RFP Amendment 02 W912DY21R0044 19 AUG 2021(s).pdf

DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING - HNC

ATTN RON SHEPHERD

256-895-1319

HUNTSVILLE AL 35816

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 provide a Government response to contractor questions, revise the PWS, extend the deadline for proposals, and update the evaluation criteria.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

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 W912DY21R0044

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-Aug-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

U0002

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

19-Aug-2021

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEERING & SUPPORT CENTER

475 QUALITY CIRCLE NW

HUNTSVILLE AL 35806

W912DY 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE W912DY

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

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256-895-1883 BRANDON.B.LEE@USACE.ARMY.MIL

19 AUGUST 2021

W912DY21R0044

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 02 TO W912DY21R0044

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a Government response to contractors questions, revised Performance Work Statement, extend the deadline for proposals and update evaluation criteria. The updated information is as follows:

1. Government responses: See attached Excel Spreadsheet.

2. Revised PWS: See attached.

3. Updated evaluated criteria.

4. Proposal due date has been extended to 27 August 2021 no later than 3:00 PM Central Time.

5. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 20-Aug-2021 10:00 AM to 27-Aug-2021 03:00 PM.

The following have been added by full text:

PWS REV 01 19 AUG 2021

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

ENGINEERING AND SUPPORT CENTER, HUNTSVILLE

SCHEDULING SUPPORT SERVICES

REVISED 19 AUGUST 2021

1.0 BACKGROUND

The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (HNC), located in Huntsville, Alabama, is a U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) asset that provides specialized technical expertise, global engineering solutions, and cutting-edge innovations through centrally managed programs in support of national interests. Huntsville Center supports Department of Army and other Department of Defense stakeholders in the execution of specialized missions that require unique technical expertise in programs that are generally national or very broad in scope. Mission execution requires a centralized management structure, integrated facilities or systems, and proficient personnel to deliver projects on time, within cost, while meeting or exceeding their stakeholder’s expectations.

Huntsville Center is a functional organization that has Program and Project Managers imbedded within the six major business lines of the Installation Support and Programs Management (ISPM) Directorate. The ISPM Directorate is responsible for the execution of ~30 Programs and over $2 billion in obligations annually in various goods and services in support of the Army and Department of Defense stakeholders worldwide. ISPM programs are executed in accordance with the USACE Project Delivery Business Process (PDBP), with and primarily on sustainment, restoration and modernization projects and programs. Effective project management scheduling is a key component in execution of ISPM’s mission.

2.0 OBJECTIVE

The objective of this requirement is to provide scheduling services and project management support for ISPM. Scheduling services provided will support Huntsville Center, through the five (5) phases of project management: initiating, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closeout. Scheduler services will improve ISPM effectiveness by allowing Government personnel to concentrate on inherently Governmental functions and efficiencies in the execution of projects using HQUSACE project management system (P2/P6/Primavera) and other enterprise Automated Information Systems (AIS). Project management services will include training, improved data quality and oversight of programs, and improved Project Manager and Project Delivery Team effectiveness.

Requested Contractor Services may include the following but not limited to:

Input Initial Data into P2 Coordinate with PM and PDT Prepare WBS and initiate schedule for all projects or task orders Prepare PMP Templates Prepare Schedule Templates, based on Acquisition Strategy Research Military Programs Lessons Learned (MPLL) to find Lessons Learned that apply to Project Update P2 data and maintain Project Schedules Perform Quality Control on P2 data for accuracy Influence Project with Agile/Scrum Practices Assist PM with Loading After Actions Reports (AARs) & Lessons Learned into MPLL Conduct PM Training

Develop an automated “Dashboard” to quickly identify missed project/task order schedule milestones

Prepare Monthly PM Products (PRB Dashboard Report, Reports, Metrics) Update weekly Program Dashboard for Senior Leaders Prepare a Monthly Newsletter to address new construction technologies, Lessons

Learned, Best Practices, and Spotlight on a Successful Project Prepare and Maintain PM Operations Manuel (includes Templates for PMP, Acquisition Strategy Check List, SOPs, Policies, Key Stakeholder List) Develop and Maintain Center Workload/Resource Leveling Review and make recommendations to improve existing SOPs

3.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

3.1 For purposes of this contract, the term “contractor personnel” applies to all Contractor employees, subcontractor employees, or any other person(s) acting for or on behalf of the Contractor to perform work on this contract. Services will be provided on-site at US Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, or online, depending on current COVID-19 social distance protocols and Government mission requirements. The Government shall provide a work area for the contractor to perform requested services. Contractor personnel are expected to conform to HNC normal operating hours and policies. The normal work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (CST), Monday through Friday. With approval from the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative (COR), contractor personnel may be required to work non-standard hours or non-standard days. Work hours exclude Federal Government holidays and include one hour (between 11:30 – 1:30) for lunch each day. Eleven federal holidays and company vacation days are not paid by the Government, only hours worked can be invoiced on this service contract.

3.1.1 Personnel Conduct and Constraints. The Contractor shall insure that all employees are aware of government or facility rules, regulations, laws, directives, and requirement pertaining to employee conduct. Government exclusion of any employee from the facility will not relieve the Contractor from performance of the services required under this contract.

3.1.1.1 Government rules, regulations, laws, directives, and requirements which are in place or issued during the contract term relating to law and order, facility administration, and security in the facility shall be applicable to all Contractor employees or representatives who enter the facility or who travel using Government transportation. Violation of such rules, regulations, laws, directives, or requirements are grounds for removal (permanently or temporarily as the Government determines) from the work site. Individuals who violate such rules, regulations, laws, directives, or requirements may be denied access to the facility, either temporarily or permanently.

3.1.1.2 Contractor employees shall be appropriately dressed for the work to be performed.

All contract employees shall follow all CEHNC workplace dress and appearance policies.

3.1.1.3 The Contractor shall not allow any employee having possession of, or under the influence of, alcohol or controlled substances to perform work activities.

3.1.2 Changes to any in Personnel. If the Contractor changes on-site key personnel during contract performance, appropriate documentation shall be submitted prior to the Contracting Officer to substantiate the qualifications of the support staff.

3.1.3 Identification of Contractor's Employees. The Contractor shall, within eleven (11) calendar days after determination of award, submit a list of key personnel. The list shall include the full name, current address, email address, and emergency telephone number for the point of contact (POC) responsible for maintaining this information.

3.1.4 Personnel Identification Cards. Contractor Personnel will be provided a Government-furnished identification card while performing work on this contract and for purposes of access to the facility. Issuance of identification and access card after contract award typically takes 10- 15 business days by the Government upon receipt of requested personnel information. Without access card, Contractor personnel cannot access P2 and other USACE AIS. Upon termination of this contract or termination of employment of Contractor personnel, Government-furnished identification cards and facility access badges shall be turned into the Contracting Officer or designated representative.

3.1.5 Training: Provide or make available all training required for new employees at no additional cost to the Government.

3.1.5.1 Provide or make available all training to ensure personnel maintain their technical proficiency for the operation and maintenance of the systems and equipment at no additional cost to the Government.

3.2 CONTRACTOR ALLOWANCES

Recognized holidays. The Contractor is not required to provide services on Federally-observed holidays as listed below:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday George Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day

Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

3.2.3 Unscheduled Installation Closures/Delays. The Contractor shall monitor the HNC website or HNC Facebook homepage for any unscheduled closure or delays.

3.2.3.1 Unforeseen Closures. The COR will notify the contractor of any unforeseen closure, or the contractor personnel will be instructed to monitor the designated information site.

3.2.3.2 Inclement Weather. Unscheduled curtailment of the facility may occur at any time resulting from inclement weather. Delayed start times will be announced via the CEHNC Homepage and on CEHNC Facebook page. These contractor operations are not considered mission essential; therefore, if CEHNC announces that all nonessential personnel will have a delayed start time, contractor personnel will report to work at the scheduled delayed start time.

3.3 KEY PERSONNEL

3.3.1 Contractor Key Personnel. The Contractor shall submit Key Personnel resumes to the Contracting Officer with references as part of their proposal. Key position for this contract includes a Scheduler. Knowledge requirements for this key position are as follows:

3.3.1.1 The Scheduler shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the scheduling career field. The Scheduler must have professional knowledge of mathematics, statistics, engineering or computer science and skill in applying a variety of professional analytical, mathematical, statistical, or actuarial theories, principles and practices sufficient to coordinate, and execute studies of standard difficulty and responsibility; apply established modeling techniques and procedures; write basic statistical computer programs, analyze data, and analyze established methods. The Scheduler shall have five years USACE specific knowledge and experience involved in P2/P6/Primavera Web/Citrix databases. Knowledge of established agency project management standards, policies, and network analysis system approaches;

knowledge of subject matter, work processes and terminology in assigned area. Ability to analyze data, document and report trends in project and program execution crucial. The Scheduler shall have knowledge of project management concepts, including application of cost, scope and schedule controls and earned value management. Knowledge is applied in carrying out techniques and methods to implement the USACE Project Delivery Business Process

(PDBP).

3.4 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor team shall have the following credentials:

Project Management Institute (PMI) Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Certified Agile Extreme Programming (XP) Certified Scrum @ Scale Practitioner

4.0 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND SERVICES

The Government will provide certain property in an office environment, (A) Computers, Docking Station Monitors, Keyboards, Computer Mice, Printer(s) Desk Phones (B) Office Furniture (chairs, cubicles, copy machine, printers, fax, etc.) (C) Software requirements for exclusive use by the Contractor as deemed appropriate for the Contractor to perform the requirements of the contract. Contractors are ordinarily required to furnish all property necessary to perform Government contracts but due to recent changes in network protocol to address teleworking, these recent changes restrict access to the systems unless the contractor is either directly attached to a Government network or Virtually attached via VPN. In a telework environment, Monitors, Keyboards, Computer Mice, Laptops loaded with necessary software, and VPN connectivity are provided by the Government. MS Teams is commonly used for telephonic, instant messaging, and file sharing communications. MS Teams or an equivalent communication method will be available on all CEHNC-issued computers.

Contractor shall provide the following in support of this contract: (A) Office Supplies (pens, paper, notebooks, headsets, etc.) (B) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The Contractor shall check the items furnished for adequacy and accuracy prior to utilization.

The Contractor shall not distribute Government furnished property without the express approval of the Contracting Officer. FAR Clause 52.245-1 sets forth the basic requirements to be observed by contractors in establishing and maintaining control over Government property provided pursuant to the terms of this contract.

Joint Inventory for Government Furnished Property provided under contract. Prior to start of a contract, the losing and gaining Contractors, in conjunction with the Contracting Officer or designated representative and other Government personnel deemed necessary, shall jointly inventory the property to be furnished to the gaining Contractor, to determine the exact condition and serviceability of Government furnished property. Upon completion of the inventory, the gaining Contractor shall then certify the findings of this inventory, assume stewardship responsibility, and sign for the property on the Governments specified document from the Governments Primary Hand Receipt Holder (PHRH). The Contractor shall control and maintain all property receipted as required by this contract and IAW FAR Clauses 52.245-1 and 52.245-9, DFARS Clauses 252.211-7007, 252.245-7001, 252.245-7002, 252.245-7003, 252.245-7004, and DoDI 5000.64.

The Contractor shall have a system of internal controls to manage (control, use, preserve, and protect) Government property in its possession from the time of receipt until properly relieved of responsibility. This system shall be in accordance with FAR Clause 52.245-1 and 52.245-9, DFARS Clauses 252.211-7007, 252.245-7001, 252.245-7002, 252.245-7003, 252.245-7004, and

DoDI 5000.64 and sound business practice to control, protect, preserve and maintain all Government property specified in this contract.

The Contractor shall manage all government property provided to them in a manner which minimizes equipment downtime thereby ensuring that the equipment is fully operational to the greatest extent possible. The Contractor shall not use property provided by the Government for any purpose other than in the performance of this contract without written approval from the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall conduct inventories and inspections of property as directed by the KO/PHRH/Government Property Administrator (GPA) or designated representative and IAW FAR Clause 52.245-1.

The Contractor shall report the loss of Government Property (this includes theft, damage, or destruction) immediately to the KO/GPA verbally and submit a written report of investigation within five (5) calendar days of occurrence to the KO and/or GPA.

Upon completion or termination of the contract, all Government furnished property shall be returned to the Government in the same condition as received, except for normal wear and tear.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of any repairs or replacement caused by negligence or abuse by the Contractor, Contractor employees, or subcontractors.

4.1 Government Furnished Information Files. The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate files of documentation, records, and reports required under the terms of the contract.

Files shall be made available to the Contracting Officer or designated representative upon request. All files are the property of the Government and shall be turned over to the Contracting Officer or designated representative at the completion or termination of this contract. All briefings, reports, and other files produced by the Contractor for the Government under the terms of this contract shall be property of the Government.

4.2 DEFINITIONS

4.2.1. Government-furnished property: property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract.

Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

4.2.2 Government property: all property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished and Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property.

Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

4.2.3 Government Property Administrator: an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a Contractor.

5.0 PHYSICAL SECURITY

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for Contractor uses or being serviced under the provisions of this contract. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. Any Government property damaged by the Contractor's operations shall be repaired or replaced and the Contractor will be charged for the costs.

5.1 Security and Privacy. Provide physical security for all material, equipment, data, and information handled contract performance, in accordance with AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program; AR 190-51, Security of Unclassified Army Property (Sensitive and Non-sensitive); and command policies, procedures, and regulations.

6.0 SCOPE OF WORK

Scheduling support services will sustain 130-200 projects within the ISPM Directorate. Services provided will be conducted online and/or in person, based on current and evolving COVID- 19 social distancing protocols. Scheduling shall comply with USACE Project Delivery Business Process (PDBP), Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) practices.

6.1 Contractor services will support the Installation Support and Programs Management (ISPM) Directorate for effective and efficient project development, execution and control in accordance with the PDBP. The Contractor works independently, with minimal supervision, in a matrix team environment and supports several Project Managers and PDT in one or more mission areas.

The degree of oversight by the Project Manager will depend on project complexity and the demonstrated skills and knowledge of the Contractor. The Contractor applies expert knowledge of management concepts, principles, methods and practices in the performance of assigned duties. Assists in providing control and management of assigned projects budget and schedule and assuring that the HNC commitments to the customer are met.

6.2 Assists in preparing documentation of scope, schedule and budget expectations and development of a comprehensive management plan that integrates all project requirements into a coordinated and cohesive response that includes scope definition, schedule and budget development, communications planning, quality and risk management. Documents project plans in P2. Tracks and reports project scope, schedule and budget execution throughout the life of the project. Ensures the consistency and accuracy of data entered. Monitors project schedules and funds allocated to the Center’s elements, consistent with scheduled work, and measures and monitors performance to assure commitments of all parties are being maintained. Based on performance trends, forecasts schedule, budget, manpower, or quality problems and ensures proper resolution of issues raised. Manages project schedule and budget contingencies in P2 to ensure efficient and effective utilization. Provides status reports and supporting analysis on projects assigned (progress, issues and trends to the HNC corporate leadership Program Review Board

(PRB).

6.3 Participates in biweekly meetings via collaborative workspace as a minimum, with the program(s) supporting Branch Chief, Program Manager or other designated representative, COR, Technical POC, and Branch Chief, Program Manager or other designated representative of supported programs, to insure progress is being made virtually towards requested deliverables.

6.4 Utilizes knowledge of Earned Values Management techniques and scheduling best practices to provide expert review and troubleshooting of project progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed upon schedule and cost. Collects project execution data from the project delivery team. Confirms the completeness and accuracy of the data and enters it into P2. Reviews and analyzes cost reports to assure that costs incurred are consistent with resource plans and progress recorded. Executes scheduling calculations and performs earned value analysis. Uses progress reports, baseline comparisons and other tools to identify performance variations in cost and schedule from the plan. Reviews project progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed upon schedule and cost. Assists the Project Manager and PDTs in understanding and resolving variations in cost or schedule performance using earned value reports and techniques. Assists PM and PDT in monitoring thresholds and issues in Primavera. Presents issues to the PDT for resolution. Assists the PDT in documenting issues, changes and lessons learned.

6.5 Develops local reports and procedures, utilizing the P2 reporting solutions and Enterprise Data Warehouse, to facilitate communication of scope, schedule, and budget status within the PDT and upward reporting of execution status to Project and Program Managers, through the supervisory chain of command. Documents and tests local procedures established to enhance effectiveness of the PDBP. Coordinates local reports with HNC and National points of contact to ensure consistency of management data and products.

6.6 TASKS

The following tasks shall be accomplished:

Task 1

Provide P2 data entry best-practice guidance and Quality Control Coordinate with PM and PDT

Task 2 Prepare WBS and Initial Schedule for all projects or task orders. Work with PM and

PDT to prepare WBS and initial schedule for all projects or task orders

Task 3 Prepare Schedule Templates, based on Acquisition Strategy. Anticipate preparation of

~5 Schedule Templates to coincide with ISPM business lines.

Task 4

Provide support to update P2 data and maintain Project Schedules.

Task 5 Conduct PM Training which shall include using the Schedule Guide that shows ISPM personnel how to operate the “Dashboard.” There shall be one (1) training session within the six (6) month Base period and two (2) training sessions within the 6-month Option period. Anticipate up to 75 people within the PDT(s) to be trained over the course of 3 training sessions.

Task 6

Develop an automated fully functioning “Dashboard” to quickly identify, i.e., send an e-mail to the ISPM leadership which may include 15 people. Dashboard capabilities shall include (A) notification of upcoming milestones within 30 days (B) missed project/task order schedule milestones (C) notification that 75% of the of the budget has been expended versus actual progress (earned value).

6.7 DELIVERABLES

Provide Monthly Progress Reports to the Contracting Officer and the COR Develop HNC ISPM Scheduler Guide Provide 10 hard copies of the HNC ISPM Scheduler Guide and electronic copies on CD in MS Word (.DOC) and Adobe (.PDF) formats Conduct PM Training with the COR and PDT using the published HNC ISPM

Scheduler Guide Develop an automated “Dashboard” to quickly identify missed project/task order schedule milestones Corporate Safety and Health Program Document within 10 days after award

7.0 PLACE(S) OF PERFORMANCE

Services will be provided on-site at US Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, or online, depending on current COVID-19 social distance protocols and Government mission requirements. No travel expenses are authored under this contract.

8.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this effort is date of award for a period of six (6) months, hereto referred to as the Base Period. This effort includes one 6-month option period, which may be bilaterally exercised by the Government. Each option period shall not exceed six (6) months in duration and are a continuation of initial services awarded. All terms and conditions applicable to the base period shall extend to the option(s) unless otherwise agreed upon.

Base Period (6 months) Option 1 (6 months)

9.0 SAFETY

The contractor is required to comply with all Federal, State, and Local safety and occupational health regulations (e.g., the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements (29 CFR 1910 and 1926) and installation/site requirements). All activities are anticipated to be administratively conducted within the constraints of an office setting.

Therefore, the Contractor's Corporate Safety and Health Document is required to be submitted for the Safety Plan. The Corporate Safety and Health Program Document shall be submitted to the contracting officer no later than ten (10) days after contract award. If the contractor must perform duties other than administrative/office type functions, such as a visit to a jobsite where work is being performed resulting in direct exposure to the work, additional documentation may be required. HNC Safety Office personnel can provide additional information if and when it is needed.

10.0 POINTS OF CONTACT/INVOICING

Government Points of Contact:

Project Manager Point of Contact Name: Chris Robbins Title: Special Projects Project Manager Email: Christopher.D.Robbins@usace.army.mil Office Phone: (256) 895-5825

Program Manager Point of Contact/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Name: Alonzo Andrews Title: Special Projects Program Manager Email: Alonzo.L.Andrews@usace.army.mil Office Phone: (256) 895-1766

Contracting Point of Contact Name: Tondra Madison Title: Special Projects Contracting Officer Email: Tondra.R.Madison@usace.army.mil Office Phone: (256) 895-1980

Technical Point of Contact Name: Arthur Martin Title: Director ISPM Email Address: Arthur.Martin.III@usace.army.mil Office Phone: (256) 895-1323

Name: Monty A. Spicer Title: Government Property Administrator, Plant Clearance Officer E-mail Address: Monty.Spicer@usace.army.mil Office Phone: (256) 895-8099

11.0 Delivery of Invoices

All invoices for this contract action shall be emailed to the following locations for processing:

SPPInvoice@usace.army.mil

Christopher.D.Robbins@usace.army.mil, Project Manager

Alonzo.L.Andrews@usace.army.mil, Program Manager, Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR)

12.1 Request for Payment: Electronic Invoice Requirements: Electronic invoice submissions must be created in black and white and in Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF) and comply with the requirements specified within this contract. Invoices larger than 10 megabytes in size will not be accepted through the e-mail process.

12.2 Invoice Processing Procedures: Invoices shall be submitted to the Designated COR identified on the purchase order. The review/acceptance of all supplies and services rendered as described will be approved by the COR. Upon receipt, the COR shall examine the invoice(s) for accuracy. The format for all invoices shall include but not be limited to the following:

- Name of Contractor (in SAM)

- Contract/ Task Order Number and contract line item; the order number, etc.- Invoice Number

- Period of Performance/date work performed, CLIN used, and unpaid balance

- Description; quantity; unit of measure; unit price and extended price of item

- Name/Address of official to where payment shall be sent (SAM address)

**NOTE** INVOICES MUST MATCH PURCHASES

CONTRACT/MODIFICATION IN DESCRIPTION. DEFECTIVE/DEFICIENT

INVOICES WILL BE REJECTED

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

1. At the Government’s request, please submit a Proposal for Project Scheduling Support Services Contract: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 475 Quality Square, Huntsville, AL; in strict accordance with the enclosed instructions and the Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated 19 August 2021. The proposal preparation costs shall not be paid for by the Government. The proposal shall be detailed and include enough information to permit a thorough review and analysis. The proposal shall discuss in detail the services that will be performed as defined by the enclosed PWS and should include discussion of each outlined evaluation criteria. The proposal is due date has been extended from 20 August 2021 to 27 August 2021. After receipt, the Government shall evaluate the proposal as outline in the evaluation criteria listed in this RFP.

2. Set Aside: This is a HUBZone Small Business set aside.

3. Basis of Award: The award shall be made utilizing the Best Value, which provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement, in accordance with FAR 2.101. The Government shall award a contract resulting from this solicitation that is the most advantageous to the Government. The Government also reserves the right to make no award.

4. Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Award.

5. Contract Term/Location: Period of Performance: The Period of Performance shall be a Base Period of Six (6) months and one Option Period (6 months). The work for this contract is located in Huntsville, Alabama.

6. Wage Determinations: The Department of Labor Service Contract Act Wage Determinations for this effort is 2015-4603 Revision No. 20, dated 20 July 2021. A copy of the wage determination is available at http://www.sam.gov. The labor rates in effect at the time of award shall remain in effect through completion of the project, unless modified due to an increase in the Department of Labor wage rates.

SECTION L

PROJECT SCHEDULER SERVICES SUPPORT CONTRACT

1. Your firm’s proposal shall be submitted no later than 3 PM CT Friday, 27 August 2021 via email to: Contract Specialist Ron Shepherd at Ronnie.D.Shepherd@usace.army.mil and the Contracting Officer Tondra Madison Tondra.R.Madison@usace.army.mil and Cc to CEHNC- CT-SpecialProjectsBranch@usace.army.mil. All questions must be submitted in writing to the individual(s) identified above no later than 12PM CST Tuesday, 17 August 2021.

2. AWARD TYPE: Firm Fixed Price.

3. NAICS: The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services.

4. ISSUING OFFICE:

US ARMY ENGINEERING & SUPPORT CENTER

475 Quality Circle Huntsville, AL 35806

5. PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: Submit a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) proposal for the effort described in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Failure to comply with ALL the directions provided herein shall result in an unsatisfactory rating of the proposal.

a. All proposal documents when printed shall fit on 8 x 11-inch paper to include spreadsheets (with appropriate page breaks, headers, and footers). The proposal shall be, at a minimum, 12-point font (8 point is acceptable for Tables/Graphics). All documents and spreadsheets shall include the Contractor Name’s as it appears in SAM, contact name, email, and phone number of the firm able to negotiate and sign on behalf of the entity, PWS/SOW Title, and Date. Ensure your Technical proposal is submitted in Adobe

PDF.

b. Spreadsheets shall be submitted as unlocked Microsoft Excel documents and include all formulas, functions, macros, computations, or equations used to compete the proposed amounts. For each workbook, all Rows, Columns, Cells, and Worksheets must be visible.

Zero heigh with zero width rows and columns in Worksheets are not acceptable.

Worksheet cells formatted with the font color equal to the fill color are not acceptable.

Failure to provide fully functional excel spreadsheets in the proposal may result in your proposal being rejected. Single sided submittals shall count as one (1) page and double side pages shall count as two (2). Only Factor 1 has a page limitation, which is 50 pages.

Offerors are cautioned not to attempt to circumvent the page limitation on the technical submittal by including additional technical information, assumptions, or limitations in the price submittal. If the page limitation is exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal. Inclusion of additional terms or conditions not in the solicitation may cause the proposal to be rejected if the contracting officer considers the additional terms and conditions objectionable or contrary to the interests of the Government.

c. Identify the primary and alternate project points of contacts (POCs) for this effort.

Include the following POC information: Name, office telephone numbers, mobile telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses.

Assumptions and Clarifications: ALL assumptions and clarifications shall be provided in the technical proposal.

SECTION M

Evaluation Factors Evaluation factors are listed in descending order of importance. Factor One (1) Technical Capability is the most important factor and is more important than Factor Two (2) Price/Price Related. Factor Two (2) Price and Price Related is more important than Factor Three (3) Past Performance. Factor Three (3) Past Performance is the least important factor. Factors 1 and 2, when combined, are significantly more important than Factor 3 – Past Performance.

Volume 1, FACTOR 1: Technical Capability

Factor 1 consists of three elements that are not individually weighted or rated. The following three elements contribute equally to the overall rating of Factor 1: technical approach, personnel qualifications, and experience.

Element 1, Tab A – Technical Approach The Government will evaluate the offeror’s proposed technical approach for accomplishing the technical requirements outlined in PWS Sections 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, and 6.6. The offeror must provide a detailed narrative of its methodology to accomplish each of these requirements.

This narrative must also address how the offeror plans to meet the requirements of FAR 52.219- 14, Limitation on Subcontracting. If any of the technical requirements above will be subcontracted, the offeror shall identify the requirements and provide narrative on how they will be managed

Element 2, Tab B – Personnel Qualifications See PWS Section 3.4

Element 3, Tab C – Experience

Offerors shall submit documentation of three past (completed within the last 36 months of the issuance of the RFP) or current projects (with at least one invoice paid) with similar scope, magnitude, and complexity to the work described in the PWS. Offerors shall not include introductory language in their proposal describing general experience. If the offeror submits more than three (3) projects, the Government will only review and consider the first three listed in the proposal. Each project narrative must include the following information:

Contract title Project Manager, including name, company name, phone number, and email address Contract number to include the Task Order / Delivery Order number Contract type Contract value Date of award Period of Performance Brief narrative (no longer than two pages) describing the nature and complexity of the work Role of the offeror (prime or subcontractor) and percent of the total contract value Government Point of Contact (POC) including name, phone number, and email address.

The Government POCs provided may be contacted by the Government as part of the evaluation of past performance.

The Government will assign the following adjectival ratings when evaluating Factor 1: Technical

Adjectival Rating Description Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at leaset one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding og the requirements, and /or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is unawardable.

Volume 2, FACTOR 2: Price

Price will not be an adjectivally rated criterion. The Government will evaluate all aspects of the price proposal for fairness and reasonableness for providing the best value to the Government.

Offerors who are found to be unreasonably high may be considered unacceptable and may be rejected on that basis. The Government will only award the required contract if a fair and reasonable price can be obtained. A realism analysis will not be performed.

Labor rates contained in proposals must meet or exceed the approved Department of Labor rates for this category of work. The Offeror shall submit a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for this effort.

The Government will add the prices for the base six (6) month-period and the one (1) optional six (6) month-period and include an option to extend services via FAR clause 52.217-8 to calculate the total evaluated price.

Volume 3, Past Performance

The Offeror is required to submit three (3) projects. To be considered recent, work on a project must have occurred in the last 5 years. To be considered relevant, the project must be similar in size and scope to the work described in the Performance Work Statement.

The Government will conduct a performance-based risk assessment based on the offeror’s past performance of the projects submitted in response to Factor 1, Element 3, Experience. The Government reserves the right to consider any additional past performance information available.

Sources of past performance information may include the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), or any other past performance information available. After reviewing past performance information, the Contracting Officer will document the findings.

The following Relevancy and Confidence ratings will be used in the evaluation of the contractors past performance.

After a relevancy rating has been assigned, the Government will consider relevant projects and will assign asn overall performance confidence rating to the proposal as indicated below.

In conducting a performance confidence assessment, each offeror shall be assigned one of the ratings from the Performance Confidence Assessment table. (Reference FAR 15.305(2))

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Past Performance Relevancy Ratings Rating Description

Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Performance Confidence Assessments Rating Description

Substantial Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Limited Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence (Neutral)

No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.