Fort Greely Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Mission Support Services (MSS), Fort Greely, Alaska

This announcement is amended as follows:

The itinerary for the Pre-Solicitation Site Visit scheduled 18-19 March 2015, is provided as a secured document.

The following documents are also being provided for contractor information purposes only. These documents will not become a part of the contract after award. The Government reserves the right to modify the QASP and ATP as determined necessary.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for Ft. Greely BMD-MSS dated 13MAR15
Award Term Plan (ATP) for Ft. Greely BMD-MSS dated 13MAR15

NOTICE: DUE TO LIMITATIONS RESULTING RECENT CHANGES IN THE ARMY SINGLE FACE TO INDUSTRY (ASFI) DOCUMENT UPLOAD PROCESS, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY DOCUMENTS LOCATED IN THE SYSTEM GENERATED SOLICITATION FILES AREA OF THE SOLICITATION VIEW POSTED UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. THE GOVERNMENT WILL MANUALLY UPLOAD ALL RELEVANT SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS TO FBO VIA ASFI OR TO AMRDEC SAFE.

Solicitation W9126014R0001 for Fort Greely Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Mission Support Services (MSS) is issued by the Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This solicitation is issued as a competitive 8(a) set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 561210 - Facilities Support Services with a Small Business Size Standard of $38.5M.

The Government intends to award a single contract for Fort Greely BMD MSS to be performed at Fort Greely Alaska. Services required by the BMD MSS contract include (1) electrical power generation and distribution and 24/7 backup power generation and distribution to the Missile Defense Complex (MDC); (2) facility maintenance to mission critical facilities within the MDC and support facilities in United States Army Garrison (USAG) cantonment areas on Fort Greely; (3) MDC Integrated Electronic Security System (IESS) maintenance and repair; (4) MDC access control; (5) airfield operations to include air traffic control (ATC) services; (6) fire alarm maintenance and repair; (7) civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering services; (8) environmental engineering and compliance; (9) lodging and housekeeping service; (10) custodial service; and (11) Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)/Real-Time Automated Personal Identification System (RAPIDS) administration as required by the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The anticipated contract period of performance includes a 60 day transition & phase-in period, a core contract period consisting of a 1 year base and four 1-year option periods, two award terms each consisting of a 1-year base and a 1-year option, and the potential of not more than 6 months extension under the authority of FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. Total performance period including transition & phase-in, the base, all options and all award terms, and maximum allowable extension under FAR 52.217-8 is 9 years and 8 months.

This is a best-value source selection conducted in accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.3, as supplemented by DFARS 215.3, AFARS 5115.305 which will result in the award of a single hybrid consisting of Firm Fixed Price, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, and Cost Reimbursable, and not-separately priced contract line items.

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management Registration (SAM) database prior to submission of an offer to be considered for award of any DoD contract. This may be accomplished electronically at http://www.sam.gov.

Proposals must be received by Army Contracting Command - RSA, 350 Vandenberg Street, Peterson AFB, CO 80914-4914 not later than 2:00 PM Mountain Time on Monday, 06 April 2015. Proposals received after the required date and time will be considered late.

Technical Data Packages are published to support the solicitation. Contractors are required to submit a Technical Data Package (TDP) request form (available with this announcement) in order to access the TDPs in FBO. Contractors who have already submitted a TDP request under the pre-solicitation announcement for W91260-14-R-0001, need not re-submit. Contractors who have not submitted a TDP request under the pre-solicitation announced must identify one individual point of contact (POC) e-mail address who is authorized to download information on behalf of the contractor. The following instructions provide the process for completing the TDP request:

1. Log into FBO and navigate to announcement W9126014R0001.
2. Download, complete, sign, and return by email, the TDP request form to the attention of Gina Garcia, Contract Specialist, at virginia.garcia35.civ@mail.mil or Sven B. Gaines, Contracting Officer, at sven.b.gaines.civ@mail.mil. The name, company, and CAGE code on the TDP request must match the data of the person requesting access.
3. Log into FBO and navigate to announcement W9126014R0001.
4. Click on the quote mark explicit access quote mark button. This will submit an electronic request via FBO to the Government, requesting access to the TDP available on FBO.
5. The Government will authorize explicit access via FBO and an automated e-mail will be sent to the designated POC authorizing access to the TDP.

When all of the steps in this process have been completed, the interested party will receive a system generated email notification of access approval. Failure to complete all of the listed steps will result in an access rejection notice. NOTE: It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure TDP requests are submitted promptly to ensure adequate time to access for download of critical proposal solicitation documents.

In addition, the contractor POC must also access and download relevant TDP Attachments from the U. S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/. Contractor POCs will receive an email from AMRDEC with a link and unique password to download each package. After the recipient has downloaded files in the package, their password will expire and the data will no longer be accessible or available on-line. NOTE: Once the link is opened, the recipient MUST download the package immediately as it will not be available again should the recipient navigate away from the download page prior to downloading the document.

It is the responsibility of the offeror to read the entire solicitation package and comply with the instructions provided. Non-compliance may result in your proposal being found non-responsive which means it may not be considered for award.

In accordance with Section L paragraph L-1, of the solicitation, any questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via e-mail not later than 4:00 PM mountain time on Monday, 23 March 2015.

Government Point of Contact:

Gina Garcia, Contract Specialist, virginia.garcia35.civ@mail.mil
Sven B. Gaines, Contracting Officer sven.b.gaines.civ@mail.mil

This announcement is amended to read as follows:

As a reminder, questions regarding this or any previous announcement or amendment pretaining to W91260-14-R-0001, for Fort Greely Ballistic Missile Defense Mission Support Services must be submitted in writing. The Government will not entertain questions by telephone. Please submit your questions to Gina Garcia, Contract Specialist, at virginia.garcia35.civ@mail.mil or Sven B. (Brian) Gaines, Contracting Officer, sven.b.gaines.civ@mail.mil.

This announcement is amended to read as follows:

In advance preparation for the release of RFP W91260-14-R-0001, contractors who intend to submit an offer in response to the RFP are asked to submit a completed Technical Data Package (TDP) request form (posted with this amendment) to expedite access to all TDPs when they are posted. The Government asks that each contractor provide one representative who will be authorized to download TDPs on behalf of the contractor. The following instructions provide the process for completing the TDP request:

1. Log into FBO and navigate to announcement W91260-14-R-0001.
2. Download, complete, sign, and return by email, the TDP request form as soon as possible. The name and email on the TDP request must match the explicit access request. Return the TDP request to the attention of Gina Garcia, Contract Specialist, at virginia.garcia35.civ@mail.mil or Sven B. (Brian) Gaines, Contracting Officer, at sven.b.gaines.civ@mail.mil.

Along with this amendment, the Government is posting a final draft of the Fort Greely Ballistic Missile Defense Mission Support Contract Performance Work Statement. To access the draft PWS contractors who provided TDP Requests must perform the following steps:

1. Log into FBO and navigate to announcement W91260-14-R-0001.
2. Click on the quote mark explicit access quote mark button. This will submit an electronic request via FBO to the Government, requesting access to the TDP available on FBO.
3. The Government will authorize explicit access via FBO and an automated e-mail will be sent to the designated POC authorizing access to the TDP.

When all of the steps in this process have been completed, the interested party will receive a system generated email notification of access approval. Failure to complete all of the listed steps will result in an access rejection notice.

For planning purposes, the Government intends to issue a formal RFP on or about 6 March 2015 on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO). Prospective offerors are encouraged to check FBO to obtain the solicitation, any amendments, or other information pertaining to the solicitation. Prospective offerors are encouraged to register for notification through FBO. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), (https://www.sam.gov) and must ensure their Annual Representations and Certifications are updated and current. Points of Contact are: Gina Garcia, Contract Specialist, at virginia.garcia35.civ@mail.mil or Sven B. (Brian) Gaines, Contracting Officer, sven.b.gaines.civ@mail.mil

This announcement is amended to read as follows:

As you will remember from industry day, those parties intending to participate in the Fort Greely BMD MSS acquisition are advised that the Government requires the successful offeror to have a SECRET Facility Clearance (FCL) upon contract award. For example, a joint venture must have its own SECRET Facility Clearance under the Joint Venture CAGE Code to meet the solicitation requirement. Interested parties are encouraged to review DoD 5220.22-M Chapter 2, Section 1, Facility Clearances (FCLs) for additional information regarding FCLs. DoD 5220.22-M can be reviewed at
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/522022m.pdf.

This announcement is amended to read as follows:

The Pre-Proposal Conference previously scheduled for 18 and 19 February 2015 has been changed to 18 and 19 March 2015. As a reminder, attendance is not mandatory, however, is highly encouraged. The Government recommends attending both days since different areas will be visited and different information related to each area will be discussed. Please ensure flexibility in your travel plans in the event of additional unexpected changes in conference dates. Please email your requests for attendance to Sven B. (Brian) Gaines, Contracting Officer at sven.b.gaines.civ@mail.mil, or to Virginia (Gina) Garcia, Contract Specialist at virginia.garcia35.civ@mail.mil. Attendance request must be received not later than 4:00 PM mountain time on Wednesday, 4 March 2015. Attendees whose data is received late may not be allowed access to Ft Greely. All previous submissions remain valid. Finally, and as a reminder, please submit any questions relating to this pre-solicitation announcement in writing via e-mail.

This announcement is amended as follows:

A change to the dates of the Pre-Proposal Conference previously scheduled for 11 and 12 February 2015, has been made. The new dates are 18 and 19 February 2015. As a reminder, attendance is not mandatory, however, is highly encouraged. The Government recommends attending both days since different areas will be visited and different information related to each area will be discussed. Please ensure flexibility in your travel plans in the event of additional unexpected changes in conference dates. Finally, and as a reminder, please submit any questions relating to this pre-solicitation announcement in writing via e-mail.

This announcement is amended as follows:

Attendance of the Pre-Proposal Conference scheduled for 11 and 12 February 2015, while not mandatory, is highly encouraged. In addition, the Government recommends attending both days since different areas will be visited and different information related to each area will be discussed. Finally please ensure flexibility in your travel plans in the event of an unexpected change in conference dates. As a reminder, please provide any questions relating to this pre-solicitation announcement by email in writing.

The following language previously posted on this pre-solicitation notice is rescinded:

Interested parties with valid contractor common access cards need only provide their Company Name, Cage Code, and Full Name of the attendee(s).

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The laguage posted on the previous announcement is amended to read as follows:

In order to gain access to Ft Greely for the pre-proposal site visit, a written (encrypted email or fax sent to 719-554-8799) request containing all of the following information must be sent to the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist:

- Company Name
- Cage Code
- Full Name of attendee (Last, First MI)
- Contractor Common Access Card (Yes or No)? If no, provide the following:
- Full Social Security Number
- Driver License Number, State of issue, and expiration date
- Date of Birth
- City/State of Birth
- US Citizen (Yes or No) & If no, provide Alien Registration Number

Please email your requests for attendance to Sven B. (Brian) Gaines, Contracting Officer at sven.b.gaines.civ@mail.mil, or to Virginia (Gina) Garcia, Contract Specialist at virginia.garcia35.civ@mail.mil. Attendance request must be received not later than 4:00 PM mountain time on Wednesday, 4 February 2015. Attendees whose data is received late may not be allowed access to Ft Greely. Telephone responses will not be accepted.

Participants are responsible for arranging transportation and lodging to the initial meeting point at Ft Greely Alaska. On base lodging is not available. Bus transportation will be provided to all site visit locations and then back to the initial meeting point. A detailed itinerary and timeline will be provided to attendees after they have been cleared for installation access. The Government will not reimburse the contractor for any site visit expenses.

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All other language previously posted on this pre-solicitation announcement remains unchanged.

In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 5.203(a) this announcement serves as preliminary notice of the Government?s intent to issue a solicitation for Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Mission Support Services (MSS) at Fort (Ft) Greely, Alaska. The US Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) at Colorado Springs, CO intends to issue a solicitation for non personal services for BMDS MSS at Ft Greely, Alaska. The contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, transportation, tools, supplies, equipment, and materials (other than those specified as Government furnished), necessary to perform services in the following functional areas as required by the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The functional areas include: (1) electrical power generation and distribution and 24/7 backup power generation and distribution to the Missile Defense Complex (MDC); (2) facility maintenance to mission critical facilities within the MDC and support facilities in United States Army Garrison USAG) cantonment areas on Ft Greely; (3) MDC Integrated Electronic Security System IESS) maintenance and repair; (4) MDC access control; (5) airfield operations to include air traffic control (ATC) services; (6) fire alarm maintenance and repair; 7) civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering services; (8) environmental engineering and compliance; (9) lodging and housekeeping service; (10) custodial service; and (11) Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)/Real-Time Automated Personal Identification System (RAPIDS) administration. The scope of this effort will support the Ft Greely Garrison, MDA, and 49th Missile Defense Battalion (SMDC); as well as Ft Greely tenant organizations.

The solicitation, when published, will result in a single award hybrid contract consisting of Firm Fixed Price CLINs, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee CLINS, and Cost Reimbursement (no fee) CLINS. Contract performance will consist of a 90 day transition & phase-in period, a one year base period of performance with 4 one year option periods, and the potential of two additional award terms. The first award term will consist of a base year and a one year option. The second award term will consist of a base year and 2 one year options. The total potential contract duration can be as long as 10 years if all award terms are granted. In addition, a 6) month extension period may be exercised as allowed by FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services if determined necessary by the Government.

In accordance with FAR 52.237-1, Site Visit, the Government will host a pre-proposal site visit at Ft Greely, Alaska on Wednesday and Thursday, 11 and 12 February 2015. While not mandatory, offerors are highly encouraged to participate in the site visit to inspect the site where services will be performed and to satisfy themselves on the general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

In order to gain access to Ft Greely for the pre-proposal site visit, a written (email) request containing the following information must be sent to the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist:

- Company Name
- Cage Code
- Full Name of attendee (Last, First MI)
- Contractor Common Access Card (Yes or No)? If no, provide the following:
- Full Social Security Number
- Driver License Number, State of issue, and expiration date
- Date of Birth
- City/State of Birth
- US Citizen (Yes or No) & If no, provide Alien Registration Number

Interested parties with valid contractor common access cards need only provide their Company Name, Cage Code, and Full Name of the attendee(s). Due to the limited amount of space, interested parties are asked to limit their participation to not more than three attendees.

Please email your requests for attendance to Sven B. (Brian) Gaines, Contracting Officer at sven.b.gaines.civ@mail.mil, or to Virginia (Gina) Garcia, Contract Specialist at virginia.garcia35.civ@mail.mil. Attendance request must be received not later than 4:00 PM mountain time on Wednesday, 4 February 2015. Attendees whose data is received late may not be allowed access to Ft Greely.

Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the initial meeting point at Ft Greely Alaska. Bus transportation will be provided to all subsequent site visit locations and then back to the initial meeting point. A detailed itinerary and timeline will be provided to attendees after they have been cleared for installation access. The Government will not reimburse the contractor for any site visit expenses.

The Ft. Greely BMDS MSS requirement will be solicited as a Small Business Administration Section 8(a) Set Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System code is 561210, Facilities Support Services with a small
business size standard of $38.5M.

Compliance with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (13 CFR 125.6 also known as the 50% rule) and 52.215-23, Limitations on Pass-Through Charges is mandatory. A formal Request for Proposal (RFP), when issued, will be made available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) web site. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be provided. Offerors are responsible for checking FBO to obtain the solicitation and any amendments or other information pertaining to the solicitation; prospective offerors are encouraged to register for notification through FBO. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), (https://www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award. In addition, vendors must ensure their Annual Representations and Certifications are updated and current. Points of Contact for this announcement are: Sven B. (Brian) Gaines, Contracting Officer, e-mail sven.b.gaines.civ@mail.mil and Virginia (Gina) Garcia, Contract Specialist, e-mail virginia.garcia35.civ@mail.mil. Please submit any questions regarding this announcement in writing by email. Telephone calls will not be accepted.