N0002414R5353_0006.pdf

N0002414NR42054

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 are to: (1) Answ er bidder's questions as Enclosure 1 to this amendment and revise the RFP accordingly;

and (2) Update clauses throughout the RFP.

The answ ers to all bidder's questions w ill be mailed out separately on 7 November 2014 to potential Offerors w ho have completed the RFP Classified Material Request Form and signed the certif ication found under Attachment J-13 Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement in accordance w ith the RFP.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 39

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 07-Nov-2014

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 N00024-14-R-5353

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-Aug-2014

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

07-Nov-2014

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NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (HQ)

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WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-2040

N00024 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

Item(s) 0002 - The data to be furnished hereunder shall be prepared in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423, Exhibit(s) A, B, C, D and E, attached hereto.

HQ C-2-0026 FIRST ARTICLE (CONTRACTOR TESTING) (NAVSEA) (SEP 1990)

(a) For the purpose of this contract, the "First Article" is synonymous with the terms "preproduction model(s) and "preproduction equipment".

(b) The First Article shall conform in every respect to the requirements of this contract and shall be fully tested by the Contractor at its own expense to determine compliance with said requirements. The production equipment shall be manufactured with tools, material and methods which are the same as or representative of the tools, material and methods which were used to manufacture the First Article.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

Document type means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Local processing office (LPO) is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall--

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this Web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via Web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s).

Invoice and Receiving Report Combo, Cost Voucher

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable document type(s). Note: If a “Combo” document type is identified but not supportable by the Contractor's business systems, an “Invoice” (stand-alone) and “Receiving Report” (stand-alone) document type may be used instead.)

(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

See Section E

(Contracting Officer: Insert inspection and acceptance locations or “Not applicable”.)

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table* Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC TBD Issue By DoDAAC N00024 Admin DoDAAC TBD Inspect By DoDAAC TBD Ship To Code TBD Ship From Code TBD Mark For Code TBD Service Approver (DoDAAC) TBD Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) TBD Accept at Other DoDAAC TBD LPO DoDAAC TBD DCAA Auditor DoDAAC TBD

Other DoDAAC(s) TBD

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information or “See schedule” if multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, or “Not applicable.”)

(4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the email address identified below in the “Send Additional Email Notifications” field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

To be filled in at award

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable email addresses or “Not applicable.”)

(g) WAWF point of contact. (1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

Margaret Morgan at (202) 781-4815 or margaret.morgan@navy.mil

(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988.

(End of clause)

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by full text:

52.209-3 FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL -- CONTRACTOR TESTING (SEP 1989) - ALTERNATE II (SEP 1989)

(a) The Contractor shall test 1 unit(s) of Lot/Item 0201, 0202, 0203, and 0204 as specified in this contract. At least 14 calendar days before the beginning of first article tests, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the Government may witness the tests.

(b) The Contractor shall submit the first article test report within (to be filled in at Option Exercise date) calendar days from the date of this contract to PEO IWS 2.0 marked "FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT: Contract No. TBD, Lot/Item No. (to be filled in at Option Exercise date) " Within 20 calendar days after the Government receives the test report, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.

(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall repeat any or all first article tests. After each request for additional tests, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall then conduct the tests and deliver another report to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall take action on this report within the time specified in paragraph

(b) above. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule, or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.

(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article report on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.

(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, and if the approved first article is not consumed or destroyed in testing, the Contractor may deliver the approved first article as part of the contract quantity if it meets all contract requirements for acceptance.

(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) above, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.

(g) Before first article approval, the Contracting Officer may, by written authorization, authorize the Contractor to acquire specific materials or components or to commence production to the extent essential to meet the delivery schedules. Until first article approval is granted, only costs for the first article and costs incurred under this authorization are allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. If first article tests reveal deviations from contract requirements, the Contractor shall, at the location designated by the Government, make the required changes or replace all items produced under this contract at no change in the contract price.

(h) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the offeror/contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The offeror/contractor may request a waiver.

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JULY 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause. Such a concern is ``not dominant in its field of operation'' when it does not exercise a controlling or major influence on a national basis in a kind of business activity in which a number of business concerns are primarily engaged. In determining whether dominance exists, consideration shall be given to all appropriate factors, including volume of business, number of employees, financial resources, competitive status or position, ownership or control of materials, processes, patents, license agreements, facilities, sales territory, and nature of business activity.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts--

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code can be found at http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing a product which it does not manufacture itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting office in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

The Contractor represents that it ( ) is, ( ) is not a small business concern under NAICS Code 334511- assigned to contract number TBD.

(Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title).

The following have been deleted:

52.209-3 First Article Approval--Contractor Testing SEP 1989

The following included by reference have been revised:

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small

Business Concerns

JAN 2011

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns MAY 2014 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan JUL 2013 52.219-9 Alt II Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JULY 2013) Alternate II OCT 2001 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUL 2014 52.245-1 Government Property APR 2012 52.245-1 Alt I Government Property (Apr 2012) Alternate I APR 2012 252.219-7003 (Dev) Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DOD Contracts)

(Deviation 2013-O0014)

SEP 2013

252.225-7004 Report of Intended Performance Outside the United States and Canada--Submission after Award

OCT 2010

252.225-7009 Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Articles Containing Specialty Metals

JUN 2013

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2014)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334511.

(2) The small business size standard is 750.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless--

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business).This provision applies to solicitations that--

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations using funds appropriated in fiscal years 2008, 2009, 2010, or 2012.

(vi) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance – Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(viii) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(ix) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(x) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xi) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xiv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xvi) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xvii) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $79,507, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $79,507 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xviii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xix) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xx) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran--Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxi) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and --

(2) The following certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

(Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

(i) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(ii) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(iii) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(iv) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA– Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(v) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(vi) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

CLASSIFIED MATERIAL

There are two classified attachments at the SECRET/US Only level to the solicitation. Offerors seeking access to the classified attachments must completely fill out the "RFP Classified Material Request Form” within seven (7) business days of receipt of RFP N00024-14-R-5353. Completed forms are to be submitted to Amy Arabucki at amy.arabucki@navy.mil with a copy to peggy.davidson@nrl.navy.mil and nicole.gerow@navy.mil. Once approved, the Government will mail a classified CD/DVD to the Offeror.

GENERAL

The Government desires to procure hardware, firmware, software, and data required to develop, fabricate, integrate, test, evaluate, and sustain an Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare (AOEW) Active Mission Payload (AMP).

This AOEW AMP shall be integrated with existing Electronic Warfare (EW) systems to meet requirements specified in the AOEW AMP System Scope Document (SSD) provided as Government Furnished Information (GFI) described on Attachment J-4. The AOEW AMP shall be developed to integrate onto an MH-60R and MH-60S as the host platform for fleet introduction of the AOEW AMP capability. AOEW decoys will provide an improved EW capability to Navy vessels to defend against legacy and emerging anti-ship missile threats. The AMP will be integrated with United States Navy Surface EW systems including AN/SLQ-32 variants (SEWIP Blocks 2 and 3), Nulka, and any future decoys via external interfaces with the host platform and AN/SLQ-32 both with and without Soft Kill Coordinator Subsystem (SKCS). Minimum modifications to existing systems (e.g. the host platform, AN/SLQ-32, and/or the ship’s Combat Management System (CMS)) will be required and changes will require Government approval. The proposed technical approach must demonstrate how system design methodologies incorporate Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that allow for technology insertion of market driven technological improvements as well as developing systems using modular design concepts. Offerors are encouraged to demonstrate their ability to provide innovative approaches toward achieving and sustaining the requirements of this solicitation while demonstrating their ability to support all requirements of the SOW Attachment J-1 from Preliminary Design through delivery of Engineering Development Models (EDMs) and Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) units that meet the SOW Attachment J-1 requirements. Offerors should use the information contained within this Request for Proposal (RFP) including Section L and Section M to formulate their response.

Please note that pursuant to FAR 52.215-1, the Government intends to award a contract on the basis of a proposal submission without conducting discussions with Offerors, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary (see paragraph (4) of FAR 52.215-1 (f)). Each Offeror shall submit only one proposal which represents its best approach to meeting the requirements of the solicitation. Only one offer will be accepted from each Offeror. No alternative proposals will be accepted by the Government. Therefore, the Offerors proposal shall contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Offeror is required to submit a proposal which is sufficiently detailed and complete to fully demonstrate understanding of, compliance with, and for substantiating the validity of stated claims of all requirements of this RFP. The proposal shall contain only material directly related to this acquisition. The Government may contact any or all or a limited number of Offerors with questions concerning their proposals as permitted under FAR Part 15.

The Government contemplates award to one (1) Offeror a single prime contract containing a Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) CLIN and associated data CLIN for the Preliminary Design of the AOEW AMP to the Offeror with the requisite facilities and capabilities to design, fabricate, construct, and deliver an AOEW AMP system. Items 0101- 0103, 0201-0207, and 0301-0311 will be Option Items.

General statements such as “the Offeror understands,” “the Offeror can or will comply with the requirements,” “standard procedures will be used,” “well-known techniques will be used,” or statements that merely paraphrase the RFP in whole or in part do not constitute compliance with the requirements for proposal content. Offerors should assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror’s proposals. Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known (such as data or services previously submitted or performed for the Government), cannot be considered as part of the proposal unless actually included in the proposal. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in proposals. Failure to conform to all requirements of this solicitation may form the basis for rejection of the proposal.

GUIDELINES FOR CONTENT

A legible, neat, orderly and comprehensive proposal is required. Elaborate brochures or artwork, expensive paper or bindings, or expensive visual or presentation aids beyond those sufficient to present a complete and comprehensive proposal are unnecessary. The use of brochures shall be minimized and if used will be included in the page count.

An Offeror’s proposal shall be sufficiently detailed to enable Government evaluation board members to make a thorough evaluation and to arrive at a sound determination as to whether or not the prospective Offeror will be able to perform in accordance with the stated requirements.

The Offeror’s proposal shall be sufficiently specific, detailed and complete as to clearly demonstrate that the Offeror has a comprehensive approach to the total technical requirements, the SOW Attachment J-1 and solicitation requirements. In addition, the proposal must demonstrate that the Offeror:

Understands the goals of the AOEW AMP program, Understands the AOEW AMP engineering and capability requirements, and

Understands and have the capability to execute all portions of the SOW Attachment J-1.

Prime contractors shall require their major subcontractors (with contract value of $12.5 million or greater for the base CLINs and all options) to submit their cost/price proposal information (Volume VI) directly to the Procuring Contracting Officer. Proposal content, packaging, and delivery requirements shall be flowed down from the Prime to the sub-contractors and the sub-contractor shall identify the prime contractor he is associated with on the cover of the cost/price proposal volume. Additionally, the sub-contractor shall identify a point of contact, address, and telephone number for each physical location where the work will be performed.

Table: L-3-1. Proposal Page Limitations

Volume Title Page Limit Total Copies

I

Introduction (Unclassified)

• Tab A: Cover Letter**

• Tab B: Table of Contents**

• Tab C: Executive Summary

4 Unclassified softcopies 8 Unclassified hardcopies

IIA

Technical Approach (Classified):

• Tab D: System Performance Approach and Analysis**

• Tab E: System Description**

4 Classified softcopies 8 Classified hardcopies

IIB

Technical Approach (Unclassified):

• Tab F: Technical Plans, Schedule and

Structure Unlimited

4 Unclassified softcopies 8 Unclassified hardcopies

III

Management Approach (Unclassified)

• Tab G: Engineering Management Plans and Processes

• Tab H: Program Management Process

• Tab I: Key Personnel Qualification

Summary**

4 Unclassified softcopies 8 Unclassified hardcopies

IV

Data Rights (Unclassified)**

• Tab J: Data Rights

4 Unclassified softcopies 8 Unclassified hardcopies

V

Past Performance (Unclassified)

• Tab K: Recent and Relevant Experience

• Tab L: Past Performance

Questionnaires**

4 Unclassified softcopies 8 Unclassified hardcopies

VI Cost/Price Proposal (Unclassified)** Unlimited 3 Unclassified softcopies 4 Unclassified hardcopies

** See Page Count Exceptions below.

All information relating to contract cost or pricing data shall be included only in the section of the proposal designated by the Government as the Cost/Price Proposal Volume (Volume VI ). UNDER NO

CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL CONTRACT COST AND PRICING DATA BE INCLUDED IN VOLUMES I

THROUGH V. In the event that cost and pricing data is included in Volumes I through V, that data will be excluded from the evaluation.

**Page Count Exceptions

Each page of the written volumes, including appendices and annexes, will be counted towards the total page count, with the following exceptions:

Transmittal letters, teaming agreements, letters of intent, subcontract agreements, Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) information, Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

Cover pages, title pages, tabbed dividers.

Section K, Representations and Certifications Blank pages. Pages the Offeror intentionally left blank for formatting purposes (e.g. back of page before a section break), shall be marked with “this page intentionally left blank” and the annotated pages will not be counted towards page limits.

Tables of contents. No substantive text shall be included in the document Table of Contents.

Lists of figures and tables, glossaries of abbreviations and acronyms, and cross-reference matrices Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) (Volume IIA, Tab D.1)

Preliminary SRD (Volume II, Tab E) Key Personnel Qualification Summaries (2 pages per summary limit) (Volume III, Tab I) The 7017 List, 7028 List, and Commercial Restrictions List (Volume IV. Tab J) Past Performance Questionnaires (Volume V, Tab L)

Binding

Each volume of the proposals shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each. Each volume shall be contained in a separate, loose-leaf, three-ring binder, which lies flat when open, with tabs for each major Section and Subsection identified in Table L-3-1 of this document. Staples, spiral or glued bindings shall not be used. Each binder shall have a front cover containing the volume number, title, copy number, solicitation number and the Offeror's name. The same identifying data shall be placed on the spine of each binder.

Should any Volume be divided into more than a single binder, the cover shall identify the binder number in addition to the Volume number, e.g., “Volume II – Technical Approach, Binder One of Two.” Each volume shall be labeled and numbered sequentially for the required number of copies starting with Copy 1. The original paper copy shall be labeled “Original: Copy 1.” The Offeror shall apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed IAW FAR 52.215-1(e) “Restriction 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.”

To aid in the evaluation, all proposals shall follow the same general format provided in Table L-3-1. Page limitations on the proposal are described in Table L-3-1. All pages submitted by an Offeror in excess of the limitations contained in these instructions shall not be read or evaluated, and will be removed by the PCO from the back of the respective volume prior to evaluation. It is not necessary to supply the maximum number of pages allowed for each volume; fewer pages may be submitted. Index pages and tabs are required and shall be cross referenced to the table of contents.

Pages not in the page count shall be numbered with Roman numerals (e.g., iv) and shall not contain additional or inappropriate information, and if such is found, these pages will be removed by the Contracting Officer and will not be read or evaluated.

Page Size and Format

A page is defined as each face of an 8-1/2 x l l-inch sheet containing information. Two pages may be printed on one sheet of paper, with the front and back counted as two pages. Foldout pages may be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams and schematics, not for pages of text. Foldout pages are defined as the face of an 11 x 17-inch sheet containing information. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume. Each printed side of a foldout page will count as two pages, and must be numbered accordingly. All information on a page must be provided within an image area of 7 x 9 inches (9 x 15-1/2 inches for foldout pages), except for classification headings, footings, and page numbers. All material must be contained within the page limit identified for each volume, unless otherwise specified. Partial pages count as a full page for page limitation purposes. All pages within a page-limited volume shall be consecutively numbered, starting at page one, and not exceeding the page limitation. Pages in unlimited volumes shall also be consecutively numbered, starting at page one. The Contracting Officer may remove any pages submitted by Offerors not in compliance with formatting requirements. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy proposals.

The information regarding electronic products presented below should not be construed as Government endorsement for these particular products. Efforts by the Government to clarify and open electronic proposal submissions in accordance with FAR 15.207(c) will not be considered discussions. In the event of inconsistencies between the hardcopy and softcopy versions of a proposal, the hardcopy version shall take precedence. Page limits for soft copy versions shall be consistent with printed page requirements stated in Table L-3-1.

Electronic proposal submission and supporting information shall be submitted on CD-ROM or DVD discs suitable for reading in a standard PC compatible DVD drive. All files shall be compatible with Microsoft Office 2007. All view graphs shall be in Microsoft PowerPoint. All spreadsheets shall be in Microsoft Excel format such that each mathematical equation utilized for calculations is visible and working. Before submitting spreadsheets, the Offeror shall remove or disable macros, but retain all computational functionality and embedded links and formulas. All text documents shall be in Microsoft Word 2007; cost and pricing data shall be submitted using Microsoft Excel 2007 (with the exception of the actual basis of estimates (BOEs), in which case, the Offeror may choose between Word and Excel); Integrated Master Schedule data shall be submitted using Microsoft Project 2007. Offerors shall not embed sound or video files into the electronic files. The Offeror shall screen all discs for computer viruses prior to submittal. The information and format of the proposal shall be identical on electronic copies, discs, and hard copy submissions.

All CD or DVD discs shall be read only and shall not be password protected. The cost/price proposal disc files shall be submitted with unrestricted access permissions. Unclassified volumes shall be submitted on unclassified discs.

The discs shall be labeled with the following information:

Offeror Name Name of Effort Solicitation Number Date of Proposal Submission Proposal Volume Number(s) and Name(s) Classification Level Disc Number (e.g., l of 3) Copy Indicator Number Restrictive marking (FAR 52.215-1(e)) “Source Selection Information” (FAR 3.104-4).

There is no limit to the number of discs that may be submitted as long as the page copy limitations of each proposal volume are met for each copy. NOTE: Volume VI, labeled “Cost/Price Proposal,” must be submitted on a separate disc(s) from all other proposal information.

Subcontractor media submissions, if provided, shall be labeled with the same information listed above, and shall also include the name of the prime Offeror.

The electronic copy of each proposal must contain hyperlinks or cross-references where reference is made to other sections, tables, or figures within that document. Offerors must highlight the presence of hyperlinks or cross-references through use of different font colors and/or underlining. Each Microsoft Word electronic document shall contain a table of contents, for sections, subsections, tables, and figures, as appropriate with hyperlinks to facilitate navigation within each proposal document. The features that are native to Microsoft Office 2007 applications should be used for this purpose. Hyperlinks or cross-references must not be used to link items between different documents or proposal items or external sources.

Text

Proposals must be prepared using the 12-point Times New Roman font. Text lines must be single-spaced, and must not exceed 46 lines per column, per page, including headings. Line spacing before and after a heading must be double-spaced. Typesetting, font compression, and other techniques to reduce character size or spacing are not permitted, and will be considered a deliberate attempt to circumvent the page limitations. No pen-and-ink changes are allowed. Two-column presentation and use of bold face type for paragraph headings is acceptable. The font size for illustrations and tables must be no less than:

Art: 8-point Tables: 8-point Titles: 10-point, bold, title case

Cross-Reference Matrix

Cross referencing between factors within Volumes I-V is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity. However, each factor of Volumes I-V of the proposal shall be written to the greatest extent possible on a stand-alone basis so that its content may be evaluated with minimal cross referencing to other factors within Volumes I-V of the proposal. The Cross-Reference Matrices shall clearly identify the location(s) in the Offerors proposal that address or respond to each numbered requirement in Sections L and M. Where cross referencing is necessary, the Offeror must cite the specific factor, page number, section or paragraph for reference.

Information required for each factor, which is not found in its designated factor or properly cross referenced, will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal.

The Offeror shall at a minimum provide the following Cross Reference Matrices:

1. Show the traceability of Government solicitation requirements to the Offeror’s proposal.

2. Show the relationship between the Offeror’s proposal and the AOEW AMP SSD Attachment J-2 and SOW

Attachment J-1. The matrix shall be structured for the proposed system solution and not restricted by the structure of the Government’s SSD Attachment J-2. Include cross-reference to verification methods.

A complete set of Cross Reference Matrices shall be provided in the front of each volume.

If Offerors have a conflict between the SSD Attachment J-2 (Word, Excel, or DOORS versions) then the SSD Attachment J-2 Excel version takes precedence.

Packing Instructions

Proposal binders must be packed in boxes. The boxes must be sequentially numbered with the box numbers placed on all sides of each box, and written on all sides of the outside wrapper, if necessary. Box 1 must include the electronic copy CDs, and the master packing list. The master packing list must list the contents (for example:

volume number, copy number, and volume name) of each box, by box number. These packing instructions also apply to all subcontractor submissions.

The Offeror is responsible for the condition of its delivered proposal. Binders and their contents that are broken apart or received in a disorderly fashion will be reassembled by the Government. The Government is not responsible for proper reassembly of these binders.

Furthermore, telegraphic, facsimile, or e-mail modifications of offers, or withdrawals of offers, will not be considered.

Point of Contact

The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) is the sole point of contact for this acquisition; however, designated Contract Specialist(s) may contact Industry on the PCO’s behalf.

Procuring Contracting Officer

DANA CAHILL

SEA 02534

TEL: (202) 781-5162

Email: dana.cahill@navy.mil

Contract Specialist

NICOLE GEROW

SEA 02531G

TEL: (202) 781-1088

Email: nicole.gerow@navy.mil

USE OF NAVY SUPPORT CONTRACTORS

The Government plans to use selected support contractor personnel to assist in providing Subject Matter technical expertise and Automated Information System (AIS) support regarding submitted proposals. These support contractors will be bound by appropriate nondisclosure agreements (NDA) to protect proprietary and source-selection information.

Government Support Contractors may assist the Source Selection Organization. The Source Selection Advisory Council (SSAC), Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB), and Cost Team will be composed of Government employees only. The Government Support Contractors may participate as Advisors (Subject Matter Experts) to the SSEB and the Cost Team.

The Offeror may wish to enter into non-disclosure agreements with the Government Support Contractors. If the Offeror does so, it must provide copies of any such agreements to the Government. A list of the Contractor organizations that may participate is as follows:

o Envisioneering, Inc.

o Technomics, Inc.

o Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Lincoln Laboratories (MIT/LL) o Johns Hopkins University – Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) o Phased Array Technologies o David P. Mauder Consulting o Solutions Development Corporation

For contact information for the companies listed above, contact:

DANA CAHILL

SEA 02534

TEL: (202) 781-5162

Email: dana.cahill@navy.mil

Any objections to the specified use of any of the firms listed above shall be submitted to the PCO within 10 calendar days of the issuance of the RFP. Failure to submit an objection within 10 calendar days of the issuance of the RFP acts as the Offeror’s consent to the specified use of each of the firms listed above.

Written Questions

Offerors may submit written questions requesting clarification of RFP requirements using Attachment J-18, Questions Submittal Form in Excel format with the subject line: “AOEW AMP RFP Bidder Question” to the following two e-mail addresses: dana.cahill@navy.mil and nicole.gerow@navy.mil. Potential Offerors may submit multiple Bidders Questions per Bidder Question Submittal Form by adding a row for each question. Communications regarding this solicitation or the work under it with any Navy employees other than the point of contact listed above are strictly prohibited. Information provided with each question should include a document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification. It is the Government’s intention that all question and responses will be distributed to all Offerors via RFP amendment(s). The Government will publish all questions and responses submitted via the website at www.fbo.gov.

Should there be an inquiry submitted that the potential Offeror believes addresses a subject that is specific to the company (and/or addresses anything that is believed to be proprietary in nature) then the inquiry shall be marked accordingly. If the Government concurs with this identification, the Government will respond only to that potential Offeror although the Government may decline to answer such questions. Offerors are therefore encouraged to submit questions that do not contain company-specific information. If the Government does not concur with that identification, it shall inform the submitter and not provide any further response. Only written questions will receive a response.

Company-specific information will be omitted from all questions.

Classified questions shall be submitted in accordance with (IAW) the DD Form 254 and DoD 5220.22M NISPOM in hard copy format using the Bidders Questions Submittal Form to the PCO care of Dana Cahill.