Attachment_4_Section_L_9NOV2020.pdf

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Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

SECTION L

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

9 November 2020

Change Summary Amendment to Section L

November 2020 (AMEND) Table 3.1 - Cross Reference Matrix Table

(AMEND) 3.3.2 Subfactor 2: First Article, Production, and Test Capabilities Provide a detailed plan and a complete design demonstrating the ability to meet the specified physical size and weight of the Diplexer, while maintaining functional capabilities. The current size is 4x4x1 inches (16 cubic inches) weighing 6 ounces (not including connector dimensions).

September 2020 (AMEND) Reference for attachment updated to 00-G719769, Diplexer, dated 23 Aug 2004 in table on page 10.

Table of Contents

1.0 PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND OBJECTIVES

2.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 General Information

2.2 Organization/Page Limitations

2.3 Electronic Offers

2.4 Distribution

3.0 EVALUATION FACTORS AND SUBFACTORS

3.1 General

3.2 Volume I—Executive Summary

3.3 Volume II—Factor I: Technical

3.4 Volume III—Factor II: Cost/Price

4.0 VOLUME IV—CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION…

4.1 Model Contract/ Representations and Certifications

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Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND OBJECTIVES

This acquisition will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedure conducted in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, as supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS), DoD Source Selection Procedures dated 31 March 2016, and Air Force Mandatory Procedure 5315.3, 2019 Edition. These regulations are available electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The Government intends to select one (1) offeror whose proposal represents the lowest total evaluated price that meets the acceptability standards for non-price factors. Technical tradeoffs will not be made, and no additional credit will be given for exceeding acceptability requirements.

This contract will be awarded to the offeror who is deemed responsible IAW FAR Part 9.1, as supplemented, whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by Section L of this solicitation) and is evaluated, based on the evaluation factors and subfactors, to represent the lowest price technically acceptable proposal. While the Government will strive for maximum objectivity, the source selection process, by its nature, is subjective; and therefore, professional judgment is implicit throughout the process.

The Government intends to award to one (1) contractor in fiscal year (FY) 2021 for the ALR- 69A Diplexer Program. The Contractor will be required to provide First Article Production Representative Diplexer - Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) to be used for the ALR-69A Group A system, leading to kit-proof and full rate production kits to be used on all blocks of the F-16 C/D aircraft.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The following general instructions shall be followed:

• The offeror’s proposal must include all data and information requested by this Instruction to Offerors (ITO) and must be submitted in accordance with (IAW) these instructions. The offer shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the Statement of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Diplexer Specifications and model contract/solicitation. Non-conformance with the instructions provided in this ITO may result in a proposal being unawardable.

• The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for an effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet those requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their certifications, facilities, and capabilities and will base its evaluation on the information presented in each offeror’s proposal.

• Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

• Classified Information: Do not provide classified material.

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Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

• The proposal acceptance period is specified in Section A of the model contract/solicitation in Block 12. The offeror shall make a clear statement in proposal Volume IV, Contract Documentation, that the proposal is valid until this date.

• IAW FAR Subpart 4.8, Government Contract Files, the Government will retain one (1) copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of all unsuccessful proposals.

• Proposal submission, modification, revision and withdrawal shall be IAW FAR 15.208.

The proposal due date/time is specified in Section A of the model contract/solicitation in Block 9.

2.1 General Information

2.1.1 Point of Contact

The Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) is the sole point of contact (POC) for this acquisition. Address any questions, concerns, or clarifications you might have to the PCO, and courtesy copy the Buyers as well:

Ms. Sarah Cole, PCO Capt Indigo Blakely Ms. Miranda Brown 6072 Fir Ave, Bldg 1233 6072 Fir Ave, Bldg 1233 6072 Fir Ave, Bldg 1233 Hill AFB, UT 84056-5116 Hill AFB, UT 84056-5116 Hill AFB, UT 84056-5116 801-777-9333 801-777-7543 801-775-5189 Sarah.Cole.7@us.af.mil Indigo.Blakely.3@us.af.mil Miranda.Brown.3@us.af.mil

2.1.2 Exchanges

The Government reserves the right to award without discussions if discussions are determined to be unnecessary. Exchanges with offerors, if held, will be conducted IAW FAR 15.306, to include the establishment of a competitive range. If the PCO determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the PCO, with the concurrence of the Source Selection Authority, may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition.

2.1.3 Debriefings

2.1.3.1 Notifying Excluded Offerors

The PCO will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range, whereupon they may request and receive a debriefing IAW FAR 15.505, Pre-Award Debriefing of Offerors. Offerors excluded from the competitive range may request a pre-award debriefing or, at their request, this debriefing may be delayed until after award. However, offerors excluded from the competitive range are entitled to no more than one debriefing.

2.1.3.2 Notifying Unsuccessful Offerors

After award, the PCO will notify unsuccessful offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision IAW FAR 15.506, Post-Award Debriefing to Offerors. Upon such notification, successful and unsuccessful offerors may request and receive a debriefing. Offerors mailto:Sarah.Cole.7@us.af.mil mailto:songkran.walker@us.af.mil mailto:Miranda.Brown.3@us.af.mil

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 desiring a debriefing must make their request IAW the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable.

2.1.4 Discrepancies

If an offeror believes the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, it shall immediately notify the PCO in writing with supporting rationale, as well as the remedies the offeror is asking the PCO to consider as related to the omission or error.

Government responses will be published on the Beta.SAM website for access by all offerors. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposals, as received, without discussion.

2.1.5 Electronic Reference Documents

The referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the Beta.SAM website at https://beta.sam.gov. Potential offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

2.1.6 Communications

Exchanges of source selection information between the Government and offerors will be controlled by the PCO. E-mail used to transmit such information must be encrypted and include “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 & 3.104” in the subject line. Otherwise, source selection information will be transmitted via other means as appropriate.

2.1.7 Oral Presentations

Oral presentations will not be allowed. However, the Government reserves the right to request oral and written responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs).

2.1.8 Amendments to Solicitation

If this Request for Proposal (RFP) is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this RFP by the date and time specified in the amendment(s) by signing and returning the front page of each.

2.1.9 Alternate Proposals

Alternate proposals will not be considered.

2.1.10 Use of Non-Government Advisors

Non-Government Advisors will not be utilized on this requirement. Only Government personnel will serve as advisors.

2.1.11 Small Business Subcontracting Plan

If the offeror is other than a small business, the offeror shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan IAW FAR 52.219-9. The offeror shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan that separately addresses and specifies the extent of the offeror’s https://beta.sam.gov/

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 commitment to the participation of small businesses (SBs), veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs), service disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs), historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs), and with women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns. If the offeror is submitting an Individual Subcontracting Plan, the plan must separately address subcontracting with SBs, VOSBs, HUBZones, SDBs and WOSBs concerns with a separate part for the basic contract. The plan shall be included in and made a part of the resultant contract. Failure to submit and negotiate the subcontracting plan shall make the offeror ineligible for award of a contract. If applicable, submit a copy of the offeror’s approved Master Plan. In the event the offeror has negotiated a Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan pursuant to DFARS 219.702, The Small Business Contracting Program – Statutory Requirements, the offeror must submit the information that identifies and specifies the extent of its commitment to the participation of SBs, VOSBs, SDVOSBs, HUBZones, SDBs and WOSBs.

2.1.12 Government Furnished Property (GFP)

The Government does not plan to provide any GFP for this contract. The Government will provide Government Furnished Information, including technical data packages, which include drawings. If the offeror requires the use of Government Furnished Equipment, the offeror shall provide a summary description and a listing including quantity, federal stock number, nomenclature, date needed, and duration of availability, rental value per FAR 45.1, Government Property – General and FAR 45.2 Government Property – Solicitation and Evaluation Procedures, reason for need, and cross reference to Cost/Price Volume paragraphs which pertain to GFP and/or base support. The offeror shall provide the written authorization from the cognizant ACO, as applicable.

2.2 Organization/Page Limitations

The offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization, Table 2.1 below.

The titles and contents of the volumes shall be as defined in this table, all of which shall be within the required page limits and with the number of copies as specified therein. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the ITO paragraph as noted below. All proposals shall be submitted electronically.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

2.2.1 Page Limitations

Page limitations identified in Table 2.1 shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal. Each page shall be counted except for cover pages, Tables of Contents, tabs and glossaries.

Page limitations may be placed on responses to ENs, if discussions are necessary. The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified within the body of the ENs.

2.2.2 Page Size and Format

2.2.2.1 Page Layout

A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Page size shall be 8.5 by 11 inches, which shall not include foldouts. Pages shall be typed with 1.5 line spacing. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text shall be Times New Roman and no less than 12-point font. Tracking, kerning, and leading values shall not be changed from the default values of the word processing or page layout software. Use 1-inch margins on the top and bottom and ¾-inch side margins. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. These page format restrictions shall also apply to responses to ENs.

2.2.2.2 Tables, Charts, Graphs, and Figures

Legible tables, charts, graphs, and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible, and shall not exceed 11 by 17 inches in size. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume, be single sided, and shall be counted as two pages. Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, and schematics, and not for pages of text. For charts, graphs, tables and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 8-point and alternate fonts will be accepted.

2.2.2.3 Cost or Pricing

All cost or pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Cost/Price and Contract Documentation volumes. Information pertaining to work-hour estimates and material kinds and quantities may be used in other volumes only as appropriate for presenting rationale.

2.2.2.4 Cross Referencing

Each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated without cross-referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Information required for proposal evaluation which is not found in its designated volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal. Additionally, cross-referencing within a proposal volume is not permitted.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

2.2.2.5 Indexing

Each volume shall contain a detailed Table of Contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections. Tables of Contents do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

2.2.2.6 Binding and Labeling

A cover sheet should be in each volume, clearly marked as to volume number, title, solicitation number, and the offeror’s name. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), Restrictions on Disclosure and Use of Data, and FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

2.3 Electronic Offers

Submission of the initial proposal packages will be permitted via a single CD-R or DVD- R,through e-mail or DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/). A separate email shall be sent to the PCO and Buyers for receipt of proposal confirmation. Volumes shall not be combined into a single electronic file, but shall be separated into different files and clearly labeled. Proposals submitted using CD-R or DVD-R (write once/read only) shall be formatted as “closed” so that no further writes can be made to the media, in accordance with Table 2.1. CD-R/W or DVD- R/W media types are not acceptable. If files are compressed, the necessary decompression program must be included. The electronic copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a readable and searchable format by Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF), Microsoft (MS) Office Word 2013, MS Office Excel 2013, and/or MS Office PowerPoint 2013. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), Restrictions on Disclosure and Use of Data, and FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information. All volumes in the proposal’s electronic copies shall be searchable for text in the host program. The entire proposal, including tables and diagrams, shall be searchable with the exception of complex graphics, charts, and photographs.

2.3.1 Hyperlink

The Table of Contents of each proposal volume shall be hyperlinked to the corresponding material within each proposal volume.

2.4 Distribution

All proposals submitted on CD-R/DVD-R through email or DoD SAFE shall be externally marked “(U)CUI/SSEL/Limited Distribution” and “Source Selection Information – See FAR

2.101 and FAR 3.104.” Copies shall be address to the PCO and Buyers, listed below:

Sarah Cole (PCO) Sarah.Cole.7@us.af.mil

Capt Indigo Blakely (Buyer) Indigo.Blakely.3@us.af.mil

Miranda Brown (Buyer) Miranda.Brown.3@us.af.mil https://safe.apps.mil/ mailto:Sarah.Cole.7@us.af.mil mailto:Indigo.Blakely.3@us.af.mil mailto:Miranda.Brown.3@us.af.mil

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

3.0 EVALUATION FACTORS AND SUB-FACTORS

3.1 General

The Technical Volume of the proposal shall be specific, complete to clearly illustrate the offeror’s technical solution and how the offeror plans to execute that solution to meet the requirements of the SOW and Diplexer specification documents. Responses to the factor and subfactor elements will be evaluated in accordance with Section M of this solicitation. Using the instructions provided below, provide as specifically as possible the actual methodology you will use for accomplishing/satisfying the subfactors.

Offerors should keep the Technical Volume as anonymous as possible. Please refrain from including your company name and location other than on the title page.

3.2 Volume I – Executive Summary

3.2.1 The Executive Summary shall include the following:

• Solicitation Number, Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes and Applicable Designations

• Provide company/division’s street address, county and facility code; Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code; Date Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number;

Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN); and labor surplus area designation. Provide the same information for any critical subcontractors performing work at different locations than the prime. List all locations where work is to be performed and indicate whether each facility is a division, affiliate, or subcontractor, and the percentage of work to be performed at each location.

• Completed RFP that shall consist of the completed and signed RFP, to include any amendments issued and all appropriate completion of all clauses and provisions that require “fill-in” information.

• Statement specifying the extent of agreement with the 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 for each item. Offerors are cautioned that any noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may cause their proposal to be determined not eligible for award.

• Names, titles, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation

• Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal

• Include the master Table of Contents of the entire proposal

3.2.2 The Executive Summary volume is not evaluated, scored, or used to clarify other discrepant information in other volumes. Do not include cost information in the Executive Summary. The offeror shall provide the following information:

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

3.2.3 The Narrative Summary of the entire proposal should be concise to include highlighting any key or salient features, excluding cost/price. The salient features should tie in with Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. Any summary material provided here shall not be considered as meeting the requirements for any portions of other volumes of the proposal.

3.2.4 The proposal shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, and with an explanation for each.

3.2.5 The offeror shall submit a Cross Reference Matrix indicating the proposal reference information as it relates to Section L, Instructions to Offerors, Section M, Evaluation Basis for Award, the SOW, Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), and Diplexer specifications listed in the SOW. Reference Table 3.1 - Cross Reference Matrix below.

Table 3.1 - Cross Reference Matrix

The offeror shall fill out the following cross reference matrix indicating where in the proposal volumes information can be found relating to Section L, Instructions to Offerors, and Section M, Evaluation Basis for Award sub-factor elements. The cross reference matrix relates sub-factor elements to applicable SOW (including attachments) and CDRL requirements. The relation is not meant to be all inclusive, if the matrix conflicts with any other requirement, direction, or provision of this solicitation, the other reference shall take precedence over the matrix.

Section M, Evaluation Basis for Award references in the matrix are for informational purposes only. The Government is obligated to evaluate proposals solely in conformance with Section M of the solicitation. The cross reference matrix will help an offeror ensure it has responded to all the evaluation criteria and technical requirements in the solicitation and will assist the Government in identifying where sub-factor element criteria is contained within the proposals.

The following matrix shall be included with the Technical Volume and will not be counted as part of the page count:

Document(s)/ Requirement

Section L Section M SOW CLIN(s) Proposal

Ex.

Paragraph #s

Ex.

Paragraph #s

Ex.

Paragraph #s

Ex.

CLIN

#s

Ex. Page #s, Paragraph #s

Factor I: Technical, Sub- Factor 1 Approach to manufacturing, testing, inspection, and shipping/handling of Diplexers Demonstrate an understanding of the Diplexer requirement IAW the SOW through a complete Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Document(s)/ Requirement

Section L Section M SOW CLIN(s) Proposal

Approach to the procurement of required materials and parts, including proprietary and/or long-lead items

Identify significant risks and provide appropriate mitigation strategies associated with the First Article and Production requirements

Define the technical personnel, with roles and responsibilities of the prime and any subcontractor(s), required to plan for and manufacture Diplexers, from build concepts through delivery support

Demonstrate offeror’s plan for collaborating with the Government to conduct a Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Functional Configuration Audit (FCA), and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA)

Approach to performing kit packaging, delivery and tracking processes Approach to meeting the Diplexer production and schedule requirements IAW the SOW for items not produced in-house

Factor I: Technical, Sub- Factor 2 Approach for producing and testing production representative Diplexers and production Diplexers over a five (5) year period while meeting the Government’s delivery schedule outlined in the solicitation, through evidence of mature production facilities

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Document(s)/ Requirement

Section L Section M SOW CLIN(s) Proposal

Demonstrate full compliance with Diplexer requirements specified in OO-G719769, Diplexer, dated 23 Aug 2004 to include E-J and C-D band frequencies, while maintaining the operational ranges and connector types as referenced in the provided specifications.

Demonstrate full compliance with Diplexer environmental test criteria for F-16 C/D aircraft as specified in the Defense Test Method Standard Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Test MIL-STD-810 Rev G, dated 31 Oct 2008.

Provide a detailed plan and a complete design demonstrating the ability to meet the specified physical size and weight of the Diplexer, while maintaining functional capabilities. The current size is 4x4x1 inches (16 cubic inches) weighing 6 ounces (not including connector dimensions).

Demonstrate Quality Assurance pertaining to Diplexer assembly processes that are in compliance with SAE AS9100 and SAE

AS9102.

Demonstrate Item Unique Identifier (IUID) marking capability IAW MIL-STD-130.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

3.3 Volume II – Factor I: Technical

The Technical Volume should be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. The offeror’s Technical proposal will be evaluated against the Technical subfactors defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. Using the instructions provided below, provide, as specifically as possible, the actual proposed methodology to be used in accomplishing/satisfying these subfactors. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. By your proposal submission, you are representing that your firm/company will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. It is not necessary or desirable for you to tell the Government so in your proposal. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation. Pricing shall not be included in this volume. The Government reserves the right to incorporate some, all or none of the proposed Technical Volume, Volume II into the contract upon award.

3.3.1 Subfactor 1: Program Management Capabilities

The proposal shall demonstrate the offeror’s program management capabilities as applicable to the key elements listed below.

Key elements to be addressed:

• Approach to manufacturing, testing, inspection, and shipping/handling of Diplexers.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the Diplexer requirement IAW the SOW through a complete Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

• Approach to the procurement of required materials and parts, including proprietary and/or long-lead items.

• Identify significant risks and provide appropriate mitigation strategies associated with the

First Article and Production requirements.

• Define the technical personnel, with roles and responsibilities of the prime and any subcontractor(s), required to plan for and manufacture Diplexers, from build concepts through delivery support.

• Demonstrate offeror’s plan for collaborating with the Government to conduct a Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Functional Configuration Audit (FCA), and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA).

• Approach to performing kit packaging, delivery and tracking processes.

• Approach to meeting the Diplexer production and schedule requirements IAW the SOW for items not produced in-house.

3.3.2 Subfactor 2: First Article, Production, and Test Capabilities

The proposal shall demonstrate the offeror’s ability to meet the first article, production, and test capability requirements listed in SOW paragraphs 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2, either in-house or by subcontract, as applicable to the key elements listed below.

Key elements to be addressed:

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

• Approach for producing and testing production representative Diplexers and production Diplexers over a five (5) year period while meeting the Government’s delivery schedule outlined in the solicitation, through evidence of mature production facilities.

• Demonstrate full compliance with Diplexer requirements specified in OO-G719769, Diplexer, dated 23 Aug 2004 to include E-J and C-D band frequencies, while maintaining the operational ranges and connector types as referenced in the provided specifications.

• Demonstrate full compliance with Diplexer environmental test criteria for F-16 C/D aircraft as specified in the Defense Test Method Standard Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Test MIL-STD-810 Rev G, dated 31 Oct 2008.

• Provide a detailed plan and a complete design demonstrating the ability to meet the specified physical size and weight of the Diplexer, while maintaining functional capabilities. The current size is 4x4x1 inches (16 cubic inches) weighing 6 ounces (not including connector dimensions).

• Demonstrate Quality Assurance pertaining to Diplexer assembly processes that are in compliance with SAE AS9100 and SAE AS9102.

• Demonstrate Item Unique Identifier (IUID) marking capability IAW MIL-STD-130.

3.4 Volume III–Factor II: Cost/Price

3.4.1 Volume Organization

The Cost/Price Volume shall consist of the following sections:

3.4.2 SECTION I – Table of Contents: Include an overall table of contents for the cost volume and provide abbreviations and acronyms used in the cost/price volume.

3.4.3 SECTION II—Pricing Data: Data other than certified cost or pricing data, to include estimating methodology; include a completed copy of the Total Evaluated Price (TEP) Pricing Matrix (Solicitation Attachment 6).

3.4.4 SECTION III – List the Cost/Price assumptions of the Offeror’s proposal, if any. Provide complete rationale for assumptions.

3.4.5 Cost/Price Reasonableness, Balance, and Total Evaluated Price (TEP)

The purpose of this volume is to provide the Government contracting office and pricing team evaluators with data other than certified cost or pricing data that is required to evaluate the reasonableness, balance, and TEP of the offeror’s proposed cost/price. The price evaluation criteria as defined in Section M of the RFP will be assessed from the information provided by the offeror in the Cost/Price Volume. Note that proposals which reflect unbalanced and/or unreasonable pricing may be eliminated from competition if the PCO determines that unbalanced and/or unreasonable pricing poses an unacceptable risk to the Government. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed costs/prices rests with the offeror.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Offerors shall provide proposed prices by completing the TEP Pricing Matrix (Solicitation Attachment 6). For CLIN 0002 the Government will generate a set notional quantity per contract year for calculation purposes of the TEP only. The Government will fill in CLIN 0002 based on the established notional quantity, using the offeror’s proposed quantity discount rate for the range associated with that quantity. These notional quantities will not be released to offerors as part of the solicitation. Additionally, the notional quantities will not be contractually binding and will only be used in calculation of the TEP; however, the proposed prices will be contractually binding.

Data beyond that required by this instruction shall not be submitted unless you consider it essential to document or support your cost/price position. All data relating to the proposed price, including all required supporting documentation, must be included in the section of the proposal designated as the Cost/Price Volume. Under no circumstances shall this data and documentation be included elsewhere in the proposal.

3.4.6 Pricing Assumptions

Summarize all pricing assumptions, scope limitations, and/or qualifications of the cost/price proposal. List exceptions to any ground rules or assumptions provided in the solicitation and each qualification to the cost/price volume, if any. Provide complete rationale for any exceptions.

Proposed prices shall be valid for the period specified in Section A of the Solicitation/Model Contract in Block 12.

3.4.7 Estimating Techniques and Methods

When responding to the Cost/Price Volume requirements of the solicitation, the offeror and critical subcontractors are encouraged to provide any data/information deemed necessary to assist the Government evaluators in understanding the proposal. Any generally accepted estimating technique, including contemporary estimating methods (such as cost-to-cost and cost-to-non-cost estimating relationships (CERs), commercially available parametric cost models, in-house developed parametric cost models, etc.), may be used to develop estimates.

3.4.7.1 Cost or Pricing Data Requirements

IAW FAR 15.403-1(b) and 15.403-3(a), data other than certified cost or pricing data will be required to support a determination of price reasonableness. Data shall be provided IAW FAR 15.403-5. If, after proposal receipt, the PCO determines that there is insufficient data available to make this determination and none of the exceptions in FAR 15.403-1 apply, the offeror shall be required to submit additional cost or pricing data. If only one offer is received, the Government will follow the procedures found in DFARS 215.371-3.

3.4.7.2 Cost/Price Proposal

Completion of the TEP Pricing Matrix will represent the cost/price proposal. The awarded offeror’s TEP Pricing Matrix shall be incorporated into the contract as an attachment upon award.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

4.0 VOLUME IV – CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION

4.1 Model Contract/Representations and Certifications

The purpose of this volume is to provide information to the Government for preparing the contract document and supporting file. The offeror’s proposal shall include a signed copy of the Solicitation/Model Contract, and Sections A through K. This includes delivery of all applicable documents.

4.1.1 Section A – Solicitation/Contract Form

Complete Blocks 13 through 18 of the Standard Form (SF) 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award.

Signature by the offeror on the SF33 constitutes an offer, which the Government may accept. In signing the SF33, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP Sections A through K. The offeror shall identify any exceptions taken to the RFP terms and conditions with accompanying rationale. However, offerors are cautioned that any noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the RFP may result in their proposal being determined ineligible for award.

4.1.2 Section B – Supplies or Services and Costs/Prices

Completion of the TEP Pricing Matrix (Solicitation Attachment 6) will be used in place of the offeror completing Section B.

4.1.3 Section I – Contract Clauses

The offeror shall complete all necessary fill-ins in Section I. The offeror shall comply with the clauses specified within Section I of the Solicitation/Model Contract. The offeror shall identify any exceptions taken to the contract clauses in Section I and provide accompanying rationale.

However, offerors are cautioned that any noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the contract clauses may result in their proposal being determined ineligible for award. Furthermore, any clause and/or provision in the solicitation will be adhered to and included in the resulting contract. All laws, regulations and statutory authorities will also be applied within the model contract.

4.1.4 Section K – Representation, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

The offeror shall provide complete representations, certifications, acknowledgements, and statements.

4.1.5 Small Business Status

This will be a single award, firm fixed price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), to be competed under full and open competition. The resultant contract will not be set-aside for small business. Offerors shall be active in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Offerors shall provide the addresses and CAGE codes associated with the SAM entry.

4.1.6 Exceptions to Solicitation Requirements

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or sub-factors. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation in terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Each exception shall be specifically related to the specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Provide rationale in support of the exception and fully explain its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation.

4.1.7 Government Offices

Provide the mailing address, telephone number and facility codes for the offeror’s cognizant Defense Contract Management Agency Contract Administration Office, Defense Contract Audit Agency, and Government Paying Office. Also, provide the name, telephone number and email address for the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).