H9224022Q0003 Amendment 0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

A. Incorporate Question and Answ er #1, dated 26 July 2022.

B. Revise Attachment 1, Product Description (See List of Attachments. Changes are highlighted in red).

C. Revise Attachment 2, ELIN Price Worksheet (See List of Attachments. Changes are highlighted in red).

D. Revise 52.212-1 ADDENDUM (Changes highlighted in red).

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 8

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 27-Jul-2022

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X H9224022Q0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Jul-2022

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

27-Jul-2022

CODE

NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND - N01C

ATTN: MATTHEW A. SPENCER 2000 TRIDENT WAY

SAN DIEGO CA 92155-5599

H92240 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

H9224022Q0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM 52.212-1

52.212-1 Instructions to offerors ADDENDUM

(1) Questions Due Date: Questions regarding this RFQ shall be directed to the contracting officer no later than 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time on 26 July 2022 by email, citing at a minimum “H92240-22-Q- 0003” in the subject line to the following address: matthew.a.spencer.civ@socom.mil to allow adequate time to prepare and issue responses prior to the date and time set for receipt of quotes.

Offerors are cautioned that questions submitted after this due date may not be answered.

(2) Quote Submission: All quotes shall be submitted no later than 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time on 12

August 2022. Quotes shall be emailed to matthew.a.spencer.civ@socom.mil with the following in the subject line: QUOTE FOR H92222-22-Q-0003. Contractors are responsible for verifying receipt of their quotes to the identified inbox before the specified due date and time. Contractors are advised to plan ahead, ensuring enough time to account for any potential delays in email transmission. Email file size shall be limited to 10MB. If documents exceed 10MB, contractors shall submit documents via separate emails to ensure each email is no more than 10MB.

Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) shall be mailed or delivered to the following address and RECEIVED by no later than 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time on 12 August 2022.:

Naval Special Warfare Command 2000 Trident Way (Attn: N83 Combat and Survival Programs) San Diego, CA 92155

It is the offeror’s responsibility to confirm the Government (via the Organizational Email Inbox NSWC N83, warcom-n83@socom.mil) has received the PDMs at the required location by the PDM due date and time. NOTE: THIS EMAIL SHALL ADDRESS SHALL ONLY BE USED

TO CONFIRM DELIVERY/RECEIPT OF PDMS. ANY QUOTATION OR OTHER

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION SHALL NOT BE SENT THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. The offeror should send the PDMs with sufficient advance time in the event there are delivery and/or processing delays. The PDM Due Date is the same as the Quotation due date and time identified on Page one of the solicitation. PDMs received after this date may not be evaluated. .As stated below, the failure to provide a complete system may result in rejection of the quote and ineligibility for evaluation and/or award.

(3) Quote Volumes and Format. The quote and any resulting responses to requests for information shall be provided in electronic format. The electronic quote submission shall fit on 8.5 x 11 size pages, in no less than 12 pt, single line spacing, with one-inch margins, Times New Roman font. For illustrative tools such as tables, charts, graphs, and figures, the text shall be no smaller than Microsoft Word 10 point, Times New Roman font. Such illustrative tools shall not fill entire pages with narrative text or be used to circumvent page limitations for narrative responses. The titles and content of the volumes shall be as defined in Table 1, all of which shall be within the required page limits and with the number of copies as specified.

Table 1

Volume Content Page Limitations Volume 1 Administrative including SF 1449, BAA

Compliance, Representations and Certifications, and any Exceptions

No Limit

Volume 2a Technical including Attachment 1 Product Description required documents and information, 40 Pages

Volume 2b PDMs Volume 3 Price No Limit

Each volume must contain the following information which is not included in the page count:

Cover and title page Title of proposal Offeror’s name, address, and POC (name/telephone/email) RFQ number Quote volume number Table of Contents (The table of contents must provide sufficient detail to enable easy location of important elements)

Offeror’s Responsibility. The quote must include all data and information requested by the solicitation and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. The offeror shall use the requirements stated in Attachment 1, Product Description and other terms and conditions outlined in this solicitation as a basis for its quote.

The quote shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The quote shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. Failure to do so may render the quote ineligible for award.

Volume 1 – Administrative

The quote shall include a completed and signed copy of the Standard Form (SF) 1449 with appropriate “fill-ins” completed and each amendment, if applicable, signed and returned. Additionally, the offeror shall make a clear statement in the proposal documentation that the quote will be valid for no less than sixty (60) calendar days.

Buy American Act (BAA) Compliance: The Offeror shall certify that proposed products are Buy American Act (BAA) compliant. If not BAA compliant, the Offeror shall identify (with narrative and supporting documentation) any applicable exemptions or exceptions under the Buy American Act, any other basis for being compliant such as the two-part test for manufactured end products, or propose another product. If the proposed product is not compliant and no exception or exemption applies, the Offeror shall provide sufficient information for a non-availability determination, specifically:

Documentation of market research results demonstrating domestic item is not available;

Analysis of alternatives that would not require issuance of a domestic nonavailability determination;

With specificity, why such alternatives are unacceptable to meet RFQ requirements; and Assessment of whether compliant items may be available in the future and what mitigation/corrective action should be taken to make such items available in the future.

Failure to certify compliance or to sufficiently demonstrate applicable exemptions, exceptions or non-availability may render a quote ineligible for award.

Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors. The offeror shall provide completed representations, certifications, acknowledgments, and statements requiring explanation or instruction.

Exceptions to Solicitation Requirements. Quotes 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. Quotes must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide accompanying rationale. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or 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, price, and specific requirements of the solicitation. Such assumptions or exceptions, or failure to identify them in the quote, may render the quote ineligible for award. The quote shall be consistent across all volumes. Any apparent inconsistency between the promised performance and Price must be explained.

Volume 2 – Technical

FACTOR 1 - TECHNICAL

Attachment 1 Product Description The Offeror shall submit the required information and/or documents addressing Attachment Product Description requirements as set forth below:

Table 2 (Product Description Requirements, Pass/Fail Paper Evaluation) Requirement Specification/Standard Documentation Environmental Hardening

All components shall be rated at least to commercial IP67 rating (1 meter for 30 minutes in fresh water). Additional environmental hardening, as documented by third party test data, may be evaluated more favorably.

Vendor shall self-certify by providing third party test data that validates IP67 or greater rating for all system and components.

Interoperability System shall provide voice communications compatibility with the

AN/PRC-163, AN/PRC-167, AN/PRC-

117G, and AN/PRC-152A.

Vendor shall provide system drawings/designs indicating all radio interoperability.

Connectors System shall utilize existing industry standard connectors:

a. Headset downlead that uses the TP- 120/NATO standard (4-pin) to connect to the control unit.

b. 19-pin for 163 (or equivalent) and 167 (or equivalent) radio cables offered in various lengths.

c. AP-136 (or equivalent) 6-pin for 117G and 152A radios offered in various lengths.

d. PALS-compatible mounting hardware for the control unit.

Vendor shall provide system drawings/designs indicating all connectors used.

Simplicity Setup with working radio powered on and configured shall require no more than 3 minutes to make voice communications.

Vendor shall provide training manuals, 1-page user guides, and troubleshooting guides for system and each component.

Multi-Net Shall monitor two nets simultaneously from a single multi-channel radio, while transmitting on one net. When monitoring two nets, audio shall transmit in “split” mode (left/right). When monitoring one net, audio shall transmit in “stereo” mode (both). User shall be

Vendor shall provide system drawings/designs indicating multi-net capabilities.

Requirement Specification/Standard Documentation able to select which net to transmit using a tactile function on the control unit.

Power Source If powered, shall function for no less than 60 hours without replacing or charging the battery source. Power source should be non-proprietary, readily available commercially, and able to be field replaceable within 3 minutes without the use of special tools.

Vendor shall provide system drawings/designs indicating power sources and durations.

Noise Protection

Shall provide the hearing protection from harmful steady state noise of 85dBA or greater, and an impulse noise level of 140dBP or greater.

Vendor shall self-certify by providing third party test data that validates hearing protection.

Configurability Headset shall be capable of wearing in circumaural standalone mode or attached to helmet ARC rails for helmet mount mode. Transition between either mode shall take less than 5 minutes without the use of proprietary tools, and be fully reversable (no permanent modifications).

Vendor shall provide system drawings/designs indicating configurability modes.

PDMs

Offerors shall deliver two (2) Product Demonstration Models (PDM) of each item listed on Attachment 2, Price Worksheet to include: Headset, Control Unit, 19-pin radio cable, and 6-pin radio cable. If an offeror does not submit all required items, the quote will be considered incomplete and may not be evaluated. The PDM(s) shall include any instructions to the wearer as well as any accessories required to fully evaluate the items in deployed, training, and in-garrison administrative environments.

Table 3 (Tabletop PDM Evaluation) Requirement Specification/Standard Evaluation Method

Interoperability Users will evaluate extent to which systems provide voice communications compatibility with the AN/PRC-163, AN/PRC-167, AN/PRC-117G, and AN/PRC-152A. Additional interoperability with mobility intercom systems may be evaluated more favorably.

Government personnel will conduct a tabletop exercise with subject matter experts. The four (4) radios listed will be the only radios used.

Connectors Users will verify connector functions:

a. Headset downlead that uses the TP- 120/NATO standard (4-pin) to connect to the control unit.

b. 19-pin for 163 (or equivalent) and 167 (or equivalent) radio cables offered in various lengths.

c. AP-136 (or equivalent) 6-pin for 117G and 152A radios offered in various lengths.

d. PALS-compatible mounting hardware for the control unit.

Government personnel will conduct a tabletop exercise with subject matter experts. Visual confirmation and function check with the four (4) radios listed will be performed.

Simplicity Users will evaluate simplicity; Setup with working radio powered on and configured shall require no more than 3 minutes to make voice communications.

Systems that are simpler and easier to set up and make communications may be evaluated more favorably.

Government personnel will conduct a tabletop exercise with subject matter experts. Manuals and user guides will be utilized when conducting the tabletop exercise.

Multi-Net Users will verify multi-net capability;

Shall monitor two nets simultaneously from a single multi-channel radio, while transmitting on one net. When monitoring two nets, audio shall transmit in “split” mode (left/right). When monitoring one net, audio shall transmit in “stereo” mode (both). User shall be able to select which net to transmit using a tactile function on the control unit.

Government personnel will conduct a tabletop exercise with subject matter experts. Function checks will be performed to verify multi-net capability.

Power Source Users will evaluate power source functions; If powered, shall function for no less than 60 hours without replacing or charging the battery source. Power source should be non-proprietary, readily available commercially, and able to be field replaceable within 3 minutes without the use of special tools.

Government personnel will conduct a tabletop exercise with subject matter experts. Batteries will be removed and replaced to verify serviceability.

Configurability Users will evaluate configurability;

Headset shall be capable of wearing in circumaural standalone mode or attached to helmet ARC rails for helmet mount mode. Transition between either mode shall take less than 5 minutes without the use of proprietary tools, and be fully reversable (no permanent modifications).

Government personnel will conduct a tabletop exercise with subject matter experts. Headset will be configured for both helmet mount mode on an Ops Core high-cut style ARC rail, as well as cirumaural standalone mode to verify configurability.

Encumbrance/ Comfort

No specific size or weight threshold is established, however systems that provide the same capability in small, lighter, and more streamlined form factors may be evaluated more favorably.

Overall size, integration into body-worn tactical equipment, and level of user encumbrance and comfort will be utilized to determine best value to the government after other pass/fail factors have been evaluated. The system shall be capable of at least four consecutive hours of wear without significant distraction or interference in user duties.

Government personnel will conduct a tabletop exercise with subject matter experts. Field duties such as shouldering weapons, movement across terrain, and moving in and out of seated, kneeling, prone, and standing positions will be simulated.

Volume 3 – Price

FACTOR 2 – PRICE

(a) The offeror shall complete Attachment 2, ELIN Price Worksheet with all applicable pricing information for the 5 year ordering period.

(b) Cost and pricing data are not required. However, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to request other than cost and pricing information should it be necessary to allow the Government to make a fair and reasonable price determination.

(c) The offeror shall identify and fully explain any price anomalies (i.e., unbalanced pricing between ordering years, etc.)

ADDENDUM 52.212-2

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and make award using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 13. Offerors should submit their best quotes and PDMs as the Government intends to award based on initial submissions; however, reserves the right to ask for additional information from Offeror(s) and awarding to that Offeror(s) without providing the same or similar opportunities to other Offerors.

(a) The Government intends to award a single award resulting from this solicitation. However, the Government reserves the right to award All, Some, or None of the ELIN items as indicated in Attachment 2, Price Worksheet and may result in multiple single award contracts. While the Government’s preference is to award complete systems (ELINs A01-A04), it reserves the right to award at the individual item level. The Government may utilize other approaches or combination of approaches resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer(s) conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Where the Government determines award may be advantageous at the item level, they may conduct best value trade-offs at the item level. The Technical Factor is considered to be equal in importance to Price.

(b) EVALUATION CRITERIA

(1) FACTOR 1 –TECHNICAL (Product Description Requirements TABLE 2 and PDMs)

a. Product Description Requirements (Paper Evaluation): With exception to environmental hardening which may be evaluated more favorably if exceeds IP67 requirements, the Government will evaluate whether proposed products meet requirements in accordance with Table 2 on a pass/fail basis. If an Offeror receives a fail, the Government may stop further evaluation including the PDM Tabletop Evaluation and/or price and render the quote ineligible for award.

b. PDMs (Tabletop Exercise Evaluation): The Government will perform a PDM Tabletop Exercise Evaluation to determine whether quoted products meet or exceed requirements in accordance with Table 3. If an Offeror receives a fail in any PDM aspect, the Government may stop further PDM Tabletop evaluation and render the quote ineligible for award.

(2) FACTOR 2: PRICE:

(i) The Government will use FAR 13.106-3 price analysis to determine that proposed FFP prices are fair and reasonable, and review the Price Volume for completeness. The Government may require additional “other than cost and pricing data” prior to award.

The Government will not evaluate price realism. Incomplete and/or unaffordable quotes may be ineligible for award.

(ii) Order year quantities are only estimates for evaluation purposes and not guaranteed. The

Government is not obligated to order at such amounts per order year or cumulatively and the Government may order upwards or downwards, incrementally or in total amounts.

The minimum guarantee for this contract is $10,000.00.

As stated elsewhere, the Government’s preference is to award a single contract for all items listed in Attachment 2, Price Worksheet. However, it may, depending on the evaluation results, award at the item level. Therefore, the Total Evaluated Price (TEP) used in any best value tradeoff determination may be derived at the system and/or item level.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Product Description and Specifications, Dated 26 July 2022 Attachment 2 – ELIN Price Worksheet, Dated 26 July 2022

(End of Summary of Changes)