Army Enterprise Information Technology as a Service (EITaaS)

AMENDMENT 0006 NARRATIVE

This Amendment serves the following purposes:
1. Extend the Proposal Part 2 submission Due Date FOR THE PRICE MATRIX ONLY to 1300 EST 16-August 2019.
a. NOTE: THE TECHNICAL VOLUME IS STILL DUE AT 1500 EST on 9-AUGUST 2019.
2. To publicize Government Responses to Industry Questions for Proposal Part 2.
a. Document entitled, Army-EITaaS_Proposal_Part_2_Q_A_2019_07_29 FINAL
3. Provide updates to the following documents:
a. Statement of Objectives: Changes are highlighted in blue. See Paras 3, 4.3, 4.4, 5, 13, Table 1, Figure 2 and Table 3.
b. Prototype Project Opportunity Notice. Changes are highlighted in blue. See Paras B.2.1.3.D and 4.3.2 NOTE 3.
c. Attachment 0005 - Price Matrix. Changes in Blue Font. See Instructions Tab, Cells A7 and A10.
d. Attachment 0006 - DD254. Updated to remove requirement for SCI.
These version of the documents supersede all prior versions.
Document Titles:
1) SOO: Army_EITaaS_Statement_Of_Objectives_29JULY2019 - Amendment 0006
2) PPON: Army_EITaaS_PPON_29JULY2019-Amendment 0006
3) Price Matrix: Attch_0005_Army_EITaaS_Price_Matrix_29JULY2019 - AMENDMENT 0006
4) DD 254: Attch_0006-Army-EITaaS-DD-254_2019_07_17
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AMENDMENT 0005 NARRATIVE

The purpose of this amendment is to revise the PPON and Price Matrix to reflect the following Proposal Part 2 requirement change:
The Government is requesting that Offerors submit Firm Fixed Prices for Phase 1 and Phase 2, and Rough Order of Magnitude Prices (ROM) for Phases 3, 4 and 5. Prior to entering Phase 3, the Government will issue a Proposal Update Request in order to finalize Firm Fixed Prices for Phases 3, 4 and 5. Specific instructions will be provided to Awardees prior to entering Phase 3.
Changes to the PPON (paragraphs B.5.2.3.1, B.5.2.3.4, & C.4.3.2) are highlighted in yellow. Changes to the Price Matrix (Instructions Tab) are in Red Font.
These versions of the documents supersede all prior versions.
Revised Document Titles:
PPON: Army_EITaaS_PPON_17JULY2019-Amendment 0005
Price Matrix: Attch_0005_Army_EITaaS_Price_Matrix_2019_07_18-AMENDMENT 0005
The Question and Answer sheet has NOT been updated, but will be when the next round of responses are published.
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AMENDMENT 0004 NARRATIVE
The purpose of this amendment is to update the Instructions Tab in the Price Matrix (Attachment 0005). This revision removes reference to ROM pricing. A Fixed Amount (Firm Fixed Price) shall be provided for all Phases of Agreement performance.
This version, entitled, Attch_0005_Army_EITaaS_Price_Matrix_2019_07_17-Amendment 0004, replaces all prior versions and should be used for Proposal Part 2 preperation. Changes are in Red Font on the instructions Tab.
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Amendment 0003 Narrative

The purpose of this amendment is to post Government Responses to Industry Questions. Please note, not all responses submitted have been answered through this amendment. The questions answered are directly relevant to Proposal Part 1 submissions. Outstanding questions will be publicized when Government responses become available. See attachment entitled, Army-EITaaS_Proposal_Part_1_Q_A_2019_07_16 for Questions and Responses.
It was noted that the Due Dates on the FBO page and the Due Dates included in the PPON document were inconsistent. The following reflects the accurate submission Due Dates (NOTE: The Government utilized the later Due Date):
A. Proposal Part 1 Question Sets are due the by 1300 EST on the 12 July 2019 (3 days after PPON is published).
B. Proposal Part 1 submissions are due by 1300 EST 19 July 2019 (10 days after the PPON is published). Offerors are encouraged to submit an approved, active DD2345 as soon as the release date of this PPON in accordance with the instructions located in Section B.2.3, using the AMRDEC SAFE Site.
C. Proposal Part 2 Question Sets are due by 1300 EST 23 July 2019 (14 days after the PPON is published).
D. Proposal Part 2 submissions are due by 1500 EST on 9 August 2019. (31 days after PPON is published.

In addition to answering the questions, this amendment also updates the following documents:
- Army EITaaS PPON 15July2019 -Amendment 0003: Updates highlighted in yellow.
- PPON Attachment 0003: Updates highlighted in yellow.
- PPON Attachment 0005: Updates in Red.
- Statement of Objectives (SOO): Updates highlighted in yellow.
Also updated is SOO Enclosure 0003a: Marking on the Cover Sheet is updated, provided under separate cover.
A response to one of the questions indicates that the DD254 will be updated. It is not included in this amendment.
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The purpose of this amendment is to publicize final requirements for the Army Enterprise Information Technology as a Service (EITaaS) 10 U.S.C. 2371b Prototype Project.

The purpose of this EITaaS Prototype Pilot is to partner with industry to reform Army EITaaS operations and services delivery through commercial services in order to increase mission effectiveness, increase IT user efficiencies, and establish standardized, innovative IT services. INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD REVIEW THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED Army EITaaS PPON 9JULY2019 FIRST. This document contains the background information, authorities and project overview required to review the remaining documents.

All questions are to be submitted in accordance with the instructions provided in the attachment entitled Army EITaaS PPON 9JULY2019. Questions not submitted in accordance with those instructions will not be answered. Inquiries received by phone will direct Interested Parties to the instructions.

The following is a summary of submission Due Dates:
A. Proposal Part 1 Question Sets are due by 1300 EST 12 July 2019 (3 days after the PPON is published).
B. Proposal Part 1 submissions are due by 1300 EST 18 July 2019 (10 days after the PPON in published). Offerors are encouraged to submit an approved, active DD2345 as soon as the release date of the PPON.
C. Proposal Part 2 Question Sets are due by 1300 EST 22 July 2019 (14 days after the PPON is published).
D. Proposal Part 2 submissions are due by 1500 EST 9 August 2019 (31 days after the PPON is published).

Any prior/DRAFT version of a document is replaced by these final versions. This amendment uploads the following final versions of documents:
1) Army_EITaaS_PPON_9JULY2019 (Proposal Instructions and Evaluation Criteria)
a. PPON Attachment 0001: Instructions & DD2345
b. PPON Attachment 0002: Affirmation of Business Status Certification (ABSC)
c. PPON Attachment 0003: Demonstrated Performance Record
d. PPON Attachment 0004: Offeror Solution HW/SW List
e. PPON Attachment 0005: Price Matrix
f. PPON Attachment 0006: DD254 Contract Security Classification Specification
g. PPON Attachment 0007: Non-Government Advisors NDA Notice
2) Army EITaaS Statement of Objectives 9JULY2019
a. SOO Enclosure 0001: Initial Requirements Document (Approved Version)
b. SOO Enclosure 0002: Personnel Security Requirements
NOTE: SOO Enclosures 0003a, b, c and d, Pilot Site Fact Sheets, will be released upon receipt of DD2345
3) Agreement Terms and Conditions

In order to receive Pilot Site Fact Sheets, which are marked as Distribution D, an approved / active DD2345 is required. DD2345 submission instructions are included in the document entitled Army_EITaaS_PPON_9JULY2019. Please submit this form in accordance with the instructions in the PPON document as early as possible to receive the Pilot Site Fact Sheets. For more information on DD 2345, please visit: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/DD2345Instructions.aspx

In accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 2371b(f), this competitively awarded Agreement may lead to follow-on production activities if the Key Technical Goals (as defined in the SOO) are met; or in the event that a particularly favorable or unexpected result is accomplished that justifies transition to production. The anticipated scale of a production follow-on is to provide support to up to all of the Army Installations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside CONUS (OCONUS) (up to 288 locations). The Government, at its sole discretion, reserves the right not to proceed into production.

This posting does not constitute an obligation on behalf of the Government. Interested parties are advised that no costs will be reimbursed as part of the proposal preparation process.

Added: Jun 17, 2019 11:06 am Modified: Jul 09, 2019 7:12 pmTrack Changes Added: Jun 28, 2019 9:42 am Modified: Jul 09, 2019 7:12 pmTrack Changes.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO INDUSTRY: The purpose of this amendment is to provide an update to interested parties. It is anticipated that a Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) will be publicized on or around 9-July 2019, with a response due 30 days after the date of the publication. If possible, updated DRAFT documents will be publicized in the time leading up to the official PPON release. Potential Offerors are reminded that any DRAFT document does not represent any type of commitment or obligation on behalf of the Government. As a point of clarification: submission of a Form DD2345 will be required from interested parties AFTER the PPON is formally released in order to receive Pilot Site Data. The Pilot Site Data, in addition to the rest of the PPON documents, are required inputs that an Offeror will need to submit a proposal. Approval of a DD2345 is not immediate, so interested parties are encouraged to begin the process of DD2345 approval if they do not currently have one. Please do not submit DD2345's until they are formally requested through release of the PPON. If an email is sent to the ACC-NJ points of contact submitting a form DD2345 prior to release of the formal PPON it will not count as a formal submission - and will have to be resent.
This posting does not constitute an obligation on behalf of the Government. Interested parties are advised that no costs will be reimbursed as part of the proposal preparation process.
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS AMENDMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT REPRESENT A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.
In oder to be eligible to receive documentation that is critical to submitting a proposal, an active / valid DD2345 will be required. For more information on DD 2345, please visit: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/DD2345Instructions.aspx
Please do not submit any questions in response to this Amendment. Questions will not be answered..

The purpose of this notice is to publicize DRAFT requirements for the Army Enterprise Information Technology as a Service (EITaaS) 10 U.S.C. 2371b Prototype Project for planning purposes only.
The purpose of this EITaaS Prototype Pilot is to partner with industry to reform Army EITaaS operations and services delivery through commercial services in order to increase mission effectiveness, increase IT user efficiencies, and establish standardized, innovative IT services.
Attached to this post are three documents:
1) DRAFT-for-SOO_EITaaS_Initial_Requirements_Document_2019_03_22
2) Army_EITaaS_Draft_SOO_Comments_Instructions_2019_05_22
3) DRAFT_Army_EITaaS_Statement_Of_Objectives_2019_05_22
Any questions in response to this posting will not receive a reply. Please do not call with questions in response to this posting.
This post will be updated to provide finalized Requirements Documents at a time if/when a formal Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) is available for public release..