N00024-15-R-5201_amendment_0007.doc

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

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The following have been modified:

SF30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION

The purpose of amendment 0001 to the solicitation N00024-15-R-5201 was to:

1. Update Section B, NOTE E table “INCO/Spares and Repair Parts”

2. Update Section F, table “Maximum Allowable Production Lead Time INCO/Spares & Repairs”

The purpose of amendment 0002 to the solicitation N00024-15-R-5201 was to:

1. Extend the deadline for the submission of proposals to 11:00am, January 6, 2015

2. Extend the deadline for the submission of questions to close of business, November 21, 2014

3. Update Section A, Block 9

4. Update Section L.1.2

The purpose of amendment 0003 to the solicitation N00024-15-R-5201 was to incorporate the TI-16 CPS Air Cooled PS2 Requirements and make other administrative changes to Sections A through M as follows:

1. Extend the deadline for the submission of proposals to 2:00pm, 12 February 2015

2. Update Section B Line Items and the B-2-0023 clause

3. Update Section B Notes A, D, E, and H

4. Update Section C statement of work and clauses.

5. Update Section D, E, and F

6. Update Government-Furnished Property (Incorporation) for Water Cooled and Air Cooled CPS

7. Updated section I clause 52.209-3 and 52.217-7(NAVSEA VARIATION I)

8. Delete and replace Appendix A CDRLs.

9. Delete and replace Attachment J-2. Offerors are advised that this supplemental drawing package will be sent only to those Offerors who have an executed “Terms of Use” letter.

10. Delete and replace Attachment J-3

11. Update Section L

12. Extend the deadline for the submission of questions to close of business, 14 January 2015

13. Update Section M

14. Provide a conformed Solicitation through Amendment 0003

15. All other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect.

The purpose of amendment 0004 to the solicitation N00024-15-R-5201 was to make administrative changes to Sections A through M as follows:

1. Extend the deadline for the submission of proposals to 2:00pm EST, Thursday, 26 February 2015. Note: NAVSEA contracts will have moved to the Washington Navy Yard by this due date.

2. No extension is provided for the submission of questions or requests for access to the CPS competition library.

3. Update Section C:

a. CLIN Description, to clarify PIO CLIN numbers.

b. 3.3.3 Work Instructions: to add, “Pre-production Assembly Aides for Air Cooled PS2 8601113 will be provided at Contract Award from which the Contractor shall use to create Air Cooled PS2 8601113 Work Instructions.”

c. 3.3.4, to read “However, the CPS units require Circuit Breaker Modifications be made to the standard MCE.” The sentence previously stated, “However, the CPS units have Circuit Breaker Modifications made to the standard MCE.”

4. Update Section H, Clause 5252.245-9109 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (INCORPORATION) (SEP 1990) to clarify what is provided in a Government-Furnished MCE

5. Update Section I, clauses to include clauses:

a. FAR 52.251-1 "GOVERNMENT SUPPLY SOURCES (APR 2012)",

b. 52.209-3 “FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL--CONTRACTOR TESTING (SEP 1989) - ALTERNATE I (JAN 1997),”

c. DFARS 252.251-7000 "ORDERING FROM GOVERNMENT SUPPLY SOURCES (AUG 2012)" and

d. FAR 52.204-19 "INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)"

6. Update Section J Attachment J-2 to:

a. define order of precedence between TDPs and BOMs.

b. include OD32193, separate software, and missing drawing part numbers to be sent only to those Offerors who have an executed “Terms of Use” letter.

c. include “Pre-production Assembly Aides for Air Cooled PS2 8601113 (to be provided at contract award).

7. Add Attachment J-9, “Bidder's Question & Answers Conformed” and incorporate into this solicitation

8. Update Section L to:

a. Eliminate the word “display”

b. Add Section L.6.(6) to require quotations from the qualified MCE vendor

c. Replace HQ L-2-0013 Alt I with HQ L-2-0013 SPECIAL PROPOSAL RECEIPT REQUIREMENTS; NAVSEA will be back at the Washington Navy Yard at the proposal due date

d. Add items to the “Required Sources of Supply” List

9. Provide a conformed Solicitation through Amendment 0004

10. All other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect.

The purpose of amendment 0005 to the solicitation N00024-15-R-5201 was to make administrative changes to Sections A through M as follows:

1. Update Section B to add Note I concerning Engineering Services Fee.

2. Update Section B, Note A

3. Update Section C, to tailor NAVSEA Clause HQ C-2-0026 FIRST ARTICLE to allow delivery of FAU pending Government approval.

4. Update Section I to display DFARS clause 252.204-7012 “Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information” in full text.

5. Update Section J-2 with the following:

· Addendum for Air-cooled PS2 including FAT procedures and missing drawing #s/references are provided as GFI on a single, separate disk and are incorporated as part of the CPS TDPs (Dated 29 January 2015).

· PN 8479934, CPS water-cooled cable assembly drawings and missing drawing #s/references are provided as GFI on a single, separate disk and are incorporated as part of the CPS TDPs.

· FAT System Procedure No. 7422090 Rev L, Q70 Source of Supply document No. 7999121 Rev KE, Bidder’s Q&A with controlled technical references and missing drawing #s/references are provided as GFI on a single, separate disk and are incorporated as part of the CPS TDPs (Dated 5 February 2015).

6. Provide Attachments J-7 “Compliance Checklist” and J-8 “Contract Award Announcement Information”

7. Update Attachment J-9 “Bidders’s Questions and Answers.” All Bidders' Questions have now been answered.

8. Update Section L:

a. L.1.6. “PROPOSAL PACKING INSTRUCTIONS”

b. L.3. VOLUME I – “OFFER/SIGNED SOLICITATION SET” to contain the following language: “All Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) CLINs in Volume I shall be be proposed in whole dollars only. The Offeror shall not propose pricing in Volume I for FFP CLINs in a format containing cents. In the event of a discrepancy between prices found in Volume I and Volume IV, pricing in Volume I shall utilized.”

c. L.3(2)

d. L.6. VOLUME IV – PRICE PROPOSAL (1) Bill of Materials now reads: “The Offeror shall propose a detailed Bill of Material (BOM) for CLINs 0001-0008 and, if the Offeror proposes to make, the MCE (Contained in Note E). The BOM is not required to be priced. The Offeror shall inlcude in the BOM all single items and bundles of the same item greater than $700,000. The Offeror’s BOM shall demonstrate a complete understanding of the CPS TI 16 requirements.”

9. Update Section M

a. M.1, General Information

b. M.3, Total Evaluated Price (TEP), (3) Rent-free use

c. M.4, Basis for Award

10. All Bidders' Questions have now been answered.

11. Provide a conformed Solicitation through Amendment 0005

12. All other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect.

The purpose of amendment 0006 to the solicitation N00024-15-R-5201 was to make administrative changes to Sections A through M as follows:

1. Extend the proposal due date to March, 17, 2015.

2. It is the Government’s intention to issue an amendment the week of February 23rd to provide missing drawings to potential Offerors currently in possession of a valid TOU agreement.

3. Provide a conformed Solicitation through Amendment 0006 The purpose of amendment 0007 to the solicitation N00024-15-R-5201 is to make administrative changes to Sections A through M as follows:

1. Update Section J to include Addendum for Air-cooled PS2 including missing drawing #s/references are provided as GFI on a single, separate disk and are incorporated as part of the CPS TDPs (Dated 20 February 2015).

2. Update Section F, L, and M. Throughput requirements now read: …

· Air Cooled CPS TI 16 cabinets with GFE (CLINs 0007, 1007, 2007, 3007, and 4007) not to exceed ten (10) months from order execution if units are subject to first article requirements or eight (8) months from order execution if units are not subject to first article requirements.

· Air Cooled CPS TI 16 cabinets without GFE (CLINs 0008, 1008, 2008, 3008, and 4008) not to exceed twelve (12) months from order execution if units are subject to first article requirements or ten (10) months from order execution if units are not subject to first article requirements.

3. Update Attachment J-9 “Bidder’s Questions and Answers.”

4. Provide a conformed Solicitation through Amendment 0007

All other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

The following have been modified:

The DELIVERY INFORMATION will be filled in for each order. The delivery date (DD-MM-YYYY), Quantity, Ship To Address, and UIC shall be filled in unilaterally by the Contract Officer in accordance Section B and F.

CLINs 0001- 0006 (if exercised 0007, 0008, 1001-1008, 2001-2008, 3001-3008, 4001-4008, 5001-5007) – Delivery shall be as specified in each order. The Contractor will deliver a max of twenty (20) units per month with the following delivery requirements:

· Water Cooled CPS TI 16 cabinets with GFE (CLINs 0001, 0003, 0005, 1001, 1003, 1005, 2001, 2003, 2005, 3001, 3003, 3005, 4001, 4003, and 4005) not to exceed ten (10) months from order execution if units are subject to first article requirements or eight (8) months from order execution if units are not subject to first article requirements.

· Water Cooled CPS TI 16 cabinets without GFE (0002, 0004, 0006, 1002, 1004, 1006, 2002, 2004, 2006, 3002, 3004, 3006, 4002, 4004 and 4006) not to exceed fourteen (14) months from order execution if units are subject to first article requirements or twelve (12) months from order execution if units are not subject to first article requirements.

· Air Cooled CPS TI 16 cabinets with GFE (CLINs 0007, 1007, 2007, 3007, and 4007) not to exceed ten (10) months from order execution if units are subject to first article requirements or eight (8) months from order execution if units are not subject to first article requirements.

· Air Cooled CPS TI 16 cabinets without GFE (CLINs 0008, 1008, 2008, 3008, and 4008) not to exceed twelve (12) months from order execution if units are subject to first article requirements or ten (10) months from order execution if units are not subject to first article requirements.

The supplies hereunder shall be delivered free of expense to the Government in accordance with instructions specified in the clause entitled F.O.B ORIGIN (FAR 52.247-29) at or near the Contractor’s plant for shipment at Government expense (normally on Government bill(s) of lading).

ITEMS 0009 (if exercised 1009, 2009, 3009, 4009) – The Contractor shall perform the work as described in Section C at the level of effort (LOE) specified in Section B of each order. The period of performance shall not exceed twelve (12) monhts from the date of order.

ITEMS 0010 (if exercised 1010, 2010, 3010, 4010, 5008) - Parts shall be delivered in accordance with the delivery schedule established in each PIO. Unless otherwise stated in the PIO, parts shall be delivered free of expense to the Government in accordance with instructions specified in the clause entitled "F.O.B. ORIGIN" (FAR 52.247-29) at or near the Contractor's plant for shipment at Government expense (normally on Government bill(s) of lading).

ITEMS 0011 (if exercised 1011, 2011, 3011, 4011) – Deliveries shall be as specified in each delivery order. Parts shall be delivered free of expense to the Government in accordance with instructions specified in the clause entitled F.O.B ORIGIN (FAR 52.247-29) at or near the Contractor’s plant for shipment at Government expense (normally on Government bill(s) of lading). The maximum production lead time for spare parts and repairs are provided below:

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

The following document(s), exhibit(s), and other attachment(s) form a part of this contract:

Exhibit A:

Contract Data Requirements List PSEA, DD Form 1423 – CDRLs Exhibit A, Table of Contents and Attachments to the CDRLs, dated 12 December 2014 Attachment J-1 Contract Security Classification Specification, Form DD 254 (Final DD 254 attached at award)

Attachment J-2 The CPS Technical Data Packages (TDPs) (document numbers: Water Cooled CCS 8479759, Water Cooled ASAN 8479760, Water Cooled PS2 8479942, Mission Critical Enclosure (MCE) 7420700-107 (8479974) and Air Cooled PS2 861113-000) are provided as GFI as part of the Competition Library. [TDPs and GFI Provided on seven CDs; six disks dated 9 December 2014 and one disk dated 15 December 2014.]

OD32193 and missing drawing #s/references and Bidder’s Q&A with controlled technical references are provided as GFI on a single, separate disk and are incorporated as part of the CPS TDPs (Dated 16 January 2015).

Addendum for Air-cooled PS2 including FAT procedures and missing drawing #s/references are provided as GFI on a single, separate disk and are incorporated as part of the CPS TDPs (Dated 29 January 2015).

PN 8479934, CPS water-cooled cable assembly drawings and missing drawing #s/references are provided as GFI on a single, separate disk and are incorporated as part of the CPS TDPs.

FAT System Procedure No. 7422090 Rev L, Q70 Source of Supply document No. 7999121 Rev KE, Bidder’s Q&A with controlled technical references and missing drawing #s/references are provided as GFI on a single, separate disk and are incorporated as part of the CPS TDPs (Dated 5 February 2015).

Addendum for Air-cooled PS2 including missing drawing #s/references are provided as GFI on a single, separate disk and are incorporated as part of the CPS TDPs (Dated 20 February 2015).

Pre-production Assembly Aides for Air Cooled PS2 8601113 (to be provided at contract award)

The Government- furnished TDP takes precedence over the government-furnished Bill of Materials in the event of non-concordance with each other.

Attachment J-3 Government Furnished Information Library List, dated 15 December 2014 Attachment J-4 Make or Buy Plan (To be submitted with the proposal and to be attached at award.)

Attachment J-5 Subcontracting Plan (To be submitted with the proposal and to be attached at award.)

Attachment J-6 Technical Data Rights (To be submitted with the proposal and to be attached at award.)

Attachment J-7 Compliance Checklist (to be removed upon contract award)

Attachment J-8 Contract Award Announcement Information (to be removed upon contract award)

Attachment J-9 Bidder's Question & Answers Conformed Attachment J-10 Bidder’s Questions Form (to be removed upon contract award)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Evaluation of the proposals will be in accordance with the Evaluation and Award Factors section of the solicitation. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror, whose proposal is determined by the Government to offer the LOWEST PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE proposal.

The Offeror is required to submit a proposal which is sufficiently detailed and complete to fully demonstrate understanding of, and compliance with, all of the requirements of the solicitation and shall contain only material directly related to this acquisition.

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. Offerors shall follow the general rule that quality of information is significantly more important than quantity.

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 which merely paraphrase the solicitation in whole or in part will not constitute compliance with the requirements for proposal content. Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known (e.g., data or services previously submitted or performed for the Government), cannot be considered as part of the proposal unless physically incorporated into the proposal. Failure to conform to all requirements of this solicitation may form the basis for rejection of the proposal.

In the event that any portion of the proposal is written by anyone who is not an actual employee of the firm submitting the proposal, a certificate shall be furnished, which must be signed by an authorized official of the Offeror and shall indicate the person’s name, employment capacity, firm name, relationship of that firm to the Offeror, and which portion of the proposal was written by that person.

The Offeror shall submit all information required by this Solicitation. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Solicitation may result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award. The Offeror’s proposal shall be based on the requirements contained in this Solicitation (including those documents, exhibits, and other attachments to the Solicitation identified in Section J). Offerors are required to submit a proposal encompassing all items listed in Section B herein.

The solicitation will be made available only through the internet at:

https://www.fbo.gov Offerors are hereby notified that from time to time, the Government may post additional information to the web site relating to this solicitation (e.g. responses to questions, amendments, etc.). It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the web site for any such information.

L.1.1. COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT

Unless otherwise specified, the Naval Sea Systems Command Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialist are the sole points of contact for this acquisition.

L.1.2. SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Offerors shall submit written questions and comments (unclassified only) related to this solicitation in accordance with the Bidder’s Question Submittal Form (Attachment J_10) attached to Section J.

No comments, questions or inquiries shall be made of any Government person other than the points of contact listed below. Should there be a comment or question 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. If the Government does not concur with that identification, it shall inform the submitter and not provide any further response. All other publication of questions and answers in response to solicitation will be announced via FEDBIZOPPS (https://www.fbo.gov).

The Government will not entertain any proposed revisions to the terms and conditions contained in this solicitation submitted as part of the Offeror’s proposal, including any attachment/exhibit referenced therein. Therefore, any offer that includes “redlines,” condition(s) of offer, or any other deviation from the requirements of the solicitation may be rejected by the Government as non-compliant. As such, any questions or suggestions related to the terms and conditions of this solicitation shall be made known by the Offeror in accordance with this section and the deadline for questions below.

It is the Government’s intention that questions and responses will be distributed electronically to all Offerors. Information provided with each question should include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification.

No information contained in the answers to bidder’s question shall supersede any information contained in the solicitation (including amendments).

The deadline for receipt of questions is close of business (COB), 14 January 2015. Any questions received after this may not be answered prior to receipt of proposals.

UNCLASSIFIED QUESTIONS

Written unclassified questions related to this solicitation shall be submitted electronically as follows:

TO: Mr. Christopher Covalt – christopher.covalt@navy.mil

CC: Mr. Patrick J. Loftus – Patrick.loftus@navy.mil

SUBJECT LINE: Question (insert name of Offeror) CPS TI 16 N00024-15-R-5201

It is the Government’s intention to distribute unclassified responses to unclassified questions and comments electronically by Amendment.

CLASSIFIED QUESTIONS

The solicitation is UNCLASSIFIED. Some information contained in Attachments may have restricted disclosure statements, but the Attachments are unclassified. There shall be no classified information in any portion of proposals submitted in response to this solicitation.

L.1.3. AVAILABILITY OF COMPETITION LIBRARY DOCUMENTATION

A Competition Library containing relevant GFI has been created by PEO IWS 1.0. CD-ROMs are available to eligible Offerors. Companies requesting a copy of the Competition Library set must provide the Contracting Officer a completed DD254 indicating that the requesting company has a Defense Security Service (DSS) issued SECRET facility clearance, providing for SECRET personnel clearances and SECRET safeguarding capability. The Government will not provide sponsorship for new or upgraded personnel or facility clearances. Companies requesting a copy of the Competition Library must provide their company’s valid FEDEX or UPS number to be charged for shipping. The Government will then issue a "Terms of Use" letter to the requesting company upon the Government 's receipt of an approved DD254. The Terms of Use letter shall be signed and returned to the Contract Specialist, with a copy to the Contracting Officer. Upon receipt of the Terms of Use letter by the Contract Specialist, the Competition Library will be made available in a secure manner to the Offeror so long as the Offeror has met the security requirements detailed herein.

Only one offer will be accepted from each Offeror. No alternative proposals will be accepted by the Government. Each Offeror shall submit only one proposal which represents its best approach to meeting the requirements of the solicitation.

The deadline to request access to the Competition Library shall be the same as the deadline to submit questions.

The “Terms of Use” letter shall be signed and returned to both of the following POCs:

TO: Mr. Christopher Covalt – christopher.covalt@navy.mil

CC: Mr. Patrick J Loftus – patrick.loftus@navy.mil SUBJECT LINE: TOU letter (insert name of Offeror) CPS TI 16 N00024-15-R-5201

If an approved executed DD-254 for this solicitation and an executed “Terms of Use” letter is on file with the Contracting Officer, the Offeror does not have to resubmit these documents.

L.1.4.

TEAMING WITH GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES

Offeror’s shall not enter into teaming agreements with any Federal Government activities, including but not limited to Navy Field Activities. Proposals containing teaming agreements with Federal Government Activities will not be considered for award under this solicitation.

L.1.5. PROPOSAL DELIVERY INFORMATION

Although NAVSEA will make the Solicitation and amendments available electronically on the internet, proposals in response to this Solicitation WILL NOT be accepted via electronic transmission. Only hand-delivered (in-person or by mailing agent), hard-copy (including specified CD-ROM copies) proposals submitted in accordance with Section L of this RFP will be accepted. Any proposals received electronically will be deleted and will not be available for NAVSEA review or consideration.

Responses not received at the place and time specified in Block 9 of the Standard Form 33 will be considered late, as defined by FAR 52.215-1. Responses and response modifications shall not be faxed or e-mailed. Responses and response modifications (which will only be accepted prior to the deadline date for receipt of responses) shall be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages to the address shown below and marked with the following address information on the outer wrapper.

Commander

Naval Sea Systems Command

Attn: Mr. Patrick Loftus (SEA 02521L)

1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE, Mail Stop 2040

Washington Navy Yard, D.C. 20376-2040

202-781-2309

a) Offeror’s name and return address;

b) Government address shown below;

c) The solicitation number (N00024-15-R-5201); and

d) The following statement: “Source Selection Materials Contained Inside.”

For proposals delivered in-person by the Offeror to the Government use the address in accordance with Section L provision entitled SPECIAL PROPOSAL RECEIPT REQUIREMENTS:

If an Offeror elects to deliver their proposal in-person it is required that they contact the Contract Specialist (patrick.loftus@navy.mil, phone: 202-781-2309) or Contracting Officer (christopher.covalt@navy.mil, 202-781-3017) beforehand via phone or email to arrange for receipt.

L.1.6. PROPOSAL 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 all electronic copy diskettes/CDs/DVDs, and the master packing list. The master packing list must list the contents (e.g., volume number, copy number, and volume name) of each box, by box number. These packing instructions also apply to all subcontractor submissions. Box 1 shall be clearly identified as “BOX 1.”

· BOX 2: As idenfitied in L.2 below, Volume I “Offer/Signed Solicitation Set” (hard copies) must be packaged in a separate box and clearly identified as “BOX 2.” If more than one box is required to contain Volume I, subsequent boxes shall be clearly identified as “BOX 2.1; BOX 2.2” and so on.

· BOX 3: As idenfitied in L.2 below, Volume II “Technical” (hard copies) as well as “Appendix A: Schedule” and “Appendix B: Facilities” must be packaged in a separate box and clearly identified as “BOX 3.” If more than one box is required to contain Volume II and its associated appendices, subsequent boxes shall be clearly identified as “BOX 3.1; BOX 3.2” and so on.

· BOX 4: As idenfitied in L.2 below, Volume III “Past Performance” (hard copies) must be packaged in a separate box and clearly identified as “BOX 4.” If more than one box is required to contain Volume III, subsequent boxes shall be clearly identified as “BOX 4.1; BOX 4.2” and so on.

· BOX 5: As idenfitied in L.2 below, Volume IV “Price Proposal” (hard copies) must be packaged in a separate box and clearly identified as “BOX 5.” If more than one box is required to contain Volume IV, subsequent boxes shall be clearly identified as “BOX 5.1; BOX 5.2” and so on.

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. Thus binders may not be reassembled as originally sent. If there are any discrepancies between the proposal volume hardcopies and the proposal volume disks, the Master hardcopy will govern.

L.2. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

The offer consists of and must include the following:

Standard Form 33, “Solicitation, Offer and Award,” with blocks 13 through 18 completed by the Offeror.

Offeror’s Statement: The Offeror shall include a signed statement, on the Offeror’s letterhead, stating that the accompanying Proposal:

a) Is for all requirements as stated in the solicitation (including all attachments, appendices, and amendments thereto),

b) Is made without qualification or exception to any terms and conditions appearing in the solicitation; and

c) Is valid for a period of two-hundred and seventy (270) days from the date established for the receipt of proposals.

In addition, the Statement must contain the following certification regarding the classified and other restricted information made available:

I, [insert signatory’s name, title, company], hereby certify that [company] will ensure that, if [company] is excluded from the competitive range or not selected for award of this contract, any and all copies, notes, or other materials produced using the classified or other restricted information provided in connection with solicitation N00024-15-R-5201 will be destroyed within 120 days from receipt of notice that [company] was excluded from the competitive range or not selected for award under this solicitation.

Volumes I through IV of the proposal: Instructions for Volumes I through IV are detailed in Section 3.2 below.

This section delineates general information and requirements to be followed in the preparation of the Offeror’s proposal. If an Offeror fails to comply with the content requirements, this will be considered during evaluation and may result in a technically unacceptable rating or ineligibility for award.

This solicitation requires a written proposal. The Government will use the information presented in the proposal, to evaluate the Offeror’s understanding of the solicitation requirements and the Offeror’s capabilities to meet those requirements. The Offeror's shall demonstrate an understanding of program requirements, a familiarity with problems which may develop during program execution, and a capability to develop practicable and effective solutions to those problems.

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 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.

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 only. The Offeror should not presume that data previously submitted, or presumed to be known (e.g., data or services previously submitted or performed for the Government), will be considered as part of the proposal.

General statements like “the Offeror understands the method for assembling consoles and can or will comply with the requirements of the solicitation” will be considered inadequate, as will generic statements such as "straightforward engineering techniques" or "highest quality control procedures.”

The Offeror’s proposal must contain a precise description of all terms and conditions of the services offered and must address all topics described below. The information provided in the proposal shall appear in the same order as outlined herein.

The solicitation response shall be contained in Four (4) separate volumes. For each volume, the number of copies required and the page limits are shown in the table below.

COPIES REQUIRED AND PAGE LIMITS

(ORG/COPY)

Electronic file(s) on CD-ROM

(ORG/COPY)

* The total page count identified, excludes Appendix A and B, the table of contents, the Cross Reference Matrix, and the Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms.

NO PRICING INFORMATION (VOLUME I AND VOLUME IV) IS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE TECHNICAL VOLUME II (INCLUDING APPENDIX A AND B), AND PAST PERFORMANCE VOLUME III. ALL VOLUMES MAY BE SHIPPED TOGETHER BUT THEY MUST BE APPROPRIATELY MARKED AND PACKAGED SEPARATELY.

NO PRICING INFORMATION IS TO BE INCLUDED IN PAST PERFORMANCE, VOLUME III, OTHER THAN THE CONTRACT VALUES OF PREVIOUS CONTRACTS SUBMITTED FOR EVALUATION.

Volumes I through IV (including Appendices and Attachments) shall contain NO CLASSIFIED MATERIAL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. In the event classified information is found anywhere within those referenced sections of the proposal, that volume will be collected and destroyed.

L.2.1. PROPOSAL FORMAT

Volumes I through IV constitute the Offeror’s submission, and must be submitted in strict accordance with these instructions. Responses not received at the place and time specified in Block 9 of the Standard Form 33 will be considered late, as defined by FAR 52.215-1.

Each volume shall be bound separately in three ring binders to permit removal of sections with each major part tabbed. The Offeror’s company name shall appear at the top of each page. Legibility, clarity, and compliance with the requirements of the solicitation are essential. Failure to provide the requested information may adversely affect the Government’s evaluation of the Offeror. The page count shall include all material with printed matter and figures, excluding appendices, unless otherwise noted herein. Those pages excluded from the page count must contain only material pertinent to the page heading.

Index pages and Tabs are required and shall be cross-referenced to the Table of Content (TOC). Every page, except those marked as blank, will be numbered.

If there are any discrepancies between the hardcopy and the disks, the hardcopy will govern.

The cover page of each Proposal Volume shall contain:

N00024-15-R-5201

Volume #

Copy Number or mark “ORIGNIAL”

Appropriate security classification markings

Offeror Company Name, City, State

Offeror POC

Offeror POC Phone #

Date of submission (Corresponding to the due date of proposals) The narrative material in Volumes I through IV of the Offeror’s proposal shall be typed or printed in a font with the type no smaller than size 12 Times New Roman font on standard 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper. One-inch margins on each side, including top and bottom are required. Text within tables, diagrams, pictorial charts, or graphic material may use 8-point font. Fold out pages may be used for diagrams, charts or graphic material only and shall not exceed 11 inches by 17 inches. Fold out pages will be counted as two pages. Fold out pages shall only include narrative sufficient to describe the diagram, chart or graphic material. Every section, figure, and table shall be numbered. Index pages and Tabs are required and shall be cross-referenced to the Table of Contents. Hard copy proposal pages may be single or double-sided. Double-sided pages will be counted for 2 pages. If the proposal volume exceeds the page limit identified, the Government will remove pages from the back of the proposal prior to the evaluation. These pages will not be evaluated.

Every page, except those marked as blank, shall be numbered. The Offeror’s company name, N00024-15-R-5201, and any appropriate security classification markings shall appear on each numbered page. A date shall be placed on each page of the proposal corresponding to the date of the initial proposal.

The Offeror shall provide Volumes I through IV on separate CD-ROMs. Each disk shall be labeled as follows:

N00024-15-R-5201

Volume #

Copy Number

Appropriate security classification markings

Offeror’s position regarding disclosure of proposal data consistent with FAR 52.215-1(e).

Offeror Company Name, City, State

Offeror POC

Offeror POC Phone #

Date of submission (Corresponding to the due date of proposals) Format(s) of Files

The Offeror shall provide electronic versions of Volumes I through IV in both Adobe Acrobat format and a soft copy format (i.e. Excel, Word, Project).

The electronic files shall be submitted on CD-ROMs formatted for Microsoft Windows 2007; text shall be prepared using Microsoft Word compatible applications; and spreadsheets, worksheets, or workbooks shall be prepared using Microsoft Excel compatible applications. The following file extensions shall be used:

.docx for Microsoft Word 2007 files

.xlsx for Microsoft Excel 2007 files

.pdf for Adobe Acrobat 6.0 files

.mpp for Microsoft Project 2007 files

The CD-ROMs shall be provided, one marked “ORIGNIAL” and the others marked “COPY.” Offeror shall not embed sound or video files into the electronic files. Table of Contents’ hyperlinks may be created within each document (i.e., each, single electronic file). Additional hyperlinks are not allowed. Each volume shall be separated into directories within the CD-ROM. Graphics, tables, photographs, and other data beyond the capability of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, or not in currently NMCI supported applications may be submitted in Adobe Acrobat format. Electronic price data must be submitted in Excel.

ALL MS EXCEL FILES MUST HAVE FORMULAS CLEARLY EVIDENT, EDITABLE, AND FUNCTIONING. MS EXCEL SPREADSHEETS MUST BE LINKED TO OTHER CELLS WITHIN THE SAME WORKBOOK OR WORKSHEET (E.G., DIRECT LABOR = HOURS X DIRECT LABOR RATE). SIMPLE, HARD-CODING OF NUMBERS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. CELLS MAY NOT BE LINKED TO CELLS IN OTHER WORKBOOKS (I.E., SEPARATE FILES).

No cost or pricing information shall be included in the Offeror's forwarding letter or in any part of its submitted volumes, except the Volume I and Volume IV.

The Proposal shall contain all the pertinent information in sufficient detail to permit evaluation. The proposal should be detailed and complete as to clearly demonstrate that the Offeror has a thorough comprehension of all technical and other requirements. If an Offeror fails to comply with content requirements, its proposal may be downgraded, including to unacceptable, for failure to follow instructions.

L.2.2. CROSS REFERENCE MATRIX

Cross referencing between Volumes is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity. However, each Volume 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 Volumes within 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 Section L. Where cross referencing is necessary, the Offeror must cite the specific Volume, section and paragraph (either in Section L or its proposal) for reference. The Government is not responsible for cross referencing information not identified in the Offeror’s Cross Reference Matrices.

The following Cross Reference Matrices shall be provided:

1. Show the tracking of Government solicitation requirements to the Offeror’s proposal (i.e., traceability).

2. Show the relationship between Volumes of the Offeror’s proposal, if applicable.

A complete Cross Reference Matrix shall be provided in the front of each volume. The RFP cross-reference matrix for each volume must indicate the proposal volume section, subsection, and paragraph, cross-referenced with the appropriate SOW paragraphs, applicable RFP instructions, evaluation criteria, and CDRLs, as applicable.

The Cross Reference Matrices do not count against page limitations for their respective volumes.

L.2.3. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

At the end of each volume, and Appendix A and B of the proposal, Offerors shall provide a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against page limitations for their respective volumes.

L.3. VOLUME I - OFFER/SIGNED SOLICITATION SET

All Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) CLINs in Volume I shall be be proposed in whole dollars only. The Offeror shall not propose pricing in Volume I for FFP CLINs in a format containing cents. In the event of a discrepancy between prices found in Volume I and Volume IV, pricing in Volume I shall utilized.

The following sections detail what Offerors shall address in Volumes I of its proposal.

(1) CROSS REFERENCE MATRIX - See Section L.2.2 for instructions.

(2) SOLICITATION SET

Solicitation Sections A through K completed by the Offeror, as follows:

* Standard Form 33 (SF-33) with blocks 12 through 18 signed/completed by the Offeror. Proposals shall be made valid for 270 days from the date of the offer.

* Offeror shall fill out and provide proposed unit prices and extended amounts for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Section B line items 0001-0008, 0011, 1001-1008, 1011, 2001-2008, 2011, 3001-3008, 3011, 4001-4008, 4011, 5001, 5003, 5005-5006, 5010, 5014.

* Fill out Section B Note D in its entirety.

* Fill out Section H clause 5252.245-9115 RENT-FREE USE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY in its entirety.

* The Offeror shall complete the “Price Group” and “Estimated Total Price” blocks of each data item on the Section J Exhibit A.

* The Offeror shall submit a completed Section J Attachment 4 Make or Buy Plan

* The Offeror shall submit a completed Section J Attachment 5 Subcontracting Plan

* The Offeror shall submit a completed Section J Attachment 6 Technical Data Rights List

* Fill out Section K in its entirety.

(3) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, TITLE PAGE, TABLE OF CONTENTS

Offerors may submit an Executive Summary, not to exceed 5 pages. The Executive Summary will not be evaluated. The title page shall state the document number, title, name, and serial number of the RFP, name of the Offeror, point of contact for proposal including name, telephone number and email address, DUNS number, Cage Code, physical address and classified address, and if the Offeror wishes to restrict its proposal, the legend permitted by FAR 52.215 1. Although a cover letter is not required, if the Offeror chooses to submit one, it should be placed after the title page. However, it will not be evaluated. A table of contents is required after the cover letter or title page listing the chapters, sections, subsections, and page numbers, etc.

(4) RESERVED

(5) EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - In order for the Contracting Officer to comply with EEO pre-award clearance procedures (FAR 22.805), the Offeror shall include in its proposal a list containing the following information:

Name, address, telephone number, estimated dollar value, and the applicable regional office of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the prospective contractor, and of any corporate affiliate at which work is to be performed.

Name, address, telephone number, estimated dollar value and the applicable regional office of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of each proposed first-tier subcontractor with a proposed subcontract estimated at $10M or more including the dollar value of all options and the maximum quantity of supplies or services to be acquired.

(6) RENT-FREE USE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY - The Offeror shall state whether it or its subcontractors, in the performance of the contract, will require the rent-free use of Government-owned property in accordance with Section H clause 5252.245-9115 RENT-FREE USE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.

Offeror shall submit with its proposal the following:

a) A list or description of all RENT-FREE USE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY that the Offeror or its subcontractors propose to use on a rent-free basis. This information shall be provided in a format that clearly identifies property required, the rental value for each item required, the total cost for each piece of property required and the assumptions used to derive such calculation. All proposed costs shall be fully auditable and shall also be provided separately and concurrently to the cognizant Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) at the time of proposal submittal. This information shall be provided in a format that clearly identifies property required and the rental value for each item. The rental calculation shall begin Calendar Year 2015 and continue until the Offeror no longer requires the item(s) to fulfill the requirements of any contract resulting from this solicitation.

b) Identification of the contract or other instrument under which the property is held, and the contact information for the Contracting Officer having cognizance of the property.

c) The dates during which the property will be available for use (including the first, last, and all intervening months) and, for any property that will be used concurrently in performing two or more contracts, the amounts of the respective uses in sufficient detail to support proration of the rent.

d) The amount of rent that would otherwise be charged, computed in accordance with FAR 52.245-9, Use and Charges.

e) The amount of time used to calculate rental value shall be that required for the production of the maximum quantity of items that may be required under any contract resulting from this solicitation. However, the Government is under no obligation to exercise any and/or all option items.

(7) TECHNICAL DATA RIGHTS

The Contractor shall provide a consolidated table in response to DFARS 252-227-7013, 7014, 7017 and 7028. The consolidated table will be incorporated into the contract at time of award as Section J, Attachment J-6.

The Government anticipates, to the maximum extent practicable, at least Government Purpose Rights (GPR), as defined at DFARS 252.227-7013 and -7014, in all technical data and computer software relating to CPS T.I.16 and all of its component systems and subsystems. The Offeror shall provide a consolidated listing of all technical data and computer software (including source code) deliverables relating to CPS T.I.16 and all of its component systems and subsystems along with the associated rights being provided to the Government as part of this solicitation. This list shall include, but not be limited to, the source of the technical data or computer software; items which are either commercial or non-commercial as per DFARS Subparts 227.7100 et. seq and 227-7200 et. seq and whether or not data or computer programs are conformant with OACE guidelines. The CDRLs and the Statement of Work must be construed broadly so as to provide rights in technical data and computer software that would allow a second entity to independently construct CPS TI 16 units of same design. Where less than GPR are being provided to the Government, the Government requests that the offeror provide the price of buy-out options for GPR. The Offeror shall not include the prices of the buy-out options in the Technical/Management volume of the proposal.