II.  Plan of Action

A.  Market Research Results/Interested Sources.  Discuss results of market research, for example: determination of whether bundling is necessary or justified (FAR 7.107), of commerciality and industry -specific commercial terms/conditions identified during market research. Market Research documentation may be attached to the acquisition plan to fulfill the requirements of this paragraph.

B.  Acquisition Approach.  Address the following:

1.  Solicitation method to be utilized (Simplified RFQ, RFP, Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, etc).

2.  Performance-based services acquisition principles as required by AFI 63-124.

3.  Basis of award (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), Performance Price Tradeoff (PPT) with or without evaluation factors or full trade off  source selection and identify evaluation factors to be included in a PPT or full trade off source selection and the importance of those factors).

4.  Contract type.

5.  Inclusion of options -- including optional quantities or option to purchase additional requirements.

6.  Proposed price schedule and basis for evaluation of price. (Include the Note that when evaluating CLINs for additional quantities or requirements in construction, evaluation will not always be based on the sum of all CLINs and instead must follow an evaluation structure patterned after DFARS 252.236-7007).

7.  Whether or not foreign contractors will be permitted to participate at the prime contractor level.

C.  Competition.  Discuss extent of competition in past solicitations, market research results, consideration of small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a), service-disabled veteran-owned small business, and woman owned business.  Also explain how full and open competition will be obtained, promoted, and sustained throughout the course of the acquisition, the comparative benefits of awarding a new contract versus placing an order under an existing contract, or the J&A authority and rationale for it if full and open competition is not contemplated.  If using a non -traditional pricing arrangement (i.e., using coefficients in other than SABER), fully explain the rationale for the selection of the strategy and any anticipated impact on competition.

D.  Contracting Considerations or Incentives.  Provide a draft of any special clauses/ provisions/deviations required, provide a draft of any incentives to be used and discuss any other contracting considerations.

E.  Government-Furnished Property/Information.  Summarize extent and availability.

F.  Surveillance.  Describe the surveillance method that will be used to ensure receipt of acceptable contract performance for service contracts.

G.  Other Considerations.  Describe decentralized ordering procedures to include maintenance of a call register, security considerations, environmental considerations, safety, data rights, advisory and assistance services, conflict of interest, and any other items not addressed elsewhere in the plan.

H.  Milestones.  Include the following:  (add additional milestones that may apply and/or exclude those that do not apply to this particular acquisition).

1.  Acquisition plan approval

2.  Approval of J&A for other than full and open competition (if necessary)

3.  Issuance of synopsis

4.  Request Business Clearance (local review, JA review, HQ review/approval)

5.  Completion of solicitation review

6.  Issue solicitation

7.  Conduct pre-proposal conference

8.  Receipt of proposals

9.  Request audit and field pricing support (if necessary)

10.  Complete discussions if competitive acquisition

11.  Prepare PPNM if non -competitive acquisition

12.  Request Contract Clearance (local review, JA review, HQ review/approval)

13.  Receive Contract Clearance

14.  Request Final Proposal Revisions if competitive acquisition

15.  Begin negotiations if non -competitive acquisition

16.  Complete negotiations if non -competitive acquisition

17.  Complete FPNM if non -competitive acquisition

18.  Debriefing prepared

19.  Contract award

20.  Conduct debriefings

21.  Hold pre-performance conference

22.  Contract start date

23.  Contract completion date