Amendment W9124920R00260001.pdf

W9124920R0026

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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 the Amendment is to:

1. This Amendment is to incorporate the follow ing: Changes to the Solicitation (i.e. PWS, POP, etc.) and Attachment 4 Pricing Worksheet, Attachment 5 , Q&A, and Attachment 6 and Sample Client Authorization Letter.

2. The closing date/time has been extended to August 6 , 2020 at 12:00pm EST

3. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 43

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 29-Jul-2020

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 W9124920R0026

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Jul-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

29-Jul-2020

CODE

MICC - FORT GORDON

271 HERITAGE PARK LANE

BLDG. 35200

FT GORDON GA 30905

W91249 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

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 31-Jul-2020 04:30 PM to 06-Aug-2020 12:00 PM.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 31-AUG-2020 TO

30-AUG-2021

N/A N/A

FOB: Destination

To:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 08-SEP-2020 TO

07-SEP-2021

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0002 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 31-AUG-2020 TO

30-AUG-2021

CAGE

POP 08-SEP-2020 TO

07-SEP-2021

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1001 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 31-AUG-2021 TO

30-AUG-2022

CAGE

POP 08-SEP-2021 TO

07-SEP-2022

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1002 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 31-AUG-2021 TO

30-AUG-2022

CAGE

POP 08-SEP-2021 TO

07-SEP-2022

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2001 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 31-AUG-2022 TO

30-AUG-2023

CAGE

POP 08-SEP-2022 TO

07-SEP-2023

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2002 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 31-AUG-2022 TO

30-AUG-2023

CAGE

POP 08-SEP-2022 TO

07-SEP-2023

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3001 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 31-AUG-2023 TO

30-AUG-2024

CAGE

POP 08-SEP-2023 TO

07-SEP-2024

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3002 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 31-AUG-2023 TO

30-AUG-2024

CAGE

POP 08-SEP-2023 TO

07-SEP-2024

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM 52.212-1

ADDENDUM 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors

1. Proposals shall be submitted prior to the closing date and time identified on SF 1449, W91249-20-R-0026 to the following address:

Proposals are due by 12:00 PM, EST on 06 August 2020 via electronic email only to Martina Bond via email at martina.c.bond.civ@mail.mil

Please note the Prime contractor must possess and maintain a top secret security clearance (TS/SCI) clearance at the time of submission.

2. Electronic submissions via email will be accepted.

3. The points of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the Contracting Officer via the Contract Specialist. Address all questions or concerns the offeror may have to the Contract Specialist (Martina Bond) and Contracting Officer (Symone Collins). The SUBJECT LINE shall read “W91249-20-R-0026, Question(s) – Company Name., ATTN: Martina Bond & Symone Collins.” All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email NLT 4:30 PM EST on 21 July 2020. Any questions submitted after such date and time will not be accepted – no exceptions.

Procuring Contracting Officer Name: Symone Collins Email: symone.y.collins.civ@mail.mil

Contract Specialist Name: Martina Bond Email: martina.c.bond.civ@mail.mil

Both, Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist both will be copied on all correspondence.

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.

4. Site Visit. The Government will not hold a site visit for this requirement.

B. General Instructions

1. The selection of a source for award purposes will be conducted utilizing source selection (negotiated) procedures as delineated in FAR Part 15.3. Offers will be evaluated using the criteria under Addendum 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors for Award. Noncompliance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements may hamper the Government's ability to properly evaluate the proposal and may result in elimination of the proposal from further consideration for contract award.

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 Performance Work Statement, and contract type.

3. It is the Government’s intention to award without discussions. Offerors are encouraged to present their best technical proposal and prices in their initial proposal submission. However, in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 15.306, should discussions become necessary, the Government reserves the right to hold them. If this occurs, a competitive range will be determined and offerors notified. The competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency IAW FAR Part 15.306 (c) (2).

4. Instructions outlined in paragraph C below, 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.

5. If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the KO 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.

6. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

7. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the beta.SAM.gov website formerly (FedBizOpps) website at https://beta.sam.gov/.

8. Debriefings. The KO will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range, whereupon they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. The KO will notify offerors who were in the competitive range but were not selected for award in accordance with FAR 15.503(b). Upon such notification, unsuccessful offerors may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.506.

C. Proposal Preparation Instructions

1. Offeror’s proposal shall consist of four (4) volumes: (1) General, (2) Technical, (3) Past Performance and (4) Price.

2. Proposal Format

(a) Offerors shall submit an electronic copy as stated, in paragraph (c) below of their proposal.

(b) 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 and subfactors. 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, 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 may render the offer ineligible for award. This information shall be provided in the format below.

Table 1 - Solicitation Exceptions

Solicitation Document

Page/Paragraph Requirement/Portion Rationale & Impact

Section B, PWS, Addendum 52.212- 1 and FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-- Commercial Items under Addendum - Evaluation Factors for Award etc.

Applicable Page and Paragraph Numbers

Identify the Requirement or Portion to which exception is taken

Describe the Rationale and Impact of the exception

(c) The proposals shall be organized into 4 volumes. Each volume of the proposal should be submitted as a separate attachment. A cover sheet should be included in each volume, clearly marked as to volume number, title, copy number, solicitation identification and the offeror's name. All text shall be single spaced paragraphs, Times New Roman Font, Font Size 11 printed in black Color Font, on white paper, in a Word document. (Black and white requirement does not apply to graphics, photos, etc., Company stationary and logos, spreadsheets, are unacceptable).

Printing shall be easily readable (12-pitch type or 10 point proportional spacing.)

Cross-references should be utilized to preclude unnecessary duplication of data between sections.

Table 2 Volume Title No. of Email

Copies Page Limits

I General 1 No Limitations

II Technical 1 (20)

III Past Performance 1 3 pages per reference IV Price 1 N/A

(d) Proposal Limitation. The proposal shall not exceed the limits stated above. If the page limits are exceeded, the pages in excess of the limit shall be removed and returned, unread, to the offeror. The Government will not accept any changes to the contractor’s proposal after the closing date of the solicitation (See FAR 15.208 for further information regarding late proposals). If discussions become necessary, page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs). The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the offerors.

(e) Page Limit Includes: All appendices, charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, drawings, etc.

(f) Page Limit does not include covers for volumes, tables of contents, glossary of abbreviations and acronyms, indices, title pages, cross reference indices, and section dividers/tables if they are inserted solely to provide ease to the reader in locating parts/sections of the proposal. Pages will be counted if they contain any other information, i.e., diagrams, extraneous data, etc. Pages marked “This page intentionally left blank” will not be counted.

(g) What Counts As A Page? A page shall be an 8 ½ X 11” sheet of paper. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Letter size and spacing requirements for illustrations and tables can be at the discretion of the offeror but must be easily readable. Fold-outs will be counted as the appropriate number of pages based on an 8 ½” X 11” sheet of paper. Margins shall be at least 1 inch on the top and bottom and 3/4 inch on the side.

The Contractor shall number each page in order to eliminate any confusion. In the event contractor creates an ambiguity in their numbering of pages, the Government may exercise its own discretion in counting pages. In the event contractor creates an ambiguity in their numbering of pages, the Government may exercise its own discretion in counting pages.

(h) Indexing. Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections.

(i) Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with a definition for each.

3. Proposal Content

(a) Volume I – General. Offerors are required to submit a completed SF 26, SF 33, SF 1442, or SF 1449 (Solicitation, Offer and Award) (including acknowledgment of Amendments), SF 1449 – Continuation Sheets (Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs, and 52.213-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications. All final monetary extensions shall be in whole dollars only. Failure to follow the below Contract Proposal preparation instructions may cause your proposal to be deemed unacceptable by the Government. The General Volume shall be organized as follows and contain the identified information.

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, Solicitation, Offer and Award - The SF 1449 shall be submitted fully completed. The offeror is cautioned that the SF 1449 must contain an original signature in block 30a of the form. The contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the RFP in accordance with the SF 1449 and with Addendum 52.212-1, 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.

TAB C, SF 1449 – Continuation Sheets -- Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs – This section shall be submitted fully completed and error free. It shall contain the offeror’s prices for the established Contract Line Items Numbers (CLINS).

TAB D, 52.213-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications – The offeror shall ensure this section is submitted thoroughly completed with all blocks in each certification/representation completed truthfully and completely.

(b) Volume II – Technical Volume

(1) 1. The Technical Volume shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims in the Offeror’s proposal. Legibility, clarity and coherence are very important. Responses will be evaluated against the Technical factors defined in Addendum 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors for Award. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements.

Statements that the offeror understands, can, or will comply with the PWS (including referenced publications, technical data, etc.); statements paraphrasing the PWS or parts thereof (including applicable publications, technical data, etc.); and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered unacceptable.

Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal.

Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

(2) 2. The Technical Volume shall, at a minimum, be prepared in a form consistent with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the evaluation criteria for award set forth in Addendum 52.212-2 of this solicitation. The section shall be prepared in an orderly format and in sufficient detail to enable the Government to make a thorough evaluation of the contractor’s technical competence and ability to comply with the contract task requirements specified in the PWS. The offeror shall address as specifically as possible the actual methodology you would use for accomplishing the PWS tasks. The volume shall be organized according to the following general:

Table of Contents List of Table and Drawings Cross Reference Matrix Exceptions/Assumptions (Identification and explanation of any exceptions or deviations). Additionally, identify any assumptions used in preparing the proposal.

Factor 1: Technical Capability consists of two Subfactors:

Sub-factor 1A – Technical Ability Sub-factor 1B – Staffing, Recruitment, Retention, and Management Approach

Subfactor 1A: Technical Ability

The Offeror’s overall technical approach shall demonstrate its knowledge and understanding of the magnitude and complexity of this requirement and its capability to perform all tasks in the Performance Work Statement. The Offeror’s technical approach shall also concisely and clearly address the Offeror’s approach to plan, organize, control and perform the major performance objectives below:

• Provide Program Management

• Provide Training Support

• Provide Classroom Instruction with qualified and certified instructors

• Provide Lesson / Plan Training Materials and Updates

Subfactor 1B: Staffing, Recruitment, Retention, and Management Approach

The Offeror’s management approach shall describe the extent to which subcontractors and/or teaming partners (hereafter referred to as “personnel”) shall be used to perform this requirement by task and by percentage of the costs of service performed. The Offeror shall also describe procedures for managing subcontractors to include identification of interface points, assignment of management responsibilities to any subcontractors, and procedures for both technical and managerial problem resolution to ensure all requirement are met. The Offeror’s management approach shall address its procedures to monitor and manage performance by all personnel, across numerous geographic locations, to ensure timely quality work and to control costs. The Offeror’s staffing approach shall identify its proposed staffing (by number of personnel, by labor categories and by location) and any plans to cross-utilize or rely on reach-back, part-time or temporary personnel to perform this requirement. The Offeror’s staffing plan shall describe its plans for recruiting and retaining personnel with all of the qualifications necessary to perform this requirement. The Offeror shall provide the names of all personnel performing under this contract and proof of their certifications, security clearances and other qualifications required for their designated positions. The Offeror’s staffing, recruitment, retention, and management approach shall describe the methods by which the Offeror shall recruit and retain highly qualified personnel. A sound staffing and management approach to perform program management, address its procedures to plan, organize, control, and perform the major performance objectives, and manage and monitor all personnel to ensure all PWS requirements are met. In addition, the offeror’s staffing, recruitment, retention, and management approach shall address the following:

The Offeror shall provide letters of intent (signed within 60 days of proposal submission) and resumes for key personnel. Resumes and Letters of Commitment are not included in the page count. Résumés must conform to the following format:

(1) Name

(2) Education (Degree/discipline/year attained, educational institution)

(3) Certifications (certification member ID; expiration date)

(4) Security Clearance (List clearance(s) currently held)

(5) Proposed Labor Category

(6) Experience

(7) Present Position

a. Company and title of position

b. Dates of employment (month/year to month/year or to “present”)

c. Brief description of duties and responsibilities, including supervisory experience

d. Number and type of personnel supervised

a. Provide an Organizational Chart, which shall clearly reflect positions and address lines of communication, decision making authority, and problem resolution. The Offeror shall delineate the organization’s chain of command and delegations of authority relating to the execution of the work required in the Performance Work Statement. Describe and outline the strategy(s) and method(s) that will utilized to locate and actively recruit highly qualified and experienced personnel and manage personnel with the required knowledge, skills, education, experience, and applicable position descriptions, certifications, training (to include refresher training), security clearances, and licenses required to support specific positions in accordance with the PWS and necessary to perform and manage contract requirements.

b. Describe and outline the strategy that will be utilized to effectively account for challenges in locating, relocating, and retaining personnel that are qualified to meet all requirements and a recruitment strategy(s) to motivate personnel to relocate to Fort Gordon area and work for the Government.

c. Address how risk will be mitigated and/or eliminated from a technical, staffing, and management perspective.

(c) Volume III - Past Performance. The Past Performance evaluation will be accomplished by Offeror’s submission in identifying recent and relevant performance/experience information from at least three (3) but no more than five (5) Federal, State, or Local Government task orders or contracts that the Offeror has performed. Recent is defined as within the past three

(3) calendar years from the closing date of this RFP. Relevant is defined as work performed that is similar to that anticipated by the PWS. Each narrative shall also include contract number and amount: the name, telephone number, and email address of the Government representative who can verify past performance. The Past Performance evaluation will be accomplished by reviewing aspects of an Offeror's recent and relevant Past Performance, focusing on and targeting performance which is relevant to the effort as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation and as defined in Addendum 52.212-2.

Past Performance information described herein is required on the offeror and all subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners proposed to perform 10% or greater of the proposed effort based on the total proposed price. The offeror shall submit, along with the information required in this paragraph, a consent letter, executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing release of adverse past performance information to the offeror so the offeror can respond to such information. For each identified effort for a commercial customer, the offeror shall also submit a client authorization letter, authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the offeror's performance.

1. The offeror is requested to submit the Past Performance by the scheduled due date, to the Contracting Officer at the address specified in Addendum 52.212-1.

2. 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 NOT go back any farther than 3 years for services for the submitted data. The past performance data shall document a successful history of past contract performance.

3. In conducting the Past Performance evaluation, the Government reserves the right to use both the information provided in the offeror’s Past Performance Volume and information obtained from other sources, such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) or similar systems, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and commercial sources.

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. However, the burden of providing thorough, complete, and current past performance information as requested in this paragraph remains with the offerors. Proposals that do not contain the information requested by this paragraph risk rejection or a less than acceptable performance rating by the Government.

All 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. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

4. Submission Requirements. The offeror shall submit a Past Performance Volume containing the following:

Table of Contents

Summary Page describing the role of the offeror and each subcontractor, teaming partner, and /or joint venture partner that the offeror is required to provide Past Performance Specific Relevant Contract Reference Sheets for the past performance experience in accordance with Attachment 3.

Consent Letters executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing the release of past performance information so the offeror can respond to such information. A sample consent letter is attached as Attachment 2.

Client Authorization Letters for each identified effort for a commercial customer authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the offeror’s performance.Attachment 6

Organization Structure Change History— Organizational Structure Change History.

Many companies have acquired, been acquired by, or otherwise merged with other companies, and/or reorganized their divisions, business groups, subsidiary companies, etc. In many cases, these changes have taken place during the time of performance of relevant present or past efforts or between conclusion of recent past efforts and this source selection. As a result, it is sometimes difficult to determine what past performance is relevant to this acquisition. To facilitate this relevancy determination, include in this proposal volume a "roadmap" describing all such changes in the organization of your company. As part of this explanation, show how these changes impact the relevance of any efforts you identify for past performance evaluation/performance confidence assessment. Since the Government intends to consider present and past performance information provided by other sources as well as that provided by the offeror(s), your "roadmap" should be both specifically applicable to the efforts you identify and general enough to apply to efforts on which the Government receives information from other sources.

Specific Relevant Contracts Format - Sheets in accordance with Attachment 3 and are limited to 3 pages per reference. The offeror shall provide documentation outlining the offeror’s past performance with contracts, as a prime or major subcontractor, which is 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.

Offerors are required to explain what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the proposed effort, and to what aspects of the proposed effort they relate.

Past Performance Questionnaire - Attachment 1 Past Performance Questionnaire. For the contracts identified on each Specific Relevant Contract Reference, the offeror shall forward a copy of the Past Performance Questionnaire to the points of contact responsible for monitoring performance under such contracts. The points of contact shall return the questionnaires directly to Martina Bond martina.c.bond.civ@mail.mil prior to the closing of the RFP. Any questionnaires not returned directly to the KO will not be reviewed and evaluated. The information contained in the questionnaires will be used to evaluate the offeror’s past performance. New entities that have no past customers shall annotate on the Summary Page that they have had no previous clients and that the minimum number of questionnaires cannot be provided.

(d) Volume IV - Price – The offeror shall complete the Pricing Worksheet Attachment 4 and SF1449 – Continuation Sheets -- Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs section of the solicitation. Offerors shall use Government provided Not-to-Exceed estimates for ODC CLINs. The Government reserves the right to require the submission of Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data as is deemed necessary to arrive at a fair and reasonable price.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

For

U.S. Army Cyber School

17D & 170D Instructional Support Contract

Period of Performance:

31 August 2020 – 30 August 2021

U.S. ARMY CYBER SCHOOL

FORT GORDON, GA 30905-5000

Part 1

General Information:

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide content development support and training instruction to the US Army Cyber School, Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE), Fort Gordon, Georgia. This effort will support training students for the Army’s new warrant officer Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and officer Area of Concentration (AOC) for Instructors (170D/17D) in the Cyber Branch, otherwise known as Cyber Capabilities Development Officers and Warrant Officers and provides Instructor/Writers. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This requirement is to provide the U.S. Army Cyber School with (8) qualified Instructor/Writers to instruct and facilitate adult learning in three separate tool developer-focused courses, as well as assist in developing Government-owned technical curriculum for those courses: Basic Officer Leader Course (17D BOLC), Captains Career Course (17D CCC), and Warrant Officer Advanced Course (170D WOAC).

The instruction and developed material shall focus on the technical concepts outlined in the 2019 version of the Army Cyber (DARCYBER) JQR for Cyberspace Capability Developer at the basic and senior levels. Personnel shall meet the standards outlined in established Programs of Instruction (POI), Cyber School training guidance, the USCYBERCOM J7/National Cryptologic Training System (NSA standards per DoDI 3305.09), and DoD Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (i.e. DoD 8570 or 8140). Personnel shall provide support through certified classroom instruction, cyber-lab technical support, operational testing, and curriculum validation IAW the requirements and deliverables of this acquisition. Except for property and services specified as Government furnished, the Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform instructional support as defined in this Performance Work Statement. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The Cyber School was established to provide trained 17 series personnel (17A, 17B, 17C, 17D, 17E, 170A, 170B, and 170D) that support the Army’s Cyberspace and Electronic Warfare Operations across USCYBERCOM, ARCYBER, and other Army missions. Additionally, the Cyber School has the mission of providing instruction and an environment that builds Soldiers’ skills and abilities while encouraging a culture of aggressive self-development. As stated in Self Development for Cyber Warriors (Conti, Caroland, Cook, Taylor), "Aggressive self-development is a critical task for the cyber warfare professional. Self-development serves as a continuous complement to formal training and fosters the currency and depth of expertise a world class cyber workforce demands."

The 17D Tool Developer Basic Officer Leader Course is focused on taking college graduates with intermediate skill in software engineering and hone those skills for the Cyber Mission Force. The 170D Warrant Officer Advanced Course and 17D Captains Career Course are focused on providing senior capability developers from the operational force and preparing them for senior development roles in the Cyber Mission Force. 17D BOLC focuses on one compiled language, C, and one scripting language, Python, in order to prepare student to pass the Basic Skill Level Exam for Tool Developers and support the operational force. The course embraces the adult learning concept by creating an environment that is approximately 75% hands-on and 25% knowledge-based instruction. Students are generally provided a short block of instruction and then assigned an ungraded practical exercise to build and reinforce knowledge and skill in preparation for end of module graded practical exercises.

1.3 Objectives: Support the development and instruction of Army Cyber School Cyber Capability Developer courses as described throughout this PWS, and support the training requirements of the Cyber School that include fostering self-development, platform instruction, assessing student performance, maintaining training resources, developing training schedules, managing exams, administering exercises, conducting student assessments, and assisting students with developing, preparing, and practicing presentations. Contractor personnel shall demonstrate model behavior and professionalism at all times. In accordance with the POI, instruction and curriculum development will be conducted at the TOP SECRET//SCI level.

1.4 Scope: Army Cyber School Cyber Capabilities Development curriculum includes Basic Officer Leader Course, Captains Career Course and Warrant Officer Advanced Course for the officer AOC (17D) and the warrant officer MOS (170D). Additionally, some Army Cyber School courses may have modules that cover development and programming that are outside of the Cyber Capability Developer core curriculum. The Contractor shall provide instructional support and training development for the Cyber School primarily for 17D BOLC, 17D CCC, and 170D WOAC, or other development-related courses. The Government will own all developed products.

1.5 Period of Performance: This period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and one (1) 12-month option year. The base year period of performance is projected to be 31 August 2020 – 30 August 2021.

Base Year: 8 September 2020 – 7 September 2021 Option Year I: 8 September 2021 – 7 September 2022 Option Year II: 8 September 2022 – 7 September 2023 Option Year III: 8 September 2023 – 7 September 2024

1.6. General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Program (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s QCP is the means assuring the work and products delivered comply with the requirements of the contract. Cyber School Content Development:

The Contractor shall utilize qualified personnel who, when not instructing, shall assist in developing training material and products for any cyber capability development-related course or module assigned to the Cyber School within the Scope in paragraph 1.4. The Contractor shall utilize personnel who possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to develop Cyberspace Operations training IAW all relevant regulations, requirements, and SOPs, to include USCYBERCOM J7, National Cryptologic Training System (NSA standards per DoDI 3305.09), and DoD Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (i.e. DoD 8570 or 8

140) training standards. All products developed are Government Owned products. The development of a QCP is to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The QCP will be delivered 30 days after the start of the contract. After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QC system.

1.6.1.1 Revisions: Revisions to the QCP may be required at any time during performance of the contract to assure Contractor compliance with requirements of the PWS and contract. The Contractor shall make appropriate revisions and obtain acceptance of the revised plan from the COR.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the maximum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor is not expected to perform services on the following federal holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0800 to 1700, with personnel schedules staggered to allow for classroom availability between the hours of 0700 to 1800 Monday thru Friday except Federal Holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. Shift work may be required. Anticipated shift schedule is as follows:

Day Shift: 0800-1700 Swing Shift: 1530-0030 Midnight Shift: 2300-0800

1.6.4.1 In the event that personnel assigned to this contract are required for early/late/weekend school retraining of students or needed for classroom observation the anticipated hours are:

Alternate Day Shift: 0630-1030 and 1500-1900 Alternate Swing Shift: 1300-1700 and 1900-2300 Alternate Midnight Shift: 2100-0100 and 0300-0700 Weekend Shift: 0830-1330 on Saturdays, with five (5) hours shifted from weekday work

These operating hours and days may vary based on the requirements of the agency. Contractor personnel work schedules may be “flexed” to meet the training needs of the Cyber School for weekend and extended duty periods during regular training and exercises, while still adhering to the standard five-day work week. Overtime will not be authorized.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: Work outlined in the PWS shall be performed at various locations within the Cyber School, located on Fort Gordon, Georgia, or within the greater Augusta, Georgia area.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a firm fixed price contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must be U.S. citizens. At work performance start date all Contractor personnel shall have a Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, and shall maintain the required security clearance throughout the life of the contract. All Contractors shall have a TS/SCI clearance and be read on to SI/TK/HCS/G/NATO S.

The Contractor is responsible for acquiring required background checks. The Contractor shall ensure that all assigned personnel understand applicable security policies and directives found in DOD 5220.22-M, National Industry Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); AR 380-5, Information Security Program; and all other applicable policies and regulations.

The Contractor shall ensure that classified data is controlled, protected, and safeguarded in accordance with AR 380-5 and current Army and DOD policy. Classified information shall be accessed and stored in Government spaces only. The Contractor shall agree that any data furnished by the Government to the Contractor shall be used only for performance under this PWS and all copies of such data shall be returned to the Government upon completion of this effort.

The Contractor Facility Security Officer (FSO) shall ensure there is a procedure for all terminated employees to out- process the installation. Compliance with DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification, is required.

1.6.7.1 Handling/Access to Classified Information: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified "Confidential," "Secret," or "Top Secret" and requires Contractors to comply with (1) the Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M), and (2) any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M. Any adverse action preventing a Contractor from retaining access to classified material must be brought to the attention of the COR and Contractor Facility Security Officer (FSO) immediately.

1.6.7.2 SIPRNET and JWICS Access: The COR will identify contract employees that are required to have Secret Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNET) and/or Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) access. SIPRNET and JWICS access will only be as directed by the Government requirement activity and at Government facilities only. Contractors requiring access to the SIPRNET must have a final Secret clearance.

Contractors requiring access to JWICS must have a final TS clearance and be indoctrinated for Sensitive Compartmented Information access. Approval by the COR is required prior to granting access. SIPRNET/JWICS may contain NATO information and a NATO awareness brief and acknowledgement is required for all personnel prior to being granted access to the SIPRNET/JWICS. The NATO Awareness briefing is required to inform personnel how to protect NATO information in the event they come across it while accessing the SIPRNET/JWICS.

A written acknowledgment shall be maintained by the COR. The Contractor shall not access, download or further disseminate any classified information from SIPRNET/JWICS that is outside the execution of the defined contract requirements unless specifically authorized in writing by the Government Program Manager and the KO (Contracting Officer). In the event that any special access is required, the KO must modify the requirements and DD Form 254.

1.6.7.3 Cybersecurity (formerly Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT)) Training: All Contractor employees and associated subcontractors must complete the DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge Training (https://cs.signal.army.mil) before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. Certificates of successful completion, for both initial awareness training and annual refresher training shall be provided to the COR via the Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS). All Contractor employees shall successfully complete all required IA training as specified in AR 25-2 and as directed by the Government. At work performance start date all Contractor employees working Cyber Security functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in AR 25-2, DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, DoDD 8140.01, and AR 25-2.

1.6.7.4 Initial Security Orientation and Annual Security Refresher Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall complete the online Initial Security Orientation Training located on the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) site. Log into AKO, “Self Service”, “My Training”, “ALMS”, “Go To Mandatory Training”. Training must be completed within 30 days of reporting for duty. The Contractor shall submit certificate of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR and unit/activity security manager. The Annual Security Refresher Training is required annually thereafter. (Ref ALARACT 207/2013, DTG 291848Z Aug 13, Subj: Army Wide Rollout and Requirement for Standardized Computer Web-Based Security Training on the Army Learning Management System (ALMS)).

1.6.7.5 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall receive an initial Antiterrorism Level I Brief by a certified ATO Level II Officer within 30 days of reporting for duty (Monthly briefings will be offered by the Garrison Antiterrorism Officer). Annual refresher Antiterrorism Level I Training shall be completed on-line at ttps://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam or they may attend the monthly training offered by the Garrison ATO. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR and unit/activity security manager (Ref Department of the Army, US Army Contracting Agency, SFCA-CO, 05 SEP 07, subject: Incorporation of Measures into the Contracting Process and AR 525-13, Antiterrorism). Note: Contractor personnel shall receive an AOR briefing when traveling OCONUS on TDY. Briefing must be provided by a certified ATO Level II Officer within seven (7) working days prior to TDY departure outside the 50 United States, its territories, and possessions. This is separate from the normal annual AT Level I training requirement (Ref AR 525-13).

1.6.7.6 iWATCH: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall receive a brief on the local iWATCH program (provided in conjunction with the AT Level I Training). This training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 days of reporting to duty and annual refresher training with the results reported to the COR.

1.6.7.7 Operation Security (OPSEC) Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 days of reporting for duty and then annually thereafter. Initial Level 1 OPSEC training will be conducted monthly by the Garrison OPSEC Officer or a Level II certified OPSEC Officer. Annual refresher training shall be completed on-line at http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/index/htm. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR and unit/activity security manager. OPSEC training guidelines are contained in AR 530-1, Operations Security. The Contractor shall adhere to local OPSEC policies and procedures of the Government requiring activity. When in a TDY status in support of this work effort, the

Contractor shall also adhere to any OPSEC policies and procedures in effect at TDY locations.

1.6.7.8 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall complete TARP training within 30 days of reporting for duty and then annually thereafter. TARP training will be conducted monthly by the 902nd MI Group. The COR will ensure Contractors are notified of available training. Completion of training shall be reported to the COR and the unit/activity security manager (Ref AR 381-12).

1.6.7.9 Installation Access: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall comply with applicable installation and facility access security policies and procedures at all work and TDY locations.