W91247-18-R-0012-0001_Amendment_FORSCOM_SCC_15AUG18.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Incorporate Technical Exhibit 7, Questions and Answ ers at Section J (attached).

2. Section I, Remove DFARS Clause 252.219-7009 and 252.219-7010; add FAR Clause 52.219-17.

3. Section M, paragraph M.1, Remove, "(including past performance)" in its Entirety.

4. Extend the closing date from 17 August 2018, 10:00 AM to 21 August 2018, 10:00 AM Eastern.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Aug-2018

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 W9124718R0012

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Aug-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

15-Aug-2018

CODE

MICC CENTER - FORT BRAGG

MICC FORT BRAGG - BLDG. 2-1731 ARMISTEAD ST.

FORT BRAGG NC 28310

W91247 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9124718R0012

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 17-Aug-2018 10:00 AM to 21-Aug-2018 10:00 AM.

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by full text:

52.219-17 SECTION 8(a) AWARD (JAN 2017)

(a) By execution of a contract, the Small Business Administration (SBA) agrees to the following:

(1) To furnish the supplies or services set forth in the contract according to the specifications and the terms and conditions by subcontracting with the Offeror who has been determined an eligible concern pursuant to the provisions of section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 637(a)).

(2) Except for novation agreements, delegates to the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Center – Fort Bragg (MICC-FB) the responsibility for administering the contract with complete authority to take any action on behalf of the Government under the terms and conditions of the contract; provided, however that the contracting agency shall give advance notice to the SBA before it issues a final notice terminating the right of the subcontractor to proceed with further performance, either in whole or in part, under the contract.

(3) That payments to be made under the contract will be made directly to the subcontractor by the contracting activity.

(4) To notify the MICC - FB Contracting Officer immediately upon notification by the subcontractor that the owner or owners upon whom 8(a) eligibility was based plan to relinquish ownership or control of the concern.

(5) That the subcontractor awarded a subcontract hereunder shall have the right of appeal from decisions of the cognizant Contracting Officer under the “Disputes” clause of the subcontract.

(b) The offeror/subcontractor agrees and acknowledges that it will, for and on behalf of the SBA, fulfill and perform all of the requirements of the contract.

(c) The offeror/subcontractor agrees that it will not subcontract the performance of any of the requirements of this subcontract to any lower tier subcontractor without the prior written approval of the SBA and the cognizant Contracting Officer of the MICC - FB.

The following have been deleted:

252.219-7009 Section 8(a) Direct Award SEP 2007 252.219-7010 Notification of Competition Limited to Elegible 8(A)

Concerns--Partnership Agreement

MAR 2016

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

SECTION J

LSECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Technical Exhibits:

Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables

Technical Exhibit 3 – Site Locations

Technical Exhibit 4 – Government Furnished Property

Technical Exhibit 5 – Wage Determination

Technical Exhibit 6 – Schedule Security Requirements, DD Form 254

Technical Exhibit 7 – Questions and Answers (Amendment 0001)

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The following have been modified:

SECTION M

M.1 BASIS FOR AWARD AND EVALUATION FACTORS

The award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable proposal. Proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability, but will not be ranked using the non-price Factors (and Subfactors). In order for an Offeror to be considered for award, the proposal must receive an “Acceptable” rating in every non-price Factor and Subfactor. A proposal receiving a rating of “Unacceptable” in any non-price Factor will not be eligible for award.

Determination of Fair Market Price. As Authorized under FAR 15, Contracting by Negotiations procedures will be used to evaluate the offer and award this requirement. The proposed price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR

15.4. The Contracting Officer will estimate the fair market price of the work to be performed in accordance with FAR 19.807 and will make a determination that the offered price does not exceed the fair market price.

The evaluation criteria detailing the Factors and Subfactors are contained in Section M of the Request for Proposal (RFP) and is incorporated by reference.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(i) Factor 1: Technical Factor:

1. Subfactor 1: Organizational Structure and Teaming Arrangements

2. Subfactor 2: Personnel Management and Continuous Retention / Recruitment

3. Subfactor 3: Initial Phase-In Transition

(ii) Factor 2: Price

(b) Factor 1 - Technical Factor. The Technical Factor evaluation provides an assessment of the offeror’s capability to satisfy the Government’s minimum requirements. The Government will evaluate the offeror’s proposal’s ability to demonstrate a sound, practical approach for satisfying the requirements stated in the solicitation. The three sub-factors under the Technical Factor focus on those capabilities the Government considers to be most important for the offerors to possess in order to achieve successful contract performance.

The Government will determine if the proposal is technically acceptable or unacceptable as defined in Table A-1 below.

In order to be considered technically acceptable, the proposal must adequately address all items required in the in Section ‘L’ and their feasibility, must demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to manage high quality Strength and Conditioning Support Services as identified in the PWS, must demonstrate the intended organizational structure and teaming arrangements to be implemented in the performance of the contract, must demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirements in all areas, and must provide a practical functional approach to meet the needs of the PWS.

1. Subfactor 1: Organizational Structure and Teaming Arrangements. To be deemed technically acceptable, the Offeror’s Organizational Structure and Teaming Approach must meet the requirements above and ALL of the following

a) The Offeror demonstrated clearly defined responsibilities and sound business management practices and processes in order to meet the organization, management expertise (both key personnel and teaming partners) and subcontractor oversight required by this requirement.

b) The Offeror submitted an organizational chart organized by function/organizational area and including all teaming arrangements, sufficient for successful top-level management down to first line supervisors;

and provided a management structure and key personnel positions to successfully execute performance under this contract in accordance with the requirements of the PWS, including meeting all key personnel minimum qualifications.

c) The offeror described an adequate approach to successfully managing key personnel and the working relationships between the leadership positions (i.e. program manager, alternate program manager, and team leaders) with the personnel who will be performing the coaching.

d) The Offeror’s management plan addressed all areas required in Section ‘L’.

e) The management plan’s approach to planning, organizing, and controlling each function/operational area depicted in the organizational structure is feasible and ensures organizational productivity and flexibility to adjust to changing requirements.

f) The management plan provides for an effective chain of command and coordination of lines of communication for each of the functional task areas, and demonstrates an effective management role and scope of control for each level of management, major subcontractor, consultant, etc., as applicable.

g) The management plan effectively addresses a feasible approach to providing authority to make day-to-day decisions will be handled, including sufficient authority in the Program Manger to effectively make decisions to effectively manage at the program level; and vests adequate authority at each level of management to facilitate effective and timely decision making, to include subcontractor relationship/control.

h) The management plan effectively controls program management so as to ensure timeliness and quality of all prime and subcontracted efforts and coordination.

i) The management plan provides an effective interface between functional/organizational areas for successful program management and administration, and effectively identifies potential risks and risk mitigation approaches to support a successful management approach.

j) The management plan provided an effective Communications Approach to internal and external communications with on-site personnel, geographically dispersed personnel, the home office, subcontractor operations, teaming partners (as applicable), Government program managers, contracting officials, inspectors and users. The Communications Approach demonstrates a good understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the various Government personnel involved in the various aspects of the SRT2P planning, development and execution as well as the interaction required to ensure execution of the SRT2P mission, and successfully identifies potential communication-related risks and risk mitigation approaches.

k) The management provided an adequate approach to successfully providing on-site leadership personnel (i.e. program management/team leads) to support multiple performance locations simultaneously.

l) The management plan successfully demonstrated Offeror’s ability to successfully interact with, allocate work to, and simultaneously exercise oversight/control over subcontractor cost, schedule, and performance of multiple teaming partners.

m) The management plan successfully demonstrated effective proposed teaming arrangements (if any) with the strong capabilities and expertise across all labor categories in addition to the required human resource and other personnel management related functions.

n) The management plan demonstrated a good understanding of the type of services required and

Offeror’s ability to maintain accountability as well as consistency across all team members while still effectively supporting and managing requirements for numerous customers and geographically separated locations.

2. Subfactor 2: Personnel Management and Continuous Retention/ Recruitment. To be deemed technically acceptable, the Offerors Personnel Management and Continuous Retention/Recruitment Plan must meet the requirements above and ALL of the following:

a) The Offeror demonstrated an approach that clearly integrated and synchronized strength and conditioning services with the unit calendar, unit METL, unit culture and medical education and services.

b) The Offeror demonstrated a feasible and successful approach to providing and retaining suitably qualified personnel and maintaining program continuity throughout the entire period of performance.

c) The Offeror successfully described and demonstrated a feasible approach to recruit and retain personnel and ensure that the personnel hired and retained are qualified with the requisite knowledge, skills, and training to successfully execute the tasks set forth in the PWS; the Offeror demonstrated a clear understanding of the labor category qualifications and the training environments the recruited personnel will be supporting, and that the recruited personnel will have sufficient qualifications, expertise and appropriate certifications for all PWS requirements. The Offeror clearly demonstrated a good approach to effectively fill vacancies such that no disruptions in contract performance are likely to occur.

d) The Offeror described and demonstrated a feasible plan to ensure that any subcontracted firms are likely to align compensation packages within labor categories and between subcontractors within the same geographic regions.

e) The Offeror demonstrated a recruitment plan and expertise to recruit and verify certifications of qualified personnel for the various components with a clear understanding of the labor category qualifications and the training environments they will be supporting.

f) The Offeror’s retention and training approach demonstrated the ability to retain, continuously develop, and compensate the required technical expertise across all team members while minimizing turnover throughout the contract performance period.

g) The Offeror adequately proposed feasible management capabilities appropriate understanding of automated management tools, ability to clearly meet the reporting requirements, and demonstrated the ability to provide data to the Government (schedule, and performance) for all duties outlined in PWS Part 5. The Offeror adequately demonstrated their ability to use appropriate tools to create efficiencies, increase transparency of data, increase process automation, and assist the Government with improving data collection and analysis of program requirements.

3. Sub-factor 3: Initial Phase-In Transition. To be deemed technically acceptable, the Offerors Phase-

In Transition Plan must meet the requirements above and meet ALL of the following in the context of a Phase-in:

a) The Offeror demonstrated a feasible approach to providing sound business practices, appropriate risk mitigation techniques, processes, and expertise in their phase-in approach to efficiently and effectively assume full contractual responsibility across all performance locations.

b) The Offeror described a strategy to execute a realistic, organized, seamless, and timely contract phase-in leading to assumption of full contractual responsibility within the required timelines (PWS Part 1, Paragraph 1.27) while minimize impacts to battalions.

c) The Offeror demonstrated a clear understanding of the government processes and/or roles for/in clearances, installation access, and network access.

d) The Phase-in timeline that appropriately supports the narrative and ensures the Offeror will meet all key milestones, demonstrates a good understanding of the requirements necessary to assume full contract responsibilities following contract award, and is clearly feasible. The timelines shall demonstrate how the offeror intends to meet the staffing requirements (fill rates).

The Technical Factors will receive one of the adjectival ratings defined below. The subfactor ratings will be used to determine an overall rating for the factor.

Table A-1. Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings Rating Description Acceptable Proposal meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

(d) Factor 2 – Price. Price will not be scored or rated. Evaluation of price will be performed using one or more of the price analysis techniques in FAR 15.404-1(b). Through these techniques the Government will determine whether prices are reasonable, complete and balanced.

Definitions.

Reasonableness. A price is reasonable if, in its nature and amount, it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of competitive business.

Completeness/Accuracy. The offeror’s proposal is in compliance with the Price Volume instructions in the solicitation.”

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

Evaluation of FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. As part of the price determination, the Government will also evaluate its option to extend services at FAR Clause 52.217-8 by adding six (6) months of the Offeror's proposed price for the final option period to the Offeror's total proposed price.

The Offeror's total price for the purpose of evaluation will include the base period, 1st Option, 2nd Option, 3rd Option and 1/2 of the 3rd option. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).Offerors are not required to enter a price for the six-month period.

Unbalanced Pricing may be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(g), as applicable, to assess potential performance risk which could result in unreasonably high prices

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

(End of Summary of Changes)