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The intent of this announcement is to provide the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) Event Planning Operations Support (EPOS) requirement, Solicitation Number W900K... The intent of this announcement is to provide the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) Event Planning Operations Support (EPOS) requirement, Solicitation Number W900KK-20-R-0020. All solicitation documents associated with this procurement have been posted to this announcement except those considered Export Controlled / Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). To obtain the additional documents, as well as the documents listed in the Government Furnished Information (GFI) List, all Offerors shall complete a NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement posted to this announcement. All initials and signatures on the NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement must be hand-written: typed entries will be considered non-compliant and the document will not be processed. Offerors shall submit the completed NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement to the Points of Contract identified in this announcement with the solicitation number in the subject line. The email shall also include a copy of the Offeror’s current DD Form 2345 that has been approved by the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program (DLA JCP). The Government intends to distribute GFI electronically via DoD SAFE to the Data Custodian named in Block 3a on the Offeror’s current DD Form 2345 that has been approved by (DLA JCP). The GFI will be delivered to the e-mail address listed in Block 3d on the DD Form 2345. The Offeror’s Data Custodian may appoint one person as an Alternate Data Custodian. Only the Requesting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Authorized Technical Point of Contact (POC), or Alternate Requesting U.S. DoD Contractor Authorized POC named on the NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement may be appointed as an Alternate Data Custodian. A written notice of the appointment shall be provided by the Data Custodian via e-mail when the request for GFI is submitted with the NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement and DD Form 2345 attached. When an Alternate Data Custodian is identified by name an e-mail address and telephone number must be provided. The GFI will only be distributed to the designated alternate. The Government will only disseminate GFI to the Offeror. The Offeror is the prime contractor that intends to sign the Standard Form 33 in Block 17 and submit its proposal to the Government. The Offeror shall be responsible for managing the GFI in accordance with the NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement. The Offeror may obtain Government approval to release the GFI to subcontractors. To obtain approval, the Offeror must submit a copy of the subcontractors current DD Form 2345 that has been approved by DLA JCP. A request for approval to release GFI to subcontractors shall be submitted at the same time the Offeror submits their own NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement and DD Form 2345. The e-mail request to release GFI must include a complete list of subcontractors at all levels/tiers. The Offeror must flow down a copy of their approved NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement to each subcontractor that will receive GFI when distributing documents referenced in the agreement. Subcontractors at all levels shall comply with the terms and conditions in the NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement. The Offeror’s Data Custodian/Alternate Data Custodian shall be responsible for distributing GFI and a copy of the approved NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement to subcontractors. This solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 describes several Key Dates as follows: Solicitation Release Date: 21 February 2020 Requests for Technical Data Deadline: 25 February 2020 Solicitation Questions Submission Date: 2 March 2020, no later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern Pre-Proposal Conference Date: 6 March 2020 Proposal Amendment 13 March 2020 Proposal Submittal Date: 6 April 2020, no later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern Contract Award Date: 17 December 2020 Post Award Conference: 19 January 2021 Please take note the planned Pre-Proposal Conference schedule documented in the attached solicitation as noted above is hereby revised and will be incorporated into Solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 as an amendment. The Pre-Proposal Conference is now tentatively scheduled for 16 March – 17 March: information concerning the conference will be provided in an update to this announcement. Amendment 0001 dated 25 February 2020 The purpose of this Amendment 0001 is to: incorporate minor clerical/administrative corrections; revise Section F at F.3 Technical Data and Information; revise Section J and incorporate revised Attachment 25 NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement and Attachment 31 NCRC EPOS Compliance Matrix; revise Key Dates at L.1.4 in Section L; and, revise Critical Task 2: Enterprise Security at L.7.2.5.2 in Section L and M.7.3.2.2 in Section M. The Government will continue to accept NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreements from Offerors/Prime Contractors beyond the 25 February 2020 date stated at L.1.4. Amendment 0002 dated 27 February 2020 The purpose of this Amendment 0002 to solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 is to revise B.4 to describe the inclusion of CLINs 0008, 1007 and 2007 as representing requirements for data deliverables under Contract Data Requirements Lists. As a result, B.4 through B.6 are renumbered B.5 through B.7 respectively. At CLIN 0008, 1007 and 2007 the descriptions/expanded descriptions are revised to describe their representation as requirements for data deliverables. At CLINs 0009, 0010, 1008, 1009, 2008 and 2009 the expanded descriptions are revised to include ordering period. At L.1.4, L.1.9.4.2, L.1.9.4.4 and L.1.9.4.5 the date for submission of questions and comments is changed to 17 March 2020. At L.1.10 the description for requesting Performance Work Statements and Government Furnished Information is expanded for clarity to promote understanding: requests will be accepted after 25 February 2020. A copy of Amendment 0002 is attached to this announcement. In addition, a copy of solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 conformed at Amendment 0002 is attached as a courtesy. Prospective Offerors are reminded signed SF 33s must be submitted with proposals. All NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreements approved prior to 21 February 2020 are hereby revoked. Data Custodians must ensure ALL draft documents to include briefing slides and Comment Review Matrixes are not used for proposal preparation: please notify the Points of Contact listed for this announcement by e-mail when in accordance with the terms in the NCRC EPOD DA those documents are destroyed. Interested parties are reminded a NEW NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement must be approved for the Offeror (Prime Contractors) intending to submit a proposal in response to solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011. The Government will not approve NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreements for any subcontractor. Subcontractors at all Tiers should seek copies of the Performance Work Statements, Government Furnished Information and any other restricted document associated with this solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 through their Prime Contractor by providing a current copy of a DD Form 2345 that has been approved by Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program (DLA JCP). Where the Government grants approval for a Prime Contractor to distribute restricted documents to a subcontractor, the Prime Contractor shall flow down a copy of the approved NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement. Through their acceptance of the data, subcontractors agree to comply with all terms and conditions within the NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement. Amendment 0003 dated 12 March 2020 The purpose of Amendment 0003 to Solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 is to update the Procuring Contracting Officer's phone number and numerous dates associated with bidder's questions, upcoming solicitation amendments, the pre-proposal conference, and proposal delivery. These changes impact paragraphs L.1.4, L.1.6, L.1.9.1, L.1.9.4.2, L.1.9.4.4, L.1.9.4.5, L.1.17.1, L.1.17.3, L.1.17.4, L.3.7.2.3, L.5.15.3, L.7.7.2.3, and L.9.15.3. For convenience, the specific updates have been highlighted in yellow. A copy of Amendment 0003 is attached to this announcement. In addition, a copy of solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 conformed through Amendment 0003 is attached as a courtesy. Prospective Offerors are reminded signed SF 33s must be submitted with proposals. Amendment 0004 dated 20 March 2020 The purpose of Amendment 0004 to Solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 is to: 1) Update the Army Contracting Command - Orlando Points of Contact in various locations throughout the solicitaiton; 2) Provide additional clarification and instruction regarding the Solicitation Question Windows; 3) Correct an administrative error within Paragraph L.1.9.4.4 whereby L.1.16 was referenced vice the correct Paragraph, L.1.17; and, 4) Update the proposal due date in Section A to reflect the 13 April 2020 due date that was updated via Amendment 0003. A copy of Amendment 0004 and the updated conformed solicitaiton is attached to this announcement. In addition, the Government has also attached a "compare doc" that shows items changed in Amendment 0004 in "tracked changes" to help offerors quickly identify all changes implemented by Amendment 0004. Prospective Offerors are reminded signed SF 33s must be submitted with proposals. Amendment 0005 dated 24 March 2020 The purpose of Amendment 0005 to Solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 is to extend the proposal submission due date and other dates contained in Paragraph L.1.4 and other various locations throughout the solicitation. A copy of Amendment 0005 and the updated conformed solicitaiton is attached to this announcement. In addition, the Government has also attached a "compare doc" that shows items changed in Amendment 0005 in "tracked changes" to help offerors quickly identify all changes implemented by Amendment 0005. Prospective Offerors are reminded signed SF 30s must be submitted with proposals. Amendment 0006 dated 27 March 2020 The purpose of Amendment 0006 to Solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 is to provide responses to the Solicitation Question Window 1 questions, which are provided in a Comment Response Matrix (CRM) attached to this posting. The amendment contains numerous changes throughout the solicitation, and attachments. Please refer to Amendment 0006 and the updated attachments for more information. As there are updates to the access restricted Performance Work Statements (PWSs), the updated documents will be sent via DoD SAFE to all recipients that have already been approved to receive the original PWSs. If you believe you should have received these updated documents and have not received them by 28 Mar 2020, please send an email to both david.b.hector.civ@mail.mil and robert.d.baird10.civ@mail.mil. A copy of Amendment 0006 and the updated conformed solicitaiton is attached to this announcement. In addition, for the convenience of the offerors, the Government has also attached a "compare doc" that shows items changed in Amendment 0006 in "tracked changes" to help offerors quickly identify all changes implemented by Amendment 0006. The the extent practicable, the Government is also providing a "compare doc" for each updated attachment. Prospective Offerors are reminded signed SF 30s must be submitted with proposals. *** 30 March 2020 Update *** Solicitation Attachment 16 has been removed from this posting. The document will be updated and the Government will update this posting accordingly in the near future. Amendment 0007 dated 30 March 2020 The purpose of Amendment 0007 to Solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 is to provide an updated version of Attachment 16 - NCRC Sample Range Event Schedule. This updated version removes the improper export controlled markings that were on previous versions of this document. A copy of Amendment 0007 and the updated conformed solicitaiton is attached to this announcement. In addition, for the convenience of the offerors, the Government has also attached a "compare doc" that shows items changed in Amendment 0007 in "tracked changes" to help offerors quickly identify all changes implemented by Amendment 0007. Prospective Offerors are reminded signed SF 30s for all amendments must be submitted with proposals. Amendment 0008 dated 31 March 2020 The purpose of Amendment 0008 to Solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 is to provide A copy of Amendment 0008 and the updated conformed solicitaiton is attached to this announcement. In addition, for the convenience of the offerors, the Government has also attached a "compare doc" that shows items changed in Amendment 0008 in "tracked changes" to help offerors quickly identify all changes implemented by Amendment 0008. Prospective Offerors are reminded signed SF 30s for all amendments must be submitted with proposals. Amendment 0009 dated 10 April 2020 The purpose of Amendment 0009 to Solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 is to provide responses to the Solicitation Question Window 2 questions, which are provided in a Comment Response Matrix (CRM) attached to this posting. The amendment contains numerous changes throughout the solicitation, and attachments. Please refer to Amendment 0009 and the updated attachments for more information. As there are updates to the access restricted Performance Work Statements (PWSs); the updated documents will be sent via DoD SAFE to all recipients that have already been approved to receive prior versions of these PWSs (since RFP release). If you believe you should have received these updated documents and have not received them by 13 Apr 2020, please send an email to both david.b.hector.civ@mail.mil and robert.d.baird10.civ@mail.mil. A copy of Amendment 0009 and the updated conformed solicitation is attached to this announcement. In addition, for the convenience of the offerors, the Government has also attached a "compare doc" that shows items changed in Amendment 0009 in "tracked changes" to help offerors quickly identify all changes implemented by Amendment 0009. The the extent practicable, the Government is also providing a "compare doc" for each updated attachment. Prospective Offerors are reminded signed SF 30s must be submitted with proposals. As a final note, Offerors are reminded that examples of past performance and the corresponding past performance questionnaires must cite the specific Delivery/Task Order, if applicable. Amendment 0010 dated 16 April 2020 The purpose of Amendment 0010 to Solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 is to provide a change and several clarifications within the Cost/Price Volumes within Section L. Please note that the content updated with this amendment supersedes any contradictory responses provided in the two published Comment Response Matrices as well as the content from any previous amendment to this solicitation. A copy of Amendment 0010, updated Attachments 37 and 41, and the updated conformed solicitation is attached to this announcement. In addition, for the convenience of the offerors, the Government has also attached a "compare doc" that shows items changed in Amendment 0010 in "tracked changes" to help offerors quickly identify all changes implemented by Amendment 0010. Prospective Offerors are reminded signed SF 30s must be submitted with proposals. Amendment 0011 dated 17 April 2020 The purpose of Amendment 0011 to Solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 is to provide a change and several clarifications within Section B, the Cost/Price Volumes within Section L, and Attachments 37 and 41. Please note that the content updated with this amendment supersedes any contradictory responses provided in the two published Comment Response Matrices as well as the content from any previous amendment to this solicitation. A copy of Amendment 0011, updated Attachments 37 and 41, and the updated conformed solicitation is attached to this announcement. In addition, for the convenience of the offerors, the Government has also attached a "compare doc" that shows items changed in Amendment 0011 in "tracked changes" to help offerors quickly identify all changes implemented by Amendment 0011. Prospective Offerors are reminded signed SF 30s must be submitted with proposals. Amendment 0012 dated 22 April 2020 The purpose of Amendment 0012 to Solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 is to extend the proposal submission date from 27 April 2020 to 4 May 2020. A copy of Amendment 0012, and the updated conformed solicitation is attached to this announcement. In addition, for the convenience of the offerors, the Government has also attached a "compare doc" that shows items changed in Amendment 0012 in "tracked changes" to help offerors quickly identify all changes implemented by Amendment 0012. Prospective Offerors are reminded signed SF 30s must be submitted with proposals. Amendment 0013 dated 28 May 2020 The purpose of Amendment 0013 to Solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 is to update language in paragraphs M.2.1, M.2.2, M.8.1, and M.8.2. A copy of Amendment 0013, and the updated conformed solicitation is attached to this announcement. In addition, for the convenience of the offerors, the Government has also attached a "compare doc" that shows items changed in Amendment 0013 in "tracked changes" to help offerors quickly identify all changes implemented by Amendment 0013. Prospective Offerors are NOT required to return the signed SF 30 for this amendment as the proposal submission due date has passed. Amendment 0014 dated 5 Feb 2021 The purpose of Amendment 0014 to Solicitation W900KK-20-R-0011 is to update language in paragraphs M.2.3 and M.8.3. Due to technical issues witin Beta.Sam, this amendment was executed on 4 Jan 2021 and was emailed directly to the offerors who had submitted proposals in response to this solicitation. The Government has been troubleshooting the issue and this posting is reflective of the same update that was sent directly via email on 4 Jan 2021. A copy of Amendment 0014, and the updated conformed solicitation is attached to this announcement. In addition, for the convenience of the offerors, the Government has also attached a "compare doc" that shows items changed in Amendment 0014 in "tracked changes" to help offerors quickly identify all changes implemented by Amendment 0014. Prospective Offerors are NOT required to return the signed SF 30 for this amendment as the proposal submission due date has passed. Additional 5 Feb 2021 Update to Beta.Sam Posting When updating this solicitation to include Amendment 0014 on 5 Feb 2021, the PSC code and proposal due date were inadvertently changed. The purpose of this update to this Beta.Sam solicitation page is to change the PSC code back to D302, and change the proposal due date back to 4 May 2020. The Government has not changed the PSC code for this effort, nor are proposals still being accepted.

Inactive Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

SPECIAL NOTICE: 16 JANUARY 2020 SUMMARY: This Special Notice is intended to supplement previous notices posted to this announcement W900KK-20-R-0011 for NCRC EPOS requirement. Its purpose is to post t... SPECIAL NOTICE: 16 JANUARY 2020 SUMMARY: This Special Notice is intended to supplement previous notices posted to this announcement W900KK-20-R-0011 for NCRC EPOS requirement. Its purpose is to post the Government’s responses to questions/comments received from Industry. The document itself entitled NCRC_EPOS_Combined_20200116 is a restricted release. To obtain a copy of the document a reason it is needed must be submitted by the Data Custodian named on a DD Form 2345 via beta.SAM.gov. However, documents will be released to another person if the designated Data Custodian provides US Army Contracting Command – Orlando (ACC-ORL) a name and point of contact information for an Alternate Data Custodian. A DD Form 2345 can be obtained through coordination with the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program. REMINDER: It can take days/weeks to obtain a DD Form 2345. Please review your DD Form 2345 to ensure that it is not nearing expiration. Coordinate with DLA JCP early to obtain an extension using the instructions on the DLA JCP website. Hopefully the advanced planning will help avoid issues when the NCRC EPOS solicitation is posted in the future. After US Army Contracting Command – Orlando (ACC-ORL) is provided a current/approved copy of the DD Form 2345 an approved NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement (DA) must be completed and approved. Interested respondents can request a NCRC EPOS DA from ACC-ORL. Respondents that already have a DD Form 2345 that is current/not expired and NCRC EPOS DA on file need not resubmit to ACC-ORL. Simply logon to beta.SAM.gov and submit a request for the document. As always, stay tuned for future announcements. DISCLAIMER: - Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not reimburse any contractor for any information or administrative costs incurred in the response to this notice: all costs associated with responding to this notification will be borne solely by the interested party. - Not responding to this notification does not preclude participation in any future RFP or other solicitation, if any is issued. - The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. - This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products and/or services. - There is no formal solicitation available at this time. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. - No award will be made as a result of this Special Notice. SPECIAL NOTICE: 7 NOVEMBER 2019 SUMMARY: This Special Notice is intended to supplement the Special Notice posted on 1 November 2019 in order to provide additional documents. The additional documents are loaded to this announcement in locked packages. To retrieve/download the documents an approved DD Form 2345 and NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement must be on file with the Contract Specialist named in this announcement. Documents will be released to the Data Custodian named on the DD Form 2345. The Data Custodian must have an FBO.gov/beta.SAM.gov account and the contractors MPIN to access the documents. Exceptions are the NCRC EPOS Interested Party List and a blank Comment/Recommendation Matrix (CRM). Those two document are accessible publically and explicit access is not required to download either document. The CRM may be used to submit questions, comments, recommendations in response to this posting, as well as the 1 November 2019 posting, and as a follow up to previous postings under announcements W900KK-19-R-0011/W900KK-20-R-0011, or resulting from Industry Days/One-on-One Meetings. Submission is requested no later than 15 November 2019. NCRC EPOS DOCUMENT DISEMINATION PROCESS: In accordance with DODI 5230.24, Export-controlled items marked Distribution Statement C shall not be disseminated outside the U.S. Government or to U.S. DoD Contractors without first verifying the recipient's eligibility and authority to receive export-controlled information by ensuring they have a current, valid DD Form 2345. Therefore, U.S. DoD Contractors that would like to receive a copy of the NCRC EPOS draft documents shall submit a current certified DD Form 2345 to Mr. Robert D. Baird, Contract Specialist, via email at robert.d.baird10.civ@mail.mil. The Contract Specialist will provide U.S. DoD Contractors with a NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement after verifying the validity of the DD Form 2345. Each U.S. DoD Contractors must return the completed Distribution Agreement to the Contract Specialist via email to complete the document eligibility and release process. A vetting process will be used by the Procuring Contracting Officer and the Project Manager's designated representative to review Distribution Agreement submissions and authorize release of the NCRC EPOS draft documents. The U.S. Government reserves the right to withhold distribution of the Export Controlled documents to any respondent to this notice that is not eligible to receive unclassified technical data that is under the control of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). U.S. DoD Contractors authorized to receive the NCRC EPOS documents marked Distribution Statement C will be provided a signed copy of the approved NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement via e-mail from the Contract Specialist. The Contract Specialist will select the Data Custodian named on the U.S. DoD Contractor's DD Form 2345 as an authorized vendor. The U.S. DoD Contractors authorized Data Custodian must logon to their FBO.gov/beta.SAM.gov account to download the documents marked Distribution Statement C that are posted in locked packages. U.S. DoD Contractors may not redistribute documents marked Distribution Statement C without first providing the Contract Specialist the intended recipient's current DD Form 2345 that has been approved by DLA JCP. Written concurrence must be received from the U.S. Government prior to redistribution and a copy of the approved NCRC EPOS Distribution Agreement must flow down/accompany the NCRC EPOS documents when distributed by one contractor to another contractor at any tier/level. The unauthorized release of Export Controlled technical data is a serious matter and U.S. DoD Contractor Data Custodians must exercise management controls for the dissemination and storage of documents marked Distribution Statement C at all levels. When in doubt contact the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer for guidance. FUTURE RELEASES OF NCRC EPOS DOCUMENTS: Updated versions of NCRC EPOS documents that have been posted and additional documents may become available at a later date. For example, the U.S. Government anticipates release of additional documents on 12 November 2019. INDUSTRY FEEDBACK: In partnership with TRMC, ACC-ORL and PEO STRI/PM CT2 continue to seek pre-solicitation feedback from responsible and eligible U.S. DoD Contractors interested in the NCRC EPOS business opportunity. All responsible sources may submit questions/comments: a comment review matrix (CRM) spreadsheet will be provided with the NCRC EPOS draft documents. For continuity sake, please use the CRM to document questions/concerns. Material samples will not be accepted. Information papers will not be accepted. Any document that is submitted and not accepted will be returned to the U.S. DoD Contractor. It is imperative that business concerns responding to this notice articulate their feedback clearly and adequately. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary information in any resultant RFP. When submitting a completed CRM, it must be password protected and routed to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer identified in this announcement W900KK-20-R-0011 via e-mail. Send the password in an e-mail separate from the CRM. NOTE: When a CRM contains extracts, or makes reference to Export Controlled Technical Data it may not be transmitted via e-mail. Use DOD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/). Non-DoD Personal Identity Verification (PIV) certificates or External Certificate Authority (ECA) are not currently supported. Users should select their SIGNATURE certificate issued through the DoD email Certificate Authority (CA) or select the AUTHENTICATION PIV certificate issued by the DOD Identifier (ID) Certificate Authority (CA) in order to connect. Contact the Contract Specialist via e-mail for alternate submission instructions before the deadline if DOD SAFE connectivity is not possible. All responses to this notice received prior to 3:30 pm Eastern on 15 November 2019 will be reviewed. The U.S. Government is not obligated to respond to questions/comments, or other respondent information, with feedback and/or evaluation information regarding the respondent's individual statements. FBO MOVE TO BETA.SAM.GOV Starting on 8 November 2019 FBO is transitioning to beta.SAM.gov. The Government anticipates completion of a seamless transition by 12 November 2019. SAVE THE DATE: The next release of NCRC EPOS documents is slated for 12 November 2019. Additional information concerning the transition is available beta.SAM.gov and the transition is available at FBO.gov. At a minimum, it is recommended vendors download and review the Contractor Quick Start Guide to prevent gaps in functionality. SPECIAL NOTICE: 15 NOVEMBER 2019 SUMMARY: This Special Notice is intended to supplement the Special Notice posted on 1 November 2019 and 7 November 2019. Its purpose is to post additional draft documents and facilitate Industry feedback prior to release of the NCRC EPOS solicitation. When documents posted on 1 November the Government requested Industry to submit comments, recommendation and questions about those specific documents on later than 15 November 2019. A CRM spreadsheet was provided along with submission instructions. It would be very much appreciated if we can hold to the schedule for submissions as requested. When documents posted on 7 November the Government requested Industry to submit comments, recommendation and questions about those specific documents on later than 15 November 2019. However, the transition from FBO.gov to beta.SAM.gov has been challenging. You are welcome to submit responses to the documents posted on 7 November no later than 22 November 2019. The documents posted today, on 15 November 2019, include additional draft documents. Submission of your comments, recommendation and questions in response to this 15 November posting is requested no later than 22 November 2019. Please take notice. The Government’s NCRC EPOS Team members will no longer be available to arrange meeting and conference calls with contractors that are interested in this NCRC EPOS requirement. That include site personnel such as Test Directors. You are welcome to submit site specific questions via the CRM no later than 22 November 2019. Your questions and answers will be posted to beta.SAM.gov Thank you for your patience during the transition to beta.SAM.gov. As always, stay tuned for future announcements. DISCLAIMER: - Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not reimburse any contractor for any information or administrative costs incurred in the response to this notice: all costs associated with responding to this notification will be borne solely by the interested party. - Not responding to this notification does not preclude participation in any future RFP or other solicitation, if any is issued. - The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. - This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products and/or services. - There is no formal solicitation available at this time. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. - No award will be made as a result of this Special Notice. SPECIAL NOTICE: 2 DECEMBER 2019 SUMMARY: This Special Notice is intended to provide a schedule update for the National Cyber Range Complex Event Planning, Operations and Support (NCRC EPOS) procurement. The NCRC EPOS solicitation will not be released in December 2019. An update to the NCRC EPOS procurement schedule will be announced at US Army Contracting Command - Orlando's Industry Procurement Acquisition Lead Time (PALT) Update Session scheduled on 14 January 2020. See announcement W900KKACCORLANDOPALT2020 for additional information concerning the Industry Procurement Acquisition Lead Time (PALT) Update Session Schedule for CY 2020.