RFP_Amendment_0002.docx

N00024-16-R-6327

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0002

Referencing only drawing 8664665 is not sufficient to adequately describe the material listing that comprises each of the three CLIN types (JCREW I1B1 MOUNTED/FIXED SYSTEMS, JCREW I1B1 MOUNTED AUXILIARY KITS, and JCREW I1B1 FIXED AUXILIARY KITS).

Please provide a unique Ordering or Parts List number (for example 8664665-1, 8664665-2, 86647667-2, or otherwise) that explicitly defines the contents of each of these three CLINs. A complaint proposal cannot be provided without a better definition of what is being requested.

Note H states "The RT box and Auxiliary kits are detailed in Section J, Attachment 6." The specifics to this note are defined in two main drawings: 1) The Drawing PL8664665 lists multiple parts of which all are considered Auxiliary Kit item except 8664667-1 (Mounted) and 8664667-2 (Fixed Site). 2) The Drawing PL8664667 lists multiple parts of which All parts with the "Notes" column filled with "NOTE 3" are Auxiliary Kit items and the remaining parts without "NOTE 3" are considered the RT Box.

Page 191, Paragraph 2.7.1.1.1

Page 178, Paragraph 2.2.3

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain competitive proposals for the JCREW I1B1 full rate production (FRP) requirement. The Government intends to award a contract that results from this solicitation, using Best Value Tradeoff source selection procedures. Offerors shall submit their proposals for the JCREW I1B1 FRP requirement, prepared in accordance with the instructions presented herein. Evaluation of proposals will consist of a review of Offerors’ written Technical Approach; Management Approach; Past Performance Information, and Cost/Price.

The RFP will be made available only through the Internet at the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE). Offerors are hereby notified that from time to time, the Government may post additional information to the web site relating to this solicitation (e.g. responses to questions, amendments, etc.). It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the web site for any such information.

The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the best interest of the Government.

1. GENERAL

The Government desires to procure systems, support equipment, training, spares and the depot capability necessary to support the production and sustainment of JCREW I1B1 systems. The Offeror shall submit all information required by this RFP. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the RFP may result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award. The Offeror’s proposal shall be based on the requirements contained in this RFP (including those documents, exhibits, and other attachments to the RFP identified in Section J). Offerors are required to submit a proposal encompassing all items listed in this RFP. The Government will only accept one offer per Contractor. As such, an Offeror cannot be the prime contractor on one offer and a subcontractor on another.

The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals. Each Offeror is required to complete Standard Form 33, “Solicitation, Offer and Award”.

Government support contractors may assist the Source Selection Organization. The Source Selection Advisory Council (SSAC), the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB), and the Cost/Price Analysis Team (CPAT) will be composed of Government employees. The Government support contractors may participate as Advisors to the Source Selection Organization and/or as administrative support.

The following firm(s) may assist in the technical/management proposal review in an advisory capacity only to the source selection process, but will not evaluate proposals or have voting authority:

- Alcyone Consulting, Inc.

- AECOM

- Science Applications International Corporation

The Government has both hardware and information exclusion clauses as well as proprietary data protection clauses in Government contracts with the above listed firms. All support contractor personnel acting in an advisory role will be required to fill out non-disclosure agreements and organizational conflict of interest forms. Offeror shall provide written notification to the PCO no later than ten (10) days after issuance of the Solicitation if Offeror does not consent to the use of the firm listed above in the proposal evaluation process. Otherwise, submission of a proposal will be considered consent of use of the abovementioned firms.

COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT

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

All questions and comments shall be submitted in accordance with Section J, Attachment 10. All such questions shall be e-mailed within thirty (30) days after release of the RFP to allow the Government adequate time to prepare and issue responses to all Offerors prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals. Questions submitted after the date and time stated may not receive responses from the Government. The Government will continue to accept questions up to the closing date and time of the solicitation; however, time may not permit responses to questions received after the time set forth above.

No comments, questions or inquiries shall be made of any Government person other than the points of contact listed below. Should there be a comment or question submitted that the potential Offeror believes addresses a subject that is specific to the company (and/or addresses anything that is believed to be proprietary in nature) then the inquiry shall be marked accordingly. If the Government concurs with this identification, the Government will respond only to that potential Offeror. If the Government does not concur with that identification, it shall inform the submitter and not provide any further response. Only written questions will receive a response. Company-specific information will be omitted from all questions.

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

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

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

Unclassified Questions

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

TO: Brendan Kittredge – brendan.kittredge@navy.mil CC: LCDR Krysten Ellis –krysten.ellis@navy.mil SUBJECT LINE: Question (insert name of Offeror) N00024-16-R-6327

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

Offerors may submit written unclassified questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements via e-mail using Section J, Attachment 10, Question Submittal Form with the subject line: “N00024-16-R-6327: Offeror Question” to brendan.kittredge@navy.mil. Potential Offerors may submit multiple questions through the Question Submittal Form by adding a row for each question. Communications with any Government employees other than the point of contact listed above are strictly prohibited. Information provided with each question should include a document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification. All unclassified questions and responses submitted by Offeror prior to the cut-off date/time (30 days after RFP is released) will be distributed to all Offerors via solicitation amendment(s).

It is requested that all questions be received within thirty (30) calendar days after issuance of this solicitation to allow the Government adequate time to prepare and issue responses to all Offerors prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals. The Government will continue to accept questions up to the closing time of the solicitation; however, time may not permit responses to questions received after the thirty (30) day period. The Government will publish all amendments containing unclassified questions and responses submitted via the Government-wide point of entry (GPE).

Classified Questions

The solicitation Attachments in Section J contain some information that has restricted disclosure statements and/or a SECRET classification. There shall be no classified information in any portion of proposals submitted in response to this solicitation.

Classified questions shall be submitted in accordance with the DD Form 254 and DoD 5220.22M NISPOM, in hard copy format, using Section J Attachment 10, Bidders Questions Submittal Form to the PCO, care of Eric Naide. Potential Offerors shall mark each package as follows:

Bidders Question N00024-16-R-6327 Naval Sea Systems Command 1333 Isaac Hull Ave SE Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376 Attn: Brendan Kittredge SEA0263 Procuring Contracting Officer C/O Eric Naide PMS 408 DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM CONTACT: Eric Naide

In the event that potential Offerors prefer to hand carry classified questions follow the special instructions below.

All security related requests pertaining to this contract shall be submitted in writing by the Offeror 's Facility Security Officer (FSO) to the individual identified in block 16(a) of DD-254, Section J Attachment 1.

All other publication of classified questions and answers in response to this solicitation will be mailed to potential Offerors who have completed the RFP Classified Material Request Form and signed the certification in accordance with the RFP. It is the Government’s intention to mail classified questions and answers in two batches, once approximately 20 days and once approximately 40 days after issuance of the RFP.

If a classified question is submitted, additionally send an UNCLASSIFIED email to brendan.kittredge@navy.mil with the date the question was postmarked.

AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTATION

Companies requesting a copy of classified or restricted disclosure attachments for RFP N00024-16-R-6327 must provide the Contracting Officer a completed DD254 indicating that the requesting company has a Defense Security Service (DSS) issued SECRET facility clearance, providing for SECRET personnel clearances and SECRET safeguarding capability. The Government will not provide sponsorship for new or upgraded personnel or facility clearances. The Government will then issue a "Terms of Use" letter to the requesting company upon the Government’s receipt of an approved DD254. The Terms of Use letter shall be signed and returned to the Contracting Officer. Upon receipt of the Terms of Use letter by the Contracting Officer, the classified or restricted disclosure attachments will be made available in a secure manner to the Offeror so long as the Offeror has met the security requirements detailed herein.

The deadline to request access to classified or restricted disclosure attachments for RFP N00024-16-R-6327 shall be the same as the deadline to submit questions.

The “Terms of Use” letter shall be signed and returned to:

TO: Mr. Brendan Kittredge – brendan.kittredge@navy.mil CC: LCDR Krysten Ellis – krysten.ellis@navy.mil SUBJECT LINE: TOU letter (insert name of Offeror) N00024-16-R-6327 RFP

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

The solicitation response must be contained in four (4) separate volumes:

No pricing information shall be included in Volumes II and III. Letters of Transmittal are merely instruments for submitting proposals; they are not part of the page count and will not be evaluated. Volumes I through IV (including Appendices and Attachments) shall contain NO CLASSIFIED MATERIAL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. In the event classified information is found anywhere within those referenced sections of the proposal, that volume will be collected and destroyed.

Although legible, neat, orderly, and comprehensive proposal(s) are required, elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond that to present a complete and effective explanation are not desired. Elaborate brochures or artwork, expensive paper or bindings, or expensive visual or presentation aids beyond those sufficient to present a complete and comprehensive proposal are unnecessary. The use of brochures shall be minimized and if used will be included in the page count.

The proposal shall contain all the pertinent information in sufficient detail to permit evaluation. Information shall be confined to the appropriate volume to facilitate independent evaluation. The proposal shall be detailed and complete as to clearly demonstrate that the Offeror has a thorough comprehension of all requirements. The proposal should be clear and concise, logically assembled, indexed and cross-indexed to applicable parts of this Solicitation/Request for Proposals as appropriate. If an Offeror fails to comply with content requirements, its proposal may be eliminated from the competition for failure to follow instructions.

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 52.215-12. Such data shall be specifically identified by page(s), paragraph(s), sentence(s), and must not be generalized.

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

Prime Offerors shall require sub-contractors proposing labor on Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) line items 0005, 0105, 0205, 0305, and 0405 to submit their cost/price proposal information (Volume IV) directly to the Procuring Contracting Officer. Proposal content, packaging, and delivery requirements shall be flowed down from the Prime to the subcontractors, and the subcontractor shall identify the associated prime Contractor on the cover of the cost proposal volume. Additionally, the subcontractor shall identify a point of contact, address, and telephone number for each physical location where the work will be performed.

PROPOSAL FORMAT

Copies Required:

*Note: The Volume II page limit does not include the Cross Reference Matrix, Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Quality Assurance Plan, or Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

For each volume, the number of copies required and the page limits are shown in the table above. Instructions for paper and electronic files are detailed below. Offerors are hereby notified that the content of electronic copies of the proposal must be identical to the original hard copy proposal submitted in response to this solicitation. In the event of discrepancies between the two, the content of the original hard copy will prevail. All data submitted shall be unclassified.

Duplicated information within a given factor may be included in full once and referenced thereafter, as long as there is a clear reference to the duplicated information. If the duplicated information is for different evaluation factors then it must be included in full text individually under each factor.

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

The page count shall include all material (printed matter and figures) except where explicitly stated and does not include cover pages, title pages, Table of Contents (TOC), lists of figures and tables, tab pages, index pages, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms, and the Cross Reference Matrix (CRM). Pages excluded from the page count must contain only material pertinent to the page heading or be blank and marked "Intentionally Left Blank." Index pages and Tabs are required and shall be cross-referenced to the TOC. Every page, except those marked as blank, shall be numbered. Pages exceeding the page count shall be removed from the end of the Volume that exceeds the page count and will not be evaluated.

In the event that any portion of the technical proposal is written by someone who is not an employee of the Offeror submitting the proposal, 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 this person's firm, the relationship of the firm to the Offeror's, and the portion of the technical proposal written by that person.

Offerors must comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposals. Proposals that do not comply may be considered nonresponsive, and may render the Offeror ineligible for award. In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the effort involved in the Proposal evaluation process, all Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the format presented below.

PROPOSAL VALIDITY

The Offeror’s proposal shall be valid for a period of two-hundred and seventy (270) days from the date specified in Block 9 of the Standard Form 33. For proposal pricing purposes the Offeor shall assume a contract award date of 01 July 2017.

Paper Format

The proposal(s) paper copies shall be divided into four (4) volumes, subject to the page limitations and number of copies indicated above. In presenting material in these volumes, the Offeror is advised that the quality of information is significantly more important than quantity. In this respect, the page limitation must be strictly observed. Pages in excess of the applicable page limit shall not be read or evaluated, and will be removed by the Procuring Contracting Officer from the back of the respective volume prior to evaluation. It is not necessary to supply the maximum number of pages allowed for each volume; fewer pages may be submitted. Index pages and tabs are required and shall be cross referenced to the table of contents. All pages subject to page limits shall be consecutively numbered within each volume (e.g. 1, 2, 3....). Information requested in the paragraphs below shall be provided in the volumes indicated. If additional information is provided in other sections, reference shall be made to those sections where this information can be found. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL CONTRACT COST AND PRICING DATA BE INCLUDED IN VOLUMES II or III.

Each volume of the proposal shall be separately bound in such a manner as to facilitate the inclusion of the RFP amendment(s). Accordingly, proposal volumes shall be bound in three ring binders to permit removal of sections.

Each Proposal Volume shall include the following information (as well as using tabs and dividers), which is not included in the page limit:

Description Title Page Table of Contents (The table of contents must provide sufficient detail to enable easy location of important elements) List of Figures List of Tables Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

The title page of each binder shall contain:

Cover and title page Title of proposal and proposal number as applicable Offeror’s name, address and POC Date of Submittal RFP Number Volume Number and Title (e.g., Volume II – Technical Proposal (Part 1)) Copy Number DUNS Number and CAGE Code of the Offeror Page Size and Format

The material in all four (4) Volumes of the Offeror’s proposal shall be typed or printed on standard 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper. Text line spacing shall be one (1) line. One-inch margins on each side, including top and bottom are required. Fold-out pages may be used for diagrams, charts or graphic material only and may not exceed 11 inches by 17 inches. Fold-out pages will be counted as two (2) pages; double- sided fold-out pages will be counted as four (4) pages.

Proposals must be prepared using the 12-point Times New Roman font. Text lines must be single-spaced, and must not exceed 46 lines per column, per page, including headings. Line spacing before and after a heading must be double-spaced. Typesetting, font compression, and other techniques to reduce character size or spacing are not permitted, and will be considered a deliberate attempt to circumvent the page limitations. No pen-and-ink changes are allowed. Two-column presentation and use of bold face type for paragraph headings is acceptable. The font size for illustrations and tables must be no less than:

Art: 8-point Tables: 8-point Titles: 10-point, bold, title case

Unless otherwise specified, fold out pages may only include narrative sufficient to describe the diagram, chart or graphic material. Every figure and table shall be numbered. Paragraphs shall be clearly formatted. Proposal material shall be presented on double-sided pages only. Each double-sided page counts as two (2) pages.

Electronic Files

Electronic files shall be uncompressed and shall be submitted on CD-ROM formatted for Microsoft Office; text shall be prepared using Microsoft Word compatible applications; and spreadsheets, worksheets, or workbooks shall be prepared using Microsoft Excel compatible applications. Electronic files shall only consist of the following extensions:

….docx for Microsoft Word 2010 files, and ….xlsx for Microsoft Excel 2010 files ….pptx for Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 files ….pdf for Adobe Acrobat 9.0 files ….mppx for Microsoft Project 2010 files

Graphics, tables, photographs, and other data beyond the capability of Microsoft Word; or Microsoft PowerPoint may be submitted in Adobe Acrobat 9.0 format. A directory listing of the disk shall accompany the submission with a listing of file names and content of each file. Pricing data and technical data must be provided on separate CD-ROMs. A separate folder shall be used for each proposal volume.

Five (5) electronic submissions of each volume shall be provided on CD-ROM. Each disk shall be labeled as follows:

N00024-16-R-6327 Date Volume # Offeror Company Name, City, State Offeror POC Offeror POC Phone # Date of Submission Appropriate handling instructions Note that the electronic files shall be unclassified.

Five (5) complete sets of Compact Disc (CD) shall be provided, one (1) marked “ORIGINAL” and the other four (4) marked “BACKUP 1”, “BACKUP 2”, “BACKUP 3”, and “BACKUP 4,” respectively. Offeror shall not embed sound or video files into the electronic files. Offerors shall certify that Compact Disc(s) are virus-free in the letter of transmittal. The information and format of the proposal shall be identical on electronic copies, CD, and hard copy submissions.

Videos shall not be submitted. Video shall not be embedded on the CD-ROM.

The electronic spreadsheets shall not be compiled or password protected.

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

Cross Reference Matrix

Cross referencing between Volumes is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity. However, each Volume of the proposal shall be written to the greatest extent possible on a stand-alone basis so that its content may be evaluated with minimal cross referencing to other Volumes within the proposal. The Cross-Reference Matrices shall clearly identify the location(s) in the Offerors proposal that address or respond to each numbered requirement in Section L. Where cross referencing is necessary, the Offeror must cite the specific Volume, section and paragraph (either in Section L or its proposal) for reference. The Government is not responsible for cross referencing information not identified in the Offeror’s Cross Reference Matrices.

The following Cross Reference Matrices shall be provided:

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

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

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

The Cross Reference Matrices do not count against page limitations for their respective volumes. Where cross referencing is necessary, the Offeror must cite the specific Volume, section and paragraph (either in Section L or its proposal) for reference. The Government is not responsible for cross referencing information not identified in the Offeror’s Cross Reference Matrix.

Example of a Cross Reference Matrix (CRM)

Note: This column shall address applicable SOW paragraph

Note: Refer to page number in Offeror’s written proposal.

Note: Refer to SLIN as applicable.

Proposal Submission

Although NAVSEA will make the Solicitation and amendments available electronically on the internet, proposals in response to this Solicitation WILL NOT be accepted via electronic transmission. Any proposals received electronically will be deleted and will not be available for NAVSEA review or consideration.

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

Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command Attn: Brendan Kittredge SEA 02635 PCO Washington Navy Yard 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE Washington, DC 20376-2050

The sealed envelope/package shall also be marked with the following information on the outer wrapper:

a) Offeror’s name and return address;

b) The solicitation number (N00024-16-R-6327); and

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

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

If an Offeror elects to deliver their proposal in-person it is required that they contact the Contracting Officer (brendan.kittredge@navy.mil; 202-781-2061) at least 48 hours prior to arriving at the WNY to make arrangements. Offerors with proper credentials (CAC) can enter the WNY via the Isaac Hull Gate off M Street SE; other Offerors must go to the O Street Gate, WNY Pass Office, where they will need to be sponsored onto the installation by a Government representative of the contracting officer. Vehicles entering NDW are subject to random searches. Packages should not be sealed as they are subject to inspection. Classified material shall be prepared in accordance with current security requirements. The contracting officer or contract specialist may receive the proposal and provide the Offeror a receipt with the time and date of delivery.

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

Proposal Packing Instructions

Proposal binders must be packed in boxes. The boxes must be sequentially numbered with the box numbers placed on all sides of each box, and written on all sides of the outside wrapper, if necessary.

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

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

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

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

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

The Offeror is responsible for the condition of its delivered proposal. Binders and their contents that are broken apart or received in a disorderly fashion will be reassembled by the Government. The Government is not responsible for proper reassembly of these binders. Thus binders may not be reassembled as originally sent. If there are any discrepancies between the proposal volume hardcopies and the proposal volume disks, the Master hardcopy will govern.

Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

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

SOLICITATION PACKAGE PROPOSAL CONTENT

Volumes I through IV in accordance with the requirements identified herein. See Section 2.2 in Section L for the number of copies to submit.

(a) Proposals shall demonstrate an understanding of the requirements and the proposed method of completing the SOW (Section C). Technical and management information shall be prepared in such a manner as to enable source selection personnel to make a thorough and complete evaluation and arrive at a sound determination as to whether or not the solution proposed and described will satisfy the requirements of the Government. To facilitate the evaluation, the Proposal should be sufficiently detailed and complete to clearly demonstrate that the prospective Offeror has a thorough understanding of the requirements and the technical and management problems inherent therein. It should also contain sufficient detail to indicate the proposed means for complying with all applicable specifications. Statements that the prospective Offeror understands and can or will comply with all specifications, statements paraphrasing the specifications or parts thereof, and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered insufficient and potentially deficient.

(b) Offerors shall comply with all solicitation requirements, terms, and conditions. Any exceptions shall be identified to the Government prior to receipt of the Offeror’s proposal. Failure to comply with all solicitation requirements may result in the Offeror being considered ineligible for award.

(c) Proposals submitted in response to the RFP must contain a complete description of all pertinent aspects of the effort proposed by the Offeror. Offerors shall not assume that previously submitted data or prior experience presumed to be known to the Government (e.g., previous projects performed for the Government) will be considered as part of the proposal. The amount of detail to be presented in response to each section of the outline presented herein is left to the discretion of the Offeror, but information must be presented in sufficient depth for the Government to make a comprehensive evaluation of the Offeror’s understanding of and capability to meet the requirements of this RFP. Each section of the proposal shall be self-contained, i.e., data shall be organized to enable Government personnel to thoroughly evaluate the proposal against specific factors established in Section M.

(d) Disposition of Technical Data Package (TDP) and Technical Drawing List (Section J, Attachment 6): All Offerors, except the winning Offeror, must destroy all copies/media of the TDP and Technical Drawing List 30 days after contract award, whether they are on CD-ROM or in hard copy format. Offerors must provide the Contracting Officer a statement certifying that all data is destroyed. Offeror shall not make additional copies, paper or electronic, of the provided data with this solicitation, nor should Offerors transfer the data by any means to a third party. Offerors shall not download any files from the CD/DVD onto any local area network (LAN) or integrated digital environment (IDE).

VOLUME I – OFFER/SIGNED SOLICITATION SET

Solicitation Set

The following sections detail what Offerors shall address in Volume I of its proposal:

a) Cross Reference Matrix – See Sections 2.2.4 and 2.2.5 for instructions.

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

1. Standard Form 33 (SF 33), “Solicitation, Offer, and Award,” with blocks 12 through 18 completed/signed by the Offeror. Block 12 shall be made valid for 270 days from the date of the offer to allow for sufficient time to evaluate proposals. See Section 2.2 in Section L for the number of copies to submit.

2. Section K, “Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors,” completed by the Offeror.