W9124L18R00160007.pdf

Due to systemic numbering issue with the

Government contract writing system the amendment was changed to number 0007.

There is NO amendment 0005 and 0006.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to (i) provide answ ers to industry's follow -up questions; (ii) make necessary revisions to the solicitation and its attachments; and, (iii) extend proposal due date to January 3, 2019. This amendment hereby closes the question and answ er session.

The follow ing revised/added documents are associated w ith this amendment: W9124L18R0016 (amendment 5 and conformed copy);

Attachment 1, MAIDIQ PWS; Attachment 2, STO PWS; Attachment 4, Pricing Worksheet; and, Attachment 6, Answ ers to Industry's Questions version 2.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 26

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 17-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 W9124L18R0016

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Sep-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 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

17-Dec-2018

CODE

MICC - FORT EUSTIS

705 WASHINGTON BLVD

FORT EUSTIS VA 23604

W911S0 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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W9124L18R0016

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 17-Dec-2018 12:00 PM to 03-Jan-2019 12:00 PM.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been modified:

SCHEDULE B ADDENDUM

B.1 Type of Contract/TOs

B.1.1. This is an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed price (FFP) contract, with cost reimbursable CLINs for travel and other direct costs (ODCs) only, in accordance with FAR 16.504, Indefinite-quantity contracts.

Note: Cost Reimbursable clauses and provisions provided in this RFP pertain only to the cost reimbursable CLINs as described in this paragraph.

B.1.2. Individual orders issued under the basic contract will be on a FFP basis. The acquisition of services will be done on a FFP basis whereby the contractor is performing services that meet requirements defined in the PWS that can be objectively measured.

B.1.3. The Government is obligated to purchase, from the contractor, a minimum amount of $10,000.00 in supplies and/or services under this contract over the contract ordering period. This is the minimum guarantee for the contract.

Please note this minimum guarantee applies to the contract, refer to FAR clause 52.216-19 for the minimum amount required for an order.

B.1.4. The total maximum ceiling amount of this contract is $247,000,000.00 which is the maximum value limitation of all orders placed under this contract. The total of all orders issued under the contract will be closely monitored to ensure the contract ceiling is not exceeded. Please note this maximum ceiling value applies to the contract, refer to FAR clause 52.216-19 for the maximum amount for an order.

B.2. Agency Task and Delivery Order Ombudsman:

Ms. Kim Wentrcek HQ Mission and Installation Contracting Command

219 Infantry Post Road JBSA Ft. Sam Houston, TX 78234-1361

Phone: (210) 466-2277 Email: kimberley.a.wentrcek.civ@mail.mil

B.3. Applicable Definitions:

B.3.1. Direct Travel and Material: Government estimates for Travel and Other Direct Costs (ODC) have been established for administrative purposes only and do not represent actual or potential requirements. Requirements for travel and ODCs shall be specified in individual task orders. The offeror shall not change the Government estimates provided for Reimbursable Travel and Material.

B.3.2. Reimbursable Travel: Authorized travel expenses will be reimbursed consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, cost accounting standards, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-46. Fee or profit on travel expenses is not an allowable reimbursement.

B.3.3. Reimbursable ODCs-Material: Authorized ODCs for materials will be reimbursed consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, cost accounting standards, and FAR 31.205-26. Reasonable and allocable material handling costs may be included in the charge for direct materials to the extent they are clearly excluded from the hourly labor rate. The offeror's proposed material handling fee rate will become the fee rate for the contract and shall not be changed over the life of the contract. Fee or profit on ODC Materials is not an allowable reimbursement.

B.3.4. Not-to-Exceed (NTE). NTE amounts set forth in the contract(s) and resulting task orders (TOs) shall be construed to include any associated indirect cost rates. This amount may be increased/decreased only by the Contracting Officer under a modification to the contract/TOs for Cost CLINs. There are no minimums nor maximums for this item.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

ORDERING PERIOD

This MAIDIQ contract provides for a 5-year ordering period: 8 April 2019 – 7 April 2024 (dates subject to contract award).

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

G.1. Contract Administration.

G.1.1. The FCoE MAIDIQ contracts and Task Orders will be administered by the Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) - Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

G.1.2. The Contractor will be provided the names of responsible personnel upon contract award. A Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer will be assigned from the MICC - Fort Sill, Oklahoma, serving in capacity of Contract Administrators. Personnel changes may be made at any time by written notice from the Government.

G.2. Post-Award Conference.

G.2.1. A post award conference (as described in FAR Subpart 42.5, Postaward Orientation), will be held by MICC – Fort Sill. At a minimum, the Contractor's Project Manager shall attend the conference. If the contract involves subcontractors, a representative of each subcontractor may also attend.

G.2.2. The Contracting Officer and the Contractor will agree to the date, time, and location of the conference after contract award. In event of a conflict in schedules, the Contracting Officer will establish the date for the conference.

G.3. Ordering.

G.3.1. This contract is intended for maximum flexibility in providing for an expedited ordering process in order to satisfy customer needs. All ordering procedures shall be simplified and streamlined to the maximum extent, but shall remain in compliance with FAR 16.505, Ordering. The KO may exercise broad discretion in developing the most appropriate order placement procedures.

G.3.2.Formal evaluation plans or scoring of quotes or offers are not required for orders competed under the MAIDIQ contracts; however sufficient documentation shall be maintained to clearly support the selection decision.

KOs will consider the nature, value, duration, extent of existing information (e.g., past performance information, existing quality control plans, etc.), and the extent of information requested when determining the order placement approach, submission requirements and response time. This content is not to be construed to mandate that FAR subpart 15.3, Source Selection procedures are to be used. As prescribed in FAR 16.505(b)(1)(ii), FAR subpart 15.3 does not apply to the ordering process.

G.3.3. Orders are exempt from the development of an acquisition plan/strategy as one has already been approved by the Principal Assistant Responsible for Contracting.

G.3.4. When a requirement is needed, each contractor will be issued a task order request (TOR) with the following information in order to compete for each task order:

G.3.4.1. Price Schedule

G.3.4.2. Performance Work Statement

G.3.4.3. Response Date

G.3.4.4. Intended type of source selection – Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) or Tradeoff.

G.3.4.5. Any other information that may be relevant to that particular order

G.3.5. The length of time between release of the TOR and submission of TO proposals shall be commensurate with the complexity of the requirement. The Government may use draft task order requests when deemed beneficial and sufficient time is available.

G.3.6. Fair Opportunity. In accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(1), the KO must provide each contract awardee a fair opportunity to be considered for each TO exceeding $3,500.00, except as provided at FAR 16.505(b)(2). Pursuant to FAR 16.505(b)(1)(iii), each order exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold shall be placed on a competitive basis unless supported by a written determination that one of the circumstances described at 16.505(b)(2)(i) applies to the order and the requirement is waived on the basis of a justification that is prepared in accordance with 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(B).

G.3.7. All contract clauses in the basic IDIQ contract flow down to task orders, as needed. However, clauses may be added at the task order level as long as they do not conflict with the clauses included in the basic contract or conflict with the scope of the basic contract. For example, 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, and 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, may be included and tailored at the task order level as well as clauses related to Government Furnished Property.

G.3.8. Incorporation of Proposals in Task Order Awards.

G.3.8.1. Successful task order proposals may be incorporated into the task order award using this language, “Contractor’s proposal dated MM/DD/YY is hereby incorporated by reference.” If the government intends to incorporate a task order proposal into the task order award, it shall provide notice of its intent in the RTOP. In the event of inconsistencies between the provisions of the base IDIQ contract, task order request for proposals (RTOP), and task order proposal, the inconsistencies shall be resolved by the following order of precedence: (1) the base IDIQ contact, (2) the request for task order proposal excluding the proposal, then (3) the task order proposal.

G.3.8.2. When trade-off source selection is used to award a task order, the performance or capabilities proposed above the mandatory minimums shall be incorporated into the contract.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been deleted:

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY. (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum". The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum".

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 18 months from the expiration of the basic MAIDIQ contract.

(End of clause)

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

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

Employee Class Monetary Wage Project Manager GS15 $137,451.00

Engineering GS13 $98,866.00 SR. Military Analyst GS13 $98,866.00 Senior Simulator Analysts/Operators GS13 $98,866.00 Specialized SME Instructors GS12 $83,159.00 SR. Military Training Analyst GS13 $98,866.00 Technical Instructor GS11 $69,381.00 Training Developer GS12 $83,159.00 Military Analyst GS12 $83,159.00 Sr. Training Developer GS13 $98,866.00 Instructor – THAAD GS12 $83,159.00 Systems Maintenance Support GS12 $83,159.00 Concept Developer - CDID GS14 $116,854.00 Lead Ammunition Handlers GS11 $69,381.00 Ammunition Handlers GS09 $57,345.00 Range Drivers GS09 $57,345.00 Programmer GS13 $98,866.00 SR. Scenario Developer GS14 $116,854.00 Sr. Programmer/Software Engineer GS14 $116,854.00 Simulation Operator/Role Player GS11 $69,381.00 TADSS Operators - TADSS Operators GS11 $69,381.00 14S RCMAT Operators/Instructors GS11 $69,381.00 Senior Network Engineer GS13 $98,866.00 Senior Network Tech GS12 $83,159.00 Database Manager GS14 $116,854.00 IT Technician / Specialist GS12 $83,159.00 Application System Management GS13 $98,866.00 Computer System Analysis II GS12 $83,159.00 Webmaster GS11 $69,381.00 Computer Analysis III GS13 $98,866.00 Audio/Visual System Engineer GS11 $69,381.00 Blackboard Administrators GS12 $83,159.00 Operational Research &Systems Analysis GS14 $116,854.00

(End of clause)

252.216-7006 ORDERING (MAY 2011)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the contract schedule. Such orders may be issued from April 8, 2019 through April 7, 2024.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c)(1) If issued electronically, the order is considered ``issued'' when a copy has been posted to the Electronic Document Access system, and notice has been sent to the Contractor.

(2) If mailed or transmitted by facsimile, a delivery order or task order is considered ``issued'' when the Government deposits the order in the mail or transmits by facsimile. Mailing includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery services.

(3) Orders may be issued orally only if authorized in the schedule.

(End of Clause)

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENTS

List of RFP Attachments (All separately attached)

Attachment 1: MAIDIQ PWS Attachment 2: Sample Task Order PWS Attachment 3: Specific Relevant Contracts Sheet Attachment 4: Pricing Worksheet Attachment 5: DD Form 254 Attachment 6: Answers to Industry’s Questions_version 2

WAGE DETERMINATION

Wage Determination for Fort Sill, OK, Reference WD 15-5313 (Rev.-6) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 08/07/2018.

Wage Determination website: https://www.wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/std/15-5313.txt?v=6

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been added by reference:

52.222-46 Evaluation Of Compensation For Professional Employees FEB 1993

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

L.1. Proposal Submittal and Inquiries.

L.1.1. All offerors are required to submit proposals by the closing date and time identified in block 9 of the SF 33 in accordance with the instructions provided below.

L.1.2. Electronic submissions via email is the only acceptable submission method. Facsimile and/or paper submissions will not be accepted. Subject line of emailed proposals shall include the solicitation number and company name. Submissions may be submitted in more than one email but shall be titled appropriately (e.g. Email 1 of 2, Email 2 of 2, etc). It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure submissions are received in a timely manner.

Attachments included in emails should not contain a period (.) in its title as the document may be stripped during transmittal. The maximum size of any file should not exceed 25 megabytes and an entire message should not exceed 2 gigabytes. The Government will not accept proposal via Zipfile format. Offeror’s shall perform a virus check prior to proposal submitted to ensure Offerors’ submittals shall be free of viruses, Trojans, spyware, and other malicious code for which appropriate detection and removal/quarantine software exists.

L.1.3. Each proposal page shall apply appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

L.1.4. Submissions shall be sent to the points of contacts listed below. The points of contact responsible for receiving proposal submissions, supplying additional information and answering all inquiries are the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Submit your proposal and address questions or concerns regarding this solicitation, including the attachments, to:

Ms. Christina Crawley, Contract Specialist, christina.m.crawley.civ@mail.mil, (757) 501-8122 Mr. Ralph Kaminski, Contracting Officer, ralph.f.kaminski.civ@mail.mil, (757) 501-8120

All questions regarding this solicitation and/or its attachments shall be submitted in writing via email by NOON on Thursday, September 20, 2018.

L.1.5. All timely submitted questions, with the exception of those noted in the third sentence of this paragraph, will be answered in the form of a solicitation amendment via the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website.

Answers shall be posted without Offeror identification. The Government will not provide responses to questions that would reveal a potential Offeror’s confidential business strategy, technical solution, or any information that is considered unique to a particular Offeror. Questions received after the deadline may not be answered. Note: All questions shall annotate source document, page, and paragraph number. Questions shall be consolidated into 1 document, no piecemealing.

L.2. General Instructions.

L.2.1. The selection for award purposes will be solicited using full and open competition procedures and will be conducted using formal source selection (negotiated) procedures as delineated in FAR Part 15.3, Source selection.

Offers will be evaluated using the criteria under Section M, “Factors to be Evaluated.” 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.

L.2.2. Offerors shall respond to the solicitation as posted. Offerors who alter the solicitation (except for completing appropriate “fill-in” blocks and certifications) may be considered not in compliance with the material requirements of the solicitation and ineligible for award.

L.2.3. This requirement has 13 specific task areas. Offerors will not be required to respond to each task area individually; the sample task order encompasses a portion of each task area and will be indicative of technical capability (as outlined in Table L3). The Task Areas are as follows:

Task Area 1: Concepts and Capabilities Task Area 2: Training and Development Task Area 3: Doctrine Development Support Task Area 4: Organizational Development Support Task Area 5: Instructor and Training Development and Support Task Area 6: Test and Evaluation Support Task Area 7: Information Technology Support Task Area 8: Experimentation and War-gaming Task Area 9: Studies and Analysis Support Task Area 10: Models and Simulations (M&S) Support Task Area 11: Science and Technology Task Area 12: Material Requirements Support Task Area 13: Operational Environment Support

L.2.4. 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 the proposed contract type.

L.2.5. Reserved.

L.2.6. These instructions 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.

L.2.7. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer 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.

L.2.8. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one electronic copy of all unsuccessful proposals.

L.2.9. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the FedBizOpps web site at http://www.fbo.gov. Potential Offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

L.2.10. Debriefings. The Contracting Officer 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, Preaward Debriefing of Offerors. The Contracting Officer will notify unsuccessful Offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR 15.506, Postaward Debriefing of Offerors. Upon such notification, unsuccessful Offerors may request and receive a debriefing. Offerors desiring debriefing must make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable.

L.2.11. Period for Acceptance of Offerors. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 180 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

L.3. Proposal Preparation Instructions

L.3.1. Offeror’s proposal shall consist of five (5) separate volumes: (I) General, (II) Mission Capability/Risk, (III) Past Performance, (IV) Small Business Participation, and (V) Price.

L.3.2. Proposal Format:

L.3.2.1. Offerors shall submit proposal via email as stated in L.1.2. above and formatted in accordance with paragraph L3.3. below.

L.3.2.2. 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 (Sections A through M). 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. It is recommended that the Offeror contact the Contracting Officer immediately upon identifying an area that may result in an exception. The Offeror must contact the Contracting Officer prior to the date for receipt of offers. Upon notification of an exception the Contracting Officer will gather facts and if facts warrant solicitation revision an amendment will be issued. This information shall be provided in the format below.

Table L1. Solicitation Exemptions/Assumptions Solicitation Document

Page/Paragraph Requirement/Portion Rationale & Impact

Section B, PWS, Section L&M, etc.

Applicable Page and Paragraph Numbers

Identify the requirement or portion to which exception is taken

Describe the rationale and impact of the exception

L.3.3. The proposals shall be organized into five (5) volumes. Proposals shall be submitted in the format provided in Table L2 and shall adhere to all proposal preparation instructions. Each volume shall contain a cover sheet that clearly identifies the volume number, title, solicitation number, the Offeror's name, DUNS#, Cage Code, and Business Size.

L.3.3.1 A page dimension is 8 ½” x 11” and shall use a 1” margin on the top and bottom and ¾” side margin. All pages shall have a page number in consecutive order. The Government may exercise its discretion in counting pages when a proposal has a page numbering ambiguity. Page text shall be single spaced and use black font (Black font requirement does not apply to tables, graphics, photos, etc., Company stationary and logos are acceptable).

L.3.3.2 Proposal text shall be in a 12-point font size and no less than 8-point size for illustrations, graphics, figures, exhibits, and tables. Cross references shall be used to preclude unnecessary duplication of data between sections.

File names should be “Company Name – Volume # - Initial” for the first submission. File name of later submissions (if necessary), shall be “Company Name – Volume X - Revision X’ with X indicating the number of the revision.

Page limitations are as follows:

L.3.4. 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 not be read or evaluated. The Government will not accept any changes to the

Table L2. Volume Organization

Volume Title Page Limits Document

Format I General:

Tab A – Exceptions/Assumptions (if applicable) Tab B – Completed SF 33 Cover page Tab C – Representations, Certifications, and other

Statements of Offerors Tab D – Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of

Interest (OCI) (FAR 9.5)

None Word or PDF

II Mission Capability/Risk:

Factor 1 – Sample TO Technical Approach Factor 2 – Sample TO Staffing and Management

Approach

75 pages Word or PDF

III Past Performance:

Factor 3 – Past Performance

25 pages Word or PDF

IV Small Business Participation:

Factor 4 – Small Business Participation Plan Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Large businesses only)

None Word or PDF

V Price:

Factor 5 – Price o Narrative with Section B o Attachment 4, Pricing Worksheet consisting of: (i) Section B, (ii) Labor Category Pricing, and (iii) ODC Pricing Summary.

None Narrative in Word or PDF, and pricing in Excel contactor’s proposal after the date for receipt of offers (See FAR 15.208, Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals for further information regarding late proposals). If discussions become necessary, page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notice (ENs). The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the Offerors.

L.3.5. Page Limit Includes: All appendices (except as stated in L.3.6), charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, embedded documents, drawings, etc.

L.3.6. Page Limit does not include: covers for volumes, tables of contents, glossary of abbreviations and acronyms, indices, title pages, cross references matrices, signed teaming agreements, Consent Letters, Client Authorization Letters, JTAC Phase-in Training Plan, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, Small Business Participation Past Performance, SF 294 and SF 295 (or Individual Subcontracting and Summary Subcontracting Reports in eSRS), and resumes for Key Personnel which should be submitted as separate appendices or attachments. 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.

L.3.7. Reserved.

L.3.8. Labeling. Each volume shall contain a detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Titling/labeling shall be used to identify sections, which are for informational purposes only and will not be evaluated.

L.3.9. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with a definition for each. This glossary is for informational purposes only and will not be evaluated.

L.4. Proposal Content

L.4.1. Volume I – General. The General Volume shall be organized as follows and contain the identified information. Failure to follow the below preparation instructions may cause your proposal to be deemed unacceptable by the Government.

TAB A, Exceptions/Assumptions (if required) – The Offeror shall identify and explain any exceptions, deviations, or assumptions used in preparing its proposal.

TAB B, Completed SF 33 Cover page - Offerors are required to submit a fully completed SF 33 Cover page (including acknowledgment of all Amendments) upon submission. The Offeror is cautioned that the SF 33 cover page must contain an original signature in block 17 of the form (electronic signature is acceptable). The contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the RFP in accordance with the instructions on the SF 33 Cover page with Section L, FAR 52.215-1 (b), 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, Section K (Representation, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors) – The Offeror shall ensure that Section K is submitted thoroughly completed with all blocks in each certification/representation completed truthfully and completely.

TAB D, Organizational and Consultant Conflict of Interest (OCI) – The Offeror shall disclose all organizational and/or personal conflicts of interest as described in Section H of this solicitation to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible so that potential conflicts can be analyzed in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.5.

L.4.2. Volume II – Mission Capability/Risk.

The Mission Capability Volume shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. Legibility, clarity and coherence are very important. The Offeror’s submission will be evaluated against the Mission Capability factors identified below and defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. Proposals shall not contain classified information.

The Mission Capability Volume shall, at a minimum, be prepared in a form consistent with the PWS and the evaluation criteria for award set forth in Section M of this solicitation. The Volume shall be prepared in an orderly format and in sufficient detail to enable the Government to make a thorough evaluation of the Offeror’s technical competence and ability to comply with the contract requirements specified in the PWS. The Offeror shall address as specifically as possible the actual methodology it will use for accomplishing the PWS requirements. This volume shall be organized according to the following general format:

(1) Table of Contents

(2) List of Table and Drawings

(3) Cross Reference Matrix – The matrix shall cross-reference the proposal paragraph to the applicable factors, and PWS paragraphs/solicitation requirements

(4) Factor 1 – Sample TO Technical Approach. The Offeror shall provide a clear, and concise description of the Offeror’s technical approach to the sample TO demonstrating the Offeror’s understanding of the sample TO requirements and associated risks; that the Offeror has the resources necessary to meet the sample TO requirements; and a valid, practical solution for meeting sample TO requirements. The specified tasks/requirements are cited in Attachment 2, Sample Task Order PWS (PWS paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, and 2.5) and summarized in Table L3 below:

Table L3, Sample TO Training Mission Support (TMS) Tasks/Requirements Sample TO PWS Para

TMS Tasks/Requirements IDIQ Specified

Task Areas

2.1 Joint Terminal Attack Control (JTAC) Course 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7

2.2 Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate

(CDID) Support Services 1, 4, 9, 11, 12, and 13

2.3 Future Fires Strategic Planning and Analysis Support

Services

1, 11, and 13

2.4 Fire Battle Lab (FBL) Experimentation Operational and

Analysis Support

1 and 8

2.5 Constructive Simulations and Training Support For

Mission Simulation Center (MSC)

6, 7, and 10

(5) Factor 2 – Sample TO Management and Staffing Approach. The Offeror shall provide a staffing and management approach for Attachment 2, Sample TO. Content for each section shall demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the personnel requirements of the sample TO PWS as well as the ability to provide the personnel with the experience, qualifications, and clearances necessary to perform and manage all tasks by the task order start date. The Offeror’s approach shall identify/contain the following:

Provide a resume for the proposed MAIDIQ Program Manager (PM) and Alternate PM that meet the qualification requirements of Attachment 1, MAIDIQ FCOE TMS PWS, Paragraph 1.6.18.1.

Offeror’s Phase-in Training Plan for the JTAC Course as required by Sample TO PWS paragraph

2.1.2 to include a minimum of 50-pecent JTAC personnel resumes. If the Offeror proposes an odd number of personnel to perform JTAC requirements under the sample TO, the Offeror must round to the nearest whole number in order to determine the number of resumes (50%) it must submit.

To calculate the number of resumes to submit, offerors are instructed to divide the number of proposed JTAC personnel by 2. After dividing by 2, if the digit to the right of the decimal is 5 or more, add 1 to the whole number. For example, if an offeror proposes 5 personnel to perform the

JTAC requirement, 5 divided by 2 equals 2.5. Because the digit to the right of the decimal is 5, the offeror would add 1 to 2. One added to 2 equals 3, so the offeror would submit 3 resumes.

Proposed organizational chart showing positions, decision authority, and what parts of the organization are responsible for managing and accomplishing each task.

Provide in table format a crosswalk of Sample Task Order Performance Work Statement (PWS), Attachment 2 personnel requirements by position to the IDIQ labor category listed in Table

1.16.18 of Attachment 1, MAIDIQ FCOE TMS PWS.

Proposed plan to hire, train, and retain an adequate number of properly qualified personnel by position, as specified in Attachment 2, Sample TO PWS, necessary to perform and manage the TO’s requirements in a low density, rural area. Proposed staffing (by number of personnel, labor hours, sample task order position, and company), and any plans to cross-utilize or rely on reach-back, part-time, or temporary personnel during task order performance.

Proposal to provide qualified replacement personnel on short notice when unplanned vacancy(s) occur during performance.

Additionally, Offerors shall specifically address its approach to conduct concurrent tasks or simultaneous events/performances.

Provide a resume for each candidate proposed as Key Personnel required in Attachment 2, Sample TO PWS at paragrah 1.5. Key Personnel are required for the five (5) TMS task areas and shall be identified as the “Project Lead/SME” and “Alternate”. Resumes shall clearly demonstrate that Project Leads/SMEs and Alternates for a sample TO position satisfy or possess all applicable certifications, security clearances, and other qualifications required for their designated position.

L.4.3. Volume III – Past Performance (Factor 3).

L.4.3.1. Reserved.

L.4.3.2. The Offeror shall provide documentation outlining the offeror’s recent and relevant past performance for a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of six (6) contracts, as a prime or subcontractor. The submittal shall include rationale supporting the Offeror’s assertion the effort is relevant and recent. The submittal shall also include information regarding the quality of past performance and compliance with FAR 52.219-8 and FAR 52.219-9 (as applicable) subcontracting requirements. The Offeror shall submit Past Performance information as specified in paragraph L.4.3.3. below.

Recent past performance is defined as performance as a prime or subcontractor on a contract for at least six (6) months during the five (5) years prior to the date for receipt of offers for this solicitation.

Relevant past performance is defined in Section M of this solicitation.

L.4.3.3. Submission Requirements.

(1) Table of Contents

(2) Summary Page – describe the role of the Offeror and of each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner that will perform this requirement.

(3) Consent Letters to authorize the release of past performance information shall be executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner that will perform 25% or more of the proposed effort. Past performance information concerning subcontractors cannot be disclosed to or requested from a private party without the subcontractor’s consent. Because a prime contractor is a private party, the Government requires consent before disclosing subcontractor present and past performance information to the prime contractor and/or requesting such information about the prime contractor from references. In an effort to assist the Government’s Past Performance Team in assessing an offeror’s past performance relevancy and confidence rating, the Government requests that a consent form be completed for each reference identified in your proposal. The completed consent forms should be submitted as part of the Past Performance volume.

(4) Client Authorization Letter – for each identified effort for a commercial customer authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the Offeror's and/or proposed subcontractors performance.

(5) Organization 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 chart or schedule describing all such changes in the organization of your company and your proposed partners over the past three years. 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.

(6) Completed Table L4 – described below

(7) Specific Relevant Contract Sheets – the Offeror shall provide sheets in accordance with the Specific Relevant Contract Sheet format at Attachment 3 for a minimum of four (4) relevant contract references and a maximum of six (6), whose effort was recent and relevant to the effort required by this solicitation for which it served as a prime, major subcontractor, or teaming partners. If proposals are received with more than six (6) references and/or that exceed the page limitation, those pages will not be evaluated. The Offeror shall describe the work performed as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation. Requirements shall be the same or similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity to the services being procured under this solicitation. The submittal shall include rationale supporting your assertion the effort is recent and relevant to the work specified by this solicitation. Page limitations are listed in the Table L2.

L.4.3.4. In addition to the rationale required as part of this volume, the following chart shall also be completed and included with its past performance submission. If additional references are provided, the table shall be tailored to fit the additional references. The Offeror shall check off the capabilities performed in its referenced contracts as it pertains to the specified task areas:

Table L4. Past Performance Reference Matrix

Task Areas Ref. #1 Ref. #2 Ref. #3 Ref. #4 Ref. #5 Ref. #6

1. Concepts and Capabilities

2. Training and Development

3. Doctrine and Development Support

4. Organizational Development Support

5. Instructor and Training Development and Support

6. Test and Evaluation Support

7. Information Technology Support

8. Experimentation and War-gaming

9. Studies and Analysis Support

10. Models and Simulations Support

11. Science and Technology

12. Material Requirements Support

13. Operational Environment Support

L.4.3.5. 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), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), CPARs, or other databases; and may be obtained from other sources available to the Government, such as the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and/or Fee Determining Officials.

The past performance evaluation team will review this past performance information and determine the quality and usefulness as it applies to performance confidence assessment. However, the burden of providing thorough, complete, and current past performance information as requested in this paragraph remains with the Offerors.

L.4.3.6. Small Business Participation Past Performance: All Offerors shall submit information substantiating the Offeror’s past performance in complying with FAR 52.219-8, “Utilization of Small Business”, maximizing opportunities for U.S. small business subcontractors. Offerors shall also provide a statement indicating whether any negative information has been reported in the past three years concerning the Offeror’s past compliance with FAR 52.219-8. If any such negative information has been reported, the Offeror may submit explanations or comments responding to such negative information. Offerors with no prior contracts containing FAR 52.219-8 shall certify the same. For Large Businesses, include SF 294 and SF 295 (or Individual Subcontracting and Summary Subcontracting Reports in eSRS) information for Government contracts with these reporting requirements for the last three years. All Offerors shall provide descriptive information for all small business categories. Any information concerning long-term relationships with small business subcontractors, such as mentor-protégé relationships should also be provided.

L.4.4. Volume IV – Small Business Participation Proposal (Factor 4).

L.4.4.1. All Offerors (both large and small) are required to submit a Small Business Participation Proposal individually addressing the areas outlined below. Offerors should propose the level of participation of small businesses (as a small business prime and/or small business subcontractor) in the performance of this requirement.

Extent to which such firms, as defined in FAR part 19, are specifically identified in proposals;

Extent of commitment to use such firms (and enforceable commitment will be considered more favorably than non-enforceable ones);

Complexity and variety of the work small firms are to perform; and, Extent of participation of small businesses prime in terms of the percentage of the total contract value

(TCV). Small business prime Offerors participation counts toward small business participation.

The extent to which the Offeror meets or exceeds the goals: Minimum TCV goals for this procurement are:

– Small Business (SB): 20%;

– Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB): 5%;

– Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB): 3%;

– Historically Underutilized Zone (HUBZone) Small Business: 3%;

– Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB): 3%;

– Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB): 3%; and

– Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI): 0.5%

TCV, for the purpose of this solicitation, is $46,500,000.00 which is the average yearly labor ceiling sum based on this contract’s $247M maximum ceiling amount.

The Small Business Participation Proposal applies to both large and small businesses and will be incorporated and conformed into any resultant contract. The following shall be submitted to evidence small business participation:

(1) Check the applicable size and categories for the PRIME Offeror only – Check all applicable boxes:

Large Prime

Or Small Prime; also categorized as a:

SDB

WOSB

HUBZone

VOSB

SDVOSB

HBCU/MI

(2) Of the proposed TCV, not total subcontract value, identify the proposed dollar value and percentage of anticipated awards to small business. All percentages should use TCV as a baseline. Include only first tier U.S.

subcontractors. If the prime Offeror including any U.S. small business concerns who are proposing as part of a teaming arrangement is itself a U.S. small business concern under NAICS 541990 so state. In that case, the Offeror's own participation as a SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB will also be considered small business participation to the extent it is qualified under NAICS 541990 for the purpose of this evaluation.

Dollar Value Percentage of TCV Large Business $ % Small Business* $ %

TCV $ 100%

Note:

Includes businesses classifies as SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, and HBCU/MI.

(3) Indicate the total percentage of participation to be performed by business in each small business socioeconomic category. The percentage of work performed by small businesses that qualify in multiple socioeconomic categories may be counted in each category. All percentages should use TCV as a baseline.

This is a competitive requirement; therefore, the Offeror should propose its BEST EFFORT for all small business categories:

Dollar Value* Percentage of TCV

SDB $ %

WOSB $ %

HUBZone $ %

VOSB $ %

SDVOSB $ %

HBCU/MI $ %

(4) List principle supplies/services to be performed by Small Businesses: Small business Primes and small business subcontractors that qualify as small businesses in multiple small business categories should be listed in each applicable small business category.

Name of Company (Include CAGE Code) Identify Type of Service/Supply

SB:

SDB:

WOSB:

HUBZone:

VOSB:

SDVOSB:

HBCU/MI:

(5) Extent of Commitment: Describe the extent of commitment to use small businesses (e.g., what types of commitments with small business, if any, are in place for this specific acquisition either – written contract, verbal, joint venturing, mentor-protégé, etc.) Provide documentation regarding commitments to small business for this effort including teaming agreements. Copies of such agreements shall be provided as part of your small business participation proposal and will not count against the page limitation for this volume.

L.4.4.2. Small Business Subcontracting Plan.