N00024-15-R-6263-0003.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment to solicitation N00024-15-R-6263 is to:

a. Respond to bidders' questions; and

b. Replace FAR clause 52.204-8.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Aug-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-6263

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Jun-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, X is not extended.

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

19-Aug-2015

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N00024-15-R-6263

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

Q&A Number Question and Answer

Q11 (U) Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array Section 4.2.3 (U) Reliability Demonstration (RD) Section 4.2.3.1 (U) Component Level.

Pages 45-46

The test period (calendar days) required for the different tests identified in this section are identified by the individual test profile. Table 1 summarizes component level reliability demonstration individual test durations.

If all components necessary for this portion of the reliability demonstration are available at contract award, the component level reliability demonstration takes more than 20.6 months to complete, which exceeds the first article 20-month period of performance.

Is the above Table 1 Component Level test summary an accurate representation of the Navy’s specification requirement for component level reliability demonstration?

A11 No. The Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array is modified as detailed below.

Q12 (U) Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array

Section 4.2.3 (U) Reliability Demonstration (RD) Section 4.2.3.2 (U) Module Level.

Pages 46-47

The test period (calendar days) required for the different tests identified in this section are defined by the individual test profile. Table 2 summarizes module level reliability demonstration individual test durations.

Since the reliability demonstration requires successful completion of the component level testing prior to starting module level testing (4.2.3.1.5 second paragraph), the completion of module level testing is estimated at 41.6 months (component level 20.6 months + module level 21.0 months), which exceeds the first article 20-month period of performance.

Is the above Table 2 Module Level test summary an accurate representation of the Navy’s specification requirement for module level reliability demonstration?

A12 No. The Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array is modified as detailed

Q13 (U) Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array

Section 4.2.3.2 (U) Array Level.

Pages 47-48

The test period (calendar days) required for the different tests identified in this section are defined by the individual test profile. Table 3 summarizes array level reliability demonstration individual test durations.

If the array necessary for this portion of the reliability demonstration is available at contract award, the array level reliability demonstration takes more than 31.4 months to complete, which exceeds the first article 20-month period of performance.

Is the above Table 3 Array Level test summary an accurate representation of the Navy’s specification requirement for array level reliability demonstration?

A13 No. The Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array is modified as detailed

Q14 (U) Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array

Since the time necessary to conduct the specified reliability demonstration tests far exceeds the First Article period of 20 months, would the Navy consider conducting the TB-29X reliability demonstration as part of Engineering Services thereby decoupling reliability demonstration from First Article?

A14 No, the Navy has modified the Reliability Demonstration requirements for a 20 month duration of first article.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

The following have been deleted:

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications MAY 2014

The following have been added by full text:

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

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

(2) The small business size standard is 750.

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

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

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

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

(v) 52.209-2; Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

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

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

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

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

(vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

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

(d)(1) The following representations or certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) database are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 252.209-7003, Reserve Officer Training Corps and Military Recruiting on Campus--Representation. Applies to all solicitations with institutions of higher education.

(ii) 252.216-7008, Economic Price Adjustment--Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government. Applies to solicitations for fixed-price supply and service contracts when the contract is to be performed wholly or in part in a foreign country, and a foreign government controls wage rates or material prices and may during contract performance impose a mandatory change in wages or prices of materials.

(iii) 252.222-7007, Representation Regarding Combating Trafficking in Persons, as prescribed in 222.1771. Applies to solicitations with a value expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(iv) 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform. Applies to all solicitations when performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.

(v) 252.225-7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of Commercial Satellite Services from Certain Foreign Entities-- Representations. Applies to solicitations for the acquisition of commercial satellite services.

(vi) 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism. Applies to all solicitations expected to result in contracts of $150,000 or more.

(vii) 252.229-7012, Tax Exemptions (Italy)--Representation. Applies to solicitations when contract performance will be in Italy.

(viii) 252.229-7013, Tax Exemptions (Spain)--Representation. Applies to solicitations when contract performance will be in Spain.

(ix) 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea. Applies to all solicitations except those for direct purchase of ocean transportation services or those with an anticipated value at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.

(2) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated by the Contracting Officer: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X (i) 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government.

X (ii) 252.225-7000, Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

____ (iii) 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate.

____ Use with Alternate I.

X (iv) 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.

X (v) 252.225-7035, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

____ Use with Alternate I.

____ Use with Alternate II.

____ Use with Alternate III.

____ Use with Alternate IV.

____ Use with Alternate V.

(e) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM Web site at https://www.acquisition.gov/. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in FAR 52.204-8(c) and paragraph (d) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer, and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below ____ [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by provision number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR/DFARS Clause # Title Date Change

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

(End of provision)

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 2A

Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array, Section 4.2.3.1 (U) Component Level (first sentence only) has been modified:

From:

Four telemetry components of each type (or 5% of the quantity used in full array if that is greater) will be subjected to set of environmental stresses simulating 4.5 years of continuous use.

To:

Four telemetry components of each type (or 5% of the quantity used in full array if that is greater) will be subjected to set of rigorous environmental stresses.

Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array, Section 4.2.3.1.1 (U) Pressure Cycles has been modified:

From:

1. Components Operating: 0 to “max operational” pressure for 1350 cycles, with a profile of 15-minute ramp up, 5-minute hold, and 15-minute ramp down. Every 240th cycle will have an 8-hour hold.

2. Components Powered Off: 0 to “survival pressure” pressure for 270 cycles for a profile of 25-minute ramp up, 5-minute hold, and 25-minute ramp down. Cycles 1 and 10 will have a 24-hour hold.

To:

1. Components Operating: 0 to “max operational” pressure for 600 cycles, with a profile of 5-minute ramp up, 5-minute hold, and 5 minute ramp down. Every 120th cycle will have an 8-hour hold.

2. Components Powered Off: 0 to “survival pressure” pressure for 180 cycles for a profile of 5-minute ramp up, 15-minute hold, and 5-minute ramp down. Cycles 1 and 180 will have a 24-hour hold.

Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array, Section 4.2.3.1.2 (U) Thermal Cycles has been

1. Components Operating: -2° C to 40° C for 810 cycles, with a profile of 2.5° C per minute ramp up, 5-minute hold, and 2.5° C per minute ramp down. Every 240th cycle will have an 8-hour hold.

2. Components Powered Off: -40° C to 60° C for 810 cycles, with a profile of 15° C per minute ramp up, 1-hour hold, and 15° C per minute ramp down. Every fourth cycle will have a 24-hour hold.

1. Components Operating: -2° C to 40° C for 360 cycles, with a profile of 2.5° C per minute ramp up, 5-minute hold, and 2.5° C per minute ramp down. Every 180th cycle will have an 8-hour hold.

2. Components Powered Off: -40° C to 60° C for 405 cycles, with a profile of 15° C per minute ramp up, 1-hour hold, and 15° C per minute ramp down. Every fourth cycle will have a 12-hour hold.

Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array, Section 4.2.3.1.5 (U) Immersion Test has been

From:

Components Powered Off: Immerse them in an Isopar-filled; thin-walled (GFE), capped section of hose. All components will be placed in Isopar-filled hose and immersed in water. The will be held at 60° C for 112 days.

Telemetry performance testing shall be performed at 40° C following this soak.

(U) Satisfactory test results from the component-level testing are required to move to module level testing.

To:

Components Powered Off: Immerse them in an Isopar-filled; thin-walled (GFE), capped section of hose. All components will be placed in Isopar-filled hose and immersed in water. The will be held at 60° C for 100 days.

Telemetry performance testing shall be performed at 40° C following this soak.

Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array, Section 4.2.3.2 (U) Module Level (first sentence only) has been modified:

From:

Two sets of FIMs, ESAMs, and AIMs (if required for the system) will be subjected to sets of environmental stresses simulating 3 years of continuous use.

To:

Two sets of FIMs, ESAMs, and AIMs (if required for the system) will be subjected to sets of rigorous environmental stresses.

Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array, Section 4.2.3.2.1 (U) Un-hosed Thermal Cycles has been modified:

1. Module Pairs Operating: -2° C to 40° C for 810 cycles, with a profile of 2.5° C per minute ramp up, 5-minute hold, and 2.5° C per minute ramp down. Every 240th cycle will have an 8-hour hold.

2. Module Pairs Powered Off: -40° C to 60° C for 810 cycles, with a profile of 15° C per minute ramp up, 1-hour hold, and 15° C per minute ramp down. Every fourth cycle will have a 24-hour hold.

1. Module Pairs Operating: -2° C to 40° C for 180 cycles, with a profile of 2.5° C per minute ramp up, 5-minute hold, and 2.5° C per minute ramp down. Every 90th cycle will have an 8-hour hold.

2. Module Pairs Powered Off: -40° C to 60° C for 270 cycles, with a profile of 15° C per minute ramp up, 1-hour hold, and 15° C per minute ramp down. Every fourth cycle will have an 8-hour hold.

Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array, Section 4.2.3.2.2 (U) Hosed Pressure Cycles has been modified:

1. Module Pairs Operating: 0 to “max operational” pressure for 1350 cycles, with a profile of 15-minute ramp up, 5-minute hold, and 15-minute ramp down. Every 240th cycle will have an 8-hour hold.

2. Module Pairs Powered Off: 0 to “survival pressure” pressure for 270 cycles for a profile of 25-minute ramp up, 5-minute hold, and 25-minute ramp down. Cycles 1 and 10 will have a 24-hour hold.

1. Module Paris Operating: 0 to “max operational” pressure for 300 cycles, with a profile of 15-minute ramp up, 5-minute hold, and 15 minute ramp down. Every 50th cycle will have an 8-hour hold.

2. Module Pairs Powered Off: 0 to “survival pressure” pressure for 270 cycles for a profile of 25-minute ramp up, 5-minute hold, and 25-minute ramp down. Cycles 1, 140 and 270 will have an 8-hour hold.

Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array, Section 4.2.3.3 (U) Array Level (first sentence only) has been modified:

From:

One full-length array shall be subjected to a set of land-based environmental stresses simulating 4.5 years of continuous use.

One full-length array shall be subjected to a set of land-based environmental stresses.

Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array, Section 4.2.3.3.1 (U) Pressure Cycles has been

1. Array Powered On: With the array (including tow cable and VIMs) powered, it will be subjected to 0 to “max operational” pressure for 1350 cycles, with a profile of 15-minute ramp up, 5-minute hold, and 15-minute ramp down. Every 100th cycle will have an 8-hour hold.

2. Array Powered Off: With the array powered off, it will be subjected to 0 to “survival” pressure for 10 cycles for a profile of 25-minute ramp up, 5-minute hold, and 20-minute ramp down. Cycles 1 and 10 will have a 8-hour hold.

1. Array Powered On: With the array (including tow cable and VIMs) powered, it will be subjected to 0 to “max operational” pressure for 300 cycles, with a profile of 15-minute ramp up, 5-minute hold, and 5-minute ramp down. Every 50th cycle will have an 8-hour hold.

2. Array Powered Off: With the array powered off, it will be subjected to 0 to “survival” pressure for 7 cycles for a profile of 15-minute ramp up, 5-minute hold, and 5-minute ramp down. Cycles 1 and 7 will have an 8-hour hold.

Performance Specification for the TB-29X Thinline Towed Array, Section 4.2.3.3.2 (U) Thermal Cycles has been

1. Array Powered On: With the array operating, it will be subjected to -2° C to 40° C for 810 cycles. The profile of 2.5° C per minute ramp up, 8-hour hold, and 2.5° C per minute ramp down. Every fourth cycle will have a 24-hour hold at each end.

2. Array Powered Off: With the array powered off, it shall be subjected to -40° C to 60° C for 810 cycles, with a profile of 15° C per minute ramp up, 8-hour hold, and 15° C per minute ramp down. Every 90th cycle will have a 12-hour hold at each end.

1. Array Powered On: With the array operating, it will be subjected to -2° C to 40° C for 360 cycles. The profile of 2.5° C per minute ramp up, 8-hour hold, and 2.5° C per minute ramp down. Every eight cycle will have an 8-hour hold at each end.

2. Array Powered Off: With the array powered off, it shall be subjected to -40° C to 60° C for 180 cycles, with a profile of 15° C per minute ramp up, 8-hour hold, and 15° C per minute ramp down. Every 90th cycle will have a 12-hour hold at each end.