Security ministries of afghanistan advisory program

****** Amendment 0007 *******
Please see attached Amendment 0007 and final attached Performance Work Statement.
All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged and in full effect.
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******* Amendment 0006 ********
Please see attached Amendment 0006 which extends this solicitation from 24 September 2018 to 31 October 2018 at 0900 CST.
All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged and in full effect.
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***** AMENDMENT 0005 *******
Please see the following attachments with regards to W52P1J-18-R-0011 Amendment 0005:
1. W52P1J-18-R-0011-0005
2. Attachment 0002 - Price Matrix

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Added: Sep 07, 2018 3:42 pm

***** AMENDMENT 0005 *******

Please see the following attachments with regards to W52P1J-18-R-0011 Amendment 0005:

1.  W52P1J-18-R-0011-0005

2.  Attachment 0002 - Price Matrix

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AMENDMENT 0002
Amendment 0002 is hereby issued against solicitation W52P1J-18-R-0011 to extend the proposal due date from 21 August 2018 to 10 September 2018, 0900 Central Time. The Government is currently finalizing answers to industry's questions and will post when complete.
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AMENDMENT 0003
Please see attachment W52P1J18R0011-0003 for all details pertaining to this amendment.
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AMENDMENT 0004
Please see the following attachments with regards to Amendment 0004:
- W52P1J-18-R-0011-0004
- Attachment 0001 - Revised PWS 06SEP2018
- Attachment 0002 - Revised Price Matrix 06SEP2018
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Added: Aug 23, 2018 5:36 pm Modified: Sep 06, 2018 8:12 pmTrack Changes ********** 15 AUGUST 2018 ************
AMENDMENT 0002

Amendment 0002 is hereby issued against solicitation W52P1J-18-R-0011 to extend the proposal due date from 21 August 2018 to 10 September 2018, 0900 Central Time.  The Government is currently finalizing answers to industry's questions and will post when complete.


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AMENDMENT 0003

Please see attachment W52P1J18R0011-0003 for all details pertaining to this amendment.



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AMENDMENT 0004

Please see the following attachments with regards to Amendment 0004:

- W52P1J-18-R-0011-0004
- Attachment 0001 - Revised PWS 06SEP2018
- Attachment 0002 - Revised Price Matrix 06SEP2018

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AMENDMENT 0003
Please see attachment W52P1J18R0011-0003 for all details pertaining to this amendment..

Added: Aug 23, 2018 5:36 pm ********** 23 AUGUST 2018 ************
AMENDMENT 0003

Please see attachment W52P1J18R0011-0003 for all details pertaining to this amendment.

W52P1J-18-R-0011 Amendment 0001
The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) hereby issues Amendment 0001 to solicitation W52P1J-18-R-0011. The details of this amendment are provided below:
Solicitation W52P1J-18-R-0011 remains in DRAFT Form. It is the intent of the US Army to release an amendment to the solicitation that changes the RFP from DRAFT to
FINAL, so please continue monitoring FBO for future amendments. There are
no envisioned changes to the solicitation and source selection methodology. There are anticipated changes forthcoming in the PWS that addresses additional performance metrics to adhere to.

Proposals are not to be submitted against this DRAFT RFP and will not be considered for evaluation purposes. Offerors shall submit proposals against the FINAL RFP once released. Offerors are cautioned that a tight turnaround timeframe will be requested in the FINAL RFP release and there are not projected changes to the proposal submission instruction or anticipated extensions to be granted.

Added: Jun 25, 2018 12:08 pm Modified: Jul 16, 2018 9:40 amTrack Changes The U.S. Government (USG) Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan
(CSTC-A) has a requirement for continued in-depth functional and
programmatic Contractor support to train, advise, and assist the Ministry of
Interior (MoI) and the Ministry of Defense (MoD), and other security
institutions as identified by Resolute Support Headquarters (HQ).

The Security Ministries of Afghanistan Advisory Program Request for Proposal
(RFP) has been released on 25 June 2018. See attached RFP with its
attachments for details.

Questions are due no later than 09 July 2018 at 0900 U.S. Central Time.
Questions will be answered via an amendment to the RFP.
Proposals are due no later than 21 August 2018 at 0900 U.S. Central Time.

If you have any further questions regarding this announcement, please
contact Mrs. Carly Frye, Contract Specialist at carly.c.frye.civ@mail.mil,
and Ms. Amanda Struve, Contracting Officer at amanda.k.struve.civ@mail.mil.

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Added: Apr 12, 2018 2:18 pm Modified: Jul 16, 2018 9:40 amTrack Changes

W52P1J-18-R-0011 Amendment 0001

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) hereby issues Amendment 0001 to solicitation W52P1J-18-R-0011.  The details of this amendment are provided below:

Solicitation W52P1J-18-R-0011 remains in DRAFT Form. It is the intent of the US Army to release an amendment to the solicitation that changes the RFP from DRAFT to
FINAL, so please continue monitoring FBO for future amendments. There are
no envisioned changes to the solicitation and source selection methodology. There are anticipated changes forthcoming in the PWS that addresses additional performance metrics to adhere to.

Proposals are not to be submitted against this DRAFT RFP and will not be considered for evaluation purposes. Offerors shall submit proposals against the FINAL RFP once released. Offerors are cautioned that a tight turnaround timeframe will be requested in the FINAL RFP release and there are not projected changes to the proposal submission instruction or anticipated extensions to be granted.

Added: Jun 25, 2018 12:08 pm Modified: Jul 16, 2018 9:40 amTrack Changes The U.S. Government (USG) Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan
(CSTC-A) has a requirement for continued in-depth functional and
programmatic Contractor support to train, advise, and assist the Ministry of
Interior (MoI) and the Ministry of Defense (MoD), and other security
institutions as identified by Resolute Support Headquarters (HQ).

The Security Ministries of Afghanistan Advisory Program Request for Proposal
(RFP) has been released on 25 June 2018. See attached RFP with its
attachments for details.

Questions are due no later than 09 July 2018 at 0900 U.S. Central Time.
Questions will be answered via an amendment to the RFP.
Proposals are due no later than 21 August 2018 at 0900 U.S. Central Time.

If you have any further questions regarding this announcement, please
contact Mrs. Carly Frye, Contract Specialist at carly.c.frye.civ@mail.mil,
and Ms. Amanda Struve, Contracting Officer at amanda.k.struve.civ@mail.mil.

The U.S. Government (USG) Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan
(CSTC-A) has a requirement for continued in-depth functional and
programmatic Contractor support to train, advise, and assist the Ministry of
Interior (MoI) and the Ministry of Defense (MoD), and other security
institutions as identified by Resolute Support Headquarters (HQ).

The Security Ministries of Afghanistan Advisory Program Request for Proposal
(RFP) has been released on 25 June 2018. See attached RFP with its
attachments for details.

Questions are due no later than 09 July 2018 at 0900 U.S. Central Time.
Questions will be answered via an amendment to the RFP.
Proposals are due no later than 24 July 2018 at 0900 U.S. Central Time.

If you have any further questions regarding this announcement, please
contact Mrs. Carly Frye, Contract Specialist at carly.c.frye.civ@mail.mil,
and Ms. Amanda Struve, Contracting Officer at amanda.k.struve.civ@mail.mil.

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Added: Jun 25, 2018 12:08 pm The U.S. Government (USG) Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan
(CSTC-A) has a requirement for continued in-depth functional and
programmatic Contractor support to train, advise, and assist the Ministry of
Interior (MoI) and the Ministry of Defense (MoD), and other security
institutions as identified by Resolute Support Headquarters (HQ).

The Security Ministries of Afghanistan Advisory Program Request for Proposal
(RFP) has been released on 25 June 2018. See attached RFP with its
attachments for details.

Questions are due no later than 09 July 2018 at 0900 U.S. Central Time.
Questions will be answered via an amendment to the RFP.
Proposals are due no later than 24 July 2018 at 0900 U.S. Central Time.

If you have any further questions regarding this announcement, please
contact Mrs. Carly Frye, Contract Specialist at carly.c.frye.civ@mail.mil,
and Ms. Amanda Struve, Contracting Officer at amanda.k.struve.civ@mail.mil.

W52P1J-18-R-0011 Amendment 0001
The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) hereby issues Amendment 0001 to solicitation W52P1J-18-R-0011. The details of this amendment are provided below:
Solicitation W52P1J-18-R-0011 remains in DRAFT Form. It is the intent of the US Army to release an amendment to the solicitation that changes the RFP from DRAFT to
FINAL, so please continue monitoring FBO for future amendments. There are
no envisioned changes to the solicitation and source selection methodology. There are anticipated changes forthcoming in the PWS that addresses additional performance metrics to adhere to.

Proposals are not to be submitted against this DRAFT RFP and will not be considered for evaluation purposes. Offerors shall submit proposals against the FINAL RFP once released. Offerors are cautioned that a tight turnaround timeframe will be requested in the FINAL RFP release and there are not projected changes to the proposal submission instruction or anticipated extensions to be granted.

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Added: Apr 12, 2018 2:18 pm

W52P1J-18-R-0011 Amendment 0001

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) hereby issues Amendment 0001 to solicitation W52P1J-18-R-0011.  The details of this amendment are provided below:

Solicitation W52P1J-18-R-0011 remains in DRAFT Form. It is the intent of the US Army to release an amendment to the solicitation that changes the RFP from DRAFT to
FINAL, so please continue monitoring FBO for future amendments. There are
no envisioned changes to the solicitation and source selection methodology. There are anticipated changes forthcoming in the PWS that addresses additional performance metrics to adhere to.

Proposals are not to be submitted against this DRAFT RFP and will not be considered for evaluation purposes. Offerors shall submit proposals against the FINAL RFP once released. Offerors are cautioned that a tight turnaround timeframe will be requested in the FINAL RFP release and there are not projected changes to the proposal submission instruction or anticipated extensions to be granted.

SYNOPSIS
*** Original notices previously posted under W560MY-16-R-0001, and W52P1J-17-R-0118, shall now use the new solicitation number of W52P1J-18-R-0011. All future notices for this effort will be published under solicitation number, W52P1J-18-R-0011. ***

Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI) intends to issue a full and open, competitive solicitation for the acquisition of the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) Advisory services on or about 15 April 2018. The Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan (CSTC-A) has an ongoing requirement for
experienced contractors to train, advise, and mentor the ANDSF. ANDSF encompass the Ministry of Interior (MoI), Afghanistan National Police (ANP) and the Ministry of
Defense (MoD), Afghanistan National Army (ANA). The goal is to build the Afghans' organizational capacity and capability at all levels within the ANDSF so that they may eventually have a self-sustaining national security environment.

The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at various locations throughout Afghanistan, including coalition and U.S. bases. ACC-RI intends the contract to be staffed with U.S. Nationals, Local Nationals, and Third Country Nationals.

This acquisition will be conducted using competitive negotiation procedures and Best Value Trade-Off process described in FAR 15.101. ACC-RI intends to issue one (1) contract that meets North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 611430 (size standard is $11 million). The resultant contract for this solicitation will be a Time and Materials/Labor Hour (T & M/LH) contract with non-fee bearing Cost Reimbursable Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for Travel and Other Direct Costs. The Period of Performance (PoP) is anticipated to be a one base year plus four one-year evaluated option periods. The PoP will also include clause
52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. Interested parties must be able to clearly demonstrate the existence of a current U.S. Facility Clearance to the SECRET level in accordance with DODD 5220.22, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, at the time of proposal submission. This SECRET level clearance may also apply to affiliates, team members, and
subcontractors if they have access to classified information. ACC-RI will NOT assist organizations in obtaining the required Facilities Clearance.

This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to a specific acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. This synopsis does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor to pay for any costs incurred as a result of this notice.

All contractors who provide goods/services to the Department of Defense must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM). If you are not registered in SAM, you cannot be awarded a DOD contract. The internet site for registering in SAM is http://www.sam.gov. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.5, 5.102 and 15.201; therefore, hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may
download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet:
http://www.FedBizOpps.gov .
NOTE: The date offers are due will not be available until the solicitation is issued. ESTIMATED solicitation issue date is 15 April 2018. THIS IS AN ESTIMATED DATE ONLY AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidder's mailing list. Therefore, interested parties should periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to
obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals may render your bid or proposal unacceptable.

ACC-RI is also posting the draft PWS for this action and invites all interested parties to review and provide comments prior to issuance of any formal solicitation but no later than 0800 CT,
26 March 2018. The Government may or may not incorporate any information or comment resulting from this request into the final version.

The purpose of this request is to:

1. Afford interested parties an opportunity to pre-read the PWS to ensure this project is executed in the most effective manner possible,

2. Allow potential offerors to judge whether or how they can satisfy the Government's requirements,

3. Enhance the Government's ability to obtain quality services at reasonable prices, and,

4. Increase efficiency in proposal preparation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.

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Added: Mar 06, 2018 5:02 pm SYNOPSIS
*** Original notices previously posted under W560MY-16-R-0001, and W52P1J-17-R-0118, shall now use the new solicitation number of W52P1J-18-R-0011. All future notices for this effort will be published under solicitation number, W52P1J-18-R-0011. ***

Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI) intends to issue a full and open, competitive solicitation for the acquisition of the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) Advisory services on or about 15 April 2018. The Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan (CSTC-A) has an ongoing requirement for
experienced contractors to train, advise, and mentor the ANDSF. ANDSF encompass the Ministry of Interior (MoI), Afghanistan National Police (ANP) and the Ministry of
Defense (MoD), Afghanistan National Army (ANA). The goal is to build the Afghans' organizational capacity and capability at all levels within the ANDSF so that they may eventually have a self-sustaining national security environment.

The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at various locations throughout Afghanistan, including coalition and U.S. bases. ACC-RI intends the contract to be staffed with U.S. Nationals, Local Nationals, and Third Country Nationals.

This acquisition will be conducted using competitive negotiation procedures and Best Value Trade-Off process described in FAR 15.101. ACC-RI intends to issue one (1) contract that meets North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 611430 (size standard is $11 million). The resultant contract for this solicitation will be a Time and Materials/Labor Hour (T&M/LH) contract with non-fee bearing Cost Reimbursable Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for Travel and Other Direct Costs. The Period of Performance (PoP) is anticipated to be a one base year plus four one-year evaluated option periods. The PoP will also include clause
52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. Interested parties must be able to clearly demonstrate the existence of a current U.S. Facility Clearance to the SECRET level in accordance with DODD 5220.22, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, at the time of proposal submission. This SECRET level clearance may also apply to affiliates, team members, and
subcontractors if they have access to classified information. ACC-RI will NOT assist organizations in obtaining the required Facilities Clearance.

This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to a specific acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. This synopsis does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor to pay for any costs incurred as a result of this notice.

All contractors who provide goods/services to the Department of Defense must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM). If you are not registered in SAM, you cannot be awarded a DOD contract. The internet site for registering in SAM is http://www.sam.gov. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.5, 5.102 and 15.201; therefore, hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may
download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet:
http://www.FedBizOpps.gov .
NOTE: The date offers are due will not be available until the solicitation is issued. ESTIMATED solicitation issue date is 15 April 2018. THIS IS AN ESTIMATED DATE ONLY AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidder's mailing list. Therefore, interested parties should periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to
obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals may render your bid or proposal unacceptable.

ACC-RI is also posting the draft PWS for this action and invites all interested parties to review and provide comments prior to issuance of any formal solicitation but no later than 0800 CT,
26 March 2018. The Government may or may not incorporate any information or comment resulting from this request into the final version.

The purpose of this request is to:

1. Afford interested parties an opportunity to pre-read the PWS to ensure this project is executed in the most effective manner possible,

2. Allow potential offerors to judge whether or how they can satisfy the Government's requirements,

3. Enhance the Government's ability to obtain quality services at reasonable prices, and,

4. Increase efficiency in proposal preparation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.