Human resource solutions (HRS) personnel life-cycle support (PLS) multiple award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract

The purpose of Amendment 0006, to Solicitation W15QKN-16-R-0002, is to revise the following thirteen documents (See attached Standard Form (SF) 30):

- 0001
- 0002
- 0006
- 0009
- 0011
- 0012
- 0014
- 0021
- 0025
- 0033
- 0039
- 0041
- 0044

Responses to some of the additional questions received after Amendment 0005 was issued are also being posted. The Government has only responded to questions that require additional information/clarification/document revision. Questions where the information is clearly stated in the solicitation and associated attachments/exhibits have not been addressed. Questions that were previously answered and duplicate questions have also not been addressed.

(Please note that in addition to any revisions made to documents as a result of additional questions asked, Attachment 0041, "Proposal Submission Requirements" Section, Paragraph (3) (pages 6-8), and "Volume I - Technical Factor - Subfactor 6 - Management Approach" Section (pages 14 - 15) has been revised).

Due to system technical issues, the attached Amendment 0006 SF30 is a cover page only. All changes being made are stated in Block 14.

All other requirements for Solicitation W15QKN-16-R-0002 remain unchanged.

The purpose of Amendment 0005, to Solicitation W15QKN-16-R-0002, is for the following (See attached SF33):

- To extend the proposal due date to NO LATER THAN 1:00pm (Local Time for Joint Base McGuire, New Jersey) on 16 March 2017

- Repost Attachment 0043 -

- Post new Attachments 0045 and 0046

- Post the following revised Exhibits/Attachments:
   - Exhibit D, CDRL D001-D005
   - 0001
   - 0002
   - 0005
   - 0006
   - 0009 through 0014
   - 0016
   - 0020 through 0026
   - 0029
   - 0031
   - 0033
   - 0041 through 0044

This notice also posts the responses to all Solicitation questions received by the closing date of 12:00pm (Local Time for Joint Base MDL, New Jersey) on 09 November 2016.

All other requirements for Solicitation W15QKN-16-R-0002 remain unchanged.

The purpose of Amendment 04, to Solicitation W15QKN-16-R-0002, is for the following:

- To post the Amendment 0001, Amendment 0002, and Amendment 0003 SF30 documents that did not post when Amendment 0003 was released.

- To extend the proposal due date to NO LATER THAN 1:00PM (Local Time for Joint Base MDL, New Jersey) on 28 February 2017 (Please Note: Revised Section L is not being released at this time; Revised Section L will be released when all Solicitation questions received/responses are released).

- To extend the "Past Performance Evaluation - Questionnaire Form" completion/return date to NO LATER THAN 1:00PM (Local Time for Joint Base MDL, New Jersey) on 28 February 2017 (see Section J; Attachment 0039 for revised document).

All other requirements for Solicitation W15QKN-16-R-0002 remain unchanged.

Also, please be aware that the Government is currently in the process of finalizing all responses to the Solicitation W15QKN-16-R-0002 questions received. All questions and responses will be posted to fbo.gov as soon as possible (anticipated within the next couple of weeks). After release of all questions/responses, Offerors will be provided with adequate time for proposal submission. The Government will not be responding to any telephone or email inquiries concerning the release of these questions/responses or the proposal due date. Thank you.

Amendment 0003, to Solicitation W15QKN-16-R-0002, is for the following:

 - To post the Amendment 0001 (SF30) and Amendment 0002 (SF30) documents to the FBO website.

- To correct the "Response Date" currently listed on the FBO website; the correct "Response Date" is 03 February 2017.

All other requirements for Solicitation W15QKN-16-R-0002 remain unchanged.

Amendment 0002, to Solicitation W15QKN-16-R-0002, is for the following:

- Extend the proposal due date to NO LATER than 1:00 PM (Local Time for Joint Base MDL, New Jersey) on 03 February 2017.

- Extend the "Past Performance Evaluation - Questionnaire Form" (Section J; Attachment 0039) completion/return date to NO LATER than 1:00 PM (Local Time for Joint Base MDL, New Jersey) on 03 February 2017.

Thank you.

Amendment 0001, to Solicitation W15QKN-16-R-0002, is to extend the proposal due date to NO LATER THAN 1:00 PM (Local Time for Joint Base MDL, New Jersey) on 13 January 2017. All other requirements remain unchanged.

The Government is currently in the process of drafting responses to all questions that were received by the date and time previously posted. The Government will post all questions and responses as soon as possible.

Thank you.

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ) has a requirement for the acquisition of Personnel Life-Cycle Support (PLS) services for the United States Army, to include the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Agencies, under a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (MA IDIQ) Contract in support of the Human Resource Solutions Project Office (HRSPO).

The objectives of the resulting Contracts are to obtain qualified Contractors to provide support for enterprise level Human Resource (HR) Services for Department of Defense (DoD) programs and systems. There is no developmental work (see FAR 35.001) or Information Technology (IT) work requirements other than those that are incidental to completing the general requirements outlined within the Performance Work Statement PWS, located at Section J of the Solicitation, and further defined in individual Task Orders (TOs).

The period of performance consists of a Base Period of five years, and five, 12 month Option Periods. The individual TO place of performance may include Government or Contractor facilities; Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS) locations.

This Solicitation contains a total of 53 attachments. One of these attachments is the "Standard Form 33 (Rev. 9-97)" (attached as "PLS Solicitation"). The remaining 52 documents are Attachments (0001 - 0044) and Exhibits (A - D) to the "Standard Form 33 (Rev. 9-97)"; as listed under Section J of the "Standard Form 33 (Rev. 9-97)" (page 90).

All questions regarding Solicitation W15QKN-16-R-0002 shall be submitted in writing, utilizing "Standard Form 33 (Rev. 9-97)" "Attachment 0040 - Solicitation Questions Format", to the Contract Specialist at joseph.m.haslach.civ@mail.mil and the Contracting Officer at cynthia.j.geiss.civ@mail.mil NO LATER THAN 12:00pm (Local Time for Joint Base MDL, New Jersey) on 09 November 2016. Please specify "Solicitation W15QKN-16-R-0002" in the subject line of all correspondence. Any questions received after this time, or questions received in a format other than specified in "Standard Form 33 (Rev. 9-97)" "Attachment 0040 - Solicitation Questions Format", will not be addressed.

Proposals are due NO LATER THAN 1:00pm (Local Time for Joint Base MDL, New Jersey) on 20 December 2016. Any proposal, modification, or revision, that is received at the designated Government office after this exact time is "late" and will be addressed in accordance with FAR 15.208(b)(1) and (2).

The purpose of Amendment 02, to synopsis posting W15QKN16R0002, is to change the anticipated Solicitation release date to on or about 27 October 2016.

All other previously posted information remains unchanged.

The purpose of Amendment 01, to synopsis posting W15QKN16R0002, is to notify vendors of a change to "Sample Task A" and to provide the new draft "Sample Task A" Performance Work Statement (PWS).

"Sample Task A" will no longer be for the Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (SFL TAP).  "Sample Task A" will now be for Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)/Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) Military Identification Card, Common Access Card, and Public Key Infrastructure Services.  The new draft PWS is attached.

All other previously posted information remains unchanged.

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ) located at Fort Dix, NJ 08640, intends to solicit and award a 10 year Multiple Award (MA) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for Personnel Life-Cycle Support (PLS) services on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Firm Fixed Price - Level of Effort (FFP-LOE), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Time & Materials (T&M), and Cost-Reimbursement - No Fee (CR-No Fee) basis.

The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code 541612 has been assigned to this acquisition, which applies a $15 million size standard for Small Businesses. The total maximum dollar value (Program Ceiling) for all Task Orders placed under these Contracts is $6,086,126,647.00. The period of performance for the PLS MA IDIQ will consist of one, five year Base Period and five, 12 month Option Periods.

This acquisition will support the United States Army, to include the Department of Defense, and other Federal Agencies. PLS services will be provided throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).

This acquisition will provide for the award of approximately 12 to 16 MA IDIQ Contracts, which will include a minimum of six Contract awards to Small Businesses. This requirement will be met through full and open competitive procedures utilizing the best value tradeoff process in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. Award(s) will be made to the best overall proposal(s) that is determined to be the most beneficial to the Government. Specific requirements of performance, delivery, location, etc. will be provided on a Task Order basis.

The attached three draft PLS Performance Work Statements (PWSs) and one draft PLS Statement of Objectives (SOO) (Draft Basic PWS, Draft Sample Task A PWS, Draft Sample Task B PWS, and Draft Sample Task C SOO) have been attached for informational purposes only (these PWSs are subject to change). Questions are not being requested at this time, nor will questions be answered at this time. Additional documentation will not be provided at this time.

Solicitation W15QKN-16-R-0002 is anticipated to be released on or about 11 October 2016. Any interested Offerors should monitor www.fbo.gov and reference proposed Solicitation number W15QKN-16-R-0002 for any updates to this procurement. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered.

Point of contact:
Joseph Haslach, Contract Specialist
joseph.m.haslach.civ@mail.mil
5418 South Scott Plaza
Fort Dix, New Jersey 08640