Security Services Tenders

Security Services Tenders

Municipality Of Bolinao, Pangasinan Tender

Others
Philippines
Details: Description Republic Of The Philippines Municipality Of Bolinao Province Of Pangasinan Date : __________________ Rfq No.: ________________ Request For Quotation (rfq) Name Of Company: ______________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Name Of Hotel/establishment: _____________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Mayor/ Business Permit No.: _______________________________________________________ Tin: ___________________________________________________________________________ Philgeps Registration No. (required): ________________________________________________ The Municipal Government Of Bolinao, Pangasinan, Through Its Bids And Awards Committee (bac), Intends To Lease Of Venue With Meals And Accommodation For Family Life Development Program Within The Baguio City On December 6-7, 2024, Which Will Be Undertaken In Accordance With Section 53.10 Of The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations Of Republic Act No. 9184. Lessors Of Known Qualifications Are Invited To Submit Quotations/proposals Duly Signed By You Or Your Duly Authorized Representative, Not Later Than ______________________________________, Subject To The Terms And Conditions Provided At The Last Page Of This Rfq. A Copy Of Your 2023 Income/business Tax Return And 2024 Mayor’s/business Permit Are Required To Be Submitted Along With Your Accomplished Quotation. Open Quotations May Be Submitted, Manually Or Through Facsimile Or Email At The Address And Contact Numbers Indicated Below. For Any Clarification, You May Contact Us At Telephone Nos. 09070304258 Or Email Address At Mswdbolinao01@gmail.com. Blesilda M. Ramirez Bac Chairperson After Having Carefully Read And Accepted The Terms And Conditions, I/we Submit Our Quotation/s For The Item/s As Follows: Technical Specifications : Yes No Remarks I. Availability 1. Tentative Date: December 7-8, 2024 (exact Date To Be Confirmed At Least One (1) Week Before The Training) 2. Time: 7:00 A.m. To 6:00 P.m. Ii. Location And Site Condition Yes No Remarks A. Within Baguio City* B. Free Parking Space Reserved Within Or Near Venue* C. With Access To Main Roads And National Highways* Iii. Neighborhood Data Yes No Remarks A. Proper Waste Management System Such As Regular Garbage Collection And With Sanitary Permit From Appropriate Authority B. Proximity To Police And Fire Stations C. Proximity To Banks, Postal, And Telecommunications Service Provide Iv. Venue Yes No Remarks 1. Structural Condition The Foundation Is Made Of Concrete And Structural Steel Materials Or Combination Of Both. 2. Functionality A. Conference Room A. Available One (1) Conference Room* B. Classroom Setup For Guaranteed 70 Participants (with Center Aisle) * C. Room Must Not Have Pillars. If Any, Pillars Must Not Obstruct Participants’ View Of Stage And Projector Screen/s* D. No Obstructing Pillars E. Amenities Include: · Secretariat's Table (for 6pax) · Microphone, At Least Two (2) Units* · Projector Screen And Table For Lcd Projector (hdmi Cord) . Podium . Whiteboard And/or Flipchart And Markers . Free And Steady Wi-fi Connection* · Inclusive Of Electricity Charges For Use Of Laptops, Projector And Other Equipment F. Area Should Accommodate Seventy (70) Participants* G. Audible/operational Sound System* B. Room Arrangement 1. For Training Participants And Training Team: • Complimentary Welcome Room Amenity • Complimentary Bottled Water Replenished Daily • Six Pax Per Room With Kitchen And Dining Area C. Facilities: I. Continuous Water Supply And Accessible Comfort Rooms And Overflowing Coffee Ii. Compliance With The Standards Provided By The Building Code Of The Philippines* Iii. At Least One (1) Operational Elevator (24/7) * Iv. Accessible Emergency Exit And Alarm, And Standby Fire Extinguisher Or Automatic Sprinkler V. Available Telephone And/or Internet Connection Within The Premises Of The Building* D. Other Requirements I. Provision Of Janitorial And Maintenance Services* Ii. Ambience Promotes Learning Iii. Adequate Security Service (24/7) * E. Catering Services I. Location Must Be Inside The Main Function Room And/or Outside Of, But Near The Main Function Room* Ii. Meals For 70 Participants Composed Of The Following: A. Am And Pm Snacks* B. Assisted Buffet Lunch And Dinner Composed Of The Ff: · Salad/soup* · Main Course (two (2) Variants Of Meat, One (1) Variant Of Vegetables) * · Rice · Desserts . Drinks (at Least One Round Of Fruit Juice For Lunch) * Iii. Provision Of Free Freely Flowing Coffee And/or Tea F. Client's Satisfactory Rating Based On Online Hotel Reviews Financial Offer: Please Quote Your Best Offer For The Items Below. The Information Stated Below Shall Be The Basis For The Evaluation And Calculation Of Your Total Quotation, And Does Not Reflect The Guaranteed Price. The Final Number Of Participants Shall Be Confirmed At Least Five (5) Days Prior To The Scheduled Function Date, Which Shall Be The Basis For The Contract Price. Please Do Not Leave Any Blank Items. Indicate “0” If Item Is Being Offered For Free. (see Terms And Conditions) Lease Of Venue With Meals And Accommodation For Family Life Development Program Approved Budget For The Contract (abc): Php 199,500.00 Offered Quotation: Item A1 Please Fill In Your Offered Rate (php) B1 Maximum Number Of Pax C1 Maximum Number Of Meals A1 X B1 X C1 Subtotal Function Room: __________________________________ (name Of Function Room) Meals - Am Snacks Meals - Pm Snacks Meals – Assisted Buffet Lunch Meals - Assisted Buffet Dinner Room Requirement A Please Fill In Your Offered Rate Per Room Per Day/night (php) B Maximum Number Of Rooms C Duration D A X B X C Total Offered Quotation __________________________ Signature Over Printed Name ___________________________ Designation ______________________________________ Office Telephone No. / Mobile Telephone No. __________________________ Email Address/es
Closing Soon26 Nov 2024
Tender AmountPHP 199.5 K (USD 3.3 K)

Department Of Education Division Of Camarines Sur Tender

Food Products
Philippines
Details: Description Food, Venue And Accommodation For The Training Of Dcp School Recipient Food (1 Breakfast, 2 Snacks, 1 Lunch, And 1 Dinner) With Venue And Accommodation For 185 Participants X P2,000.00 X 3 Days = P1,110,000.00 Technical Specifications For Food: I. Menu Day 0: December 16, 2024 Pm Snack 1 Regular Serving Spaghetti 1 Can Pineapple Juice Dinner 1 Cup Steamed Rice 1 Regular Serving Pork Adobo 1 Pc. Regular Size Banana Day 1: December 17, 2024 Breakfast 1 Cup Steamed Rice 1 Regular Serving Tocino 1 Sunny Side Up Egg 1 Slice Pineapple 1 Cup Of Hot Coffee With Creamer And Sugar Or Chocolate Drink Am Snack 1 Regular Serving Clubhouse Sandwich W/ 10 Pcs. Potato Fries Or Chips 1 Glass Of Cold Lemon Juice Lunch 1 Cup Steamed Rice 1 Regular Serving Chopsuey (no Seafood) 1 Regular Size Roasted Chicken 1 Regular Serving Of Macaroni Salad 1 Regular Serving Of Hot Mushroom Soup Pm Snack 1 Regular Serving Pancit Guisado Slice Bread 1 Can Four Seasons Juice Dinner 1 Cup Steamed Rice 2 Pcs Regular Sized Barbecue 1 Regular Serving Mixed Vegetables (no Seafood) 1 Glass Pineapple Juice Day 2: December 18, 2024 Breakfast 1 Cup Steamed Rice 1 Regular Sized Fried Marinated Bangus W/ Sliced Tomatoes 1 Cup Of Hot Coffee With Creamer And Sugar Or Chocolate Drink Am Snack 1 Regular Serving Carbonara (no Seafood) 1 Glass Of Cold Four Seasons Juice Lunch 1 Cup Steamed Rice 1 Regular Serving Pork Steak 1 Regular Serving Of Sinigang Na Bangus (no Seafood) 1 Regular Serving Of Fruit Salad Pm Snack 1 Regular Serving Champorado 1 Glass Of Cold Calamansi Juice Dinner 1 Cup Steamed Rice 1 Regular Buttered Chicken 1 Regular Serving Mixed Vegetables (no Seafood) 1 Glass Of Cold Pineapple Juice Day 3: December 19, 2024 Breakfast 1 Cup Steamed Rice 2 Regular Sized Longganisa 1 Sunny Side Up Egg 1 Cup Of Hot Coffee Or Chocolate Drink Am Snack 1 Regular Serving Clubhouse Sandwich W/ 10 Pcs. Potato Fries Or Chips 1 Glass Of Cold Pineapple Juice Lunch 1 Cup Steamed Rice 1 Regular Serving Ginataang Kalabasa (no Seafood) 1 Regular Size Cordon Bleu W/ Mixed Veggies 1 Regular Serving Of Buko Salad Ii. Conditions 1. Meal Coverage (3 Breakfast, 3 Am Snacks, 3 Lunch, 3 Pm Snacks, 3 Dinner) For The Participants And Facilitators 2. With Unlimited Coffee, Creamer And Sugar In A Coffee Nook 3. With Water Dispenser And Purified Water. 4. With Sterilized And Properly Cleaned Utensils. 5. With Food Provision To Participants With Food Restrictions. Ten (10) Meals Substitute To The Menu Stated Above (non-pork, Chicken Or Seafood Eaters) 6. No Table Centerpiece 7. With 10 Free Meals For Guests/monitors 8. With Assigned Waiters And Head Waiter During The Event Proper. Technical Specifications For Venue: I. Availability Of Function Rooms 1. One (1) Air Condition Session Hall That Can Accommodate 185 Participants. Arrangement Of Tables And Chairs Must Be Properly Organized. Ii. Location And Site Condition 1. Within Naga City For The Accessibility Of The Participants And Geographical Reason 2. With Access To Main Roads And National Highways 3. With Free Parking Space Within The Venue Iii. Neighborhood Data 1. Sanitation And Health Conditions - Proper Waste Management System Such As Regular Garbage Collection And Sanitary Permit From Appropriate Authority. 2. Police And Fire Station - Proximity To Police And Fire Stations Iv. Venue 1. Structural Conditions: The Foundation Is Made Of Concrete And Structural Steel Materials Or Combination Of Both. 2. Functionality Of Function Room 2.1 Session Room - One (1) Session Hall For The Activity That Can Accommodate 185 Participants. 2.1.1 Arrangement Of Tables And Chairs Must Be Properly Organized. 2.1.2 With 20 Round Tables 10 Chairs Per Table. 2.1.3 With 1 Long Table And 5 Chairs For The Vips And Guest 2.1.4 With 1 Rectangular Table For Secretariat 2.1.5 Front Stage Must Be Free From Obstruction From The View Of The Participants 2.1.6 One (1) Lcd Projector And Wide Screen, Complete Set Of Sound System, 2 Microphones (if Wireless Provision Of Extra Batteries), Splitter Cable For Additional Projector. 2.1.7 One (1) Podium / Lectern For Each Hall 2.1.8 Hotel I.t. Staff On Stand-by In The Session Hall 2.1.9 Unlimited Access To Internet / Wifi And At Least 100 Mbps. 2.1.10 Free Backdrop, Lay Out Approved By The End-user Care Of The Winning Bidder Indicating The Title, Date, Venue And Other Salient Information About The Training. 4 X 8 Ft. Size 2.1.11 Extra Extension Cord That Can Be Used By The Participants 2.2 Light, Ventilation And Air Conditioning - With Uninterrupted Electrical Supply, Fully Air-conditioned Hall 2.3 Space Requirements - 1 Hall That Can Accommodate 185 Participants 3. Room 3.1 - Forty Seven (47) Fully Air-conditioned Twin Sharing Room That Can Accommodate 4 Guest Per Room. (check In Time Is 2pm And Check Out Time 12 Noon) 3.2 - With Hot And Cold Bath 3.3 - Provision Of Toothpaste, Soap, And Other Hygiene Materials 3.4. With Clean Beddings And Towels. 4. Facilities 4.1 Water Supply And Toilet - With Continuous Water Supply, And Accessible And Clean Comfort Rooms 4.2 Lighting System - With Uninterrupted Electrical Supply 4.3. Elevator - With Elevator Going To The Session Hall (if The Hall Is Not On The Ground Floor) 4.4 Fire Escapes - With Fire Escapes, Structure In Compliance With The Standards Provided By The Building Code Of The Philippines 4.5 Fire Fighting Equipment - With Accessible Emergency Exit And Alarm, With Standby Fire Extinguishers And Automatic Sprinklers 4.6 Internet And Telecommunications - Unlimited Access To Internet / Wifi And At Least 100 Mbps. 5. Other Requirements 5.1 Maintenance - Maintain Cleanliness/disinfection Of Hall, Restrooms And Dining Area. 5.2 Attractiveness - With Ambiance That Promotes Learning 5.3 Security- With 24-hour Security Service, Front Desk And Housekeeping Services.
Closing Date9 Dec 2024
Tender AmountPHP 1.1 Million (USD 18.7 K)

MERSIN METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES INDUSTRY AND TRADE JOINT STOCK COMPANY Tender

Civil And Construction...+1Civil Works Others
Turkey
Purchaser Name: MERSIN METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES | Purchasing Workplace Physician Services
Closing Soon26 Nov 2024
Tender AmountRefer Documents 

Environmental Management Bureau Tender

Automobiles and Auto Parts
Philippines
Details: Description Section I. Invitation To Bid “procurement Of Vehicle (utility Van)” Contract Id No. Embxi-pbd-2024-004 1. The Denr-environmental Management Bureau - Xi Through The National Expenditure Program (nep) Intends To Apply The Sum Of One Million Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (p1,450,000.00) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For The “procurement Of Vehicle (utility Van Type)” With Contract Id Number Embxi-pbd-2024-004. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At The Opening Of The Financial Proposals. 2. The Denr-environmental Management Bureau - Xi Now Invites Bids For The Above Procurement Project. Provision Of Security Guard Services Are Required Immediately Upon Receipt Of Notice To Proceed. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Three (3) Years 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 A 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 The Denr-embxi - Bids And Awards Committee (bac) Secretariat Through The Contact Details Given Below From 8:00 A.m. To 5:00p.m. (philippine Standard Time-pst) (monday To Friday) Except During Non-working Days Or Holidays And Inspect The Bidding Documents As Posted On The Websites Of The Denr-embxi And The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps). 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders On November 14, 2024 To December 4, 2024 At 12:00 Nn (pst) At Governor Chavez St., Poblacion District, Davao City (in Front Of Dpwh Region Xi) And Upon Payment Of The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb. The Amount Is Five Thousand Pesos (p5, 000.00). The Bidders Must Pay The Corresponding Amount In The Emb Xi Cashier Only. Bidders Must First Secure An Appointment Thru Our Online Appointment System Website Https://r11online.emb.gov.ph/?page_id=993 For The Date And Time Of Payment Which Will Then Be Presented Upon Payment. 6. The Denr-embxi Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On November 22, 2024 At 1:30pm (pst) (friday) At The Denr-emb Xi Office, 3rd Avenue Corner V. Guzman St. Sta. Ana, Davao City And Via Virtual Platform With Meeting Link Https://tinyurl.com/bd74w3k . To Reduce The Risks And Hazards Of Community Transmission Of Covid-19, The Bac Shall Conduct Meetings And Conferences Via Combination Of Video Conferencing And Face To Face Until Further Notice, Or Until Such Time That The State Of Calamity, Or Implementation Of Community Quarantine Or Similar Government Restrictions Shall Have Been Lifted By The Proper Government Authorities. The Prospective Bidders Are Advised To First Log In The Office Waiting Room, And Wait For Further Advice From The Bac Secretariat To Join The Bac Meeting Link, Which Shall Be Provided To The Prospective Bidders Before The Start Of The Pre-bid Conference. 7. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat Through Manual Submission On Or Before December 4, 2024 At 12:00 Nn(pst) (wednesday) At Governor Chavez St., Poblacion District, Davao City (in Front Of Dpwh Region Xi). 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 14. 9. Bid Opening Shall Be On December 4, 2024 (wednesday) At 1:30 Pm (pst) At The Denr-embxi Conference Room, 3rd Avenue Corner V. Guzman St. Sta. Ana, Davao City Through Face To Face And/or Through Video Conferencing Or Webcasting With Meeting Link Https://tinyurl.com/bd74w3k Or Combination Thereof. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend The Activity. 10. The Denr-embxi 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 Irr Of Ra No. 9184, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 11. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Bac Secretariat /procurement Unit Finance And Administrative Division Denr-environmental Management Bureau Xi 3rd Avenue Corner V. Guzman St. Sta. Ana Davao City Email Address: Embxibac@emb.gov.ph Landlines: (082)234-0061 12. You May Visit The Following Websites: For Downloading Of Bidding Documents: Http://r11.emb.gov.ph/invitation-to-bid/ Romina L. Dominguez Bac Chairperson
Closing Date4 Dec 2024
Tender AmountPHP 1.4 Million (USD 24.5 K)

Hansel Oy Tender

Others
Finland
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
Closing Date31 Dec 2025
Tender AmountNA 

DEPT OF THE NAVY USA Tender

Aerospace and Defence
Corrigendum : Closing Date Modified
United States
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.
Closing Date31 Dec 2024
Tender AmountRefer Documents 

Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital Tender

Civil And Construction...+1Building Construction
Corrigendum : Closing Date Modified
Philippines
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 (re-bid) 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 (re-bid) Under Ib#2024-11-044. 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 (re-bid) 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 November 2019 To November 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 November 20 – December 10, 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 November 28, 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 December 10, 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 December 10, 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: Mary Grace M. Gallito, Jd, Mpa(sgd) Bac Chairperson (infrastructure/ Gso Supplies/ Engineering Supplies/ Office Supplies, Other Services – Waste / Preventive Maintenance, Security And Janitorial Services) Noted: Miguelito S. Jayoma, Md, Fpcs, Fpsgs, Mhm(sgd) 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
Closing Date10 Dec 2024
Tender AmountPHP 25 Million (USD 423.2 K)

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE USA Tender

Software and IT Solutions
United States
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.
Closing Date16 Dec 2024
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DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE USA Tender

Software and IT Solutions
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United States
Details: Aflcmc Data Operations Cso 1.0 Overview this Commercial Solutions Opening (cso) Is Intended To Be A Streamlined Vehicle To Allow For The Establishment Of A Modern Data Operations (dataops) Solution Supporting A Variety Of Critical National Security Systems. This Cso Authority Is Established Under Section 803 Of The National Defense Authorization Act (ndaa) For Fiscal Year (fy) 2022 (pub. L. 117-81) And Class Deviation 2022-o0007. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (aflcmc) Programs Require The Utilization And Leveraging Of The Latest Technology Advances From A Large Variety Of Prospective Contractors. Aflcmc Invites Innovating Technical Approach Proposals Addressing All Aspects Of Dataops Focusing On The Below Objective Areas. However, These Enumerated Focus Areas Are Minimum Requirements, And Aflcmc Is Open To The Identification Of Technologies Useful For Modernizing Dataops For Sophisticated Security And Weapon Systems. This Requires Delivering An Enduring, Secure, Robust, Efficient, Responsive, Agile, Elastic, And Extensible Classified Dataops Solution. This Cso Will Focus On Existing And Emerging Technologies And Platforms Across Aflcmc, Department Of The Air Force (daf), Department Of Defense (dod) And The Intelligence Community, As Well As Leveraging Commercial Markets To Perform An Integrated Analysis Of The Capabilities Of Varying Technologies That Support Our Critical National Security Systems And Prioritize Investments Over Time. the Cso May Result In The Award Of Far Part 12 Contracts Or Other Transaction Agreements (otas) Under 10 Usc 4022, Through Calls Via Amendments To The Cso. The Government Anticipates Future Calls To Be Competitively Solicited. These Calls Will Contain Specific Areas Of Interest, User Stories And/or Problem Statements Related To Program Specific Dataops Focus Areas. These Specific Areas Of Interest Are What Prospective Contractors Shall Focus Their Solutions Towards. The Government Reserves The Right To Issue Separate Calls For Each Dataops Focus Area Or Combine Several Focus Areas Under An Individual Call. disclaimer: No Proposals Or White Papers Are Being Requested At This Time. Those Will Be Requested Via Calls Published Under The Cso Solicitation. aflcmc Is Not Obligated To Make Any Awards From Any Publicized Call, And All Awards Under This Cso Are Explicitly Subject To The Availability Of Funds And Successful Negotiations. The Government Is Not Responsible For Any Monies Expended By Any Vendor Prior To The Issuance Of Any Awarded Contract/agreement. Aflcmc Reserves The Right To Modify The Solicitation Requirements Of This Cso And Each Subsequent Call At Its Sole Discretion. this Cso Seeks To Fund Innovative Technologies That Propose New Solutions To Expand Aflcmc’s Capabilities As It Relates To Modern Dataops Focus Areas. Aflcmc Is Interested In Capabilities From All Interested Vendors To Include, But Not Limited To, Traditional Defense Contractors, Nontraditional Defense Contractors, Large Businesses, Small Businesses, And Research Institutions (collectively Referred As Vendors). It Should Be Noted, Many Of The Critical National Security Systems Operate In Varying Classification Environments, Including Highly Classified Environments – Such As Collateral, Sensitive Compartmentalized Information, And Special Access Program. Though Some Dataops Focus Areas May Require Unclassified Work, Respondents Should Be Aware That Vendors Cleared To Work, Or The Ability To Be Cleared To Work, In Highly Classified Environments Will Be Necessary For Any Award. The Cso Is A Streamlined Acquisition Process That Seeks To Reduce Acquisition Timelines And Acquire New, Innovative Solutions That Vendors Can Bring Forth To Meet The Stated Areas Of Interest Detailed In Each Call. 2.0 Dataops Technology Focus Areas aflcmc Is Seeking Capabilities To Prove Out End-to-end Dataops For Representative Modern Embedded Weapon Systems. The Desired End-state Is A Dataops Capability/prototype That Enables A Weapon System To Exploit Data Across The Full Lifecycle Of An Embedded Weapon System (development, Integration, Test, Deployment, Operations And Sustainment) Across All Classification Levels. An Ideal Partner Has First-party Ability To Directly Modify Underlying Commercial Hyperscale And Edge Cloud Fabric To Meet The Project’s Requirements Across All Classification Levels And Supporting Partners Would Be Considered As Enabling Providers Supporting Specific Aspects Of The Potential Solution. each Technology Focus Area Identifies An Area Where Prospective Vendors Can Bring Substantial Value To Meet The Dataops Mission. These Focus Areas Are Meant To Be Read Expansively And Are Not Limited To The Enumerated Focus Areas. Additional Focus Areas May Be Included Via Amendments To This Cso. Aflcmc Prefers To Bucket Several Focus Areas Into Singular Calls, Which Means Vendors That Can Optimize Several Focus Areas Will Be Preferred. Aflcmc Requires Provider(s) To Deliver An Innovative State-of-the-art Commercial Solution That Innovates All Or Some Of The Following Capability Areas. whether Using A Single Vendor Or Using Multiple Vendors, Aflcmc’s Intended Minimum Viable Product (mvp) Should Contain The Following Six Foundational Attributes: 1. Hybrid Cloud Iaas, Paas, Saas: aflcmc Seeks Solutions For Infrastructure As A Service (iaas), Platform As A Service (paas), And Software As A Service (saas) That Can Be Hosted In A Hybrid Cloud Architecture. For The Purposes Of This Cso, “hybrid Cloud” Is Defined As: A Virtual Environment Provided To A Single Customer That Combines Private Cloud Compute, Storage, And Services Running On-premises With Compute, Storage, And Services Running In A Public Cloud Along With The Ability To Move Information Seamlessly And Transparently Between Them. All Offerings Will Be Templated, Extensible, And Elastically Scalable On Converged And/or Hyperconverged Infrastructure. All Offerings Will Support “bring Your Own ‘x’,” Such That Aflcmc Can Re-host Existing Workloads Without Interruption. All Offerings Will Comply With Relevant Department Of Defense Instructions, Regulations, And Policies Such That They Will Be Readily Accreditable And Interoperable With Existing Dod Networks And Information Systems At The Unclassified, Secret, And Top-secret Classification Levels. Additionally, All Offerings Will Be Accredited Or Readily Accreditable To Handle Special Access Program (sap) And Sensitive Compartmented Information (sci) Handling Caveats At The Secret And Top-secret Classification Levels. 2. Information Transport aflcmc Is Seeking Solutions For Information Transport That Complies With Relevant Department Of Defense Instructions, Regulations, And Policies Such That Any Transport Solution Offering Will Be Readily Accreditable And Interoperable With Existing Department Of Defense Information Networks (dodin). Information Transport Offerings Will Also Be Required To Interoperate With The Hybrid Iaas, Paas, And Saas Solutions Offered Under Technology Focus Area (1). All Information Transport Offerings Must Operate In Multi-level Classification Environments, Enabling Multi-modal Connectivity From Anywhere In The Continental United States (conus) Via A High-bandwidth/low-latency Transport Solution. Cryptographic Transport Shall Meet National Security Agency (nsa) Type 1 Encryption Products Or Equivalent Cryptographic Solutions. Further, Aflcmc Requires Capability To Support Edge Resources To Operate In Disconnected, Intermittently Connected Or Low-bandwidth (dil) Environments. Initial Connectivity Shall Encompass Wright-patterson Air Force Base (afb), Edwards Afb, Tinker Afb And An Off-base Facility In The Dayton, Ohio Greater Metropolitan Area. 3. Fielding Operations aflcmc Is Seeking Solutions To Rapidly Deploy The Solutions Acquired Under Focus Areas (1) And (2). To Support Our System Program Offices, Aflcmc Desires Rapid “full Network/crypto” Deployability To New Locations Within 30 Days From Award. Connections Should Include All Enterprise Capabilities Such As Nipr, Sipr, Jwics, Existing Classified, Sap Capable, Hyper-elastic Cloud Regions And Other Program Networks. Moreover, Aflcmc Seeks Automated Disaster Recovery Functionality To Support Continuity Of Operations (coops). 4. Crypto-net Managements/commercial Solutions For Classified aflcmc Requires Innovative Commercial Products To Be Used To Protect Classified Data, Including Both Data-in-transit (dit) And Data-at-rest (dar). To The Maximum Extent Practicable, Technologies For Aflcmc Shall Be Procured In Accordance With Requests Commercial Solutions For Classified (csfc) Services To Comply With The Committee On National Security Systems Policy (cnssp) No. 11, National Policy Governing The Acquisition Of Information Assurance And Ia-enabled Information Technology Products.” 5. Network Operations Center (noc) / Security Operations Center (soc) aflcmc Is Seeking Solutions To Support, Enable, And Augment Network Administration And Cybersecurity Operations For Solutions Acquired Under Focus Areas (1) And (2). Solutions Will Include Services That Enable Real-time And Near Real-time Metering, Auditing, Logging, Monitoring, And Status Reporting Of The Entire Virtual Environment. 6. Help Desk aflcmc Requires A Customer Support Help Desk To Assist End-users In Navigating, Utilizing And Accessing Data Within The Cloud Environments. Aflcmc Envisions A Software-as-a-service That Can Manage All Communication And Network Channels, Establish Performance Metrics And Monitoring, And Is Maximally Available To Meet Mission Requirements. aflcmc Is Interested In Additional Focus Areas Beyond The Above Six (6) Foundational Dataops Focus Areas. Aflcmc May Issue Calls Against The Below Supplemental Focus Areas. These Supplemental Focus Areas Are Meant To Be Read Expansively And Not Limited To The Enumerated Areas. Additional Focus Areas Beyond Those Enumerated Below May Be Included Via An Individual Call Against This Cso. Vendors That Meet Some Or All The Above Focus Areas May Also Identify Capabilities For The Additional Focus Areas. i. Secure Access Service Edge aflcmc Has A Requirement To Provide Consistent, Fast And Secure Access To Dispersed End Users Operating In Permanent Military Installations As Well As Forward Operating Base. Services Should Establish Identity-driven Security Compliant With Us Government Security Parameters For All Classification Levels (unclassified, Secret, Top Secret And Sap Programs). ii. Software-defined Networking (sdn) aflcmc Has A Requirement To Explore Implementing Sdn For Fully Networked Command, Control And Communications (c3) Functionality, Particularly In Day-to-day Military Operating Base (mob) And Sustainment Missions. Sdn Should Contain A High Degree Of Network Programmability And Reconfigurability To Meet The Needs Of Different Government Systems And Emphasize Advantageous Situational Awareness For Faster Response Times. Further, Aflcmc Is Interested In Other Ways Sdn Can Be Applied To Military Environments While Preserving Data Security. iii. Edge Hyper-converged Infrastructure aflcmc Anticipates Migrating Away From Discrete, Hardware-defined Systems Toward Software-defined Environments Permitting All Functionality Through Commercial Service Platforms While Protecting Data At All Classification Levels (unclassified, Secret, Top Secret, Sap). iv. Zero Trust Architecture given The Security Posture Of Many Programs, Aflcmc Requires Zero Trust Security Architecture By “never Trusting, Always Verifying” Network Security. Aflcmc Desires Strong Identity Verification, Validation Of Device Compliance Before Granting Access And Ensuring Least Privilege Access. v. Infrastructure As Code (iac) infrastructure As Code Is The Process Of Managing And Provisioning Computer Data Centers Through Machine-readable Definition Files, Rather Than Physical Hardware Configuration Or Interactive Configuration Tools. Aflcmc Seeks Partners Who Would Be Able To Expedite The Onboarding Process For New Players By Inflating An Iac Instance Within A Cloud Environment, Enabling Immediate Executability Of Licenses, Cloud Resource Management, And Other Capabilities. vi. Cloud Native Design on-premises (on-prem) Infrastructure Comes With An Immense Number Of Limitations As Well As A High Threshold For Entry For New Players In Terms Of Hardware Investments And Schedule Lead Times. Utilization Of Cloud Native Designs For All Network Mapping, Tooling, Iaas, Etc. Is Of Extreme Interest To Aflcmc. vii. Software Defined Perimeter Enabling Classified Data Processing aflcmc Participates In Work Ranging From Cui All The Way Up To Ts/sar/sci. Having Cloud Native, Logically Defined Perimeters Around Separate Enclaves That Exist At Various Classification Levels Is Critical To Mission Success. Organizations Should Be Prepared To Provide A Body Of Evidence To Demonstrate Logical Controls That Safeguard Information At Different Impact Levels (ils). viii. Augmented And Virtual Reality Capabilities (e.g., Training, Maintenance, Etc.) aflcmc Requires Commercial Augmented And Virtual Reality Capabilities To Assist Usaf Maintenance And Service Technicians To Interface With Usaf Systems. Applications Should Have Practical Maintenance Applications As Well As Training Capabilities. ix. Data Encryption (at Rest, In Motion, Fips 140-3) experience With Encrypting And Safeguarding Data Is Critical To Dod Success And Cybersecurity. Fips 140.3 Is The Standard That Shall Be Used In Designing And Implementing Cryptographic Modules That Federal Departments And Agencies Operate Or Are Operated For Them Under Contract. The Standard Provides Four Increasing, Qualitative Levels Of Security Intended To Cover A Wide Range Of Potential Applications And Environments. The Security Requirements Cover Areas Related To The Secure Design, Implementation, And Operation Of A Cryptographic Module. These Areas Include Cryptographic Module Specification; Cryptographic Module Interfaces; Roles, Services, And Authentication; Software/firmware Security; Operating Environment; Physical Security; Non-invasive Security; Sensitive Security Parameter Management; Self-tests; Life-cycle Assurance; And Mitigation Of Other Attacks. Organizations With Familiarization And Expertise With Establishing And Maintaining Compliant Data Encryption Could Be Of Use To The Dod. x. Cyber, Secure Processing due To The Sensitive Nature Of The Usaf Mission, The Ability To Leverage Cyber Secure Processing, Compliant With Dod Standards For All Impact Levels Is Required. xi. Machine Learning (ml) And Artificial Intelligence (ai) Data Factories aflcmc Seeks To Find New And Innovative Ways To Deploy And Enable Ai/ml To Identify Areas Of Interest Within Large Data Sets. These Data Factories Should Be Able To Pinpoint Concerns, Operational Or Safety Threats, And Shall Help Alleviate Human In The Loop (hitl) Man Hours Currently Required To Analyze Data Sets. xii. Big Data Capability (data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Restructured Data Engineering) test Sets Drive A Requirement To Capture, Transport, And Analyze Massive Amounts Of Data In Near-real-time, As Well As A Requirement To Host Portions Of That Data For An Indefinite Amount Of Time. Aflcmc Has Interest In Organizations That Have Experience With Long-term Data Lakes, And Data Storage With The Ability To Enable Petabyte And Exabyte Transport At High Speeds Between Various Conus And Oconus Locations. xiii. Continuous Integration (ci)/continuous Development (cd) Software Pipeline aflcmc Utilizes A Devsecops Framework For Many Of Its Projects. Ci/cd Pipelines Enable Alfcmc To Adapt To Emerging Threats. Entities With Experience In Optimization And Automation Of Ci/cd Pipelines Would Be Of Particular Use To The Dod. xiv. Application Development + Application Refactoring For Cloud Deployment aflcmc Sees A Future Use Case Of Being Able To Pull Data Developed From Another Dod Organization To Be Easily Digested And Absorbed From A Cloud Environment And Then Re-tooled To Meet Mission Requirements. Aflcmc Requires A Cloud-based Platform To Host Both The Outputs Of Application Development (ie App Store) As Well As A Toolkit To Refactor An Applications Targeted Use. xv. Existing Capability Refactoring/integration For Application Programming Interface (api) Microservice Architecture aflcmc Has A Potential Future Requirement To Establish A Microservice Architecture To Iteratively Build New Applications/capability Without Impacting Availability Of Systems. Aflcmc Requires Microservice Refactoring Within Designated Cloud-based Platforms. xvi. Reverse Engineering aflcmc Has A Potential Future Requirement For Reverse Engineering Services. In Instances Where Aflcmc Lacks Sufficient Engineering Data For Varying Aircraft Or Supporting System Parts, Aflcmc Desires The Ability To Conduct Reverse Engineering Services To Produce Underlying Engineering Data Necessary For Alternate Sourcing Of Parts Or Manufacturing Of The Parts. xvii. Additive Manufacturing aflcmc Desires Additive Manufacturing Services With The Capacity For Potential On-premises Manufacture Of Varying Parts. Aflcmc Seeks Commercial Application Of 3d Printers And Other Technologies That Permit Immediate Production Of Parts To Reduce Mission Incapable Awaiting Parts (micap) Status Of Critical Systems/assets. 3.0 Cso With Calls this Cso Is A Hybrid Solicitation Against Which Both Closed Calls And/or Open Period Calls Can Be Published Via Amendments To The Cso. All Calls Issued Under This Cso Will Include Specific Instructions Including Dates, Areas Of Interest/focus Areas, Evaluation Criteria And Proposal Instructions To Offerors. While Each Offer Shall Adhere To This Cso, The Calls May Contain Other Information Of Which The Proposing Vendors Should Also Strictly Adhere. Each Call Will Be Announced On The Government Point Of Entry (beta.sam.gov), Which May Result In The Award Of A Far Part 12 Contract Or An Other Transaction Agreement (ota) Under 10 Usc 4022. 3.1 Closed Calls (one-step Or Two-step) over The Period Of This Cso, Calls May Be Issued To Request White Papers And/or Proposals For Specific Areas Of Interest/focus Areas. It Will Be Determined On A Call-by-call Basis Whether The Announcement Is For A One-step (proposals Only) Or A Two-step Process (white Paper First, Then Proposals By Invite-only). The Submission For White Papers And Proposals Shall Be Submitted At A Specific Date And Time As Set For In Each Particular Call. White Papers And/or Proposals May Not Be Reviewed If Submitted After The Stated Date And Time. 3.1.1 One-step Calls step 1: Proposal Due Date And Time Will Be Provided In Calls Issued Against This Cso. Aflcmc Will Make Selections From Vendor Proposals Only In Accordance With The Evaluation Criteria Contained In The Call. 3.1.2 Two-step Calls step 1: White Paper Due Date And Time Will Be Provided In Calls Issued Against This Cso. Aflcmc, At Its Sole Discretion, May Or May Not Request A Presentation Or Discussion With Government Personnel About The White Paper. step 2: Proposal Due Date And Time Will Be Provided In Requests For Proposal (rfps) Sent To Offers That Submit White Papers Who Are Evaluated Favorably In Accordance With The Evaluation Criteria Contained In Each Call. 3.2 Open Period Calls (two-step) this Cso May Also Have Open Period Calls. Open Period Calls Will Only Be Issued Under A Two-step Process (see 3.1.2 Above). After An Open Call Is Published, White Papers May Be Submitted At Any Time During An Open Period For The Areas Of Interest/focus Areas Detailed Within The Call. It Is Important To Note That Only White Papers Submitted In Response To Specific Areas Of Interest/focus Areas Detailed In The Call Will Be Considered. step 1: White Paper Due Date And Time Will Be Provided In Calls Issued Against This Cso. Aflcmc, At Its Sole Discretion, May Or May Not Request A Presentation Or Discussion With Government Personnel About The White Paper. step 2: Proposal Due Date And Time Will Be Provided In Requests For Proposal (rfps) Sent To Offers That Submit White Papers Who Are Evaluated Favorably In Accordance With The Evaluation Criteria Contained In Each Call. 4.0 Definitions cso With Calls: This Allows For The Publication Of An Umbrella Cso Solicitation That Contains Overarching Information But Does Not Request White Papers Or Proposals. The Cso Functions As A Framework Identifying The Technical Areas And Giving The Basic Terms And Administrative Information Of The Cso. The Requests For White Papers And/or Proposals Are Done By Issuing Calls That Are Published Via Amendments To The Cso. Calls Can Be Issued At Any Time During The Period Of Performance Of The Cso. Each Call Will Be Tailored To Best Fit The Acquisition Approached Identified By The Government. The Calls May Also Include Specific Terms And/or Conditions That Apply To That Particular Call Such As Technical Details, Security Requirements And/or Other Pertinent Clauses. Proposals Or White Papers Are Submitted Only When Calls Under This Cso Are Published. open Period Calls: This Type Of Call Allows For White Paper And Proposal Submittals At Any Time Within A Specified Period As Set Forth In The Subsequent Call. closed Calls: This Type Of Call Allows For White Paper And/or Proposal Submittals At A Specified Date And Time As Set Forth In The Subsequent Call. This Process And The Dates Associated With It Are More Structured Than Open Period Calls. areas Of Interest/ Focus Areas: These Are Specific Requests For Innovative Solutions That Aflcmc Will Detail In Each Subsequent Call And Will Derive From The Technology Focus Areas (2.0 Above). Vendor’s Innovative Solutions Should Focus On Addressing The Specific Technology Focus Areas Contained Within A Specific Call. white Paper: A Brief (usually 2-5 Pages) Summary Of The Proposed Technical Approach With An Accompanying Rough Order Of Magnitude (rom) Price. pitch Day: Pitch Day Is A Tool That Can Be Used As Part Of The Call Process. When Used, Pitch Day Gives Vendors An Opportunity To Meet Aflcmc Personnel In-person And Provide A Pitch Of Their Proposed Technology. If A Pitch Day Is Utilized, Specific Details Explaining The Process And Evaluation Methods Will Be Contained Within A Specific Call. other Transaction: Refers To The Type Of Other Transaction Agreement (ota) That May Be Placed As A Result Of This Cso And Associated Calls. This Type Of Ot Is Authorized By 10 Usc 4022 For Prototype Projects Directly Relevant To Enhancing The Mission Effectiveness Of Military Personnel And The Supporting Platforms, Systems, Components, Or Materials Proposed To Be Acquired Or Developed By The Department Of Defense (dod), Or For The Improvement Of Platforms, Systems, Components, Or Materials In Use By The Armed Forces. This Type Of Ota Is Treated By Dod As An Acquisition Instrument, Commonly Referred To As An “other Transaction” For A Prototype Project Or A Section 4022 “other Transaction.” prototype Project: Can Generally Be Described As A Proof Of Concept, Model, Reverse Engineering To Address Obsolescence, Pilot, Novel Application Of Commercial Technologies For Defense Purposes, Agile Development Activity, Creation, Design, Development, Demonstration Of Technical Or Operational Utility, Or Combinations Of The Foregoing. A Process, Including A Business Process, May Also Be The Subject Of A Prototype Project. Although Assistance Terms Are Generally Not Appropriate In Ot Agreements In 10 U.s.c. 4022, Ancillary Work Efforts That Are Necessary For Completion Of The Prototype Project, Such As Test Site Training Or Limited Logistics Support, May Be Included In Prototype Projects. A Prototype May Be Physical, Virtual, Or Conceptual In Nature. The Quantity Of Prototypes/commercial Solutions Should Generally Be Limited To That Needed To Prove Technical Or Manufacturing Feasibility Or Evaluate Military Utility. innovative: This Refers To Any Technology, Process, Or Method, Including Research And Development That Is New As Of The Date Of Proposal Submission; Or Any New Application Of An Existing Technology, Process Or Method As Of The Proposal Date. nontraditional Defense Contractor: As Defined In 10 U.s.c. 2302(9) As An Entity That Is Not Currently Performing And Has Not Performed, For At Least The One-year Period Preceding The Solicitation Of Sources By The Dod For The Procurement Or Transaction, Any Contract Or Subcontract For The Dod That Is The Subject For Full Coverage Under The Cost Accounting Standards Prescribed Pursuant To 41 U.s.c. 1502 And The Regulations Implementing Such Section. This Includes All Small Business Concerns Under The Criteria And Size Standards In 13 C.f.r. Part 121. small Business Concern: Defined In The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632) And 13 C.f.r. Part 121. 5.0 Contract/agreement Details as Stated In The Overview Section, Calls Issued Under This Cso Can Result In The Award Of Either A Far Part 12 Contract Or An Other Transaction Agreement (ota) Under 10 U.s.c. 4022. Regardless Of The Contract Instrument, Aflcmc Chooses To Pursue The Contract/agreement Type For All As Fixed Price, Which Includes Firm Fixed Price (ffp) And Fixed Price Incentive (fpi). Future Solicitations Are Not Accepting Offers For Grants Or Cooperative Agreements As The Purpose Of This Cso Is To Transfer Something Of Value Directly To The Government. the Government Will Be The Sole Decision Authority On Whether To Pursue A Far Part 12 Contract, An Ota Or No Award At All. The Government Reserves The Right To Award Some, All Or None Of The Proposal From The Responses To Each Call. The Contracting/agreements Officer Reserves The Right To Negotiate Directly With The Offeror On The Terms And Conditions Prior To Execution Of The Resulting Contract/agreement On Behalf Of The Government. Be Advised That Only A Contracting/agreements Officer Has The Authority To Enter Into, Or Modify, A Binding Contract/agreement On Behalf Of The United States Government. 5.1 Prototyping this Cso May Result In The Award Of Prototype Projects, Which Include Not Only Commercially Available Technologies Fueled By Commercial Or Strategic Investment, But Also Concept Demonstrations, Pilots, And Agile Development Activities That Can Incrementally Improve Commercial Technologies, Existing Government-owned Capabilities, And/or Concepts For Broad Defense And/or Public Application. The Government Reserves The Right To Award A Far Part 12 Contract Or An Other Transaction (ot) Under 10 U.s.c. 4022 Agreement (including An Ot For A Prototype Project And A Follow-on Ot Or Contract For Production), Or A No Award At All. Calls Issued Under This Cso Constitute Competitive Procedures. Aflcmc May Competitively Award Ots For Prototype Projects That Provide For The Award Or A Follow-on Production Contract Or Ot For Production To Participants In The Ot For Prototype Projects Without The Use Of Further Competitive Procedures, If The Participant In The Ot For Prototype Projects Successfully Completes The Prototype Project, As Permitted By 10 Usc 4022(f). 5.1.1 Iterative Prototyping a Contract Or Ot For A Prototype Awarded Under This Cso Shall Allow For An Iterative Prototyping Process. An Iterative Prototyping Process Will Allow The Government To Modify, By Mutual Agreement, The Scope Of A Prototype Contract Or Ot To Allow For The Adaptation And Modification Of The Technology Being Prototyped To Meet Additional Unique And Discrete Purposes/mission Sets. The Sequential Prototype Iterations May Result In A Separate Prototype Project Rather Than A Modification Of The Original Prototype Contract Or Ot. These Additional Unique And Discrete Purposes/mission Sets Can Be Generated By Aflcmc Or Originate Within Any Organization That Aflcmc Supports. 5.1.2 Successful Completion Of A Prototype a Prototype Project Is Complete Upon The Written Determination Of The Appropriate Approving Official (program Manager And Contracting/agreements Officer) For The Matter In Question That The Efforts Conducted Under A Prototype Contract Or Ot: (1) Met The Key Technical Goals Of A Project; (2) Met The Metrics Incorporated Into The Prototype Contract Or Ot; Or (3) Accomplished A Particularly Favorable Or Unexpected Result That Justifies The Transition To A Production Contract Or Ot. Furthermore, Prior To Successful Completion Of A Prototype Project Under This Cso, The Government Can Transition Any Aspect Of The Prototype Project Determined To Provide Utility Into Production While Other Aspects Of The Prototype Project Have Yet To Be Completed. 5.1.3 Follow-on Production Of A Prototype after Award Of A Prototype Using Ot Authority, The Government And Vendor May Negotiate A Follow-on Contract Or Ot For Production Or Solution Integration With Or Without Further Competition. Any Concept/technology/solution Successfully Proven Through A Prototype Ot Can Be Transitioned To A Production Contract. The Government Reserves The Right To Award A Follow-on Contract Or Ot Before The Prototype Is Compete, Under Competitive Procedures As Provided In 10 U.s.c. 4022. any Call Posted By The Government Under This Cso Could Result In The Potential Award Of A Follow-on Production Or Solution Integration Contract Or Ot. the Government Reserves The Right To Extend The Performance To All, Some Or None Of The Selected Solutions And Decisions Will Be Made Based On The Availability Of Government Funds. 5.2 Other Transaction Agreements (otas) Specifics in Accordance With 10 U.s.c. 4022(c), If An Agreement For A Prototype Is Utilized And If That Agreement Provides For Payments In A Total Amount In Excess Of $5m, The Agreement Will Include A Mandatory Clause That Provides For The Comptroller General The Ability To Examine The Records Of Any Party To The Agreement Or Any Entity That Participates In The Performance Of The Agreement. The $5m Amount Includes The Base Agreement Plus Any Options. additionally, To Enter Into An Ot For A Prototype Agreement Under 10 U.s.c. 4022, One Of The Following Conditions Must Be Met: there Is At Least One Nontraditional Defense Contractor Or Nonprofit Research Institution Participating To A Significant Extent In The Prototype Project. all Significant Participants Other Than The Federal Government Are Small Business Concerns Or Nontraditional Defense Contractors. parties To The Transaction Other Than The Federal Government Must Pay At Least One Third Of The Prototype Total Cost. the Senior Procurement Executive Determines That Exceptional Circumstances Justify The Use Of An Ot To Provide An Innovative Business Arrangement Not Feasible Under A Contract Or To Expand The Defense Supply Base In A Manner Not Practical Under A Contract. all Otas Awarded Under This Cso Will Contain Prohibitions On The Use Of Certain Telecommunications Devices In Accordance With Dfars 52.204-25. Further Specifics And Requirements As It Relates To Ots May Be Applicable And Included In Subsequent Calls Published Under This Cso. 6.0 Closed Calls this Cso Will Have Close Calls That Consist Of Either A One-step Or Two-step Process, Which Will Be Specified In Each Individual Call. For A One-step Call, Only Proposals Will Be Solicited. For A Two-step Call, White Papers Will Be Solicited First And Then, Consistent With This Section, Subsequent Requests For Proposals May Follow After The Government Reviews The White Paper. any Part Of This Process May Be Modified Or Altered By Aflcmc In The Calls Or Through An Amendment To This Cso. It Is Important To Note That At No Stage Is Aflcmc Obligated To Make Any Awards And All Awards Are Subject To The Availability Of Funds And Successful Negotiations. The Government Is Not Responsible For Any Monies Expended By Vendors Prior To The Issuance Of Any Contract/agreement Award. 6.1 One-step Closed Call Process 6.1.1 Call Published aflcmc Intends On Publishing A Call Via An Amendment To This Cso. The Call Will Specifically State The Cso Call Type (closed, One-step). This Call Will Provide A Required Date And Time For Submission Of The Proposal. The Call Would Also Detail The Specific Areas Of Interest Being Solicited For, Required Proposal Content, Evaluation Criteria And Detailed Requirements Unique To That Particular Call. 6.1.2 Proposals Received proposals That Are Received On Time Will Be Evaluated Consistent With The Evaluation Criteria Identified Within The Call. After This Technical Review Is Complete, Aflcmc Will Notify Each Prospective Vendor As To Whether Their Proposal Was Selected To Proceed To The Contract Negotiations And Fact-finding Stage. 6.1.3 Contract Negotiations And Fact Finding if A Vendor Is Notified That It Has Been Selected To Proceed To The Next Stage, Then Contract Negotiations And Fact-finding Will Occur. This Includes Contract Formation, Scope, Cost/price And Any Other Terms And Conditions The Contracting/agreements Officer Requires Discussion. It Is Important To Note That At This Stage Aflcmc Is Not Required To Make An Award, Which Is Expressly Contingent Upon Successful Negotiation Of Cost/price, Terms And Conditions And The Availability Of Funds. 6.1.4 Award Decision after Contract Negotiations And Fact-finding Are Complete, Aflcmc Will Render A Decision(s) Whether Or Not To Enter Into A Contract/agreement With The Prospective Vendor. 6.2 Two-step Closed Call Process 6.2.1 Call Published aflcmc Would Publish A Call Via An Amendment To This Cso. The Call Would Specifically State That The Cso Call Type Is A Two-step, Closed Call. This Call Will Provide A Specific State And Time When Prospective Vendors May Submit Their White Papers. The Call Would Also Detail The Specific Areas Of Interest Being Solicited For, Required White Paper Content, Evaluation Criteria And Details Any Other Requirements Unique To That Particular Call. 6.2.2 White Papers Received aflcmc Will Review Submitted White Papers In Accordance With The Evaluation Criteria Specified In The Call. If A Vendor’s White Paper Is Evaluated Favorably By Aflcmc, The Government Will Send Initially Selected Vendors A Request For Proposal (rfp). Invited Vendors Will Proceed To Preparing And Submitting A Proposal For Evaluation. Additional Details Will Be Included Within The Rfp. 6.2.3 Incorporate Sections 6.1.2-6.1.4 after The Submission Of The White Papers And Issuance Of Rfps To Favorably Evaluated White Papers, The Remaining Process Is The Same As The One-step, Closed Call. Therefore, Sections 6.1.2, 6.1.3 And 6.1.4 Are Hereby Incorporated By Reference. 7.0 Open Period Calls this Cso May Have Open Period Calls That Consist Only Of A Two-step Process. For This Call Type, The Process Will Mirror The Process Articulated In 6.2 Above; However, With The Important Distinction That White Papers Will Be Accepted At Any Time During The Stated Time Period On The Call. This Is In Contrast To A Closed Call Where All Proposals Are Required To Be Submitted At A Specific Date And Time Together And Follow A Standard Timeline For All Participants. For Open Period Calls, The Timelines Are Usually Less Structured And Broader In Nature. Typical Turn-around Times That Vendors Can Expect Are Usually Stated In The Call. Aflcmc Reserves The Right To Modify Or Alter Any Of These Instructions In Each Individual Call. 8.0 Evaluation Criteria the Evaluation Criteria For White Papers And Proposals Will Be Explicitly Detailed In Each Individual Call. Solutions Will Be Evaluated On The Basis Of The Merit Of The Proposed Concept In Addressing The Areas Of Interest And Not Against Other Vendor’s Solution Briefs Submitted In Response To The Same Area Of Interest. disclaimer: No Proposals Or White Papers Are Being Requested At This Time. Those Will Be Requested Via Calls Published Under The Cso Solicitation. 9.0 General Proposal Information 9.1 Proposal Content below Is The Typical Structure And Required Volumes For Proposal Submission. Aflcmc Reserves The Right To Alter Or Change The Structure And Required Content For Each Proposal Submission As Specified In A Particular Call. title Page (does Not Count Against Page Limit) Including Company Name, Cage Number (if Applicable), Title, Point Of Contact Name, Date, Email, Address, Phone, Organization/office Symbol (if Applicable). Identify If You Or A Proposed Subcontractor Are A Small Business Such As 8(a), Small, Disadvantaged Business, Woman-owned Business, Hubzoned Small Business, Veteran-owned Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Historically Black College Of University And Minority Institution. Identification Of Potential Sponsor(s) Organizations. volume 1: Technical Volume: This Will Typically Contain A Page Limit And Require Specific Technical Details The Government Requires All Prospective Vendors To Address. volume 2: Cost Volume: This Section Is Where Vendors Shall Detail The Proposed Cost By Breaking Down The Overall Proposed Price Into Specific Cost Categories (ex. Direct Labor, Overhead, Direct Materials, Other Direct Costs, Profit). The Government Reserves The Right To Specify A Cost Volume Format In Any Particular Call. 9.2 Proprietary Information information Constituting A Trade Secret, Commercial Or Financial Information, Confidential Personal Information, Or Data Affecting National Security Must Be Clearly Marked. It Shall Be Treated In Confidence To The Extent Permitted By Law. This Restriction Does Not Limit The Government’s Right To Use Information Contained If It Is Obtained From Another Source Without Restriction. Aflcmc Assumes No Liability For Disclosure Or Use Of Unmarked Data And May Use Or Disclose Such Data For Any Purpose. If A Vendor Is Awarded A Contract As A Result Of Or In Connection With The Submission Of Proprietary Data In The Proposal, The Government Shall Have The Right To Duplicate, Use Or Disclose The Data To The Extent Provided In The Resulting Contract/agreement. proposals Containing Data That Is Not To Be Disclosed To The Public For Any Purpose Or Used By The Government Except For Evaluation Purposes Shall Include The Following Sentences In Accordance With Far 52.215-1(e)(1) And (2) On The Cover Page: “this Proposal Includes Data That Shall Not Be Disclosed Outside The Government And Shall Not Be Duplicated, Used, Or Disclosed—in Whole Or In Part – For Any Purpose Other Than To Evaluate This Proposal. If, However, A Contract Is Awarded To This Offeror As A Result Of – Or In Connection With – The Submission Of This Data, The Government Shall Have The Right To Duplicate, Use, Or Disclose The Data To The Extend Provided In The Resulting Contract. This Restriction Does Not Limit The Government’s Right To Use Information Contained In This Data If It Is Obtained From Another Source Without Restriction. The Data Subject To This Restriction Are Contain In Sheets [insert Numbers Or Other Identification Of Sheets].” each Restricted Data Sheet Should Be Marked As Follows: use Or Disclose Of Data Contained On This Sheet Is Subject To The Restriction On The Title Page Of This Proposal. 9.3 Classified Proposals classified Whitepapers/proposals Will Not Be Accepted Under This Cso Unless Otherwise Stated In The Call. If Topics Require Classified Work, The Proposing Vendor Must Have A Facility Clearance In Order To Perform The Work. 9.4 Security security Classification Will Be Determined For Each Call/award. If Classified Data Will Be Accessed Or Generated, A Facility And Storage Clearance, At The Required Classification Level, Will Be Required And The Proposal Will Discuss Appropriate Personnel And Facility Clearances. if A Vendor Has Any Reason To Believe Their Concept May Reference Ideas Or Operations That Require Special Protection, The Vendor Should Immediately Contact The Contracting/agreements Officer For Further Instruction. additionally, If A Dd254 Is Applicable For A Call/award, Vendors Must Verify Their Cognizant Security Office Information Is Current With Defense Security Service (dss). 9.5 Promotional Material promotional And Non-project Related Discussion Is Discouraged, And Additional Information Provided Via Universal Resource Locator (url) Links Or On Computer Disks, Cds, Dvds, Video Tapes Or Any Other Medium Will Not Be Accepted Or Considered In The Proposal Evaluation Unless Otherwise Directed By The Call Or The Contracting/agreements Officer. This Also Means That Unnecessarily Elaborate Brochures Or Proposals Are Not Desired. 9.6 Small Business far-based Contracts Awarded Pursuant To This Cso Shall Include Far 52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (oct 2018). Far-based Contract Awarded Pursuant To This Cso Which Meet Far Subpart 19.7 Criteria For Small Business Subcontracting Plans Shall Include Far 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (march 2020). vendors Shall Address Plans To Comply With These Requirements As Part Of Their Proposals If Seeking Ots Which Provide For Follow-on Non-competitive Production Contracts. Vendors Not Seeking Either Instrument In The Preceding Sentence Shall Clearly State So As Part Of Their Proposal And Shall Address These Requirements As Part Of The Competition For Follow-on Production Contracts. In The Event That Any Follow-up Production Contracts Are Required To Have Small Business Subcontracting Plans And Are Negotiated Using Far 15, Dfars 215.304(c) Small Business Participation Plan Shall Be Required. 9.7 Export-controlled Items depending On The Proposal, It May Be Subject To Export Control (international Traffic In Arms (itar) 22 Cfr 120-131, Or Export Administration Regulations (ear) 15 Cfr 710-774). If The Effort Is Subject To Export Controls, Then A Certified Dd Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, Will Be Required To Be Submitted With Proposals. Dfars 252.225-7048, “export Controlled Item (jun 2013)” Clause Shall Be Contained In All Resulting Contracts. 9.8 Data Rights all Proposal Submissions Shall Include Data Rights Assertions, If Applicable. This Will Be An Essential Element Of Each Proposal Submission. aflcmc Reserves The Right To Negotiate Data Rights As Part Of The Contracting/agreement Process. Additionally, Each Call May Have Specific Data Rights Considerations Associated With It. Should This Be The Case, The Specific Rights Aflcmc Is Requesting Will Be Detailed In Each Call. Aflcmc Also Reserves The Right To Tailor The Data Management Approach For Each Individual Effort Based On The Needs For Each Situation. 9.8.1 Far Part 12 Considerations in Accordance With Dfars 227.7102-1, Aflcmc Seeks To Acquire The Technical Data That Is Customarily Available On A Commercial Basis. As A Result, Dfars Clauses 252.227-7015 And 252.227-7037 Will Be Included On Each Far Part 12 Contract Awarded As A Result Of This Cso Or Any Of Its Calls. If Additional Data Rights Are Considered Warranted, Aflcmc Reserves The Right To Negotiate These With Prospective Vendors As Part Of The Contracting Process. if The Government Pays For Any Portion Of The Development Costs, Dfars 252.227-7013 Will Be Included To Govern The Associated Technical Data For The Portion Of The Commercial Items That Was Developed Using Government Funds. For The Portion Of Commercial Items That Was Developed Exclusively At Private Expense, Dfars 252.227-7015 Will Still Govern The Technical Data To The Extent Is Commercial. companies Whose Effort Originated Under The Sbir Program Will Maintain Standard Sbir Data Rights In Accordance With Dfars 252.227-7018 (class Deviation 2020-o0007). additional Clauses May Be Applicable Depending On The Technology And Requirements Associated With It. 10.0 Other Information 10.1 Unique Item Identification for Hardware Deliverables, Item Unique Identification In Accordance With Dfars 252.211-7003 May Be Required. Vendors May Contact The Contracting/agreements Officer For Additional Information. 10.2 Foreign-owned Businesses foreign-owned Businesses May Independently Submit A Solution Or Do So As Part Of A Teaming Agreement With One Or More United States-owned Businesses. However, The Ability To Obtain A Contract/agreement Based Upon A Submission May Depend Upon The Ability For The Foreign-owned Business To Obtain Necessary Clearances And Approvals To Obtain Prescribed Information. 10.3 Within Scope Modifications potential Vendors Are Advised That Awards Resulting From The Calls Under This Cso May Be Modified During The Performance To Make Within Scope Changes. Only A Contracting/agreements Officer Can Legally Bind A Contract/agreement Modification On Behalf Of The United States Government. 10.4 Non-government Advisors And Source Selection Information non-government Advisors May Participate In The Evaluation Of All Submissions And Shall Have A Signed Non-disclosure Agreement (nda) With The Government. Non-governmental Advisors May Also Serve In Administrative And Assistance Support Capacities. The Government Understands That Information Provided In Response To This Cso Is Presented In Confidence And May Contain Trade Secrets Or Commercial Or Financial Information, And It Agrees To Protect Such Information From Unauthorized Disclosure To The Maximum Extent Permitted Or Required By Law. aflcmc Will Treat All Submissions To Calls Published Against This Cso As Source Selection Information. During The Evaluation Process, Submissions May Be Handled By Non-government Advisors For Administrative Purposes And/or Technical Evaluations. All Government Support Contractors Are Bound By Appropriate Ndas. Submissions Will Not Be Returned Unless Otherwise Stated In The Call. 10.5 Multiple White Paper/proposal Submissions vendors May Submit Multiple Submissions In Response To Any Single Area Of Interest Detailed In Each Call If Each Submission Represents A Separate And Distinct Concept. However, For Each Individual Submission, Prospective Vendors May Only Address One Distinct Technical Solution Per Submission Unless Otherwise Permitted In The Individual Call. 10.6 Fraud And False Statements knowingly And Willfully Making False, Fictitious, Or Fraudulent Statements Or Representations May Be A Felony Under The Federal Criminal False Statement Act (18 U.s.c. 1001) Punishable By A Fine Or Up To $10,000, Up To Five Years In Prison, Or Both. 10.7 Duns And Sam Registration vendors Must Have A Unique Entity Identifier (uei) And Must Register In The System For Award Management (sam) Prior To Receiving An Award Or Agreement. Vendors Must Not Be Suspended Or Debarred From Award By The Federal Government Nor Be Prohibited By Presidential Executive Order And/or Law From Receiving An Award. 10.8 Wawf Registration as Specified In A Particular Call, Vendors May Be Required To Be Registered In The Prescribed Government Invoicing System (wide Area Work Flow). If Not Specified, The Call Will Explain How Invoicing Will Be Handled. 10.9 Supplier Performance Risk System (sprs) in Order To Receive A Dod Contract, Every Vendor Will Be Required To Perform A Basis Nist Sp 800-171 Dod Assessment. That Process Is Described Here. once The Basic Nist 800-171 Dod Assessment Is Complete, Each Contractor Will Need To Follow The Instructions Here To Enter The Results In Sprp On The Piee Website. 10.10 Cost Sharing Or Matching cost Sharing Or Matching Will Be Considered Based On The Solutions Proposed And Details Associated With Each Call. Aflcmc Has Final Decision Authority On Whether To Enter Into A Cost Sharing Or Matching Agreement.
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