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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 incorporate language regarding new submission method of DoD Safe for proposal submission.

Changes are made in blue font. Questions and Answ ers w ill be incorporated in the next amendment.

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 13-Apr-2022

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 W91QF422R0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Mar-2022

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-Apr-2022

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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See Item 6

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AN

List of RFP Attachments (All separately attached)

Attachment 1: CAC Omnibus MA IDIQ PWS Attachment 2: DD Form 254 Attachment 3: Wage Determination for Fort Leavenworth, KS Attachment 4: Past Performance Cover Letter and Questionnaire Attachment 5: Pricing Workbook Attachment 6: DoD Safe Instruction Guide

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

L.1 Proposal Submittal and Inquiries:

L.1.1. All offerors are required to submit proposals prior to the closing date and time identified in block 9 on the SF 33 in accordance with the instructions provided below. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. By submitting a proposal, the Offeror is representing that its firm is capable and committed to performing all the requirements specified in the solicitation.

L.1.2. Each volume shall be submitted electronically through the required medium DoD SAFE at https://safe.apps.mil/ (see RFP Attachment 6 for User Guide). Please send the Contract Specialist, Nicola Cicolini (nicola.cicolini2.civ@army.mil), the name and email of the proposal Point of Contact (POC) no earlier than 18 April 2022 and no later than 28 April 2022. An autogenereated email will be sent from DOD SAFE to that individual with a link to submit proposal documents. Each volume shall be clearly labeled with its Title and Volume Number. Any portion of the proposal that is changed (as a result of negotiations or requested proposal revisions) should be annotated and dated appropriately. It is acceptable to submit proposals as a ZIP file through DoD SAFE as the system restricts document quantities during submission. Note, the Offeror shall not submit proposals via email to the MICC Eustis Points of Contact. Electronic submissions via email will not be accepted. 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. Proposals 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 Offeror’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 email shall not exceed 20 megabytes. Offerors are encouraged to add Delivery and Read receipts to emails, and/or follow up with the individuals below to ensure the Government’s receipt of proposals. The Government will not accept proposals via Zip file 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. Reserved. 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 Specialists and Contracting Officer. Submit your proposal and address questions or concerns regarding this solicitation, including the attachments, to:

Mr. Nicola Cicolini, Contract Specialist, (nicola.cicolini2.civ@army.mil, (757) 501-8140) Mr. Matthew Pearston, Contract Specialist

(matthew.a.pearston.civ@army.mil, (757) 501-8131) Ms. Christina Crawley, Contracting Officer, (christina.m.crawley.civ@army.mil, (757) 501-8122)

L.1.4. Questions.

L.1.4.1. All questions regarding this solicitation and its attachments shall be submitted in writing via email by 10:00 AM ET on Monday, 11 April 2022. All questions shall identify the Government source document its page and paragraph number. Offerors shall submit all Questions in one consolidated document. The Government discourages multiple submissions of questions from a single offeror. Questions must be sent to the email addresses provided in paragraph L.1.3. Questions shall be sent to the following individuals:

Mr. Nicola Cicolini, Contract Specialist, (nicola.cicolini2.civ@army.mil, (757) 501-8140)

Mr. Matthew Pearston, Contract Specialist (matthew.a.pearston.civ@army.mil, (757) 501-8131)

Ms. Christina Crawley, Contracting Officer, (christina.m.crawley.civ@army.mil, (757) 501-8122)

L.1.4.2. The Government will practice discretion over the appropriateness of questions. 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, or any information that is for Government use only. The Government reserves the right not to respond to any questions received concerning this solicitation after the questions receipt date above. Accordingly, offerors are encouraged to carefully review all solicitation requirements and submit questions to the Government as early as possible.

L.2. General Instructions:

L.2.1. This procurement will be solicited using restricted competition procedures (Total Small Business Set-Aside) and will be conducted using formal source selection (negotiated) procedures as delineated in FAR Subpart 15.3, Source Selection. Offers will be evaluated using the criteria under Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award, Noncompliance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements may hinder 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. The Offer. The submission of the documentation specified below constitutes the offeror's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP, concurrence with the PWS, and the proposed contract type. Any exceptions to the terms and conditions outlined in these documents will be identified in accordance with the instructions provided in para L.4.1.1.

L.2.4. These instructions prescribe the format for the proposal and describe the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. They are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals.

L.2.5. 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.2.6. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the Governmentwide Point of Entry website at https://sam.gov/. Potential offerors are encouraged to follow the notice and subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

L.2.7. Debriefings. The Contracting Officer will notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range, whereupon the offeror may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. The Contracting Officer will notify unsuccessful offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR 15.506. 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.2.8. Period for Acceptance of Offerors. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 270 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Should the Government open discussions the acceptance period may be extended. Note: The Government has been experiencing an uncharacteristically large volume of proposals in response to its solicitations. Source Selection times have taken longer than usual.

L.2.9. Proposal Narrative Content. The Government does not seek Offeror proposals that restate or closely mimic requirements described in the PWS or Evaluation Criteria. A statement of intent to perform does not reflect understanding of the requirements or capability to perform. Asserted capability and/or intent to meet the requirements shall be supported by detailed descriptions of approach the contractor will use in performing this requirement.

L.2.10. Upon receipt of proposals and subsequent revisions the contracting office will review them for compliance with Section L submission requirements or Discussion response instructions, if discussions are opened. A proposal may be determined not in compliance with the material requirements of the solicitation when (1) any proposal volume is not compliant with Section L submission requirements or Discussion instructions or (2) Volume II-IV content is not compliant with paragraph L.2.9 above.

L.3. Proposal Preparation Instructions:

L.3.1. Offeror’s proposal shall consist of four (4) separate volumes. Proposals that do not follow the required volume content may be rejected as not in compliance with the material requirements of the solicitation and, thus, be ineligible for award. This information shall be provided in the format below:

Volume I: General Volume II: Mission Capability Volume III: Past Performance Volume IV: Price

L.3.2. Offeror’s proposal shall be organized as depicted in Table L.1 below.

Table L.1. Volume Organization Volume Title Page Limits Document Format

I General: None Word or PDF

L.3.3. Cover Sheet. Each volume shall contain a cover sheet clearly identifying the volume number, title, solicitation number, date, the Offeror's name, DUNS number, Cage Code, and Business Size.

L.3.4. Page Dimensions. All pages of an Offeror’s proposal shall meet these page dimension requirements. A page dimension is 8 ½” x 11” and shall use a 1” margin on the top and bottom and ¾” side margin. Page dimensions do not apply to Offeror’s proposal Volume IV, Tab C – Attachment 5, Pricing Workbook. Any page larger than the specified dimension will be counted as multiple pages when page counts are limited by Table L.1.

L.3.5. Text Requirements. Proposal text shall be single spaced and use black font (Black font requirement does not apply to tables, graphics, headings, subheadings, photos, etc., Company stationary, or logos). Proposal text shall be in a 12-point font size and no less than 8-point size for illustrations, graphics, figures, exhibits, and tables.

L.3.6. Page Numbering. All pages within a Volume shall be numbered in consecutive order and identify the Volume and Tab, if applicable (for example, “Vol. I – Tab A - page 1 of 20”). The Government may exercise its discretion in counting pages when a proposal has a page numbering ambiguity.

L.3.7. Page Marking. 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.

Tab A – Table of Contents/Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Tab B – Exceptions/Assumptions (if applicable) Tab C – Completed SF 33 Cover page Tab D – Section K, Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors Tab E – Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of

Interest (OCI) (FAR 9.5) Tab F – Subcontractor Information Tab G – Compliance with DD Form 254 (RFP

Attachment 2) II Mission Capability (Factors 1 and 2):

Tab A – Table of Contents/ Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Tab B – List of Tables and Drawings Tab C – Cross Reference Matrix Tab D – Factor 1, Staffing & Management Approach Tab E – Factor 2, Specialized Experience and

Technical Approach

None for Tabs A – C;

35 pages total between Tabs

D and E

Word or PDF

III Past Performance (Factor 3):

Tab A – Table of Contents/ Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms Tab B – Consent Letters Tab C – Commercial Client Authorization Letters Tab D – Organizations Structure Change History Tab E – Past Performance References

None for Tabs A – D;

10 pages for Tab E

Word or PDF

IV Price (Factor 4):

Tab A – Table of Contents/ Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms Tab B – Price Narrative Tab C – RFP Attachment 5, Pricing Workbook Tab D – Total Compensation Plan for Professional

Employees

None Narrative in Word or PDF, and pricing workbook in Excel

L.3.8. Cross-referencing. Cross references shall be used to preclude unnecessary duplication of data between sections of a Volume. Offerors may generally not cross-reference between Volumes.

L.3.9. Page Limits. The Offeror’s proposal shall comply with the page limits described in Table 1 above. Should a tab or volume’s page limit be exceeded, the pages that exceed the limit shall not be read or evaluated.

L.3.9.1. The page limit includes appendices, charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, embedded documents, drawings, etc. Pages will be counted if they contain any other information, i.e., diagrams, extraneous data, etc.

L.3.9.2. The following page content does not count towards a Volume’s page limit: covers for volumes, tables of contents, glossary of abbreviations and acronyms, indices, title pages, list of tables and drawings, cross references matrices, signed teaming agreements, Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs), Consent Letters, and Client Authorization Letters. Pages marked “This page intentionally left blank” will not count towards page limits.

L.3.10. 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.3.11. 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. This may be provided in the Table of Contents.

L.3.12. Changes. The Government will not accept any changes to the 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).

L.3.13. File Naming. File names should be “Company Name – Volume # – Initial Submission”. File name of later submissions (if necessary), shall be “Company Name – Volume # – Revision X.”

L.3.14. If Discussions become necessary, page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notice (EN).

The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in Discussions cover letters that informs Offerors that Discussions are open and include ENs.

L.3.15. Documents submitted in PDF format shall be text-searchable. A searchable PDF file is a PDF file that includes text that can be searched upon using the standard Adobe Reader “search” functionality.

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.

L.4.1.1. TAB B, Exceptions/Assumptions/ Deviations (if required) – If the offeror finds it necessary to take exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror shall clearly identify the applicable Volume and exceptions with a complete explanation of why the exception was taken, what benefit accrues to the Government (if any), and its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Offerors are cautioned that taking an exception, making assumptions which differ from the Government’s, or deviating from the Solicitation requirements, may render the offer ineligible for award.

L.4.1.1.1. Exception Definition: Objection to solicitation content. Offerors shall provide the solicitation document, page number, paragraph number, and narrative for individual solicitation content the Offeror finds objectionable.

L.4.1.1.2 Assumption Definition: Offeror’s facts used to address solicitation requirements. Offerors shall provide the solicitation document, page number, paragraph number, and narrative that describes why Offeror considers the facts used to make assumptions were necessary to develop its proposal.

L.4.1.1.3 Deviation Definition: Offeror departs from solicitation requirements. Offerors shall provide the solicitation document, page number, paragraph number, and narrative that describes why Offeror determined it was necessary to deviate from a solicitation requirement.

L.4.1.2. TAB C, Completed SF 33 Cover page - Offerors are required to submit a fully completed SF 33 Cover page 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 Offeror 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 representative with the authority to make decisions with respect to your proposal, negotiate with the Government, and who can obligate your company contractually.

L.4.1.3. TAB D, Section K (Representation, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors) – The Offeror shall ensure that Section K is submitted and thoroughly completed with all blocks in each certification/representation completed.

L.4.1.4. TAB E, Organizational and Consultant Conflict of Interest (OCI) – The Offeror shall disclose all organizational and/or personal conflicts of interest to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible so that potential conflicts can be analyzed in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.5.

L.4.1.5. TAB F, Subcontractor Information. The Offeror shall disclose all teaming partners/subcontractors the Offeror proposes using for performance of services. The Offeror shall provide the following information for all proposed teaming partners/subcontractors: Company Name, address, CAGE Code, DUNS number, and business size and socio-economic status. A copy of the joint venture agreement IAW 13 CFR 125.8 shall be submitted with the proposal. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may eliminate the proposal from further consideration.

For 8(a) or 8(a) joint venture, the Offeror shall ensure that it complies with the applicable requirements of 13 CFR Part 124 respectively.

L.4.1.6. TAB G, Adherence to DD Form 254. The Offeror shall state its Level of Facility Clearance (FCL) and any other information required by Attachment 2, DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. In accordance with PWS para C.1.10.6, the contractor shall possess and maintain a SECRET facility clearance from the Defense Security Service (DSS). If the Offeror does not have the appropriate FCL at time of proposal submission or a certified statement from DSS that the FCL will be granted prior to the ordering period beginning, the proposal will not be evaluated and the Offeror will be excluded from the competitive range determination, if discussions are held, or will not be considered for award if the Government makes award from initial proposal submission.

L.4.2. Volume II – MISSION CAPABILITY (Factors 1 – 2)

L.4.2.1 The Mission Capability/Risk Volume shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims in the Offeror’s proposal. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. 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.

L.4.2.2. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors simply providing general statements or paraphrasing /parroting the PWS in whole or in any part shall result in a rating of unacceptable as it does not adequately demonstrate the Offeror’s approach and capability to perform the requirements identified in the performance work statement. Statements that the offeror understands, can, or will comply with the PWS (including referenced publications, technical data, etc.); statements paraphrasing the PWS or parts thereof (including applicable publications, technical data, etc.); and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered unacceptable.

Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired. Volume II shall not include any pricing information.

L.4.2.3. The Mission Capability Volume shall, at a minimum, be prepared in a format consistent with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) (RFP Attachment 1) and the evaluation criteria for award set forth 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 contractor’s technical competence and ability to comply with the contract task requirements specified in the PWS. The offeror shall address as specifically as possible the actual procedures and methodologies it will use for accomplishing the PWS tasks. The volume shall be organized as shown in Table L.1 above and further defined below:

L.4.2.4. TAB D – Factor 1 – Staffing & Management Approach. The Offeror shall provide a comprehensive Staffing and Management Plan that demonstrates the Offeror’s clear understanding and ability to successfully perform the PWS staffing and management requirements. The Offerors plan shall demonstrate it’s:

Approach to providing qualified personnel to successfully perform services in all FAs Ability to staff, recruit, and retain a sufficient number of personnel with the required, expertise and training

(as identified in Attachment 1 of the PWS) capable of successfully completing the mission requirements.

Timeline for fully staffing a task order within 30 days of task order award.

Methods and processes to reduce personnel turnover and retain qualified personnel Process to replace personnel within 5 business days of departure Ability to manage multiple active task orders covering a wide variety of FAs in multiple locations simultaneously with new TO proposal submissions;

Ability to manage subcontractors and/or teaming partners, and their integration into the overall structure;

and, Process to monitor personnel compliance with security, training, and qualification requirements

The Offeror’s plan shall also include:

Resumes for the proposed program manager and alternate. Resumes shall clearly depict the minimum qualifications for these positions as identified in Attachment 1 of the PWS.

Its organizational summary chart and narrative that details the organizational structure to be used to manage performance at the MAIDIQ and task order level. The narrative shall delineate lines of management authority, supervision, span of control, and accountability for the management and oversight of the MAIDIQ. The structure shall include subcontractors and/or teaming partners, if applicable.

L.4.2.5. TAB E – Factor 2 – Specialized Experience and Technical Approach. The Offeror shall provide its proposed methodology to perform PWS FAs 1, 2, and 4. The proposed methodology shall demonstrate the Offeror’s specialized experience, clear understanding, and capability to successfully perform each requirement outlined in the PWS for the specified FAs. The Offeror’s methodology shall also clearly demonstrate its ability to and experience performing in accordance with the specified regulations in each of the specified FAs. The Offeror’s experience shall align with the requirement to conduct doctrine development, publication editing, joint operations and scenario development/analysis identified by scenario customers (TRADOC organizations, Army analysis agencies, DOD analysis agencies, and acquisition program managers). Additionally, the Offeror shall provide evidence of sufficient planning to demonstrate that work will be accomplished as required and on schedule, utilizing all available resources. The Offeror shall also include the below completed table summarizing its source of expertise (prime and/or teaming partner) for the specified FAs. The chart may be edited as needed, the first row is completed as a sample.

Team Member

Contract’s POP PWS Task Areas

5.1 5.2 5.4 5.4.3 5.4.3.1 5.4.3.2 5.4.3.3

Sample, Inc.

123 X-X 456 X-X 789 X-X

L.4.3. Volume III – PAST PERFORMANCE (Factor 3)

L.4.3.1. The Offeror shall organize Volume III according to Table L.1 above and further defined below:

L.4.3.1.1. Tab B – Consent Letters. In Volume III, Tab B of its Proposal, the Offeror shall provide Consent Letters authorizing the release of past performance information executed by a subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner for the references listed in Tab E. The Government requests consent before disclosing subcontractor present and past performance information to the prime contractor and/or requesting such information about the prime contractor from references. The completed consent forms shall be submitted as part of the Past Performance volume.

L.4.3.1.2. Tab C – Commercial Client Authorization Letters. In Volume III, Tab C of its Proposal, the Offeror shall provide a Commercial Client Authorization Letter authorizing the Government to request information from the Commercial Client regarding the Offeror's and/or or Teaming Partner’s performance when Commercial Clients are used.

L.4.3.1.3. Tab D – Organization Structure Change History. In Volume III, Tab D of its Proposal, the Offeror shall provide information regarding the organization structure change history of the Offeror and its Teaming Partners.

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, the Offeror shall include in Offeror’s Proposal Volume III Tab D a chart or schedule describing all such changes in the organization of the Offeror and Teaming Partners over the past five (5) years. As part of this explanation, the Offeror shall show how these changes impact the relevance of any identified past performance efforts. Since the Government intends to consider present and past performance information provided by other sources as well as that provided by the Offeror(s), Organization Structure Change History must be both specifically applicable to the efforts identified by the Offeror in Volume III of its proposal, and general enough to apply to efforts on which the Government receives information from other sources.

L.4.3.1.4. Tab E – Past Performance References. In Volume III, Tab E of its proposal, the Offeror shall identify three (3) recent and relevant past performance references the Offeror, and/or it’s Teaming Partner(s), performed as a Prime or as a subcontractor as it pertains to FAs 1, 2, and 4.

L.4.3.1.4.1. Each task order performed under an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract shall be considered a separate past performance reference unless the Offeror can demonstrate that the Offeror received more than one task order award consecutively for the same requirement that required the same level of performance.

L.4.3.1.4.2. For each past performance reference, the Offeror shall provide the following information:

Name of effort, contract and/or task order number, period of performance, Government point of contact responsible for monitoring performance under the contract (name, phone, email, address), Administrative Contracting Officer (name, phone, email, address), dollar value of work actually performed during the three (3) years prior to the date for receipt of offers, and the specific primary task area(s) for which the Offeror believes the reference demonstrates relevancy and quality of services performed under the reference.

L.4.3.1.4.3. The Offeror shall demonstrate why each past performance reference is recent and relevant.

References must have been performed for six (6) months or longer during the three (3) years prior to date for receipt of offers. Evaluation will focus only on work experience already performed. Yet-to-be performed work, experience prior to the last three (3) years, and work performed for less than six (6) months will not be considered.

L.4.3.1.4.4. The Offeror shall demonstrate the quality of work performed by the Offeror, or its Teaming Partner(s), for each past performance reference by providing at least one of the two (2) requirements described below. Failure to submit one of these requirements without the required information can render a reference unusable and will not count against the required number of references as the Government may not be able to consider how well the Offeror performed work on the past contract.

L.4.3.1.4.4.1. Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). For all contracts identified by the Offeror as a past performance reference, the Offeror shall forward a copy of the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) and Cover Letter (RFP Attachment 4) to the points of contact responsible for monitoring performance under such contracts. The PPQ cover letter includes instructions to return completed PPQs by electronic mail to the points of contact responsible for receiving proposal submissions identified in paragraph L.1.4.13. of this solicitation no later than the closing date and time identified in block 9 of the SF33. The Offeror shall identify when, and to whom (with contact information), each PPQ and Cover Letter were sent.

L.4.3.1.4.4.2. Performance Assessment Report. For all contracts identified by the Offeror as past performance references, the Offeror shall provide a copy of all completed performance assessment reports from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reports System (CPARS). Teaming Partners may submit completed performance assessment reports directly to the points of contact responsible for receiving proposal submissions identified in paragraph L.1.4.13of this solicitation no later than the closing date and time identified in block 9 of the SF 33. Submission requirements of paragraph L.1 of this solicitation apply to the submission of CPARs information from Teaming Partners. The Offeror shall identify in its proposal whether CPARS for a past performance reference will be separately submitted by a Teaming Partner as described above.

L.4.5. Volume IV – PRICE (Factor 4)

L.4.5.1 This volume shall consist of all required and necessary information to support proposed prices. The Offeror shall not include pricing information in Volumes I, II, or III of its Proposal. Pricing information is required from subcontractors/teaming partners when prime Offerors are using subcontractor/teaming partner rates to establish IDIQ ceiling rates. If the prime chooses not to use a subcontractor's/teaming partner’s rates to establish the IDIQ ceiling rates in the proposal, subcontractors/ teaming partners are not required to submit supporting information.

Subcontractors may submit their proprietary pricing (spreadsheet and narrative) directly to the POCs cited in L.1.4.13 if the subcontractor’s rate is used to establish the IDIQ ceiling rate. Primes are responsible for assuring the fully burdened rates for its subcontract correlates with the subcontractor fully burdened rates and that these rates are within its cap rates in Attachment 5.

L.4.5.2. It is expected that these contract awards will be based on adequate price competition. Therefore, the Offeror is not required to provide certified cost or pricing data with its proposal. If, after receipt of proposals, the Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition does not exist, then IAW FAR 15.403-1 the Offeror shall provide certified cost and pricing data as requested by the Contracting Officer. Similarly, if the Contracting Officer determines a fair and reasonable price cannot be established with price analysis alone, the Offeror may be asked, and shall provide, other than certified cost or pricing data IAW FAR 15.404-1(b).

L.4.5.3. TAB B – Price Narrative. In Volume IV Tab B of the Offeror’s Proposal, the Offeror shall identify any information necessary to facilitate the Government’s evaluation of its Attachment 5 – Pricing Workbook submission.

L.4.5.3.1. If an Offeror identifies an error in Attachment 5, Pricing Workbook, the Offeror shall correct the error and disclose the error and correction in the Price Narrative.

L.4.5.3.2. Offerors shall use 1,920 hours for a productive labor year, as reflected in Attachment 5. An Offeror may decide to deviate slightly from the 1,920 productive labor year hours in its technical execution, but for purposes of price evaluation the Government will use the 1,920 amount. If an Offeror decides to deviate from the 1,920 productive labor year hours, it shall fully describe its reasoning in the Price Narrative, Volume V Tab B, and the calculations shall be clearly shown in the Pricing Workbook.

L.4.5.4. TAB C – Attachment 5, Pricing Workbook. In Volume V Tab C of its Proposal, the Offeror shall submit a completed Attachment 5, Pricing Workbook in Microsoft Excel format, in accordance with the instructions provided in this solicitation. The purpose of the Attachment 5, Pricing Worksheet is to provide a uniform pricing template for evaluation of Offerors for award. The ‘Fixed Price Labor’ worksheet in Attachment 5 identifies the Labor Categories and estimated annual hours of services to be acquired under all MA IDIQ task orders in performance of all PWS requirements. The Offeror shall at a minimum provide the required information in each column for each labor category listed in the Pricing Workbook. The Offeror shall indicate if prices proposed are from the prime or its subcontractors/teaming partners. For proprietary reasons, subcontractors may provide supporting information directly to the Contracting Officer if the subcontractor chooses not to disclose this information to the Offeror. However, the total proposed price shall be reflected in the Prime's offer. Should a contract be issued to the Offeror, the proposed total billable labor rates proposed by the Offeror will become part of the contract (considered to be binding) and be the maximum rate allowable (ceiling rate) for that labor category when pricing task orders and task order modifications under the MA IDIQ contract, and shall be applicable to all contractor employees including subcontractors. The proposed total billable hourly rates may not be adjusted except as provided by FAR Clause 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) for labor categories deemed to be SCLS applicable. Therefore, Offerors are cautioned to include inflation where warranted. Additionally, the actual expended labor hours of any successful Offeror may differ substantially from the hours per labor category projected in Attachment 5, yet the successful Offeror will still be bound by their proposed cap rates.

L.4.5.4.1. The labor categories listed in Attachment 5 – Pricing Workbook, ‘Fixed Price Labor’ Worksheet correlate to a majority of the labor categories listed in Appendix A - Specific Qualification Requirements of the

PWS.

L.4.5.4.2. The Offeror’s price proposal shall consist of an ordering period of 5 years.

L.4.5.4.3. The Attachment 5, Pricing Worksheet or other Excel spreadsheet submitted by the Offeror, shall not be read only or password protected. All formulas, lookup tables, and links shall be intact, and no links shall exist to files not included with the submission. Spreadsheet shall not contain hidden worksheets, cells, or sections. PDF or flat files will not be accepted. Failure to comply with these formatting requirements may result in rejection of your proposal. All final monetary extensions shall be in whole dollars only.

L.4.5.4.4 It may be necessary for Offerors to revise the number of rows or columns to reflect differences or nuances in the offeror's accounting and estimating systems or to meet the requirements located in Tab D. However, it is requested that the general format be maintained as much as possible for price analysis and contract administration purposes.

L.4.5.4.5. Offerors shall specify if specific labor categories fall under the Service Contract Labor Standards by indicating 'SCLS' and providing the selected SCLS occupation code in the applicable column of Attachment 5.

For labor categories the Government has deemed to be Professional Employees, a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupation Code shall be provided by the Offeror. These labor categories have already been entered as 'BLS' in the applicable column. If a labor category does not fall under either category, insert an ‘N/A’ in the SCLS/BLS column.

L.4.5.4.6. Complete all columns for all labor categories, regardless of SCLS or Professional Employee status. For any labor categories deemed as SCLS, the direct rate, fringe benefit detail, and other information will be used to validate SCLS rate requirements (e.g.: health and wellness requirements) and may be used for future REAs were an increase in labor rate be required. Once all information has been provided, enter the total billable labor rate for the listed labor categories and calculate the total value for each labor category for each year using the estimated hours provided. A total evaluated price is located at the bottom that shall be a sum total of all labor categories for all 5 years with the specified number of hours.

L.4.5.4.5. TAB D – Total Compensation Plan for Professional Employees (TCPPE). A Total Compensation Plan for Professional Employees (TCPPE) shall be provided for the labor categories deemed as a 'Professional Employee' by the Government in accordance with FAR provision 52.222-46, Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees. The Offeror shall describe its TCPPE in the price narrative, and shall clearly indicate how the Offeror will be able to provide uninterrupted high-quality work and will show ability of the proposed compensation structure to obtain and keep suitably qualified personnel to meet mission objectives. Professional Employee labor categories are marked with a ‘(PE)’ in the Fixed Price Labor tab of Attachment 5.

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