N00024-17-R-2462_Amendment_0006.docx

N00024-17-R-2462

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

REVISED SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The purposes of this amendment to solicitation N00024-17-R-2462 are to:

a) Respond to questions submitted by potential Offerors;

b) Revise SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS,

c) Revise SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS CONDITIONS AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS;

d) Revise SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD.

1. The following questions were submitted by potential Offerors. The Government’s response follows each question. Questions and Answers 036 through 045 are provided in this Amendment 0006. Questions and Answers 001 through 035 were provided in previous amendments.

Question 036: How does the Government define difference between alternate design features (L.3.5.1.1.1.j) and design Lifecycle Affordability Initiatives (L.3.5.1.1.1.i and L.3.5.1.1.3)? Will they be evaluated differently?

Answer 036: Alternative Design Features, as specified in C.1.1.13.1, are proposed changes to the Preliminary Design in either the Structure or Hull Form, Propulsors and Steering, or Craft Systems that shall meet the craft’s performance and interface requirements in Attachment J-1A. The Lifecycle Affordability Initiatives, specified in section L.3.5.1.1.1i and L.3.4.1.1.3, are specifically intended to reduce the Total Ownership Cost (TOC) of the craft. These are proposed changes that may or may not directly affect the design of the craft, but could also include changes to the proposed maintenance regimes or operational procedures that are intended to offer operational, maintenance, environmental, and disposal cost trade-offs that result in ultimately lower lifetime Total Ownership Costs. Evaluation of the total design will be in accordance with Section M.

Question 037: How does the Government define difference between alternate items (L.3.5.1.1.8) and design Lifecycle Affordability Initiatives(L.3.5.1.1.1.i and L.3.5.1.1.3)? Will they be evaluated differently?

Answer 037: Alternate Items, as described in Section C.1.1.13.2, allow the Offeror to propose a direct swap for items listed in Attachment J-1C, LCU 1700 Commercial Off The Shelf Item List, in accordance with FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, for specific craft components and equipment that are specified by brand name or manufacturer and model number in Attachment J-1A, Specifications for Building LCU 1700. These alternates shall meet the craft’s performance and interface requirements with the intent to reduce Total Ownership Cost which may be achieved by reduced purchase cost with equivalent performance attributes or, if there is an increase in purchase cost, by reduced lifecycle costs due to improvement in performance attributes. The Lifecycle Affordability Initiatives specified in section L.3.5.1.1.1i and L.3.5.1.1.3 are specifically intended to reduce the Total Ownership Cost of the craft. These are proposed changes that may or may not directly affect the design of the craft, but could also include changes to the proposed maintenance regimes or operational procedures that are intended to offer operational, maintenance, environmental, and disposal cost trade-offs that result in ultimately lower lifetime Total Ownership Costs. Evaluation of the total design will be in accordance with Section M.

Question 038: Can the Government provide historical data or Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) improvements, or Total Ownership Costs (TOC) model data on the current LCU's so the Offeror can use it for their RAM/TOC reduction baseline?

Answer 038: No, the Government cannot provide historical information, nor is it needed to optimize RAM/TOC in the design and construction of the craft. As stated in C.1.1.2, the intent of the phrase “reduced TOC” is to convey that design decisions and tradeoffs shall consider TOC as an important criteria throughout the performance of the contract. Sections L.3.5.1.1.3, M.5.1.2, and M.5.2.3 will be revised via amendment to clarify the use of the phrase “Lifecycle Affordability Initiatives.”

Question 039: L.3.5.1.3.4 states a Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) and CWBS Dictionary are to be developed by the Offeror. Where should this be submitted?

Answer 039: The CWBS and CWBS Dictionary shall be submitted with the Integrated Master Schedule. Section L.3.5.1.3.4 will be revised via amendment to clarify the proposal submission requirement.

Question 040: Did the Government receive and evaluate any reliability and life cycle cost data from the equipment vendors specified in Attachment J-1A, Specifications for Building Landing Craft, Utility 1700, and can the Government provide that data as Government Furnished Information?

Answer 040: No, the Government did not receive and evaluate reliability and life cycle cost data from the vendors and therefore cannot provide the information as Government furnished information or data.

Question 041: Please confirm that the bidder will be responsible to modify the preliminary design to account for issues where it believes the specified COTS item will result in the craft performance specification not being met. Will the Navy state a preference of one solution over another?

Answer 041: The Preliminary Design was developed to demonstrate that a functional design solution exists to meet the performance and interface requirements for LCU 1700, but does not completely define the craft in all details, and Detail Design may determine that changes to some of the details depicted in the Preliminary Design Contract Drawings are required. Per Solicitation Statement of Work Section C.1.1.5: “The Contractor is solely responsible for the overall engineering, design, procurement, integration, installation and testing of the craft and any individual systems.” The Government will not state a preference for solutions with additional components vs upgrading components. If modifications are found to be necessary during Detail Design, all design choices should consider Section C.1.1.2, “The LCU 1700 Class craft shall be designed to optimize reliability, availability and maintainability for reduced Total Ownership Costs (TOC) (acquisition and support costs) while providing the required operational performance and fuel efficiency. Reduced TOC shall be emphasized throughout the performance of this Contract.” If Offerors wish to submit alternate design features, they shall do so in accordance with L 3.5.1.1.1j.

Question 042: Can the Government confirm the mesh size required for the entire global finite element structure as referenced in Attachment J1-A, Section 100x, Whole-Craft Finite Element Modeling (FEM) and Analysis?

Answer 042: The finite element model shall meet the criteria of Ship Structures Committee Report SSC-387 and mesh design requirements are defined therein. The default mesh size cited in Attachment J-1A, Section 100x is to be used in the absence of other requirements.

Question 043: Why does the current preliminary design auxiliary system diagram (Attachment J-1b, LCU1700-500-5111363) not show any piping service for cooling the stern seals found at frame 49.5 on drawing LCU1700-200-5111360?

Answer 043: Shaft Seal piping service is unnecessary because the seal installation depicted in the Attachment J-1B, Preliminary Design Contract Drawing LCU1700-200-5111360, shows the seals are immersed in seawater and open to the sea at Frame 49.5 without being enclosed by a stern tube, providing sufficient seawater cooling.

Question 044: There appears to be an excessive number of electrical outlets in some of the spaces that are specified in Attachment J-1A, Section 320d, Alternating Current (ac) System. Can the Government confirm this requirement?

Answer 044: Attachment "A" to this amendment, change pages to Attachment J-1A, Section 320d, Alternating Current (ac) System, are provided via the Integrated Digital Environment (IDE) to clarify the requirement. Additionally, editorial changes are made to conform to IEEE 45 nomenclature.

Question 045: Are ABS High Speed Naval Craft Rules limited to Attachment J-1A, Section 400 C4N systems?

Answer 045: Yes.

2. As a result of the questions and answers above, the subject solicitation is hereby amended as follows:

a. SECTION J – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS, Attachment J-1A, is hereby modified in accordance with Attachment “A” to this amendment and is provided u via the IDE LCU 1700 Industry Website. SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS, is hereby deleted in its entirety and revised to read as follows:

“Attachment J-1: Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1700 Class Technical Data Package

J-1A: Specifications for Building Landing Craft, Utility 1700, dated 09 December 2016, updated through 27 March 2017 J-1B: LCU 1700 Preliminary Design Contract Drawings and Data, dated 14 November 2016 J-1C: LCU 1700 Class Commercial Off The Shelf Items List, dated 09 December 2016, updated through 22 March 2017 J-1D: LCU 1700 Performance Verification Matrix, dated 09 December 2016 J-1E: List of Reference Identifications, dated 22 February 2017, updated through 13 March 2017

Attachment J-2: Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), DD Form 1423

J-2A: LCU 1700 Class Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) Instruction, dated 09 December 2016 J-2B: Exhibit A Index, dated 27 February 2017 J-2C: Exhibit A: Program, dated 27 February 2017 J-2D: Exhibit B Index, dated 27 February 2017, updated through 6 March 2017 J-2E: Exhibit B: Technical, dated 27 February 2017, updated through 6 March 2017 J-2F: Exhibit C Index, dated 27 February 2017 J-2G: Exhibit C: Product Support Program, dated 27 February 2017

Attachment J-3: LCU 1700 Class Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Navigation (C4N) Turnkey Approach, dated 22 March 2017

Attachment J-4: LCU 1700 Class Government Furnished Equipment, dated 12 December 2016

Attachment J-5: LCU 1700 Class Government Furnished Information Schedule C, dated 22 March 2017

Attachment J-6: Weight Control Plan (To be submitted with the proposal and to be attached at award)

Attachment J-7: Systems Engineering Management Plan (To be submitted with the proposal and to be attached at award)

Attachment J-8: Quality Assurance Plan (To be submitted with the proposal and to be attached at award)

Attachment J-9: Product Support Plan (To be submitted with the proposal and to be attached at award)

Attachment J-10: Integrated Master Schedule (To be submitted with the proposal and to be attached at award)

Attachment J-11: LCU 1700 Class Program Protection Instruction, dated 09 December 2016

Attachment J-12: Technical Manual Contract Requirements (TMCR)

J-12A: Commercial Off-the-Shelf Technical Manual for LCU 1700 Equipment.

TMCR NO. SNIPP-160014-000, dated 20 October 2015 J-12B: Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) Equipment Technical Manual for HM&E Equipment reflecting organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance.

TMCR NO. SNIPP-160006-000, dated 19 October 2015 J-12C: HM&E Technical Manual for HM&E System reflecting organizational, intermediate, and depot level maintenance. TMCR NO. SNIPP-160009-000, dated 19 October 2015 J-12D: HM&E Equipment Technical Repair Standard (TRS) for HM&E.

TMCR NO. SNIPP-160012-000. Dated 20 October 2015 J-12E: Electronic Equipment Technical Manual for Electronic and Interior Communication Equipment reflecting organizational, intermediate, and depot level maintenance.

TMCR NO. SNIPP-160008-000, dated 19 October 2015 J-12F: Electronic System Technical Manual for Electronic and Interior Communication Systems reflecting organizational, intermediate, and depot level maintenance.

TMCR NO. SNIPP-160010-000, dated 19 October 2015 J-12G: Electronic Equipment TRS for Electronic Equipment and Interior Communication.

TMCR NO. SNIPP-160013-000, dated 20 October 2015 J-12H: Non-superseding Revision to LCU 1700 Equipment.

TMCR NO. SNIPP-160015-000, dated 20 October 2015 J-12I: Craft Information Book (CIB) for LCU 1700 Class.

TMCR NO. SNIPP-160007-000, dated 19 October 2015

Attachment J-13: LCU 1700 Class Logistics Product Data (LPD) Data Selection Requirements, dated 09 December 2016

Attachment J-14: LCU 1700 Class Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) Plan, dated July 2016

Attachment J-15: LCU 1700 Class IUID Implementation Plan, dated 08 August 2016

Attachment J-16: LCU 1700 Class Hazardous Material Management Plan, dated 31 October 2016

J-16A: NAVSEA HAZMAT Avoidance Process, dated September 2015

Attachment J-17: LCU 1700 Class System Safety Program Plan, dated 30 October 2016

Attachment J-18: LCU 1700 Class Maintenance Concept, dated 09 December 2016

Attachment J-19: Identification and Assertion of Restrictions on the Government’s Use, Release, or Disclosure of Technical Data:

J-19A: Technical Data Matrix (To be submitted with the proposal and to be attached at award) J-19B: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.227-7017 list. (Note: This list will be referred to as the 7017 List in this document.) (To be submitted with the proposal and to be attached at award)

Attachment J-20: Craft Quantity Step Ladder Pricing Exhibits (OPTION ITEM 0002 and 0004 through 0011) (To be submitted with the proposal and to be attached at award)

Attachment J-21: Table B.1: Steel Commodity Adjustment for OPTION ITEMS 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010, and 0011(To be submitted with the proposal and to be attached at award)

Attachment J-22: Table C.1: OPTION ITEM 0023 Technical Data Package List

Attachment J-23: Table F.1: Proposed Delivery Schedule (To be submitted with the proposal and to be attached at award)”

b. SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS CONDITIONS AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS

i. Paragraph L.3.5.1.1.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“The Offeror shall discuss any specific Lifecycle Affordability Initiatives it plans to incorporate. The Offeror shall also identify and discuss any Lifecycle Affordability Initiatives implemented by the Offeror on other vessels of similar size and complexity. The Offeror’s Price Proposal must assume that all proposed Lifecycle Affordability Initiatives are accepted unless otherwise directed by the Government and, therefore, reflected in the Offeror’s price.”

ii. Paragraph L.3.5.1.3.4, second sentence, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“The Offeror shall develop and provide as part of the IMS (Appendix I, to become Attachment J-10 upon contract award) a Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) and CWBS Dictionary. The CWBS and CWBS Dictionary shall define the work encompassed in each CWBS element down to the cost account level, successively extending to lower levels of detail necessary to manage the program.”

c. SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD.

i. M.5.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:

Delete: “TOC design initiatives.” and Insert: “design Lifecycle Affordability Initiatives.”

ii. M.5.2.3 is hereby revised as follows:

Delete: “TOC production initiatives.” and Insert: “production Lifecycle Affordability Initiatives.”

3. Receipt of Proposals is not extended as a result of this amendment.

4. Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of solicitation N00024-17-R-2462 remain unchanged.

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