N00024-16-R-2302_Amendment_5.docx.pdf

N0002415NR71508

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 Amendment 0005 to solicitation N00024-16-R-2302 is to replace the LEVEL OF EFFORT clause w ith LEVEL OF EFFORT - ALTERNATE I and make various other clause updates resulting from the level of effort clause update. Accordingly, the solicitation is hearby amended as follow s: see attached page(s).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 29

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Feb-2016

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 N00024-16-R-2302

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Dec-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

25-Feb-2016

CODE

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (HQ)

1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-2020

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

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N00024-16-R-2302

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been added by full text:

HQ B-2-0015 PAYMENT OF FEES(S) (LEVEL OF EFFORT – ALTERNATE I) (NAVSEA) (MAY 2010) (Applicable to Items 0003, and if Options are exercised 0004, 0006, 0007, 0103, 0104, 0106, 0107, 0203, 0204, 0206, 0207, 0303, 0304, 0306, 0307, 0403, 0404, 0406, 0407, 0503, 0504, 0506, and 0507)

(a) For purposes of this contract, "fee" means "target fee" in cost-plus-incentive-fee type contracts, "base fee" in cost-plus-award-fee type contracts, or "fixed fee" in cost-plus-fixed-fee type contracts for level of effort type contracts.

(b) The Government shall make payments to the Contractor, subject to and in accordance with the clause in this contract entitled "FIXED FEE" (FAR 52.216-8) or "INCENTIVE FEE", (FAR 52.216-10), as applicable. Such payments shall be submitted by and payable to the Contractor pursuant to the clause of this contract entitled "ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT" (FAR 52.216-7), subject to the withholding terms and conditions of the "FIXED FEE" or "INCENTIVE FEE" clause, as applicable, and shall be paid at the hourly rate(s) specified above per man-hour performed and invoiced. Total fee(s) paid to the Contractor shall not exceed the fee amount(s) set forth in this contract. In no event shall the Government be required to pay the Contractor any amount in excess of the funds obligated under this contract.

The following have been modified:

HQ B-2-0003 DETERMINATION OF FEE (NAVSEA) (APR 2015)

(a) Minimum Fee

The base fee, as set forth in Section B of this contract, shall constitute a minimum fee to be paid for the performance of this contract. The Base Fee shall be paid in accordance with the clause of this contract entitled “PAYMENT OF FEE(S) (COMPLETION) (NAVSEA) (MAY 1993)” and “FIXED FEE” (FAR 52.216-8) for Items 0001, 0002, and if exercised, 0005, 0101, 0102, 0105, 0201, 0202, 0205, 0301, 0302, 0305, 0401, 0402, 0405, 0501, 0502, 0505, 0601, and 1000, and “PAYMENT OF FEE(S) (LEVEL OF EFFORT) - ALTERNATE 1 (NAVSEA) (MAY 2010) and “FIXED FEE” (FAR 52.216-8)” for Items 0003 and if Options are exercised, 0004, 0006, 0007, 0103, 0104, 0106, 0107, 0203, 0204, 0206, 0207, 0303, 0304, 0306, 0307, 0403, 0404, 0406, 0407, 0503, 0504, 0506, and 0507.

This clause documents the Award Fee Plan for applicable Items 0001-0003; if Orders are placed, Item 1000; and, if Options are exercised, Option Items 0004-0007, 0101-0107, 0201-0207, 0301-0307, 0401-0407, 0501-0507.

(b) Award Fee

In addition to the minimum (or base fee) to be paid hereunder, if any, the Contractor may earn an award fee as determined by the Fee Determining Official (FDO). The Government's purpose in granting an award fee is to encourage and reward superior Contracting effort directed toward performance of this contract. The specifics for evaluation are set forth in paragraphs that follow.

(c) Award Fee Board

The Contractor's performance evaluation for each period will be conducted by an Award Fee Board (AFB) of a Chairperson/Co-Chairperson and not less than four (4) and a maximum of nine (9) other voting members consisting of:

CHAIRPERSON /CO-CHAIRPERSON

Primary: LCS Program Office, Post Delivery Director, PMS 501D Alternate: LCS Program Office, Deputy Program Manager, PMS 501B

OTHER VOTING MEMBERS

(1) Executing SERMC Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO), Code 410

(2) Executing SUPSHIP Program Office Representative, Code 152

(3) Procuring Contracting Officer, NAVSEA 02232

(4) LCS Program Office, Post Delivery Representative, PMS 501D

(5) Executing SUPSHIP Technical Engineering Directorate, Code 200 Representative

(6) LCS Program Office Technical Representative, PMS 501T

(7) LCS Post Delivery Hull Manager, PMS 501D

(8) Executing SUPSHIP Quality Assurance Directorate Code 300 Representative

(9) LCS Integrated Combat Systems Program Representative, IWS 8.0

(d) Fee Determining Official

The FDO, LCS Shipbuilding Program Manager (PMS 501), shall make determinations of the award fee due to the Contractor based upon the performance evaluation conducted by the Award Fee Board established pursuant to paragraph (c) above.

(e) Award Fee Determination and Reclama Procedures

Within ten (10) days after the end of the evaluation period the Contractor shall, if desired, submit a self-assessment report to the AFB Chairperson, Procuring Contracting Officer, Administrative Contracting Officer, and the COR. This written assessment of the Contractor’s performance throughout the award fee period shall address each of the award fee factors and state the Contractor’s calculated award fee for the evaluation period. It shall contain supporting documentation and may also contain other relevant information, including any mitigating circumstances that may be reasonably expected to assist the AFB and FDO in determining the fee amount.

(1) Upon receipt of the Contractor’s self-assessment report, the COR will review and validate any inconsistencies, inaccuracies or areas of disagreement in the report and address the findings and supporting documentation to the AFB Chairperson, the Administrative Contracting Officer, and the Procuring Contracting Officer.

(2) Within twenty (20) days after the end of the evaluation period, and after receipt of all required CDRL deliverables, whichever is longer, the PMS 501D Hull Manager shall provide a Fee Recommendation Report of Contractor performance to the AFB Chairperson and Contracting Officer. This report shall clearly identify specific evaluation categories, factors or elements, and state the PMS 501D Hull Manager’s calculated award fee for the evaluation period.

(3) The Award Fee Board evaluation will be scheduled following receipt of required CDRL deliverables, the Contractor’s self-assessment report, if any, and Government input. The Contractor will be provided the opportunity to present a self-assessment brief at the Award Fee Board evaluation. This brief shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes. After reviewing both the Contractor’s and PMS 501D Hull Manager input, the Board will arrive at a consensus on the performance rating and advise the FDO of its recommendation including the reasons, rationale, and justifications .

(4) Within ten (10) working days from receipt of the Boards recommendations, the FDO will provide the Contracting Officer a final performance evaluation and determination of the award fee earned. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of the determination of the award fee.

(5) Within five (5) working days of receipt of written notification, the Contractor may: 1) concur with the award fee determination or 2) submit to the FDO, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, written comments on the evaluation findings. In such case, these comments shall be considered by the FDO in establishing the award fee earned. If no written reclama is received within five (5) working days of written notification, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification to the contract to provide for award fee earned for that period within ten (10) working days after receipt of the required funding from the program office and approved by the Comptroller.

(6) If there is such a reclama, then within ten (10) working days from the receipt thereof, the FDO shall provide the Contracting Officer a final performance evaluation and determination of the award fee. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of the FDO’s final determination.

(7) Upon written request by the Contractor to the FDO, the Chairman of the AFEB will assign a Board member to de-brief the Contractor, providing constructive feedback as to his performance and recommendations for improvement.

(f) Fee Determination Official’s Determination

Determinations of the FDO with respect to the amount of the award fee to be paid to the Contractor and the methodology for determining the award fee are unilateral decisions made solely at the discretion of the Government.

(g) Performance Objectives and Factors

The Contractor's performance during each evaluation period will be judged in the objectives listed below. The Government reserves the right to make changes in performance objectives and factors or weights assigned to performance objectives by unilateral modification no later than ten (10) working days prior to the commencement of the evaluation period. Unsatisfactory performance under an award fee criterion may result in increased weighting for that factor in subsequent evaluation periods.

During the evaluation period, the Contractor may earn award fee for exceeding performance objectives. The performance objectives are categorized in the following areas: schedule, management, technical and cost. Their relative importance is reflected by the weighting factors provided below:

Performance Objectives Weighting

Schedule Performance 35%

Management Performance 30%

Technical Performance 20%

Cost Performance 15%

(1) Performance Objectives

The following performance objectives will be evaluated during the evaluation period.

a. Schedule – Emphasis will be placed on the Contractor’s efforts toward development and achievement of aggressive, yet manageable, schedules to support major PSA milestones. The Contractor is to schedule major milestones to occur as early as possible to ensure a successful PSA. Adherence to or improvement upon scheduled key events and major production milestones is considered essential.

Measures of success include:

i. Strict adherence to the PSA schedule milestone dates submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Government prior to the start of PSA and completing growth and new work within the PSA schedule. Actual completion dates will be compared to scheduled dates.

Accelerating schedule while maintaining quality and cost is recognized as superior performance.

ii. Submission of an accurate, fully populated, resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule

(IMS) that provides for accomplishment of the total availability work package, including Alteration Installation Team (AIT) or other outside activity installation modifications. The IMS developed shall utilize a front-loaded approach of 70% of all production work complete at the 50% point of the availability for work tasked by the beginning of the availability. The Contractor shall also submit accurate, fully populated, resource-loaded IMS updates for inclusion of new and growth work.

iii. Adherence to or improvement upon the integrated schedule for the entire PSA work package as measured by the final Schedule Performance Index (SPI) at the end of the PSA.

iv. Timely completion and turnover of compartments to the Government in accordance with the Compartment Close-out schedule provided by the Contractor prior to the start of PSA.

b. Management – Emphasis will be placed on the Contractor’s effective and efficient management of resources (manpower) during the PSA and ability to manage growth and new work. Consideration will be given to timely negotiation and definitization of changes, including prompt and timely submission of proposals, notification to the Government of any identified problems, reasonableness of estimates, and provision of information required by the Government for negotiations. Consideration will also be given to effective subcontractor management throughout the execution of the PSA.

Timely and accurate submission of contract deliverables, particularly schedule and cost data, crucial to Government oversight is considered essential. Cooperation with and support of the Contractor with the integration of outstanding new construction DD250 work items into the overall PSA schedule is mandatory. Active Contractor participation and preparedness for PSA Planning Conferences to discuss work packages, schedules and execution planning is required. Measures of success include:

i. Effectiveness of the Contractor’s workload management plan. Actual manning will be compared to projected manning.

ii. Acceptance, integration, and execution of new and growth work within the PSA.

iii. Effective subcontractor management, placing emphasis on the prime contractor’s ability to align subcontractor execution to government priorities throughout the execution of the PSA.

iv. Timeliness and accuracy of CDRL deliverables, particularly those associated with cost and schedule reports.

v. Judicious use of overtime, where contractually authorized, striking the appropriate balance between cost and responsiveness.

c. Technical – Emphasis will be placed in accomplishing the PSA work package with quality workmanship and minimal re-work. Contractor ability to clearly identify and resolve shipboard production and test problems will be monitored. Accuracy of the work packages and test procedures is integral to success. Care and protection of the ship and equipment during an intrusive industrial environment is considered an important element of the PSA. Prevention of equipment damage and contamination from industrial debris is to be accomplished through proactive protection including application of appropriate covers and proper utilization of storage facilities. Maintenance of safe and clean work areas free from accumulated industrial debris and rubbish is essential. Measures of success include:

i. Effectiveness of the Compartment Close-out process in delivering compartments without deficiencies.

ii. Quality of the workmanship as measured by equipment and material deficiencies identified during the Post Repair Sea Trials conducted at the conclusion of the PSA and associated manhours required to correct them.

iii. Quality of workmanship as measured by the re-work required to correct defective repairs and deficient work performed on equipment and shipboard spaces as part of the PSA work package.

iv. Effectiveness of the Contractor to identify and quickly resolve safety, care and protection problems on the ship during PSA.

v. Quality, timeliness and accuracy of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) submittals during the work package certification process.

d. Cost – The most significant goal in this performance objective is accomplishment of work within the negotiated cost. The Contractor is required to provide realistic cost estimates and negotiate work in a timely manner. Accuracy of Estimate at Completion (EAC) to projected cost and delivery of all hours tasked is considered a reflection of cost control. Accurate cost accounting (labor, materials, management) of both prime and subcontractors is required. Proactive identification of cost problems, to include timely variance analysis, and Contractor effectiveness in problem resolution will be evaluated. Implementation of cost savings techniques will be viewed favorably. Measures of success include:

i. Providing timely negotiation of work tasked by the Government. Particularly crucial is new work and growth identified during the course of the PSA.

ii. Accuracy of the negotiated costs by comparing to actual costs and the Estimate at Completion (EAC).

iii. Cost management of the entire PSA work package as measured by the final Cost

Performance Index (CPI) at the end of PSA. CPI will be measured both in cost (dollars) and Direct Production Labor (DPL manhours).

iv. The cost associated to correct equipment and compartment damage on the ship during PSA attributable to inadequate care and protection.

(h) Evaluation Periods/Award Fee Pool

(1) Award Fee Period

The Award Fee Board will evaluate the Contractor's performance on all active line items during the evaluation period.

The single evaluation period is defined as:

Start - Upon contract award or option exercise, as applicable.

End - 90 days after PSA Completion Date

An informal review will take place during the course of the evaluation period. This review will be based on the evaluation categories and factors as set forth above and will provide the Contractor with input from the Navy to allow the Contractor to make adjustments in its performance as necessary. This review is not subject to the award fee provisions of this clause and will not reflect an award fee evaluation score, nor will an award fee be established for this review period.

(2) Award Fee Pool

For completion-type Items 0001, 0002 and, if exercised, 0005, 0101, 0102, 0105, 0201, 0202, 0205, 0301, 0302, 0305, 0401, 0402, 0405, 0501, 0502, 0505 and for completion-type Orders placed under Item 1000, if any: The Award Fee Pool for each Item is as stated in Section B of the contract, for all awarded/exercised Items.

For Level-of-Effort-type Items 0003, and, if exercised, 0004, 0006, 0007, 0103, 0104, 0106, 0107, 0203, 0204, 0206, 0207, 0303, 0304, 0306, 0307, 0403, 0404, 0406, 0407, 0503, 0504, 0506, 0507 and for Level-of-Effort type orders placed under Item 1000, if any: The Award Fee Pool for each evaluation period for each Item shall be calculated as follows:

Award Fee Pool = (Percent of Section B Item Hours Delivered during evaluation period) X (Total Section B Item Award Fee)

There shall be no rollover of unearned award fee.

(i) Performance Ratings

(1) In evaluating Contractor performance, the following adjective and numerical ratings will be used:

ADJECTIVE RATING NUMERICAL

RATING/ % OF

AWARD FEE

POOL EARNED

CRITERIA/DEFINITION OF RATING

Excellent 91%--100% Contractor has exceeded almost all of the significant award-fee criteria and has met overall cost, schedule, management and technical performance requirements of the contract in the aggregate as defined and measured against the criteria in the award-fee plan for the award-fee evaluation period.

Very Good 76%--90% Contractor has exceeded many of the significant award-fee criteria and has met overall cost, schedule, management and technical performance requirements of the contract in the aggregate as defined and measured against the criteria in the award-fee plan for the award-fee evaluation period.

Good 51%--75% Contractor has exceeded some of the significant award-fee criteria and has met overall cost, schedule, management and technical performance requirements of the contract in the aggregate as defined and measured against the criteria in the award-fee plan for the award-fee evaluation period.

Satisfactory No Greater Than Contractor has met overall cost, schedule, management

50%. and technical performance requirements of the contract in the aggregate as defined and measured against the criteria in the award-fee plan for the award-fee evaluation period.

Unsatisfactory 0% Contractor has failed to meet overall cost, schedule, management and technical performance requirements of the contract in the aggregate as defined and measured against the criteria in the award-fee plan for the award-fee evaluation period.

The Award Fee earned by the Contractor for the evaluation period shall be calculated as follows:

AWARD FEE GRADE

Performance Objective Weighting Factor

Award Fee Rating Weighted Grade

Schedule 35% X = Management 30% X = Technical 20% X = Cost 15% X =

THE SUM IS THE AWARD FEE GRADE (%)

(k) Payment of Award Fee

The Contractor shall be paid award fee, if any, upon submittal of a proper invoice or voucher to the cognizant Payment Office, together with a copy of the unilateral modification to the contract authorizing payment of award fee for the applicable Evaluation Period. The Contractor's invoice shall show the amount of award fee payable to each sub-line item, which shall be directly proportionate to the amount or allowable Estimated Cost (exclusive of base fee and FCCOM) incurred by the Contractor during the Evaluation Period. The Contractor's invoice must cite the appropriate accounting data in order for payment to be affected. There will be no provisional, interim or advance billing of award fee prior to a final determination of the FDO and execution by the contracting officer of a contract modification authorizing payment.

The following have been deleted:

HQ B-2-0015 PAYMENTS OF FEE(S) (LEVEL OF EFFORT) (NAVSEA)

(MAY 1993)

MAR 2003

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

LEVEL OF EFFORT – ALTERNATE I (MAY 2010) (Applicable to Items 0003, and in Options are exercised 0004, 0006, 0007, 0103, 0104, 0106, 0107, 0203, 0204, 0206, 0207, 0303, 0304, 0306, 0307, 0403, 0404, 0406, 0407, 0503, 0504, 0506, and 0507)

(a) The Contractor agrees to provide the total level of effort specified in the next sentence in performance of the work described in Sections B and C of this contract. The total level of effort for the performance of this contract shall be See Table 1 below total man-hours of direct labor, including subcontractor direct labor for those subcontractors specifically identified in the Contractor's proposal as having hours included in the proposed level of effort.

(b) Of the total man-hours of direct labor set forth above, it is estimated that (Offeror to fill-in) man-hours are uncompensated effort.

Table 1 CLIN(s) Total Man-Hours per CLIN Uncompensated Man-Hours per CLIN

0003, 0103, 0203, 0303, 0403, 0503 150,000

0004, 0007, 0104, 0107, 0204, 0207, 0304, 0307, 0404, 0407, 0504, 0507

10,000

0006, 0106, 0206, 0306, 0406, 0506 40,000

Uncompensated effort is defined as hours provided by personnel in excess of 40 hours per week without additional compensation for such excess work. All other effort is defined as compensated effort. If no effort is indicated in the first sentence of this paragraph, uncompensated effort performed by the Contractor shall not be counted in fulfillment of the level of effort obligations under this contract.

(c) Effort performed in fulfilling the total level of effort obligations specified above shall only include effort performed in direct support of this contract and shall not include time and effort expended on such things as (local travel to and from an employee's usual work location), uncompensated effort while on travel status, truncated lunch periods, work (actual or inferred) at an employee's residence or other non-work locations (except as provided in paragraph (i) below), or other time and effort which does not have a specific and direct contribution to the tasks described in Sections B and C.

(d) The level of effort for this contract shall be expended at an average rate of approximately See Table 2 below hours per week. It is understood and agreed that the rate of man-hours per month may fluctuate in pursuit of the technical objective, provided such fluctuation does not result in the use of the total man-hours of effort prior to the expiration of the term hereof, except as provided in the following paragraph.

Table 2 CLIN(s) VESSEL Weekly Burn Rate (Man-Hours)

0003, 0103, 0203, 0303, 0403, 0503 FREEDOM VARIANT 3,576

0004, 0007, 0104, 0107, 0204, 0207, 0304, 0307, 0404, 0407, 0504, 0507

FREEDOM VARIANT 255

0006, 0106, 0206, 0306, 0406, 0506 FREEDOM VARIANT 1,022

(e) If, during the term hereof, the Contractor finds it necessary to accelerate the expenditure of direct labor to such an extent that the total man-hours of effort specified above would be used prior to the expiration of the term, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing setting forth the acceleration required, the probable benefits which would result, and an offer to undertake the acceleration at no increase in the estimated cost or fee together with an offer, setting forth a proposed level of effort, cost breakdown, and proposed fee, for continuation of the work until expiration of the term hereof. The offer shall provide that the work proposed will be subject to the terms and conditions of this contract and any additions or changes required by then current law, regulations, or directives, and that the offer, with a written notice of acceptance by the Contracting Officer, shall constitute a binding contract. The Contractor shall not accelerate any effort until receipt of such written approval by the Contracting Officer. Any agreement to accelerate will be formalized by contract modification.

(f) The Contracting Officer may, by written order, direct the Contractor to accelerate the expenditure of direct labor such that the total man-hours of effort specified in paragraph (a) above would be used prior to the expiration of the term. This order shall specify the acceleration required and the resulting revised term. The Contractor shall acknowledge this order within five days of receipt.

(g) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an accounting system, acceptable to the Administrative Contracting Officer and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), which collects costs incurred and effort (compensated and uncompensated, if any) provided in fulfillment of the level of effort obligations of this contract. The Contractor shall indicate on each invoice the total level of effort claimed during the period covered by the invoice, separately identifying compensated effort and uncompensated effort, if any.

(h) Within 45 days after completion of the work under each separately identified period of performance hereunder, the Contractor shall submit the following information in writing to the Contracting Officer with copies to the cognizant Contract Administration Office and to the DCAA office to which vouchers are submitted: (1) the total number of man-hours of direct labor expended during the applicable period; (2) a breakdown of this total showing the number of man-hours expended in each direct labor classification and associated direct and indirect costs; (3) a breakdown of other costs incurred; and (4) the Contractor's estimate of the total allowable cost incurred under the contract for the period. Within 45 days after completion of the work under the contract, the Contractor shall submit, in addition, in the case of a cost underrun; (5) the amount by which the estimated cost of this contract may be reduced to recover excess funds. All submissions shall include subcontractor information.

(i) Unless the Contracting Officer determines that alternative worksite arrangements are detrimental to contract performance, the Contractor may perform up to 10% of the hours at an alternative worksite, provided the Contractor has a company-approved alternative worksite plan. The primary worksite is the traditional “main office” worksite. An alternative worksite means an employee’s residence or a telecommuting center. A telecommuting center is a geographically convenient office setting as an alternative to an employee’s main office. The Government reserves the right to review the Contractor’s alternative worksite plan. In the event performance becomes unacceptable, the Contractor will be prohibited from counting the hours performed at the alternative worksite in fulfilling the total level of effort obligations of the contract. Regardless of work location, all contract terms and conditions, including security requirements and labor laws, remain in effect. The Government shall not incur any additional cost nor provide additional equipment for contract performance as a result of the Contractor’s election to implement an alternative worksite plan.

(j) Notwithstanding any of the provisions in the above paragraphs and subject to the LIMITATION OF FUNDS or LIMITATION OF COST clauses, as applicable, the period of performance may be extended and the estimated cost may be increased in order to permit the Contractor to provide all of the man-hours listed in paragraph (a) above.

The contractor shall continue to be paid fee for each man-hour performed in accordance with the terms of the contract.

The following have been deleted:

5252.216-9122 LEVEL OF EFFORT (DEC 2000) APR 2003

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) (NAVSEA VARIATION) (SEP 2009)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice(s) to the Contractor within the periods specified below. If more than one option exists the Government has the right to unilaterally exercise any such option whether or not it has exercised other options.

ITEM(S) LATEST OPTION EXERCISE DATE

0004 18 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0005 18 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0006 18 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0007 18 Months After Award of Basic Contract

24 Months After Award of Basic Contract 24 Months After Award of Basic Contract 24 Months After Award of Basic Contract 24 Months After Award of Basic Contract

0105 24 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0106 24 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0107 24 Months After Award of Basic Contract

0201 30 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0202 30 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0203 30 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0204 30 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0205 30 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0206 30 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0207 30 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0208 30 Months After Award of Basic Contract

0301 36 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0302 36 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0303 36 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0304 36 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0305 36 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0306 36 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0307 36 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0308 36 Months After Award of Basic Contract

0401 42 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0402 42 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0403 42 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0404 42 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0405 42 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0406 42 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0407 42 Months After Award of Basic Contract

0408 42 Months After Award of Basic Contract

0501 48 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0502 48 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0503 48 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0504 48 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0505 48 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0506 48 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0507 48 Months After Award of Basic Contract 0508 48 Months After Award of Basic Contract 1000 58 Months After Award of Basic Contract

58 Months After Award of Basic Contract 58 Months After Award of Basic Contract

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any option(s) under this clause, shall not exceed five

(5) years, however, in accordance with paragraph (j) of the requirement of this contract entitled “LEVEL OF EFFORT – ALTERNATIVE 1”, (NAVSEA 5252.216-9122), if the total manhours delineated in paragraph (a) of the LEVEL OF EFFORT requirement have not been expended within the period specified above, the Government may require the Contractor to continue to perform the work until the total number of manhours specified in paragraph (a) of the aforementioned requirement have been expended.

(End of clause)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Comprehensive responses to the requirements of this Request for Proposals (RFP) are required to enable the Government to evaluate the Offeror’s understanding of the stated requirements and the Offeror’s capability and approaches to accomplish them. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions herein, and non-conformance with the specified required content may be cause for rejection of the proposal. Offerors are advised that material submitted in excess of that required herein will not be evaluated. The proposal shall be valid for no less than 180 days from the date of RFP closing. The proposal shall provide comprehensive responses to the areas provided for in this section.

A. PHYSICAL FORMAT

The Offeror’s proposal shall be detailed, specific, and complete to enable a thorough evaluation of the proposal and a sound determination that the proposal will meet or exceed the requirements and objectives set forth in the RFP.

Each Offeror shall submit a proposal in response to this solicitation subject to the following requirements. The proposal submitted in response to the solicitation must consist of the two (2) volumes listed below. Page limitations and the number of copies to be provided are shown below. Material submitted in excess of the page limits stated below will not be evaluated. If there are any discrepancies between hardcopy and the CD, the hardcopy will govern.

VOLUME

TITLE

PAGE LIMIT

ORIGINALS

PAPER

COPIES

CDs

I Non-Cost 80* 1 4 2 II Cost N/A 1 4 2

* The 80 page limit for Volume I does not include the Executive Summary, cover pages, title pages, tables of contents, lists of illustrations, tab pages, resumes, or glossaries of abbreviations and acronym, Section II facility utilization loading schedules, man-power loading charts, or the craft/trade staffing plan.

Volumes I and II shall be separately bound, and Volume I shall not include any cost or pricing data/information.

The CDs shall follow the same format as the paper copy with major sections in separate and labeled directories, and must contain identical information as the paper copy. The Non-Cost proposal (Volume I) shall not contain more than five foldouts. There is no limitation on foldouts in Volume II (Cost). A foldout is defined as any document larger than a standard 8 ½ by 11 inch sized page. Each foldout shall count as one page. The narrative material in the proposal shall be single spaced, typed on one side of the page only with type no smaller than 12 point characters and 1 inch margins. A page is defined as one side of a sheet 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches. Documents, spreadsheet or other data submitted on CD must be compatible with Microsoft Office products and in an editable format. All spreadsheets shall contain the formulas used to derive each value, including links to other spreadsheets, as appropriate. The first page of each volume shall be in accordance with FAR 52.215-1 paragraph (c)(2) Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition.

NOTE: Each page of the Offeror’s proposal shall be labeled with the Offeror’s name and the solicitation number.

However, the Offeror’s executed copy of the solicitation shall be printed on plain paper only. The cover page of each proposal shall contain the document number and title, solicitation number, and address of Offeror.

Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data

Offerors, who include in their proposal data they do not want disclosed to the public, or to be used by the Government for evaluation purposes only, shall mark such data in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e). Page(s), paragraph(s), and sentence(s) shall specifically identify such data.

All volumes must be received prior to 2:00 PM EDT on 1 Mar 2016.

NOTE: OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT, IN THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF HARD COPIES AND

CD, VOLUME II (COST PROPOSAL) IN A SEALED ENVELOPE, SEPARATE FROM THE NON-COST

VOLUME.

All copies required shall be submitted by the time and date specified in Block 9 of Standard Form 33 and make special note of Section L Clause “SPECIAL PROPOSAL RECEIPT REQUIREMENTS” above.

All Offerors shall mark submitted items for mailing and/or delivery as shown below:

Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command SEA 02232, Stop 2020 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue, SE Washington Navy Yard DC 20376-2020

RFP N00024-15-R-2302 (UNCLASSIFIED)

Attn: Cristina Covalt, SEA 02232 Phone: (202) 781-1759

DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM

Telegraphic offers, facsimile offers, or offers submitted by electronic communications will not be considered.

Furthermore, telegraphic, facsimile, or electronic communications modifications of offers, or withdrawals of offers, will not be considered.

Due to recent USPS mail problems in the Washington, D.C. area, the preferred method of response is by overnight delivery service, such as FedEx, UPS, etc. Do not use U.S. Mail.

B. GENERAL CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

The Offeror's proposal is the primary basis for evaluating the merits of what is being offered, the degree to which the Offeror's claims of performance capability and capacity are supported and the ability of the Offeror to perform in accordance with the requirements. Past performance information, in addition to the proposal, may also be considered during evaluations. Proposals submitted shall be sufficiently detailed to enable Government personnel to make a thorough evaluation of the proposal, and to arrive at a sound determination as to whether the prospective Offeror will be able to perform in accordance with the requirements of the RFP.

The proposal shall be so specific, detailed, and complete as to clearly demonstrate that the Offeror has a thorough comprehension of all technical, fabrication and delivery requirements, including all special contract requirements of the RFP.

General statements that the Offeror understands the requirements and can or will comply with the requirements of the RFP will be considered to be inadequate. The proposal shall be sufficiently complete to demonstrate the manner in which the Offeror will comply with the applicable requirements of the solicitation.

The Offeror need not repeat information within the same volume required in the response to two or more proposal requirements. Such information should be presented in detail in the one area of the volume where it contributes most critically to the discussion. In other areas where discussion of the same information is necessary, the Offeror shall refer to the initial discussion and identify its location within the proposal volume.

In the event that any portion of the proposal is written by someone who is not a bona fide employee of the Offeror, a certificate to this effect shall be signed by a responsible officer of the Offeror and shall show the person's name, employment capacity, the name of his firm, the relationship of that firm to the Offeror's, and the portion of the proposal written by that person.

The format and content of the proposal shall contain a response to the factors noted below. Information presented shall appear in the same order as outlined below. A master index identifying major subsections by number, title, page number and volume shall be provided in each volume.

Submission to the Government of the Offeror's proposal, including the entire RFP [minus Sections L and M] and all of its attachments (completed as necessary) -- will constitute an offer and will indicate the Offeror's unconditional assent to the terms and conditions in this RFP and its attachments. Any objection to any of the terms and conditions may constitute a deficiency and make the offer unacceptable. An Offeror may correct a deficiency only through discussions (see FAR 15.306 (c), (d), and (e)) if discussions are held. However, the Government intends to award a contract without discussions.

The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions and to permit Offerors to revise their offers. If discussions are conducted, the Government reserves the right to use considerations of procurement evaluation efficiency in establishing and reducing the size of the competitive range in accordance with FAR 15.306(c).

CROSS REFERENCING

Each volume shall be written to the greatest extent possible on a stand-alone basis so that its content may be evaluated with a minimum of cross-referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Cross-referencing within a proposal volume is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity. If the Offeror includes a cross-reference in the proposal, the lowest practicable section reference shall be used.

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

Each volume of the proposals shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against page limitations for their respective volumes.

COMMUNICATION WITH NAVSEA

Solicitation and Amendments

Solicitation information and amendments will be made available through the internet through FEDBIZOPPS (www.fbo.gov).

The solicitation, which will include related files (i.e., RFP, CDRLs) listed under the solicitation number, can then be downloaded directly to your workstation. Offerors are required to periodically check the FEDBIZOPPS page for responses to Offeror questions and any issued amendments.

Questions Concerning the Solicitation

Offerors may submit questions requesting clarification of RFP requirements by electronic mail to David Hector (david.hector@navy.mil) and Cristina Covalt (cristina.covalt@navy.mil) using Attachment S-1.

Only questions submitted by electronic mail will receive a response. Questions and responses will be distributed electronically via FEDBIZOPPS to all potential Offerors. Information provided with each question shall include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause, or other definitive citation requiring clarification.

Although the Navy may continue to accept questions up to the closing date and time set for receipt of proposals, time may not be sufficient to permit responses to questions received after 16 Feb 2016 to be prepared and issued prior to the receipt of proposals.

C. PROPOSAL OUTLINE

The proposal shall be organized in accordance with the following outline.

Each of Volumes I and II shall contain the following items in addition to the Offeror’s proposal data required by this

RFP:

1. Title Page in accordance with FAR 52.215-1 paragraph (c)(2).

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

3. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Volume I – Non-Cost Proposal

NO COST OR PRICE INFORMATION SHALL BE PRESENTED IN VOLUME I –NON-COST

PROPOSAL. ANY PAGE WITH COST OR PRICE INFORMATION WILL BE REMOVED IN ITS

ENTIRETY AND MAY NOT BE EVALUATED

Volume I will include: Executive Summary of no more than 5 pages; Section I – Management; Section II - Facilities/Production Capability Factor; Section III – Past Performance, and Section IV – PSA Execution. Volume I will be limited to no more than 80 pages. The 80 page limit for Volume I does not include the Executive Summary, cover pages, title pages, tables of contents, lists of illustrations, tab pages, resumes, or glossaries of abbreviations and acronyms, Section II facility utilization loading schedules, man-power loading charts, or the craft/trade staffing plan.

Note: For the purpose of Volume I – Non-Cost Proposal, a “Major subcontractor” is defined as any subcontractor that provides 20% or more of the proposed labor (except for in past performance, where major subcontractor is defined as 33% or more of proposed effort).

Executive Summary

Provide an overview and summary of the Offeror’s proposal. The Executive Summary shall not contain new or additional material that is not otherwise included within the proposal. No cost information shall be contained in the executive summary. The executive summary shall also contain a statement that the Offeror’s proposal is valid for at least 180 calendar days from the date of receipt of proposals. Offerors should organize the Executive Summary according to the Offeror’s own judgment so as to best present its case to the Government in support of selection for contract award. The Executive Summary shall demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the Navy’s requirements and may summarize the Offeror’s proposed solution. The Executive Summary, in accordance with Section M of this solicitation, will not be evaluated.

Section I: Factor #1 – Management

Note: Section I, Management, major subcontractors shall be defined as any subcontractor that provides 20% or more of the proposed labor.

Element 1: Program Management

Provide an integrated comprehensive description of the Offeror’s program management organization depicting authority, functions and responsibilities for quality assurance, material procurement and conduct of test and trials.

For the prime and major subcontractors, provide resumes of prospective key personnel and other individuals who will comprise the program management team that include name, education and work experience. For the prime and major subcontractors, provide plans to integrate subcontractor support with clear and concise statements of defined roles and responsibilities. For the prime contractor, provide details on the cost and Earned Value Management systems that will be in place to support CDRL requirements. For the prime and major subcontractors, provide a master program schedule integrating the key design, material ordering, production, test, trials and completion events for all FREEDOM Variant Hulls. Identify any labor agreements that expire during the stated PSA period(s) of performance, and contingency plans for labor strikes. Describe the process in which other prime Contractors with the Government and their subcontractors shall obtain admission to the plant and access to the vessel in order to perform and fulfill their respective obligations to the Government. Further, describe the process for these personnel to obtain the following services: Temporary services, crane and rigging support, material delivery, storage, and transportation, and any other services the offeror considers necessary. Provide the ratio of journeymen to apprentices.

Element 2: Quality Assurance

Describe the proposed quality assurance organization including personnel qualifications and relevant DoD repair/overhaul and/or PSA QA experience. Describe the same for all major subcontractors and integration of subcontractors’ quality assurance programs; describe the approach that will be used to verify completion of all PSA work in each compartment and the turnover of each compartment to ship’s force during the PSA.

Element 3: Subcontracts

Provide a comprehensive description of the roles and responsibilities for each major subcontractor, including whether subcontractors will be required to increase personnel to support the effort and in what areas or trades; and what level of training will be required for the increased workforce. Provide the ratio of journeymen to apprentices for each major subcontractor. Provide the plan to integrate and familiarize all subcontractors to the prime Contractor’s PSA execution philosophy and strategy. Lastly, describe the extent of participation of small business concerns and historically black colleges or universities and minority institutions.

Element 4: Material Procurement

Describe the approach (for prime and all major subcontractors) to procure material in support of the PSA and how emergent Contractor furnished material requirements will be handled during the PSA. Describe the processes the prime and major subcontractors will use to identify and report outstanding Government and Contractor furnished material that will not support the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).