W9133L17R0004-0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

1. The purpose of this amendment is to issue respones to offeror submitted questions. These questions and responses are hereby incorporated into this solicitation as attachment J-6.

2. The list of attachments at section L.1.1.6 is revised to reflect new attachments.

3. See ensuing pages for additional detail.

4. Provision K. 52.204-8 has been edited to reflect the correct NAICS code for this requirement.

5. Attachments 3 and 5 are replaced in their entirety.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Dec-2016

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 W9133L-17-R-0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Nov-2016

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 is extended, X 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

13-Dec-2016

CODE

NGB-AQ - W9133L

111 SOUTH GEORGE MASON DR

BLDG. 2, 4TH FLOOR

ARLINGTON VA 22204-1373

W9133L 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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See Item 6

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W9133L-17-R-0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Global Changes

CLIN 0001 -- CLIN 3003

The SIC code 9999 has been added.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The Acceptance/Inspection Schedule for CLIN 3003 has been changed from:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

N/A N/A N/A Government

To:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

Destination Government Destination Government

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

The following have been modified:

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (APR 2016)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 611430.

(2) The small business size standard is $11,000,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-2; Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(vi) 52.209-5; Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding elinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(viii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(ix) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xi) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xvi) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xvii) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xviii) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,533, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $77,533 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xix) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 5.

(xx) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxi) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxii) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. Questions regarding this RFP shall be in writing and directed via e-mail to lydia.c.jensen.mil@mail.mil and leslie.smith28.civ@mail.mil. All correspondence shall reference the RFP. The cut-off for questions is 08 December 2016 at 12:00 PM EDT. All questions will be answered electronically so that all the offerors will see both the https://www.acquisition.gov/ mailto:lydia.c.jensen.mil@mail.mil question and the answer. However, the identity of the person/company asking the question will not be disclosed. All offerors are cautioned to not directly or indirectly disclose their intended proposal strategy.

1.1 Offerors are notified that the Government will not reimburse costs incurred for RFP preparation, which includes pre-award site visits.

1.2 The proposal evaluation and discussion procedures FAR 15.3 Source Selection apply to this acquisition. The Government will conduct evaluations using the best value trade-off approach.

1.3 The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

1.4 The offeror shall submit an unclassified proposal which demonstrates its ability to perform and meet the requirements in the PWS.

1.5 Proposals shall conform to all the requirements of this RFP. Failure to conform may result in the proposal being rejected and no longer considered for award.

1.6 If the value of this contract is expected to exceed $10,000,000, the offeror shall be in compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity regulations before award of the resultant contract. The offeror shall ensure the firm is on the Department of Labor EEO National Pre-Award Registry or that you can provide verification of EEO compliance if requested by the government. See http://www.dol-esa.gov/preaward/pa_reg.html for more information. This registry is updated every two years and it does not provide information on the Parent Organization or other facility locations that have not been reviewed.

1.7 The National Guard has determined this effort to be professional services. The Department of Labor has concurred with this determination. For ancillary labor categories proposed that are non-exempt from the Service Contract Act (SCA) under this contract, price using the wage determination for the specific location the individual will be assigned. Go to www.wdol.gov to locate the applicable wage determination. All proposals submitted in response to this RFP shall reflect the use of current, updated fringe benefit rates. The contractor’s wage rate shall comply with the Department of Labor (DOL) wage rate minimum requirements for the area in which the work is to be done. The contractor shall specify the city, state, and country in which the work will take place. This is necessary so that the appropriate DOL rates can be provided. Where multiple places of performance apply, provide a separate wage determination for each place of performance that is required under this RFP.

1.8 Travel will be on a cost reimbursable basis and must be authorized in advance in accordance with the requirements of the performance work statement. Contractor travel costs, consistent with FAR 31.205-46 may be submitted for reimbursement. The contractor will not be reimbursed for travel within a 50-mile radius of the designated place of performance. An estimated travel cost per contract year has been incorporated into Attachment Three (3) of this solicitation. All offerors shall use this estimated travel cost for the development of their proposal.

Fee on travel is not authorized.

1.9 Offerors are not authorized to include in RFPs citations for, or linkages to, websites.

1.10 The length of the offeror’s response to this RFP is limited, as identified below. Take extreme care and attention to ensure that all required documents are included in the proposal. Additional terms and conditions, letters of consent, past performance questionnaires and resumes are not included in the calculation of page limits.

Information submitted beyond the page limitations, identified below, will not be evaluated and may be considered cause for rejection of the proposal:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/15.htm http://www.dol-esa.gov/preaward/pa_reg.html http://www.wdol.gov/

Section Page Limitation Volume I, Technical (Factor 1) 50 + 10 page Quality Control Plan Volume II, Past Performance (Factor 2) 10 for the prime contractor + 2 pages for each major subcontractor Volume III, Cost/Price (Factor 3) Unlimited

1.11 By responding to this solicitation, the offeror agrees to meet all the requirements incorporated herein, and agrees to all the terms, conditions, and provisions.

1.12 The offeror is called to the RFP closing date and time of 19 December 2016, 12:00 PM EDT. It is the offeror’s responsibility to assure its proposal is received by the date and time specified above. In accordance with FAR 15.208, if the proposal is not received at the initial point of entry to the Government (received through web based system or e-mail) by the exact date and time specified above, it will be determined late and may not be evaluated.

Proposal, as the term is used here, means ALL volumes and/or parts of the proposal.

1.13 The Government will only accept electronic submissions. Should the Government want to print the volumes of the proposal, the submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Each volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume shall be sequentially numbered from 1 to ‘x’, with ‘x’ being the final page of the volume, inclusive of all appendices and attachments. Proposal shall conform to the following characteristics:

Margins – Top, Bottom, Left, Right – 1” Gutter – 0” From Edge – Header, Footer 0.5” Page Size, Width – 8.5” Page Size, Height – 11” Font: Arial Font Size: 12 pt for text. (8-12 pt for charts, tables and illustrations).

Font Size for Charts, Illustrations and Tables: No less than 8 pt Format: Adobe PDF (Except for Price Model).

NOTE: 11X17 folded pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations; however, each 11X17 page counts as two pages.

1.14 Ensure that all volumes are submitted in response to this proposal. Failure to do so may result in your proposal not being considered. The proposal shall be structured in a manner that clearly addresses the requirements for this RFP. Responses that are overly verbose or include marketing material are not desired.

1.15 Web Based Submissions:

The offeror is required to submit the RFP electronically, via the U. S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) (https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/Welcome.aspx). When submitting proposals to AMRDEC, the offeror will need to specifically authorize access to the proposals to the following persons:

Mr. Leslie Smith III, Contract Specialist, leslie.smith28.civ@mail.mil LTC Lydia C. Jensen, Contracting Officer, lydia.c.jensen.mil@mail.mil

1.16 List of Attachments:

J-1. Price Model J-2. Facility Clearance Worksheet J-3. Staffing Plan J-4. Past Performance Questionnaire J-5. PWS Technical Exhibits 3-15 J-6. Offeror Questions and Government Responses https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/Welcome.aspx mailto:leslie.smith28.civ@mail.mil mailto:lydia.c.jensen.mil@mail.mil

2.0. Volume 1, Technical

2.1.. Technical Approach. The offeror shall submit their Technical Approach with respect to the following:

2.1.1. Task Implementation and Execution Approach – The offeror shall outline in detail its approach and ability to effectively and efficiently implement and accomplish the requirements specified in Section 5 of the PWS. The offeror shall also detail the necessary elements of transition and assumption of responsibility for providing services which will meet all contractual requirements as of the first day of the period of performance.

2.1.2. Staffing Approach - Describe in detail the approach for staffing and managing personnel assigned to support the requirements described in the PWS, inclusive of any initial or ongoing training. The offeror shall provide all information required by FAR 52.222-46 -- Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees. The offeror shall describe its’ fringe benefit plan in detail, particularly with respect to corporate paid time off (leave) policies, ensuring that the level of effort proposed is reasonable in light of anticipated leave during the period of performance.

If an offeror intends to utilize telecommuting in the performance of the requirements, it shall include a detailed telecommuting plan which will mitigate any risk to schedule, performance or the safeguarding of information which is inherent in such activities.

2.1.3. Proposed Personnel – The offeror shall provide a breakdown and discussion of all personnel proposed to support the execution of the requirement. The offer shall provide a resume of all proposed personnel and describe all proposed labor resources, which include labor category, hours per labor category and qualifications of all proposed.

The offeror shall include in this portion of its proposal a staffing plan based on the format provided at Attachment 3.

2.1.4 Quality Control – The offeror shall provide a Quality Control Plan which identifies how the offeror intends achieve and maintain quality performance standards listed in the performance requirements summary and the PWS.

This plan shall also outline how the offeror intends to develop and implement procedures and controls to identify, prevent and ensure non-recurrence of defective services.

2.1.5 SECRET Facility Clearance: In order for an Offeror/subcontractor/managing partner to request and sponsor an individual employee's SECRET Security Clearance to perform the functions identified in the DD 254, the Offeror/subcontractor/ managing partner shall possess a SECRET Facility Clearance prior to this RFP closing date.

Therefore, the Offeror shall complete and submit Attachment 2 - Facility Clearance Worksheet. The Facility Clearance Worksheet shall include a list of proposed subcontractor(s) and/or the managing partner that shall require a SECRET Facility Clearance in accordance with PWS paragraph 4.2. The Offeror shall also include the name of its company or managing partner of a partnership, joint venture, or limited liability company that possesses the SECRET Facility Clearance if the Offeror is a newly formed partnership, joint venture, or limited liability company.

The Contracting Officer will verify the Offeror and the subcontractor(s) and/or managing partner identified on the Facility Clearance Worksheet possesses a SECRET Facility Clearance via the Defense Security Services (DSS) Industrial Security Facilities Database (ISFD).

2.1.5(a) The CAGE code listed on the Facility Clearance Worksheet shall be the CAGE code of the entity that possesses the SECRET Facility Clearance. If the CAGE code for the Offeror, managing partner, or subcontractor, stated on the Facility Clearance Worksheet does not possess a SECRET Facility Clearance, the offeror will be found noncompliant. The offeror's proposal will not be further evaluated and will not be further considered for award.

3.0. Volume 2, Past Performance-

3.1 This volume shall contain past performance information regarding similar contracts which the period of performance has taken place within three (3) years of the closing date of this RFP. Offerors should limit additional past performance information in response to this RFP to the minimum necessary to recent/relevant performance.

This volume shall not exceed 10 pages, plus up to two (2) additional pages for each major subcontractor.

3.1.1 Section 1 – Contract Descriptions. This section shall include the following information in the following format.

(a) Contractor/Subcontractor place of performance, CAGE Code and DUNS Number. If the work was performed as a subcontractor, also provide the name of the prime contractor and Point of Contact (POC) within the prime contractor organization (name, and current address, e-mail address, and telephone and fax numbers).

(b) Government contracting activity, and current address, Procuring Contracting Officer’s name, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(c) Government’s technical representative/COR and current email address, telephone and fax numbers.

(d) Government contract administration activity and the Administrative Contracting Officer’s name, and current e-mail address, telephone and fax number.

(e) Government contract administration activity’s Pre-Award Monitor’s name, and current e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(f) Contract Number and, in the case of Indefinite Delivery type contracts, GSA contracts, and Blanket

Purchase Agreements, include Delivery Order Numbers.

(g) Contract Type (specific type such as Fixed-Price (FP), Cost Reimbursement (CR), Time & Material

(T&M), etc.). In the case of Indefinite Delivery contracts, indicate specific type (Requirements, Definite Quantity, and Indefinite Quantity) and secondary contract type (FP, CR, T&M, etc.).

(h) Awarded price/cost.

(i) Final or projected final price/cost.

(j) Original delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion or work.

(k) Final or projected final, delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion of work.

3.1.2 Section 2 – Performance. Offerors shall provide a specific narrative explanation of each contract listed in Section 1, Contract Description, describing the objectives achieved and detailing how the effort is relevant to the requirement of this RFP.

(a) For any contracts that did not/do not meet original schedule or technical performance requirements, provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for the shortcomings and any corrective action(s) taken to avoid recurrence. The offerors shall list each time the delivery schedule was revised and provide an explanation of why the revision was necessary. All Requests for Deviation and Requests for Waiver shall be addressed with respect to causes and corrective actions. The offerors shall also provide copy of any Cure Notices or Show Cause Letters received on each contract listed and a description of any corrective action implemented by the offeror or proposed subcontractor. The offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination.

3.1.3 Section 3 – Subcontracts. Offerors shall provide an outline of how the effort required by the RFP will be assigned for performance within the offeror’s corporate entity and among the proposed subcontractors. The information provided for the prime offeror and each proposed major subcontractor must include the entire company name, company address, CAGE Code, DUNS Number and type of work to be performed by citing the applicable Government PWS subparagraph number. This includes all subcontractors who will be providing critical services or whose subcontract is for more than 10% of the total proposed cost/price. This section will further include written consent of major subcontractors to allow the disclosure of their subcontractor’s past performance information to the Offeror.

3.1.4 Past Performance Questionnaire/Information Sources. The Government will directly acquire information from systems such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) in order to obtain information regarding the quality of past performance. For all contracts identified in Section 3.1.1 where a Contract Performance Assessment Report is not available, a Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 4) must be completed and submitted . The offeror shall complete Part I of the Past Performance Questionnaire and e-mail the questionnaire to either the Government contracting activity OR the technical representative responsible for the past/current contract.

The Government POCs shall be instructed to coordinate and electronically complete only one copy of Part II and Part III of the questionnaire for each contract. Should the soliciting contracting office receive two responses for one proposed past performance record, the soliciting contracting office will only review the first response received.

POCs shall be instructed to e-mail the entire questionnaire to the soliciting Contracting Office no later than the proposal due date, to the email addresses listed in 1.15. The offeror shall e-mail to the soliciting Contracting Office a list of all the POC’s who were sent a questionnaire. The Government must receive this list no later than the proposal due date. The POC List shall be submitted in Word for Windows Table Format to include the following fields:

Solicitation Number; Company Name; Contract Number; Government Agency; POC Last Name, First Name; POC Title; POC Telephone Number; POC E-mail Address; and Date E-Mail to POC (month/day).

4. Volume 3, Cost/Price: The offeror shall submit its price model (Attachment 1) in Microsoft Excel format, utilizing any of the following versions: Microsoft Office 2000, 2007, or Office XP. Spreadsheets shall be sent in a file format that includes all formulas, macro, and format information. Print image is not acceptable. The offeror shall at a minimum complete the Price Model provided at Attachment 1 to this RFP and provide additional detail necessary to verify compliance with any applicable wage determination and the provisions of FAR 52.222-46 Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees. Any specific narrative regarding Volume Three (3) shall be submitted via a separate document in the form of Adobe PDF. All proposed subcontractors are required to complete tab I.a.6. within the Price Model provided at Attachment 1 of this RFP. In order to maintain the integrity of proprietary cost and pricing information, offerors shall ensure proposed subcontractors submit the completed tab directly to the Government in accordance with the submission instructions. Prime offerors shall not include subcontracted labor within their own tab I.a.6. The subcontractor shall ensure that they clearly delineate within tab I.a.6 the name of the subcontractor and the name of the prime contractor which they are subcontracted to. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that all proposed subcontractors submit this required information in compliance with the closing date and time listed within this RFP. Any late submissions to the subcontractor’s tab I.a.6. will render the prime contractor’s proposal late. It is the responsibility of the prime contractor to ensure that the subcontractor’s proposed fully burdened rates, labor categories and other non-proprietary data are accurate within the prime contractor’s proposal. Modifications to the labels of indirect rate categories and related formulas within the price model are permitted only to the extent necessary to conform to the offeror’s accounting practices. The contractor is solely responsible for the completion of the price model in its entirety and in a manner that reflects current, accurate and complete information concerning proposed pricing.

4.1. The Government will not directly price or pay for phase in and phase out periods. The offeror shall also address the Contractor Manpower Reporting requirement (if applicable). The contractor shall identify and explain any exceptions or deviations. Additionally, please identify any assumptions used in the RFP preparation.

4.2. Additionally, if proposing subcontractors, the offeror shall explicitly detail on its Cost/Price proposal the amount of work subcontracted, in terms of both dollars and percentage.

4.3The offeror shall also provide evidence of financial capability in order to ensure the offeror is responsible in accordance with FAR 9.104

5 . DISCUSSIONS

5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals. Should discussions take place, all offerors in the competitive range will be allowed a minimum of 14 calendar days to submit Final Proposal Revisions.

5.2 DISCUSSION SCHEDULING. If discussions are conducted, the Contracting Officer will schedule the discussion sessions, and each offeror will be notified of the time and place at least three (3) business days prior to their discussion session. Appropriate security clearances should be provided by the offerors in sufficient time to process the requests. The Contracting Officer will provide additional instructions with the notification. The discussion sessions will take place via teleconference or at a facility of the Government’s choosing in the Arlington, VA area.

(End of Summary of Changes)