Amendment 0004

Added: Nov 10, 2009 3:46 pm Modified: Jun 15, 2010 5:24 pmTrack Changes RFP #N10PS18126 Amendment 000215 JUNE 2010

The purpose of this amendment is to post the following documents.

1) New Q&A 2) Updated RFP (Clean Copy); 3) Updated RFP (Red Lined); 4) Updated DD254. The proposal due date is Monday, 28 June 2010 at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time.

The RFP and related documentation may be accessed via the AQD website at:

http://www.aqd.nbc.gov/Business/openmarket.aspx

Questions regarding the subject RFP should be sent as follows:

Directions For Emailing Proposal Questions To Mr. Louis Gilden - Contracting Officer ANDMs. Nancy Shah -Contract SpecialistEmail: louis.gilden@aqd.nbc.govnancy.shah @aqd.nbc.gov



Email Subject Line Questions for RFP N10PS18126 National Guard IV&V

Added: Nov 10, 2009 3:46 pm Modified: Jun 11, 2010 5:18 pmTrack Changes RFP #N10PS18126 Amendment 000111 JUNE 2010

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date from Wednesday, 23 June 2010 to Monday, 28 June 2010 at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time.

Also, it is anticipated that an updated RFP and an updated listing of Questions and Answers will be posted no later than Tuesday, 15 June 2010 at: http://www.aqd.nbc.gov/Business/openmarket.aspx

Questions regarding the subject RFP should be sent as follows:

To: Mr. Louis Gilden - Contracting Officer ANDMs. Nancy Shah -Contract SpecialistEmai: louis.gilden@aqd.nbc.govnancy.shah @aqd.nbc.gov

Email Subject Line Questions for RFP N10PS18126 National Guard IV&V

Added: Nov 10, 2009 3:46 pm Modified: May 20, 2010 2:32 pmTrack Changes REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)ARMY NATIONAL GUARDINDEPENDENT VERIFICATION & VALIDATION (IV&V)/PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Office (PMO) SUPPORT/TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (TSE) SUPPORT AND ACQUISITION SUPPORTRFP #N10PS1812620 MAY 2010

INTRODUCTIONThe Department of Interior, Acquisition Service Directorate Herndon (AQD-Herndon) Procurement is issuing the subject Request for Proposal (RFP) on behalf of the Army National Guard (ARNG). AQD-Herndon is a Federal Franchise Fund Contracting Office within the Department of Interior under the authority of the Government Management Reform Act and provides contracting support to all Federal and DoD Agencies. This RFP may be accessed via the AQD website at:

http://www.aqd.nbc.gov/Business/openmarket.aspx

REQUIREMENTThe Army National Guard (ARNG) requires broadly defined Acquisition and Program Management support for current and future requirements in support of the ARNG mission. It is necessary to have an independent and conflict-of-interest-free Program Management and Acquisition function. The program management function will provide: Systems Engineering, Technical Support, and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) supporting a wide-range of systems engineering and technical assistance requirements identified below. The services performed will support the National Guard Bureau (NGB) and other DoD communities as directed. The requirement is more fully described in the attached PWS. The Government is contemplating a multiple award IDIQ for a period of performance of five years. This requirement is being conducted as a commercial requirement competed under FAR Parts 12 and 15.

HOW TO RESPONDProposal Questions and Answers

Offerors may submit questions in writing via email to the Government as indicated below no later than the date specified in the table below. The Government will not accept any questions submitted by any other means, such as voice mail or facsimile. Offerors are encouraged to submit their written questions via email regarding any concerns,Page 1 of 2RFI # N10PS18126Page 2 of 2clarifications, or corrections. The Government will post the questions and answers on AQDs webpage via FedBizOpps, as soon as possible thereafter.Directions For Emailing Proposal QuestionsToMr. Louis Gilden Contracting Officer ANDMs. Nancy Shah -Contract SpecialistEmaillouis.gilden@aqd.nbc.govnancy.shah @aqd.nbc.gov

Email Subject LineQuestions for RFP N10PS18126 National Guard IV&VDue DateNLT Tuesday 1 June 2010, 12:00 Noon Eastern Time

PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONProposals are due no later than Wednesday, 23 June 2010, 12:00 Noon Eastern Time.There are only two acceptable methods to deliver the proposal. Offeror shall mail (e.g. US Mail, FedEx, UPS, etc.) or hand-deliver their proposals. Hand-delivered proposals must be presented to the Guards desk in the building at 381 Elden Street, Herndon VA. The Guard at the desk will notify Department of Interior /AQD contracting personnel in the building who will physically accept the proposals. The Guard at the desk is not authorized to accept proposals.

Offerors shall submit proposals in a sealed package and shall clearly mark the outer portion of the sealed package with the address specified below.Attn: Mr. Louis Gilden Contracting OfficerRFP: N10PS18126 National Guard IV&VUS Dept of Interior / NBC / AQD 381 Elden Street, Suite 4000Herndon, VA 20170-4817Phone 703.964.3680Offerors are responsible for addressing and marking their packages correctly. An improperly marked or incorrectly addressed sealed proposal package may delay delivery and may result in a missed submission deadline.

Offerors shall submit proposals no later than the date and time specified in this section. The Government reserves the right not to accept proposals received after the submission deadline.

Added: Nov 10, 2009 3:46 pm Modified: Mar 30, 2010 5:48 pmTrack Changes 1. Open date: 2 March 20102. Close date: 1 August 20103. Solicitation name (title or description): National Guard IV&V4. Solicitation number: N10PS181265. NAICS code (primary): 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 6. Awarding agency (BIS agency name): National Guard Bureau7. AQD Office: Acquisition Services Directorate - Herndon



Title: National Guard IV&VDocument Type Pre-Solicitation NoticeSolicitation Number N10PS18126 Classification code: R--- Professional, administrative and management support services

The purpose of this amendment is to change the NAICS code, extend the closing date for the synopsis, and post a draft RFP for industry comment. Industry comment is requested no-later-than 4:00 P.M. EDT, on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Interested parties can send their comments to the point of contracts listed below, either in writing or by email. No telephonic calls will be accepted.

Follow-Up

A complete RFP package will be available approximately on or about 1 May 2010, by downloading the documents at the AQD Website as follows: http://www.aqd.nbc.gov/Business/solic_details.aspx?solid=290. The RFP and any subsequent amendments will only be available in electronic format. No CD-ROMs or hardcopy documents will be distributed. Potential contractors are hereby notified that the RFP and subsequent amendments will ONLY be available for download at the above site. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the RFP and amendments (if any). This will be the only method of distributing amendments; therefore, IT IS THE OFFERORS RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THE WEB SITE PERIODICALLY FOR ANY AMENDMENTS TO THIS RFP. Offerors must be registered in the Contractors Central Registration (CCR) in order to participate in this procurement. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make a contractor ineligible for award. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx.

Contracting Office Address: US Department of Interior / National Business Center / Acquisition Services Directorate / 381 Elden Street, Suite 4000, Herndon, VA 20170-4817

Point of Contact(s): Nancy Shah, Contract Specialist, nancy.shah@aqd.nbc.gov ANDLouis Gilden, Contracting Officer, louis.gilden@aqd.nbc.gov

Added: Nov 10, 2009 3:46 pm Modified: Mar 29, 2010 4:03 pmTrack Changes PRESOLICITATION NOTICE - SYNOPSIS

1. Open date: 2 March 20102. Close date: 1 August 20103. Solicitation name (title or description): National Guard IV&V4. Solicitation number: N10PS181265. NAICS code (primary): 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 6. Awarding agency (BIS agency name): National Guard Bureau7. AQD Office: Acquisition Services Directorate - Herndon



Title: National Guard IV&VDocument Type Pre-Solicitation NoticeSolicitation Number N10PS18126 Classification code: R--- Professional, administrative and management support services

The purpose of this amendment is to change the NAICS code, extend the closing date for the synopsis, and post a draft RFP for industry comment. Industry comment is requested no-later-than 4:00 P.M. EDT, on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Interested parties can send their comments to the point of contracts listed below, either in writing or by email. No telephonic calls will be accepted.

Follow-Up

A complete RFP package will be available approximately on or about 1 May 2010, by downloading the documents at the AQD Website as follows: http://www.aqd.nbc.gov/Business/openmarket.aspx. The RFP and any subsequent amendments will only be available in electronic format. No CD-ROMs or hardcopy documents will be distributed. Potential contractors are hereby notified that the RFP and subsequent amendments will ONLY be available for download at the above site. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the RFP and amendments (if any). This will be the only method of distributing amendments; therefore, IT IS THE OFFERORS' RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THE WEB SITE PERIODICALLY FOR ANY AMENDMENTS TO THIS RFP. Offerors must be registered in the Contractors Central Registration (CCR) in order to participate in this procurement. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make a contractor ineligible for award. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx.

Contracting Office Address: US Department of Interior / National Business Center / Acquisition Services Directorate / 381 Elden Street, Suite 4000, Herndon, VA 20170-4817

Point of Contact(s): Nancy Shah, Contract Specialist, nancy.shah@aqd.nbc.gov ANDLouis Gilden, Contracting Officer, louis.gilden@aqd.nbc.gov

Added: Nov 10, 2009 3:46 pm Modified: Mar 02, 2010 11:17 amTrack Changes This is a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis of a requirement in support of the National Guard. This is not a solicitation. A complete RFP package will be available approximately on or about 19 March 2010.

The acquisition is being managed by the US Department of Interior (DOI) / National Business Center (NBC) / Acquisition Services Directorate Herndon (AQD-Herndon) as a Federal Franchise Fund Contracting Office under the authority of the Government Management Reform Act to provide acquisition services to all Federal and DoD Agencies.

The National Guard

The mission of the National Guard (NG) is to serve as part of the first-line defense for the United States. Additionally the NG may be called up for active duty in response to domestic emergencies and disasters, such as those caused by hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes.

The NG represents a unique and complex organizational and operational environment. Organizationally, the NG comprises various organizational entities including: the National Guard Bureau (NGB); Army National Guard, (ARNG); Air National Guard (ANG); and various directorates. There are NG entities located in 54 states and territories. Potential users for this requirement include the previously described NG organizational entities, as well as other DoD communities, Federal Civil Agencies, and States and Territories. NG entities requiring support are in CONUS and potentially in OCONUS locations.

Description

This is a requirement for a broad range of functional support services for current and future acquisition and program initiatives in behalf of the NG in the following functional areas.

" Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) / Program Management Office (PMO);" Acquisition Support; and" Technology.

The solicitation calls for a single award Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for services for five years. Although the Government intends to make a single award, it reserves the right to make multiple awards if it's in the best interest of the Government. The limits on this IDIQ are: the minimum for the entire IDIQ contract is $100,000; and the maximum over the five year period for the entire IDIQ contract is $45 million.

The NG requires a broad range of independent, objective, conflict of interest free functional support for current and future acquisition and program initiatives. Although the NG has growing needs in these functional areas, it has limited resources to meet programmatic demands. Moreover, the exact timing, amount and size of its future requirements for support in these areas over the next five years will not be known at the time of contract award. As a result, the NG requires flexibility in scheduling and ordering services as the exact requirements arise. However, it is inadvisable for the NG to commit itself for more than the minimum quantity.

In order to obtain future support in these functional areas and given its constraints in defining its exact requirements and its timing for the requirements, the Government intends to issue a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract based on the solicitation to the Contractor who can provide the NG with the expert resources and rapid solutions to address its needs over a five year period with a commitment to long term excellence. Although the Government intends to make a single award, it reserves the right to make multiple awards if it's in the best interest of the Government. Performance based task order requirements from NG entities will be provided to the Contractor in Task Order Requirement Packages (TORPs) to meet programmatic requirements as they arise.

Contractor Facilities / Primary Work Location

The Contractor shall perform the predominant amount of work for this contract at the Contractor's own facilities which shall be located in the National Capital Region (NCR) Washington metropolitan area, in order to facilitate interaction with requiring NG entities primarily located in the NCR area. Further, the intent of this requirement is for the Contractor to provide IV&V and Acquisition Support for NG entities which are located within the NCR and not outside the NCR. However, there may be some requirements for travel to locations throughout the United States for short durations. Government furnished space for the purposes of meeting the requirements in this PWS is at a premium. Government furnished space will be provided only on a case by case exception basis.

Additionally, the Contractor must provide an appropriately equipped secure facility available as needed on demand in the Washington DC metropolitan area for Acquisition Support related source selection activities such as proposal evaluations, since the NG has limited facilities of its own to conduct extended source selections. Similarly, the Contractor must provide facilities to host weekly In Process Review (IPR) meetings.

Integrated Support

The Contractor must demonstrate the technical and management expertise to provide seamless integrated support across different functional areas, since NG customers may require support from more than one functional area on any given project, and the functional areas have activities which overlap each other. Stove piped solutions which are narrowly focused on staffing solutions or merely supplying labor categories to meet the NG's functional needs, e.g. IV&V, PMO, and Acquisition Support, are not responsive to the requirement. The Contractor must be structurally aligned to provide timely, disciplined, methodical, and comprehensive cross domain integrated expert professional services support with Reach Back capabilities, and a commitment to long term excellence and maximizing quality, efficiency and productivity.

The Contractor must have an enterprise strategy for providing a broad spectrum of integrated professional services in these functional areas for any or all phases of a program's individual lifecycle. An integrated mix of services, tools and expertise is required to support cross domain activities and operate in a collaborative and integrated environment. Individual task orders written against the IDIQ will require the Contractor to provide support that is integrated and spans across different functional areas.

Disciplined, comprehensive, established and analytical methodologies for providing functional support in these areas are required. Formalized knowledge and experience in applying cutting edge technology and methods to Government program needs, in order to maximize quality, efficiency, productivity are required. The Contractor must demonstrate program rigor which reflects experience, professional certifications, national security clearances, appropriate tools and knowledge of industry standards and best practices. Capabilities for functional support must be deep and broad in each domain.

Additionally, the Contractor must demonstrate Reach Back capabilities including a process and structure for the systematic, coordinated, flexible, short notice, and effective delivery of additional resources and subject matter expertise in meeting PWS requirements and solving complex problems.

Required Plans

The Contractor must provide and implement the following plans and / or processes.

" A Small Business Subcontracting Plan which conforms to the requirements of FAR subpart 19.7 unless otherwise exempted pursuant to FAR 19.702(b) (1). " A robust and proactive Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) plan in order to maintain a position of trust, confidence, and integrity with the Government." An Information Security Plan, Quality Control Plan, and a Security Plan, as described in the PWS.

Subcontracting

The Government will evaluate the offeror's subcontracting plan for meeting DoD small business subcontracting goals listed below, as well as compliance with the requirements of FAR Part 19.7. For purposed of evaluation, these subcontracting goals pertain to the total dollars subcontracted in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. DoD subcontracting goals are as follows.

" Small Business (SB) 37%" HUBZone (HUBZ) 3%" Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) 3%" Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) 5%" Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) 5%" Historically Black colleges & Universities and Minority Institutions 5%

Additionally, The Government will consider the offeror's subcontracting management plan to include teaming arrangements and processes for managing and monitoring of subcontractors. The Government will also consider the effectiveness of the offeror's abilities to meet their prior subcontracting goals.

The Government will consider the flexibility required by the offeror for developing a subcontracting plan for this IDIQ contract, given that the timing and size of future task orders are indefinite, and the Government cannot commit to more than a guaranteed minimum ordering quantity, and there is a period of performance of up to five years.



Type of Contract

The type of contract being contemplated is a single award IDIQ contract. Although the Government intends to make a single award, it reserves the right to make multiple awards if it's in the best interest of the Government. It is anticipated that most of the costs associated with this contract will be Time and Materials (T&M) task order items and some Firm Fixed Price (FFP) items. The Government is anticipating a performance period of up to five years. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, with a small business size standard of $7 million. The proposed acquisition will be utilizing procedures as set forth in FAR Parts 12 and 15.

Follow-Up

A complete RFP package will be available approximately on or about 19 March 2010, by downloading the documents at the AQD Website as follows: http://www.aqd.nbc.gov/Business/openmarket.aspx. The RFP and any subsequent amendments will only be available in electronic format. No CD-ROMs or hardcopy documents will be distributed. Potential contractors are hereby notified that the RFP and subsequent amendments will ONLY be available for download at the above site. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the RFP and amendments (if any). This will be the only method of distributing amendments; therefore, IT IS THE OFFERORS' RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THE WEB SITE PERIODICALLY FOR ANY AMENDMENTS TO THIS RFP. Offerors must be registered in the Contractors Central Registration (CCR) in order to participate in this procurement. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make a contractor ineligible for award. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx.

Contracting Office Address: US Department of Interior / National Business Center / Acquisition Services Directorate / 381 Elden Street, Suite 4000, Herndon, VA 20170-4817

Point of Contact(s): Nancy Shah, Contract Specialist, nancy.shah@aqd.nbc.gov ANDLouis Gilden, Contracting Officer, louis.gilden@aqd.nbc.gov

Added: Nov 10, 2009 3:46 pm FEDBIZOPPS ANNOUNCEMENT



REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Pursuant to FAR 15.201(e)

ARMY NATIONAL GUARDPROGRAM MANAGEMENT, ACQUISITION SUPPORT AND IV&VRFI #N10PS18126NOVEMBER 10, 2009

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Interior, Acquisition Service Directorate Herndon (AQD-Herndon) Procurement is issuing the subject Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the Army National Guard (ARNG). AQD-Herndon is a Federal Franchise Fund Contracting Office within the Department of Interior under the authority of the Government Management Reform Act and provides contracting support to all Federal and DoD Agencies. This RFI and a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) may be accessed via the AQD website at: http://www.aqd.nbc.gov/solic/solicitations.asp.

The Government is providing a draft PWS for industry comment as a part of this RFI. The purpose of the draft is to afford industry an opportunity to comment on best practices and critical elements that should be included in the PWS. Any comments provided should not be viewed as a vehicle for presenting a specific approach to be proposed, but as an opportunity to improve an eventual solicitation package. The Government has prepared a draft PWS to explain how the acquisition relates to the agency's program need and requirement for a contractor's solution. The Government is in the process of finalizing the PWS and attempting to minimize questions prior to the release of the Request for Proposal. The draft PWS is being provided solely for the purpose of industry comment and feedback. This does not constitute a request for proposal.



REQUIREMENT

The Army National Guard (ARNG) requires broadly defined Acquisition and Program Management support for current and future requirements in support of the ARNG mission. It is necessary to have an independent and conflict-of-interest-free Program Management and Acquisition function. The program management function will provide: Systems Engineering, Technical Support, and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) supporting a wide-range of systems engineering and technical assistance requirements identified below. The services performed will support the National Guard Bureau (NGB) and other DoD communities as directed. The requirement is more fully described in the attached PWS. The Government is contemplating a single award IDIQ for a period of performance of five years, including a base year and four one year option periods. It is anticipated that this will be a commercial requirement competed under FAR Parts 12 and 15.

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is for information and planning purposes only, is not a commitment by the Government, and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. An announcement for proposals is not a part of this RFI and a contract will not be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information requests. HOW TO RESPOND The AQD point of contact for this RFI is Louis Gilden. Firms interested in performing this requirement may reply to this RFI on or before Tuesday, November 24, 2009, by 4:00 pm Eastern Time by addressing all of the questions for industry and by providing any other recommendations, comments or suggestions that may assist the Government with this acquisition. Comments, whether supportive or critical, are earnestly solicited regarding every aspect of this requirement. Please provide your response via email only to louis.gilden@aqd.nbc.gov. There is no page limit for responses. Proprietary processes or data must be clearly marked and documented as such in the response. Please use Microsoft WORD to record your responses and attach the WORD document to your email. If you have any questions, please send an email to louis.gilden@aqd.nbc.gov.

PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST AND INFORMATION SOUGHT

This RFI represents the initiation of the acquisition planning and market research phase for this requirement. The industry input received from this RFI may be used to prepare the official solicitation package. The Government requests recommendations, comments, concerns, and questions relating to the contemplated services from contractors that possess demonstrable and credible experience for all of the requirements listed in the PWS.

GOVERNMENT QUESTIONS FOR INDUSTRY

The Government's intent is to obtain responses to the items listed below to assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. Interested offerors shall provide the following in their response. You are invited to submit any other useful comments, which are not covered by the list below.

1. Capability Package to include: name of company; company point of contact to (including the person's name, telephone number, email address, and company address); and size of business.

2. Comments and feedback on the attached PWS. This is a broadly described requirement. Is the requirement sufficiently detailed and clear for your comprehensive response? If not, propose your suggested changes.

3. Discerning factors to evaluate vendors' responses.

4. Identify potential pricing structure/methodologies in support of this type of work.

5. Provide an estimated level of effort for this type of work for a base period of twelve (12) months and four (4), twelve (12) month option periods.

6. Teaming and subcontracting opportunities to meet the Department of Defense socioeconomic goals.