M67854-13-R-5000-0001_(Amendment_1).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 purposes of this amendment is make the follow ing corrections:

Add the phrase “See section L” on the SF 33, section 9.

Change the due date and time on the SF33, section 9 from 31 Jan 2013 at 12:00 p.m. to 6 Feb 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Change SOW, para 3.4.1 to "9 months after aw ard, the contractor shall deliver the Draft Product Specif ications”.

Change SOW, para 3.5 from “In Process Design Review @ 6 months” to “In Process Design Review @ 9 months”.

Change the solicitation number in Secton L-1.1 from M67854-13-C-5000 to M67854-13-R-5000.

Correcting the administrative error in L-2 for the number of months that the offeror proposal is valid from eight (6) months to six (6) months.

Change SOW, para 3.1 to read "... culminating in the fabrication of tw enty (20) Improved Solar Panels systems, ten (10) panel systems in accordance w ith paragraph 3.1 and ten (10) panel systems in accordance w ith paragraph 3.2. ..."

To add the government responses to questions from industry.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 17

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 29-Jan-2013

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 M67854-13-R-5000

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Dec-2012

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 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

28-Jan-2013

CODE

MARCORSYSCOM - PG15 GTES

ATTN: CLIFTON MAXWELL

2200 LESTER ST.

QUANTICO VA 22134

M67854 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

M67854-13-R-5000

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 31-Jan-2013 12:00 PM to 06-Feb-2013 02:00 PM.

The depository location See section L has been added.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work

Improved Solar Panels

Prepared by

Product Manager - Expeditionary Power Systems

Marine Corps Systems Command

1.0 SCOPE.

The USMC has identified a future need for Improved Solar Panels in support of its man-portable

Solar Power Adaptors for Communications Equipment System (SPACES) and its man-transportable Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy Networks Systems (GREENS). This

Statement of Work defines the effort required to deliver this capability both technically and affordably in greater detail for future development and transition to production (separate contract). The desired attributes for this capability are defined in the associated Purchase

Description.

The contractor shall provide the requisite program management and technical effort to define and demonstrate the stated capability. This program will be executed in a stepped fashion in order to refine the concept, layout, and eventual configuration while reducing risk.

This acquisition embraces the use of the contractor's configuration management to the maximum extent possible, along with the vendor’s product information and documentation to the greatest extent possible.

The contractor shall be responsible to establish, maintain, and deliver an item that has been proposed, accepted, and verified by the Government.

The contractor is responsible for providing all material, services, and necessary support documentation needed to complete the tasks identified in this SOW.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

The following documents specified form a part of this SOW to the extent specified herein. The most recent revision of the referenced document at the time of contract shall be used unless otherwise specified. In the event of conflict between the applicable documents and this SOW, the SOW shall take precedence. Nothing in this document supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. The following Military Standards and

Specifications shall have Mandatory Compliance during this contract, where applicable.

MIL-STD-129 Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

MIL-STD-130 Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property

MIL-STD-882 Standard Practice for System Safety

MIL-STD-2073-1 DoD Standard Practice for Military Packaging

MIL-STD-1472 Design Criteria for Human Engineering

3.0 TECHNICAL APPROACH.

This program is structured as follows:

3.1 Design/Fabrication: The design portion of the program that is anticipated will consist of requirements definition, trade-off analysis, and affordability assessment, followed by conceptual design for two specific sizes of Improved Solar Panel models to address the proposed capabilities of the Purchase Description, culminating in the fabrication of twenty (20) Improved Solar Panels systems, ten (10) panel systems in accordance with paragraph 3.1 and ten (10) panel systems in accordance with paragraph 3.2. Any contractor specific testing shall be accomplished during this period of time. The contractor shall deliver all items capable of meeting the contractor’s proposed Product Specification, as well as all Critical Performance Parameters of the Purchase

Description. With delivery, the contractor personnel shall train Government personnel on operation and maintenance of the system.

3.2 System Testing. The contractor shall conduct in-house or third-party component and system level testing of the packaged Improved Solar panels to demonstrate power production across a full spectrum of notional sun angles and ambient temperatures.

3.3 System Electrical Connections. The Improved Solar Panels shall be delivered with plug-in compatibility with USMC SPACES and GREENS without any required modification to the

SPACES or GREENS systems. Government furnished SPACES or GREENS will not be provided under this contract.

3.4 Technical Data.

3.4.1 Product Specification. The contractor shall develop, maintain, update (as required), and deliver a Product Specifications of each model of Improved Solar Panels, that describes the technical and functional performance of each model. At 9 months after award, the contractor shall deliver the Draft Product Specifications. Updated Product Specification shall be delivered with the final items.

3.4.2 Affordability and Producibility Assessment. The contractor shall conduct and deliver an

Affordability and Producibility assessment of the Improved Solar Panels for both models, documenting design, component, and trade-offs that drive parts and system cost, life cycle operational cost, and shall include fully burdened cost of energy. Results to date shall be briefed at each meeting/review, and all data, analysis and findings shall be incorporated in each delivered report. Government assumptions for cost factors will be provided at start of work meeting. A final assessment report shall be delivered with the units.

3.4.3 Operations and Maintenance Quick Sheet. This single page job-aid, in contractor format, shall describe set-up, operation, troubleshooting and any maintenance instructions for use by test personnel. This job-aid shall be delivered in paper and electronic format concurrent with the

Improved Solar Panels.

3.4.4 Test Report. The contractor shall provide a test report of efforts accomplished in testing of the solar panels. A draft of this report shall be provided 30 days prior to delivery of the

Improved Solar Panels, and final report shall be provided with the panels.

3.4.5 Monthly Progress Reports. For the life of the contract, the contractor shall provide monthly progress reports detailing technical progress, cost obligation/expenditure reporting, and upcoming planned efforts. These shall be in contractor format and submitted via email no later than 10 days following the end of each month to the Contracting Officers Representative.

3.4.5 Design & Fabrication Report. With delivery of the Improved Solar Panels, the contractor shall provide a detailed Final Report of efforts accomplished during the program. This shall be in contractor format, submitted as a MS Word document to the Contracting Officers

Representative.

3.5 Meetings.

The contractor shall attend or host the following meetings no less than prescribed below:

Purpose Frequency Locations

Base Contract - Post Award / Start of work Meeting Once Quantico VA

Base Contract - In Process Design Review @ 9 months Once Contractor

Base Contract - Delivery/Test Review @ 12 months Once Quantico VA

3.6 Government Furnished Equipment. The Government will provide one SPACES solar panel and one GREENS Integrated Solar Panel Case Assembly (one GREENS solar panel system) at the Post Award/Start of Work Meeting.

3.7 Government Furnished Materials/Information. The Government will not provide any other materials or information outside of the SOW or PD Addendum for the conduct of this effort.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS FROM INDUSTRY

Questions from industry

Question/Issue/Response Governments Response

Is a fee allowed, and if so what are the acceptable limits?

No, the contract type is a firmed fixed fee, offeror must developed there proposals within the $750,000 threshold that is stated in the solicitation.

We would like to clarify the following:

The solicitation indicates that project award size will be $750,000 and that the

$750,000 needs to encompass a proposal for both ISP-G and ISP-S? In addition two awardees will be selected for $1.5M total and both awardees will be working on both ISP-G and ISP-S (it is not that a total of $1.5M is available, $750,000 for ISP-G and $750,000 for ISP-S?

It is planned to make two awards for $750,000 each.

Each awardee is expected to work on both the ISP-S and the ISP-G.

On those Mil-STD-810G test, do you have any preference on where we should conduct those tests? Since our solar panels are UL certified (underwriter laboratory, like Sanyo HIT panels), some of the tests are very similar to mil-STD- 810G. How can we convert those tests into mil-STD-810G?

Mil-Std-810G contains tests that will be performed to ensure that the system meets the requirement. It is not a requirement for the offeror to perform these specific tests.

Solicitation text says responses are to be delivered to 2201A Willis Street, the cover page says 2200 Lester. Which is correct?

The Government will post an amendment change the cover sheet to reflect the address stated in Section L.

Page 1 Paragraph 9 of Solicitation states sealed offers are due on 31 Jan 2013 at

12:00 pm. On page 49 conflicts with due date/time as 6 Feb 2013 at by 2:00 pm.

Which is correct?

The Government will post an amendment to reflect the due date/time as 6 Feb 2013 at by 2:00 pm.

Regarding marking every page -

SOLICITATION is “M67854-13-C-

5000”. That contradicts M67854-13-R-

5000. Is the R the correct letter for marking or “C”?.

The Government will post an amendment to reflect the M67854-13-R-5000 in section L-1.1

On page 50 the solicitation states the offer needs to be valid for “eight (6) months”. Can you clarify?

The Government will post an amendment to reflect that the Offerer's proposal shall be valid for a period of six (6) months.

For the 10 deliverable panels for SPACES we assume that 10 mats are required. For

GREENS, we assume that 10 deliverables units, 10 x X mats (if X mats are required to achieve the 440-500 W target). We assume that in total, the equivalent of 10

+10X integrated mats will be delivered. Is this correct?

No. An ISP-S shall contain 2 panels. 10 ISP-S systems shall be delivered. The number of panels in an ISP-G is not defined by the requirement but 10 systems shall be delivered.

The current SPACES product is listed as 62 watt (20v at 3100mA) / (40v at 1600mA).

It is going to be difficult to get to the desired form factor because solar cells smaller than 5” are just not available so available “footprint” really limits the voltage output. For the proposed SPACES replacement what is the minimum acceptable open circuit voltage (per panel)?

The SPACES controller can accept 9-36VDC from solar input.

CLIN 0003AB (Section F, page 30) states 9 months after award for Design Review and SOW Para. 3.5 states 6 months.

The Government will post an amendment to change SOW Para 3.5 from 6 months to 9 months.

CLIN 0002AA shows Draft Product Specification due 9 months after award, but Paragraph 3.4.1 of the SOW states

Draft due 6 months after award.

The Government will post an amendment to change SOW Para 3.4.1. from 6 months to 9 months.

What is the current daily energy production for SPACES, and what are the assumed parameters within this value (i.e.

latitude, time of year, solar intensity).

The Government will not provide this information. A SPACES panel will be provided as government furnished equipment during the design phase to allow offerors to do their own comparison.

Is the lightweight stand part of the stowage volume?

No.

What is meant by: maintaining maximum operational efficiency while deployed on

“an individual on the move”?

Maxiumim efficiency should be maintained in any operational configuration.

Do you intend to generate power during transport?

Yes, it is desired to be used both in stationary and on the move.

For operational life, is there a breakdown with regards to stowed life, and life in the field generating power?

It is desired that both stowed life and life while in use be maximized.

What are the assumed parameters within the daily energy production value (i.e.

latitude, time of year, solar intensity).

The Government will not provide this information. A GREENS panel will be provided as government furnished equipment during the design phase to allow offerors to do their own comparison.

The threshold weight for any single component of the ISP-G is listed at 88lbs.

Would a design be in compliance if each single component was less than 88 lbs, but multiple components were placed in a larger transport / shipping case that exceeded this threshold?

Yes

It is required without need for electrical ….. My question is can we have a controller to build into the panel so that power voltage will be the same as current system. The built-in a controller will be integrated into the panel. Therefore, it will be no wire or additional plug-in outside the panel. Is it acceptable?

Yes, an offeror can build a controller into the panel.

Requirement 3.1.6 on page 16 specifies a desire for the storage volume not to exceed that of the current SPACES panel system.

If the dimensions listed on page 13 under the key panel characteristics are correct, and if the SPACES figure shown on page

13 is accurate, it appears that folding the

18 panels (6 by 3 panels) would exceed the maximum folded thickness dimension of

1.4 inches. Please clarify.

It is desired and a data requirement that the ISP-S, when stowed, not exceed the given dimensions for the current SPACES panel.

Requirement 3.1.6 on page 16 specifies a desire for the storage volume not to exceed that of the current SPACES panel system.

If the dimensions listed on page 13 under the key panel characteristics are correct, and if the SPACES figure shown on page

13 is accurate, then the folded versus unfolded length and width dimensions do not appear consistent. Please clarify.

It is desired and not a data requirement that the ISP-S, when stowed, not exceed the given dimensions for the current SPACES panel.

Requirement 3.2.15 on page 16 states that the ISP-G must have a shipping foot print able to fit within a standard pallet dimensions (48 inch x 40 inch). The key panel characteristics for the existing

GREENS panel case lists the Packaged for transport dimensions as 35.5” x 66”. Does the existing GREENS panel case fit on a standard palette? Please clarify.

No, it does not.

Requirement 3.1.15 states a desire to beat

$15.00 per Watt for ISP –S. Is there a similar desired price to beat for ISP-G?

There is not a specific cost for the ISP-G, however, cost in volume manufacturing should be minimized.

Is the $15/W requirement for both

GREENS and SPACES or just SPACES.

In the body, it is only mentioned as a requirement for SPACES?

There is not a specific cost for the ISP-G, however, cost in volume manufacturing should be minimized.

As part of our proposal submitted by Feb.

th , do we need to provide the job-aid document referenced in the Operations and

Maintenance Quick Sheet? Or is this something provided as deliverables in the program

"This job-aid shall be delivered in paper and electronic format concurrent with the Improved Solar Panels."

Although it is desired that the ISP-G be a plug-in replacement for the current

GREENS solar panels, would you consider a different form factor and mounting system for the ISP, and different panels if there was value to do soand different panels if there was value to do so, and the solution met the production performance and watt/pound performance parameters?

The desire is for the connection to the controller to be a plug-in replacement. Form factor and mounting system are subject to the offeror's design

It is desired that the ISP-G be able to withstand winds up to 50mph. If a module could withstand 125psf for both up and down loads, i.e high snow and wind loads, would that be of value? Is there value in the panels being able to support the weight of a man or woman?

Offeror's may propose value added characteristics that are not specified within the Performance Description.

Has the team reviewed the Accelerated Lifetime Testing performed by the

National Renewable Energy Laboratory to understand failure modes of typical solar modules and panels?, NREL "Test-to- Failure of Crystalline Silicon Modules", Peter Hacke, Has the ISP-G been subject to any of these failure modes i.e. 1)

Severe cell shunting, 2) Localized silicon nitride decomposition, 3) Localized bubbles and delamination, 4) Oxidation of the interconnect metallization and bussing, 5) Si-Ag metallization interface peeling/delamination or 6) Backsheet burns, and has this been a concern?

No

Does the 155lb weight reflect the weight of 2 solar panels and the panel case, or 88 lbs? Does either number reflect the weight of the packaging?

155 lbs is the weight of the GREENS solar panel system as packaged. The 88lb requirement is for individual components of the ISP-G.

For performer performance, other than questionnaire, can we provide additional information in the body of the text (i.e. can we augment with other information)? Will it count towards the page count?

Any additional past performance information, other than the maximum of three past performance questionaires, will count against the vendor's proposal page count.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS

L-1.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

L-1.1. INTRODUCTION

a. Offerors shall not submit more than one (1) offer in response to this solicitation.

b. A concise and comprehensive proposal is required. Organization, clarity, accuracy of information, relevance, and completeness are of prime importance. The proposal shall be complete and clear in all respects without the need for additional explanation or information.

The proposal shall be in sufficient detail and scope to permit the Government to evaluate it with respect to the evaluation factors specified in Section M of this solicitation.

c. Unnecessarily elaborate proposals beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal are not desired. Offerors shall confine their submission to essential matters, sufficient to define their offer, and provide an adequate basis for evaluation. Likewise, Offerors are cautioned against general, vague, or unsubstantiated statements, which prevent or render difficult the Government’s evaluation of the proposal. Statements such as "will comply," or

"noted and understood" without supporting narrative to define compliance are not acceptable.

Moreover, the Government will not assume that an Offeror possesses any capability, understanding, and/or commitment that is not specifically delineated and supported in its respective proposal.

d. The Offeror shall not include classified material in any proposal section.

PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION FOR AWARD MUST ADDRESS

THE FULL SCOPE OF THE SOLICITATION. PROPOSALS, WHICH ADDRESS ONLY

PART OF THE SOLICITATION WILL BE CONSIDERED UNACCEPTABLE.

A CEILING ON THE NUMBER OF PAGES IN THE PROPOSAL HAS BEEN IMPOSED,

AS INDICATED IN THE SECTIONS BELOW. IN THE EVENT THAT AN OFFEROR

EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM PAGE LIMITATIONS PROVIDED BELOW, THE

GOVERNMENT WILL ONLY EVALUATE THE PAGES THAT COMPLY WITH THE

MAXIMUM NUMBER PRESCRIBED (STARTING WITH PAGE ONE AND

CONTINUING UNTIL THE MAXIMUM NUMBER IS REACHED) FOR THE

RESPECTIVE VOLUME. ALL PAGES, OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL, IN EXCESS OF

THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PAGES STATED WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.

AS PRESCRIBED BY 52.215-1, THE GOVERNMENT MAY AWARD ON THE BASIS OF

INITIAL OFFERS RECEIVED, WITHOUT DISCUSSION. THEREFORE, EACH

INITIAL OFFER SHOULD CONTAIN THE OFFEROR’S BEST TERMS FROM A

BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL STANDPOINT.

Sealed offers for the supplies/service to be provided shall be hand-carried or express mailed

(facsimile offers not accepted) to the below address by 6 February 2013 at 2:00 P.M. Eastern

Standard Time. Any proposal received after this date and time will be considered a late submission. Proposals shall be valid for a period of at least six (6) months from the submittal due date.

Offeror’s shall prominently mark all containers used for delivery of proposals with the following:

“SOLICITATION M67854-13-R-5000”

For FEDEX, Hand-Carry, UPS, etc:

Commander

Marine Corps Systems Command

Materiel Management

2201A Willis Street

Quantico, VA 22134-6050

Attn: Captain Clifton Maxwell, CT 025, 703-432-3616

L-1.2 QUESTIONS

Questions about the solicitation documents are due by 8 January 2013 at 2:00 P.M. Eastern

Standard Time to clifton.maxwell@usmc.mil in the following table format. Please do not bundle multiple questions into one. Questions received after the above time and date will not be included in the provided response. Additionally, all questions shall be via E-mail. Government responses will be posted on www.fbo.gov. (Federal Business Opportunities website).

Document/Section Paragraph Question/Issue/Concern

General Issue

Solicitation

SOW

Performance Spec

Other

L-2.0 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS

This request for proposals is written in the Uniform Contract Format described in FAR 15.204-1.

The Government advises prospective Offerors to read the terms and conditions of the model contract carefully. Proposals shall be prepared using “Times New Roman” 12 point font style on

8½ x 11 inch white paper. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font style not less than 8 point. Foldouts are not allowed. Margins shall be 1 inch on all sides. All material submitted may be single-spaced. Offerors shall ensure that each page provides identification of the submitting Offeror in the header or footer. Number all pages sequentially.

Offeror shall include one electronic “soft” copy (one copy of the business volume and one copy of the technical volume on separate discs) of the full proposal using the Microsoft Office for

Windows suite of applications, submitted on CD-ROM, formatted for a personal computer.

Price breakdown shall include completed MS Excel spreadsheets with formulae intact.

Schedules will be in MS Project or compatible format. Delivery of process flows may be in hard copy if not compatible with the above software.

Proposals shall be valid for a period of at least six (6) months.

NOTE: In the event that there is a conflict between the written hard copy of the proposal and the electronic “soft” copy of the proposal, the written hard copy will take precedence.

L-2.1 ORGANIZATION OF THE PROPOSAL

mailto:clifton.maxwell@usmc.mil http://www.fbo.gov/

Each Offeror must submit their proposal materials in three-ring, binders. Individual sections shall be removable and replaceable to the volumes. Each volume shall contain a title page, table of contents, and list of tables and figures for that volume. Use tab separators to separate required sections within a volume. The title page, table of contents, list of tables and figures, and tab separators do not count against page count. Number all pages sequentially. Only material allocated to a specific section shall be in that section. Business and Technical Volumes shall be submitted in separate binders. An original and six (6) copies of the Technical Volume, as well as an original and one (1) copy of the Business Volume, shall be provided. All copies of the

Technical Volume may be submitted in one binder as opposed to seven (7) separate binders.

Offerors shall provide in each volume a Table of Contents and Acronym List. The Technical

Volume shall include a Non-Price Factor Cross-Reference Matrix showing the proposal paragraph number where an evaluator will find the detailed discussion of the non-price factors.

The Table of Contents, Acronym List and the Non-Price Factor Cross-Reference Matrix will not be included as part of the page count. The following instructions apply to the format:

Table 1

Part Content Page Limit

Executive

Summary

Letter of Transmittal and Executive Summary 5 Pages*

Part I Model Contract - Sections A – K None

Part II Pricing None

Part III Past Performance 3 Pages*

Part IV Technical Volume 20 Pages*

*In the event an Offeror provides a proposal that is printed or copied double-sided on paper pursuant to FAR clause 52.204-4, each side of the paper shall represent one page.

The following instructions apply to the format:

Business Volume:

Letter of Transmittal / Executive Summary: This section shall include the Offeror’s Letter of

Transmittal, along with a brief summary of the Offeror’s capability to accomplish the requirements of the contract. Any exceptions, deviations, and/or waivers taken to any aspect of the RFP shall be identified in the Letter of Transmittal.

Part I. This part shall include the model contract information for Sections A – K, to include one signed and completed copy of the Standard Form 33, acknowledging any solicitation amendments, signed by a person authorized to enter into the proposed contract on behalf of the Offeror. This part also shall include a completed Section B.

Part II. This part shall contain all cost/price data that will allow the Government to conduct an adequate price analysis. This part shall also contain the Offeror’s Small/Small

Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan (no plan is required if Offeror is a small business), the executed Certification identified in L-2.2 Part II Pricing, and any other information requested under Part II Business approach below.

Technical Volume:

Part III. Past Performance

Part IV. This part shall explain the Offeror’s ability to meet or exceed the requirements stated in Part IV of Section L-2.2 of this solicitation. The volume shall not include any cost/pricing data.

L-2.2 CONTENT OF THE PROPOSAL

The following instructions are provided for the relevant portions of the proposal:

Part I. Model Contract. The Offeror shall agree to the terms and conditions of the model contract of this solicitation that consists of RFP Sections A - K, including all documents, exhibits, and attachments. The submission of these items in accordance with the instructions will, upon acceptance by the Government, contractually bind the Government and the Contractor to the terms and conditions of the model contract.

(1) The Business Volume shall include a completed, signed original copy of the entire solicitation (Sections A through K), with all appropriate “fill-ins” completed. (NOTE: On the first page of this volume, the Offeror shall certify that the proposal has been prepared completely consistent with the terms and conditions of the solicitation. Any exceptions, deviations, and/or waivers shall render the Offeror’s proposal unacceptable to the Government. As provided below, Offerors must certify that their respective offer provided in response to solicitation

M67854-13-R-5000 does not take any exception to, deviate from or otherwise request a waiver for any of the requirements delineated in solicitation M67854-13-R-5000.

(2) The price proposal shall include a firm-fixed unit price for each separately priced CLIN in

SECTION B in the format provided for each CLIN.

(3) It is expected that this contract will be awarded based upon a determination that there is adequate price competition; therefore, the Offeror is not required to submit or certify cost or pricing data with its proposal. If, after receipt of the proposals, the Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition does not exist, the Offeror shall provide certified cost or pricing data as requested by the Contracting Officer.

Part II. Pricing. All dollar amounts provided in a completed Section B shall be rounded to the nearest dollar.

Price proposals in excess of $750,000 will be considered noncompliant and will not be considered for award.

Offerors are hereby notified that the CLIN pricing submitted in their respective proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria delineated in Section M of the RFP.

Element Business Volume Material Submission

Organization Provide an organization chart of the company (need to include name, phone and email of individuals), cognizant DCMA, DCAA, and

DFAS payment office.

Pricing The Offerors shall provide the unit and extended prices, in a completed Section B as well as an MS Excel spreadsheet. In the event of a conflict between Section B and the spreadsheet, the pricing at Section B shall take precedence.

Part III. Past Performance The offeror shall demonstrate relevant past performance or affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance. To demonstrate past performance, the offeror shall identify a maximum of THREE (3) of its most relevant contracts or efforts within the past three years, and provide any other information the offeror considers relevant to the requirements of the solicitation. Offerors should provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the relevance of the contracts or efforts to the requirements of the solicitation.

Relevance is defined as contracts that are similar in size, scope, complexity, and cost/price. The contracts or efforts will be evaluated in the aggregate in order to allow offerors who may not have the entire scope, magnitude, and complexity of the requirement under one individual contract to still be considered acceptable if experience with the full scope, magnitude, and complexity of the requirement can be demonstrated within the allotted number of contracts or efforts as described above. Only a set of up to three contracts or efforts shall be submitted.

Ensure that accurate and concise information is provided for each contract or effort, whether the data is for the prime or the subcontractor, including:

Title of Contract, Contract Number, and Sponsoring Organization, Name, mailing address, telephone and email address for the Technical POC or COR and Contracting

Officer;

Type of Contract, Value, Award and Completion Dates; Brief description of the services performed, problems identified and corrective action taken, awards/recognition received;

and

Cure/Show Cause notices received, and reasons.

Offerors are advised that the Government may use and evaluate independently obtained past performance data such as Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and Past

Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) as well as and in addition to all recent and relevant past performance data provided by the Offeror. Moreover, since the Government may not necessarily interview all of the sources provided by the Offeror. Furthermore, the Government does not assume the duty to search for data to explain or remedy any inconsistencies it finds in the information provided by the Offeror. The burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information remains with the Offeror.

For each contract of relevant work above, the Offeror shall provide a Past Performance

Questionnaire as provided in Section J (Attachment 2). The Offeror shall send out, and track the completion of, the Past Performance Questionnaires to each of the Offeror’s

Governments/Commercial Points of Contact (POCs). Any completed Past Performance

Questionnaires must be submitted directly from the Offeror's Governments/Commercial POCs to the Government not later than the closing date of the solicitation. Each of the Offeror’s POCs shall email its completed Past Performance Questionnaire directly to the contract specialist at clifton.maxwell@usmc.mill.

Part IV. Technical This part shall explain the Offeror's ability to meet or exceed the factors delineated in the Performance Description. The volume shall not include any cost/pricing data.

The Technical Volume shall include a Cross–Reference Matrix showing the proposal paragraph number where an evaluator will find the detailed discussion of the requirements listed in the Performance Description. The Offeror shall provide data to substantiate their product meets or exceeds the requirements of the Performance Description. It is permissible to submit the substantiating data on a CD-ROM and will not be counted against the page limitations set forth in Section L. Substantiating data in excess of page limit shall be limited to technical drawings, photographs, test reports, and product specification sheets. The offeror shall identify any “value-added” features that will contribute to the overall accomplishment of the Improved Solar Panel

(ISP) program. These elements shall be quantified from the standpoint of improvements to configuration change, performance, cost reduction, innovative business strategies, or other measures the offeror believes will contribute to program execution.

L-3.0 INTENT TO INCORPORATE CONTRACTOR’S TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

All or part of the successful Offeror’s technical proposal may be incorporated in any contract resulting from this solicitation. Moreover, the successful Offeror’s technical proposal may be incorporated by reference. Nothing contained in the successful Offeror’s technical proposal shall constitute a waiver to any other requirement of the contract. In the event of any conflict between the successful Offeror’s technical proposal and other requirement of the contract, the conflict shall be resolved in accordance with the Order of Precedence clause. (FAR 52.215-8)

The successful Offeror will provide, as necessary, any updated technical proposal changes that reflect the results/responses to any items of clarification and/or discussions.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number APR 2008

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2004

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 mailto:clifton.maxwell@usmc.mil

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firmed Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation.

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52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

Captain Clifton Maxwell at clifton.maxwell@usmc.mil.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

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