N00024-16-R-4306_Amendment_0002_Summary_of_Changes.pdf

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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 the attached.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Nov-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 N00024-16-R-4306

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Oct-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 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.

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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-Nov-2015

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NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE - MAIL STOP 2030

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-2030

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N00024-16-R-4306

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES REVISED

The purpose of this amendment to Solicitation number N00024-16-R-4306 is as follows: 1) provide responses to bidders’ questions; 2) update Section B; 3) update Section C; 4) update Section H; 5) update Section J; 6) update Section L; and 7) update Section M. Accordingly, the solicitation is amended as follows:

1. Responses to the following bidders’ questions are provided: 0015 - 0023, 0025 - 0033, 0036 - 0040, and 0043 -0045. Please note that responses to bidders’ question numbers 0001 - 0014 were provided with the solicitation, issued on 30 October 2015.

2. Under SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES, the following changes have been made:

a. In response to bidders’ question number 0015, CLIN 0074 has been revised as follows:

The CLIN description has changed from EXECUTION PLANNING CVN TBD FY16-21 PIA to

EXECUTION PLANNING CVN TBD FY16-21 DPIA.

b. In response to bidders’ question number 0016, Note B related to Contractor’s Schedule Performance has been modified as follows. The changes have been highlighted in bold print below:

From:

NOTE B

GOVERNMENT RIGHT TO NOT EXERCISE FUTURE OPTIONS

Whether to exercise an option is solely within the Government's discretion. However, part of the Government's decision to exercise an option or options may be based on how well, in the Government's determination, the Contractor has been performing the contract. The Government reserves the right to not exercise future option(s) if, among other reasons:

Contractor's Management & Technical Award Fee-based Performance Rating (PR) scores are evaluated as:

"Yellow" for any availability within the first year of contract performance

"Green" for any availability within the second year of contract performance

"Purple" for any availability within the third year of contract performance

Contractor’s Cost Performance:

Final Cost, excluding growth reservation, exceeds Target Cost by more than 8%, within the first year of contract performance

Final Cost, excluding growth reservation, exceeds Target Cost by more than 6%, within the second year of

Final Cost, excluding growth reservation, exceeds Target Cost by more than 5%, within the third year of

Contractor’s Schedule Performance:

In first year of contract performance, up to 2 missed major milestones and the possibility of impacting the contract completion date

In second year of contract performance, up to 1 missed major milestones and the possibility of impacting the contract completion date.

In third year of contract performance, all contractual dates met.

To:

NOTE B

GOVERNMENT RIGHT TO NOT EXERCISE FUTURE OPTIONS

Whether to exercise an option is solely within the Government's discretion. However, part of the Government's decision to exercise an option or options may be based on how well, in the Government's determination, the Contractor has been performing the contract. The Government reserves the right to not exercise future option(s) if, among other reasons:

Contractor's Management & Technical Award Fee-based Performance Rating (PR) scores are evaluated as:

"Yellow" for any availability within the first year of contract performance

"Green" for any availability within the second year of contract performance

"Purple" for any availability within the third year of contract performance

Contractor’s Cost Performance:

Final Cost, excluding growth reservation, exceeds Target Cost by more than 8%, within the first year of

Final Cost, excluding growth reservation, exceeds Target Cost by more than 6%, within the second year of

Final Cost, excluding growth reservation, exceeds Target Cost by more than 5%, within the third year of

Contractor’s Schedule Performance:

In first year of contract performance, up to 2 missed major milestones and the possibility of impacting the contract completion date

In second year and subsequent years of contract performance, up to 1 missed major milestones and the possibility of impacting the contract completion date.

c. In response to bidders’ question number 0036, Note F has been modified as follows in bold print below:

NOTE F

TRAVEL COSTS

Travel costs are not fee-bearing costs under this contract. The Contractor shall obtain prior written approval by the ACO per trip occurrence. Travel shall be funded under a separate SLIN under each CLIN. All estimated and incurred travel costs shall be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. Additionally, the Contractor shall not charge, and the Government shall not pay, any transportation costs under this contract associated with transporting Contractor or subcontractor personnel between the Contractor’s facility (or subcontractor’s facility), and any other worksite to perform unscheduled availabilities (e.g. Continuous Maintenance and Emergent Maintenance). Transportation costs include, but are not limited to, bus fare, car fare, train fare, or boat fare, paid by the work force, or paid by the Contractor on behalf of the work force.

To:

NOTE F

TRAVEL COSTS

Travel costs are not fee-bearing costs under this contract. The Contractor shall obtain prior written approval by the ACO per trip occurrence. Travel shall be funded under a separate SLIN under each CLIN. All estimated and incurred travel costs shall be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. Additionally, the Contractor shall not charge, and the Government shall not pay, any transportation costs under this contract associated with transporting Contractor or subcontractor personnel between the Contractor’s facility (or subcontractor’s facility), and any other worksite to perform unscheduled availabilities (e.g. Continuous Maintenance and Emergent Maintenance) located at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard or Norfolk Naval Station. Transportation costs include, but are not limited to, bus fare, car fare, train fare, or boat fare, paid by the work force, or paid by the Contractor on behalf of the work force.

d. In response to bidders’ question number 0017, the Direct and Indirect Rate Cap language has been modified to reflect Contractor Fiscal Years. The changes have been highlighted in bold red print:

DIRECT AND INDIRECT RATE CAP

In accordance with the Contractor’s Proposal, dated (FILL-IN)*, and Attachment J-7, the Contractor’s direct rates are capped for the full five Contractor fiscal years of scheduled performance and indirect rates are capped for the full three Contractor fiscal years of scheduled performance. Direct labor rates shall be capped for the full five Contractor fiscal years as follows:

Capped Direct Labor * Base Year Option Year 1 Option Year 2 Option Year 3 Option Year 4

FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020

Direct Labor Category

In the event there are material changes resulting from the Navy’s future ship repair workload during the contract’s period of performance, at the discretion of the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO), the ACO may re-assess the limitations of the capped labor rates to determine whether the terms of the capped labor rates require revision. In the event a revision to the capped labor rates is required, the Administrative Contracting Officer and Contractor shall negotiate to determine the rate ceilings to be applied, provided that no agreement shall be made which would increase the costs paid by the United States under this contract.

For the first three years of contract performance, the indirect rates under this contract are capped in accordance with the requirements of the contract clause included herein, “LIMITATIONS ON INDIRECT COST RATES” (NAVSEA) (OCT 1990). Indirect rates shall be capped for the full three Contractor fiscal years as follows:

Capped Indirect Rates * Base Year Option Year 1 Option Year 2

FY2016 FY2017 FY2018

Indirect Rate Category

*To be filled-in by Offeror

e. In response to bidders’ question number 0044, the Determination of Fee clause has been modified to remove paragraph D.2.F, under Incentive Fee Process, entitled “Inconsistencies.”

3. Under SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, in response to bidders’ question number 0038, the following clause has been deleted:

HQ C-2-0021 DRYDOCK CERTIFICATION (NAVSEA) (APR 2015) APR 2015

4. Under SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, in response to bidders’ question number 0019 and 0039, the following clause has been deleted:

5252.247-9110 TUG AND PILOT SERVICES (SEP 1990) SEP 1990

5. Under SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS, in response to bidders’ question number 0045, Attachment J-6 has been revised.

6. Under SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS, the following changes have been made:

a. In response to bidders question number 0020, Paragraph I, entitled “Submission of Proposals” has been modified from Eastern Daylight Time to Eastern Standard Time for proposal submission deadline.

b. In response to bidders’ question numbers 0021, 0025, 0026, 0027, and 0028, Paragraph II.A, entitled “Evaluation Categories” has been modified to reflect a change from “six sub-factors” to “five sub-factors” for Past Performance Confidence Assessment, and add “(5) Utilization of Small Business.”

c. In response to bidders’ question numbers 0021, 0025, 0026, 0027, and 0028, Paragraph II.B(1)D, entitled “Past Performance Category” has been modified to remove sub-factor (f) Regulatory Compliance.

d. In response to bidders’ question number 0029, Paragraph II.B(6) has been modified as follows:

(6) The pages are to be typewritten or printed, single-spaced, single sided with no reductions, on standard 8- 1/2" x 11" paper. The proposals must be prepared using the Arial typeface at a font size no smaller than 12-points. Margins shall be a minimum of one-inch top, bottom and both sides.

(6) The pages are to be typewritten or printed, single-spaced, single sided with no reductions, on standard 8- 1/2" x 11" paper. The proposals must be prepared using the Arial typeface at a font size no smaller than 12-points, no smaller than 8-point for graphics and flowcharts, and a font size no smaller than 10-point for tables.

Margins shall be a minimum of one-inch top, bottom and both sides.

e. In response to bidders’ question numbers 0021, 0025, 0026, 0027, and 0028, Paragraph III.D entailed “Past Performance,” subparagraph 6 has been modified as follows to include Utilization of Small Business. The change has been modified in bold print below:

6. The Government intends to evaluate four Past Performance Confidence Assessment sub-factors as part of past performance. The elements are as follows: technical (quality of product), schedule, management and cost control.

Element (a). Technical (Quality of Product): Provide relevant data from previous availabilities demonstrating the technical quality of your product.

Element (b). Schedule: Provide relevant data from previous availabilities demonstrating your ability to meet schedules as evidenced by scheduled start/end dates compared with actual start/end dates.

Element (c). Management: Provide relevant data from previous availabilities demonstrating your ability to incorporate large amounts of growth work with schedule flexibility and the ability to manage complex issues.

Element (d). Cost Control: Provide relevant data from previous availabilities demonstrating your ability to effectively forecast, manage, and control contract cost.

6. The Government intends to evaluate four Past Performance Confidence Assessment sub-factors as part of past performance. The elements are as follows: technical (quality of product), schedule, management, cost control, and utilization of small business.

Element (a). Technical (Quality of Product): Provide relevant data from previous availabilities demonstrating the technical quality of your product.

Element (b). Schedule: Provide relevant data from previous availabilities demonstrating your ability to meet schedules as evidenced by scheduled start/end dates compared with actual start/end dates.

Element (c). Management: Provide relevant data from previous availabilities demonstrating your ability to incorporate large amounts of growth work with schedule flexibility and the ability to manage complex issues.

Element (d). Cost Control: Provide relevant data from previous availabilities demonstrating your ability to effectively forecast, manage, and control contract cost.

Element (e). Utilization of Small Business: Provide relevant data from previous availabilities demonstrating your ability to effectively utilize small businesses.

f. In response to bidders’ question number 0022, Paragraph IV. A.9.d), entitled “Summary Cost

Data,” the first sentence under subparagraph i has been modified as follows:

d) SUMMARY COST DATA i.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Offerors may develop an independent estimate for Execution Planning, however, must shall utilize the scope of as detailed in Section C to propose the man-hour allowances for each availability type.

d) SUMMARY COST DATA i.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Offerors may develop an independent estimate for Execution Planning, however, shall utilize the scope of work as detailed in Section C to propose the man-hour allowances for each availability type.

g. In response to bidders’ question number 0023 and 0032, Paragraph IV.C.1, entitled “CLIN Period of Performance,” subparagraph d) has been modified as follows:

d) For purposes of estimating cost, Offerors should utilize an award date of 30 August 2016, and completion 60 months from date of award, 29 July 2021.

d) For purposes of estimating cost, Offerors should utilize an award date of 30 August 2016, and completion 60 months from date of award, 29 August 2021.

7. Under SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD, in response to bidders’ question numbers 0021, 0025, 0026, 0027, and 0028, Paragraph C.7(e) has been added under M-2 Evaluation Categories to include Utilization of Small Business:

(e) Utilization of Small Business - the expected risk that an Offeror will successfully utilize small businesses based on an Offeror’s past performance of previously awarded, relevant contracts, and the effectiveness of any implemented or proposed corrective actions.

8. Except as modified herein, all other terms and conditions of the subject solicitation remain unchanged.

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