AMENDMENT 1 W91QF522R0003.pdf

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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:

1. Extend the closing date to 17 February 2022.

2. Provide answ ers to Industry questions as an attachment, Attachment 6 - Answ ers to Industry Questions.

3. Provide the follow ing updated Addendum to FAR 52.212-1; Addendum to FAR 52.212-2; Performance Work Statement (PWS) - SBL Experimentation, Analysis and Prototyping Support Services; Task Ordering Procedures; List of Attachments; Attachment 1 - DD Form 254;

Attachment 2 - MSSPIX Assessment and ALPA Experimentation Support Services Sample PWS; Attachment 3 - Experimentation and BLCSE System Administration and Facility Support Services Sample PWS; and Attachment 5 - Pricing Schedule. All changes are highlighted in yellow .

4. All other solicitation requirements remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 53

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 28-Jan-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 W91QF522R0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

14-Jan-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 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 1 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

28-Jan-2022

CODE

MICC FORT LEE

1830 QUARTERMASTER ROAD, BLDG 7124

FORT LEE VA 23801 1606

W91QF5 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W91QF522R0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 14-Feb-2022 02:00 PM to 17-Feb-2022 02:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, INSTUCTIONS TO OFFEROR – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Proposal Submittal and Inquiries.

1.1. All Offerors are required to submit proposals prior to the closing date and time identified in block 8 on the Standard Form (SF) 1449 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.

1.2. Electronic submissions via email is the only acceptable submission method. Facsimile and/or paper submissions will not be accepted. Subject line of emailed proposals shall include the solicitation number and company name.

Submissions may be submitted in more than one email but shall be titled appropriately (e.g. Email 1 of 2, Email 2 of 2, etc). It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure submissions are received in a timely manner. Attachments included in emails should not contain a period (.) in its title as the document may be stripped during transmittal. The maximum size of any 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 timely receipt of proposals. The Government will not accept proposals via Zipfile format. Offeror’s shall perform a virus check prior to proposal submitted to ensure Offerors’ submittals shall be free of viruses, Trojans, spyware, and other malicious code for which appropriate detection and removal/quarantine software exists.

1.3. Submit proposals to Emily L. Wood, Contract Specialist, at emily.l.wood5.civ@army.mil AND Xanthe Otterstedt, Contracting Officer, at xanthe.a.otterstedt.civ@army.mil by 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 17 February 2022.

1.4. Questions.

1.4.1 The point of contact (POC) responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the Contracting Officer via the Contract Specialist. Address all questions or concerns to Emily L. Wood, Contract Specialist, at emily.l.wood5.civ@army.mil AND Xanthe Otterstedt, Contracting Officer, at xanthe.a.otterstedt.civ@army.mil. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email by 2:00 PM ET on 24 January 2022.

1.4.2. 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 1.4.1.

1.4.3. 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. 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.

2. General Instructions.

2.1. The selection will be conducted utilizing source selection (negotiated) procedures as delineated in FAR Subpart

15.3. Offers will be evaluated using the criteria under FAR 52.212-5, Evaluation – Commercial Items.

Noncompliance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements may delay the Government's ability to evaluate the proposal and may result in elimination of the proposal from further consideration for contract award.

2.2. The Offer. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the Offeror's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP, concurrence with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and the proposed contract type.

2.3. As set forth in FAR 52.215-1(f)(1), the Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors in the solicitation; therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

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

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 notify the Contract Specialist AND 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.

2.6. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one (1) copy of all unsuccessful proposals.

2.7. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the SAM website at http://SAM.gov. Potential Offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

2.8. Debriefings. The Contracting Officer will promptly 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.

2.9. Period for Acceptance of Offerors. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 180 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Should the Government open discussions the acceptance period may be extended.

2.10. Proposal Narrative Content. The Government does not seek Offeror proposals that restate or closely mimic requirements described in the PWS or Evaluation Criteria. Statements that the Offeror understands, can, or will comply with the PWS statements paraphrasing the PWS may be considered unacceptable. 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 are of no value in evaluations unless supported by detailed descriptions of approach.

2.11. Upon receipt of proposals and subsequent revisions, the contracting office will review them for compliance with FAR 52.212-1 and Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 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 any proposal volume is not compliant with FAR 52.212-1 and Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 submission requirements or Discussion instructions.

3. Proposal Preparation Instructions.

3.1. The Government will award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) (pursuant to FAR16.504) set-aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs).

3.1.1. Exceptions: Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors and sub-factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. If the Offeror finds it necessary to take exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the Offeror shall clearly identify the applicable Volume and exceptions with a complete explanation of why the exception was taken, what benefit accrues to the Government (if any), and its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, price, 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 may render the offer ineligible for award. This information shall be provided in the format below.

Solicitation Document Page/Paragraph Requirement/Portion Rationale & Impact PWS, Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Sample Task Order PWS, etc.

Applicable Page and Paragraph Numbers

Identify the requirement or portion to which exemption is taken.

Describe the rationale and impact of the exception.

3.2. The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of four (4) separate volumes (see Table 1 below): (1) Volume I, General,

(2) Volume II, Factor 1: Mission Capability, (3) Volume III, Factor 2: Past Performance, and (4) Volume IV, Factor 3: Price. 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.

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

Table 1. Proposal Organization.

VOLUME TITLE PAGE LIMITS DOCUMENT FORMAT

I General

Exceptions SF 1449 and Amendments Representation, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors

OCI

Subcontractor Information DD 254 Compliance

N/A Word or PDF

II Factor 1: Mission Capability Program Management

Approach o Signed Teaming

Agreements Technical Approach Quality Approach Sample Task Order Execution

Plans

35 Word or PDF

III Factor 2: Past Performance Consent Letters Performance Assessment

Questionnaire

30 Word or PDF

IV Factor 3: Price Price Narrative Pricing Schedule

N/A Price Narrative in Word or PDF; Pricing Schedule in

Excel

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.

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, bottom and side margins. Page dimensions do not apply to Offeror’s proposal Volume IV – Price. Any page larger than the specified dimension will be counted as multiple pages when page counts are limited by Table 1 above.

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 minimum font size. Arial or New Times Roman fonts are required. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size no less than 8-point and may be produced in landscape mode.

3.6. Page Numbering. All pages within a Volume shall be appropriately numbered in consecutive order and identify the Volume, Tab (if applicable), Company Name, Date and RFP Number (for example, “Vol. I – Tab A – Company Name – 15 JAN 2022 – RFP W91QF5-22-R-0003 – Page 1 of 20”). The Government may exercise its discretion in counting pages when a proposal has a page numbering ambiguity.

3.6.1. 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. A Table of Contents should be created using the Table of Contents feature in Microsoft (MS) Word.

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, and FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

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.

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.

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

3.9.2. The following page content does not count towards a Volume’s page limit: required resumes, 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), and Consent Letters, Performance Assessment Questionnaires (PAQ). Pages marked “This page intentionally left blank” will not count towards page limits.

3.10. 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.

3.11. Changes. The Government will not accept any changes to the Offeror’s proposal after the date for receipt of offers (See FAR 15.208, Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals for further information regarding late proposals). If Discussions become necessary, page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notice (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.

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

4. Proposal Content. All information shall be confined to the appropriate volume. The offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The following shall be included in each volume:

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.

4.1.1. 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.

4.1.1.1. Definitions.

4.1.1.1.1. 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.

4.1.1.1.2 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.

4.1.1.1.3 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.

4.1.1.2. The Offeror shall contact the Contracting Officer immediately and prior to receipt proposal when an Offeror identifies a solicitation area that may result in an exception, assumption, or deviation. Upon notification of an exception, assumption, or deviation the Contracting Officer will gather facts and if facts warrant solicitation revision, then an amendment may be issued.

4.1.2. Completed SF 1449. The SF 1449 shall be submitted fully completed. The Offeror is cautioned that the SF 1449 must contain an original signature in block 30a of the form. The contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the solicitation in accordance with the instructions on the SF 1449, with FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors—Commercial Items and Addendum to FAR 52.212-1. The Offeror shall provide the name, title and telephone number and email addresses of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

4.1.3. Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs. The Offeror shall submit the Supplies or Services and Prices/Cost fully completed and error free. It shall contain the Offeror’s prices for the established Contract Line Items Numbers

(CLINS).

4.1.4. Representation, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors. The Offeror shall ensure that Representation, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors is submitted thoroughly completed with all blocks in each certification/representation completed truthfully and completely (if not entered into the System for Award Management (SAM) website at SAM.gov).

4.1.5. 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.

4.1.6. 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.

4.1.7. DD 254 Compliance. Please review Attachment 1 for informational purposes. Provide confirmation of Top Secret Facility Clearance and responses to Section 6 and Section 7 of Attachment 1.

4.2 Volume II – FACTOR 1: MISSION CAPABILITY. This volume provides Offerors with an opportunity to demonstrate their mission capability in meeting the solicitation requirements. It shall demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the requirement and ability to successfully perform future task orders.

4.2.1. SUB-FACTOR 1: Program Management. Under the Program Management approach, the Offeror shall submit the following:

4.2.1.1. Organizational and Team structure.

4.2.1.1.1. The Offeror shall submit an organization chart with a detailed explanation of their organization structure, including the key position(s), the qualifications of the position(s), and what authority the individual(s) possess; what parts of the organization are responsible for managing and accomplishing what work (identify each organizational element, i.e., Division/Branch/Team); where decision making authority lies within the organization; explain how will you simultaneously manage multiple task orders; and identify what specific work the prime, subcontractors or teaming partners are performing. In identifying the key position qualifications (reference first sentence above), Offerors shall also identify the proposed key personnel who will hold proposed positions under the sample TOEPs and provide a resume for each containing at a minimum their education background, professional experience, specific experience, professional awards and other relevant activities and achievements in accordance with Task Ordering Procedures.

4.2.1.1.2. The Offeror shall describe the ability to manage and integrate teaming partners/subcontractors into their organization. The Offeror shall describe the working relationship between the prime and their teaming partners/subcontractors at the corporate level and employee level. When teaming partners/subcontractors are performing the work, the Offeror shall describe how they will ensure adequate oversight of teaming partners/subcontractors to include performance monitoring and timely resolution of any issues that may arise.

4.2.1.2. A Recruitment and Retention plan that details the Offeror’s plans for recruitment and retention of personnel to meet mission objectives, to include the initial hire, the ability to replace departing personnel in a timely fashion, and the ability to retain qualified personnel. Additionally, actual retention statistics and descriptions of actual recruitment and retention management tools used on recently performed contracts are encouraged.

4.2.2. SUB-FACTOR 2: Technical Approach. Under the Technical approach, the Offeror shall submit the following:

4.2.2.1. The Offeror must demonstrate a complete understanding of the services required by the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to include all efforts necessary to meet the requirement (i.e., demonstrated performance providing support to Army Concept and Capability Development; Planning and execution of Army concept development experimentation; knowledge of Army Science and Technology programs and process and application within experimentation; Scenario development within experimentation programs; Modeling and Simulation/Digital Engineering; Studies and Analysis; knowledge of Modular/Future Force operational sustainment concepts and doctrine; and Information Technology and System Administration)”, to include proposed processes, schedule, procedures, innovations, and assumptions of support.

4.2.2.2. The Offeror must describe how they would accomplish each major functional area including, the identification of major work processes, process interfaces, and the outputs of these processes; if the Offeror’s technical approach ensures efficient, quality, and timely performance and if the Offeror adequately describes how services will be scheduled, to include employment of any automated systems or work loading procedures.

4.2.3. SUB-FACTOR 3: Quality Approach. Under the Quality approach, the Offeror shall submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) at the IDIQ level. The plan at the IDIQ level may be broad and is not required to be in depth as a plan that may be required at the individual task order level. Each Offeror shall explain how it will provide and maintain quality services at both the IDIQ level and the task order level. Elements of the QCP include methods to identify and correct deficiencies; the relationship between his quality control personnel and the proposed organization including reporting requirements; and feedback.

4.2.4. SUB-FACTOR 4: Sample Task Order Execution Plans (TOEPs). Under the Sample Task Order Execution Plans (TOEPs), the Offeror must demonstrate an understanding of the requirement by providing two (2) sample TOEPs IAW the Task Ordering Procedures to include adequately addressing resources required for each of the following sample Performance Work Statements (PWSs):

4.2.4.1. Attachment 2 – Maneuver Support, Sustainment, and Protection Integration Experiments (MSSPIX) Assessment and Army Live Prototype Assessment (ALPA) Experimentation Support Services sample PWS.

4.2.4.2. Attachment 3 – Experimentation and Battle Lab Collaborative Simulation Environment (BLCSE) System Administration and Facility Support Services sample PWS.

4.2.4.3. Pricing for each sample TOEP shall be submitted as a part of Volume IV – FACTOR 3: Price and in accordance with the Task Ordering Procedures.

4.3. Volume III – FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE. The Offeror shall provide documentation outlining the Offeror’s past performance on recent contracts, as a prime or major subcontractor, which are the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the services being procured under this solicitation. The submittal shall include rationale supporting your assertion of relevance and how it was determined that the work performed previously was the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the work specified by this solicitation.

4.3.1 Consent Letters. The Offeror 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 major subcontractor(s), teaming partner(s), and/or joint venture partner(s). 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. Additionally, the Offeror shall provide Consent Letters authorizing the release of past performance information executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner. Past performance information concerning subcontractors cannot be disclosed to or requested from a private party without the subcontractor’s consent. Because a prime contractor is a private party, the Government requires consent before disclosing subcontractor present and past performance information to the prime contractor and/or requesting such information about the prime contractor from references. The completed consent forms shall be submitted as part of the Past Performance volume.

4.3.2 Past Performance References. The Offeror shall identify between three (3) and five (5) recent and relevant past performance references the Offeror, and/or its Teaming Partner(s), performed as a Prime or as a subcontractor.

4.3.2.1 Task orders shall be considered a separate past performance reference unless the Offeror identifies IDIQ and all associated Task Order awards for same requirement, which will be counted as one past performance submission, and the Government will expect to see one (1) overarching reference (CPARS or Performance Assessment Questionnaire).

4.3.2.2 For each past performance reference, the Offeror shall provide the following information: Name of effort;

contract and/or task order number; contract type (specific type such as Fixed-Price (FP), Cost Reimbursement (CR), Time & Material (T&M), etc); 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 five (5) 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. 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, phone, email, address).

4.3.2.3. The Offeror shall describe the objectives achieved and demonstrate how each past performance reference is recent and relevant to the requirement of this RFP.

4.3.2.3.1. To be recent, the effort must have been performed for six (6) months or longer during the five (5) 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 five (5) years, and work performed for less than six (6) months will not be considered.

4.3.2.3.2. To be relevant, the effort must be similar in scope and magnitude to the services being procured under this solicitation. Scope is the measure of the services similarity to the requirements identified in the PWS. Magnitude is the measure of the similarity of the dollar value that exists between the current requirement and the past performance reference. Magnitude will be evaluated using the dollar amount of work actually performed on the past performance reference during the five (5) years prior to the date for receipt of offers.

4.3.2.4 The Offeror shall demonstrate the quality of work performed by the Offeror, or its Teaming Partner(s), for each past performance reference by providing one (1) of the two (2) requirements described below. Submission of CPARS or Performance Assessment Questionnaires (PAQs), or both is acceptable.

4.3.2.4.1 For all contracts identified by the Offeror as a past performance reference, the Offeror shall forward a copy of the Performance Assessment Questionnaire (PAQ) and Cover Letter (Attachment 4) to the points of contact responsible for monitoring performance under such contracts. The PAQ cover letter includes instructions to return completed PAQs by electronic mail to the points of contact responsible for receiving proposal submissions identified in paragraph 1.3. of this solicitation no later than the closing date and time identified in block 8 of the SF 1449. The Offeror shall identify when, and to whom (with contact information), each PAQ and Cover Letter were sent. (*Note that once references have been submitted to the Government, they do not need to be resubmitted in response to extended RFP deadlines.)

4.3.2.4.2 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 paragraphs 1.2. and 1.3. of this solicitation no later than the closing date and time identified in block 8 of the SF 1449. Submission requirements of paragraph 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. Failure to submit these requirements may render a reference unusable and will not count against the required number of references as the Government will not be able to consider how well the Offeror performed work on the past contract.

4.4. Volume IV -- FACTOR 3: PRICE. This volume shall consist of all information required to support proposed prices. The Offeror shall not include pricing information in Volumes II, or III of its Proposal. Certified cost and pricing data are not currently required; however, the Government reserves the right to request such data prior to award. Offerors shall use the Government provided not-to-exceed (NTE) estimate for Travel CLINS. The information submitted in this volume shall comply with FAR 15.408 and the requirements set forth below.

4.4.2. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.402 and 15.403-1, certified cost or pricing data are not required based on the fact that adequate competition is expected for this procurement. 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). Proposal information included in this volume which is not directly related to Price will be disregarded.

4.4.2.1. Price Narrative. The Offeror shall identify any information necessary to facilitate the Government’s evaluation of its Attachment 5 – Pricing Schedule submission. The Price Narrative Section shall contain all the narrative explanations used in deriving calculated price. The Price Narrative shall clearly explain the methodologies, calculations, exceptions and assumptions used in developing price.

4.4.2.2. Attachment 5 – Pricing Schedule. In Volume IV of its Proposal, the Offeror shall submit a completed Attachment 5 – Pricing Schedule in Microsoft Excel format. Offerors shall provide hours for all labor categories, fully burdened hourly labor rates, and full time equivalencies (FTEs). Note that Government-provided hours are estimates for proposal purposes only. The purpose of the Pricing Schedule is to provide a uniform pricing template for evaluation of Offerors for award. The Offeror shall provide annual fully burdened hourly labor rates for each labor category listed in the Pricing Schedule. Should a contract be issued to the Offeror, the proposed fully burdened 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 IDIQ, SATOC. The proposed fully burdened hourly labor 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). Therefore, Offerors are cautioned to include inflation where warranted.

4.4.2.2.1. The labor categories listed in Attachment 5 – Pricing Schedule correlate to the labor categories identified in the PWS.

4.4.2.2.2. Attachment 5 – Pricing Schedule shall contain the offeror’s prices for the established Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS).

4.4.2.2.3. The Offeror’s price proposal shall consist of an ordering period of five (5) years from 1 March 2022 through 28 February 2027.

4.4.2.2.4. The Offeror’s price proposal shall include pricing for each of the Sample Task Order Execution Plans (TOEPs), as provided in separate tabs within Attachment 5 – Pricing Schedule.

4.4.2.2.5. The Attachment 5 – Pricing Schedule and/or any 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 considered adequate. Failure to comply with these formatting requirements may result in rejection of your proposal. All final monetary extensions shall be in whole dollars only.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Basis for Award.

1.1. This acquisition will be solicited, evaluated and awarded using the subjective Best Value Tradeoff process conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15.3, Source Selection, as supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and the Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS). A contract will be awarded to the Offeror deemed responsible in accordance with the FAR, as supplemented, whose proposal conforms to the solicitation’s requirements and is judged the best value to the Government. Award will be based upon an integrated assessment of all non-price and price factors.

1.1.1. The Government will award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) (pursuant to FAR 16.504(c)(ii)(D)(3)) set aside for a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) firm.

1.1.2. As a basis for award, trade-offs between price and non-price factors are permitted. An award will be based upon an integrated assessment of all non-price and price factors. A proposal that demonstrates extensive experience and understanding in their technical approach may be worth more to the Government than a proposal that only meets the minimum requirements. THEREFORE, THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AWARD TO AN OFFEROR WITH OTHER THAN THE LOWEST PROPOSED PRICE. Price will become increasingly more important as non-price factors become increasingly equal.

1.2. Offers received for less than the stated requirement will be considered ineligible for award. As set forth in FAR 52.215‐1(f)(1), the Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors in the solicitation. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. IAW DFARS 215.306(c)(1), discussions may be held.

However, the Government may choose to award a contract without discussions. If discussions are determined unnecessary and award is made from initial proposals, proposals rated as ‘Unacceptable’ or ‘Marginal’ in Evaluation Factor 1 or a Performance Confidence Assessment rating of ‘No Confidence’ in Factor 2 will not be considered for award.

1.2.1. In the event that discussions are held, a competitive range determination will be made. 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. Any proposal deemed less than technically ‘Acceptable’ will not be included in the award consideration. Upon completion of discussions, the Government will request that any Offerors remaining in the competitive range submit a final revised proposal.

1.3. Evaluation Factors. The proposal will be evaluated under three (3) factors:

Factor 1: Mission Capability

Sub-factor 1: Program Management Sub-factor 2: Technical Approach Sub-factor 3: Quality Approach

Sub-factor 4: Sample Task Order Execution Plans Factor 2: Past Performance Factor 3: Price

1.3.1. Order of importance.

1.3.1.1. The Mission Capability (Factor 1) is more important than Past Performance (Factor 2). In accordance with FAR 15.304(e)(1), all non-priced Factors when combined are significantly more important than Price (Factor 3).

THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AWARD TO AN OFFEROR WITH OTHER THAN THE

LOWEST PROPOSED PRICE. Price will become increasingly more important as non-price factors become increasingly equal.

1.3.1.2. Of the four (4) sub-factors, the Technical Approach (Sub-factor 2) is more important than Sample Task Order Execution Plans (Sub-factor 4). Sample Task Order Execution Plans (Sub-factor 4) is more important than Program Management (Sub-factor 1) and Quality Approach (Sub-factor 3) when combined.

1.3.2. Statements that the Offeror understands, can, or will comply with the PWS statements paraphrasing the PWS may be considered unacceptable. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience. The Government will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror's proposal.

1.3.3. FACTOR I – MISSION CAPABILITY. Mission Capability will be assigned an overall adjectival rating.

Under the Mission Capability Factor, an offeror shall address the following:

Sub-factor 1: Program Management Sub-factor 2: Technical Approach Sub-factor 3: Quality Approach Sub-factor 4: Sample Task Order Execution Plans

1.3.3.1. Sub-factor 1 - Program Management: The offeror’s Program Management approach shall address the following:

1.3.3.1.1. Organizational and Team structure.

1.3.3.1.1.1. The Government will assess the Offeror’s organization structure, including the key position(s), qualifications of the position(s), and what authority the individual(s) possess; what parts of the organization are responsible for managing and accomplishing what work (identify each organizational element, i.e., Division/Branch/Team); where decision making authority lies within the organization; explain how will you simultaneously manage multiple task orders; and identify what specific work the prime, subcontractors or teaming partners are performing. The Government will assess the proposed key personnel and review the resume for each key personnel. The Government will assess the Offeror’s ability to manage and integrate teaming partners/subcontractors into their organization. The Government will assess the working relationship between the prime and their teaming partners/subcontractors at the corporate level and employee level. When teaming partners/subcontractors are performing the work, the Government will assess the oversight of teaming partners/subcontractors to include performance monitoring and timely resolution of any issues that may arise.

1.3.3.1.1.2. Recruitment and Retention Plan. The Government will assess the Offeror’s plans for recruitment and retention of personnel to meet mission objectives, to include the initial hire, the ability to replace departing personnel in a timely fashion, and the ability to retain qualified personnel.

1.3.3.2. Sub-factor 2 - Technical Approach: The Government will assess the Offeror’s understanding of the services required by the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to include all efforts necessary to meet the requirement (i.e., demonstrated performance providing support to Army Concept and Capability Development; Planning and execution of Army concept development experimentation; knowledge of Army Science and Technology programs and process and application within experimentation; Scenario development within experimentation programs;

Modeling and Simulation/Digital Engineering; Studies and Analysis; knowledge of Modular/Future Force operational sustainment concepts and doctrine; and Information Technology and System Administration), to include proposed processes, schedule, procedures, innovations, and assumptions of support. The Government will assess how the Offeror would accomplish each major functional area including, the identification of major work processes, process interfaces, and the outputs of these processes; if the Offeror’s technical approach ensures efficient, quality, and timely performance and if the Offeror adequately describes how services will be scheduled, to include employment of any automated systems or work loading procedures.

1.3.3.3. Sub-factor 3 - Quality Approach: The Government will evaluate this Sub-factor by assessing the Offeror’s Quality Control Plan (QCP) at the IDIQ level. The plan at the IDIQ level may be broad and is not required to be in depth as a plan that may be required at the individual task order level. Each Offeror shall explain how it will provide and maintain quality services at both the IDIQ level and the task order level. Elements of the QCP include methods to identify and correct deficiencies; the relationship between his quality control personnel and the proposed organization including reporting requirements; and feedback.

1.3.3.4. Sub-factor 4 - Sample Task Order Execution Plans (TOEPs): The Government will assess the Offeror’s understanding of the requirement by evaluating the two (2) sample TOEPs which IAW task ordering procedures shall include the adequately addressed resources required for each of the following sample Performance Work Statements (PWSs): Attachment 2 – MSSPIX Assessment and ALPA Experimentation Support Services sample PWS AND Attachment 3 – Experimentation and BLCSE System Administration and Facility Support Services sample PWS.

1.3.4. FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE. The Past Performance evaluation will assess the offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by that offeror’s record of past performance. Past Performance is assessed at the factor level after evaluating aspects of the offeror’s recent past performance and focusing on performance that is relevant to the services being procured under this solicitation. There are three (3) aspects of the past performance evaluation: recency, relevancy, and quality.

1.3.4.1. Recency Assessment. An assessment of the past performance information will be made to determine if it is recent. To be recent, the effort must have been performed for six (6) months or longer during the five (5) 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 five (5) years, and work performed for less than six (6) months will not be considered. Past performance information that fails this condition will not be evaluated.

1.4.4.2. Relevancy Assessment. To be relevant, the effort must be similar in nature of work, size, and complexity.

The Government will conduct an in-depth evaluation of all recent performance information obtained to determine if it is the same or similar in nature of work, size, and complexity to the services being procured under this solicitation.

Recent past performance is defined as not more than five (5) years prior to the date for receipt of offers; relevant in terms of similar nature of work, size and complexity.

1.4.4.2.1. A relevancy determination of the offeror’s subcontractor(s) (including joint venture partner(s) and major and critical subcontractor(s)) past performance will be made. In determining relevancy for individual contracts, consideration will be given to the effort, or portion of the effort, being proposed by the offeror, teaming partner, or subcontractor whose contract is being reviewed and evaluated. In establishing what is relevant for the acquisition, consideration should be given to what aspects of an offeror’s contract history would give the most confidence that the offeror will satisfy the current procurement.