W911SA-19-Q-3066_Amendment_2.docx

W911SA19Q3066

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 19-Jul-2019 10:00 AM to 23-Jul-2019 10:00 AM.

The following have been modified:

RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTIONS

Question Number

Answer: The PWS has been updated to state “Contractor shall provide Soldiers and units with realistic training event that replicates conditions and threats which may be experienced when deployed. Battle Space Immersion Support may include a mix of the following: Operational Environment Role Players (non-Foreign Language Speakers (FLS) (see TE 1), Area of Operation Specific Role Players-FLS (see TE 2), Opposing Forces (OPFOR) (see TE 3), Opposing Forces, Command and Control (OPFOR C2) (see TE 4), Battlefield Effects Support (see TE 5), Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/Ts) (TE 6), Live Video Support (LVS) (see TE 7) and Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) support (TE 8)”.

Please see PWS section 1.4 Scope for further information.

Answer: Not until we receive actual requirements from our customer. TE 1 gives guidelines for a “generic Operational Environment” and TE 2 lists guidelines for “AO specific Operational Environment” to give the contractor some idea of the scope of possibility, but we will not have actual requirements until the customer outlines them with a training plan. The contractor is expected to provide a level of expertise and understanding of the industry standards for military training to anticipate and provide a “realistic training event that replicates conditions and threats that may be experienced when deployed”

Answer: The government will only provide OPFOR personnel if our customer exercises CLIN x016 OPFOR C2 (TE4).

Answer: Generally yes. OPFOR are required to support these training events. Guidelines for OPFOR are outlined in TE 3 CLIN x013-15. But again we will not have actual requirements until our customer outlines them. The contractor is expected to provide a level of expertise and understanding of the industry standards for military training to anticipate and provide a “realistic training event that replicates conditions and threats that may be experienced when deployed”

Answer: No, some weapons and equipment may be government furnished property, but the contractor needs to be prepared to provide weapons and equipment outlined in TE 3 CLIN x013-15

Answer: No, the contractor assumes the costs for purchase, storage, and maintenance of OPFOR weapons. These are not a reimbursable cost.

Answer: We won’t have a maximum daily requirement, until our customer outlines a training plan. Historical requirements are outlined in TE 3 CLIN x013; generally for most of our customers OPFOR requirements are modest (squad/platoon sized, 9-30 OPFOR); however our intent is to be able to support a company sized OPFOR element if required (100-150 OPFOR weapons)

Answer: When the contractor provides OPFOR for TE 3 CLIN x013-15 the “weapons” should not be fully functioning firearms, they must be purpose built training systems or modified weapons capable of firing blank ammunition only.

Section 4.3 of the PWS has been updated to state ‘OPFOR weapons must be purpose built training systems or modified weapons capable of firing blank ammunition only. Contractor personnel may not carry actual weapon systems or functioning firearms’.

Section 5.1.4 of the PWS has been updated to state ‘5.1.4. For exercise safety no contractor employee will carry or discharge any actual weapon system or firearm. Contractor employees may be in the vicinity of training explosions and special effects and may be required to handle, transport, and employ other simulated weapon systems in support of the training scenario.

Contractor is responsible for verifying that all OPFOR weapon systems brought on to Fort McCoy property for authorized activities meet Army Regulation 190-11 registration requirements through the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) Police Department.

OPFOR weapon system that requires registration must be registered with the police department prior to entrance or immediately upon entering any lands identified as Fort McCoy property. The registration will be completed by use of Fort McCoy Form 433 and provided by the DES Physical Security Office. Registration forms can be processed during normal business hours within building 35 at the Visitor Control Office (608) 388-4988 or during nonduty hours at the Fort McCoy Police Department building 1681, or may be emailed to usarmy.mccoy.imcom-central.mbx.des-fire-arm-registration@mail.mil Firearms that are registered with the police department will be entered into the Army Law Enforcement Reporting and Tracking System (ALERTS) weapons-registration module. ALERTS is utilized by and available only to Army law-enforcement professionals.

Formal background checks will not be conducted as part of the firearms-registration process. The police department will verify the weapon is legally possessed and has not been reported as stolen’.

Teaching and Training. Know the unit, enemy doctrine, and understand the major points of emphasis the commander is teaching and the results the commander expects. Teach the OPFOR and then train them well enough to achieve the commanders objectives for the training event.

Question: How many days prior to an exercise STARTEX are the OPFOR personnel to be available for training?

Answer: We will not know this until our customer identifies the requirement. Historically 2-7 days prior to the exercise, but this could increase. Army Reserve and National Guard customers may ask for 2-3 days of training during a weekend drill 1 or 2 months prior to the exercise

Answer: No. All building space and storage requirements “outside of the training event” are the contractor’s responsibility. All building requirements to support the “training event” are government provided.

Answer: No, the contractor assumes the costs for purchase, storage, and maintenance of OPFOR weapons. These are not a reimbursable cost

Answer: No, unless it is part of the “training event” and specified in the requirements.

Answer: No, the contractor assumes the costs for purchase, storage, and maintenance of OPFOR blank ammunitions. These are not a reimbursable cost

Answer: Installation storage requirements for Government issued Battlefield Effect devices must meet all requirements outlined in Army Regulation 190-51. The Contract expected to provide storage if required.

Answer: We will not know exact requirements until our customer identifies training requirements; general guidelines for individual “roles” are identified in the technical exhibits for role players and OPFOR; the contractor is required to provide foreign attire and props to create a “realistic training event”

Answer: Yes they are required. Please see the answer 3 for further information.

Answer: CLIN x013-x015 require the use of OPFOR weapons.

Answer: The contractor provides OPFOR weapons, uniform, and equipment; see #6

Answer: Yes if required, contractor will provide support vehicles (I.E to transport OPFOR/role players in and around Fort McCoy training areas) or they may be required to replicate hybrid and near-peer threats. Such threats include, but are not limited to civilian “technicals” and gun trucks, light skinned armored cars, armored personnel carriers (APC), and armor VISMOD vehicles

Answer: If required to support coordination between the government and the contractor, communication equipment is provided by the government; the contractor is responsible for providing communication equipment to synchronize OPFOR and role player training events consistent with our customers training requirements

Answer: Yes if required, contractor will provide support vehicles to transport BFE Techs in and around Fort McCoy Training areas.

Answer: Yes if required by the customer; Contractor provides trained/certified operators IAW CLIN x022-024; Requirements will based on the number of platoons identified using the guidelines in scenario 1-3; the government provides Army approved battlefield effects and simulators

Answer: Yes if required by the customer IAW CLIN x31-33 Requirements for company operations will based on the number of platoons identified using the guidelines in scenario 1-3

Answer: The government is responsible for collecting and editing the LVS raw video. CLIN x025-030 OC/T support may entail collection and editing LFX raw video for AAR production using government provided equipment

Answer: That is the government’s responsibility that we generally delegate to our customer based on training requirements

Answer: the contractor is responsible unless otherwise specified by a task order

Answer: Yes the customer will designate a OC/T or exercise controller to set priorities, direct, and provide feedback to LVS personnel

Answer: Yes MILES if government provided; our customer will hand receipt MILES and all other government provided equipment to the contractor IAW Part 3

Answer: Contractor furnished

Answer: Contractor furnished property, unless otherwise specified in the task order.

Answer: As stated in the Solicitation – Supplemental Information 28)’ Submission Instructions – Offerors shall respond to the following questions in two paragraphs or less for each question’.

Answer: Not Applicable

Answer: Not Applicable

Answer: The current contract is using a conformance of classification and wage rate that was not listed on the wage determination in order to provide role player support, supplies, equipment, supervision, non-personnel and other items that were necessary to perform training services for the U.S. Military at Fort McCoy, WI. The Classification for this conformance was Operational Role Player.

We are anticipating a future conformance request with a rate that is comparable to Guard I at $13.99 and with a Fringe Benefit rate of $4.48, based off of the current Wage Determination 2015-4929 listed in this Solicitation.

In order to determine the labor category for the Follow-on-Contract the Conformance Process would need to be followed in accordance with the Wage Determination.

As stated in the Wage Determination ‘The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract’.

As further stated ‘1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work’.

Please see the Wage Determination for further guidance.

Answer: No; all contracted personnel are expected to be qualified and licensed as required by law and regulation to operate vehicles, battlefield effects and OPFOR weapon systems

Answer: Yes IAW Fort McCoy Regulation 350-1 each customer is responsible for conducting a deliberate risk assessment and implementing controls to mitigate risk within the training event. This includes a medical evacuation plan for all participants; this is usually provided by the government, but it may also be provided by local medical providers; however the contractor is responsible for all costs associated with medical evacuation if required.

Answer: Yes hardstand or portable latrines are provided for most training venues. OPFOR may be required to utilize field latrines (cat hole/slit trench) if required to support mission requirements

Answer: AARs and hot washes may be conducted on site in an urban or woodland training environment or they may be in one of our permanent AAR facilities depending on the customers training requirements.

Answer: Yes, it is acceptable to submit a signed SF1449, All Amendments, and completed Price Schedule.

Answer: The Conformance Process would need to be followed in accordance with the Wage Determination after award.

We are anticipating a future conformance request with a rate that is comparable to Guard I at $13.99 and with a Fringe Benefit rate of $4.48, based off of the current Wage Determination 2015-4929 listed in this Solicitation.

As stated in the Wage Determination; ‘The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract’.

As further stated ‘1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work’.

Please see the Wage Determination for further guidance.

Answer: Yes, Plug Numbers should be used for CLINs X036 and X037 for the Base year and the Option years.

Answer: Yes.

Answer: Yes, the PWS has been updated section 4.4 to reflect this in Amendment 1.

Answer: Yes, the PWS has been updated in section 5.2 to reflect this in Amendment 1.

Question: Is the increase from $75,000 on the incumbent contract to $125,000 on the current RFP provided in CLIN 0037 meant to cover MILES equipment? Can the government expound upon what MILES gear will be furnished by the contract and what will be furnished by the government? (PWS 3 & 4, Attachment 3, Technical Exhibits, Technical Exhibit 8)

Answer: Part A: An increase from the incumbent contract is due to the annual increase in the number of exercises requiring this support during the next 5 years.

Part B: All MILES gear will be furnished by the government; OPFOR weapons must be MILES compatible

Section 3.1.1 of the PWS has been updated to state ‘3.1.1 Each Military Unit requesting contracted services will hand receipt Training Aids and Devices (to include MILLES systems) used to create battlefield effects to the contractor per event’.

Question: Will the government provide a separate CLIN for the Project Manager/Alternate positions? If not, can these positions be filled with personnel who are actively filling other positions on the contract while in performance of duties? Example: The OC/T is currently performing on a Training Event but is acting as the Project Manager/Alternate for the event/contract. (PWS 1.6.11)

Answer: No, there is not a separate CLIN provided for the Project Manager/Alternate Project Manager positions. These duties are determined by the contractor based on the size of the project and the skills required. A small team of 3 or 4 may only require an additional duty project manager. Larger teams may require a full time project manager based on the assessment of the contractor in order to control personnel, resources, and locations throughout the installation.

Question: Will the government provide a list of qualified incumbent workers?

Answer: Not at time of Solicitation. However, in accordance with FAR 52.222-17 ‘The contracting officer shall provide the certified service employee list to the successor contractor, and, to employees of the predecessor contractor or subcontractors or their authorized representatives, if requested’.

Question: Can the government elaborate on specific requirements of video/audio capture during the exercise? Specifics such as resolution, number of angles, drone footage, IR footage, etc. (Attachment 3, Technical Exhibits, Technical Exhibit 7)

Answer: Live video support utilizes hand held audio/video cameras that meet current industry standards at the time of the exercise (e.g. HD, MP4, IR capable, SD card); exact technical requirements and parameters will be outlined when our customer determines their training requirements and venue.

Question: Are there minimum experience and knowledge requirements for the Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/T) and Opposing Forces Command and Control (OPFOR C2), and MILES Contact Team positions? (Attachment 3, Technical Exhibits, Technical Exhibits 4, 6, & 8)

Answer: OC/T and OPFOR C2 minimum experience and knowledge requirements are identified by our customer when they develop a training plan; these may include tactical and/or technical expertise (e.g. infantry, communications, or military intelligence) as well as relevant military training expertise (e.g. Combat Training Center (NTC or JRTC) experience) MILES contact team personnel need a level of training and experience to meet the requirements outlined in the TE and to properly safeguard and maintain all government furnished property.

Question: What SCA Occupation Codes are currently being used for the incumbent contract?

Answer: The current contract is using a conformance of classification and wage rate that was not listed on the wage determination in order to provide role player support, supplies, equipment, supervision, non-personnel and other items that were necessary to perform training services for the U.S. Military at Fort McCoy, WI. The Classification for this conformance was Operational Role Player.

We are anticipating a future conformance request with a rate that is comparable to Guard I at $13.99 and with a Fringe Benefit rate of $4.48, based off of the current Wage Determination 2015-4929 listed in this Solicitation.

Question: Does the government anticipate overlap in training events or combining training events? Is there historical data based on the incumbent contract to show this? If so, how often and which training events?

Answer: There may be concurrent training events utilizing aspects of the training support contract; however each training event will be resourced and supported independently of other events, based on our customers identified training requirements. Fort McCoy’s historical high usage period is during the summer months May-Aug. We have identified a probable maximum simultaneous requirement for OPFOR CLIN at company level (150 OFPOR), but the government reserves the right to increase this based on future requirements; there is no maximum requirement for CLINs; we would expect the contractor to be able to resource and support all identified requirements in a compressed timeframe up to the option year fiscal limit.

Question: Are CLINs x016-x021 only providing OPFOR C2 personnel? For example, is CLIN x016 providing one (1) OPFOR C2 only or one (1) OPFOR C2 and 6-9 OPFOR?

Answer: For these CLINs the Contractor will provide OPFOR C2 Personnel at appropriate levels. All ‘military OPFOR personnel’ referenced in CLINs X016-X021 are Government provided.

Question: Will the government consider a contract type other than firm-fixed-price and provide the applicable SCA wage determination?

Answer: No, the Government has determined that a Firm Fixed Price Contract will be used.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

1) In accordance with FAR 52.232-18; Availability of Fund: FY20 funds are not presently available for this solicitation and resultant contract.

2) Non-Personal Service to provide all labor, transportation, equipment, materials, supervision and other items or services necessary to perform Training Support Services at Fort McCoy, WI; in accordance with the Performance Work Statement and the term and conditions of the solicitation and resultant contract. The period of performance is 1 October 2019 through 30 September 2020 with four (4) option years and a six (6) month option to extend services.

3) ALL DISCOURSE CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION AND ITS REQUIREMENT SHALL BE DIRECTED TO THE FORT MCCOY CONTRACTING OFFICE. ANY REMARKS, EXPLANATIONS, OR ANSWERS PROVIDED BY ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE SHALL NOT CHANGE OR QUALIFY ANY OF THE TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF THE SOLICITATION. THE SOLICITATION SHALL ONLY BE CHANGED BY A WRITTEN AMENDMENT ISSUED BY THE FORT MCCOY CONTRACTING OFFICE.

4) ABILITYONE DESIGNATED ITEMS: In accordance with 52.208-9, contractors are referred to the web site of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, the independent federal agency that administers the AbilityOne (formerly Javits-Wagner-O'Day or JWOD) Program for the lists of designated products and services http://abilityone.org/work_with_us/procurement.html.

5) This will be a firm fixed price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. That Government reserves the right to order the maximum quantities and is obligated to order only the minimum quantities. It is the unilateral right of the Government to exercise the option year(s) of this contract. The Government will award one (1) contract as a result of this solicitation.

6) The guaranteed minimum is as follows:

CLIN 0001 Role Player Non- FLS for the first Task Order in the Base Period of the Contract. It is for a Quantity of 9 Each for CLIN 0001 Role Players Non- FLS Event 1

There is no guaranteed minimum for the option periods of performance. The maximums for this contract are specified in the CLIN Structure.

The first task order requirement is estimated to start 1 November 2019.

In accordance with FAR clause 52.216-22, "Indefinite Quantity", the quantities specified in the price schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

7) The Government will evaluate quotes on the basis of total aggregate price of all items within an area of performance under a given schedule.

Award will be to the responsible vendor, conforming to the solicitation, for the services and/or combinations of services which will be most advantageous to the Government. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

8) In accordance with DFAR Clause 252.216-7006, “Ordering,”:

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the contract schedule. Such orders may be issued prior to the expiration of the contract.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) (1) If issued electronically, the order is considered “issued” when a copy has been posted to the Electronic Document Access system, and notice has been sent to the Contractor.

(2) If mailed or transmitted by facsimile, a delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when the Government deposits the order in the mail or transmits by facsimile. Mailing includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery services.

(3) Orders may be issued orally only if authorized in the schedule.

9) This procurement is Set Aside as Service Disabled Veteran Owned under the NAICS Code 611699 with a size standard of $11.0 Million.

10) An Award for this requirement will be made pursuant to FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedure for Certain Commercial Items.

11) Quotes will only be submitted by email to Jana Knapp, EMAIL: jana.l.knapp.civ@mail.mil

12) Quotes are due to the Government on or before the time listed above in CENTRAL TIME.

13) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

14) Written questions must be furnished to the Government no later June 28 2019 @ 2:00pm. (CST); in order to ensure a timely response is provided by the solicitation closing date. All questions are to be submitted in writing at the time indicated in the solicitation or they may not be addressed before solicitation closing date; therefore, offerors are advised to submit questions as soon as possible. Please provide your company name, telephone, point of contact, e-mail address, and solicitation number on all questions. The Government will respond to questions via the issuance of an amendment which incorporates the question and the Government’s response.

15) Contract Administrator: TBD at time of award.

If you have questions pertaining to this contract after contract award (i.e. questions regarding delivery, invoice procedures, etc.), please request assistance from the Contract Administrator. Be sure to include the contract number in your request for assistance. Requesting contract administration assistance from any other individual could result in a delayed response.

16) Contracting Officer: TBD at time of award.

17) Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): To Be Determined at the time of Award.

18) Postaward Conference: In the event the Contracting Officer decides to conduct a Postaward Conference in accordance with DFARS 242.5, the successful offeror will be notified and will be required to attend. The Contracting Officer’s notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed.

19) This requirement is eligible for payment through the GFEBS Supplier Self-Services (SUS) Program. Information on this program can be found in Attachment 6 “SUS Trifold.” Please indicate if you will participate in this program, if your company receives award.

Yes___________ No ___________

20) DUNS NUMBER ______________________________.

21) TAXPAYER ID #______________________________.

22) SYSTEM for AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION: An Active SAM Registration is required of all Department of Defense contractors. SAM registration enables electronic funds transfer of contract payments. If your company is not already actively registered, please register in the SAM database at www.sam.gov. If your company is currently registered and close to expiring, begin/complete the process for SAM registration renewal.

1. A DUNS number is required for SAM registration. If your company does not have a DUNS #, obtain one by calling 800-333-0505.

1. Whether your company is a current or new registrant in the SAM database, your registration must indicate that you are a provider of NAICS 611699, or a NAICS of similar business size, under the Goods – Services section of the registration to be eligible to receive a contract for this solicitation.

1. If the prospective awardee for this request for quotes is not actively registered in the SAM database by close of solicitation, including NAICS 611699, or a NAICS of similar business size, under the Goods – Services section, depending on mission requirements, the government reserves the right to proceed to award to the next otherwise successful actively registered offeror.

23) In accordance with FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Bio-based Products under Services and Construction Contracts, contractors are required to submit annual bio-based reports to the reporting module in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.

24) OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT: Prospective contractors who have not completed electronic annual representations and certifications at http://www.sam.gov/ in conjunction with required registration in the SYSTEM for AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) database, shall complete and submit FAR 52.212-3 Alternative 1 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and DFARS Representations and Certifications in SAM to be eligible to receive an award for this solicitation.

25) If an offer is based on a teaming/partnering relationship or a joint venture, the offeror shall provide, with the proposal, all required solicitation information for all parties including a copy of the teaming/partnering or joint venture agreement. The agreement shall include information, which identifies the responsibilities for each entity under this contract. The agreement shall demonstrate the relationship between firms and identify contractual relationships and authorities to bind each entity of the teaming/partnering or joint venture relationship.

26) The “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law” notice (poster) referenced in FAR Clause 52.222-26(b)(3), Equal Opportunity, is located at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

27) In accordance with FAR Clause 52.222-41(g), the contractor must notify each service employee working on this contract of the minimum wage and fringe benefits required to be paid pursuant to this contract, or shall post a copy of the wage determination and Department of Labor Form WH-1313 in a prominent place at the worksite. The applicable wage determination is incorporated into the contract. The WH-1313 poster is located at http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.htm.

28) INFORMATION FOR EVALUATION

This section supplements clause 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 which is included elsewhere in this request for quotes. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

TECHNICAL FACTOR:

Submission Instructions – Offerors shall respond to the following questions in two paragraphs or less for each question.

0. Is the Contractor able to provide Training Support as specified in TE 1-8, to include all necessary personnel, materials and equipment at the designated training area and timeframe as specified on each Task Order at Fort McCoy, WI?

0. Is the Contractor able to conduct all administrative preparation, train-up, and training area preparation and familiarization for each Task Order?

0. Does the Project Manager/Alternate candidate have 5 years’ experience performing, providing or coordinating support to military training exercises that require at a minimum; opposing forces, role players and foreign language speakers?

0. Does the Project Manager/Alternate have 5 years’ experience in supervising or managing full/part-time employees?

Evaluation –Each item in Technical Requirements Table will receive one of the adjectival ratings defined below. Any criterion that receives “N” rating will result in an overall unacceptable rating for the factor and are not eligible for award.

The offeror has no active or inactive exclusions listed in their Entity Record on the System for Award Management (SAM).

In accordance with FAR 42.15, the offeror does not have any relevant Past Performance rated at “Marginal” or “Unsatisfactory”.

The Contractor is able to provide Training Support as specified in TE 1-8, to include all necessary personnel, materials and equipment at the designated training area and timeframe as specified on each Task Order at Fort McCoy, WI.

The Contractor is able to conduct all administrative preparation, train-up, and training area preparation and familiarization for each Task Order.

The Project Manager/ Alternate has 5 years’ experience performing, providing or coordinating support to military training exercises that require at a minimum; opposing forces, role players and foreign language speakers.

The Project Manager/ Alternate has 5 years’ experience in supervising or managing full/ part- time employees.

PRICE FACTOR:

Submission Instructions – Offerors shall submit a signed SF 1449, Pricing Schedule, or acceptable alternative as identified in 52.212-1 or elsewhere in the RFQ.

The agreed upon items and quantities will be multiplied times their respective unit prices found in the RFQ.

As part of its proposal, the offeror must provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with the enterprise Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (eCMRA) requirement. Offeror will determine to price or not separately price the CMRA requirement. CMR CLIN(s) is the CLIN(s) under which the Contractor shall bill for all costs associated with the CMRA requirement.

Evaluation – Price will not be assigned an adjectival rating; and will be evaluated to determine if the offerors quoted price is fair, reasonable, and balanced. The government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if prices are significantly unbalanced. Price shall be evaluated at estimated quantities multiplied times their respective unit price.

Unrealistically Low Prices: The Government reserves the right to perform a price realism analysis on any prices that may appear unrealistically low. Should the Government elect to perform a price realism analysis, the conclusion that a price is unrealistically low may be grounds for eliminating a quote from competition.

Unbalanced Pricing: Offerors are cautioned against submitting quote that contains unbalance pricing. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly over or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. The Government shall analyze offers to determine whether they are unbalanced with respect to separately priced line items or subline items. Quotes that are determined to be unbalanced may be rejected if the contracting officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

As part of price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option to extend services (see FAR Clause 52.217-8) by adding six (6) months of the offeror's final option period price to the offeror's total price. Offerors are required only to price the base and option periods. Offerors shall not submit a price for the potential six month extension of services period. The Government may choose to exercise the Extension of Services at the end of any performance period (base or option periods), utilizing the rates of that performance of period.

29) ALTERNATE DISPUTES RESOLUTION: In furtherance of Federal policy and the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1990 (ADR Act), Public Law 101-552 and FAR Clause 52.233-1, Subparagraph (d) (2) (1) (B) (2), the Contracting Officer will try to resolve all post award acquisition issues in controversy by mutual agreement of both parties. Interested parties are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution procedures to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with the authority and requirements of the ADR Act.

30) CONTRACT PERFORMANCE:

Purpose. IAW with FAR Subpart 42.1500 contractor past performance information (PPI) is relevant information for future source selection purposes regarding a contractor’s actions under previously awarded contracts. It includes, for example, the contractor's record of conforming to contract requirements and to standards of good workmanship; the contractor's record of forecasting and controlling costs; the contractor's adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance; the contractor's history of reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction; and generally, the contractor's business-like concern for the interest of the customer. Contractor past performance information is one of the tools that support Army efforts to acquire best value and is used to evaluate performance risk in source selection. The feedback provided by the government to the contractor in collecting PPI, and the knowledge that PPI will be used in future source selection decisions, should result in improved performance and a greater contractor focus on customer satisfaction.

Assessment Period. Performance Assessment Reports (PAR) shall be prepared IAW AFARS Subpart 42 upon physical completion of the contract. If the period of performance will exceed 18 months, an “interim” assessment report shall be prepared at the completion of 12 months performance and annually thereafter until the contract is physically complete. An out-of-cycle or “addendum” report may be prepared if there is a need to record an extraordinary event prior to the next regularly scheduled evaluation or if it is necessary to report a meaningful occurrence during the period between physical completion of the contract and contract closeout. Additionally, addendum reports may be prepared to record contractor’s performance relative to contract closeout and other administrative requirements (e.g. final indirect cost proposals, technical data, etc.).

Completion Due Date. The government will complete the PAR within 60 days after the end of the assessment rating period.

Evaluators. The Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative will jointly complete the performance assessment.

Contracts Performance Elements. The contractor’s performance shall be assessed in accordance with elements and rating system set forth in AFARS Subpart 42.

Contractor Review. The Contracting Officer will furnish a copy of the PAR to the contractor requesting that the contractor submit comments, rebutting statements, or additional information to the Contracting Officer within 30 calendar days of receipt. Failure to respond within the designated timeframe will be taken as agreement with the assessment.

Contract Concurrence. Where a contractor concurs with, or takes no exception to a PAR, such report shall be considered final and releasable for use in source selection and other deliberative purposes.

Contractor Rebuttal. Where a contractor takes exception to a performance report, the Contracting Officer will review the contractor’s rebuttal or comments and make appropriate changes. If the Contracting Officer makes changes, the changed rating will be reflected in the narrative. The Contracting Officer will make all reasonable efforts to reconcile the report and the contractor’s comments. However, it is not necessary that they reach agreement on the report where such is clearly impracticable. The contractor’s rebuttal or comments shall be made part of the PAR.

Resolving Disagreements between the Government and the Contractor. In the event disagreements between the parties regarding the PAR occur, the Contracting Officer will review the rebuttal and make appropriate changes. If no agreement is reached, the PAR is forwarded to the Reviewing Official (Director of Contracting) along with the Contracting Officer’s Findings and Recommendation and supporting documentation. The decision of the Reviewing Official is final. Copies of the PAR and the contractor’s response and review comments, if any, shall be retained as part of the evaluation.

Release of Contractor Performance Evaluation Information. The evaluation will not be released to other than government personnel and the contractor whose performance is evaluated. The performance evaluation information will be input into the applicable module within Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) database (or Government system in use at time of the evaluation).

Source Selection Information. Departments and agencies will electronically access the PAR information to support future award decisions.

31) REQUIRED INSURANCE:

In accordance with FAR clause 52.228-5 entitled, “Insurance--Work on a Government Installation” the following minimum amounts of insurance are required.

Within ten (10) calendar days after contract award, the Contractor shall certify to the Contracting Officer, in writing, that the required insurance has been obtained.

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