W9124921R0025P00001.pdf

MICC - FORT GORDON

OPHELIA M. BROWN 706-791-1803

MISSION DIVISION

OPHELIA.M.BROWN.CIV@MAIL.MIL

FORT GORDON GA 30905-5719

0011548855

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

1. The Amendment is to icorporate the follow ing: Changes to the Solicitation (PWS, para 1.6.3 to add Juneteenth as a Recognized Holiday).

2. The Closing date/time has been extended to July 22, 2021 at 3:00pm, EDT.

3. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 30

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Jul-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9124921R0025

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Jun-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer 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

19-Jul-2021

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 W91249

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9124921R0025

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

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, W91249-21-R-0025, to the following address:

Proposals are due by 3:00 PM, EST on 22 July 2021 via electronic email only to Ophelia M. Brown via email at ophelia.m.brown.civ@mail.mil.

Please note the Prime contractor must possess and maintain a Secret security 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 (Ophelia M. Brown) and Contracting Officer (Brigitte R. Huffin). The SUBJECT LINE shall read“W91249-21-R-0025, Question(s) – Company Name., ATTN: Ophelia M. Brown & Brigitte R. Huffin.” All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email NLT 4:00 pm EST on 2 July 2021. Any questions submitted after such date and time will not be accepted – no exceptions.

Procuring Contracting Officer Name: Brigitte R. Huffin Email: brigitte.r.huffin.civ@mail.mil

Contract Specialist Name: Ophelia M. Brown Email: ophelia.m.brown.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. Offerer’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 (25)

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, 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. Other Representations or Statements of Offerors, 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Videos Surveillance Services or Equipment, 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representations and Other Statements of Offerors). 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. 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. 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

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:

a. 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

b. 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.

c. 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.

d. 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 51% 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 Form for the Release of Past Performance Information – See Attachment 4 for a sample. 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.

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 Contract Reference Sheets, - See 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 - See Attachment 2, Past Performance Questionnaire. For the contracts identified on each Specific Relevant Contract Reference Sheet, 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 to Brigitte R. Huffin, brigitte.r.huffin.civ@mail.mil and Ophelia M. Brown at ophelia.m.brown.civ@mail.mil prior to the closing of the RFP. Any questionnaires not returned directly to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist 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 SF1449 – Continuation Sheets -- Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs section of the solicitation. 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). Offerors shall submit a fully completed price breakdown in the format specified in Attachment 6 (Pricing Worksheet), which contains a Summary Sheet Tab that reflects total pricing, and a fully burden labor rates pricing tab for all performance periods.

The Tab titled “Pricing – Fully Burden” reflects a separate breakdown for each year, which shall be rolled up to the Summary Tab and be traceable to the amounts inserted in Section B SF 1449-Continuation Sheet. Offerors shall use Government provided Not-to-Exceed estimates for Surge, ODC and Travel CLINs. Offeror shall submit a

Compensation package that will be evaluated to ensure the adequacy of retention and recruitment. All information relating to the proposed price must be included in both hard copy and electronic format. Electronic versions of the price proposal shall be submitted in Microsoft Excel as further delineated below, and files should not be read only or password protected. All Excel formulas, lookup tables, and links should be intact, and no links should exist to files not included with the submission. Excel workbooks should not contain hidden spreadsheets. PDF or flat files will not be considered adequate. The electronic version will take precedence for any differences noted between the hard and electronic versions of an offeror’s proposal. Failure to comply with these formatting requirements may result in rejection of your proposal. Offeror’s submittals shall be free of viruses, Trojans, spyware, and other malicious code for which appropriate detection and removal/quarantine software exists.

Certified cost or pricing data is not anticipated for the award of contracts due to expected competition; however, the Government reserves the right to request such information should it become necessary consistent with FAR Subpart 15.4, Contract Pricing. Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data is required to determine the proposed price fair and reasonable.

Contractor shall fill out the attached Pricing Worksheet (Attachment 6). The Price proposal for all the CLINs contained in Schedule B, Pricing Schedule shall contain two Sections: the Price Narrative Section and the Price Proposal Section.

Price Narrative portion in MS Word or compatible format, with a Table of Contents. The price narrative shall provide the basis of estimate for all major elements of the price proposed. The Price Narrative Section shall contain all the narrative explanations used in deriving calculated price (including appropriate references to individual spreadsheets as they appertain). These narratives shall clearly explain the methodologies, calculations, exceptions and assumptions used in developing price.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

For

Human Factors Support Contract

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 Human Factors Support to the Cyber School, Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE), Fort Gordon, Georgia. This effort will support the Cyber School in generating leads for the best-qualified Cyber Soldiers and placing those Soldiers in the right military jobs/roles based on assessment results within the Army’s Cyber Corps. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service provider performing the services herein. Such contract service provider 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 qualified Human Factors Specialists. Human Factors Support Contract is to acquire contracted personnel to travel to events, properly vet personnel, and generate recruiting leads to fill training seat and meet personnel shortage requirements within the Cyber Corps in all cohorts (officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel) at Fort Gordon. The Human Factors Specialists will assist with the efforts to commission and enlist Cyber officers and enlisted personnel. The Human Factors Specialists will plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive plan that identifies target markets that generates recruiting leads on a monthly basis. 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, Cyber Protection Brigade, Cyber Warfare Battalion, FORSCOM, and other Army missions. “The goal of human factors is to reduce human error, increase productivity, and enhance workplace safety.” It is believed that if we can capture the right talent pools, our Cyber Warriors will make less error while increasing their productivity and avoiding violation of rules of engage while operating in the cyberspace.

1.3 Objectives: Support the personnel proponent office of the US Army Cyber School that includes: planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive plan that evolves from month to month for all cohorts (officers, warrant officers, and enlisted branches) within the Cyber Corps. The goal is to incorporate all aspects of human factors when scouting for the best and brightest personnel to join the Cyber Corps.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide Human Factors Specialists to make contact with at least 2000 candidates to generate at least 100 confirmed acceptances into the Army via enlistment contracts, acceptance into the commissioning program or approval of a WO application. Entering the military in the Cyber Corps will feed into one of the following courses: 17A-Cyber Basic Officer Leader Course (CyBOLC), 17D- Capabilities Developer Basic Officer Leader Course, 170A- Cyber Warrant Officer Basic Course (CyWOBC), 170D- Capabilities Developer Warrant Officer Basic Course, 17C- Cyber Operations Specialist Advanced Individual Training (AIT), and the Cyber Specialty Direct Commissioning Program as determined by the Army Cyber School Commandant.

The majority of these courses consist of technical cyber training validated by USCYBERCOM J7, DoD CIO, and the NSA. The contractor shall travel up to 75% of the time annually from Fort Gordon, Georgia to various location to include colleges/universities, magnet and STEM high schools, job/career fairs, and professional conferences in a temporary duty (TDY) status. Personnel assigned to this contract shall assist and support the CCoE personnel and shall utilize and conform to the standards within all applicable regulations and SOPs (i.e. TRADOC REG 350-70 with appendixes). The Government will own all developed products.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for a 12-month base period and two (2) 12-month Option periods.

Base Year: 10 September 2021 – 09 September 2022 Option Year I: 10 September 2022 – 09 September 2023 Option Year II: 10 September 2023 – 09 September 2024

1.6. General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed IAW this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means of assuring the work and products delivered complies with the requirement of the contract. Cyber School Human Factors Specialist: The contractor shall utilize personnel qualified to identify all aspects of human factors and possess the ability to generate potential leads or applicants to join the military in the Cyber Corps. The contractor shall utilize personnel who possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to meet the objectives listed above and support Cyberspace Operations IAW all relevant regulations, requirements, and SOPs to include TRADOC Reg.

350-70 with all appendices, USCYBERCOM J7, National Cryptologic Training System (NSA standards per DoDI 3305.09), and DoD Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (i.e. DoD 8570 or 8140) training standards. The development of a Quality Control Plan (QCP) is to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The initial QCP shall be delivered with the contractor’s proposal. After award the final QCP shall be delivered within 30 days of start date and within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan, 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 Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0800 to 1700hrs Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. 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.

1.6.4.1 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 workweek. Overtime will not be authorized.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at various locations to include the US Army Cyber School located on Fort Gordon, Georgia 30905. Contractors may be required to travel to participate in conferences and briefings in support of the Cyber School’s efforts to inform people about cyber career opportunities, benefits and generate leads for recruiters to funnel soldiers into the Cyber Corps.

Contractors are authorized to work from an Alternate duty/remote location during emergency situations within the Fort Gordon area of operations with the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative and Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall continue to meet tasks, deliverables, and current level of support in accordance with the contract.

Government reserves the right to approve, disapprove, or cancel contract personnel working from an alternate duty/remote location. Working from a remote location will be at no additional expense to the government. The Government does not authorize the use of off-site rates to accomplish alternate duty/remote location work and will not be responsible for any associated costs. Personal or company issued equipment may not be used to access the government network infrastructure unless pre-approved; examples include using VPN or a corporate network.

However, inability to access the government network infrastructure using authorized devices does not necessarily prohibit the contractor from performing off-site, whenever the work could be performed without such access.

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 the work performance start date, all contractor personnel shall have a final Secret Security clearance and shall maintain the clearance throughout the life of the contract. The contractor is responsible for acquiring the clearances.

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); DODM 5200.01 (VOL 4), DOD Information Security Program – Controlled Unclassified Information; AR 380-5, Information Security Program, and all other applicable policies and regulations. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD Form -254.

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) will ensure there is a procedure for all contractor employees to in-process and out-process Security & Intelligence Division (Darling Hall, Room 307). All contractors shall turn their Common Access Card (CAC) in to the COR on their last day of employment. Compliance with DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification, is required.

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.

SIPRNET and JWICS Access: N/A

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.

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)).

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 https://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).

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.

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.

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).

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. All contractors and subcontractors will be issued a Common Access Card (CAC) or an Installation Pass issued through the Automated Installation Entry (AIE) Security System to access the installation. The Fort Gordon military installation is a limited access post. Unscheduled gate closures by the military police may occur at any time. In accordance with Army Regulation 525-13, paragraph 5-19, all prospective contractors will undergo a verification process by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services to determine the trustworthiness and suitability prior to being granted access to federal property. This will be accomplished using the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Interstate Identification Index (III).