall identify when, and to whom (with contact information), each PRAQ and Cover Letter were sent. (*Note that once references have been submitted to the Government, they do not need to be resubmitted in response to extended RFP deadlines.)

L.4.4.2.4.2 For all contracts identified by the Offeror as past performance references, the Offeror shall provide a copy of all completed performance assessment reports from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reports System (CPARS). Teaming Partners may submit completed performance assessment reports directly to the points of contact responsible for receiving proposal submissions identified in paragraph L.1.3 of this solicitation no later than the closing date and time identified in block 9 of the SF 33.

Submission requirements of paragraph L.1 of this solicitation apply to the submission of CPARs information from Teaming Partners. The Offeror shall identify in its proposal whether CPARS for a past performance reference will be separately submitted by a Teaming Partner as described above. Failure to submit these requirements may render a reference unusable and will not count against the required number of references as the Government will not be able to consider how well the Offeror performed work on the past contract.

L.4.5 Volume V -- FACTOR 4: Price.

L.4.5.1. Reserved.

This volume shall consist of all information required to support proposed prices. The Offeror shall not include pricing information in Volumes I, II, or III of its Proposal. Certified cost and pricing data are not currently required; however, the Government reserves the right to request such data prior to award. Offerors shall use the government provided not-to-exceed estimate for ODC and Travel CLINS. The information submitted in this volume shall comply with FAR 15.408 and the requirements set forth below.

L.4.5.2. It is expected that this contract award will be based on adequate price competition. Therefore, the Offeror is not required to provide certified cost or pricing data with its proposal. If, after receipt of proposals, the Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition does not exist, then IAW FAR 15.403-1 the Offeror shall provide certified cost and pricing data as requested by the Contracting Officer. Similarly, if the Contracting Officer determines a fair and reasonable price cannot be established with price analysis alone, the Offeror may be asked, and shall provide, other than certified cost or pricing data IAW FAR 15.404-1(b).

Pricing Narrative. The Offeror shall identify any information necessary to facilitate the Government’s evaluation of its Attachment 1a (for 8(a) SAIDIQ) or Attachment 1b (for SDVOSB MAIDIQ) – Pricing Workbook submission.

L.4.5.3. Reserved.

L.4.5.4. Attachment 1a or Attachment 1b, Pricing Workbook. In Volume V of its Proposal, the Offeror shall submit a completed Attachment 1a or Attachment 1b, Pricing Workbook in Microsoft Excel format. Offerors shall provide hours for Program Manager and Alternate Program Manager, base and loaded labor rates, and FTEs. Note that Government-provided hours are estimates for proposal purposes only. The purpose of the Workbook is to provide a uniform pricing template for evaluation of Offerors for award. The Offeror shall provide annual fully burdened labor rates for each labor category listed in the Pricing Workbook. Should a contract be issued to the Offeror, the proposed fully burdened labor rates proposed by the Offeror will become part of the contract (considered to be binding) and be the maximum rate allowable (ceiling rate) for that labor category when pricing task orders and task order modifications under the MA IDIQ contract. The proposed fully burdened hourly rates may not be adjusted except as provided by FAR Clause 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts). Therefore, Offerors are cautioned to include inflation where warranted.

L.4.5.4.2. The labor categories listed in Attachment 1a or Attachment 1b, Pricing Workbook correlate to the labor categories listed by MOS in each suite.

L.4.5.4.3. The Offeror’s price proposal shall consist of an ordering period of 5 years.

L.4.5.4.4. The Attachment 1a or Attachment 1b, Pricing Workbook or other Excel spreadsheet submitted by the Offeror, shall not be read only or password protected. All formulas, lookup tables, and links shall be intact, and no links shall exist to files not included with the submission. Spreadsheet shall not contain hidden worksheets, cells, or sections. PDF or flat files will not be considered adequate. Failure to comply with these formatting requirements may result in rejection of your proposal. All final monetary extensions shall be in whole dollars only.

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