FINAL_SF_30_Solicitation_Amendment.pdf

W9124J

2205 INFANTRY POST RD

FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234

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 for this solicitation amendment, is to change the due dates for questions and due date for proposals.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 31

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Dec-2018

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9124J19R0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Dec-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 2 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

20-Dec-2018

CODE

MICC - FSH

ATTN: MICC - FSH

2205 INFANTRY POST RD

210-466-2145

FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-1361

W9124J 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE W9124J

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9124J19R0004

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 26-Dec-2018 10:00 AM to 29-Jan-2019 12:00 PM.

The solicitation issue date has changed from 18-Dec-2018 to 20-Dec-2018.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 6.00 from 6.00 to 12.00.

CLIN 0002

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 6.00 from 6.00 to 12.00.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

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

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 28-DEC-2018 TO

28-JUN-2019

N/A W3VZ US ARMY MED DEPT CTR SCH

W3VZ US ARMY MED DEPT CTR SCH

ATTN G4 PBO RECEIVING SECTION

2105 11TH STREET BLDG 4191A DR 32

FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-5064

210-295-2896 FOB: Destination

W45MW2

To:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 12-MAR-2019 TO

11-MAR-2020

N/A W3VZ US ARMY MED DEPT CTR SCH

W3VZ US ARMY MED DEPT CTR SCH

ATTN G4 PBO RECEIVING SECTION

2105 11TH STREET BLDG 4191A DR 32

FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-5064

210-295-2896

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

CAGE

POP 29-JUN-2019 TO

28-JUN-2020

N/A W3VZ US ARMY MED DEPT CTR SCH

W3VZ US ARMY MED DEPT CTR SCH

ATTN G4 PBO RECEIVING SECTION

2105 11TH STREET BLDG 4191A DR 32

FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-5064

210-295-2896

CAGE

POP 12-MAR-2020 TO

11-MAR-2021

N/A W3VZ US ARMY MED DEPT CTR SCH

W3VZ US ARMY MED DEPT CTR SCH

ATTN G4 PBO RECEIVING SECTION

2105 11TH STREET BLDG 4191A DR 32

FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-5064

210-295-2896

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

CAGE

POP 29-JUN-2020 TO

28-JUN-2021

N/A W3VZ US ARMY MED DEPT CTR SCH

W3VZ US ARMY MED DEPT CTR SCH

ATTN G4 PBO RECEIVING SECTION

2105 11TH STREET BLDG 4191A DR 32

FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-5064

210-295-2896

CAGE

POP 12-MAR-2021 TO

11-MAR-2022

N/A W3VZ US ARMY MED DEPT CTR SCH

W3VZ US ARMY MED DEPT CTR SCH

ATTN G4 PBO RECEIVING SECTION

2105 11TH STREET BLDG 4191A DR 32

FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-5064

210-295-2896

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Submission of Offers. Submit signed and dated offer at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation.

Failure to provide all required documents or information may exclude the offeror(s) from further consideration. A paper/hard copy offer will not be accepted. Electronic submissions via email will be accepted.

a. This is an electronic solicitation release. No hard copies will be mailed. Amendments to the solicitation will be posted to Federal Business Opportunities at fbo.gov.

b. All inquiries during the solicitation phase should be directed to the Contracting Officer Ms. Maria Cachola at maria.d.cachola.civ@mail.mil and Contract Specialist Isaac Hammond at isaac.c.hammond.civ@mail.mil. Offeror is requested to review the solicitation and submit only written questions and/or comments with email subject line reference: Ref: Solicitation Number W9124J-19-R-0004, Questions and/or Comments for Physician Assistant Instructors. All questions must be submitted no later 12:00 p.m. CDT on 15 Jan 2019 to allow a reasonable time for the Government to respond. All questions submitted after that date and time may not be answered.

c. Late proposals will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 (f) “Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.”

General Instructions.

1. The selection of a source for award purposes will be conducted utilizing FAR Part 12, “Acquisition of Commercial Services,” with procedures as delineated in FAR Part 15.3, “Source Selection” as authorized in FAR

12.203 and supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS).

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. Offeror is encouraged to present its best technical proposal and prices in its initial proposal submission. However, in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 15.306, should discussions become necessary, the Government reserves the right to hold discussions.

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 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. Based on the information herein and in accordance with FAR 19.807(c), which states, “In estimating a fair market price for a repeat purchase, the contracting officer shall consider recent award prices for the same items or work if there is comparability in quantities, conditions, terms, and performance times. Comparison of commercial prices for similar items may be used.

7. Proposal Preparation Instructions. Offeror’s proposal will consist of: RFP Documents, Technical Capability and Price.

8. Proposal Format. All pages of each offer must be appropriately numbered and identified with Solicitation Number: W9124J-19-R-0004 in the header and/or footer of each page. If RFP page limits are exceeded, the pages in excess of the limit will be removed and not evaluated.

Volume Title Format Number Of Copies

Maximum Page Limit

Volume I RFP Documents Executive Summary Exceptions/Assumptions Signed SF 1449 and

Amendments Contact Information Representation, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offeror

MS Word 2013 or earlier;

or PDF

1 electronic copy

No Limit

Volume II Technical Capability MS Word 2013 or earlier;

or PDF

1 electronic copy

20 page count limit, includes:

8.5 x 11 inch paper.

Any foldouts used for charts, tables.

11 x 17 foldouts are permissible up to 10 pages and are excluded from page count.

8.5 x 14 fold-outs will count as a page.

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

Volume III Price MS Excel 2013 or earlier

1 electronic copy

No Limit

Volume Labels. All electronic volumes will have cover page that identify volume number, title, solicitation number, and company’s name.

Page Limit Includes: All Appendices, Charts, Graphs, Diagrams, Tables, Photographs, Drawings, etc.

Page Limit Does Not Include: Title Page, Table of Contents, Lists of tables and drawings and/or Cross Reference Matrix’s, Glossary of Terms/Abbreviations and Acronyms, Indices, section dividers and/or job qualifications. Cross-references should be utilized to preclude unnecessary duplication of data between sections.

Paper Copies are not permitted.

Electronic Copies.

a. The Government will not perform a word-by-word check of the electronic volumes. However, if discrepancies are identified in the electronic attachments, the Government may or may not seek clarification.

c. Sound or video (e.g. MPEG) files should not be embedded into the proposal files.

d. Electronic file names shall not include periods except right before the extension of the program name. For example, "file.xls" is acceptable, but "fi.le.xls" is not acceptable. Additionally, file names may not include slashes or special characters. For example, "file/1!@#.xls" is not acceptable.

Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. Each volume will contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each.

No pricing information is to be presented in any part of the proposal outside of the Volume III.

Proposal Content

a) Volume I – Offeror is required to submit a completed SF 1449 (including acknowledgment of Amendments) and FAR Provision 52.212-1. Failure to follow the below Contract Proposal preparation instructions may cause your proposal to be deemed unacceptable by the Government. Volume I will be organized as follows and contain the identified information.

1) TAB A Executive Summary – Provide an executive summary that describes the significant attributes of the offeror’s proposal and introduces the contractor’s team.

2) TAB B Signed SF 1449 and Amendments - The SF 1449 will 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 will acknowledge all amendments to the RFP in accordance with the instructions on the SF 1449 and with Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to OFFEROR Commercial Items.

3) TAB C Contact Information- The offeror should include a contact list (with phone numbers, fax numbers, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, etc.) of all key personnel to include personnel authorized to negotiate on behalf of their company.

4) TAB D Representation, Certifications, and Other Statements of OFFEROR- In accordance with provisions FAR 52.212-3 Alt I and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, the offeror will ensure that Representation, Certifications, and Other Statements are submitted thoroughly completed with all blocks in each certification/representation completed truthfully and completely. If offeror has completed Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of OFFEROR via the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov.), please indicate date registered and date of expiration. The Government reserves the right to request a copy of SDVOSB status by providing a copy of vetbiz.gov certification letter.

5)TAB E Responsibility Statement - In accordance with FAR 9.104-1. The following shall be submitted and will be used in the Government’s determination of responsibility for the offeror: An overview of their company’s history, organization, and general experience, to include the company’s tax identification number. A narrative that demonstrates the offeror’s financial health and has adequate financial resources.

b) Volume II: Technical Capability

1) Technical Capability: The Technical Capability Volume II should be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. Legibility, clarity and coherence are very important. The offeror should address as specifically as possible the actual methodology used for accomplishing the PWS tasks. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather should 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. Offeror should 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.

Submission of resumes is not required.

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 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 outline:

(a) TAB A Table of Contents

(b) TAB B Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

(c) TAB C List of Table and Drawings and /or Cross Reference Matrix (if applicable)

(d) TAB D Technical Capability

D1- Technical Approach D2- Staffing/Support Plan D3- Quality Control/Ad Hoc Requirements

Technical Capability Volume – The Technical capability volume shall include, at a minimum, the following information.

TAB D1- Technical Approach - The Technical Approach must reflect a clear understanding of the program’s objectives, operating environment, use of a commercially available management tools and the demands and constraints in regards to the customers supported. The offeror approach shall include:

(a) Address the roles of each team member/subcontractor/consultant role to include how team members will be managed and controlled at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC)/Training Site.

(b) A clear understanding of the hours of operations for the Physician Assistant Instructors as defined in the PWS.

TAB D2 - Staffing/Support Plan – To be deemed technically acceptable, the Offeror’s Staffing/Support Plan must demonstrate:

(a) A clear understanding of the level of effort required (to include a listing of the labor category and number of hours for each area supported) to execute support services as defined in the PWS.

(b) A clear understanding of the qualifications, skills, capabilities, clearances, and education of the labor category required to fulfill requirements in the PWS.

(c) An organizational chart that identifies the management structure of key personnel with a description of roles and responsibilities and a comprehensive list of all labor categories deemed necessary to perform the contract.

TAB D3 – Quality Control/Ad Hoc Requirements - The quality control/Ad hoc Plan shall discuss the procedures that will be used to establish and train personnel sufficiently to satisfy the requirements of the contract.

Methodology must show a realistic and effective plan to accommodate immediate staffing needs due to unexpected turnover, initial and annual training requirements, and recruitment of qualified experienced personnel for the term of the contract.

c. Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated based on information obtained using internal systems.

Offeror is not required to submit Past Performance information. The Government will use information obtained using other sources, such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) or similar systems.

d. Volume III Price

1) All information relating to the proposed price will be included in the electronic form. Electronic versions of the Price proposal will be submitted in MS Office Excel format (2013 or earlier) ONLY. The one exception is for strictly narrative cost/price language, such as in the Price Narrative Section, which may be submitted in Word or PDF format. All formulas, lookup tables, and links should be intact, and no links should exist to files not included with the submission. Spreadsheets will not contain hidden worksheets. Failure to comply with these formatting requirements may result in rejection of your proposal.

2) The Price Volume III will be organized according to the following general outline:

(a) TAB A - Table of Contents

(b) TAB B - Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

(c) TAB C - Contract Pricing

3) Contract Pricing. The pricing schedule shall be submitted fully completed and error free. It shall contain the Offeror’s prices for the established Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS). OFFEROR should provide the proposed prices for base plus all option years. Subtotal prices for each year and the total contract price shall also be provided.

(a) LABOR RATES (Prime and Subcontractor): The proposal shall show base labor rates associated with each labor category. Base rates are the hourly rates that the employees will actually be paid for performance under the contract. Explain the basis for the proposed labor rates. Some common basis for proposed rates is the actual rate the employee is currently being paid, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Payscale, etc. The method used to escalate rates for additional periods will need to be explained, to include the basis for the escalation factors used and the date that pay increases are effective. If your company has a current Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA), provide a copy with your proposal.

(b) INDIRECT RATES (Prime and Subcontractor): Common indirect rates are Labor Overhead, Fringe Benefits, General & Administrative (G&A), etc. In the proposal, show each individual rate and describe the allocation base. The allocation base is the cost category that the rate is multiplied by to calculate the indirect dollars.

An example is a labor overhead rate applied to direct labor dollars; the latter being the allocation base. If your company does not have a current FPRA, then provide the base and pool information for each indirect rate, including the base and pool information for each indirect fate for the past couple of years.

(c) PROFIT/FEE: Must be separately identified.

(d) PRICE REALISM: It is within this agency’s discretion to provide a price realism analysis in awarding this fixed-price contract to assess the understanding or risk, of offerors competing for this award. A business decision to submit low pricing will be considered as reflecting on their understanding or the risk associated with their proposals, and could cause your proposal to be rejected as unacceptable or assess technical risk to your proposal.

ADDENDUM TO 52.222-42

THIS STATEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY: IT IS NOT A WAGE DETERMINATION (STATISTICS

OBTAINED FROM SALARIES BENEFITS THROUGH CAREERONESTOP WEBSITE)

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

Employee Class Monetary Wage - Fringe Benefits

Physician Assistant (PA) Technical Instructor Low $14.57 - $32.01 Median $44.62 - $50.41

High $62.73 - $70.32

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999)

1. BASIS FOR AWARD

This is a competitive 8(a) Set-Aside in accordance with FAR Part 19.203(c). The Source Selection Process will be in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commerical Items and FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.

This requirement will be selected as the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award that will be made to the 8(a) offeror whom is deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal acquisition Regulation (FAR), whose proposal judged by an overall assemennt of the evaluation criteria and other considerations specified in this solicitation is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offer and a fair and reasonable price at a fair market price.

"The selection of the 8(a) company for award purposes will be conducted utilizing FAR Part 12, “Acquisition of Commercial Services,” with procedures as delineated in FAR Part 15.3, “Source Selection” as authorized in FAR

12.203 and supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS). The small business Offeror will be evaluated using the criteria under Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-2, “Evaluation Factors for Award.” Award will be made to the small business Offeror whom is deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whose proposal judged by an overall assessment of the evaluation criteria and other considerations specified in this solicitation, represents a Technically Acceptable offer and a fair and reasonable price."

NOTE: Trade‐offs between cost/price and non‐cost/price factors is NOT permitted.

2. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Evaluation Criteria. Evaluation criteria consist of three (3) evaluation factors and elements. The proposals will be evaluated under the following evaluation factors:

Factor 1: Technical Capability Element 1- Technical Approach Element 2- Staffing/Support Plan Element 3- Quality Control/Ad Hoc Requirements Factor 2: Past Performance Factor 3: Price

3. EVALUATION FACTORS

Factor 1 – Technical Capability.

The Technical Capability evaluation provides an assessment of the contractor’s capability to satisfy the Government’s requirements. The Technical Capability submission will receive one of the adjectival ratings at Table A-1.

Element 1- Technical Approach: To be deemed technically acceptable, the Technical Approach must reflect a clear understanding of the program’s objectives, operating environment, use of a commercially available case management tool, and the demands and constraints in regards to the customers supported. The offeror approach shall include:

(a) Address the roles of each team member/subcontractor/consultant role to include how team members will be managed and controlled at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC)/Training Sites.

(b) A clear understanding of the hours of operations for the Physician Assistant Instructor as defined in the PWS.

Element 2 - Staffing/Support Plan – To be deemed technically acceptable, the Offeror’s Staffing Plan must demonstrate:

(a) A clear understanding of the level of effort required (to include a listing of labor categories and number of hours for each area supported) to execute support services as defined in the PWS.

(b) A clear understanding of the qualifications, skills, capabilities, clearances, and education of each labor categories required to fulfill requirements in the PWS.

Element 3 - Quality Control/Ad Hoc Requirements - The quality control/Ad hoc Plan shall discuss the procedures that will be used to establish and train a workforce sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the contract.

Methodology must show a realistic and effective plan to accommodate immediate staffing needs due to unexpected turnover, initial and annual training requirements, and recruitment of qualified experienced personnel for the term of the contract.

Table A-1. Technical Capability Ratings.

Rating Description Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

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

Factor 2 -- Past Performance.

Past Performance will be evaluated based on information obtained using internal systems. Offeror will receive a rating of Acceptable or Unacceptable in accordance with the definitions in Table A-2.

Table A-2. Past Performance Evaluation Ratings.

Rating Description

Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown. (See note below.)

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Factor 3 – Price.

The Price Submission will not be scored or rated. The techniques and procedures described under FAR Part 15.404- 1(b) will be the primary means of assessing Price analysis for commercial services to determine price reasonableness. To be viable for award, an Offeror’s price must be determined fair and reasonable. The Offeror’s total proposed price will be utilized to evaluate if the proposal represents a fair and reasonable price. The total evaluated price includes all option periods (to include the option period to extend services in accordance with FAR 52.217-8).

a) Option periods. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all option periods. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option period prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of option periods shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option period(s). As part of price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option period to extend services (see FAR Clause 52.217-8) by adding one-half of the Offeror’s final option period prices to the Offeror’s total price. Thus, the Offeror’s total price for the purpose of evaluation will include the base year plus the four (4) one year option periods and 1/2 of the 4th option period. Offerors are not required to enter a price for the six-month extension of services option period.

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

c) Price Realism: It is within this agency’s discretion to provide a price realism analysis in awarding this fixed-price contract to assess the understanding or risk, of offerors competing for this award. A business decision to submit low pricing will be considered as reflecting on their understanding or the risk associated with their proposals, and could cause your proposal to be rejected as unacceptable or assess technical risk to your proposal.

d) Fair Market Price. IAW with FAR 19.806(b) award cannot be made to an 8(a) unless the contract is for a fair market price. To ensure compliance with this requirement, we will also be evaluating the proposals to determine if the price is a fair market price.

Definitions.

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

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

(END OF ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Tactical Combat Medical Care Course

(TCMC) Development and Instructor Services

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide instructional design services at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in support of the, Curriculum Development Division, Academy of Health Sciences (AHS), U.S.

Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S).

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary for contract staff to perform curriculum review and evaluation, coordination, and execution of course support services TCMC as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The AMEDDC&S has a requirement for an increase in pre-deployment training, services and products to support military medical training throughout the US Army Medical Command (MEDCOM).

AMEDDC&S is responsible for training and educating medical personnel. To accomplish this mission, AMEDDC&S must provide trained and ready medical personnel to support worldwide contingency operations;

produce concepts, doctrine and organizational structure that meets current and future force requirements; create integrated and relevant training strategies, products and programs and make them available for use; and support the Readiness and Managed Care missions of the Military Health System.

1.3 Objectives: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Physician Assistant (PA) Technical Instructor Writer/SME III instructor services for the TCMC training program

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide instructors to augment TCCC program personnel in the delivery and execution of standardized instruction and testing for Health Care Providers (Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners) and 68W40 senior medics in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and Role 1 Aid Station operations. Instructors must have Physician Assistant Certification from NCCPA or higher. Number of instructors must meet the 1:4 instructor to student ratio requirement to support classes of 64 students per iteration.

Course length is forty hours/5 days (up to 50 iterations annually). The Tactical Combat Medical Care course is based upon the injury patterns of combat casualties and the constraints to deliver medical care on the modern battlefield.

Students will train on the concepts of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) given realistic scenarios to include Army equipment, supplies and evacuation capabilities during combat.

The course includes didactic instructional support in casualty care at the point of injury, triage, primary and secondary survey of combat casualties to include, airway management, extremity trauma, chest trauma, thermal burns, blood transfusions, wound management, antibiotics and pain control in the combat environment, splinting and dressing workshop, and fluid maintenance. Practical exercises are conducted in airway management, treatment of extremity trauma, treatment of chest wounds, packing of medical treatment bags, treatment of a combat casualty in a Battalion Aid Station, life-saving emergency surgical skills, and the evaluation and management of mass casualties utilizing simulated combat casualty scenarios.

Contract personnel shall adhere to the instructional strategies, techniques, processes, plans of instructions, and activities in accordance with the current, established TCMC program of instruction. Government (program civilian and military staff) will provide program/curriculum-specific training, assign tasks, assign activities, define training objectives, sets priorities and deadlines, and assist with unusual situations that do not have clear precedents within the instructional program. The instructors must carry out assignments in accordance with accepted TCMC practices or established policies.

Contractor is primarily assigned to the Center for Pre-hospital Medicine (CPHM) to fulfill the training mission and then further assigned to one of the Center's teaching branches during defined times of student training rotations, or will be required to meet with the Director, CPHM or his/her designee. These branches may include the Brigade Combat Team Trauma Training Course (BCT3) and the Tactical Combat Medical Care Course (TCMC), Contractor must be able to report and be accountable directly to the TCMC OIC (or NCOIC) and the COR and/or designated program manager. Contract resource support will be provided at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in support of CPHM and the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S). Contractor will augment current staff for the, TCMC or other CPHM AMEDDC&S/MEDCOM taskings and other critical, internal training support (which may include revisions) projects are successfully completed and training executed.

1.4.1 Contract Physician Assistant Instructor Requirements:

1.4.1.1 All contract instructors shall complete a Workplace Occupational Health Assessment with a licensed medical and/or occupational health provider within 30 days of start date. Government will provide the required checklist/approval forms for completion.

1.4.1.2 Contractor shall have a National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) site code.

1.4.1.3 Contract Instructor staff shall have an active affiliation with NAEMT and a training background in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TC3)

1.4.1.4 Contractor shall be a member of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), and accredited by AAALAC International to ensure Instructor contract staff has access to required training certifications.

Contractor must complete ALAAS training within 10 days of contract award.

1.4.1.5 Contract Instructor staff shall complete Animal Use Protocol (AUP) training within 14 days of contract award.

1.4.1.6 Twenty percent of contract staff shall have Special Operations Forces (SOF) background (active duty assignments, training, deployments).

1.4.1.7 Twenty percent of contract instructors shall have previous experience as instructors (one year minimum) or graduates of the TCMC course.

1.4.2 Contract Instructor Staff shall be physically fit to the extent they can perform all tasks required of the students and to the same standard

1.4.3 Contract Instructor Staff shall be able to complete the required instructional tasks to deliver high quality instruction in accordance with TCMC standards and protocols. Refer to Section 5.0 for description of instructional tasks.

1.5. NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

1.5.1. The Contractor shall provide professional, qualified personnel that possess the necessary experience, knowledge and skills to perform the tasks outlined in this PWS. Due to the unique nature of the TCMC Course, program-specific training will be provided. The Government and the Contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered are non-personal services and both parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee or master servant relationships exist between the Government and the Contractor and/or between the Government and the Contractor’s employees. Contractor personnel performing under this contract shall not be placed in a position where they are employed by a Federal Officer or are under the supervision, direction, or evaluation of a Federal Officer, military or civilian.

1.5.2. Upon completion of program specific training and also processes, the Contractor shall perform independent of and without the supervision of any Government official. Contractor will provide a Contract Program Manager needed to effectively supervise contract staff provided. Contract management will ensure that contract personnel adhere to the instructional strategies, techniques, processes, plans of instructions, and activities in accordance with the current, established TCMC program of instruction. Government (program civilian and military staff) will provide program/curriculum-specific training to ensure instructional practices are carried out in accordance with the established program of instruction. The actions created by the Contractor in performing of the services herein may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in creating or modifying Federal policy or obligating the appropriated funds of the Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

1.5.3. The Contractor shall designate a Contract Program Manager and alternate to manage/supervise contract staff.

The Program Manager shall be the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and customer Program Manager. The Contract Program Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to daily performance of employees performing services under this PWS. The name of the Program Manager and alternate shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer and COR within 5 days of award and whenever there is a change. The Program Manager or the designated alternate shall be available to the COR via telephone between the core hours of 07:00 AM to 15:00 PM CST and other time zones if travel is required, Monday through Friday, to include potentially all Federal Government holidays. The Program Manager the designated alternate shall be available during normal duty hours to meet or communicate with the Contracting Officer and/or authorized OIC/NCOIC or member of permanent government personnel within one (1) hour to discuss problem areas with government personnel, as necessary to maintain satisfactory performance and to resolve other issues pertaining to Government/Contractor procedures.

1.5.4. The Contracting Officer shall require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing or operational mission of the installation and its population.

1.5.5. Appropriate Appearance/Conduct: The Contractor shall conform to standards of conduct and code of ethics, which are consistent with those applicable to Government employees as provided in the Joint Ethics Regulation 5500.7.R. Contractor personnel shall present a neat professional appearance and be easily identified.

This shall be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing as listed below:

1.5.5.1 PA Instructors shall wear standard clothing as follows:

1.5.5.1.1 During classroom instruction, dark collared shirts, no-rip pants, and non-slip, close-toed shoes

1.5.5.1.2 During lab instruction dark scrubs (top and bottom) and footwear designated for lab use only

1.5.5.1.2 Additional Items for Laboratory classroom support include:

1.5.5.1.2.1 Eye protection (Prescription or Safety glasses)

1.5.5.1.2.2 Access to head lamp

1.5.5.1.2.3 Stethoscope

1.5.6. General Requirements: The Contractor shall meet the following general requirements:

1.5.6.1 Be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

1.5.6.2 Possess excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.

1.5.6.3 Be capable of learning and utilizing current and emerging military and commercial medical treatment.

1.5.6.4 Be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite and incorporated programs to include Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Access and be able to troubleshoot basic computer hardware and software required for services being provided under each individual task order.

1.5.6.5 Be able to work around and with farm animals.

1.5.7. Special Qualifications/Certifications: The Contractor shall ensure all required professional certifications/licenses (current and valid) for each applicable occupation category before commencement of work.

1.6 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for 6 months (TBD hours/CTE; through 19 March 2019) from award date with one option year.

1.7 General Information

1.7.1 Quality Control: The Contractor is responsible for all quality control to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. The Contractor’s management shall ensure that employee’s properly comply with the performance standards outlined in the PWS (paragraph 1.4) with a government approved Quality Control Plan (QCP). The Contractor shall provide quality services/products and management oversight of all government approved processes. The Contractor shall provide accurate data/reports and meet contract objectives, with emphasis on overall success and positive impact to the acquisition program and organizational mission. The Contractor shall provide for the management and support of personnel, to include training, guidance, and supervision of qualified personnel to accomplish the task order The Government will control access to the facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work and hours worked.

1.7.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall 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 minimum acceptable defect rate(s). The surveillance method may include, but is not limited to, the following:

1. COR Inspections (100% or Periodic)

2. Monthly Reports

3. Customer Feedback

4. Customer complaints with COR verification

17.3 Recognized Holidays: Training activities on Federal holidays are anticipated under this contract. Prior to requirement, the contractor will be notified by the KO or the Government Program Manager/NCOIC/OIC/COR, and will be provided as much advance notice of the requirement as practicable. Absent such requirements, holiday activities will not be permitted without prior authorization from the KO. A list of the designated U.S. Federal holidays, as of the date of this document, is as follows:

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

1.7.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0700 – 1700, Monday thru Friday and holidays or when the Government facility is OPEN unless the facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. However, this contract may require personnel to work varying hours and days depending on the instructional needs. 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 shall 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. Any services performed by contractor personnel outside the normal duty hours shall be coordinated in advance with the Government Program Manager/COR.

1.7.5 Place of Performance: Services for this contract will be provided at government facilities to include a classroom, office, field setting, and in a simulation laboratory setting that are adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Frequently work may be performed in a field environment outdoors where there is exposure to climatic conditions that may involve inclement weather and high temperatures. The field training may also involve environmental conditions such as rugged or uneven ground.

1.7.6 Training: Contractor employees may be required to attend program/project-specific and AMEDD-specific training to include, but not limited to; American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) for Instructors, Common Faculty Development-IC (CFDP-IC) 9E-S15K/920-SQI8, Training Development Capability (TDC) as needed, Ethics, Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Equal Opportunity, Operations Security (OPSEC), Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP), and Antiterrorism Level 1Training.

1.7.6.1 Instructor/Facilitator Training: Contract instructors/facilitators shall meet the certifications identified in TRADOC Pamphlet 350-70-3, Table 4.1.

The student instructor/facilitator attends the current foundational, CAC-T, ATSC-provided instructor/facilitator course or CAC-T, ATSC-approved equivalent course as required by TR 350-18, TR 350-70, and the AR 600 series.

Common Faculty Development - Instructor Course, 9E-SI5K/920-SQI8 Excerpt from Text Prerequisites:

Students enrolled in CFDP-IC must be military E6 or above (Active Component/Reserve Component/National Guard Bureau) assigned or pending assignment as an instructor or Department of the Army civilian or authorized contract personnel assigned as training/education instructors, developers, training managers, and writers.

Common Faculty Development - Developer Course, 7B-SI7Q/570-SQI2 Excerpt from Course Scope and Special Information: The Course (CFD-DC) is relevant to all Army developers including ... authorized contractors who are assigned to development curriculum for training and education in Initial Military Training, the Noncommissioned Officer, Warrant Officer, Officer, and Civilian Education Systems and functional courses.

(1) During course, the student instructor/facilitator uses materials from the course he or she will be presenting.

(2) The student instructor/facilitator completes instruction on any special equipment or devices he or she will use during implementation of the course.

(3) The student instructor/facilitator observes an expert instructor/facilitator delivering course.

(4) The student instructor/facilitator completes instruction on how to minimize the learning product's impact on the environment, covering environmental issues in AARs, and identifying environmental lessons learned.

(5) The student instructor/facilitator adequately uses the risk management process to identify and assess potential hazards, properly implements adequate controls to reduce or eliminate those hazards, and completes instruction on significant safety concerns. AR 385-10, paragraph 1-6 directs all personnel to apply composite risk management procedures in each phase of the training management cycle to identify hazardous conditions and correct shortcomings responsible for these conditions.

(6) The student instructor/facilitator will be able to analyze the elements of the operational environment and incorporate them into the course.

(7) The student instructor/facilitator is provided a reasonable time based upon the institution's guidelines (normally less than 90 days) to rehearse, using actual materials and equipment (or mockups), until the student feels confident and prepared.

1.7.7 Security Requirements: Work under this PWS is UNCLASSIFIED but sensitive in nature and a security clearance will not be required however, standard security clearance is required per paragraph 1.7.10. Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable Department of Defense (DoD) security regulations and procedures during the performance of work. Contractor personnel shall not disclose and must safeguard computer systems and data, Privacy Act data, and other Government documents and work products that are obtained or generated in the performance of this PWS. This includes dissemination of protocols and papers not generally available through the public literature. Should contractor personnel come into contact with classified material, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or COR immediately. The Contractor shall not disclose or disseminate any information concerning operations of military activities. Such action(s) could result in violation of the contract and possible legal actions. All contract staff must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to participation in program orientation and training activities.

1.7.7.1 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.7.7.2 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

1.7.7.2.1 In the event keys, other than master…