This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for system functional support services for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy. The contractor will provide support for various SAP systems including SAP S/4 HANA, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), SAP Oil & Gas, Bulk Fuel Management (BFM), and Procurement for Public Sector (PPS). Key tasks include project plan development, strategic project support, and subject matter expertise. The contractor will be responsible for developing project plans, providing technical expertise, supporting audit readiness, and assisting with data reconciliation. Transition planning is also a requirement. The contract is unrestricted and will be evaluated on a competitive best value basis using tradeoff procedures. Security requirements include IT II security clearance or NACLC, and potentially Secret clearance for critical sensitive privileged access. The contractor must adhere to cybersecurity protocols, including the use of approved software and handling of sensitive information. Common Access Card (CAC) procedures and Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program requirements are detailed. Deliverables include project plans, status reports, and transition plans. The place of performance is primarily at the contractor's location, with periodic support at DLA headquarters and other locations in the Washington, D. C. metropolitan area. The period of performance is a 12-month base period with option periods. Invoicing and payment are monthly, based on performance standards. The contractor must submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and is expected to minimize employee turnover. Key personnel must have demonstrated capabilities and expertise in SAP HANA Oil & Gas, public and private sector solutions, and SAP data modules. Specific labor categories and minimum requirements are outlined.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a general delivery deadline for the services. However, specific deliverables have due dates, such as the initial overarching project plan due within 4 weeks of task order award, and monthly updates due by the 5th working day of each month. A transition plan is due 60 calendar days prior to the end of the contract base or option period.
The bid notice states that the contractor shall submit a monthly invoice for 100% of the monthly amount for each PWS task. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will certify the amounts authorized for payment based on performance measures. Payments are determined by performance ratings: satisfactory (100% payment), fair (90% payment), marginal (80% payment), and unsatisfactory (payment withheld pending resolution). Disincentives are applied for fair, marginal, and unsatisfactory ratings.
The bid notice states that this task order is to be evaluated in accordance with tradeoff source selection procedures. Award of this task order shall be made on a competitive best value basis, using tradeoff procedures between non-price and price. The non-price factor is considered significantly more important than price.
Key personnel must have demonstrated capabilities and expertise in SAP HANA Oil & Gas, public and private sector solutions, and SAP data modules. Specific experience requirements are listed for Program Manager, Business Process Reengineering Specialist, ERP Architectural Specialist, Software Architect, Supply Chain Systems Process Integration Specialist, and Data Visualization Specialist. All contract employees performing IA functions must meet requirements in accordance with DODDLA guidance and be certified in operating systems on any system where system administration duties are performed.
The bid notice mentions that failure to return badges will hold up contractors final payment. It also states that failure to safeguard, follow CAC procedures, or turn in CACs within the established timeframes may result in immediate work stoppage, disapproval of invoices and delay of payment, withholding of final payment, and documentation of CAC noncompliance in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).