Security Services Tenders

Details: Description Approved Budget***************************************p300,000.00 1. 1 Lot Supply Of Materials For The Replacement Of Floor Vinyl Tiles At The Security Support Service (sss), Osaa Note : Please See Attached Scope Of Work. Remarks: - In Accordance With Annex “h” Appendix A Of The Revised Irr Of Ra 9184, All Quotations Must Be Submitted On Or Before The Deadline With The Philgeps Registration Number And Mayor’s/ Business Permit. Additional Documentary Requirements Must Also Be Submitted Together With The Quotation For Small Value Procurement (svp), As Follows: A. Professional License/curriculum Vitae For Consulting Services; B. Pcab License For Infrastructure; C. Income/business Tax Return For Abc Above Php 500,000.00; - For Methods Of Procurement Requiring Mayor’s Permit And Philgeps Registration Number, Certificate Of Platinum Membership May Be Submitted In Lieu Of Said Documents. - For Individuals Engaged Under Small Value Procurement, Only The Bir Certificate Of Registration Shall Be Submitted In Lieu Of Dti Registration And Mayor’s Permit. - Winning Bidders Under Small Value Procurement With An Abc Above Php50,000.00 Will Also Be Required To Submit A Notarized Omnibus Sworn Statement Prior To The Preparation Of The Contract/purchase Or Job Order. - Failure Of The Bidder To Submit The Required Documents Is A Ground For Disqualification. -----------------------nothing Follows----------------------- You Can Send Your Quotation, Labeled As Follows: “ref.: Pr No. 24-09-768 / Rsq-e No. 24-10-127 Attention: Mr. Ronald Gonzales Closing Date: 06 Nov 2024 / 5:00 P.m.” General Conditions 1. The Quotation Shall Be Accomplished With Samples Properly Labeled If Necessary, With The Complete Specifications Stated In Its Face Duly Signed By The Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative. 2. The Quotation Shall Not Be Considered Unless It Is Properly Signed By The Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative. 3. The Quotation Should Include A Copy Of The Government Electronic Procurement System (geps) Registration. 4. The Price Of Goods Shall Be Valid For At Least 30 To 45 Days From The Closing Date Of Posting With The Geps. Please Refer To The Closing Date On The Attached Invitation. 5. The Bidder Shall Be Responsible For The Source Of The Supplies. 6. A Purchase Order (p.o.) / Job Order (j.o.) Shall Be Prepared In Accordance With The Supplier’s/contractor’s Quotation. The Full Quantity/job Service Mentioned Shall Be Supplied At The Place Stated Within The Stipulated Delivery Period. 7. To Assure That Manufacturing Defects Shall Be Corrected, The Winning Bidder Shall Be Required A Warranty In An Amount Provided For By Law Either Through: A. For Goods (gppb Res. No. 30-2017 Dated May 30, 2017, Amending Sec. 62.1 Of 2016 Irr, R.a. 9184): I. Retention Money Deducted From Payment To Be Made Is Five Percent (5%) Of Every Progress Payment). Ii. Special Bank Guarantee Is Five Percent (5%) Of The Total Contract Price. B. For Infrastructure Projects (sec. 62.2.3.3, 2016 Revised Irr, R.a.9184: I. Cash Or Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That The Letter Of Credit Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank (five Percent (5%) Of The Total Contract Price). I. Bank Guarantee Confirmed By A Universal Or Commercial Bank (ten Percent (10%) Of The Total Contract Price). Ii. Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By Gsis Or A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security (thirty Percent (30%) Of The Total Contract Price). The Amount Shall Be Released After Lapse Of The Warranty Period As Provided Under R. A. No. 9184. 8. A Penalty Of One-tenth Of One Percent (.001%) Of The Total Value Of The Goods/services Procured Shall Be Deducted For Each Day Of Delay In The Delivery Of Supplies Ordered. 9. All Items Shall Be Subject To Inspection And Acceptance By The Senate Or Its Authorized Representative. 10. Unreasonable Refusal Of The Winning Bidder To Accept The Award And/or Failure To Deliver The Item/s Or Service/s After Winning Bidder Is Duly Informed Of The Same, May Result In The Refusal Of The Senate In Entertaining Bid/s From Concerned Bidder In The Future. 11. The Senate Of The Philippines Reserves The Right To Reject Any Or All Quotations To Waive Any Formality Therein, Or To Accept Quotation/s As May Be Considered Most Advantageous To The Government Or To Pursue Appropriate Legal Action Should The Winning Bidder Refuse To Accept The Award Without Justifiable Reason/s. 12. The Approved Purchase Order (p.o.) / Job Order (j.o.) Shall Be Sent Through Email To The Winning Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative And It Will Serve As Official Notice To Them. Upon Receipt Of The Email Notification, The Winning Bidder Shall Acknowledge Within Two (2) Days And Respond To The Said Email By Signing The P.o. Or J.o. And Resending It To The Senate Property And Procurement Service Through Email. This Will Serve As The Reckoning Date For The Delivery Period Stated In P.o. Or J.o., Otherwise, The Reckoning Date Will Be The Date Of Email To The Supplier Or Its Authorized Representative. C O N F O R M E : ________________________ (name Of Company) ____________________________ (signature Over Printed Name Of Authorized Representative)

Details: The U.s. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (acc-ri) Intends To Issue A Full And Open Solicitation For Global Protective Services (gps). The Gps Requirement Includes But Is Not Limited To Fixed Security Requirements, Perimeter And Tower Security, Roving Patrols, Mobile Security Requirements, Explosive Detection Dogs, Drug Detection Dogs, Multi-purpose Canines, And Protective Service Teams, In Accordance With The Attachment 0001 - Performance Work Statement Dated September 01, 2024, As Revised. Performance Will Be In Support Of The Department Of Defense (dod) With Potential To Support Multiple Agencies Under The Dod. The Contractor Shall Support Requiring Activities By Aiding In The Coordination Of Planning And Execution Of Armed/unarmed Security Operations Throughout Any/all U.s. Combatant Commands, U.s. Territories, Commonwealths, And Possessions. the Applicable Naics Code For This Requirement Is 561612 - Security Guards And Patrol Services the Applicable Size Standard For This Requirement Is $29m the Total Combined Value Of All Idiq Awards Will Not Exceed $10.3b all Responsible Sources May Submit Proposals In Response To The Solicitation (should One Be Released), Which Shall Be Considered By Acc-ri. The Government Intends To Utilize A Highest Technically Rated Offeror (htro) Evaluation Approach. Offerors Will Be Expected To Complete A Past Performance Information Sheet And A Self-scoring Matrix. Past Performance Will Be Evaluated On A "go/no Go" Basis With Only Those Offerors That Demonstrate Recent (within 5 Years) And Relevant Past Performance/experience Will Be Evaluated On Its Self Scoring Matrix. the Government Intends To Award One Contract From This Solicitation To Each And All Qualifying Offerors (iaw Far 15.304(c)(1)(ii)(a)), Who Are Also Determined Responsible (iaw Far Part 9) And Have An Adequate Past Performance Record, After Evaluation Iaw The Solicitation (far 52.215-1(f)) please Note: There Is No Solicitation At This Time. This Pre-solicitation Synopsis Is A Preliminary Notification Of A Possible Solicitation For Proposals In The Future And Is Subject To Change. The Government Reserved The Right To Revise, Change, Amend, Or Cancel Any Or All Of The Requirements Listed In The Synopsis Without Any Prior Notification To Prospective Offerors. any/all Attachments And/or Exhibits Included With This Synopsis Are In Draft Status And Are Subject To Change Prior To Release Of A Formal Solicitation. the Solicitation And Any Amendments Will Be Issued Electronically In Accordance With Far 4.5 And 5.102, Therefore Hardcopies Will Not Be Provided. Offerors May Download An Electronic Copy On Or After The Solicitation Issue Date By Accessing The Following Address Via The Government Point Of Entry, The System For Award Management (sam) At: Https://sam.gov. As The Solicitation And Any Amendments Thereto Will Be Issued Electronically, Offerors Are Advised To Periodically Access The Above Address In Order To Obtain The Solicitation And Any Amendments Which May Be Issued. All Contractors Who Provide Goods/services To The Dod Must Be Registered In The Sam, Https://www/sam.gov. If You Are Not Registered In Sam, You Cannot Be Awarded A Dod Contract.

Details: 1. This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Services/items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Far Subpart 12.6 In Conjunction With Far Part 13, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Separate Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. 1.a. Project Title: Flooring Modification Service 1.b. Description: Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Is Seeking A Contractor To Modify Existing Flooring In 2 Sterile Processing Service Areas In Building 500 To Remove The Active Slippery Texture Of The Existing Floor At The Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (va Glahs). 1.c. Project Location: Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 1.d. Solicitation Type - Number: Request For Quotes (rfq) - 36c26225q0056. 1.e. Set Aside: This Solicitation Is Issued As An Sdvosb Set Aside. 1.f. Applicable Naics Code: 238330, Flooring Contractors. 1.g. Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million 1.h. Type Of Contract: Firm Fixed Price 1.i. Period Of Performance: 30 Days 1.j. Wage Determination Applicable To This Project: Sca Wd 2015-5613 Revision 26 1k. Job Walk Will Be Conducted At 7am On Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024. Participants Will Meet With Zaid Qumhiyeh At The Main Lobby Of Building 500 (the Map Is On The Last Page Of This Document) Of The Va Greater Los Angeles Medical Center. Please Reach Out To Him At (626) 899-8381 If You Need To Locate The Meeting Point. Please Email Ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov To Indicate Intent To Participate. 1.l. Request For Information (rfi) Should Be Submitted Via Email No Later Than 2pm Pst Friday, October 25th, 2024, To Ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov 2. Statement Of Work 2.1. Objective. Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Is Seeking A Contractor To Modify Existing Flooring In 2 Sterile Processing Service Areas In Building 500 To Remove The Active Slippery Texture Of The Existing Floor At The Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (va Glahs). 2.2. Background. -existing Sterile Processing Service Flooring Requires Modification Due To Active Slippery Danger When Water Is Mixed With The Floor. Sterile Processing Service Personnel Have Had Falling Incidents And There Is A Pending Evaluation To Be Conducted In The Sterile Processing Service Area By February 2025. If The Floors Are Not Modified To Remove The Existing Slipping Danger, The Sterile Processing Service Unit Will Be Closed, Which Will Impact The Daily Functions And Operations Of B500, The Main Hospital Of The West Los Angeles Campus. 2.3. Scope. The Contractor Shall Perform The Following: provide The Required Material And Labor To Modify The Existing Floor To Remove The Slippery Finished Surface And Have A Surface With Additional Grip Characteristics. provide All Infectious Control Barriers, Dust Control Parameters (negative Air Machine, Hepa Filters Etc) As This Is A Main Hospital Building. Area Of Work Must Be Always Contained To Mitigate Patient And Employee Health And Safety Risks. 2.4. Performance Monitoring. The Contracting Officer Representative (cor) Will Monitor Contractor Performance And Certify The Work Was Done In Accordance With The Sow. 2.5. Period Of Performance. The Period Of Performance Will Be 30 Days. a. National Holidays: new Year S Day January 01 martin Luther King S Birthday Third Monday In January president S Day Third Monday In February memorial Day Last Monday In May independence Day July 04 labor Day First Monday In September columbus Day Second Monday In October veterans Day November 11 thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday In November christmas Day December 25 b. If The Holiday Falls On A Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As A National Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A National Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies, And Any Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States Of America. overtime & Holiday Pay: Overtime Pay Is At The Rate Of One And One-half Times The Employee's Regular Rate Of Pay For All Hours Worked In Excess Of Eight Up To And Including 12 Hours In Any Workday, And For The First Eight Hours Of Work On The Seventh Consecutive Day Of Work In A Workweek. Overtime Pay Also Includes Federal Holidays. 2.6. Contractor Personnel Background Requirements. a. The Office Of Security And Law Enforcement Provides Department-wide Policy On The Assignment Of Appropriate Position Sensitivity Designations Associated With Department Of Veterans Affairs (va) Positions Involving National Security And Public Trust Responsibilities, And On The Level Of Background Investigations Required For Applicants For, And Incumbents Of, Those Positions. In Addition To Va Employees, The Policy And Investigative Requirements Are Applicable To Contractor Personnel Who Require Access To Va Computer Systems Designated As Sensitive. b. Personnel Who Require Access To Va Computer Systems Shall Be Subject To All Necessary Background Investigations And Receive A Favorable Adjudication From The Va Office Of Security And Law Enforcement To Ensure Compliance With Such Policy. If Such Investigation Has Not Been Completed Prior To Contract Commencement, The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Actions Of Those Individuals Performing Under The Contract. c. Should The Contract Require Contractor Personnel To Maintain U.s. Citizenship, The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Compliance. Regardless Of U.s. Citizenship Requirements, Contractor Personnel Are Required To Read, Write, Speak, And Understand The English Language, Unless Otherwise Specified In This Contract Or Agreed To By The Government. d. The Cost Of Such Investigations Shall Be Borne By The Contractor, Either In Advance Or As Reimbursement To The Government. The Level Of Sensitivity Shall Be Determined By The Government On The Basic Of The Type Of Access Required. The Level Of Sensitivity Will Determine The Depth Of The Investigation And The Cost Thereof. Currently, The Current Estimated Costs For Such Investigations Are As Follows: level Of Sensitivity Background Investigation Level Approximate Cost low Risk National Agency Check With Written Inquiries $ 231.00 moderate Risk Minimum Background Investigation $ 825.00 high Risk Background Investigation $ 3,465.00 e. The Contractor Shall Be Required To Furnish All Applicable Employee Information Required To Conduct The Investigation, Such As, But Not Limited To, The Name, Address, And Social Security Number Of Contractor Personnel. The Va Will Provide All The Necessary Instructions And Guidance For Submission Of The Documents Required To Conduct The Background Investigation. Background Investigations Shall Not Be Required For Contractor Personnel Who Will Not Be Required To Access Va Computer Systems Nor Gain Access To Sensitive Materials. 2.7. Contractor Employees a. The Contractor Shall Not Employ Persons For Work On This Contract If Such Employee Is Identified To The Contractor As A Potential Threat To The Health, Safety, Security, General Well-being Or Operational Mission Of The Installation And Its Population. Contract Personnel Shall Be Subject To The Same Quality Assurance Standards Or Exceed Current Recognized National Standards As Established By The Joint Commission (jc). b. Badge. Contractor Shall Obtain A Contractor I.d Badge From The Va Police. All Contractor Personnel Are Required To Wear I.d Badge During The Entire Time On Va Facility. The I.d Badge Must Have An Identification Picture And Shall State The Name Of The Individual And The Company Represented. c. Parking: It Is The Responsibility Of The Contract Personnel To Park In The Appropriate Designated Parking Areas. Parking Information Is Available From Va Police & Security Service Office. The Contractor Assumes Full Responsibility For Any Parking Violations. d. Smoking Is Strictly Prohibited On The Grounds Of Any Vha Facility. Per Vha Directive 1085 Dated March 5, 2019, It Is Vha Policy That All Vha Health Care Facilities, Including Hospitals, Community Clinics, Administrative Offices, And Vet Centers, Will Be Smoke-free For Patients, Visitors, Contractors, Volunteers, And Vendors Effective October 1, 2019. There Will No Longer Be Designated Smoking Areas. 2.8. Insurance Coverage a. The Contractor Agrees To Procure And Maintain, While The Contract Is In Effect, Workers Compensation And Employee S Public Liability Insurance In Accordance With Federal And State Of California Laws. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For All Damage To Property, Which May Be Done By Him, Or Any Employee Engaged In The Performance Of This Contract. b. The Government Shall Be Held Harmless Against Any Or All Loss, Cost, Damage, Claim Expense Or Liability Whatsoever, Because Of Accident Or Injury To Persons Or Property Of Others Occurring In The Performance Of This Contract. c. Before Commencing Work Under This Contract, The Contracting Officer Shall Require The Contractor To Furnish Certification From His/her Insurance Company Indicating That The Coverage Specified By Far 52.228-5 And Per Far Subpart 28.307-2 Has Been Obtained And That It May Not Be Changed Or Canceled Without Guaranteed Thirty (30) Day Notice To The Contracting Officer. d. The Contractor Shall Furnish To The Contracting Officer Within Fifteen (15) Days Of Award An Official Certification From The Insurance Company Indicating That The Coverage Has Been Obtained And That It May Not Be Changed Or Cancelled Without Guaranteed Thirty (30) Day Notice To The Contracting Officer. New Certifications Shall Be Furnished At Least Thirty (30) Days Prior To The Expiration Date Of The Current Insurance Policy. The Phrase Will Endeavor Is Not Acceptable Terms To The Government And Such Coverage Carrying That Phrase Will Be Rejected And Services May Not Be Rendered Until Proper Certificate Is Issued. 3. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01, Dated 10/10/2019. The Following Provisions And Clauses Apply To This Solicitation And Can Be Found In Enclosure 2. 3.a. Far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Items 3.b. Far 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items 3.c. Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Items 3.d. Far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items 3.e. Supplemental Insurance Requirements 3.f. Vaar 852.219-10, Va Notice Of Total Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside 3.g. Vaar 852.219-74, Limitations On Subcontracting Monitoring And Compliance 3.h. Far 52.233-2, Service Of Protest 3.i. Vaar 852.233-70, Protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution 3.j. Vaar 852.233-71, Alternative Protest Procedure 4. Submit Written Offers In Accordance With The Following Instructions, As Well As Addendum To Far 52.212-1, Instruction To Offerors. Oral Offers Will Not Be Accepted. Complete And Submit Enclosure 1 Via Email No Later Than 10am Pst Friday, November 1st, 2024, To Ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov. Ensure The Following Are Completed And/or Included In The Quote Packet: 4.3.a. Vendor Information With Uei Number (company Info And Quote Should Be On The Enclosure 1 Form) 4.3.b. Acknowledgement Of Amendments 4.3.c. Concurrence/non-concurrence With Solicitation Terms, Conditions, And Provisions 4.3.d. Schedule Of Services 4.3.e. Far 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Items

Details: Hansel Ltd’s aim is to establish a dynamic purchasing system, which is targeted at the User Services of the premises and the provision of complementary or separate supplementary services as defined by the Customer in the performance plug-in Terms and Conditions for Customers in the Customer’s Accounts or Defined by the Customer”, “The user services of the premises may be tailored to the operating environment only as a result of the Sharing Services” Cleaning services and Services Assistant Tasks.", "Cleaning Services Contain: ""; Maintenance and Basic Cleanings"; Separate Order Additional Services" The acquisjen and distribution of goods and services associated with the cleaning task (such as the acquista of sanitary supplies and dishwasher materials) Separately subscribed Maintenance and Fundamental Services, such as Custody Services Caused by Orders » » • Procurement and/or Pro Lisä Supplementary Services, such as Exchange Service, Customer’s Own Own carpet maintenance service, Transportation of Collection Paper to Waste Collection Point, Proning of Data Protection Maäls and Disposing of Requirements Inher, Wheel Services Services » “Security services may be Mm. ”; Aula, Reception, Office Support and Guardian Services”; “Safety and Awakening Services”; “Supporting of Safety and Awakening”; “Local or Circulating Guards”; “Safetytarkastus”; “Safety Checks”; “Asssistant Doctors Can Be Mm

Details: Bms/itm/sis - Undp Nigeria And Niger - Solar Pv Systems & Undp Itm Has The Objective Of Sourcing Solar Systems For A Undp Facility In Nigeria – Abuja, A Undp Facility In Nigeria – Lagos And A Undp Clinic Facility In Niger. The Invitation To Bid Is Designed With Four Lots (two Lots For Undp Nigeria Co In Abuja, For The Same Facilities But Different Solutions, One Lot For Undp Nigeria Lagos And One Lot For Undp Niger) And Will Be Awarded Separately, So Suppliers Can Quote For One Complete Lot, Two Complete Lots, Three Complete Lots Or Four Complete Lots. Undp Reserves The Right To Not Award One Or More Lots. For The Two Lots In Undp Nigeria Abuja, Undp Will Award Only One Of The Two Lots. The Main Goal Of The Solar Pv System Is To Provide Affordable Green Energy Solutions For Three Undp Smart Facilities As Well As Smart Integrated Services Like Security And Adaptability. Itm Requires High Quality For The System As It Will Also Serve As A Showcase On A National And International Scale. Please Note That The Pre-bid Site Visit And The Bidders Conference Are Mandatory For Bid Eligibility. Confirmation For The Participation In The Pre-bid Site Visit Is Required. To Attend You Will Need To Register Participation Of Your Representative By 11.10.2024 Via The Messaging Function On Quantum. Without Registration To The Pre-bid Site Visit Confirmed On Quantum, The Vendors Will Not Be Allowed In The Site Visit. Confirmation Of Participation In The Pre-bid Site Visit: 11.10.2024 Cob Pre-bid Site Visit: Lot 1a And 1b - Nigeria - Abuja - 15.10.2024 - 10am Nigeria Time Lot 2 - Nigeria - Lagos - 17.10.2024 - 10am Nigeria Time Lot 3 - Niger - 16.10.2024 - 3pm Niger Time Bidders’ Conference: Lot 1a And 1b - Nigeria - Abuja - 22.10.2024 - 10am Copenhagen Time Lot 2 - Nigeria - Lagos - 22.10.2024 - 3pm Copenhagen Time Lot 3 - Niger - 23.10.2024 - 10am Copenhagen Time Request For Clarification: 01.11.2024 Cob Offer Submission: 08.11.2024 5.59 Pm Cest Please Also Indicate Email Contact To Receive Access To Data Collected Through Energy Monitoring Sensors. For Support With The Registration To Quantum, Please Contact: Domenico.de.pinto@undp.org, Irene.teyi@undp.org, Copying Itm.service.delivery@undp.org Please Indicate Whether You Intend To Submit A Bid By Creating A Draft Response Without Submitting Directly In The System. This Will Enable The System To Send Notifications In Case Of Amendments Of The Tender Requirements. Should You Require Further Clarifications, Kindly Communicate Using The Messaging Functionality In The System. Offers Must Be Submitted Directly In The System Following This Link: Http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org Using The Profile You May Have In The Portal. In Case You Have Never Registered Before, You Can Register A Profile Using The Registration Link Shared Via The Procurement Notice And Following The Instructions In Guides Available In Undp Website: Https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders. Do Not Create A New Profile If You Already Have One. Use The Forgotten Password Feature In Case You Do Not Remember The Password Or The Username From Previous Registration.

Details: Pacrm Mac Holders Only For Eligibility. Pacrm Mac Holders; This Posting Is The Draft Rfp N6134024r0022 For The Pacrm Mac, Navy Helo Task Order Re-compete. A Corresponding Dodsafe Package Is Also Available For Pacrm Mac Contractors.*note* If Your Company Has Not Submitted A Completed Gfi/nda Form, Your Company Will Not Receive A Dodsafe Package. Draft Rfp N6134024r0022 Attached. .04 June 2024 ................................................................... naval Aviation Helicopter Training Program Curriculum Revision And Maintenance Program Task Order Pre-solicitation Notice introduction the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (nawctsd) Has The Requirement To Support The Naval Aviation Helicopter Training Program (navy Helo) Curriculum Revision And Maintenance (r&m) Program. This Acquisition Is Necessary To Ensure The Currency And Accuracy Of The Training Programs Curriculum And Electronic Classroom Systems. nawctsd Intends To Award A Single Award Firm Fixed Price Task Order (to) Under The Pilot And Aircrew Curriculum Revision And Maintenance (pacrm) Small Business Set-aside Indefinite Delivery/indefinite Quantity (idiq) Multiple Award Contract (mac) To Meet The Navy Helo R&m Requirements. estimated Request For Proposal Release: July 2024 estimated Award: 1st Quarter Fy25. period Of Performance: Base Period Of Eleven Months (inclusive Of Two-month Mobilization), Four Twelve-month Options, And One One-month Option. place Of Performance location: Government Sites; Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Pacific (hscwsp) Mh-60s Located On-board Naval Air Station (nas) North Island, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Three (hsc-3) Mh-60s Located On-board Nas North Island, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Four One (hsm-41) Mh-60r Located On-board Nas North Island, Helicopter Maritime Strike Weapons School Pacific (hsmwsp) Mh-60r Located On-board Nas North Island, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two (hsc-2) And Mh-60s Located On-board Naval Station (ns) Norfolk, Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Atlantic (hscwsl) Mh-60s Located On-board Ns Norfolk, Hsm-40 Mh-60r Located On-board Ns Mayport, Helicopter Maritime Strike Weapons School Atlantic (hsmwsl) Mh-60r Located On-board Ns Mayport, Helicopter Maritime Strike Weapons School Atlantic (hsmwsl) Mh-60r Located At Nas Jacksonville, And Contractor Facility. disclaimer “this Sources Sought Is For Informational Purposes Only. This Is Not A Request For Proposal. It Does Not Constitute A Solicitation And Shall Not Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government. Responses In Any Form Are Not Offers And The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement. No Funds Are Available To Pay For Preparation Of Responses To This Announcement. Any Information Submitted By Respondents To This Technical Description Is Strictly Voluntary.” program Background nawctsd, Orlando, Fl Is The Contracting And Administrative Agent For Navy Helo Curriculum Revision And Maintenance Programs. In Accordance With This Designation, Nawctsd Provides A Contract Vehicle And Administrative Support For Navy Helo R&m Programs. this Is A Follow-on Procurement, In That Prior Navy Helo R&m Support Had Been Provided Via The Open Market Small Business Set-aside Competition, Award N6134020c0021. The Pacrm Mac To Will Primarily Focus On The Sustainment Piece Of The Isd Process For The Supported Platforms. market Research Was Performed By Issuing A Pacrm Mac “sources Sought” Announcement To Identify Possible Sources Capable Of Meeting The Requirement. The Sources Sought Notification Was Published To The Beta-sam Website On 13 Mar 2020. The Intent Of The Notice Was To Ensure Full Consideration Was Given To All Potential Sources. Based On Market Research And The Responses To The Sources Sought Notification, The Government Determined That Sufficient Capabilities Exist Within The Industry Base To Support A Small Business Set-aside Under The Pacrm Mac. The Nawctsd Office Of Small Business Programs Concurred With The Set-aside Determination. The Pacrm Mac Small Business Coordination Record (dd 2579) Was Approved On 19 May 2020, Supporting A Small Business Set-aside Competition Under North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code 541330 For The Pacrm, Awarded 18 May 2021. required Capabilities major Performance Standards Under The Pacrm Consist Of Timely And Accurate Revision Of Curriculum And Training System Availability. Measurable Outcomes Of Performance Are Contained In The Performance Work Statement (pws) And In The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (qasp), Which Will Be Provided To The Successful Offeror And Specifically Measured During Task Order Performance. site Manager (sm) - The Sm Shall Provide The Necessary Functions To Include But Not Limited To Planning, Controlling, Leading, Managing, Resourcing, Scheduling, And Clerical Support For All Efforts. support Personnel - Staffing In The Various Disciplines Required To Cover All Facets Of Curriculum Revision And Maintenance And/or Development. subject Matter Expert (sme) – Staffing With Extensive Knowledge Of The Applicable Weapons System To Include Operational Performance Capabilities And A Complete Understanding Of Security Classification And Mission Sensitivity Issues. instructional Systems Design Support – Services To Include Revision And Maintenance Of Government Curriculum, Management Of Government Approved Learning Management System (lms), Analysis And Evaluation Of Curriculum Materials, Curriculum Modifications, And Incorporation Of Newly Developed Curriculum Into Existing Training Programs. training Delivery Systems (tds) Operation And Maintenance - Performing Scheduled And Unscheduled Preventive Maintenance On The Tds Hardware. Track And Report The Availability Of All Tds Equipment And Maintaining Tds Hardware. learning Resource Center (lrc) Support – Personnel With Experience Operating Computer Equipment To Manage Student Accounts And Assist In The Use And Access To Curriculum Material. information Assurance /cyber Security Support – Services To Ensuring Proper Operation, Certification/accreditation, And Cyber Security Adherence Of All Computer And Electronic Assets Used In The Delivery Of Associated Curriculum. None Of The Cyber Security Requirement Are Out Of Line With Current Dod Policies. eligibility the Pacrm Mac Contractor, Applicable Naics Code For This Requirement Is 541330, Small Business Size Standard Is $41.5 Million As Established At The Time Of Offer For The Basic Pacrm Idiq Award. The Product Service Code Is U099. small Businesses Interested In Being The Subcontractor For This Effort, Please Be Advised That The Far 52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting Clause Has Changed. Deviation 2019-o0003 Is Now In Effect Which Adds The Definition Of “similarly Situated Entity” And Changes The 50 Percent Calculation For Compliance With The Clause. Small Business Primes May Now Count Work Performed By Similarly Situated Entities As If It Were Performed By The Prime Itself. Please Read The Full Text Of The Clause Deviation (52.219-14 Class Deviation 2019-o0003 Dates 12/3/18 At Http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vmfara.htm ). the Anticipated Acquisition Strategy Is To Award The Pacrm Mac To Utilizing Fair Opportunity Under Far Subpart 16.505 Under The Auspices Of The Pacrm Mac. All Pacrm Mac Contractors Will Be Provided A Fair Opportunity To Compete Pursuant To Far 16.505, Unless A Far Exception In Accordance With Except See 16.505(a)(4) And (11), And 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(d) Applies And Is Approved By The Appropriate Authority. solicitation N6134024r0022 And All Updates Will Be Made Available To Interested Pacrm Mac Contractors Through Email. The Contract Specialist Is Kelly Stevens, Email: Kelly.m.stevens4.civ@us.navy.mil.

Details: Description Ii. Objectives 1. To Provide Update On The Tourism And Air Connectivity In Davao Region; 2. To Orient And Come Up With Possible Strategies For The Air Service Development Of Davao; 3. To Provide Action Plans In Relation To The Above Strategies; 4. To Conduct Writeshop For Business Case Development. Iii. Purpose: The Department Of Tourism Region Xi Is In Need For The Services Of A Hotel Or Accommodation Facility In Davao City With Function/meeting Room And Food & Beverage Services. Iv. Minimum Requirements: 1. Must Be Dotxi Accredited Hotel/ Accommodation Facility , With Overnight Rooms And Meeting/function Rooms; 2. Must Be Able To Provide Food And Beverage Services; 3. Must Be Able To Provide Food With Superior Taste; 4. Must Have Enough Manpower Wait Service Team; 5. Must Be Willing To Provide Services On Send – Bill Arrangement; 6. Must Allow Dot-xi To Finalize Food Menu For The Event; 7. Must Have Previous Experience With Government Events. V. Scope Of Work (a) Meeting / Function Room Date No. Of Pax Inclusions Remarks November 6 & 7, 2024 10:00am – 5:00pm 30 -am & Pm Snacks -free Flowing Coffee -buffet Lunch -basic Sound System -free Use Of Lcd Projector And Screen -wait Service -technical Personnel For Sound System Set-up Preferably Located In Davao City Central Business District. (b) Room Accommodation With Breakfast Date No. Of Rooms Room Type Remarks November 5-7, 2024 2 Single Rooms -deluxe Rooms Inclusive Of Breakfast In Davao City (within Davao City Central Business District) -total Of 2night -2-star Hotel Or Equivalent (c) Meals Inclusive Date & Time No. Of Pax Inclusions Remarks November 5, 2024 6:00pm 6pax Ala Carte Or Set Meals November 6, 2024 6:00pm 6pax Ala Carte Or Set Meals Vi. Criteria For Rating Rating Factors Weight (%) I. Availability 100 Ii. Location And Site Condition 1. Accessibility 30 2. Parking Space 70 100 Iii. Neighborhood Data 1. Sanitation And Health Conditions 40 2. Police And Fire Station 25 3. Restaurant 30 4. Banking And Postal 5 100 Iv. Venue 1. Structural Condition 20 2. Functionality A. Conference Rooms 10 B. Room Assignments (ex. Single, Double, Etc) 5 C. Light, Ventilation And Air Conditioning 5 D. Space Requirements 5 3. Facilities A. Water Supply And Toilet 4 B. Lighting Systems 5 C. Elevators 4 D. Fire Escapes 4 E. Fire Fighting Equipment 4 F. Internet And Telecommunications 4 G. Audio Visual Equipment 5 4. Other Requirements A. Maintenance 5 B. Attractiveness 5 C. Security 5 5. Catering Services 5 6. Client’s Satisfactory Rating 5 Availability X.5 Location And Site Condition X.1 Neighborhood Data X.05 Venue X.35 100% Acceptance-passing Rate (80%) Vii. Budget: Php 94,000.00 Inclusive Of Applicable Government Taxes Viii. Terms Of Payment Dotxi Shall Be Billed On The Actual Expenses Incurred, I.e. Actual Number Of Rooms And Food Ordered (for Ala Carte Meals), But Shall Not To Exceed The Approved Budget Contract Stated Above. Ix. Documentary Requirements: • Company Profile • List Of Previously Conducted Projects With Government Offices; • Registration Certificate From Securities And Exchange Commission Or Dti Business Name. • Valid And Current Mayor’s Permit. • Bir Certificate Of Registration • Philgeps Registration; Contact Person(s) Name : Katherine D. Anuta-rubio / Nathania Molina Address : Cope Development Building, Cm Recto St., Davao City Contact Nos. : (082) 225-1940 / 237-9288 Email : 2021dotxi.procurement@gmail.com Dot11@tourism.gov.ph

Details: Description Invitation To Bid Procurement Of Infrastructure Project: Design And Build Of Pharmacy Building Extension, Connecting Bridge And Covered Walkway From 5-storey Building To Surgical Building, And Expansion Of Opd Waiting Area Of Gcgmmc 1. The Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center, Through The Health Facilities Enhancement Program 2023 Intends To Apply The Sum Of Twenty Five Million Philippine Pesos Only (php25,000,000.00) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For The Procurement Of Infrastructure Project: Design And Build Of Pharmacy Building Extension, Connecting Bridge And Covered Walkway From 5-storey Building To Surgical Building, And Expansion Of Opd Waiting Area Of Gcgmmc Under Ib#2024-10-036. Lot No. Description Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) Per Lot: 1 Design And Build Of Pharmacy Building Extension, Connecting Bridge And Covered Walkway From 5-storey Building To Surgical Building, And Expansion Of Opd Waiting Area Of Gcgmmc Php25,000,000.00 Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 2. The Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center Now Invites Bids For The Above Procurement Project. Completion Of The Works Is Required Within Two Hundred Seventy 270 Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Five (5) Years (from October 2019 To October 2024) From The Date Of Submission And Receipt Of Bids, A Contract Similar To The Project. The Description Of An Eligible Bidder Is Contained In The Bidding Documents, Particularly, In Section Ii (instructions To Bidders). 3. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) No. 9184. A. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines, And To Citizens Or Organizations Of A Country The Laws Or Regulations Of Which Grant Similar Rights Or Privileges To Filipino Citizens, Pursuant To Ra No. 5183, 4. Prospective Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center Thru Electronic Mail Via Gcgmmcbacinfraetc@gmail.com Or Through Telephone Call At (038) 411-4868 To 69 Local 240 Or Through The Cellular Number 0915-426-5477. 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired And Downloaded By Interested Bidders From Gcgmmc Google Drive (gcgmmcbacinfraetc@gmail.com), On October 15 – November 19, 2024 And Upon Payment Of The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Amount Indicated Below In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Lot No. Items Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) Per Lot: Bidding Documents Fee 1 Design And Build Of Pharmacy Building Extension, Connecting Bridge And Covered Walkway From 5-storey Building To Surgical Building, And Expansion Of Opd Waiting Area Of Gcgmmc Php25,000,000.00 25,000.00 Or Deposited To: Bank Name Development Bank Of The Philippines Account Name Gcgmmc General Fund Account Number General Fund Account No. 00-0-00001-780-3 For Bidders Paying Thru Online Transfer Or Bank Deposits, A Successful Transaction/payment Must Be Sent To The Bac’s Official Email Address. Acknowledgement Receipt Will Be Issued In Lieu Of The Official Receipt (coa Circular No. 2021-014 Clause 5.2) As Proof That Payment Is Verified, Confirmed And Received By Gcgmmc. Only Upon The Issuance Of The Acknowledgement Receipt Shall The Bidder Be Granted Access To The Bac Google Drive. 6. The Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On October 23, 2024 @ 10:00am (pst) At Gcgmmc, 5/f Cao Office, 0053 Miguel Parras St., Poblacion Ii, Tagbilaran City, 6300 Bohol, Which Shall Be Open To Prospective Bidders. 7. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat Through Manual Submission At The Office Address Indicated Below, On Or Before November 19, 2024 @9:59 Am (pst) Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 8. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 15.1. 9. Bid Opening Shall Be On November 19, 2024, @10:00am (pst) At Gcgmmc, 5/f Cao Office, 0053 Miguel Parras St., Poblacion Ii, Tagbilaran City, 6300 Bohol. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidder’s Representatives Who Choose To Attend The Activity. 10. Certificate Of Site Inspection To Conduct A Site Inspection Before Participating In The Bidding To Consider All Conditions That May Directly Or Indirectly Affect The Implementation Of The Project, Including Verification Of Measurement/ Dimensions Of The Plans/drawings. 11. The Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award In Accordance With Sections 35.6 And 41 Of The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Ra No. 9184, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 12. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Michelle Joy R. Opong Bac Secretariat 5/f Bac Office Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center 0053 Miguel Parras St., Poblacion Ii, Tagbilaran City, 6300 Bohol Email: Gcgmmcbacinfraetc@gmail.com Tel. No. (038) 411-4868 Local 286 Cel. No. 0915-426-5477 13. You May Visit The Following Websites: For Downloading Of Bidding Documents: Philgeps Website Http://www.philgeps.gov.ph Gcgmmc Website Https://www.gcgmh.gov.ph Approved: (sgd)mary Grace M. Gallito, Jd, Mpa Bac Chairperson (infrastructure/ Gso Supplies/ Engineering Supplies/ Office Supplies, Other Services – Waste / Preventive Maintenance, Security And Janitorial Services) Noted: (sgd)julius Ceasar E. Presto, Md, Fpcp, Mmhoa, Diphlm, Cqspsqua, Cha Oic- Medical Center Chief Head Of Procuring Entity (hope) *_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_* Stock/property No. Unit Description Qty Unit Cost Total Cost 718483 Lot Design And Build Of Pharmacy Building Extension, Connecting Bridge And Covered Walkway From 5-storey Building To Surgical Building, And Expansion Of Opd Waiting Area Of Gcgmmc *please Refer To Attached Tor. 1 25,000,000.00 25,000,000.00 ************** Total 25,000,000.00 Notes: Delivery Term: 270 Calendar Days Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Nothing Follows Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Details: This Is A Sources Sought Notice And Request For Information (rfi) Only. This Is Not A Solicitation For Proposals Or Bids And No Contract Will Be Awarded As A Result Of This Announcement this Sources Sought Notice Is Issued For The Purpose Of Market Research In Accordance Withfederal Acquisition Regulation (far) Part 10. All Businesses Capable Of Providing Theseservices Are Invited To Respond. Any Information Provided By Industry To The Government As Aresult Of This Sources Sought Is Voluntary. The Government Will Not Pay For Any Informationsubmitted In Response To This Notice. the Space Acquisition And Integration Office (saio) Is Seeking Potential Sources To Provide Operations And Maintenance Services For Geographically Separated Units Meeting Mission Requirements And Other Specified Lesser Requirements. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Operations And Maintenance Of The Ground-based Electro-optical Deep Space Surveillance System (geodss) Optical Sites Located At Socorro, New Mexico; Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory; And Maui, Hawaii. The Systems At Socorro And Maui Will Be Upgraded To The Ground-based Optical Sensor System (gboss) And Will Conduct 24/7 Sensor Operations, While Diego Garcia Will Remain On The Legacy Geodss System And Operate Daytime Ops Only, With The Possibility Of All 3 Sites On Gboss And Operating 24/7 Pending Future Changes, Timeline Unknown. The Mission For Geodss (and In The Future Gboss) Is To Detect, Track, And Identify All Tasked Space Objects Within Its Area Of Coverage. Geodss Provides Metric Data To The Joint Space Operations Center At Vandenberg Afb Ca. Geodss Provides Space Object Identification To The Usstratcom Joint Intelligence Center At Offutt Afb, Ne. Further, The Government Is Contemplating The Consolidation Of Efforts With Maui Base Support Services (mbss) And Information Technology Core Communications (itcc), Services Under Contract Fa521523c0003. The Scope Of Mbss Includes All Management Personnel, Equipment And Services Necessary To Operate The Facilities, Provide Logistics And Information Technology Support. Facilities Requirements Include Administration Management And Customer Support, Facility And Infrastructure Repair, Demolition Of Real Property/real Property Installed Equipment (rp/rpie), Maintenance And Support, Operations (physical Plant Operations), Grounds Maintenance, Refuse Collection And Disposal And Limited Architect/engineer Services (planning, Programming, Design And Construction Management). Itcc Services Include Air Force Network System Administration, Security Compliance, And Service Desk Support. Logistics Support Includes Central Shipping And Receiving, Property Control And Accountability, Vehicle Control, Pickup And Delivery, Warehouse Storage And Other Logistics Support For 15th Space Surveillance Squadron (spss) And Mission Partners Working On Site. Military-construction (milcon) Funded Projects Will Not Be Within The Scope Of This Contract. the North American Industry Classification Systems (naics) Code Proposed For The Requirement Is 517810- All Other Telecommunications. Services Are Non-commercial In Nature. The Corresponding Contract Will Include A Projected 60-day Phase-in Period, A Base Period Of Performance 10-months, 4 Additional 12-months Option Periods, And Up To A Maximum 6-month Extension Of Services Option Period In Accordance With Far 52-217-8. Additionally, The Government Is Contemplating Adding Two Additional 12-month Incentive Option Years To Be Earned With Outstanding Performance. The Contract Type Has Not Yet Been Determined But The Anticipation Is To Be Hybrid, With A Firm Fixed Price For Known Efforts And Cost-plus Fixed Fee For Unknown Efforts. The Current Contract Type Is Firm Fixed Price With Cost-reimbursable Logistics. The Current Geodss Contract Performance Is Forecast To Conclude On Or About 30 April 2027. the Government Requests Interested Parties Submit Their Capabilities Statement And A Response To The Attached Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Questionnaire, By The Deadline Specified In This Notice. The Government Will Utilize The Responses Provided To Determine The Most Appropriate Acquisition Approach And Source Selection Strategy. Please Limit Your Capability Statements To Not More Than Seven Single-sided Pages (maximum) To The Pocs Listed Under Original Point Of Contact. The Current And Latest Geodss And Mbos/itcc Pwss Are Attached For Your Review And Questions. government Points Of Contact For This Notice Are: freire, Christian S At Christian.freire@spaceforce.mil pacheco, Amy L At Amy.pacheco.2@spaceforce.mil oliver, Christopher At Christopher.oliver.24@spaceforce.mil additional Information/amendments, As They Become Available, Will Be Posted Utilizing This Mechanism. Announcements Will Be Available For Viewing On Https://sam.gov. It Is The Responsibility Of Interested Parties To Review The Site Frequently For Any Updates. ----- this Notice Also Contains The Following Department Of The Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (daffars) Clause: 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman (july 2023) as Prescribed In Daffars 5301.9103: (a) An Ombudsman Has Been Appointed To Hear And Facilitate The Resolution Of Concerns From Offerors, Potential Offerors, And Others For This Acquisition. When Requested, The Ombudsman Will Maintain Strict Confidentiality As To The Source Of The Concern. The Existence Of The Ombudsman Does Not Affect The Authority Of The Program Manager, Contracting Officer, Or Source Selection Official. Further, The Ombudsman Does Not Participate In The Evaluation Of Proposals, The Source Selection Process, Or The Adjudication Of Protests Or Formal Contract Disputes. The Ombudsman May Refer The Interested Party To Another Official Who Can Resolve The Concern. (b) Before Consulting With An Ombudsman, Interested Parties Must First Address Their Concerns, Issues, Disagreements, And/or Recommendations To The Contracting Officer For Resolution. Consulting An Ombudsman Does Not Alter Or Postpone The Timelines For Any Other Processes (e.g., Agency Level Bid Protests, Gao Bid Protests, Requests For Debriefings, Employee-employer Actions, Contests Of Omb Circular A-76 Competition Performance Decisions). (c) If Resolution Cannot Be Made By The Contracting Officer, The Interested Party May Contact The Ombudsman, For Ussf (united States Space Force) Acquisitions (excluding Smc Acquisitions) Please Contact The Director Of Contracts, Air Force Installation Contracting Center, Operating Location - Space (aficc/ks Ol-spc) Via The Following E-mail Workflow Address: Afica.ks.wf@us.af.mil. Concerns, Issues, Disagreements, And Recommendations That Cannot Be Resolved At The Center/majcom/dru/smc Ombudsman Level, May Be Brought By The Interested Party For Further Consideration To The Air Force Ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (adas) (contracting), Saf/aqc, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington Dc 20330-1060, Phone Number (571) 256-2395, Facsimile Number (571) 256-2431. (d) The Ombudsman Has No Authority To Render A Decision That Binds The Agency. (e) Do Not Contact The Ombudsman To Request Copies Of The Solicitation, Verify Offer Due Date, Or Clarify Technical Requirements. Such Inquiries Shall Be Directed To The Contracting Officer. (end Of Clause)

Details: Proposal Due Date And Time: This Baa Will Remain Open For A Period Of Seven (7) Years From The Date Of Publication. No Proposals Should Be Submitted Against This Overarching Baa. Proposal Due Dates And Times Will Be Specified In Calls Published Separately From The Overarching Announcement. Proposals Received After The Due Date And Time Specified In The Call Shall Be Governed By The Provisions Of Far 52.215- 1(c)(3). It Should Be Noted That This Installation Observes Strict Security Procedures To Enter The Facility. These Security Procedures Are Not Considered An Interruption Of Normal Government Processes, And Proposals Received After The Above Stated Date And Time As A Result Of Security Delays Will Be Considered “late”. Note: If Offerors Use Commercial Carriers For Delivery Of Proposals, Carriers May Not Honor Time-of-day Delivery Guarantees On Military Installations. Early Proposal Submission Is Encouraged. i. Program Description 1. Program Background vanguard Center (formerly Known As Maui High Performance Computing Center Mhpcc) Is One Of Five Defense Supercomputing Resource Centers (dsrcs) For The Department Of Defense (dod) High Performance Computing Modernization Program (hpcmp), And Provides Advanced, High-performance Computing Tools Based On The Latest Technologies To Government Researchers. The Mission Of The Vanguard Center Is To Evaluate And Optimize Early-production Hpc Technology And Provide Breakthrough Software Solutions To Significantly Increase The Breadth And Impact Of The Hpcmp. The Strategic Focus Areas Of The Vanguard Center Are: ‐ Exploring And Evaluating Emerging Hpc Architectures And Technologies ‐ Developing Breakthrough, Hpc-backed Solutions For High Priority Dod Use Cases ‐ Lowering Barriers To High Productivity Computing By Creating A Modern Hpc Ecosystem In Addition To The Hpcmp-focused Mission, The Vanguard Center Contributes To The Afrl Modeling, Simulation, And Data Analytics (ms&a) Enterprise Which May Include Supporting Real Time, Physics-based Campaign Level As Well As Space Situational Analyses. The Vanguard Center Also Plans To Demonstrate High Impact Hpc Integration And Federation To Address Dod Needs In The Pacific Theater. requirement Description the R&d Requirement For This Baa Is Based On The Vanguard Center’s Mission To Evaluate And Optimize Earlyproduction Hpc Technology And Provide Breakthrough Software Solutions To Significantly Increase The Breadth And Impact Of The Hpcmp. In Particular, Research Objectives Center On Emerging Technologies And Lowering Barriers To The Use Of Hpc. Vanguard Center Is Seeking To Reduce Risk And Improve Performance By Transitioning Hpc Research And Benchmarking Hardware, Application Software, Networking And Refactoring Approaches Into Hpcmp Research System Procurement Activities; Identify And Exploit Trends In Hpc Hardware And Software To Deliver Capability And Decrease Time To Solution For R&d. Additionally, The Vanguard Center Is Seeking To Advance Dod Productivity Through A Modern Hpc Ecosystem. This Ecosystem Will Integrate Hardware (hw) And Software (sw) To Create Dynamic Workflows, Increased Accessibility, And Enhanced Collaboration By Identifying Trends In Best Software And Command And Control (c2) Practices To Improve Effectiveness And Productivity Of R&d, Including Secure Access To Hpc Using Modern Hardware And Software. Tasks Associated With These Technical Objectives May Include: ‐ Exploring New Architectures For Hpc Applicability Such As: Many Core; Gpgpus; Arm64; Next Generation X86; Data-intensive; Cognitive; Quantum; Mls ‐ Developing New Software Approaches For Hpc Applicability Such As: Python (+ Extensions); Domain Specific Languages (dsl) ‐ Researching New Networking Approaches For Hpc Applicability And Utility, To Include Programmable Networks ‐ Exploring New Network And System Interfaces Such As Optical Networks Fused With Optical Interconnections And Chip Photonics ‐ Exploring And Developing New Computer/software/network Ecosystems Such As Interactive Computing And Rendered Results Via Jupyter Notebooks Over Application Driven Networks ‐ Developing New And/or Updating Legacy Software (aka: Code Refactoring) For Use With New And Emerging Hpc Architectures ‐ Researching New Network And Software Interfaces And Developing Software To Provide Secure Access Of Hpc At Different Levels Of Security Through Modern Browsers And Devices, To Include Application Driven Networks ‐ Researching And Developing Hpc Workflow Extractions To Support A Broad Class Of Physics-based Modeling And Simulation Techniques For Test And Integration And Speeding Time To Solution Through Innovative Use Of Hpc Hardware And Software afrl May Seek Teaming-approaches For Testing And Disseminating Capabilities As Ancillary To These Technical Areas. The Teams May Be Established By Parties External To The Research Or In Addition To Government Personnel. deliverable Items: The Following General Data Deliverables Are Representative Of The Types Of Data That May Be Required For Any Call: (1) Program Plan With Updates As Needed; (2) Test Plans; (3) Monthly Status/financial Reports; (4) Technical Reports; (5) Computer Program Documentation/software User Manuals; (6) Computer Program/software Source Code; (7) Final Scientific And Technical Reports; (8) Presentation Materials; (9) Patent Reports; And (10) Prototypes. Data Deliverables Are Subject To Negotiations On Each Individual Call. The Scientific And Technical Report Shall Be Prepared Iaw The Most Current Afrl Ansi/niso Standard Z39.18-2005 Guidelines, Or Other Most Current Report Preparation Guidance. 2. Schedule: The Period Of Performance Will Be Stated In The Call. 3. White Papers/proposals: White Papers Are Brief Descriptive Summaries That Can Be Submitted By Offerors For Consideration In Response To This Baa Solicitation As Specified Per Individual Call (see Section V For Information On White Paper Evaluation Procedures). Offerors Whose White Papers Are Evaluated As Satisfying The Technical Merit Factor (section V, Paragraph 2), And For Which It Is Determined There Is Sufficient Funding Available, Will Be Asked To Submit A Full Technical And Cost/business Proposal. Offerors Whose White Papers Were Not Selected To Submit A Technical Cost/business Proposal Will Be Notified. 4. Organizational Conflict Of Interest (oci): Oci, If Applicable, Will Be Determined And Addressed At The Call Level. 5. System For Award Management (sam): Unless Exempted By 2 Cfr 25.110 All Offerors Must: (1) Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Prior To Submitting An Application (for An Award) Or Proposal; (2) Maintain An Active Sam Registration With Current Information At All Times During Which It Has An Active Federal Award Or An Application Or Proposal Under Consideration By An Agency; And (3) Provide Itsduns Number In Each Application Or Proposal It Submits To The Agency. On-line Registration Instructions Can Be Accessed From The Sam Home Page At Www.sam.gov. potential Offerors That Are Notified As Eligible For An Award Must Submit Annual Electronic Representations And Certifications Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website At Www.sam.gov. These Far And Dfars Level Representations And Certifications Are Required In Addition To The Representations And Certifications That Will Be Attached To Each Call. Before Submitting The Electronic Representations And Certifications, Contractors Must Be Registered In The Systems For Award Management (sam) Database. ii. Award Information 1. Anticipated Funding: The Estimated Overarching Baa Ceiling Is $48.0m. All Funding Is Subject To Change Due To Government Discretion And Availability. All Potential Offerors Should Be Aware That Funding In Any Or All Areas May Change With Little Or No Notice Due To Unanticipated Budget Fluctuations. 2. Anticipated Number Of Awards: The Air Force Anticipates Awarding One Or More Contracts, And May Consider An Assistance Instrument, Or Other Transaction Procurements (otps). The Air Force Reserves The Right To Select All, Part, Or None Of The Proposals Received, Subject To The Availability Of Funds. * A Version Of This Baa For Assistance Instrument Opportunities Will Be Posted On Www.grants.gov. 3. Anticipated Award Date: It Is Anticipated This Baa Will Remain Open For A Period Of Seven (7) Years From The Date Of Publication. This Baa Will Be Reviewed Annually. Any Updates Or Possible Cancellation Will Be Issued As An Amendment To The Baa. This Annual Review And Subsequent Amendment To The Baa Shall Meet The Requirement Of Far 35.016 To Publish The Baa No Less Frequently Than Annually. 4. Anticipated Period Of Performance: The Period Of Performance Will Be Determined For Each Contract Award Based On The Requirements Of The Effort. 5. Funding Restrictions: The Cost Of Preparing White Papers And/or Proposals In Response To A Call Is Not Considered An Allowable Direct Charge To Any Resulting Contract Or Any Other Contract, But May Be An Allowable Expense To The Normal Bid And Proposal Indirect Costs Specified In Far 31.205-18(c), Independent Research And Development And Bid And Proposal Costs. iii. Eligibility Information 1. Eligible Offeror/applicants: All Responsible Sources Capable Of Satisfying The Government's Needs May Submit A Proposal. Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Business (sdb), Woman-owned Businesses, And Service-disabled Veteran-owned Businesses Are Encouraged To Submit Proposals; However, No Part Of This Announcement Will Be A Set-aside. Foreign Or Foreign-owned Offerors Are Advised That Their Participation Is Subject To Foreign Disclosure Review Procedures. Foreign Or Foreign-owned Offerors Should Immediately Contact The Contracting Office Focal Point Identified In The Call For Information If They Contemplate Responding. All Correspondence Must Reference The Baa Number, The Baa Title And The Call Number. 2. Federally Funded Research And Development Centers: The Following Guidance Is Provided For Federally Funded Research And Development Centers (ffrdcs) Contemplating Submitting A Proposal, As Either A Prime Or Subcontractor, In Response To A Call Against This Baa. Far 35.017-1(c)(4) Prohibits An Ffrdc From Competing With Any Non-ffrdc Concern In Response To A Federal Agency Request For Proposal For Other Than The Operation Of An Ffrdc (with Exceptions Stated In Dfars 235.017-1(c)(4)). There Is No Regulation Prohibiting An Ffrdc From Responding To A Solicitation. However, The Ffrdc’s Sponsoring Agency Must First Determine Whether The Proposed Effort Falls Within The Purpose, Mission, General Scope Of Effort, Or Special Competency Of The Ffrdc, And That Determination Must Be Included In The Ffrdc’s Proposal. In Addition, The Non-sponsoring Agency Must Determine If The Work Proposed Would Place The Ffrdc In Direct Competitionwith Domestic Private Industry. Only After These Initial Determinations Are Made Will A Determination Be Made Concerning The Ffrdc’s Eligibility To Receive An Award. 3. Government Agencies: If A Government Agency Is Interested In Performing Work, Please Contact The Technical Point Of Contact (tpoc) Identified In The Call. If Discussions Result In A Mutual Interest To Pursue Your Agency's Participation, The Effort Will Be Pursued Independently Of This Baa. 4. Security Classification: Depending On The Work To Be Performed, The Offeror May Require A Classified Facility Clearance And Safeguarding Capability; Therefore, Personnel Identified Must Be Cleared For Access To Information At The Equivalent Level Of Security At The Time Of Award. In Addition, The Offeror May Be Required To Have, Or Have Access To, A Certified And Government-approved Facility To Support Work Under A Call. If A Dd Form 254 Is Applicable, It Will Be Specified In The Individual Call With The Applicable Far Clause Attached. Offerors Must Verify Their Cognizant Security Office Information Is Current With Defense Security Service (dss) At Www.dss.mil. Calls Are Anticipated To Be Unclassified. For Calls Requiring Access To Classified Information, Offerors Must Have A Valid U.s. Security Clearance Of Secret Or Higher In Order To Respond. Calls Including Information Classified At The Secret Or Higher Level Will Be Released Only To Offerors Possessing The Appropriate Clearance. All Classified Material Will Be Handled In Accordance With E.o. 13526, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (nispom) Dod 5220.22-m, Dod Industrial Security Program 5200.01 Volume 1 Through 4, And Afi 16-1406. 5. Foreign Participation: a. Foreign Or Foreign-owned Offerors Are Advised Their Participation Is Subject To Foreign Disclosure Review Procedures. Foreign Or Foreign-owned Offerors Should Immediately Contact The Contracting Office Focal Point Identified In Section Vii For Information If They Contemplate Responding. Foreign Contractors Will Not Be Permitted To Participate At The Prime Contractor Level If It Is Determined The Acquisition Requires Access To Classified Information. b. Afrl Policy On Employment Of Non-us Citizen Contractors Applies To This Baa. Contractor Employees Requiring Access To Usaf Bases, Afrl Facilities, And/or Access To U.s. Government Information Technology Networks In Connection With The Work On This Contract Must Be U.s. Citizens. Possession Of A Permanent Resident Card (“green Card”) Does Not Equate To U.s. Citizenship. This Requirement Does Not Apply To Foreign Nationals Approved By The U.s. Department Of Defense Or U.s. State Department Under International Personnel Exchange Agreements With Foreign Governments. Any Waivers To This Requirement Must Be Granted In Writing By The Contracting Officer Prior To Providing Access. The Above Requirements Are In Addition To Any Other Contract Requirements Related To Obtaining A Common Access Card (cac). c. This Acquisition Involves Data That Are Subject To Export Control Laws And Regulations. Only Contractors Who Are Registered And Certified With The Defense Logistics Services Center (dlsc) And Have A Legitimate Business Purpose May Participate In This Solicitation. Contact The Defense Logistics Services Center, 74 Washington Avenue N., Battle Creek, Michigan 40937-3084 (1-877-352-2255) For Further Information On The Certification Process. You Must Submit A Copy Of Your Approved Dd Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, With Your Proposal. 6. Export Control: Information Involved In This Research Effort Will Be Subject To Export Control (international Traffic In Arms Regulation (itar) 22 Cfr 120-130 Or Export Administration Regulations (ear) 15 Cfr 730- 774). If The Effort Is Subject To Export Control, Then A Certified Dd Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, Will Be Required To Be Submitted With Proposal. export-controlled Items: As Prescribed By Dfars 225-7901, Dfars 252.225-7048, “export-controlled Item (jun 2013)” Is Contained In This Solicitation (as Shown Below). This Clause Shall Be Contained In All Solicitations And Resulting Contracts. export-controlled Items (jun 2013) (a) Definition. “export-controlled Items,” As Used In This Clause, Means Items Subject To The Export Administration Regulations (ear) (15 Cfr Parts 730-774) Or Theinternational Traffic In Arms Regulations (itar) (22 Cfr Parts 120-130). The Term Includes: (1) “defense Items,” Defined In The Arms Export Control Act, 22 U.s.c. 2778(j)(4)(a), As Defense Articles, Defense Services, And Related Technical Data And Further Defined In The Itar, 22 Cfr Part 120. (2) “items,” Defined In The Ear As “commodities”, “software”, And “technology,” Terms That Are Also Defined In The Ear, 15 Cfr 772.1. (b) The Contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Laws And Regulations Regarding Exportcontrolled Items, Including, But Not Limited To, The Requirement For Contractors To Register With The Department Of State In Accordance With The Itar. The Contractor Shall Consult With The Department Of State Regarding Any Questions Relating To Compliance With The Itar And Shall Consult With The Department Of Commerce Regarding Any Questions Relating To Compliance With The Ear. (c) The Contractor's Responsibility To Comply With All Applicable Laws And Regulations Regarding Export-controlled Items Exists Independent Of, And Is Not Established Or Limited By, The Information Provided By This Clause. (d) Nothing In The Terms Of This Contract Adds, Changes, Supersedes, Or Waives Any Of The Requirements Of Applicable Federal Laws, Executive Orders, And Regulations, Including But Not Limited To— (1) The Export Administration Act Of 1979, As Amended (50 U.s.c.app.2401, Et Seq.); (2) The Arms Export Control Act (22 U.s.c. 2751, Et Seq.); (3) The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.s.c.1701, Et Seq.); (4) The Export Administration Regulations (15 Cfr Parts 730-774); (5) The International Traffic In Arms Regulations (22 Cfr Parts 120-130); And (6) Executive Order 13222, As Extended; 7. Government Property Availability: Gp (to Include Government Furnished Equipment, Property Or Information Or Contractor Acquired Property), If Applicable, Will Be Identified At The Call Level. If Applicable, The Contractor Is Responsible For All Costs Related To Making The Property Available For Use, Such As Payment Of All Transportation, Installation, Or Rehabilitation Costs In Accordance With Far 45.201(b). if Gp Is Included In The Call Or Requested In The White Paper And/or Proposal, The Following Clauses/provisions Apply: a. Far 52.245-1 Government Property (apr 2012) Or Far 52.245-1, Alt Ii (jan 2017) If The Resulting Contract Is For Basic Or Applied Research At A Nonprofit Institution Of Higher Education Or At A Nonprofit Whose Primary Purpose Is The Conduct Of Scientific Research. b. Far 52.245-9 Use And Charges (apr 2012), c. Dfars 252.211.7007 Reporting Of Government-furnished Property (aug 2012), d. Dfars 252.245-7001 Tagging, Labeling, And Marking Of Government-furnished Property (apr 2012), e. Dfars 252.245-7002 Reporting Loss Of Government Property (apr 2012) f. Dfars 252.245-7003 Contractor Property Management System Administration (apr 2012) g. Dfars252.245-7004 Reporting, Reutilization, And Disposal (sep 2016) 8. Government Furnished Information (gfi) Availability: Gfi, If Applicable, Will Be Identified At The Call Level. If Applicable, Technical Data Or Computer Software Provided To The Contractor As Government-furnished Information (gfi) Under This Contract May Be Subject To Restrictions On Use, Modification, Reproduction,release, Performance, Display, Or Further Disclosure. The Contractor Will Take All Reasonable Steps To Protect The Technical Data Or Computer Software Against Any Unauthorized Release Or Disclosure. Gfi Provided Could Consist Of, But Not Be Limited To, Technical Specifications, Manuals, Drawings, Test Data, And Software. if Gfi Is Included In The Solicitation Or Requested In The Proposal The Following Clauses/provisions Apply: dfars 252.227-7025 Limitations On The Use Or Disclosure Of Government-furnished Information Marked With Restrictive Legends Applies. 9. Base Support/network Access: Base Support/network Access May Be Provided Under Any Resulting Contract And Will Be Specified In The Individual Call. 10. Data Rights: Required Data Rights Will Be Identified Per Call; Minimum Required Data Rights Are: a. Technical Data: Unlimited Rights Or Government Purpose Rights b. Non-commercial Software (ncs): Unlimited Rights Or Government Purpose Rights c. Ncs Documentation: Unlimited Rights Or Government Purpose Rights d. Commercial Computer Software Rights: Customary License, Etc. e. Third Party Software (commercial And Noncommercial) the Air Force Research Laboratory Is Engaged In The Discovery, Development, And Integration Of Warfighting Technologies For Our Air, Space, And Cyberspace Forces. As Such, Rights In Technical Data And Ncs Developed Or Delivered Under This Contract Are Of Significant Concern To The Government. The Government Will Therefore Carefully Consider Any Restrictions On The Use Of Technical Data, Ncs, And Ncs Documentation Which Could Result In Transition Difficulty Or Less-than Full And Open Competition For Subsequent Development Of This Technology. in Exchange For Paying For Development Of The Data, The Government Expects Technical Data, Ncs, And Ncs Documentation Developed Entirely At Government Expense To Be Delivered With Unlimited Rights. technical Data, Ncs, And Ncs Documentation Developed With Mixed Funding Are Expected To Be Delivered With At Least Government Purpose Rights. Offerors Proposing Delivery Of Technical Data, Ncs, Or Ncs Documentation (subject To Government Purpose Rights) Should Fully Explain What Technical Data, Ncs, Or Ncs Documentation (developed With Costs Charged To Indirect Cost Pools And/or Costs Not Allocated To A Government Contract) Will Be Incorporated, How The Incorporation Will Benefit The Program, And Address Whether Those Portions Or Processes Are Able To Be Segregated. The Government Expects Delivery Of Technical Data, Ncs, And Ncs Documentation Subject To Government Purpose Rights Will Fully Meet Program Needs. offers Proposing Delivery Of Technical Data, Ncs, Or Ncs Documentation Subject To Limited Rights, Restricted Rights, Or Specifically Negotiated License Rights Will Be Considered. Proposals Should Fully Explain What Technical Data, Ncs, Or Ncs Documentation Developed With Costs Charged To Indirect Cost Pools And/or Costs Not Allocated To A Government Contract Will Be Incorporated And How The Incorporation Will Benefit The Program. offerors Are Reminded That The Identification And Assertion Of Restrictions On The Government’s Use, Release, Or Disclosure Of Technical Data Or Computer Software (the Assertions List), Required Under Dfars 252.227- 7013 And Dfars 252.227-7014, Is Included In Section K And Due At Time Of Proposals. Assertions Must Be Completed With Specificity With Regard To Each Item, Component, Or Process Listed. note That Dfars 252.227-7014(d) Describes Requirements For Incorporation Of Third Party Computer Software (commercial And Noncommercial). Any Commercial Software To Be Incorporated Into A Deliverable Must Be Clearly Identified In The Proposal. Prior To Delivery Of Any Third Party Software, The Contractor Will Obtain An Appropriate License For The Government, And The Written Approval Of The Contracting Officer. as Used In This Subparagraph, The Terms Unlimited Rights, Government Purpose Rights, Specifically Negotiated License Rights, And Limited Rights In Technical Data Are As Defined In Dfars 252.227-7013. The Terms Unlimited Rights, Government Purpose Rights, Specifically Negotiated License Rights, And Restricted Rights In Noncommercial Computer Software And Noncommercial Software Documentation Are As Defined In Dfars 252.227-7014. The Term Commercial Computer Software Is As Defined In Dfars 252.227-7014. iv. Application And Submission Information No Proposals Or White Papers Should Be Submitted Against This Baseline Baa 1. 1-step And 2-step Procedures: The Application Process For Opportunities Presented In This Baa Will Be Identified In Calls Published Separately From The Overarching Announcement. Each Call Will Identify The Procedure To Accept And Evaluate Offeror Responses (one Step Or Two Step) And If Applicable, Specify A Date And Time For Receipt Of Proposals Or White Papers. Below Is A Description Of One Step And Two Step Procedures For Acceptance And Evaluation Of Offeror Responses: when A One-step Process Is Utilized By The Government, Proposals Submitted In Response To Calls Should Be Submitted In Accordance With This Baa And The Individual Call Instructions. The Government Reserves The Right To Select All, Part, Or None Of The Proposals Received In Response To A Call, Subject To The Availability Of Funds And Without Negotiation/discussion. However, The Government Reserves The Right To Negotiate With Those Offeror(s) Whose Proposal Is Selected For Funding. when A Large Volume Of Responses Are Anticipated By The Government, A Two-step Process Will Be Utilized Requesting White Papers. This Two-step Process Is To Streamline The Proposal Process And To Assist Offerors In Determining Whether To Incur The Cost Of Generating A Formal Call Proposal (not All Calls Will Require A Submittal Of A White Paper). Offerors Of Those White Papers Evaluated As Satisfying Technical Merit Factor (section V, Paragraph 2) And For Which It Is Determined There Is Sufficient Funding Available, Will Be Sent A Letter Request For Proposal (rfp) To Submit A Formal Technical And Cost Proposal. An Rfp Does Not Assure An Offeror Of A Subsequent Contract Award. White Papers Not Selected For Full Proposal Submission Or Proposals Not Selected For Immediate Funding Will Be Disposed Of/destroyed After The Indicated Holding Period For Each Call. 2. Monitoring Government-wide Point Of Entry: Offerors Should Monitor Www.sam.gov Regularly For Any Baa Amendments That May Permit Extensions To The Proposal Submission Date Or Make Other Changes. Offerors Are Advised That Only Contracting Officers Are Legally Authorized To Contractually Bind Or Otherwise Commit The Government. 3. Response Costs: The Cost Of Preparing A Response To Calls Issued Under This Baa Are Not Considered An Allowable Direct Charge To Any Resulting Or Any Other Contract; However, It May Be An Allowable Expense To The Normal Bid And Proposal Indirect Costs As Specified In Far 31.205-18. 4. Submitting Classified Information: Do Not Submit Classified Information In The Proposal. If Necessary, Classified Material Shall Be Submitted As A Separate Addendum. Specific Instructions For Submitting A Classified Addendum, Up To Secret, Will Need To Be Coordinated And Arranged With The Technical Pocs For Each Call Prior To Submission. 5. White Paper Submissions: Content And Form Of Submission For White Papers (2-step Process): The Paragraphs Below Identify White Paper Format And Content. White Papers Should Be Addressed And Delivered As Specified In The Call. a. General Instructions White Papers (2-step Process Only): Offerors Including Data In Their Proposals They Do Not Want Disclosed To The Public For Any Purpose Or Used By The Government Should Mark Restriction On Disclosure And Use Of Data. Technical And Cost Volumes Should Be Submitted As Separate Volumes And Must Be Valid For 180 Days. The White Paper Volumes Must Reference The Baa Number Fa9451-18-s-0002, Call Number, And Title. b. White Paper Format: The Following Format Shall Be Used For Submission Of White Papers In A 2-step Process Unless Otherwise Stated In The Call. i. Page Size: 8 ½ X 11 ii. Microsoft Word Format. iii. Margins – One-inch On Each Side iv. Font - Arial 11+ Point v. Spacing: Single vi. Page Limit: Five Pages Maximum (one-side Only) all Text, Including Text In Tables And Charts, Must Adhere To All Font Size And Line Spacing Requirements Listed Herein. No Hard Copies Of The White Papers Are Requested Unless Otherwise Stated In The Individual Call. c. Instructions For White Paper Content: i. Cover Page (not To Exceed One Page): The White Paper Cover Page Shall Include At A Minimum: Title Of The White Paper; Name Of The Organization Submitting The White Paper; Organization Size; Technical And Contracting Points Of Contact; Telephone Number; Fax; And Email. Additionally, The Cover Page Shall Include Baa And Call Number And Call Title. ii. Technical/business Content (not To Exceed Three Pages): The Technical Content In White Papers Should Capture The Following Information: Innovative And Technically Sound Approach To Accomplish The Call’s Objective(s) And/or Advances In Knowledge, Understanding, Technology, And State-of-the-art. The Cost/business Content (which Includes The Rom) Should Provide Toplevel Details On Major Cost Items Such As Labor, Special Equipment That Must Be Purchased, Materials, And Any Subcontracts Or Other Organizations’ Costs (to Include Government Furnished Facilities, Equipment, Or Personnel) For The Proposed Effort. The Rom Cost Section Shall Not Exceed One Page. iii. Addendum (not To Exceed One Page): Include Biographical Sketches Of The Key Personnel Who Will Perform The Research, Highlighting Their Qualifications And Experience. iv. After The Review Of White Papers, The Government Will Determine Whether A Formal Proposal Will Be Requested Based On The Evaluation Criteria Listed In Section V, White Paper Evaluation Criteria. Offerors Of Those White Papers Evaluated As Satisfying The Technical Merit Factor (section V, Paragraph 2) And For Which It Is Determined There Is Sufficient Funding Available, Will Be Sent A Request For Proposal (rfp) Letter To Submit A Formal Technical And Cost/business Proposal To The Contracting Point Of Contact. An Rfp Does Not Assure An Offeror Of A Subsequent Contract Award. White Papers Not Selected For Full Proposal Submission Or Proposals Not Selected For Immediate Funding Will Be Disposed Of/destroyed After The Indicated Holding Period For Each Call. v. Any Questions Concerning The White Paper Preparation Shall Be Referred To The Technical Or Contracting Pocs Identified In The Call. d. Handling And Transmittal Instructions: Electronic Submission Via Dod Safe Site Or Email Is Required, Specific Instructions Will Be Provided At The Call. Offerors Are Responsible For Confirming Receipt With Afrl/rkdb. Afrl/rkdb Is Not Responsible For Undelivered Documents. 6. Full Proposal Submissions: The Paragraphs Below Identify Proposal Format And Content. Proposals Should Be Addressed And Delivered As Specified In The Call. (note Full Proposal Instructions Apply To 1 And 2-step Processes) a. General Instructions Proposals: Offerors That Including Data In Their Proposals They Do Not Want Disclosed To The Public For Any Purpose Or Used By The Government Should Mark Restriction On Disclosure And Use Of Data. Technical And Cost/business Volumes Should Be Submitted In Separate Volumes, And Must Be Valid For 180 Days. Proposals Must Reference The Baa Announcement Number Fa9451-18-s-0002, Call Number And Title. b. Proposal Format: i. The Technical Proposal Shall Be Limited To 30 Pages Unless Otherwise Stated In The Call And Shall Be Prepared And Submitted In Microsoft Word Format. The Statement Of Work (sow) Does Not Count Against The Page Limit. ii. Cost/business Proposals Have No Page Limitations; However, Offerors Are Requested To Keep Cost Proposals Under 100 Pages (cost Break-outs Should Be Submitted In Microsoft Excel With The Formulas, All Other Information Should Be Provided In Microsoft Word). iii. Paper Size – 8.5 Inch X 11 Inch iv. Margins – One-inch On Each Side v. Font - Arial 11+ Point Font Or Equivalent, To Include Tables, Diagrams, And Charts. Any Other Information (e.g. Captions, Restrictive Markings) Shall Not Be Smaller Than Calibri 10 Point Font Or Equivalent. vi. Pages Shall Be Single-spaced And Double-sided (each Side Counts As One Page) vii. All Text, Including Text In Tables And Charts, Must Adhere To All Font Size And Line Spacing Requirements Listed Herein viii. The Technical Proposal Page Limit Does Not Include The Offeror’s Proposed Sow; However, The Same Formatting Rules Apply To The Sow, Which Is Limited To Ten (10) Pages. note: The Number Of Hard Copies And Submission Instructions Will Be Stated In The Individual Call. c. Technical Volume: The Technical Volume Shall Include A Discussion Of The Following Information: Creative Or Innovative And Technically Sound Approach To Accomplish The Call’s Objective(s) And/or Advances In Knowledge, Understanding, Technology, State-of-the-art, And Rationale Of The Offeror’s Technical Approach And The Relevance To The Directed Energy Directorate/vanguard Center’s Program Objective(s). the Offeror Shall Provide Any Information On Prior Work In The Technical Areas, Descriptions Of Available Equipment, Data And Facilities As Attachments To The Technical Proposal. This Information Will Be Used In The Proposal Evaluation To Help Determine The Soundness Of The Technical Approach. This Volume Shall Include A Sow Detailing The Technical Tasks Proposed To Be Accomplished Under The Proposed Effort. The Offeror Shall Provide A Proposed Sow Suitable For Contract Incorporation Into A Resulting Contract, If Any, And Thus Shall Not Have Any Company Proprietary Information Contained Within The Document. If Government Furnished Property Is Requested, Offerors Are Required To Submit The Following Information With Their Offer: i. A List Or Description Of Government Property The Offeror Or Its Subcontractors Request To Use. The List Shall Identify The Accountable Contract Under Which The Property Is Held And The Authorization For Its Use (from The Contracting Officer Having Cognizance Of The Property). ii. The Dates During Which The Property Will Be Required For Use (including The First, Last, And All Intervening Months), And For Any Property That Will Be Used Concurrently In Performing Two Or More Contracts, The Values Of The Respective Uses In Sufficient Detail To Support Prorating The Rent. iii. The Amount Of Rent That Would Otherwise Be Charged In Accordance With Far 52.245-9, Use And Charges, And Be Used In The Management Of Government Property, Or Existing Property Management Plans, Methods, Practices, Or Procedures For Accounting For Property. iv. The Voluntary Consensus Standard Or Industry Leading Practices And Standards To Be Used In The Management Of Government Property Or Existing Property Management Plans, Methods, Practices, Or Procedures For Accounting For Property. Any Questions Concerning The Technical Volume Or Sow Preparation Shall Be Referred To The Technical Poc Cited In Section Vii. d. Cost/business Volume: i. Separate The Volume Into A Cost Section And Business Section. The Business Section Should Contain All Business Aspects Of The Proposed Contract Such As: Resumes Of Personnel Who Will Be Participating In This Effort; Contractual Instrument Type; Any Exceptions To Terms And Conditions Of The Announcement; And Any Information Not Technically Related. Provide Rationale For Exceptions. Identify Any Technical Data That Will Be Delivered With Less Than Unlimited Rights. Cost Proposals Have No Page Limitations; However, Offerors Are Requested To Keep Cost Proposals Under 100 Pages As A Goal. The Proposal Shall Be Furnished With Supporting Schedules And Shall Contain A Labor Hour Breakdown Per Task. ii. Subcontracting Plans For Efforts Anticipated To Exceed $750,000 Shall Be Submitted Along With The Technical And Cost Proposals. Reference Far 19.704, Dfars 219.704, And Affars 5319.704(a)(1) For Subcontracting Plan Requirements. Small Businesses Are Exempt From This Requirement. iii. All Direct Costs (labor, Material, Travel, Computer, Etc.) As Well As Labor And Overhead Rates Should Be Provided By Contractor Fiscal Year (cfy). A Separate Breakout By Government Fiscal Year (gfy) Is Not Required. iv. Submit Fully-disclosed Electronic Cost Spreadsheets With Formulas. Include Rate Table For All Direct And Indirect Rates That Support The Cost Element Summaries. e. Proposal Content Summary: You May Be Ineligible For Award If All Requirements Of This Solicitation Are Not Met On The Proposal Due Date. Reference Section Viii For A Checklist Of The Requirements. 7. Proposal Submission Dates And Times: Proposals Submitted Shall Be In Accordance With This Announcement And Any Instructions In The Individual Call For Proposals. Proposals Should Be Submitted In Accordance With Any Modifications Or Amendments Of The Full Text Baa And Individual Call. Proposals Received After The Due Date And Time Specified Shall Be Governed By The Provisions Of Far 52.215-1(c)(3). 8. Data Right Assertions: It Is Desired That All Data Delivered Under Any Resulting Award Will Be Delivered With Unlimited Rights; However Different Rights May Be Negotiated As Appropriate. The Offeror Shall Identify Data Rights Assertions, Licenses, Patents, Etc. That Apply To Any Proprietary Materials, Technical Data, Products, Software, Or Processes To Be Used By The Prime Or Subcontractor(s) In The Performance Of This Program. The Proposal Shall Address Acquisition Of Data Rights Or Licenses Or Expected Recoupment Of Development Costs For Those Proprietary Items That Will Be Integral To Any Contracts Awarded Under This Baa. Any Data Delivered Or Anticipated To Be Delivered With Less Than Unlimited Rights Must Be Reported In A Separate, Appropriately Marked Appendix To The Final Report Of Any Awarded Contract Resulting From This Baa. 9. Other Submission Requirements: Proposals Must Be Submitted To The Contracting Point Of Contact Identified At The Call Level. v. Evaluation Criteria And Application Review Information 1. General Information: Evaluations Will Vary Based Upon A One Step Or Two Step Approach. Evaluations Of Proposals/white Papers Will Be Conducted By A Peer Or Scientific Review Process Using The Criteria Described Below. 2. White Paper Evaluation Criteria (two-step Process Only): The Following Criteria Will Be Used To Determine If A Formal Proposal Will Be Requested. The Offeror’s White Paper Must Satisfactorily Addressthe Scientific And/or Technical Merit Factor Identified Below In Order For The Rough Order Of Magnitude (rom) To Be Evaluated For Affordability. White Papers Satisfying Both The Scientific And/technical Merit And Affordability Factors Will Result In A Request For Proposal. a. Technical Merit: Innovative And Technically Sound Approaches Proposed To Accomplish The Technical Objectives And/or Advances In Knowledge; Understanding, Technology, And State-of-the-art b. Affordability: Roms Will Be Evaluated To Determine If Sufficient Funding Is Available. White Papers Satisfying The Technical Merit Factor, And For Which Sufficient Funding Is Determined To Be Available, Will Be Evaluated As Affordable 3. White Paper Selection Process: The Offeror’s White Paper Must Satisfactorily Address The Scientific And/technical Merit Factor And Be Determined To Be Affordable To Result In A Request For Proposal. 4. Proposal Evaluation Criteria (one-step Process): The Following Criteria, Which Is Listed In Descending Order Of Importance, Will Be Used To Determine Whether One Or More Sources Should Be Recommended For Award. The Government Reserves The Right To Select All, Part, Or None Of The Proposals Received In Response To A Call For Award Subject To The Availability Of Funds. a. Technical Merit: Technical Merit Is First In Order Of Priority And Shall Be Evaluated Based On The Following Criteria That Are Of Equal Importance. i. Creative Or Innovative Approach Proposed To Accomplish The Technical Objectives And/or Advances In Knowledge, Understanding, Technology, And State-of-the-art ii. Soundness Of The Offeror’s Technical Approach iii. Relevance Towards Vanguard Center For Hpc Program Objectives b. Cost/price: The Cost/price Criterion Includes The Realism Of The Proposed Cost. Cost/price Is A Substantial Factor, But Ranked As Second Order Priority. (if An Offeror Proposes The Use Of Gfp Other Than Any Gfp Identified In This Baa, And That Proposed Gfp Provides The Offeror An Unfair Competitive Advantage, Then Far 45.202 Requires Rental Equivalent Be Applied To The Cost Factor For Evaluation Purposes Only). 5. Proposal Review And Selection Process (one-step Process): The Technical And Cost/business Proposals Satisfying Both Technical Merit And Cost/price Evaluation Criteria Will Be Categorized: a. Highly Recommended: Well-conceived Scientifically And Technically Sound Proposal Pertinent To Accomplish Goals And Objectives. Proposals Are Recommended For Acceptance (subject To Availability Of Funds) And Normally Are Displaced Only By Other Highly Recommended Proposals. b. Selectable: Scientifically Or Technically Sound Proposals That May Need Additional Development. Proposals Are Recommended For Acceptance If Sufficient Funding Is Available, But At A Lower Priority Than Highly Recommended Proposals. To Ensure A Diversity Of Approaches, A Selectable Proposal May Be Prioritized Over A Highly Recommended Proposal If The Selectable Proposal Presents A Unique Approach Unlike Any Of The Highly Recommended Proposals. c. Not Selectable: Proposal Is Not Technically Sound Or Does Not Meet Agency Needs. Even If Sufficient Funding Existed, The Proposal Will Not Be Funded. note: Prior To Award Of A Potentially Successful Offer, The Contracting Officer Will Make A Determination Regarding Price Reasonableness. note: When The Government Elects To Award Only Part Of A Proposal, The Selected Part May Be Categorized As Highly Recommended Or Selectable Although The Proposal As A Whole May Not Merit Such A Categorization. vi. Award Administration Information award Notices: Offerors Will Be Notified Whether Their Proposal Is Recommended For Award In Writing By Letter. The Notification Of Recommendation For Award Is Not To Be Construed To Mean The Award Of A Contract Is Assured As Availability Of Funds And Successful Negotiations Are Prerequisites To Any Award. vii. Agency Contacts 1. Technical Points Of Contact: Any Correspondence Must Reference The Baa Title And Number. Questions Of A Technical Nature Shall Be Directed To The Following Technical Points Of Contact: program Manager: Usaf Capt. Alexandra A. Mihaylova,afrl/rdsme, Kihei, Hi 96753’ Phone: (808)-891-7704, Email: Alexandra.mihaylova.1@us.af.mil technical Director:usaf Lt. Col. Scott Pierce, Afrl/rdsme, Kihei, Hi, Phone: (808)891-7744, Email: Scott.pierce.2@us.af.mil. 2. Contracting Points Of Contact:questions Of A Contractual/business Nature Shall Be Directed To The Contracting Officer Or Contract Specialist Specified In The Contact Information Below. note: Each Call Will Also Include Specific Technical And Contracting Points Of Contact. 3. Ombudsman: The Ombudsman Clause, Affars 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (jan 2017) Will Be Contained In Any Contracts Or Agreements Resulting From This Solicitation. the Afrl Ombudsman Is: Director Of Contracting, Afrl/pk 1864 Fourth Street. Wright-patterson Afb Oh 45433-7130, Phone 937-904-9700 alternate Ombudsman: Deputy Director Of Contracting, Afrl/pk 1864 Fourth Street, Wright Patterson Afb, Oh 45433- 7130, Phone 937-255-4967 viii. Other Information 1. Support Contractors: a. The Air Force Research Laboratory's Directed Energy (rd) And Space Vehicles (rv) Directorates Have Contracted For Various Business And Staff Support Services, Some Of Which Require Contractors To Obtain Administrative Access To Proprietary Information Submitted By Other Contractors. Administrative Access Is Defined As "handling Or Having Physical Control Over Information For The Sole Purpose Of Accomplishing The Administrative Functions Specified In This Contract Or Order, Which Do Not Require The Review, Reading, Or Comprehension Of The Content Of The Information On The Part Of Non-technical Professionals Assigned To Accomplish The Specified Administrative Tasks." b. The Required Administrative Access Will Be Granted To Non-technical Professionals. Examples Of The Administrative Tasks Performed Include: I. Assembling And Organizing Information For R&d Case Files; Ii. Accessing Library Files For Use By Government Personnel In The Rd And Rv Directorates c. Offerors Shall Provide Written Objection To Administrative Access. Any Objection To Administrative Access: I. Shall Be Provided In Writing To The Contracting Officer Within 10 Days Of Rfp ( Baa, Etc., As Appropriate) Issuance; And Ii. Shall Include A Detailed Statement Of The Basis For The Objection. 2. Communication: Dialogue Between Prospective Offerors And Government Representatives Is Encouraged Until Submission Of Proposals. Discussions With Any Of The Points Of Contact Shall Not Constitute A Commitment By The Government To Subsequently Fund Or Award Any Proposed Effort. Only Contracting Officers Are Legally Authorized To Commit The Government. 3. Debriefings: Debriefings Will Be In Accordance With 10 Usc 2305(b)(5), But The Debriefing Content Will Vary To Be Consistent With The Procedures Set Out In Far 35.016 Governing Baas. 4. Wide Area Work Flow Notice: Any Far-based Contract Award Resulting From This Announcement Will Contain The Clause At Dfars 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests And Receiving Reports (jun 2012), Which Requires Electronic Submission Of All Payment Requests. The Clause Cites Three Possible Electronic Formats Through Which To Submit Electronic Payment Requests. Effective 01 October 2006, The Department Of Defense Adopted Wide Area Work Flow-receipt And Acceptance (wawf-ra) As The Electronic Format For Submission Of Electronic Payment Requests. Any Contract Resulting From This Announcement Will Establish A Requirement To Use Wawf-ra For Invoicing And Receipt/acceptance And Provide Coding Instructions Applicable To This Contract. Contractors Are Encouraged To Take Advantage Of Available Training (both Web-based And Through Your Cognizant Dcma Office) And To Register In The Wawf-ra System. Information Regarding Wawf-ra, Including The Web-based Training And Registration, Can Be Found At Https://wawf.eb.mil/. Note: Wawf-ra Requirement Does Not Apply To Universities That Are Audited By An Agency Other Than Dcaa. 5. Forward Pricing Rate Agreements: Offerors Who Have Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (fpras) And Forward Pricing Rate Recommendations (fprrs) Should Identify Them In Their Proposal. 6. Pre-award Clearance: Pursuant To Far 22.805, A Pre-award Clearance Must Be Obtained From The U.s. Department Of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Office Of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (ofccp) Prior To Award Of A Contract (or Subcontract) Of $10,000,000 Or More Unless The Contractor Is Listed In Ofccp’s National Pre-award Registry Http://www.dol-esa.gov/preaward. This Registry Indicates The Contractor Has Been Found To Be “in Compliance” Within The Past Two Years With The Equal Employment Opportunity (eeo) Regulations The Ofccp Is Mandated To Enforce. The Registry Is Updated Nightly; Facilities Reviewed More Than Two Years Ago Are Removed And New Ones Are Added. Award May Be Delayed If You Are Not Currently Listed In The Registry And The Contracting Officer Must Request A Pre-award Clearance From The Ofccp. 7. Limitations On Pass-through Charges: As Prescribed In Far 15.408(n)(1) & 15.408(n)(2), Provisions 52.215-22, “limitations On Pass Through Charges – Identification Of Subcontract Effort (oct 2009),” And 52.215-23, “limitations On Pass-through Charges (oct 2009),” Are Contained In This Solicitation. Any Contract Valued Greater Than The Threshold For Cost Or Pricing Data Threshold, Except Fixed Price Contracts Awarded On The Basis Of Adequate Price Competition Resulting From This Solicitation, Shall Contain The Clause At Far 52.215-23 (or Alt I). 8. Associate Contractor Agreements: Associate Contractor Agreements (acas) Are Agreements Between Contractors Working On Government Contracts That Specify Requirements For Them To Share Information, Data, Technical Knowledge, Expertise, Or Resources. The Contracting Officer May Require Acas When Contractors Working On Separate Government Contracts Must Cooperate, Share Resources, Or Otherwise Jointly Participate In Working On Contracts Or Projects. Prime Contractor To Subcontractor Relationships Do Not Constitute Acas. For Each Award, The Contracting Officer Will Identify Associate Contractors With Whom Agreements Are Required. 9. Post-award Small Business Program Representation: As Prescribed In Far 19.308, Far Clause 52.219-28, “post-award Small Business Program Representation (jul 2013),” Is Incorporated Byreference In This Solicitation. This Clause Will Be Contained In Any Contracts Resulting From This Solicitation. This Clause Requires A Contractor To Represent Its Size Status When Certain Conditions Apply. The Clause Provides Detail On When The Representation Must Be Complete And What The Contractor Must Do When A Representation Is Required. 10. Employment Eligibility Verification: As Prescribed By Far 22.1803, Far Clause 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (oct 2015), Is Hereby Incorporated By Reference In This Solicitation. Any Contract Awarded As A Result Of This Baa That Is Above The Simplified Acquisition Threshold And Contains A Period Of Performance Greater Than 120 Days Shall Include This Clause. This Clause Provides The Requirement For Contractors To Enroll As A Federal Contractor In The E-verify Program Within 30 Days After Contract Award. 11. Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Sub-contract/sub-recipient Awards: As Prescribed By Far 4.1403(a), Far 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (oct 2016) Is Hereby Incorporated By Reference In This Solicitation. Any Contract Valued At $25,000 Or More, Excluding Classified Contracts Or Contractors With Individuals, Must Contain This Clause. Any Grant Or Agreement Award Resulting From This Announcement May Contain The Award Term Set Forth In 2 Cfr, Appendix A To Part 25. 12. Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters: Any Contract Award That Exceeds $500,000.00; And When An Offeror Checked “has” In Paragraph (b) Of The Provision Far 52.209-7, Shall Contain The Clause/article, Far 52.209-9 Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (jan 2013). 13. Contractor Business Systems: Dfars 252.242-7005, Contractor Business Systems (feb 2012), Is Hereby Incorporated By Reference. 14. Proposal Content Checklist: You May Be Ineligible For Award If All Requirements Of This Solicitation Are Not Met On The Proposal Due Date. a. Proposals Are Due To The Point Of Contact Specified On The Call. b. Proposals Are Due No Later Than The Due Date And Time Specified In The Call. c. Proposal Page Limits Are Strictly Enforced. See Section Iv Of The Solicitation For Page Limits. d. Completed Certifications And Representations (section K) Are Due With The Proposal. Certifications And Representations (section K) Can Be Found At Www.sam.gov. e. The Cost/business Proposal Must Contain All Information Described In The Content And Form Of Proposal Section. f. For Any Subcontracts Proposed, The Cost/business Proposal Must Contain A Subcontractor Analysis Iaw Far 15.404-3(b). g. Offerors Other Than Small Businesses Are To Include A Subcontracting Plan In Microsoft Word Readable Or Adobe Format On A Cd Rom As Well As A Hard Copy. h. Proposals Must Be Submitted In The Format Specified In Section Iv. i. Offerors Who Have Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (fpra’s) And Forward Pricing Rate Recommendations (fprr’s) Should Submit Them With Their Proposal. j. If A Dd254 Is Applicable, Offerors Must Verify Their Cognizant Security Office Information Is Current With Defense Security Service (dss) At Www.dss.mil.