15-R-6261_Amendment_2_4_May_2015.pdf

N0002412NR94152

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

SEE ATTACHED PAGES

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

V 1 39

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 04-May-2015

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 N00024-15-R-6261

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

27-Mar-2015

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, 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

04-May-2015

CODE

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

STOP 2060 1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N00024-15-R-6261

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

The purposes of Amendment 2 to N00024-15-R-6261 are to modify as follows:

1. Under Section B – Supplies or Services and Prices, modify as follows:

a. Transform CLIN 0103 from FFP to CPIF.

b. Under Contract Summary For Payment Office adjust the chart to move CLIN 0103 to CPIF.

2. Under Section C – Descriptions and Specifications, modify second paragraph under section entitled TI-16 to TI-18 EDM UPGRADE & FIRST ARTICLE TEST: (IF OPTIONS ARE EXERCISED) ITEM 0103

3. Under Section I – Contract Clauses modify CLAUSE 52.216-10 Incentive Fee to include CLIN 0103 as an Applicable CLIN.

4. Under Section L-3, Specific Information for preparation of proposal, modify 1.1 Solicitation response Requirements to incorporate “Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)” into Appendix Document and Page Limitation table.

5. Under Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award, under section entitled “COST/PRICE EVALUATIONS, modify the Government Total Evaluation Price (GTEP) to include CLIN 0103 as CPIF item.

This Amendment is hereby modified as follows:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0103

The contract type has changed from FFP to CPIF.

The government share above 0.60 has been added.

The government share below 0.40 has been added.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

CLIN

Number

1 Each

OPTION TI16 to TI18 EDM Upgrade

CPIF

TI16 to TI18 EDM Upgrade & First Article Test

For SSN 688i and SSGN

Option Year - 1 (FY17)

See Notes B and H

FOB: Origin

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N0002412NR94152

TARGET COST

TARGET FEE

TOTAL TGT COST + FEE

MINIMUM FEE

MAXIMUM FEE

SHARE RATIO ABOVE TARGET

SHARE RATIO BELOW TARGET

The following have been modified:

CONTRACT SUMMARY FOR PAYMENT OFFICE (COST/FIXED PRICE) (FEB 1997)

This contract includes the following mixture of cost reimbursement and fixed price line items:

Item(s) Type

0001, 0003, 0101, 0103, 0201, 0203, 0301, 0303, 0401, and 0403 CPIF

0002, 0102, 0202, 302, and 0402 COST

0005 NSP

0004 FFP

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

TI-16 TO TI-18 EDM UPGRADE & FIRST ARTICLE TEST: (IF OPTIONS ARE EXERCISED) ITEM 0103

The Contractor shall use the GFE TI-16 EDM to upgrade and deliver the EDM to be consistent with the TI-18 baseline from the A-RCI TI IPT and in accordance with Attachment 2, Exhibits A, and Attachment 3. The Contractor shall participate in the A-RCI TI IPT. The Contractor shall produce one EDM Upgrade configuration capable of supporting Fat-Line Towed Bodies (TB 16/34) and Thin-Line Towed Bodies (TB-23/29/29A) on SSN 688I and SSGN726 Class Submarines.

The delivery and acceptance of the EDM Upgrade shall be contingent on successful completion of qualification and acceptance testing. The Contractor shall notify the Government one week prior to start of any test event during First Article Testing. The First Article unit shall meet or exceed the performance and environmental requirements of the Attachment 3. The data to be furnished hereunder shall be prepared by the Contractor in accordance with CDRL A00S (First Article Qualification Test Plan and Procedures) and CDRL A00U (Test/Inspection Report).

The TI16 to TI18 EDM Upgrade approved under this Item shall serve as the TI18 production design baseline for the SSN 688i and SSGN Class Submarines.

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.216-10 INCENTIVE FEE (JUN 2011)

APPLICABLE TO CLINs: 0001, 0003, 0101, 0103, 0201, 0203, 0301, 0303, 0401 and 0403

(a) General. The Government shall pay the Contractor for performing this contract a fee determined as provided in this contract.

(b) Target cost and target fee. The target cost and target fee specified in the Schedule are subject to adjustment if the contract is modified in accordance with paragraph (d) below.

(1) "Target cost," as used in this contract, means the estimated cost of this contract as initially negotiated, adjusted in accordance with paragraph (d) below.

(2) "Target fee," as used in this contract, means the fee initially negotiated on the assumption that this contract would be performed for a cost equal to the estimated cost initially negotiated, adjusted in accordance with paragraph

(d) below.

(c) Withholding of payment.

(1) Normally, the Government shall pay the fee to the Contractor as specified in the Schedule. However, when the Contracting Officer considers that performance or cost indicates that the Contractor will not achieve target, the Government shall pay on the basis of an appropriate lesser fee. When the Contractor demonstrates that performance or cost clearly indicates that the Contractor will earn a fee significantly above the target fee, the Government may, at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer, pay on the basis of an appropriate higher fee.

(2) Payment of the incentive fee shall be made as specified in the Schedule; provided that the Contracting Officer withholds a reserve not to exceed 15 percent of the total incentive fee or $100,000, whichever is less, to protect the Government's interest. The Contracting Officer shall release 75 percent of all fee withholds under this contract after receipt of an adequate certified final indirect cost rate proposal covering the year of physical completion of this contract, provided the Contractor has satisfied all other contract terms and conditions, including the submission of the final patent and royalty reports, and is not delinquent in submitting final vouchers on prior years' settlements.

The Contracting Officer may release up to 90 percent of the fee withholds under this contract based on the Contractor's past performance related to the submission and settlement of final indirect cost rate proposals.

(d) Equitable adjustments. When the work under this contract is increased or decreased by a modification to this contract or when any equitable adjustment in the target cost is authorized under any other clause, equitable adjustments in the target cost, target fee, minimum fee, and maximum fee, as appropriate, shall be stated in a supplemental agreement to this contract.

(e) Fee payable. (1) The fee payable under this contract shall be the target fee increased by 60 cents for every dollar that the total allowable cost is less than the target cost or decreased by 50 cents for every dollar that the total allowable cost exceeds the target cost. In no event shall the fee be greater than 10 percent or less than 0 percent of the target cost.

(2) The fee shall be subject to adjustment, to the extent provided in paragraph (d) above, and within the minimum and maximum fee limitations in subparagraph (1) above, when the total allowable cost is increased or decreased as a consequence of (i) payments made under assignments or (ii) claims excepted from the release as required by paragraph (h)(2) of the Allowable Cost and Payment clause.

(3) If this contract is terminated in its entirety, the portion of the target fee payable shall not be subject to an increase or decrease as provided in this paragraph. The termination shall be accomplished in accordance with other applicable clauses of this contract.

(4) For the purpose of fee adjustment, "total allowable cost" shall not include allowable costs arising out of--

(i) Any of the causes covered by the Excusable Delays clause to the extent that they are beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor or any subcontractor;

(ii) The taking effect, after negotiating the target cost, of a statute, court decision, written ruling, or regulation that results in the Contractor's being required to pay or bear the burden of any tax or duty or rate increase in a tax or duty;

(iii) Any direct cost attributed to the Contractor's involvement in litigation as required by the Contracting Officer pursuant to a clause of this contract, including furnishing evidence and information requested pursuant to the Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement clause;

(iv) The purchase and maintenance of additional insurance not in the target cost and required by the Contracting Officer, or claims for reimbursement for liabilities to third persons pursuant to the Insurance Liability to Third Persons clause;

(v) Any claim, loss, or damage resulting from a risk for which the Contractor has been relieved of liability by the Government Property clause; or

(vi) Any claim, loss, or damage resulting from a risk defined in the contract as unusually hazardous or as a nuclear risk and against which the Government has expressly agreed to indemnify the Contractor.

(5) All other allowable costs are included in "total allowable cost" for fee adjustment in accordance with this paragraph (e), unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract.

(f) Contract modification. The total allowable cost and the adjusted fee determined as provided in this clause shall be evidenced by a modification to this contract signed by the Contractor and Contracting Officer.

(g) Inconsistencies. In the event of any language inconsistencies between this clause and provisioning documents or Government options under this contract, compensation for spare parts or other supplies and services ordered under such documents shall be determined in accordance with this clause.

(End of clause)

The following have been deleted:

252.232-7004 DOD Progress Payment Rates OCT 2014 Applicable CLINs:

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

SECTION L-3 SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL

1.0 GENERAL

The Offeror shall submit all information required by this RFP. Failure to comply with the material terms and conditions of the RFP shall result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award. The Offeror’s proposal shall be based on the requirements contained in this RFP (including those documents, exhibits, and other attachments to the RFP 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:

http://www.fbo.gov/

Offerors are hereby notified that from time to time, the Government may post additional information to either website relating to this solicitation (e.g. responses to questions, amendments, etc.). It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the websites for any such information.

Offerors may electronically submit written questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements by sending an email to Peter Richmond, peter.richmond@navy.mil and Michelle Greene, michelle.greene@navy.mil. All such questions should be received in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days after release of the RFP to allow the Navy adequate time to prepare and issue responses to all Offerors prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals. Only questions transmitted electronically will receive a response.

The Navy will continue to accept questions up to the closing date and time of the solicitation; however, time may not permit responses to be issued prior to proposal receipt. Questions received after the time set forth above will not result in an extension to the proposal due date. It is the Government’s intention that questions and responses will be distributed electronically to all Offerors. Each question shall include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification.

Prior to the release of the final RFP, the Navy has established an unclassified Electronic Technical Information Center (E-TIC) and classified Reading Room to serve as the repository for unclassified and classified technical information related to the CAC Program. Information from Industry Day held on Dec 11, 2012 is available on the E-TIC.

In order to gain access to the unclassified E-TIC, Offerors must have a valid PKI certificate and be able to supply your Joint Certification Program (JCP) Certification JCP #________. If the Offeror has a valid PKI certificate, access to the E-TIC is gained as follows: First fill out an AIMTC Account Request form at the following link: https://aimtc.nuwc.navy.mil. The following fields must be completed as follows: the ‘branch’ or ‘Code’ you support is “PMS401”, the ‘Navy Sponsor POC’ is “Tim Nguyen”, the ‘justification for your need to know’ is “Prospective Offeror for the CAC Competition” and check ‘AN/BQQ-10 CAC Reading Room’ under the Electronic Technical Information Center (E-TIC) as the area for which you have a ‘need to know’.

When the request form is complete, hit the send button at the bottom of the page and you will be notified that the request is being processed. An AIMTC User Account Information email will follow that provides you E- TIC login and password information.

Companies/individuals who are interested in obtaining classified technical information must submit a written request to the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Instructions to submit visit requests are provided at www.navsea.navy.mil/nuwc/newport. POC is Stan Hollis, (401) 832-8137, Stanley.hollis@navy.mil.

Once a prospective Offeror’s “need-to-know and security clearance” is verified, classified reading room details will be provided.

Any firm lacking the requisite security clearance and intending to respond to this procurement shall, within ten

(10) calendar days of issuance of this RFP, request initiation of such clearance action, in writing, from the Naval Sea Systems Command, Code: SEA 00P3, 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE Stop 1020, Washington, DC 20376-1020. Appropriate clearance action in accordance with established procedures will be initiated by the Naval Sea Systems Command, but the Naval Sea Systems Command does not represent that such action can be completed and clearance granted prior to contract award.

This table below is meant as a reference to help Offerors better navigate this RFP and understand how the Volume I sections, and factors fit together.

Volume RFP Section Description

I 1.0 Technical Approach (Factor)

I 1.1 Hardware Baseline (Sub-factor) I 1.2 Systems Engineering (Sub-factor)

I 1.3 Production (Sub-factor)

I 1.4 Facilities (Sub-factor) I 1.5 Data Rights (Sub-factor)

I 2.0 Management Approach (Factor)

I 2.1 Program Management (Sub-factor)

I 2.2 Schedule (Sub-factor)

I 2.3 Personnel (Sub-factor)

I 2.4 Integrated Logistic Support and Configuration Management (Sub-factor)

I 3.0 Past Performance (Factor)

1.1 SOLICITATION RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

The solicitation response shall be contained in two (2) separate volumes, delivered 60 calendar days after issue of the RFP. For each volume, the number of copies required and the page limit are shown in the table below.

Volume / Title

Page Limits

Submit to:

NAVSEA DCMA DCAA

I. Technical / Management / Past Performance 100 9 paper & 2 CDs 2 Paper & 2 CDs 2 Paper & 2 CDs

II. Cost / Price None 7 paper & 2 CDs 2 Paper & 2 CDs 2 Paper & 2 CDs

Each volume shall be bound separately and shall not exceed the page limitation cited above for unclassified data. Each volume of the proposal shall be bound 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. For the purposes of compliance with the page limitation, classified information, if applicable, shall be supplied separately as a supplement and added at the end of the VOLUME I – Technical / Management / Past Performance. Classified information shall be presented as a supplement. 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.

Appendix Document Page Limitation*

Resumes 10 resumes, 2 pages each (20 pages)

WBS Dictionary Unlimited

Resource Allocation Matrix matching Key Personnel to CWBS Unlimited

Copies of cure notices, show cause letters or letters of concern Unlimited

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Unlimited

*Appendix documents do not count towards the 100 page limit of Volume I – Technical Proposal

The page count shall include all material with printed matter and figures except cover pages, title pages, Table of Contents (TOC), lists of illustrations, tab pages, appendices, (CWBS, resumes, Resource Allocation Matrix), index, and lists of tables. Pages excluded from the page count must contain only material pertinent to the page heading or be blank and marked "Intentionally Left Blank." Index pages and Tabs are required and shall be cross-referenced to the TOC. Every page, except those marked as blank, will be numbered. If the proposal exceeds the page limit identified, the Government will remove all pages exceeding the specified page count from the back of the proposal prior to the evaluation. These pages will not be removed from the index or appendices provided at the back of the proposal.

The narrative material in all volumes of the Offerors 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. Text line spacing shall be 1.5 lines. 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 Times New Roman font. Fold out pages may be used for diagrams, charts or graphic material only and may not exceed 11 inches by 17 inches. Fold out pages will be counted as two pages. Fold out pages may only include narrative sufficient to describe the diagram, chart or graphic material. Every paragraph, figure, and table shall be numbered. Proposal material shall be presented on double-sided pages only and in a single column on each page (refer to Section I, FAR 52.204-4). Each double-sided page counts as 2 pages. Excel tables shall be embedded as working spreadsheets rather than pasted as pictures, when inserted within the word document. Volume II, Cost/Price proposal, shall be accompanied by a working Excel spreadsheet files that are fully functional. Make sure all necessary cells are linked and in a working condition.

A date shall be placed on each page of the proposal corresponding to the date of the initial proposal. Any pages that may be revised as a result of discussions (if required) shall contain revision numbers and dates and shall be identified by redline.

The Offeror shall provide Volumes I through II each on a separate CD-ROM. If a classified supplement is included, it shall be provided on a separate CD-ROM with appropriate security classification markings. Any classified material pages count toward the 100 page total limit for the Technical/Management/Past Performance Proposal. The CDs must be scanned for computer viruses. Each disk shall be labeled as follows:

N00024-15-R-6261 Volume #

Offeror Company Name, City, State Offeror POC Offeror POC Phone # Solicitation number Date of submission Appropriate security classification markings

The cover page of each Proposal Volume shall contain:

Volume Number and Title (e.g., Volume I – Technical/Management/Past Performance) Item Nomenclature and Request For Proposal (RFP) Number Company Name of the Offeror Offeror's Position on Disclosure of Proposal Data Security Classification of the Volume Serial Number/Copy Number

Proposal submission shall be as follows:

All required copies shall be submitted at the place and at or before the time and date specified in Block 9 of the

SF 33.

No cost or pricing information shall be included in the Offeror's forwarding letter or in any part of its submitted volumes, except the Cost Volume. Forwarding letters are merely instruments for transmitting the submitted proposals; they are not part of the page count and will not be evaluated.

Although legible, neat, orderly, and comprehensive proposal(s) are required, elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective explanation are not desired. Elaborate artwork, expensive visual or other presentation aids are neither necessary nor desired.

The Proposal shall contain all the pertinent information in sufficient detail to permit evaluation. The proposal should be sufficiently detailed and complete as to clearly demonstrate that the Offeror has a thorough comprehensive understanding of all technical and other requirements.

Volume I and Volume II shall be compatible with Microsoft Office 2007 or greater, or be readable with Adobe® Acrobat Reader 9.0 or greater and stored on a compact disk (CD-ROM). Volume II financial data (e.g.

Elemental Cost Summaries by CLIN for each CLIN) shall be provided using the Microsoft Excel software application and shall have all formulas traceable to all cells. The Excel workbook(s) shall be provided on a eCompact Disk (CD-ROM) in Volume II. All non-cost material shall be included in Volume I.

Two complete sets of CD-ROMs shall be provided, one marked “MASTER” and the other marked “BACKUP.”

Offeror shall not embed sound or video files into the electronic files.

1.2 HQ L-2-0013 SPECIAL PROPOSAL RECEIPT REQUIREMENTS (NAVSEA) (SEP 2009) (MODIFIED)

(JAN 2013)

(a) NAVSEA HQ is located at the Washington Navy Yard (WNY) where access is strictly limited in accordance with Naval District Washington (NDW) security regulations. It is recommended that proposals be mailed in accordance with RFP instructions. In the event you prefer to hand carry your proposal, ensure adequate time has been allowed by your representative to accommodate the additional security procedures. Detention at a NDW gate or failure to adhere to the procedures provided herein will not be considered an exception to timely proposal delivery as addressed in FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisitions. Late submission of proposals shall be handled in accordance with the provision of FAR 52.214-7, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawal of Bids.

(b) Offerors hand carrying proposals shall call the contracting officer or contract specialist at least 48 hours prior to arriving at the WNY to make arrangements. Offerors with proper credentials (CAC) can enter the WNY via the Isaac Hull Gate off M Street SE. other offerors must go to the O Street Gate to obtain a pass from the WNY Pass Office. If driving a vehicle the vehicle must have valid DOD sticker or the offeror must go to the O Street Gate and obtain a vehicle pass from the WNY Pass Office. Vehicles entering NDW are subject to random searches.

Packages should not be sealed as they are subject to inspection. Classified material shall be prepared in accordance with current security requirements. The contracting officer or contract specialist may receive the proposal and provide the offeror a receipt with the time and date of delivery.

(c) All offerors shall mark each RFP package with the name of the contracting officer and the contract specialist, their codes and phone numbers. In the event you have not been provided with this information contact the person listed in block 5 of the SF 26 or block 7 of the SF 33.

2.0 CONTENTS OF THE OFFER

The Offeror’s proposal must include the following:

Standard Form 33, “Solicitation, Offer and Award,” with blocks 12 through 18 completed by the Offeror, including authorized signature.

RFP with all Offeror fill-ins completed as well as Section K, “Representation, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors,” completed by the Offeror.

Technical / Management / Past Performance Volumes: Offerors shall submit hard and electronic copies of their Technical / Management / Past Performance Volumes.

Past Performance Information: Offerors shall submit the Past Performance information in the format specified. Offerors should note the requirement to distribute questionnaires and notify the contracting office of Past Performance references prior to the closing date of this solicitation.

Cost / Price Volume and Other Information: Offerors shall submit cost/price and other information required.

3.0 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

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 lower evaluated rating.

This procurement has been set aside for small business participation only. Section I, Contract Clauses, contains FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting). Pursuant to this clause, it is required that the Offeror must perform greater than 50% of the contract. Direct and indirect costs incurred and expended for employees, engineering services, and cost of development and production of the Offeror will be included in the Offeror’s costs for purposes of determining whether greater than 50% of the requirement has been met.

Proposal submitted shall be sufficiently detailed to enable Government evaluation board members to make a thorough evaluation of the proposal by factor/sub-factor, 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 proposal shall be specific, detailed and complete as to clearly demonstrate that the Offeror has a complete comprehension of the total technical and management requirements, including all provisions of the RFP. The Offeror shall include cross-referencing for traceability.

Offerors are advised to submit proposals that are complete, clear, and consistent in all respects without the need for additional explanation or information. Offerors are cautioned against the use of general, vague, or unsubstantiated statements, which prevent concise proposal evaluations. Each factor will be evaluated on how well the response meets the requirements of the solicitation. The response that completely addresses all of the solicitation requirements may be judged superior to the response that minimally addresses solicitation requirements under evaluation factors. The proposal shall be sufficiently complete to demonstrate the manner in which the Offeror will comply with the applicable requirements of the solicitation.

General statements like “the Offeror understands the method for performing the Systems Engineering efforts (or any portion thereof) and can or will comply with the requirements of the solicitation” will be considered inadequate, as will generic statements such as "straight forward engineering techniques" and the "highest quality control procedures.”

The format and content of the proposal shall contain a response to the topics of discussion noted below.

Information presented shall appear in the same order as outlined. A master index identifying major subsections by number, title, page number and volume shall be provided in each volume.

Documents, exhibits, and other attachments that form a part of this RFP will become part of any resultant contract. Section K will be incorporated by reference, while Sections L and M will not become a part of any resultant contract.

Each volume shall contain the following items in addition to the technical/descriptive data required by this RFP:

1. Cover & Title Page: The Cover and Title page shall indicate the following:

Company Name of the Offeror Title of Proposal Volume number and title (e.g. Volume 1 – Technical/Management/Past Performance Proposal) Security classification Item Nomenclature and RFP Number Serial Number/Copy Number Name, address, telephone number, facsimile number, CAGE code, and email address of the Offeror Date Offeror’s position regarding disclosure of proposal data in accordance with the provision DFARS

252.204-7000 entitled "Disclosure of Information."

Identification of copies bearing authorization signatures

2. Table of Contents. The table of contents shall provide sufficient detail so that factors and sub-factors can be easily located.

3.1 PROPOSAL STRUCTURE FOR VOLUME I

All topics described below shall be addressed. Information presented shall appear in the same order as outlined.

Paragraph numbering shall coincide with the following structures:

Volume I: Technical/Management Proposal Summaries

1.0 Technical Approach (Factor)

1.1 Hardware Baseline (Sub-factor)

1.2 Systems Engineering (Sub-factor)

1.3 Production (Sub-factor)

1.4 Facilities (Sub-factor)

1.5 Data Rights (Sub-factor)

2.0 Management Approach (Factor)

2.1 Program Management (Sub-factor)

2.2 Schedule (Sub-factor)

2.3 Personnel (Sub-factor)

2.4 Integrated Logistic Support and Configuration Management (Sub-factor)

3.0 Past Performance (Factor)

The Technical/Management Proposal shall contain brief statements of fact rather than wordy, generalized narratives.

(NO COST/PRICE INFORMATION IS TO BE PRESENTED IN VOLUME I)

Volume I: Technical/Management Proposal Summaries

This section of the proposal shall be as specific, detailed and complete as to clearly demonstrate the Offeror's understanding of, and the ability to meet, the requirements of the solicitation, SOW, specifications, and various exhibits. By addressing the factors and sub-factors below, the Offeror shall present, in detail, the proposed designs to be produced. The SOW and specification establish the detailed minimum performance requirements that the CAC is required to meet.

The following information shall be included in Volume I:

1.1 Hardware Baseline (Sub-factor)

a. Describe the technical approach required to develop the CAC TI-18 hardware baseline and integration into the GFM enclosure.

b. Demonstrate how the proposed hardware meets the performance specification and provide supporting data, analysis, or a combination.

c. Describe the First Article Test approach.

d. Describe the Factory Acceptance Test approach.

e. Develop a top level architectural depiction of the system, detailing interface assumptions, configuration item specifications, and key interface requirements.

1.2 Systems Engineering (Sub-factor)

a. Demonstrate how the systems engineering processes are integrated with program management, acquisition, test, integration, and sustainment processes to fulfill Acoustic Rapid Commercial-of the shelf Insertion (A-RCI) (GFI, to be provided under separate cover) and CAC requirements.

b. Describe how the proposed CAC will be integrated with A-RCI Sonar System and meet the CAC performance specification (GFI).

c. Describe how system engineering activities transition from Engineering Development Model (EDM) development to production.

d. Discuss the Offeror’s approach to applying an “Open Source Initiative” within the collaborative development environment. Demonstrate the ability to coordinate system design, development, and integration across diverse industry partners, academia, and Government warfare centers.

1.3 Production (Sub-factor)

a. Describe the overall hardware production process approach to satisfying the SOW and performance specification based upon the program schedule that will take place under the resultant contract.

b. Describe the interaction with the Technology Insertion and Installation IPTs and explain Offeror’s participation and how the information from these IPTs will assist in production planning.

1.4 Facilities (Sub-factor)

a. Demonstrate the ability to stand up, maintain, transition and sustain facilities across all proposed hardware baselines (i.e. TI-16, TI-18).

b. Describe the facilities used for First Article Testing and production testing.

c. Describe the 3-D Modeling / Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Engineering / Computer Aided Manufacturing facilities.

d. Describe the process at the Offeror’s facilities for controlling classified materials (hardware, software, firmware, and others), when required.

e. Describe the layout of space, provide a diagram of its facilities for this specific program, and assure the availability of the facilities to meet the Government’s requirements. The Offeror shall state whether the facilities are leased or owned.

1.5 Data Rights (Sub-factor)

The A-RCI Sonar System program, which the CAC system is an integral part of, requires that the Contractors proposed solution support the “Open Source Initiative / Open Systems Architecture” (See SOW Section 3.1.2.2) to enable third party applications and allow for the efficient integration of improvements with the Submarine Acoustic Systems. In order to enable the CAC system to fully function within the A-RCI paradigm, the Government desires Government Purpose Rights (GPR) in all Data (Data includes Technical Data, Computer Software and Computer Software Documentation as defined in DFARS 252.227-7013 "Rights in Technical Data Noncommercial Items” (March 2011) and/or DFARS 252.227-7014 "Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation" (March 2011) as applicable) used or generated in performance of this contract. The Data also includes all data relating to commercial items or commercial computer software (hereinafter Commercial Data) used, generated, and delivered in performance of this contract.

The Offeror shall propose the extent to which the rights in technical data (TD), computer software (CS), computer software documentation (CSD), and inventions/patents offered to the Government ensure unimpeded, innovative, and cost effective production, operation, maintenance, and upgrade of the CAC system throughout its life cycle; allow for open and competitive procurement of CAC system enhancements; and permit the transfer of the CAC system executable code, object code, and source code to other contractors for use on other systems or platforms.

The Offeror shall describe its plan for making design and interface information available as soon as possible after it is defined or established. The Offeror shall establish and maintain a process that will provide “early and often” design disclosure directly to the Government or to third-party contractors via Government-established access (e.g., the Naval Sea Systems Command Software/Hardware Asset Reuse Enterprise (SHARE) library or other Navy and Marine Corps repository/library resources) to in-process design documentation and computer software. Access to this information shall be supported using industry standards and at minimal cost to the Government. The exchange of information shall be structured so as to protect the Offeror’s and third-party developers’ proprietary information. The Offeror shall address how it intends to resolve any comments from the Government and third-party contractors. The Offeror shall describe how it intends to provide all licenses, executable code, object code, source code, drawings, repair and engineering documentation to the Government and third-party contractors at specified key events or at defined intervals.

Offerors whose proposed solution does not provide GPR are required to (1) demonstrate how the system is fully functionally integrated and tested with the A-RCI Sonar System and (2) describe the Offeror’s approach to be used to support the A-RCI Sonar System integration to enable third party applications and allow for the efficient integration of improvements with the Submarine Acoustic Systems.

The Data Rights and Patent Rights offered shall be provided as attachments to the proposal. The Offeror shall cite specific examples of the Government's Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) that illustrate the tenets of the offer, including an overview of the information provided in the following required attachments, as well as a discussion of how the information contained in the attachments impacts or illustrates the tenets of the proposal:

The Offeror shall provide the following information as attachments to its offer: (Note: These attachments are not included in the Technical Volume page count.)

a. Rights in Noncommercial TD, Noncommercial CS, and Noncommercial CSD.

i. The 7017 List. The Offeror shall attach to its offer a list identifying all noncommercial TD, CS, and CSD that it asserts should be delivered with other than unlimited rights. Specific instructions and requirements concerning this list are set forth in the DFARS 252.227-7017 “Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions” (JAN 2011) provision incorporated at Section K of this solicitation. If the Offeror is awarded a contract, the 7017 List shall be attached to the contract.

ii. The 7028 List. The Offeror shall attach to its offer a list identifying all noncommercial TD, CS, and CSD that it intends to deliver with other than unlimited rights and that are identical or substantially similar to TD, CS, or CSD that the Offeror has delivered to, or is obligated to deliver to, the Government under any contract or subcontract. Specific instructions and requirements concerning this list are set forth in the DFARS 252.227-7028 “Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government” (June 1995) provision incorporated at Section K of this solicitation. Additionally, if there is no data or software to be identified in the 7028 list, the Offeror shall submit the list and enter “None” as the body of the list. If the Offeror is awarded a contract, the 7028 List shall be attached to the contract.

iii. Supplemental Information. The Offeror shall attach to its offer a statement, entitled “Supplemental

Information—Noncommercial Technical Data, Noncommercial Computer Software, Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation” (the statement) that, for each item of noncommercial TD, CS, or CSD that the Offeror asserts should be delivered with specifically negotiated license rights or other non-standard rights (as discussed at DFARS 252.227-7013 “Rights in Technical Data – Noncommercial Items” (FEB 2014) and/or DFARS 252.227-7014 “Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation” (FEB 2014)), sets forth a complete description of all such proposed non-standard restrictions on the Government’s ability to use, modify, release, perform, display, or disclose such TD, CS, or CSD. This information may be provided by referencing any proposed nonstandard license agreement that is attached to the statement. The Offeror shall submit the statement as an attachment to its offer, dated and signed by an official authorized to contractually obligate the Offeror. If there is no information to be included in the statement, the Offeror need not submit the statement. If the Offeror is awarded a contract, any statement provided will be attached to the

b. Rights in Commercial TD, Commercial CS, and Commercial CSD.

i. The Offeror shall attach to its offer a list, entitled “Commercial Technical Data, Commercial Computer Software, and Commercial Computer Software Documentation-Government Use Restrictions” (the Commercial Restrictions List), that provides the following information regarding all commercial TD, CS, and CSD that the Offeror (including its sub-Offerors or suppliers, or potential sub- Offerors or suppliers, at any tier) intends to deliver with other than unlimited rights: (1) identification of the data or software; (2) basis for asserting restrictions, such as licensed products including open source; (3) asserted rights category (e.g. GPR or restricted rights); and (4) name of the entity asserting restrictions. For any item designated as Non- Developmental Item (NDI), the Offeror is requested to provide details of the Agency and level therein that paid for development and the contract number(s) and dates wherein payments were received. For each entry in the list citing an asserted rights category other than the standard license rights applicable to commercial TD as set forth in the DFARS 252.227-7015 “Technical Data – Commercial Items” (FEB 2014) clause, the Offeror shall provide a complete description of the asserted rights (e.g., a specially negotiated license, open source, or the license customarily offered to the public); this information may be provided by referencing any proposed non-standard or commercial license agreement that is attached to the list, but in all cases, the non-standard or commercial license will be attached for Government review. The Offeror shall submit the Commercial Restrictions List as an attachment to its offer, dated and signed by an official authorized to contractually obligate the Offeror. If there is no information to be included in the Commercial Restrictions List, the Offeror shall submit the list and enter “None” as the body of the list. If the Offeror is awarded a contract, the Commercial Restrictions List shall be attached to the

ii. The Offeror shall attach to its offer a list, entitled “Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Licenses –

Identification and Licensing” (the COTS List), providing information concerning all COTS licenses for which it intends to pay license fees and the amount of the fees in order to perform under the contract. The Offeror shall submit the COTS List as an attachment to its offer, dated and signed by an official authorized to contractually obligate the Offeror. The Offeror’s COTS list shall also include a statement explaining how the COTS will be used in the system. If there is no information to be included in the COTS List, the Offeror shall submit the list and enter “None” as the body of the list. If the Offeror is awarded a contract, the COTS List shall be attached to the

c. Rights in Background Inventions.

i. The Offeror shall attach to its offer a list, entitled “Background Inventions—Identification and Licensing” (the BIIL List), providing information concerning all background inventions. A “background invention” is any invention, other than a subject invention, that is covered by any patent or pending patent application in which the Offeror (including its sub-Offerors or suppliers, or potential sub-Offerors or suppliers, at any tier) (1) has any right, title, or interest; and (2) proposes to incorporate into any items, components, or processes (ICP) to be developed or delivered, or that will be described or disclosed in any TD, CS, or CSD to be developed or delivered, under the resulting contract. For each background invention, the BIIL List shall identify

(1) the invention, by serial number, title, and date of the patent application or issued patent; (2) the ICP, TD, CS, and CSD that will incorporate or disclose the invention; (3) the nature of the Offeror's right, title, or interest in the invention; and (4) whether the Offeror is willing to sell to the Government a license to practice the invention, and if so, a complete description of the terms of such proposed license. The Offeror shall submit the BIIL List as an attachment to its offer, dated and signed by an official authorized to contractually obligate the Offeror. If there is no information to be included in the BIIL List, the Offeror shall submit the list and enter “None” as the body of the list. If the Offeror is awarded a contract, the BIIL List shall be attached to the contract.

The Offeror shall attach to its offer a list, entitled “Third Party Patent Rights – Identification and Licensing” (the 3PRIL List), providing information concerning all third party patent rights for which it intends to pay royalties and the amount of the royalties in order to perform under the contract. The Offeror shall submit the 3PRIL List as an attachment to its offer, dated and signed by an official authorized to contractually obligate the Offeror. If there is no information to be included in the 3PRIL List, the Offeror shall submit the list and enter “None” as the body of the list. If the Offeror is awarded a contract, the 3PRIL List shall be attached to the contract.

2.0 Management Approach (Factor)

2.1 Program Management (Sub-factor)

a. Describe the Offeror’s proposed program management structure and how this structure will be integrated into the A-RCI program and participate with the Engineering IPTs, indicating lines of authority and communication in terms of effective integration of testing, design, development, and CAC support tasks.

b. Describe the corporate approach to program control, including the methods of communication, such as working meetings, directives and memoranda. Describe the procedures by which the program manager exercises control.

c. Identify any changes to current organizational and operating procedures that will be made to implement this program. If teaming is applicable, expand the management organizational chart and discussion requested above to illustrate the working levels of internal and external interfaces among subcontractors and team members.

d. Provide a Level 3 Contractor Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) across the task elements specified in the SOW. These pages will not be included in the 100 page limit for the Technical/Management/Past Performance Volume.

2.2 Schedule (Sub-factor)

a. Describe corporate methodology employed to develop schedules.

b. Provide a detailed schedule that shall show any required design reviews, testing, deliverables, and documentation.

c. Describe how the scope of work in this solicitation can be accomplished most efficiently and effectively, consistent with the top-level requirements of the Integrated Master Schedule.

a. Describe the Offeror’s personnel that will be made available for the CAC effort. The personnel utilized shall have the necessary professional and technical skills required to successfully accomplish the development, test, delivery, and support of the CAC system.

b. The Offeror's proposal shall address the following:

a. Provide a maximum of 10 resumes for the technical, engineering, design and management personnel that will be engaged in this contract. Resumes must be provided for Key Personnel.

These resumes will not be included in the 100 page limit for the Technical/Management/Past Performance Volume. At a minimum, the Government considers key personnel as following.

1. Program Manager. Manages program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. Plans and develops methods and procedures for implementing program, directs and coordinates program activities, and exercises control over personnel responsible for specific functions or phases of program.

Selects personnel according to knowledge and experience in submarine sonar systems and commercial hardware applications. Confers with staff to explain program and individual responsibilities for functions and phases of program. Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate managerial personnel, activities concerned with implementation and carrying out objectives of program. Reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objective and modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attain objectives. Controls expenditures in accordance with budget allocations. Experience desired is either 20+ years of relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree in business administration or project management.