J7 OCSIC Support Amendment 1

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation H9227726R0001 J7 OCSIC. It clarifies requirements, evaluation factors, and administrative details.

• NAICS Code: 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services.

• Best-Value Determination: The Government may award to a higher-priced offeror if the best-value tradeoff analysis determines that the added confidence from a superior past performance record is worth the additional cost.

• Past Performance: Similar contingency contracting, SOF logistics, or deployed staff augmentation efforts are considered relevant. Offerors must clearly demonstrate comparability in scope and complexity.

• Staffing: The requirement reflects 10,800 labor hours per year, equivalent to three (3) FTEs at 3,600 hours each. No surge staffing is required. Personnel rotation is not permitted; one FTE takes leave at a time while others cover operations.

• Clearance: All support personnel must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a "Secret" security clearance.

• Network Access: NIPRNET and SIPRNET access provisioning is estimated at 1-2 weeks, pending government availability.

• Courier Authorization: Contractors may be authorized to courier classified information up to the "Secret" level, requiring Government customer justification and COR approval prior to duty.

• Travel: 10% annual travel frequency to other CENTCOM locations is anticipated. Work/business VISAs are required for locations where DOD CAC card and LOA are insufficient.

• Rental Vehicles: Two rental vehicles in Kuwait are shared across all three FTEs.

• ODC Ceiling Adjustments: Mission-related, government-directed changes exceeding ODC ceilings will be addressed via contract modification on the Cost CLIN.

• PERSTAT Format: Must include training dates, VISA status, access badge status, and vacation dates.

• Workload Metrics: Metrics will be provided at award; current summary is based on operational activity.

• Incumbent: An incumbent contractor is performing OCSIC support; no phase-in or overlap period is allowed post-award.

• Subcontractor Past Performance: Verifiable evidence from the prime contractor (e.g., Past Performance Questionnaire) is required if CPARS or prime-level records are unavailable.

• Pre-Deployment: Newly hired personnel must travel to CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) training at Fort Bliss, Texas.

• Period of Performance: The RFP is changing to an RFQ under FAR 13.5. The contract will have a 1-year base and two (2) one-year option periods.

• Labor Compensation: No maximum labor rate ceiling. The CLINs were built on 3,600 hours per FTE per year. DBA insurance is a total annual premium cost for 3 FTEs and is not covered under ODCs.

• Force Protection: No contractor work requirements support force protection; contractors are not required to be proficient in a side arm.

• IT Equipment: USG provides IT equipment for OCONUS operations and access to SOCOM network; USG does not provide cell phones.

• Leave Travel: Vendors are required to pay travel costs for contractor semi-annual leave rotations.

• Housing & Food: Room, board, and food will be provided on base.

• Turkish Registered Company: Permitted to submit a proposal but must hold a Secret clearance.

• Solicitation Amendments: Title changed from RFP to RFQ (FAR 13.5 SAP). T&M CLINs updated to Cost. SOO updated to PWS. DBA Clauses added.

• The solicitation has been extended to 06 MAR 2026.

• The document type has been updated from RFP to RFQ under FAR 13.5.

• DBA Clauses have been added.

• T&M CLINs have been updated to Cost.

• SOO has been updated to PWS.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Operational Contract Support Integration Cell (OCSIC) Support to Special Operations Joint Task Force-Levant (CSOJTF-L) J7 Operations near Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait. The acquisition uses combined synopsis/solicitation procedures under FAR 13.5 authority.

• Provide skilled personnel and supervision for logistical operations supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF).

• Perform to the standards outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Specific CLINs include Labor, Travel, ODCS (Other Direct Costs like rental vehicles, visas), and Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance.

• The contractor shall provide three (3) FTE skilled personnel for OCSIC Support actions.

• The contract type is anticipated to be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for labor and potentially Cost for travel and ODCS.

• Periods of Performance (PoP) are structured in three one-year increments: 30 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2027, 30 Mar 2027 to 29 Mar 2028, and 30 Mar 2028 to 29 Mar 2029.

• An option to extend services (FAR 52.217-8) for up to 6 months is included.

• The total contract duration, including options, shall not exceed 36 months.

• Offers must be submitted electronically no later than 06 March 2026, 12:00 pm Arabian Standard Time.

• Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted no later than 16 February 2026, 5:00 pm Arabian Standard Time.

• Evaluation will be based on price and past performance.

• Past performance will be evaluated for recency and relevancy, with specific criteria for adjectival ratings (Very Relevant, Relevant, Somewhat Relevant, Not Relevant) and confidence ratings (Substantial, Satisfactory, Neutral, Limited, No Confidence).

• Price reasonableness will be determined per FAR Parts 13.106-3 and 12.209.

• The Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will include the base period, all option periods, and the potential six-month extension.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned in this document.

• Offerors must submit complete offers, including all requested supporting documentation, to avoid disqualification.

• The document references numerous FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) H9227726R0001 for Operational Contract Support Integration Cell (OCSIC) Support to Special Operations Joint Task Force-Levant (CSOJTF-L) J7 Operations near Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait. The acquisition uses combined synopsis/solicitation procedures and FAR 13.5 authority, in accordance with the Statement of Objectives (SOO).

• Provide skilled personnel and supervision to support logistical operations for Special Operations Forces (SOF) in support of CSOJTF-L J7.

• Perform to the standards defined in the attached SOO.

• The contractor shall provide three (3) FTE skilled personnel for OCSIC Support actions.

• Services include Labor, Travel, Other Direct Costs (ODCS), and Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance.

• The contract will be awarded based on price and past performance.

• The period of performance spans multiple years, with CLINs covering 30 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2029, and potential extensions.

• The RFP includes CLINs for Labor, Travel, ODCS, and DBA Insurance, with specific pricing structures for each.

• RFI Submission Deadline: 16 February 2026, 5:00 pm Arabian Standard Time.

• Offer Submission Deadline: 27 February 2026, 12:00 pm Arabian Standard Time (Z+3).

• Offers must be submitted electronically.

• Incomplete offers will not be evaluated.

• Evaluation factors include Past Performance and Price.

• Past performance must be recent (within the last three years) and similar in nature to the SOO.

• Offerors must submit no more than three (3) projects, with a one-page narrative per project, including a point of contact.

• The Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will include the base period, all option periods, and a potential six-month extension.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned in the provided pages.

• An attachment is referenced: CSOJTF-L J7 OCSIC Statement of Objectives dated 28 JAN 26.

• The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses and provisions by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and others related to contract terms, conditions, and options.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing Operational Contract Support Integration Cell (OCSIC) support to Combined Special Operations Joint Task Force-Central (CSOJTF-C) J7 Operations. The goal is to assist with logistical operations for Special Operations Forces (SOF) across various named operations and activities within the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR), including Kuwait, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon. The primary OCSIC physical presence will be at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.

• Provide skilled personnel and supervision to support OCS planning, advice, administration, coordination, and maintenance of OCS information.

• Personnel will interface with mid- to senior-level personnel from Central Command, CSOJTF-Central, and SOCCENT.

• The contractor shall provide three (3) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) personnel.

• Personnel must meet or exceed standards defined in Attachment 1.

• Effectiveness metrics include: Boots on Ground within 30 days of planned departure, 100% fills executed within performance standards for planned and unplanned departures, and 100% of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliveries completed on time/early.

• Monthly status reports to the KO and COR are required, including cost data, labor hours, materials, transportation, ODCs, and travel.

• Twice-weekly Personnel Status Reports (PERSTAT) are required.

• Base Period: 12 months, estimated from March 30, 2026, through March 29, 2027.

• Option Year 1: March 30, 2027, through March 29, 2028.

• Option Year 2: March 30, 2028, through March 29, 2029.

• Primary location: Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. Other OCONUS locations may be required.

• Personnel must be US Citizens and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

• Personnel must be flexible and able to relocate/travel within 24 hours' notice.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Contractors may be required to provide leased or rented vehicles.

• Personnel must possess necessary passports, visas, and entry permits.

• Security requirements are defined in DD254, with contractors cleared at the "Secret" level.

• Contractors may require access to NIPRNET/SIPRNET computer systems.

• Government-furnished property/equipment will be provided, including office furniture, computers, and supplies.

• OCONUS work weeks consist of 72 hours per week, with core hours from 0800 to 2000, Monday-Saturday.

• Travel may be required to OEF regions and other Levant region activities.

• Personnel must have or be able to obtain a DAWIA Level II certification in contracting or equivalent.