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Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE) Draft Request for Proposal Presentation to Industry

Mr. Tweed Timothy Director, MICC Center – Fort Bragg 1 April 2010

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers

Administrative Details Agenda Welcome, Introduction, & Overview RFP Draft & Milestones Questions and Answers Cell Phones (Please set to Vibrate or Quiet) Restrooms Please Ask Questions During the Presentation Index Cards for Questions during the Q&A Copies of the Slides will be provided at www.fbo.gov

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Purpose of Meeting with Industry To continue the dialogue with Industry on the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE) Acquisition To continue supporting a collaborative environment to exchange ideas To present to Industry the proposed Draft RFP Uniform Contract Format (Sections A through M) Attachments (1-14) To provide answers to questions by Industry To facilitate prime/subcontractor networking

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers MCOE Disclaimer What appears in the Final RFP matters. Not what is presented in the Draft or discussed today.

The Draft RFP reflects about an 85% solution and some areas require more work/attention during the final review process then others.

The answers we provide today reflect things as we know them today and things may change as we get smarter through our dialogue with industry and as the acquisition continues to go through the review process.

Please provide suggestions and ask questions before the RFP is formally issued. After it’s issued the question/response process becomes very formal and must go through the Contracting Officer.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers MCOE Disclaimer Alion Science and Technology Supported the Government during the initial stages of the development of the acquisition strategy but did not participate in the development of the Source Selection Plan or Evaluation Criteria.

The company is performing under an accepted Organizational Conflict of Interest mitigation plan and has not been excluded from participating.

Will not be involved with the review or evaluation of any information submitted by industry in conjunction with this acquisition.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers MCOE Scope The scope of this contract is to acquire contractor support to the MCOE (Infantry and Armor School) in its mission to develop and produce maneuver force training strategies, doctrine, concepts, organizations, materiel capabilities requirements, instruction, analysis, and support products and services for the current and future force, including support to TRADOC Capability Managers at the MCOE.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE) Primary Mission Provide the Nation with the world’s best trained Infantry and Armor Soldiers and adaptive leaders imbued with the Warrior Ethos.

Provide a Power Projection Platform capable of deploying and redeploying Soldiers, civilians, and units anywhere in the world on short notice.

Define required capabilities for Infantry and Armor to meet the needs of the Future Force.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers MCOE ID/IQ Task Areas Task Area – 1 General Technical & Analytical Support Task Area – 2 Training Development Support Task Area – 3 Doctrine Development Support Task Area – 4 Capability Development Support Task Area – 5 Training Instruction Support Task Area – 6 Simulations and Analysis Support Task Area – 7 Support Services

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section A Solicitation W91247-10-R-0002 Written Questions – 9 April 2010 Tentative Issue Date – 30 April 2010 Will release earlier if HQ MICC approval process allows ASSP under review by HQ MICC Draft RFP to HQ MICC for review by 13 April Will not issue on a Friday Tentative Proposal Due Date – 9 June 2010 (15:00 PM) Will not ask to receive proposals the week after Memorial Day or on a Monday.

Reference SF 33, Block 12 proposals must be valid for 180 days.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section B Base Ordering Period and four (4) one-year optional ordering periods Multiple Award ID/IQ Program Ceiling of $414M Minimum Guarantee $30,000.00 (base ordering period only) Contract Line Item Numbers established for administrative convenience for PD2 and GFEBS CLINs reflect task order contract type FFP Services T&M Labor Services T&M Materials Other Direct Cost Contract Manpower Reporting

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section C, D, E Section C - The Multiple Award ID/IQ Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Maneuver Center of Excellence is provided in section J, Attachment 1. Each Task Order will have it’s own PWS that must be in scope of the task areas of the ID/IQ PWS.

Section D- As specified in each individual Task Order Section E - Each individual task order will contain include specific Inspection and Acceptance information. Inspection and Acceptance will be accomplished by the Task Order Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) as identified in each TO.

Section E - Authority for almost all Inspection and Acceptance activities flow from the identified clauses. Very important part of contract administration.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section F Ordering Periods:

Basic Ordering Period: Date of Contract Award through 31 July 2011 Option 1: 1 August 2011 through 31 July 2012 Option 2: 1 August 2012 through 31 July 2013 Option 3: 1 August 2013 through 31 July 2014 Option 4: 1 August 2014 through 31 July 2015 In the event awards falls after this date, the ordering periods may be adjusted by amendment The total duration of the MCOE ID/IQ contract inclusive of all options and extensions will not exceed sixty (60) months (See FAR Clause 52.217-8) Each individual task order will specify the place of performance, include a specific period of performance, and may include options Majority of on-site performance is expected to occur on Fort Benning

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section G MCOE ID/IQ Procuring Contracting Officer Mrs. Audrey Hammonds Phone: 910-643-7372 E-Mail: audrey.hammonds@us.army.mil MCOE ID/IQ Contract Specialist (KS) Mr. Christian Freire Phone: (910) 432-9355 E-Mail: Christian.Freireacosta@us.army.mil Ordering offices will be responsible for all preaward and administration activities associated with individual Task Orders.

All task orders will be accepted/paid using WAWF.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section H Authority to Place Task Orders: The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Contracting Offices located at Fort Benning GA, Fort Knox KY, and Fort Bragg NC are hereby delegated authority to award and administer task orders. Others on a case by case basis.

Fee: There is no fee for the use of the contract by any activity or agency delegated authority to solicit, award and administer task orders under this contract.

Contract Types: The primary types of order that is authorized for use under this ID/IQ are Firm Fixed Price with reimbursable line items for Other Direct Cost, although there may be specific requirements where Time and Material (T&M), and/or Labor Hour (LH) is more advantageous to the Government.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section H Fair Opportunity: This contract was solicited and awarded on an unrestricted basis and does not include the clause FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. As a result, all task orders under this contract will be competed amongst all contractors who are awarded a contract regardless of their size status (i.e., no set-asides at the task order level) unless an exception detailed at FAR 16.505(b)(2) exists.

Ordering Restrictions: The TOCO shall review each requirement to ensure the following:

The MCOE ID/IQ vehicle cannot not be used for actions below the $550,000.00 per annum threshold.

The MCOE ID/IQ vehicle cannot be used for actions above the $550,000.00 per annum threshold that are currently successfully being performed under any socioeconomic (FAR Part 19) program.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section H Option Exercise: The MCOE PCO shall review each contractors success at meeting their subcontracting goals each year as part of the option exercise process. The PCO reserves the right not to exercise options 2 through 4 based on a contractor's failure to meet the subcontracting goals of the contract. The PCO is granted a certain amount of discretion in making this decision. Will not impact the exercise of options on task orders.

Request for Task Order Response (RTOR): RTORs or similar requests will be used by the Government when requesting responses to Task Order requirements.

Addition of Clauses at the Task Order Level: Additional clauses cannot be added at the task order level. The TOCO (or contractor) must contact the ID/IQ PCO if there is a need to insert an additional clause in the MCOE contract vehicle.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section H Overtime: Mission requirements may at times require contractors to work overtime. Overtime will be used only in cases in which the mission requirements must be met expeditiously due to extenuating circumstances.

Other Direct Cost (ODC): ODC’s are costs not previously identified as a direct material cost, direct labor cost, or indirect cost that can be identified specifically with a final cost objective.

Travel: The contractor shall perform travel as identified in individual task orders and may require the approval of the TOCO and/or COR.

Contract Manpower Reporting. The contractor is required to enter data into the Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR) system as defined in Attachment 2 -Contract Manpower Reporting for each individual task order.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section H Changes in Team Members/Subcontractors. The contractor may not add any permanent team members to the contractor’s team without MCOE ID/IQ PCO’s authorization to do so. Requests will only be considered once a year and must submitted within 90 days of option exercise. Contractors will be allowed to add new team members at the task order level to meet the unique requirements of individual requirements (but must remain within their established pricing structure).

Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). The TOCO is responsible for identifying potential OCI issues at the Task Order level that could impact future competitions (if possible). Contractors are responsible for identifying any potential OCI issues to the TOCO. Task Orders performed under this contract could create potential OCI issues. This section of the Draft RFP requires additional work and revisions can be expected.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section I Section I not complete (some clauses missing, some need to be deleted) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract 52.219-19 Small Business Subcontracting Plan 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data-Noncommercial Items 252.227-7015 Technical Data-Commercial Items 52.232-22 Performance-Based Payments 252.232-7007 Limitation of Governments Obligation

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Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section J Attachments:

Performance Work Statement, dated March 2010 Contract Manpower Reporting Pricing Worksheets Service Contract Act, Wage Determination WD-05-2137 Rev. – 9, dated 08 September 2009 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), dated March 2010 DA Form 5475 COR/QAE Surveillance Schedule DA Form 5477 Customer Complaint Record DA Form 5479 Contract Discrepancy Report MCOE Acronym List MCOE Publication List Sample Task Order 1 – Contract Instruction Program Sample Task Order 2 – Training Developer Sample Task Orders Price Proposal Past Performance Questionnaire

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section K 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (NAICS 541990/$7M Size Standard) 52.230-1 Cost Accounting Standards Notices and Certifications 252.209-7002 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section L Proposals shall be submitted prior to the closing date and time identified on the SF 33.

Please read 52.215-1 if you never have.

Electronic submissions via email or fax will NOT be accepted.

The Contract Specialist is the sole point of contact for this acquisition. Address all questions or concerns you may have to the Contract Specialist at Christian.Freireacosta@us.army.mil Noncompliance with the RFP requirements will raise serious questions regarding an offeror’s technical ability to perform the services and may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from further consideration for contract award.

It is the Government’s intention to award without discussions. Offerors are cautioned that their proposal should reflect their best efforts in terms of Mission Capability and Price.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section L Offeror's proposal shall consist of three (3) separate volumes: Mission Capability, Past Performance, and Contract/Price.

Each volume of the proposal should be separately bound in a three-ring loose leaf binder which shall permit the volume to lie flat when open. A cover sheet should be bound in each book, clearly marked as to volume number, title, copy number, solicitation identification and the offeror's name. The same identifying data should be placed on the spine of each binder.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section L Volume I Mission Capability. The Mission Capability Volume shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. Legibility, clarity and coherence are very important. Your responses will be evaluated against the Mission Capability Factor as defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award.

The Mission Capability volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

Tab A - Table of Contents Tab B - List of Table and Drawings Tab C - Cross Reference Matrix Tab D - Exceptions/Assumptions (Identification and explanation of any exceptions or deviations. Additionally, identify any assumptions used in preparing the proposal Tab E - Executive Summary Tab F - Mission Capability

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section L Mission Capability – Elements:

Organization. Explanation of their organization structure, including what the key positions are, the qualifications of the position(s), and what authority the individuals possess; what parts of the organization are responsible for managing and accomplishing what work Ability to manage, schedule, and integrate teaming partners/subcontractors into their organization Locating and retaining personnel in positions that require extremely unique skill sets and have a finite pool of qualified candidates has been identified as a high risk area at MCOE For each sample task order the offeror shall specifically identify and explain their phase-in process to achieve full capability of performance; identify and explain how they will be staffed; how work will be scheduled; and/or assumptions of government support All offerors will be evaluated on the level of small business commitment demonstrated to meet the 25% subcontracting goal (this may become a separate factor submitted under Volume III).

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section L Volume II Past Performance. Past Performance information described herein is required on the offeror and all subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners proposed to completely perform any one of the PWS primary tasks and subtasks.

The offeror shall include documentation regarding their relevant past performance as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation The offeror shall provide documentation outlining the offeror’s past performance in contracts, as a prime or major subcontractor, that they deem is the same or similar in nature, size, magnitude, and complexity to the services being procured under this Solicitation Past Performance Questionnaire submitted direct to the Contract Specialist.

If any negative past performance information is received, the contractor will be given an opportunity to provide rebuttal (this is not discussions) A minimum of three (3) Questionnaires from separate contracts is desired (may be deleted or rewritten)

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section L Offerors are reminded that both independent data and data provided by offerors in their proposals may be used by the Government to evaluate offeror past performance.

The burden of providing thorough, complete, and current past performance information as requested in this paragraph remains with the offerors.

All recent relevant past performance comments received will be taken into account and could affect the overall rating. The overall past performance evaluation is a subjective decision based on the whole of all data received. All Offerors to include those with no past performance may provide the equivalent information on company officials and/or personnel proposed for this action Relevant experience will be defined as work performed within the last 3 years, similar in size, scope, and complexity to work identified in the PWS.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section L Volume III Price. Offerors are required to submit a completed SF 33 (including acknowledgment of Amendments), completed Pricing Worksheets and the Two separate Sample Task Orders Price proposals, and Section K.

TAB A - Exceptions/Assumptions (if required) - Identification and explanation of any exceptions or deviations. Additionally, any assumptions used in the proposal preparation must be identified.

TAB B - SF 33 - The SF 33 shall be submitted fully completed. The offeror is cautioned that the SF 33 must contain an original signature in block 17 of the form.

TAB C - SAMPLE TASK ORDERS PRICE PROPOSALs. The offeror shall provide information other than cost and pricing data. The offeror shall submit a total price for each Sample Task Order utilizing the attached wage determination (reference Section J – Attachment 4) and an overall price for both Sample Task Orders (reference Section J – Attachment 11 & 12) in Attachment 13 – Sample Task Order Price Proposal.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section L TAB D - PRICING WORKSHEETS. The offeror shall complete the Pricing Worksheets (Reference Section J - Attachment 3) incorporated into this solicitation. The offeror shall indicate the unit price for each labor category on the Pricing Worksheet for the base period and all option periods.

The labor category rates provided are to be fully-burdened.

Each labor category provided in the pricing worksheets shall include their qualifications and/or certifications separately (probably will be moved to Volume I as Tab G). Will be incorporated into the final contract for use during the TO process.

TAB E - 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.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section M Basis for Contract Award The Government will select the best overall offer, based upon an integrated assessment of evaluation factors. Contract(s) may be awarded to the offeror(s) who are deemed responsible in accordance with the FAR, as supplemented, whose proposal(s) conform to the solicitation’s requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by the solicitation) and is judged by an overall assessment of the evaluation factors to represent the most advantageous offer(s) to the Government.

Evaluation Criteria The proposals will be evaluated under three (3) evaluation factors: Mission Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section M Relative Importance of Factors The relative importance of each factor is as follows: In evaluating proposals for award, Mission Capability (Factor 1) is more important than Past Performance (Factor 2) and Past Performance (Factor 2) is more important than Price (Factor 3). Factor 1 (Mission Capability) and Factor 2 (Past Performance), when combined, are significantly more important than Price (Factor 3). (Small Business may become a separate factor. If so, it will be after Mission Capability and Past Performance in importance)

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Draft RFP Section M Factor 1 - Mission Capability The Mission Capability evaluation provides an assessment of the offeror’s capability to satisfy the Government’s requirements.

Factor 2 - Past Performance The Past Performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with an offeror’s likelihood of success in performing the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by that offeror’s record of past performance.

Factor 3 – Price The total overall evaluated price (TOEP) for award purposes will be derived by adding together the total price of Sample Task Order 1 and Sample Task Order 2. The TOEP shall include the Phase-in, Base Year, and all Option Years for the two Sample Task Orders.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Mission Capability Ratings

Note: a rating of marginal is not eligible for award.

Unacceptable Significantly fails to meet minimum PWS requirements necessary for acceptable performance. Where discussions are contemplated, the proposal contains weaknesses, significant weaknesses, and deficiencies that cannot be corrected without a major rewrite of the proposal. The degree of proposal risk is high to very high.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Past Performance Ratings

Note: a rating of marginal is not eligible for award.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Sample Task Orders Sample Task Order 1.

The Sample Task Order Provided is NOT the final version. A new updated sample will be provided in the Final RFP.

Workload Data is forthcoming 80% Complete Sample Task Order 2.

The Sample Task Order Provided is NOT the final version. A new updated sample will be provided in the Final RFP.

Workload Data is forthcoming 80% Complete

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Acquisition Timeline The table below provides an estimated timeline proposed in the accomplishment of the MCOE ID/IQ.

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MCOE Disclaimer What appears in the Final RFP matters. Not what is presented in the Draft or discussed today.

The Draft RFP reflects about an 85% solution and some areas require more work/attention during the final review process then others.

The answers we provide today reflect things as we know them today and things may change as we get smarter through our dialogue with industry and as the acquisition continues to go through the review process.

Please provide suggestions and ask questions before the RFP is formally issued. After it’s issued the question/response process becomes very formal and must go through the Contracting Officer.

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort Bragg UNCLASSIFIED Contracting for Soldiers Point of Contacts Contracting Officer Ms. Audrey Hammonds, MICC-Center Fort Bragg. 910-907-3916 or Audrey.Hammonds@us.army.mil Contract Specialist Mr. Chris Freire, MICC Center Fort Bragg. 910-907-5104 or christian.freireacosta@us.army.mil Small Business Ms. Deborah Word, MICC Associate Director for Small Business Programs-Fort Bragg, 910.907.3882 or deborah.word@us.army.mil Other Ms. Gloria A. Carr, Chief, Enterprise Division, MICC Center-Fort Bragg, 910-432-0078, gloria.carr@us.army.mil Mr. Timothy G. Tweed, Director, MICC Center- Fort Bragg, 910-907-1879, timothy.tweed@us.army.mil.

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Written questions/comments should be submitted via e-mail by 9 April 2010 to:

Mr. Christian S. Freire Contract Specialist Mission and Installation Contracting Command Center - Fort Bragg (Enterprise Division) Email: christian.freireacosta@us.army.mil Phone: 910-432-9355

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