Attachment 8_Section L.pdf

SECTION L - INSTRUCTION, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

Note 1: For pricing purposes, the anticipated ordering period start date of this contract is 07 November 2025.

Note 2: This requirement is solicited as unrestricted.

Note 3: The Product Service Cost (PSC) for this requirement is 1356, “Torpedos and Components, Explosive.”

Note 4: This requirement is a follow-on to N0017819D8470/N6660420F3003 with Science Applications International Corporation.

Note 5: The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, RI (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award an Indefinite- Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to provide hardware and services as described in the Section C Statement of Work (SOW). The resultant contract will contain provisions for both Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery orders and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) delivery and/or task orders. The Contract shall have an ordering period from date of contract award through sixty (60) months after date of award.

Note 6: Guaranteed Contract Minimum: The Government’s minimum obligation under the contract will be satisfied by an initial $100,000 under CLIN 0001.

Note 7: Small Business Subcontracting Plan. The Offeror’s attention is directed to Section L text L-219-H001 ‘Submission of Small Business Subcontracting Plan.’ As prescribed in FAR 19.7, the Offeror shall submit a subcontracting plan, and an acceptable plan will be incorporated into and made a material part of the contract. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan does not apply to small business concerns. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan is separate from the Small Business Participation Pass/Fail. All Offerors, including small businesses, must address the Small Business Participation Pass/Fail.

Note 8: Offeror shall comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal. Proposals shall be clear and unambiguous. Proposals that do not comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal may render the Offeror ineligible for award. The Government reserves the right to reject any proposal that does not comply with these proposal submission instructions.

Note 9: All requests for Applicable Documents shall be via e-mail, no later than ten (10) calendar days after the solicitation is issued to allow the Government adequate time to provide the documents. Only requests transmitted electronically will receive a response. Requests received after this date may be honored but may not be received by the offeror prior to receipt of proposals. Failure to request these documents by the stated date will not be justification for extension of the proposal receipt date. Companies requesting to view Applicable Documents, which include CUI Specific Controlled Information, must be registered according to the DoD Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access the applicable documents. See the following website for further information: https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations /Services/JCP/.

To request applicable documents, please contact the POCs and follow the instructions as specified below:

Carrie Rochelle, Contracting Officer, carrie.r.rochelle.civ@us.navy.mil Erin Montanari, Contract Specialist, erin.l.montanari.civ@us.navy.mil

Please include your vendor CAGE Code and the certified DD2345 when sending the POC a request to view the documents. Your currently active vendor CAGE Code must be listed on the certified DD2345.

NOTE: The name and email of the individual requesting the documents must match those listed as the JCP data custodian on the certified DD2345.

The POC will send the Applicable Documents via DoD SAFE. The Company POC will receive an email containing instructions on how to retrieve the Applicable Documents.

Note 10: Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals via email by the time specified in the solicitation. Any proposal not submitted via email by the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered. The solicitation will close at the exact date and time specified in the solicitation, and Offerors will be unable to submit its proposal after that time. Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice to the cognizant Contracting Officer for the solicitation provided such notice is received prior to contract award.

1.1 General Information

All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual, must be submitted via email to Carrie Rochelle, Contracting Officer, at carrie.r.rochelle.civ@us.navy.mil and Erin Montanari, Contract Specialist, at erin.l.montanari.civ@us.navy.mil. No direct discussion between the technical representative and prospective offeror will be conducted. All questions shall be constructed in an unclassified manner. The deadline for receipt of questions is twenty (20) calendar days after issuance of the solicitation to allow the Government adequate time to prepare and issue responses to all Offerors prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals. Although every effort will be made, the Government makes no guarantee that questions received after the deadline will be answered prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals. Failure to submit questions by the stated deadline will not be justification for extension of the proposal receipt date. Only questions transmitted electronically via email will receive a response. Responses will be posted to the SAM web page at https://www.SAM.gov.

Information provided with each question should include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification.

1.2 Submission Requirements

Each Offeror shall submit its entire proposal electronically. The Government will evaluate each Offeror's understanding of the Government's requirements and ability to perform the work on the basis of its proposal, and each Offeror’s past performance to assess the Offeror’s probability of successfully performing the requirements.

Offerors shall provide information and documentation in detail to clearly identify its overall qualifications.

Proposals shall be submitted electronically via email to Carrie Rochelle, Contracting Officer, at carrie.r.rochelle.civ@us.navy.mil and Erin Montanari, Contract Specialist, at erin.l.montanari.civ@us.navy.mil. The Offeror shall comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposals; proposals that do not comply may be considered unacceptable and may render the Offeror ineligible for award.

Proposals shall be marked with ‘CUI Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104’ at the top and bottom of each page submitted. The first page of each document submitted shall contain the below 5-line Designation Indicator with “XXXX” replaced with the Offeror’s entity name.

Controlled By: Vendor XXXX.

Controlled By: Vendor XXXX.

CUI Category: PROPIN, PROCURE, SSEL Limited Dissemination Control: DL ONLY, Distribution to C02 FED, 00L FED, SSEB Team FED, and Vendor XXXX.

POC: Vendor XXXX.

Note that the above duplication of “Controlled By” lines is intentional.

1.3 Proposal Format

In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the time for proposal evaluation, all Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the format and content specified below. The requirements below apply equally to subcontractors.

Proposals that do not meet the below requirements may be deemed unresponsive and may not be eligible for award. The electronic proposal shall be prepared so that if printed, the proposal meets the following format requirements:

English

8.5 x 11-inch paper Single-spaced typed lines 1-inch margins

Font text shall be 12-point Times New Roman, except for:

o Graphs, graphics, tables, or charts used to supplement the proposal text shall use Times New Roman that is no smaller than 9-point font size.

o Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheets shall use Times New Roman that is no smaller than 9-point font size. These Excel spreadsheets shall be formatted for printing in landscape orientation such that all row and column headings appear on each printed page. All spreadsheets shall include calculations in the cells showing all formulas. Do not enter hard data where formulas were used to calculate the entered value.

No hyperlinks Proposals shall be in English and in U.S. dollars.

Proposals shall be Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 2010 and newer versions or Adobe Acrobat

(PDF) compatible. PDF files shall be searchable when reviewed electronically.

(a) Cover Page and Table of Contents

Offeror shall include a cover page and table of contents for each proposal volume. The cover page shall identify the solicitation number, proposal volume and title, and the Offeror’s name. The cover page and table of contents will not count against page limitations.

(b) Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Offer shall include a glossary of abbreviations and acronyms for each proposal volume that provides corresponding definitions. Glossaries will not count against page limitations.

(c) Page Numbering System

Offeror shall use a standard page numbering system to facilitate proposal references. All pages shall be numbered consecutively for each section within a volume. Charts, graphs, and other inserted materials shall be included in the page numbering system.

(d) Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data

Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall mark the title page with the following legend:

"This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed in whole or in part for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this Offeror as a result of, or in connection with, the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]”.

Offerors shall also mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend:

"Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal."

(e) File Naming Convention

All proposal file names shall include the Offeror's company name, volume #, document name, and other useful identifying information. The offeror may organize the proposal volumes in any manner as long as the file names contain the required information. The following are two possible examples:

Example 1:

Company_Vol_I _Administrative Company_Vol_II_Pass_Fail Requirements Company_Vol_III _Technical Capability Company_Vol_IV _Past Performance Company_Vol_V_Cost/Price

Example 2:

Company_Vol_I_Cover Letter Company_Vol_I_SF33 Company_Vol_I_Small Business Subcontracting Plan Company_Vol_III_Hypothetical Problems Company_Vol_III_Personnel Approach Etc.

Note: The Government shared drive has a file name character limit, so keep file names to a minimum and abbreviate where possible.

1.4 Proposal Organization and Content

Offeror shall organize its proposal and include all proposal content exactly as described herein. Offeror shall organize its proposal into separate volumes and adhere to page limitations as delineated in the Proposal Organization Table below. Page limitations will be treated as maximums. If exceeded, excess pages may not be read or considered in proposal evaluation.

Volume Volume Title Maximum Number of Pages I Administrative Cover Letter 2 Pages SF 33 No Page Limit Small Business Subcontracting Plan No Page Limit

II Pass/Fail Requirements Small Business Participation 4 Pages Organizational Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plan No Page Limit Plan for Obtaining Personnel Clearances 2 Pages Facility and Safeguarding Clearances No Page Limit Software Development Plan SDP Element 1 No Page Limit SDP Element 2 2 Pages SDP Element 3 2 Pages Government Furnished Property No Page Limit Licenses and Certifications No Page Limit Transition Plan 4 Pages

III Factor 1 – Technical Capability Subfactor A: Hypothetical Problems Hypothetical Problem #1 3 Pages Hypothetical Problem #2 2 Pages Hypothetical Problem #3 2 Pages Subfactor B: Personnel Approach Senior Technical Representative (STR) Resume 2 Pages Key Personnel Resumes 2 Pages per Resume Labor Mix 5 Pages

IV Factor 2 – Past Performance 2 Pages per Reference V Factor 3 – Cost/Price Maximum Fee Rate Fill-In 1 Page Cost/Price No Page Limit

Important: Offerors shall not include classified material in the volumes. Offerors shall not include cost/price information in any volume other than Volume V Cost/Price.

Offerors shall provide a cover letter with the following information:

(1) Solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, email address, telephone numbers, Cage Code, UEI Number, and Tax Identification Number (TIN) of the Offeror;

(3) A statement specifying unconditional acceptance of all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item.

(4) A statement that the proposal is valid 240 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of proposals;

(5) Names, titles, telephone numbers, and valid e-mail addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation;

(6) DCAA and DCMA office points of contact, including branch location, contact name, telephone number, and email address;

(7) Name, title, and signature of a person authorized to sign the proposal.

(8) Identify all enclosures being transmitted as part of its proposal, and

(9) If the offeror (prime and/or subcontractor) is proposing on other than a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type basis (e.g., Cost Plus Fixed Fee), include the status of the offeror's accounting system and provide supporting documentation (e.g. DCMA letter confirming adequacy of accounting system). Prime offerors are advised that the Government will perform a Business Systems status review of all proposed subcontractors. If a proposed subcontractor does not have an approved accounting system, and is proposed on an other than FFP type basis, the Government requires the prime offeror to detail in its proposal what analysis it performed to determine the subcontractor's approach to accounting for costs as acceptable.

Offerors shall complete and sign the SF 33, acknowledging all amendments if applicable, and fill in all clauses/provisions which require completion, and submit as part of Volume I

2.0 PASS/FAIL REQUIREMENTS

The Offeror shall submit the following information with its proposal which will be evaluated as a pass or fail in relation to the solicitation requirements.

2.1 Small Business Participation

The Offeror shall provide sufficient detail to permit a complete evaluation. This factor applies to every Offeror (U.S and non-U.S), regardless of size status or locations of working facilities or headquarters. Small Business Participation shall include the following:

(a) All Offerors shall provide the names and CAGE codes of small business concerns (including the Offeror if a small business concern) who would participate in accomplishing the proposed contract; the small business classification of each U.S small business concern (i.e. SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, and SDVOSB); and a short description of the specific supplies or services to be provided by each small business concern. If a small business does not have a CAGE code, insert the word “None.” List all SB classifications that apply to each concern.

(b) All Offerors, including Offerors who are themselves U.S small business concerns based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and size standard applicable to this procurement, are to identify the extent to which U.S. small business concerns will be utilized as fist-tier subcontractors in the performance of this proposed contract. U.S small business concerns are defined (1) in FAR 19.001 and (2) by the criteria and size standards in FAR 19.102 for the applicable NAICS code.

(c) A small business Offeror shall indicate the percentage of work performed by itself, as well as by any Small Business subcontractors. Proposals submitted by Large Business Concerns shall indicate the percentage of work performed by Small Business Subcontractors. The Small Business Participation percentage shall be calculated as follows:

Participation % = Total Small Business contract + Subcontract Dollars Total contract Value

(d) The Government’s Small Business Participation objective for this contract is 20%. The Offeror is encouraged to propose a Small Business Participation objective percentage as high as is practicable, as long as the percentage is supported by the related Small Business participation approach outlined in paragraph (e) below. The Offeror’s proposed Small Business Participation percentage shall be incorporated into the contract upon award.

(e) Provide an approach for how the Offeror intends to meet the proposed Small Business participation percentage.

The Offeror shall provide rationale that demonstrates the tasks assigned to the selected Small Businesses are meaningful to the overall success of this contract. If the Offeror does not propose to meet the stated Small Business participation objective, the Offeror shall include rationale for the deviation. A Small Business Offeror shall include work performed as the prime contractor as well as any work performed by Small Business subcontractors. In addition, the Offeror shall describe its management approach for involving SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, and SDVOSB in the performance of this effort.

2.2 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plan

In accordance with H-209-H004 ‘Restrictions Resulting from Potential Organizational Conflict of Interest’ and provision L-209-H009 ‘Notification of Potential or Personal Conflict(s) of Interest’, Offerors shall identify any and all conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest related to this solicitation and provide a mitigation plan to address the conflicts or potential conflicts. Offerors shall follow the below described two-step process for identifying known or potential OCI issues to the Government for this solicitation.

Step 1: If it is believed that conflicts of interest are real, possible, or perceived, the contractor shall submit a letter within fourteen (14) days of the release of the solicitation identifying those OCI issues and the strategy that the Offeror intends to use for mitigation. This letter will be for notification purposes only, for the Government to conduct any research, and no determination will be made by the Government at that time. If no OCI issues are present or anticipated, no action is required of the Offeror within this window.

Step 2: Offerors shall submit a statement in affirmation or negation whether they have an OCI conflict regarding this solicitation. If OCI issues are present or anticipated, Offerors shall provide details and submit an OCI mitigation plan and its corporate policy for resolving as part of their proposal submission. If it is believed that no conflicts of interest exist, then the Offeror shall clearly state this, in addition to providing their corporate policy for resolving OCIs. Organizational charts and/or corporate policy are authorized to be submitted in addition to the OCI Mitigation Plan and do not count toward any page limitation.

Award will only be made to an Offeror, including all subcontractors, that has no organizational conflict of interest as defined in FAR 9.5 or that the Government determines has provided a satisfactory mitigation plan in accordance with L-209-H009 herein.

Failure by an Offeror to disclose a potential OCI or to submit an OCI mitigation plan with its proposal may render itself no longer being considered for award.

If no conflict of interest exists, the Offeror shall provide a written statement certifying as such.

2.3 Plan for Obtaining Personnel Clearances

The offeror shall provide, a plan for obtaining personnel clearances within 90 days of the start of the ordering period at the required level specified in the DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification attached to this solicitation. The plan shall include confirmation of existing personnel clearances, detail the offeror’s process for obtaining new clearances to perform the full requirement by the time full operational tempo is reached within 90 days of the first ordering period start date, and outline the schedule for obtaining any required new clearances during the life of the contract.

2.4 Facility and Safeguarding Clearance

Performance under this contract requires that the Offeror hold a Facility Clearance and Safeguarding Clearance as specified in the DD Form 254 attached to this solicitation, at the time of proposal submission. As such, the Offeror shall provide CAGE codes and addresses for all locations where work will be performed that require classified facilities and safeguarding capabilities as defined in the DD Form 254 and associated references.

2.5 Software Development Plan

The offeror shall provide a Software Development Plan (SDP), including Rationale and Experience as detailed in the three elements below.

SDP Element 1 - Offerors shall submit an SDP rationale that addresses the requirement of Section C. The SDP does not have a page limitation. Offerors shall also submit an SDP rationale which describes why their specific approach is appropriate for the system to be procured, developed, or maintained and how their proposed processes are equivalent to those articulated by CMMI® capability level 3. Response has no page limitation.

SDP Element 2 - Offerors shall submit a description of previous relevant experience, within the past 36 months in developing software of the similar size and complexity as that required under the Statement of Work. As a part of this description, the offerors shall describe the extent to which personnel who contributed to these previous efforts will be supporting this resultant contract. Response shall not exceed two (2) pages.

SDP Element 3 - Offerors shall also describe any previous relevant CMMI® or equivalent model-based process maturity appraisals performed within the past 36 months. As a part of this description, offerors shall identify the organizational entity and location where the appraisal was performed, the type of evaluation, the organization performing the evaluation, and the level earned. Response shall not exceed two (2) pages.

2.6 Government Furnished Property

GFP associated with this effort has been identified in Attachment 4. The offeror shall describe its plan for managing this GFP in accordance with DFARS 252.245-7005 ‘Reporting of Government-Furnished Property’.

2.7 Licenses and Certifications

The offeror shall provide proof that it is proposing personnel that possess the following certification:

Certified LabView Developer (CLD)

Equivalent certifications will not be considered and shall result in a Fail.

2.8 Transition Plan

The Offeror shall provide a transition plan that addresses how the Offeror plans to perform the tasking of the Statement of Work upon the start of the contract ordering period until it reaches full operational tempo within 90 days of the period of performance start date. In the transition plan, the offeror shall identify which tasks of the SOW the Offeror is capable of providing full service at start of the ordering period, and which tasks will require a transition period. For those tasks that require a transition period, the Offeror shall address how it plans to achieve full operational tempo within the 90-day transition period. The plan shall consist of no more than four (4) pages.

General statements such as “the offeror will hire incumbent employees” will not constitute compliance with the requirement and may be interpreted as a lack of understanding.

3.0 FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

Offerors shall provide information by addressing each subfactor in the format and sequence identified in the solicitation. The Offeror must provide information in sufficient detail to allow the Government to evaluate the Offeror’s understanding of the requirements and the capability to perform in accordance with the Statement of Work. The proposal shall be detailed and clearly stated to allow an evaluation by the Government without the need for additional clarifications.

3.1 Subfactor A - Hypothetical Problems

The Offeror shall provide a detailed approach for the Hypothetical Problems described below which demonstrates its understanding of the issue(s) and SOW requirement(s). The Offeror shall identify Applicable Documents (AD) and Government Furnished Information (GFI) necessary to accomplish each Hypothetical Problem, and the Offeror’s plan to effectively incorporate the AD and GFI into the performance of each Hypothetical Problem. In addition, the Offeror shall demonstrate an understanding and identification of significant potential risks as well as appropriate mitigation plans for each Hypothetical Problem.

3.1.1 Hypothetical Problem #1 (SOW 4.1):

A test system requires a 100-gallon water tank to be maintained at +/- 25 F of ambient (70 F) temperature to meet the customer’s requirement. The test system currently has no temperature control system installed, but it does have a thermocouple to monitor the temperature.

Propose a modification of the test system to include a cooling system to meet the above requirement. For the purposes of this task, assume the temperature rise can be anywhere between 1 and 25 degrees F per minute depending on the speed of the test article.

Discussion shall include:

1. List of equipment required with applicable specifications

2. Schematic of cooling system with equipment in place

3. Description of the controls used to deliver the variable cooling rates

4. An estimate of schedule, budget, lead time, and projected down time to install the cooling system

Response to Hypothetical Problem #1 shall not exceed three (3) pages; two (2) pages of written descriptions, with tables, and one (1) page schematic.

3.1.2 Hypothetical Problem #2 (SOW 4.2):

The PTF has two principal Torpedo test systems, TS1 and TS2. Both test systems produce hazardous waste due to the burning of monopropellant fuel, which is separated into two streams, liquid and gaseous byproducts. The gaseous waste is incinerated in a thermal oxidizer, which can only be configured for one test system at a time. After completion of the test, the test article itself must be flushed of hazardous waste and turned around for the next test.

Only one test article can be turned around at a time, but two can be built concurrently. Provide a plan and labor mix for running an six (6) tests per year on TS1, eight (8) tests per year on TS2, provided the following constraints:

1. TS1 requires 3 technicians to build, 4 technicians to integrate, 8 technicians (or engineers) to test, and 3 technicians to turnaround.

2. TS2 requires 2 technicians to build, 3 technicians to integrate, and 7 technicians (or engineers) to test, and 2 technicians to turnaround.

3. Both test systems assume the following average times, given in days.

Build Time Integration Time Test Time Turnaround Time

TS1 25 8 3 10

TS2 21 3 2 5

4. Assume that TS1 and TS2 cannot be integrated while one of them is being either integrated or tested, due to explosive safety constraints.

5. Assume that builds and turnarounds can happen in parallel with no restrictions.

Response to Hypothetical Problem #2 shall not exceed (2) pages.

3.1.3 Hypothetical Problem #3 (SOW 4.3):

A Torpedo Test Equipment system requires the replacement of its computer and data acquisition (DAQ) system, which is now obsolete. The obsolete system consists of a Windows PC, running Windows 10, an NI PXIe chassis, an analog input card, and a digital output card. All DAQ hardware can be assumed to need replacement along with the outdated PC. The software for the system is written in LabView, using the Real-Time module. The computer system is responsible for controlling the operation of the system, recording data, and printing output. The computer system shall be utilized in the field via a mouse, keyboard, and touch screen. The Test Equipment system requires, at a minimum, 10 analog inputs (assume 4-20 mA), 5 digital outputs, and frequency measurement up to 1 kHz. The system is required to operate in a semi-indoor environment with average relative humidity above 90% and a maximum temperature of 100 F. If the replacement system runs windows, then it must run Windows 11.

1. Choose a computer system and associated hardware that will meet the requirements, along with any additional protections recommended to ensure reliability in its environment.

2. Provide a brief explanation of methodology and testing protocol that you would use to ensure that the replacement computer and data acquisition system would perform an identical function to the original system, using the same Test Equipment non-computer hardware and software.

Response to Hypothetical Problem #3 shall not exceed two (2) pages.

3.2 Subfactor B – Personnel Approach

3.2.1 Senior Technical Representative (STR)

Identify the STR designated to manage the overall effort as a Key Person and serve as the primary point of contact with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Address the STR’s authority, ability to independently commit resources to performance under the contract, the STR’s line of communication to senior company management. Describe the STR’s previous experience managing similar efforts.

Include a resume for the STR. Resume shall include the following: employee name, number of years of professional experience, current position/title/employer, education history, and chronology of professional experience.

3.2.2 Key Personnel

Identify and provide resumes for a minimum of seven (7) Key Personnel, inclusive of the STR, covering the below areas of expertise (if the resumes are included elsewhere in the proposal, e.g. the STR, identify their locations and do not resubmit). With the exception of the STR, required in 3.3.1 above, all Key Personnel must be personnel that will be charged directly to the contract and not as a part of any indirect cost.

SOW Task Number of Key

Personnel Required Qualifications Desired Qualifications

4.1 Minimum of one (1) Engineering Technician with 8

years’ experience working with mechanical systems, ASME pressure vessels.

Engineering Technician with 10 years’ experience working with explosives, Mk48 and Mk 54 Torpedo Hardware

Minimum of one (1) Engineering Technician with 8 years’ experience working with electrical systems, instrumentations and National Instruments (NI) hardware.

Engineering Technician with 10 years’ experience in Mk 48 and Mk 54 Torpedo Hardware, high speed data acquisition and control systems in hazardous environments

Minimum of one (1) Computer Engineer with a BS degree in engineering or computer science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution, Certified Lab View Developer Certifications and 5 years’ experience designing electro-mechanical control systems using LabView Real Time

Computer Engineer with a MS in engineering or computer science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution, 8 years’ experience, Certified LabView Architect and Certified LabView Embedded Systems certifications.

4.2 Minimum of one (1) Systems Engineer with a BS degree

in engineering from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution, 5 years project management experience

Systems Engineer with MS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution, 8 years project management experience, INCOSE CSEP

4.3 Minimum of one (1) Engineering Technician with 8

years’ experience with mechanical fluid power systems.

Engineering Technician with 10 years’ experience, including 5 years’ experience working with Mk48 and Mk54 Torpedo Hardware and Test Equipment.

Minimum of one (1) Engineering Technician with 8 years’ experience working with NI hardware

Engineering Technician VI with 10 years’ experience working with NI hardware, 5 years’ experience working with Mk48 and Mk54 Torpedo Hardware

Qualifications of Key Personnel shall not be based on the presumption of future education or experience. The qualifications listed in each individual proposed Key Personnel resume, not the specific individual, are the materially relevant aspects of the proposed Key Personnel partially forming the basis of award under C-237-H002, Substitution of Key Personnel. Therefore, even if a proposed Key individual becomes unavailable to the offeror between proposal submission and award, the Government will evaluate and make its award decision based on the qualifications listed on the proposed resume(s). When the Government awards a contract under those circumstances, the Government will require the awardee to use the qualifications listed on the relevant proposed Key Personnel resume as the basis for replacing that individual under C-237-H002 during contract performance.

Resumes shall include the following: employee name, number of years of professional experience, current position/title/employer, educational history, chronology of professional experience, current level of security clearance.

Identify all proposed Key Personnel who are not currently employees of the offeror or proposed subcontractor, and who are proposed to permanently relocate. Provide a signed Letter of Intent (LOI), dated no earlier than the solicitation release date, by that person indicating their intent to be hired or relocated if the task order is awarded to the offeror. If the signed LOI includes any references or enclosures, the offeror shall provide the references and enclosures with the LOI as part of the proposal. Failure to provide references or enclosures or submission of enclosures that violate DFARS 222.7402 and DFARS 252.222-7006 may render an offeror’s proposal ineligible for award. LOIs, inclusive of any references or enclosures, are not subject to a page limitation and shall not include compensation amounts in the technical volume.

Note: Resumes are not required for Non-Key Personnel. Resumes submitted for Non-Key Personnel will not be evaluated.

3.2.3 Labor Mix

Offerors shall provide a complete labor matrix representing the full five (5) year level of effort that demonstrates an appropriate mix of personnel to accomplish all tasks in the SOW. The labor matrix shall correlate proposed Key Personnel with their corresponding hours to each assigned SOW task. The labor matrix shall also correlate the labor categories for all Non-Key Personnel with their corresponding hours to the SOW tasks.

Below is the Government’s estimated labor mix and hours for all SOW tasks for the full five (5) year ordering period. Offerors must propose the full number of labor hours of 904,800 for the CPFF tasking:

SOW Task Labor Category Hours Per

Year Total Hours

4.1

Engineering Technician III 6,240 31,200 Engineering Technician IV 10,400 52,000 Engineering Technician V 8,320 41,600 Engineering Technician VI 4,160 20,800 Mechanical Engineer II 2,080 10,400 Mechanical Engineer III 4,160 20,800 Mechanical Engineer IV 2,080 10,400 Electrical Engineer III 6,240 31,200 Electrical Engineer IV 2,080 10,400 Computer Engineer II 2,080 10,400 Computer Engineer III 4,160 20,800 Systems Engineer III 2,080 10,400 Systems Engineer IV 4,160 20,800

58,240 291,200

4.2

Engineering Technician III 2,080 10,400 Engineering Technician V 6,240 31,200 Engineering Technician VI 2,080 10,400 Mechanical Engineer III 2,080 10,400

Mechanical Engineer IV 2,080 10,400 Electrical Engineer III 2,080 10,400 Electrical Engineer IV 4,160 20,800 Computer Engineer III 2,080 10,400 Systems Engineer II 4,160 20,800 Systems Engineer III 4,160 20,800 Systems Engineer IV 4,160 20,800 Operations Manager IV 2,080 10,400 Logistician I 2,080 10,400 Logistician II 2,080 10,400 Logistician III 2,080 10,400 Technical Writer I 2,080 10,400 Technical Writer II 2,080 10,400 Technical Writer III 6,240 31,200 Financial Systems Analyst 2,080 10,400 Computer Systems Analyst II 2,080 10,400 Computer Systems Analyst III 4,160 20,800

64,480 312,000

4.3

Engineering Technician III 2,080 10,400 Engineering Technician IV 4,160 20,800 Engineering Technician V 4,160 20,800 Engineering Technician VI 4,160 20,800 Mechanical Engineer III 2,080 10,400 Electrical Engineer III 2,080 10,400 Electrical Engineer IV 2,080 10,400 Computer Engineer III 2,080 10,400 Computer Engineer IV 2,080 10,400 Systems Engineer III 2,080 10,400 Systems Engineer IV 2,080 10,400 Logistician II 2,080 10,400 Logistician III 2,080 10,400 Technical Writer I 2,080 10,400 Financial Systems Analyst 4,160 20,800 Computer Systems Analyst III 2,080 10,400

41,600 208,000

4.5

Engineering Technician II 2,080 10,400 Engineering Technician III 4,160 20,800 Engineering Technician V 2,080 10,400 Mechanical Engineer III 2,080 10,400 Mechanical Engineer IV 2,080 10,400 Electrical Engineer II 2,080 10,400 Electrical Engineer III 2,080 10,400 Systems Engineer III 2,080 10,400

18,720 93,600

TOTAL 180,960 904,800

Offerors may propose the estimated labor mix shown in the table above or deviate. If an Offeror’s proposed labor mix differs from the Government’s estimate by twenty-five percent (25%) or greater, in terms of either or both labor category and level of effort distribution, the Offeror shall provide rationale to explain why the proposed deviation is appropriate. The rationale shall not exceed five (5) pages. If the offeror’s proposed labor mix differs from the Government’s estimate by twenty-five percent (250%) or greater, in terms of either or both labor category and level of effort distribution, and the Offeror does not provide the required rationale it may result in upward cost adjustments and/or one or more weaknesses/deficiencies during evaluation.

In order for the labor mix rationale to demonstrate the proposed deviating labor mix is appropriate, it shall address:

(1) How the proposed labor mix deviation in terms of level and area of expertise (e.g., proposed labor categories) is suitable for performance of the SOW tasking as it relates to the estimated level of effort and associated complexity identified in the SOW.

(2) How relationships between labor categories will be structured and operate at the task level to accomplish the tasking efficiently and effectively (e.g., peer review process, senior to junior level oversight and interactions, etc.).

(3) How/why the proposed labor mix will result in a high quality, efficient, and cost-effective solution.

For the purposes of defining how a deviation will be calculated, the Government will sum together the absolute value of all labor hour increases and decreases. This total will then be divided by the total estimated hours specified in the solicitation.

For example: the Government’s solicitation is for 10,000 total estimated hours and specifies a labor mix deviation percentage of 20%. An offeror decreases Labor Category A by 500 hours, decreases Labor Category B by 1,000 hours, and increases Labor Category C by 1,500 hours. The sum of the deviation is 3,000 hours total. Therefore, a rationale shall be provided by the offeror since its proposed deviation percentage is 30% (3,000/10,000).

Labor categories cited must be titles listed at the NUWC Division Newport Contracts Website:

http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NUWC-Newport/Partnerships/Commercial- Contracts/Labor-Categories/

For Labor Categories that provide for various Levels (I, II, III, IV), select the Level that matches the proposed individual.

Note for Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) Labor Categories Only: Offerors may propose an SCLS labor category listed in the SCA Directory of Occupations (see https://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts/sca/htm) even if the SCLS labor category is not listed at the NUWC Division Newport Contract Website. The appropriateness of any proposed SCLS labor category not listed at the NUWC Division Newport Contract Website shall be included in the offeror’s explanation provided.

The offeror shall assign a number of hours to each Labor Category proposed. If a single labor category is proposed with both Key and Non-Key Personnel, the offeror shall break down the distribution of hours between Non-Key Personnel and each Key Person.

Within the Labor Matrix, the offeror shall include a breakdown of the proposed distribution of hours between the Government site(s) and Contractor site(s). The Government anticipates that fifty-six percent (56%) of the labor hours will be performed at the Government site(s) and forty-four percent (44%) of the labor hours will be performed at the Contractor site(s).

If an offeror submits a proposal with a Government to Contractor site ratio that deviates from the Government’s estimate by greater than ten percent (10%) from the Government’s anticipated percentages, the offeror shall include a rationale as to why the Offeror deemed the proposed hours more appropriate and how task order performance will not be negatively impacted by the variance.

If the use of personnel at facilities outside of the local commuting area of NUWCIDVNPT or the Contractor’s facility are proposed, demonstrate that the personnel can be used effectively and efficiently, and that adequate management control exists over their use. If not proposing the use of personnel at facilities outside the local commuting area, the offeror’s proposal shall include a statement indicating as such.

If the offeror proposes to perform any part of the proposed level of effort with employees working in excess of forty

(40) hours per week, regardless of compensation arrangement, provide the following information:

(1) Identify all hours in excess of forty (40) hours per week by labor category whether at the prime or subcontract level.

(2) Provide a copy of the corporate policy addressing work in excess of forty (40) hours per week. Include an assessment of its impact on work effectiveness and specify the extent to which employees are required or encouraged to perform work in excess of forty (40) hours per week. A copy of the corporate policy addressing work in excess of forty (40) hours per week is not subject to the page limit specified for this section.

(3) Identify the number of hours that will be performed without supervision and provide an assessment of the productivity of such effort.

(4) Provide a schedule of times when employees will work hours in excess of forty (40) hours per week, such as 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. Mondays through Thursdays or 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Saturdays for a total of forty-four (44) hours per week.

If not proposing personnel working in excess of forty (40) hours per week, the Offeror’s proposal shall include a statement indicating as such.

4.0 FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

(a) Offeror shall provide three past performance references, if available, which shall reflect recent experience performed within the last three years of the solicitation release date and that demonstrates experience relevant to the solicitation’s SOW.

For each reference, the Offeror shall include contract/order number; contract/order type; program name; total contract/order cost; and names and valid email addresses and Government telephone numbers for the Procuring Contract Officer (PCO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and Government Program Manager (PM).

For each reference, the Offeror shall identify its role as either a prime contractor or a subcontractor on the referenced contract. If the Offeror was a subcontractor on the reference, then the Offeror shall provide an explanation of its role in contract performance as well as the dollar value of its subcontract.

For each reference, the Offeror shall also provide a written explanation describing the work that was performed and how the work was or is relevant to the work being proposed in this solicitation. The Offeror may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the Offeror’s corrective action.

(b) Each past performance reference shall not exceed two (2) pages per reference.

(c) Subcontractors proposed to perform more than twenty five percent (25%) of the total proposed value of the contract shall also submit three past performance references, if available, which shall reflect recent experience performed within the last three years of the solicitation release date and that demonstrates experience relevant to the solicitation’s SOW. Subcontractor past performance references shall contain the same information as that of the prime as listed in paragraph (a), above. Each past performance reference shall not exceed two (2) pages per reference, for a total of six (6) pages per subcontractor.

(d) If submitting subcontractor experience for subcontractors proposed to perform more twenty five percent (25%) of the total contract value, the offeror shall include a commitment signed by the offeror and subcontractor certifying that if a contract is awarded resulting from the proposal, the parties commit to joint performance as proposed.

(d)(1) If affiliate companies, sister companies, teaming arrangements, joint venture agreement, etc., proposed to perform more than 25% of the total contract value, the offeror shall submit documentation that the affiliate will perform significant and critical aspects of the contract if awarded. Documentation must include a copy of the signed arrangement (ex. documented affiliation, a copy of the teaming agreement, a copy of the joint venture agreement).

5.0 FACTOR 3 – COST/PRICE

5.1 Maximum Fee Rate

In accordance with FAR 15.404-4(c)(i)(C), a proposed Fee in excess of the CPFF statutory limitation of 10% shall render a contractor’s proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award. Compliance with these instructions is mandatory and failure to comply may result in the rejection of your proposal. Offerors shall not submit data beyond that required by these instructions.

(a) Maximum Fee Rate – Applicable to all CPFF Task Orders

Contractor compliance with the maximum fee rate is appliable at the time of task order award and is based on the ratio of fixed fee to the estimated cost, excluding facilities capital cost of money. Fee becomes a fixed dollar amount at the time of task order award. The contractor agrees that the maximum fixed fee rate that shall be charged against all Task Orders (excluding the Post Award Conference) under this contract shall not exceed the values as stated in the table below:

CLIN: Maximum Fee Percentage* 0001 CPFF Services

*The Offeror shall complete the fill-in information.

At the task order level, prime contractors may propose a fee rate less than the maximum fee rate identified above. In addition, subcontractors may not propose a fee rate that exceeds the prime’s fee rate.

5.2 Cost/Price

FFP Torpedo Test Sets (CLIN 0003)

Offeror shall include the following ceiling limit of $115,340,593 for CLIN 0003 FFP Torpedo Test Equipment (this number is inclusive of burdens and profit). No data beyond this price is required with the initial proposal. FFP Torpedo Test Equipment Delivery Orders will be priced during performance as required.

Offerors shall propose a maximum profit rate percentage (%), which will be incorporated into award and utilized for all delivery orders awarded against CLIN 0003 during the life of the contract.

CLIN: Maximum Profit Percentage (%)* 0003 FFP Torpedo Test Equipment

*The Offeror shall complete the fill-in information.

CPFF/Cost CLINs (CLINs 0001 and 0002)

(a) Cost or pricing data and information other than cost or pricing data, from both the prime offeror and all subcontractors performing any part of the level of effort, shall be provided separately via email and in the format outlined below (see FAR 52.215-20 Alt I). Cost or pricing data provided may need to be certified prior to award (see FAR 52.215-20), and that a request for certification does not constitute “discussions” per FAR 52.215-1. Prime offerors, please note that FAR 52.215-12 is applicable to subcontractors proposed under this contract.

(b) The offeror shall provide detailed information to allow the Contracting Officer to determine the cost realism and reasonableness of the proposed costs. The offeror shall fill in the NUWCDIVNPT Cost Proposal Spreadsheet in Attachment 10 of this solicitation. If the offeror uses additional spreadsheets to build CLIN pricing, these spreadsheets shall be submitted as part of the offeror’s proposal.

(c) The prime offeror shall be responsible for justifying the reasonableness of each subcontractor offeror’s cost. The prime offeror shall indicate the type of subcontract proposed (i.e., cost type, fixed price). The Prime offeror and subcontractor offeror(s) shall fill in the NUWCDIVNPT Cost Proposal Spreadsheet in Attachment 10 of this solicitation. If the Prime offeror or subcontractor offeror(s) use additional spreadsheets to build CLIN pricing, these spreadsheets shall be submitted as part of the offeror’s proposal.

Offerors may alter the format and formulas of this spreadsheet for the sole purpose of accommodating their own accounting systems. Spreadsheets, either in the format above or contractor format, shall contain intact formulas used to calculate any aspect of the proposal (i.e., burdened labor rates, fee, etc.). Spreadsheets provided without intact formulas are unacceptable and may render an offeror’s proposal ineligible for award.

If the prime offeror intends to subcontract 70% of the total cost of all work to be performed, the offeror shall provide the information required by FAR 52.215-22(c).

(d) Cost Line CPFF Level of Effort (CLIN 0001): The Offeror shall include burdened labor costs of the prime contractor and subcontractor(s).

(e) Fixed Fee CPFF Level of Effort (CLIN 0001): The offeror shall…