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Amendment 03 – Dated April 22, 2022 (1) Renumber Criteria and add Criterion for Commitment to Small business. The Selection Criteria are revised as follows: Changed from: 1. Professional Qualification... Amendment 03 – Dated April 22, 2022 (1) Renumber Criteria and add Criterion for Commitment to Small business. The Selection Criteria are revised as follows: Changed from: 1. Professional Qualifications 2. Specialized Experience & Technical Competence 3. Past Performance 4. Quality Control 5. Program Management, Capacity, and Location 6. Volume of Work Changed to: 1. Professional Qualifications 2. Specialized Experience & Technical Competence 3. Past Performance 4. Quality Control 5. Program Management, Capacity, and Location 6. Commitment to Small Business 7. Volume of Work. Added Criterion 6—Commitment to Small Business (SF330, Part I, Section H): Firms will be evaluated in terms of the extent to which they have identified and commited to Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZoneSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and if applicable, Historically Black Colleges or Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) in performance of this contract, whether as a joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. The Government will evaluate proposals based on: (A) Past performance in utilization of small business concerns, and (B) Participation of small business concerns for this requirement. In support of (A), all firms shall provide historical data on utilization of SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZoneSB, VOSB, SDVOSB and HBCU/MI. Large Businesses shall submit three “final” or “most recent” Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISRs) for similar contracts of relative size which show compliance with utilizing the various types of small business firms noted above. If ISRs are not FINAL or MOST RECENT they will not be considered. If subcontracting goals were not met, provide an explanation. If Individual Subcontracting Reports were not applicable to the similar contracts noted, large businesses shall submit other documentation which shows their utilization of the various types of small business firms for the contracts. Small Businesses shall also submit documentation which shows their utilization of the various types of small business firms for similar contracts of relative size. In support of (B), large businesses shall submit a draft Small Business Subcontracting Plan, in which they will be evaluated on the extent to which they identify and commit to the published Small Business Subcontracting Program. The Secretary of the Navy has assigned the Naval Facilities Engineering Command goals for FY2022 in terms of percentages of total planned subcontracting dollars for utilization of small businesses. Demonstrate the plan to meet these goals: Small Business – 41.52%; HUBZone Small Business – 10.29%; Small Disadvantaged Business – 28.09%; Woman-Owned Small Business – 10.24%; and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business – 3.01%. If a large business firm is selected for award, a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, in accordance with FAR 19.7 and DFAR 219.7, will be required and incorporated into the contract award. A draft Small Business Subcontracting Plan is not required from small businesses; however, small businesses shall submit similar information on the extent to which they identify and commit to subcontracting to large business (LB), SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZoneSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, and HBCU/MI if applicable in the performance of this contract. The Small Business size standard classification is NAICS 541370, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services, small business size standard is $16.5 mil. The attached Small Business Subcontracting Plan template (Attachment (B)) shall be used by large businesses to complete the draft subcontracting plan. Firms shall submit their “draft” Small Business Subcontracting Plans utilizing this template, and ONLY this template. (2) Revise statement of Criterion importance as described below: Change from: Criteria 1 and 2 are considered most important and of equal importance to each other; Criteria 3, 4, and 5 are of lesser importance and listed in descending order of importance; and Criterion 6 is of lesser importance and will be used as a tiebreaker among firms considered to be technically equal. Change to: Criteria 1 and 2 are considered most important and of equal importance to each other; Criteria 3, 4, 5 and 6 are of lesser importance and listed in descending order of importance; and Criterion 7 is of lesser importance and will be used as a tiebreaker among firms considered to be technically equal. (3) Delete the below sentence. The Offeror/Contractor must demonstrate adequate in-house staffing capable to self-perform at least 50 percent of the cost of the contract as required by FAR Clause 52.219014 (b}(l) Limitation on Subcontracting. (4) The Offer due date has been changed to May 5, 2022; 2:00 p.m. pacific standard time. (5) Document page limitation is changed from 30 pages to 32 pages. ***End of Amendment 03*** Amendment 02 – Dated November 4, 2021 Incorporate DFARS CLAUSE 252.223-7999 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (DEVIATION 2021-O0009). 252.223-7999 ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION 2021-O0009) (OCT 2021) (a) Definition. As used in this clause – United States or its outlying areas means— (1) The fifty States; (2) The District of Columbia; (3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands; (4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands; and (5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll. (b) Authority. This clause implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated September 9, 2021 (published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985). (c) Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all guidance, including guidance conveyed through Frequently Asked Questions, as amended during the performance of this contract, for contractor or subcontractor workplace locations published by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force Guidance) at https:/www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/. (d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts at any tier that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 on the date of subcontract award, and are for services, including construction, performed in whole or in part within the United States or its outlying areas. (End of clause) Amendment 01 – Dated October 26, 2021 GENERAL INFORMATION Change Offers due time zone From: Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) To: Pacific Standard Time (PST) DESCRIPTION Correct the IDIQ Period of Performance (POP). From: The IDIQ contract will be for a base period of eight (8) years with no option periods. To: The IDIQ contract Period of Performance (POP) will be for a total of eight (8) years. A Base Period of two (2) years plus three (3) option periods of two (2) years each. N62473-22-R-1401 ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING SERVICES INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR SURVEYING AND MAPPING AT VARIOUS NAVY AND MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS IN CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA, NEVADA, COLORADO, NEW MEXICO AND UTAH BUT MAY INCLUDE WORK WORLDWIDE. Description: THIS IS AN UNRESTRICTED FULL AND OPEN PROCUREMENT. ALL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR INTERESTED PARTIES TO SUBMIT A STANDARD FORM SF-330, ARCHITECT ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS IS CONTAINED HEREIN. THERE IS NO SEPARATE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) PACKAGE TO DOWNLOAD. This procurement will result in one Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for multi-discipline Architect-Engineer (A-E) services for Surveying and Mapping at various Navy and Marine Corps installations primarily in the Navy Region Southwest, but may be extended to additional Navy Region Areas of Responsibility. The preponderance of work is expected to be in Southern California. These services will be procured in accordance with 40 USC Chapter 11, Selection of Architects and Engineers, as implemented by FAR Subpart 36.6. The IDIQ contract Period of Performance (POP) will be for a total of eight (8) years. A Base Period of two (2) years plus three (3) option periods of two (2) years each. The total fee for the contract term shall not exceed $10,000,000. The guaranteed minimum for the contract term is $5,000. Firm-fixed price task orders will be negotiated for this contract. The minimum value of individual task orders executed under this contract is $5,000 and the maximum value is $1,500,000. There will be no dollar limit per year. Multiple task orders may be awarded with similar completion schedules and overlapping delivery dates. The estimated start date is June 2022. This proposed contract is being solicited on an UNRESTRICTED Full and Open basis. The Small Business size standard classification is North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code 541370, Surveying and Mapping (Except Geophysical) Services. The Government seeks the most highly qualified firm to perform the required services, based on the demonstrated competence and qualifications, in accordance with the selection criteria. The Offeror/Contractor must demonstrate adequate in-house staffing capable to self-perform at least 50 percent of the cost of the contract as required by FAR Clause 52.219014 (b)(1) Limitation on Subcontracting. The A-E services required include support in implementing action items and/or mitigation measures, including, but not limited to, the following: Cadastral Surveys to establish easements, rights-of-way, and property boundary lines (may include water boundaries) and preparation of legal descriptions Topographic Surveys for the preparation of topographic maps, planimetric maps with spot elevations as required by the Design Manager (DM), updated of existing base maps, obtaining position and coordination of surface utilities and other projects as required Geodetic Surveying and precise leveling Record of Surveys, showing as-built conditions, American Land Title Association (ALTA) Surveys, other Legal Plats and Drawings Title Studies for Cadastral Surveys Digital Mapping Products AutoCAD versions 2018 GIS Database/Mapping using ESRI products Hydrographic Surveys, mapping and computations: Special Studies, i.e. subsidence and erosion investigations/reports and other projects as required Civil Site Improvements drawings and specifications Aerial Surveys, Ortho-photography and photogrammetry Construction Surveys establishing the location, grade and elevation of buildings, towers, antennas, airfield facilities, drainage structures, utility lines, water and sewage treatment facilities, construction checks, and other related projects. Firms and personnel may be required to work within classified facilities and be exposed to classified information that will require additional security clearance. All contractors are advised that registration in the SAM Database is required prior to award of a contract. Failure to register in the SAM Database may render your firm ineligible for award. For more information, check the SAM Web site: https://sam.gov. The Special Contracts Requirement section of the contract will contain the following contract language addressing organizational conflicts of interest: “Review of FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest is encouraged. The intent is to identify and evaluate potential conflicts of interest prior to contract award. Generally, if the Contractor/affiliates/subcontractors under this contract prepares or assists in preparing a statement of work, specifications and plans; the Contractor and its affiliates and any subcontractors/subconsultants may be ineligible to bid or participate, in any capacity, in any contractual effort which is based on such statement of work or specifications and plans as a prime contractor, subcontractor, consultant or in any similar capacity. In addition, the Contractor and its affiliates and/or subcontractors under this contract are ineligible to bid or participate, in any capacity, in any contractual effort which is based upon a statement of work, specifications and plans which the Contractor and its affiliates and/or subcontractors previously prepared or assisted in preparing.” The prime firm for this contract will be required to perform throughout the contract term. Interviews may be scheduled with firms slated as the most highly qualified. Firms slated for interviews may be asked to clarify information contained in the SF330 submittal. Elaborate presentations are not desired. SELECTION CRITERIA AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Firms responding to this synopsis will be evaluated to determine the most highly qualified firms to perform the required services in accordance with the published selection criteria. Failure to comply with instructions, or provide complete information may affect the firm’s evaluation or disqualify the firm from further consideration. Criteria 1 and 2 are considered most important and of equal importance to each other; Criteria 3, 4, and 5 are of lesser importance and listed in descending order of importance; and Criterion 6 is of lesser importance and will be used as a tiebreaker among firms considered to be technically equal. Evaluation of past performance and experience may include information provided by the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, and publicly available sources. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact, or valid phone numbers may result in a firm being considered less favorably in the evaluation. Specific selection criteria include: Professional Qualifications Specialized Experience & Technical Competence Past Performance Quality Control Program Management, Capacity, and Location. 6. Volume of Work Criterion 1 Professional Qualifications (SF330, Part 1, Sections E and G): The evaluation will consider the professional qualifications of proposed key personnel (see definition) in providing relevant primary and secondary A-E services for project types identified for this contract. Include the geographic office location of the individual on the resume. The designated Program Manager shall be a professionally registered Land Surveyor and be an employee of the prime A-E firm. The prime A-E Firm shall have a minimum of one (1) professionally registered Land Surveyor on staff, in addition to the Project Lead. In addition, the Offeror’s team (see definition) shall include a minimum of one (1) professionally registered Civil Engineer. Key personnel demonstrating experience with projects located in California may be considered more favorably in the evaluation. Submission Requirements: SF330, Part 1, Sections E. Provide resumes of proposed key personnel who will specifically perform the relevant primary A-E services for the relevant project types proposed under this contract. Non-relevant information will not be considered. Key personnel resumes shall include but not be limited to, individuals who will perform the functions of Program Manager, Land Surveyor, and Civil Engineer. Key personnel resumes from the prime A-E firm shall include, at least one (1) professionally registered Land Surveyors and one (1) registered professional Civil Engineer, both on the staff of the Prime A-E. See definitions at the end of this notice for professional registration and experience requirements. Resumes of these individuals shall demonstrate their depth of experience in their respective roles. Each resume shall include a maximum of five (5) specific relevant projects and should indicate: professional registration, certification, licensure and/or accreditation in appropriate disciplines; cite recent (within the past five (5) years immediately preceding the date of issuance of this notice) and complete projects (see definition) - that exhibit specific experience in work relevant to the Primary A-E services required under this contract; and indicate proposed role and responsibility in this contract. Submit only project experience where the key personnel performed a significant role. Provide the month and year of completion of the professional services for each project. Submit a brief description of the project within SF330, Section E, Block 19. For each project describe: 1) Scope and cost; 2) Role and responsibilities of the key personnel; and 3) A-E services performed that are relevant to the primary and secondary services required by this contract. Identifying only the individual’s job title will not provide sufficient information to determine their specific experience as it relates to services to be performed under this contract. Projects not meeting these requirements will not be considered. Indicate participation of key personnel in example projects in the SF-330, Part I, Section G. Certificate copies will not be counted in the 30-page limitation. For each key personnel, indicate highest level of education achieved, number of years engaged in the discipline, and professional registration discipline, state, and number. Submit a copy of the applicable current professional registration/accreditation certificate (personnel with registration in multiple states need only submit a copy from one state). Certificate copies will not be counted in the 30-page limit. For submittal purposes, a task order on an IDIQ contract is considered a project (see definitions), as is a standalone contract award. Do not list an IDIQ contract as an example of a completed project. Instead, list relevant completed task orders or stand-alone contract awards. Examples of project work submitted that do not conform to this requirement will not be evaluated. Criterion 2 Specialized Experience & Technical Competence (SF-330, Part I, Section F): Firms will be evaluated on specialized experience and technical competence in performance of services similar to those anticipated under this contract relative to the Primary A-E services for the project types identified for this contract. Relevant projects completed in California may be considered more favorably in the evaluation process. Submission Requirements: Provide a maximum of ten (10) completed projects (see definitions) within the past five (5) years immediately preceding the date of issuance of this notice that best demonstrate specialized experience of the proposed team in performing the Primary A-E services for project types identified for this contract. Sufficient information to determine the date of completion of the project must be included in the project description or the project will not be considered. If more than the maximum number of projects are submitted, the Government will only evaluate projects up to the maximum number authorized in the order submitted. Provide the month and year of completion of the professional services for each project. Projects shall have been performed by the offices identified in SF330, Part 1, Section C. Projects not meeting these requirements will not be considered. To enable verification, firms should include the DUNS number along with each firm name in the SF330 Part I, Section F, Block 25. If the project is a Department of Defense/Government contract, include the complete contract number, including the task order number if applicable. In SF330, Part 1, Section F, Block 24, submit a description of the project, including: 1) Type of project and its relevance to the scope of this contract; 2) Specific relevant A-E services performed by the firm; 3) A-E fees. Firms with multiple offices shall indicate which office/branch performed the A-E services. Additionally, at least one (1) project shall demonstrate relevant experience with projects having professional fees of $150,000 or greater. Note: A single project may satisfy more than one of the above minimum requirements. If the proposed team is a joint venture (JV), submit information for relevant projects completed by the JV entity. If the JV does not have shared experience, projects may be submitted for each of the JV partners. In any case, do not exceed the ten (10) project limitation. In cases where the submitted project was performed by a JV, but all JV partners for that project are not on the team identified in Part I, Section C, specifically describe the relevant work performed by the JV partner(s) proposed for this contract. In all cases, clearly describe the specific relevant work self-performed by the proposing firm and the firm’s roles and responsibilities on the project; do not include work that is not attributable to the proposing firm. If the project description does not clearly delineate the work performed by the entity/entities teaming on this contract, the project may not be considered. SF330, Part 1, Section G, Key Personnel Participation in Example Projects: Submit in accordance with the SF330 Instructions. From the total projects listed in Section F, provide a maximum of ten (10) projects. SF330, Part 1, Section H, Additional Information requested by Agency. Address remaining Criteria 3 through 8; additional sheets may be used (up to the 30 page limitation for Part 1) if required. See submission requirements. Clearly identify the Criterion number and title. Criterion 3 Past Performance (SF330, Part I, Section H): Firms will be evaluated on past performance with Government agencies and private industry in terms of work quality, compliance with schedules, cost control, and management. Evaluating past performance and experience will include information provided in Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) or CPARS/ACASS for Criterion 2 projects and may include customer inquiries, Government databases, and other information available to the Government including contact with points of contact in other criteria. Note: Past performance information for projects listed under Criterion 2 may be given greater weight. Submission Requirements: Submit an A-E Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS), or a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) evaluation for each project submitted under Criterion 2. If a CPARS is not available, ensure a client point of contact and contact information is provided. Completed PPQs should be submitted with SF-330. If firms are unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before the response date set forth in this notice, firms should complete and submit with their responses the first page of the PPQ (Attachment (A), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). PPQ evaluations that are completed by a team member identified in Part I, Section C of the SF-330 are considered interested parties to this solicitation and will not be evaluated. Firms may submit a PPQ previously submitted under a different Notice/RFP (copies must be legible) as long as it is on the same form as posted with this Synopsis. Firms should follow up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If requested by the client, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government's point of contact, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest, Attn: Sheila Nix via email at sheila.nix1@navy.mil prior to the response date. Firms shall not incorporate by reference into their response PPQs or CPARS previously submitted in response to other A/E services procurements. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. Firms may provide any information on problems encountered and the corrective actions taken on projects submitted under Criterion 2. Firms may also address any adverse past performance issues. Information shall not exceed two double-sided pages (or four single-sided pages) in total. Awards, letters of commendation, certificates of appreciation, etc. shall not be submitted and will not be considered in the evaluation. Criterion 4 Quality Control Program (SF330, Part I, Section H): Firms will be evaluated on the strength of the quality control program proposed by the firm to ensure quality products and services under this contract, along with the means of ensuring quality services from their consultants/subcontractors. Submission Requirement: Describe the quality control program that will be utilized for all deliverables of this contract and the management approach for quality control processes and procedures. Address Key Descriptions below: 1. Explain the quality control program including an example of how the plan has worked for one of the projects submitted under Criterion 2 or how the plan will work if it has not been used previously. 2. Provide a quality control process chart showing the inter-relationship of the management and team components. 3. Describe specific quality control processes and procedures proposed for this contract to ensure technical accuracy of technical accuracy, effective coordination, and consistency of the A-E’s work product across the team (including subcontractors). 4. Describe how the firm’s quality control program extends to management of subcontractors. 5. For offerors who are joint ventures and/or teams with offices in a variety of locations, describe how the QC effort will be implemented across the various team offices. Identify the office from which the QC program will be managed/coordinated and the plan/methods to ensure effective QC and communication between offices. Criterion 5 Program Management and Capacity and Location (SF330, Part I, Section D & H): Firms will be evaluated on the firm’s ability to plan for and manage work under the contract, the capacity to accomplish the work in the required time, and on the locations of their office(s) that will be performing the work under this contract and demonstrated knowledge of the primary geographic areas in which projects could be located. Submission Requirements: Address Key Descriptions listed below in the following order: Provide an organizational chart for the team in the SF-330, Part I, Section D and discuss the program management plan for this contract and personnel roles in the organization. Identify on the submitted organization chart the relationships and lines of authority of the proposed team members, including key subcontractors. Note: All individuals listed on the organization chart are not required to have a resume in Section E, such as administrative or lower level engineering positions. Describe the ability of the firm to manage, coordinate and work effectively with team members, both internal staff and subcontractors. Discuss the history of working relationships with team members, including joint venture partners where applicable. Describe the firm’s present workload and the availability of the project team (key personnel and subcontractors) for the specified contract performance period. Describe the ability of the firm to accomplish multiple large task orders simultaneously and strategies to meet surges in unexpected workload demand. Describe the ability of the firm to provide qualified backup staffing for key personnel to ensure continuity of services. General statements of availability/capacity may be considered less favorably. Provide the location of the office(s) that will be performing the work, including main offices, branch offices, and offices of team members. Evaluation of firms will include consideration of the location of their offices and key personnel within the primary geographic area of the anticipated projects, primarily NAVFAC SW AOR. Provide a narrative describing the team’s knowledge of the primary geographic areas in which projects could be located and the team’s availability and ability to ensure timely response to requests for onsite support at Government installations throughout the NAVFAC SW AOR. Firms with a main office outside Southern California shall address how they would effectively communicate, collaborate, and share data with clients and subcontractors. Firms with a main office in Southern California may be considered more favorably in the evaluation. Criterion 6 Volume of Work (SF330, Part 1, Section H) Firms will be evaluated in accordance with DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance and Information (PGI) 236.602-1, from data extracted from the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). In the case of a joint venture (JV), data will be extracted for the JV and for each JV partner. Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DOD within the past twelve months with the objective of effecting an equitable distribution of contracts among qualified A&E firms including small, disadvantaged business firms, and firms that have not had prior DOD A&E contracts. Submission Requirements: Firms do not submit data for this factor. SF-330 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Architect-Engineer firms desiring to be considered for this contract must submit a completed SF-330 package. The SF-330 shall be typed, one sided, at least 11 point Times New Roman or larger. Part I shall not exceed thirty (30) single-sided 8.5 by 11 inch pages (the page limit does not include Organizational Chart, certificates, PPQs, licenses, or the draft subcontracting plan, as required by the Small Business Subcontracting criterion. Nor does the page limit include cover sheets, dividers, or other requested documentation (e.g., joint venture agreement, proof of AE firm registration) provided these do not contain any substantive information submitted in response to the synopsis or intended to demonstrate the qualifications of the firm). Part I pages shall be numbered sequentially. The organizational chart may be one page single sided 11 by 17 foldout, using 11 point font or larger (font limitations do not apply to graphics, captions or tables). Please include your DUNS and CAGE numbers in Block 30 of the SF-330. In accordance with the FAR 36.601-4(b) contracts for architect-engineer services may only be awarded to firms permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering. Firms must submit proof that they are permitted by law as required by FAR 36.601-4(b). If a firm is in a jurisdiction that requires AE firm registration, the firm must provide proof of registration. If a firm is in a jurisdiction that does not require AE firm registration, the firm must provide proof eligibility to practice (e.g., a summary explaining eligibility under the laws of that jurisdiction). This documentation is not counted as part of the 30-page limitation. Failure to submit the required proof could result in a firm’s elimination from consideration. Firms who are offering as a joint venture should include with their submission a copy of the joint venture agreement. Failure to include the joint venture agreement may result in the firm’s elimination from further evaluation. Architect-engineer firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are instructed to submit an electronic response. Responses are due no later than, 2:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time on Monday, November 8, 2021. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Responses shall be submitted electronically using the Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) service at https://safe.apps.mil, via the “Drop-off” feature. DoD SAFE is the only electronic commerce method authorized for the submission of responses. Submissions outside of DoD SAFE will not be considered. Instructions for submission of responses using the DoD SAFE “Drop-off” feature are provided below: 1. There are no user accounts for DoD SAFE. In order to submit a response, firms shall submit their point of contact (POC) name and email address via email to the following Contract Specialists identified below to obtain a “Request Code” for DoD SAFE “Dro...