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A -- GPS GROUND RECEIVERS SOL Reference-Number-CBD-Notice-32C DUE 080700 POC Arthur Trader, Contracting Officer, Phone (310)363-0092, Email arthur.trader@losangeles.af.mil -- Lisa Schleder-Kirkpatrick, Secondary POC, Phone 310-363-2925, Email lisa.schleder-kirkpatrick@losangeles.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=Reference-Num ber-CBD-Notice-32C&LocID=901. E-MAIL: Arthur Trader, arthur.trader@losangeles.af.mil. (Part 3 of 3) -- D. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued): (5) VOLUMES/PAGE LIMITATIONS: (a) Volume 1 (Technical). Volume 1 will include chapters for Executive Summary, Technical Proposal, Past Performance, IMP/IMS, SOW and Other Contract Documentation. Chapters have the following page limitations: Executive Summary (10 pages with an additional 20 pages for slides if offeror conducts an oral presentation), Technical Proposal (75 pages per receiver solution), Past Performance (3 pages per contract), IMP/IMS (NTE 40 pages for IMP and no page limit on IMS) and Other Contract Documentation (unlimited). The Other Contract Documentation category shall be separately tabbed and includes the SOW, Capability Verification Matrix, Draft Software Development Plan and Draft Performance Specification (if submitted as part of proposal). (b) Volume 2 (Price Proposal) Unlimited pages. (c) Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted astwo pages. Each page shall be counted except the following: (1) Cover Pages, (2) Table of Content; (3) Tabs; and (4) Glossaries. (d) Format: Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, single spaced and text shall be no less than 12 point font size. Tracking, kerning, and leading values shall not be changed from the default values of the word processing or page layout software. Use at least one-inch margins on the top and bottom and one inch side margins. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. (e) Other documentation: Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed 11 by 17 inches in size. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume and may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams and schematics; not for pages of text. Foldout pages will be counted as two pages. If foldout pages have print on both sides, the foldout will be counted as four pages. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 10-point font size. (f) Binding and Labeling: Each volume of the proposal should be separately bound in a three-ring loose leaf binder which shall permit the volume to lie flat when open. Staples shall not be used. A cover sheet should be bound in each book, clearly marked as to volume number, title, copy number, solicitation identification and the offeror's name. The same identifying data should be placed on the spine of each binder. E. BASIS FOR AWARD: The PRDA contract award decisions will be based on a competitive selection of proposals resulting from review/evaluation by a panel of Government and non-Government evaluators. Evaluations will be conducted using the following evaluation criteria listed in descending order of importance: (1) Approach to meeting the objectives of the PRDA. This criteria is comprised of two sub-categories in descending order of importance: (1a) Soundness -- havinga firm basis; unshakable; based on valid reasoning; sensible; thorough; complete; deserving confidence; marked by or showing common sense and good judgment, and (1b) Creativity -- using imagination, past experience and available technology that when uniquely combined results in viable solution(s) and processes. (2) Past Performance. Past performance evaluation represents the evaluation of an offeror's relevant present and past work record to assess the Government's confidence in the offeror's ability to successfully perform as proposed. The Government will evaluate the offeror's demonstrated record of contract compliance in supplying products and services that meet user's needs, including cost and schedule. (3) Proposal Risk. Proposal risk assessment focuses on the risks and weaknesses associated with an offeror's proposed approach. Proposal risk assessment includes potential for disruption of schedule, increased cost, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight and the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance. (4) Price. Price will contribute substantially to the selection decision. Government evaluators will rank proposals and recommend awards based upon proposal compliance with criteria found in this section. Number of contracts awarded will be based upon availability of Government funds. F. NOTICE OF USE OF NON-GOVERNMENT EVALUATORS: Offerors are advised that employees of ARINC, AMCOMP, bd Systems, Litton PRC, ITAC, Mitre, SAIC, and the Aerospace Corporation will assist the Government in performing evaluations of proposals submitted under this announcement. They will be authorized access to all portions of the proposal data and discussions. This includes access to price evaluations/negotiations data. The resulting contract(s) will incorporate a special contract requirement to allow these employees to review, evaluate and analyze documents generated during contract performance. Potential offerors having objections to non-government personnel evaluating their proposals and/or contract documentation should contact the Contracting Officer prior to submitting their proposals. G. POINTS OF CONTACT: (1) Technical POC (Program Manager): Lisa Schleder-Kirkpatrick, Major, US Army, (310) 363-2925 (2) Contracting POC (Contracting Officer): Arthur Trader, GS-13, US Air Force, (310) 363-0092 (3) SMC Ombudsman: Mr Leslie Bordelon, SES, (310) 363-3818. Posted 06/20/00 (D-SN466743). (0172)

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