Amendment_0002_Summary_of_Changes.docx

N00024-17-R-6308

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

The CLIN description has changed from XLUUV System Design & Tech Data Pkg to XLUUV(Orca)System Design & Tech Data Pkg.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Design efforts for the Extra Large Unmanned Under Sea Vehicle (XLUUV) System and delivery of a Technical Data Package (Level 2). The XLUUV System and design efforts shall comprise the four following Elements: XLUUV Element, Support Element, Ashore Element, and the Mobile C2 Element. Shall be delivered in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attachment J-1), the Performance Specification (Attachment J-2), Interface Documents (Attachments J-4 and J-5), and the requirements of this contract.Minimum Fee: zero dollars ($0)Maximum Fee: Ten percent (10%) of Target CostSharing Ratio above Target Cost: (50% Government/50% Contractor)Sharing Ratio below Target Cost: (50% Government/50% Contractor)See Section B Note(s): E

To:

Design efforts for the Extra Large Unmanned Under Sea Vehicle (XLUUV) System and delivery of a Technical Data Package (Level 2). The XLUUV System and design efforts shall comprise the four following Elements: XLUUV Element, Support Element, Ashore Element, and the Mobile C2 Element. Shall be delivered in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attachment J-1), the Performance Specification (Attachment J-2), Interface Documents (Attachments J-4 and J-5), and the requirements of this contract.Minimum Fee: zero dollars ($0)Maximum Fee: Ten percent (10%) of Target CostSharing Ratio above Target Cost: (50% Government/50% Contractor)Sharing Ratio below Target Cost: (50% Government/50% Contractor)See Section B Note(s): E NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent..

CLIN 0101

The CLIN description has changed from XLUUV System & add'l XLUUV Elements to XLUUV(Orca) Sys & add'l XLUUV Elements.

Fabrication, test and delivery of a XLUUV System (XLUUV Element, Support Element, Ashore Element, and Mobile C2 Element) and up to an additional 4 XLUUV Element(s) and associated Support Element(s). Delivery includes an updated as-built Technical Data Package (Level 2) for the XLUUV System. Shall be delivered in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attachment J-1), the Performance Specification (Attachment J-2), the interface documents (Attachments J-4 and J-5), the Government approved product baseline, and the requirements of this contract. Stepladder quantity range 2-5 units. Sharing Ratio above Target Cost: (50% Government/50% Contractor)Sharing Ratio below Target Cost: (40% Government/60% Contractor)See Section B Note(s): B and E

Fabrication, test and delivery of a XLUUV System (XLUUV Element, Support Element, Ashore Element, and Mobile C2 Element) and up to an additional 4 XLUUV Element(s) and associated Support Element(s). Delivery includes an updated as-built Technical Data Package (Level 2) for the XLUUV System. Shall be delivered in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attachment J-1), the Performance Specification (Attachment J-2), the interface documents (Attachments J-4 and J-5), the Government approved product baseline, and the requirements of this contract. Stepladder quantity range 2-5 units. Sharing Ratio above Target Cost: (50% Government/50% Contractor)Sharing Ratio below Target Cost: (40% Government/60% Contractor)See Section B Note(s): B and E NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent..

CLIN 0106

The CLIN description has changed from XLUUV Performance/Schedule Incentives to XLUUV(Orca) Perf/Schedule Incentives.

CLIN 0107

The CLIN description has changed from XLUUV Long Lead Material to XLUUV(Orca) Long Lead Material.

Long Lead Material associated with the XLUUV System (XLUUV Element, Support Element, Ashore Element, Mobile C2 Element) and the second XLUUV Element and associated Support Element associated with (CLIN 0101). Long lead material to be procured under this cost only line item is identified in Attachment J-9.In accordance with "LIMITATION OF COST" (FAR 52.232-20) or "LIMITATION OF FUNDS" (FAR 52.232-22) the maximum funding for long lead time material will not exceed $3,000,000. See Section B Note(s): B and G

Long Lead Material associated with the XLUUV System (XLUUV Element, Support Element, Ashore Element, Mobile C2 Element) and the second XLUUV Element and associated Support Element associated with (CLIN 0101). Long lead material to be procured under this cost only line item is identified in Attachment J-9.In accordance with "LIMITATION OF COST" (FAR 52.232-20) or "LIMITATION OF FUNDS" (FAR 52.232-22) the maximum funding for long lead time material will not exceed $3,000,000. See Section B Note(s): B and G NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent..

CLIN 0201

The CLIN description has changed from XLUUV Element(s) and Support Element(s) to XLUUV(Orca)Element(s) and Sup Element(s).

XLUUV Fabrication, test, and delivery of additional XLUUV Element(s) and associated Support Element(s). Delivery includes an updated as-built Technical Data Package (Level 2). Shall be delivered in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attachment J-1), the Performance Specification (Attachment J-2), the Interface Documents (Attachments J-4 and J-5), Government approved product baseline, and the requirements of this contract. Stepladder quantity range 1-4 unit(s). Sharing Ratio above Target Cost: (50% Government/50% Contractor)Sharing Ratio below Target Cost: (40% Government/60% Contractor)See Section B Note(s): B and E

XLUUV Fabrication, test, and delivery of additional XLUUV Element(s) and associated Support Element(s). Delivery includes an updated as-built Technical Data Package (Level 2). Shall be delivered in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attachment J-1), the Performance Specification (Attachment J-2), the Interface Documents (Attachments J-4 and J-5), Government approved product baseline, and the requirements of this contract. Stepladder quantity range 1-4 unit(s). Sharing Ratio above Target Cost: (50% Government/50% Contractor)Sharing Ratio below Target Cost: (40% Government/60% Contractor)See Section B Note(s): B and E NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent..

CLIN 0202

Technical Data Package (TDP) (Level 3). This CLIN is established for the delivery of a TDP (Level 3), applicable to CLINs 0101 and 0201 if exercised. See Section B Note(s): B

Technical Data Package (TDP) (Level 3). This CLIN is established for the delivery of a TDP (Level 3), applicable to CLINs 0101 and 0201 if exercised. See Section B Note(s): B NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent..

CLIN 0203

******Not priced under Phase I. To be priced under Phase II.*****This CLIN is established for the fabrication of additional Ashore Element(s) in accordance with the Statement of Work detailed in Attachment J-1, the Performance Specification detailed in Attachment J-2, Interface Documents (Attachments J-4 and J-5), Government approved product baseline, and the requirements of this contract. See Section B Note(s): B

******Not priced under Phase I. To be priced under Phase II.*****This CLIN is established for the fabrication of additional Ashore Element(s) in accordance with the Statement of Work detailed in Attachment J-1, the Performance Specification detailed in Attachment J-2, Interface Documents (Attachments J-4 and J-5), Government approved product baseline, and the requirements of this contract. See Section B Note(s): B NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent..

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been deleted:

52.227-3

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

PHASE I INSTRUCTIONS

Contract Structure Overview

The Government will utilize a two-phase acquisition approach (i.e. Phase I and Phase II) under this single full and open solicitation. Up to two (2) contracts will be awarded under Phase I for the development of the XLUUV System to the Offeror(s) whose proposal(s) indicate the best value to the Government. Design of the XLUUV System includes the XLUUV Element, XLUUV Support Element, XLUUV Ashore Element, and XLUUV Mobile C2 Element. The Phase I contract(s) will include CPIF base award(s) for XLUUV system design, with Option not-to-exceed FPIF ceiling prices for fabrication for an XLUUV prototype system and additional XLUUV element(s). Phase I will also include the award of CPFF level of effort engineering services, long lead time material for the XLUUV System and the second XLUUV element associated data rights.

Competition for continuation into Phase II will be held between the successful Offeror(s) under Phase I. Under Phase II, one award will be made to the Offeror whose proposal indicates the best value to the Government. Upon completion of CDR exit criteria for the Phase I XLUUV Design, the contractor will be instructed by the contracting officer to submit a Phase II proposal no later than 14 months, 2 weeks after award of design (CLIN 0001). Offeror(s) will provide updated proposals, to include CDR results, and will submit FPI Firm Target Pricing (Target Cost and Target Profit) with a ceiling less than or equal to the FPIF Ceiling Price established under Phase I.

Any data previously submitted in a Phase I proposal will not be considered during the subsequent Phase II evaluation. Any Phase I proposal information that is pertinent to the Phase II proposal must be resubmitted by the Offeror in the Phase II proposal. See Section L, Section 1.0 for Phase I instructions and Section L, Section 2.0 for Phase II instructions.

Each Offeror shall submit only one proposal for Phase I and Phase II, respectively, which represents its best approach to meeting the requirements of the solicitation. No alternative proposals will be accepted by the Government.

Failure to meet timely CDR exit criteria resulting in a significant slip in schedule or failure to maintain cost control in which an Offeror significantly exceeds its proposed target cost may render the contractor ineligible for Phase II award.Offeror

The Government will not consider Offerors' proposals that involve nuclear power.

The Government will not consider Offerors’ proposals a major component of the hull or superstructure will be constructed in a foreign shipyard, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 7309.

1.0 PHASE I Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

The Offeror shall submit all information required by this solicitation. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the Offeror being disqualified 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 Section B of this solicitation.

The solicitation will be made available only through the internet at:

http://www.fbo.gov

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.

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.

1.1 Acquisition Approach (Applicable to Phase I)

Up to two (2) contracts will be awarded under Phase I for the development of the XLUUV System to the Offeror(s) whose proposal(s) indicate the best value to the Government. Design of the XLUUV System includes the XLUUV Element, XLUUV Support Element, XLUUV Ashore Element, and XLUUV Mobile C2 Element. The Phase I contract(s) will include CPIF base award(s) for XLUUV system design, with not-to-exceed FPIF ceiling Option prices for fabrication of an XLUUV System and additional XLUUV Element(s). Phase I will also include the award of CPFF level of effort engineering services, long lead time material for the XLUUV System and the second XLUUV Element.

1.2 Submission of Questions and Comments (Applicable to Phase I)

Offerors shall submit written questions and comments (unclassified only) related to this solicitation in accordance with the Bidder’s Question Submittal Form (Attachment L-1) attached to Section L.

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.

It is the Government’s intention that all publication of questions and answers in response to the solicitation will be sent directly to offerors who have an approved DD-254 and a signed “Terms of Use” letter. This is to comply with the Arms Export Control Act (Title, U.S.C. Section 2751 et seq. or Executive Order 12470) as many of the answers contain technical data restricted by the Act.

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).

The deadline for receipt of questions is close of business (COB), 7 April 2017. Any questions received after this may not be answered prior to receipt of proposals. This will also be the final day to request the controlled documents.

UNCLASSIFIED QUESTIONS

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

TO: Mr. Brett Bikowski – brett.bikowski@navy.mil CC: Mr. Mike Hammersley – james.hammersley@navy.mil SUBJECT LINE: Question (insert name of Offeror) XLUUV N00024-17-R-6308

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

CLASSIFIED QUESTIONS

If an Offeror needs to ask a question(s) on classified material, it shall notify the Contract Specialist, Mike Hammersley at james.hammersley@navy.mil and carbon copy (CC:) the PCO Brett Bikowski at brett.bikowski@navy.mil. An appropriate channel for the Offeror to pose its classified question(s) will then be established.

1.3 Availability of Competition Library/Bidders Library (Applicable to Phase I)

A Competition Library/Bidders Library containing relevant GFI and Attachments has been created by PMS 406. CD-ROMs are available to eligible Offerors. Companies requesting a copy of the Competition Library/Bidders Library set 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. Companies requesting a copy of the Competition Library/Bidders Library must provide their company’s valid FEDEX or UPS number to be charged for shipping. 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 Contract Specialist, with a copy to the Contracting Officer. Upon receipt of the Terms of Use letter by the Contract Specialist, the Competition Library/Biders Library 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 the Competition Library shall be the same as the deadline to submit questions.

The “Terms of Use” letter shall be signed and returned to both of the following POCs:

TO: Mr. Brett Bikowski – brett.bikowski@navy.mil CC: Mr. Mike Hammersley – james.hammersley@navy.mil SUBJECT LINE: Question (insert name of Offeror) XLUUV N00024-17-R-6308

If an approved executed DD-254 for this solicitation and an executed “Terms of Use” letter is on file with the Contracting Officer, the Offeror does not have to resubmit these documents.

1.4 Proposal Delivery Information (Applicable to Phase I)

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. Only hand-delivered (in-person or by mailing agent), hard-copy (including specified CD-ROM copies) proposals submitted in accordance with Section L of this RFP will be accepted. 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 and marked with the following information on the outer wrapper.

1. Offeror’s name and return address;

1. Government address shown below;

1. The solicitation number (N00024-17-R-6308); and

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

Commander

For proposals delivered in-person by the Offeror to the Government use the address above and in accordance with Section L provision entitled SPECIAL PROPOSAL RECEIPT REQUIREMENTS.

If an Offeror elects to deliver its proposal in-person it is required that they contact the Contract Specialist (james.hammersley@navy.mil, phone: 202-781-3149) or Contracting Officer (brett.bikowski@navy.mil, 202-781-5178) 48 hours beforehand via phone or email prior to arriving to arrange for receipt.

1.5 Solicitation Response Requirements (Applicable to Phase I)

The solicitation response shall be contained in four separate Volumes, delivered by the date of the closing of the solicitation which, unless an extension has been granted, will be as specified in Block 9 of Section A (SF-33 Form) of this RFP:

For Volumes I, II, III, and IV the number of copies required and the page limit are shown in the table below.

* The total page count identified, excludes Appendix Documents, the table of contents, the Cross Reference Matrix, the System/Subsystem Specification and the Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms.

Appendix Documents

I

4 Resumes and Offer Letters (if applicable) 2 pages each resume (8 pages total); 1 page each Offer Letter**

** The total page count identified, excludes the table of contents, the Cross Reference Matrix, and the Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms.

*** CLASSIFIED ANNEX: CLASSIFIED information (if applicable) shall be supplied separately as a supplement to the Phase I and Phase II proposal submittals, respectively. For the purposes of compliance with the page limitation, classified information (if applicable) shall be supplied separately, but shall not count toward the applicable overall volume page limitation. If a classified annex is included, it shall be packaged and provided separately in printed form only with appropriate security classification markings. If the Offeror intends to submit a classified annex, the Offeror shall provide advance notice to the Contracting Officer.

**** SSS CLASSIFIED ANNEX: CLASSIFIED information (if applicable) shall be supplied separately as a supplement to the Phase I proposal submittal. For the purposes of compliance with the page limitation, classified information (if applicable) shall be supplied separately, but shall not count toward the applicable overall volume page limitation. If a SSS classified annex is included, it shall be packaged and provided separately in printed form only with appropriate security classification markings. If the Offeror intends to submit a SSS classified annex, the Offeror shall provide advance notice to the Contracting Officer.

Volumes I through IV (including Appendices and Attachments) shall contain NO CLASSIFIED MATERIAL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. CLASSIFIED MATERIAL shall only be included in the Classified Annex. In the event classified information is found anywhere within those referenced sections of the proposal, that volume will be collected and destroyed and the Offeror’s proposal will be determined to be non-compliant.

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED IN SECTION L OF THIS SOLICITATION, NO PRICING INFORMATION IS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE TECHNICAL VOLUME I (INCLUDING APPENDIX DOCUMENTS).

ALL VOLUMES MAY BE SHIPPED TOGETHER UNDER PHASE I OF THIS SOLICITATION BUT THEY MUST BE APPROPRIATELY MARKED AND PACKAGED SEPARATELY.

Electronic proposal submissions and supporting information shall be submitted on CD-ROM suitable for reading in a standard PC compatible CD-ROM drive. All view graphs shall be in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 (or compatible). All spreadsheets or mathematical computations (cost data) shall be in Microsoft Excel 2010 (or compatible) format and shall be working versions, including formulas and computations. Submission of locked spreadsheets is not acceptable. All spreadsheets should be “unlinked” to separate documents to allow for cost/price evaluation. All text shall be in Microsoft Word 2010 (or compatible) or searchable Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF). All schedules, including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), shall be in Microsoft Project 2010 (or compatible). The electronic proposal material shall not contain any information not contained in the hard copy format. In the event of disparities between hardcopies and electronic information, the hardcopy governs.

The narrative material should consist of the following:

1. Hardcopy proposal shall be typed or printed in a font with the type no smaller than size 12 Times New Roman font on standard 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper.

1. Text line spacing may be single spaced, but the Government’s preferred text line spacing is 1.5 lines. One-inch minimum margins on each side, including top and bottom are required.

1. Text within tables, diagrams, pictorial charts, or graphic material may use a font no smaller than 8-point Times New Roman.

1. Fold out pages may be used for diagrams, charts or graphic material only and may not exceed 11 inches by 17 inches. Of the 100page count limitation, 20 of the pages may be fold out pages in the Volume I Technical Proposal submission. There is no limit on the number of fold out pages in Volume III Cost/Price Proposal. Fold out pages may only include narrative sufficient to describe the diagram, chart, or graphic material and may only be single-sided.

1. Every paragraph, figure, and table shall be numbered.

1. Pages in excess of the page count limitation will be removed prior to the evaluation. If the proposal exceeds the page limit identified in the table above, the Government will remove all pages exceeding the specified page count from the back of the substantive proposal volume (not the appendices or any other content excluded from the Volume I – Technical Proposal page limitation) prior to the evaluation of the proposal and those removed pages will not be reviewed or evaluated. Pages will not be removed from the index or from any appendices provided at the back of the proposal.

1. Proposal material, with the exception of fold outs, shall be presented on double-sided pages only and in a single column on each page (refer to Section I, FAR 52.204-4). Each double-sided page counts as 2 pages. Each single-sided fold out counts as 1 page.

1. Pages are to be numbered sequentially and tabs are to be used for chapter breaks. It is not acceptable to restart numbers in subsequent chapters within the proposals.

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

Each volume shall be bound separately and shall not exceed the page limitation cited above. Each hard-copy volume of the proposal shall be bound in three ring binders to permit removal of sections with each major part tabbed.

The page count shall include all material with printed matter and figures. 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 Table of Contents. Every page, except those marked as blank, must be numbered.

In addition to the paper copies, the Offeror shall provide Volumes I, II, III, and IV on separate CD-ROMs in the format described above.

Each disk shall be labeled as follows:

N00024-17-R-6308 - Phase I

1. Volume Number

1. Offeror Company Name, City, State

1. Offeror POC

1. Offeror POC Phone Number

1. Offeror POC Email

1. Alternate POC

1. Alternate POC Phone Number

1. Alternate POC Email

The cover page of each Proposal Volume shall contain:

1. Volume Number and Title (e.g., Volume I - Technical Proposal)

1. Item Nomenclature and Request For Proposal (RFP) Number

1. Company Name of the Offeror

1. Offeror’s Position on Disclosure of Proposal Data

1. Security Classification of the Volume

1. Serial Number/Copy Number

Proposal submission shall be as follows:

a. All copies of all proposal volumes (including electronic copies) shall be submitted at the location and at or before the time specified in Block 9 of the SF 33.

b. No cost or pricing information shall be in any part of its submitted volumes except the Cost/Price Volume and Solicitation Package. Cover letters are merely instruments for transmitting the submitted proposals; they are not part of the page count and will not be evaluated.

c. Although legible, neat, orderly, and comprehensive proposal(s) are required, elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective explanation are not desired. Elaborate artwork, expensive visual or other presentation aids are neither necessary nor desired.

d. The Proposal shall contain all the pertinent information in sufficient detail to permit evaluation. The proposal should be as detailed and complete as to clearly demonstrate that the Offeror has a thorough comprehension of all technical and other requirements. If an Offeror fails to comply with content requirements its proposal may be downgraded or disqualified for failure to follow instructions.

1.6 Solicitation Responsiveness (Applicable to Phase I)

Offerors are advised to submit proposals that are complete, clear, and consistent in all respects without the need for additional explanation or information. Offerors are cautioned against the use of general, vague, or unsubstantiated statements which prevent concise proposal evaluation.

1.7 Use of Navy Support Contractors (Applicable to Phase I)

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

The following firm(s) may advise in the Technical proposal evaluation in an advisory capacity only:

- Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University (APL/JHU),

- Davis & Associates, LLC

- ORBIS, Inc.

- Tecolote Research, Incorporated

The Offeror shall provide written notification to the PCO no later than ten (10) days after issuance of the amendment to the Solicitation if the Offeror does not consent to the use of the firm(s) listed above in the proposal evaluation process. Otherwise, submission of a proposal will be considered consent to use of the firm(s) above.

1.8 PROPOSAL CONTENTS (Applicable to Phase I)

The Phase I offer consists of, and must include, the following to be eligible for award:

Volume I – Technical Proposal: See Section L, Section 1.9 for the content and format requirements Volume II – Past Performance: See Section L, Section 1.10 for the content and format requirements Volume III – Cost/Price Proposal: See Section L, Section 1.11 for the content and format requirements Volume IV – Solicitation Package: See Section L, Section 1.12 for the content and format requirements

Information presented shall appear in the proposal in the same order it appears under the description of each proposal volume below.

1.9 VOLUME I: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (Applicable to Phase I)

The Technical Proposal Volume shall be specific, detailed, and complete. The Technical Proposal shall present the Offeror’s design, analysis of the design, analytical models and/or measured data, technical risk assessments, and other information in sufficient detail to demonstrate that the design will achieve the performance requirements of the XLUUV Statement of Work (SOW) (J-1), Performance Specifications (P-Spec) (J-2), and the Interface Documents (J-4 and J-5).

1.9.1 Technical Approach

1.9.1.1 System Concept

a. The Offeror’s proposal shall:Describe each of the proposed XLUUV system elements. The descriptions shall be detailed at a level sufficient to show how the proposed design features contribute to meeting the requirements of the P-Spec. System diagrams shall show the XLUUV System architecture, including critical internal and external interfaces. The proposed subsystem architecture and the major components within each subsystem shall be identified. Critical design and performance parameter estimates, such as size, weight, power consumption, etc., shall be presented down to at least the subsystem level, along with any basis of estimate and identified design margins, where appropriate, to aid in the Government's assessment of the proposed design. The System Concept shall also include a description of the proposed concept of operations, covering the system activities that are described in Section 3.1 of the P-Spec. This shall be described at a level of detail sufficient to show the Offeror’s understanding of the issues associated with handling, carrying, and deploying ordnance, with an emphasis on the implications for the design of the XLUUV Element.

b. The Offeror shall provide a System/Subsystem Specification (SSS) that fully defines the proposed XLUUV System design in accordance with the XLUUV P-Spec, Attachment J-2 and Interface Documents. The Offeror shall develop the SSS in accordance with DI- IPSC-81431A. The SSS shall depict the flowdown of the P-Spec requirements to the proposed System Concept. The SSS shall not be counted towards the technical proposal page limitation of the solicitation; however it shall be limited to eighty (80) pages.

c. Provide its approach for meeting the Government’s required delivery dates with the Offeror’s proposed Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) List. The Offeror shall provide a list of long lead material and the respective cost per item. This list of LLTM will be included as Attachment J-9 at time of award.

d. Provide an initial Power Budget Estimate spreadsheet that provides the detailed power consumption estimates for the XLUUV Element, subsystems, and Lowest Replaceable Units (LRU). The Power Budget Estimate shall not be counted towards the technical proposal page limitation of the solicitation; however it shall be limited to five (5) pages. The Power Budget Estimate shall consist of the following:

1. Hotel and Payload Power: Estimated power requirements broken down at the LRU level (e.g. navigation, guidance and control (i.e. computing/data storage), communications, sensors, mission payloads, and auxiliary systems).

2. Propulsive Power: A table identifying the propulsive power required to propel the XLUUV Element, over the range of 2.0 knots to 10.0 knots, at 0.5 knot increments. This should be the power required at the input to the Motor Controller to propel the XLUUV Element at the given speed.

e. Provide an initial Weight and Volume Estimate spreadsheet that provides the detailed estimates for the XLUUV Element, subsystems and LRUs. The Weight and Volume Estimate shall not be counted towards the technical proposal page limitation of the solicitation; however it shall be limited to five (5) pages.

f. Provide a Completed Table 2.

Table 2: Summary of Key XLUUV Parameters*

XLUUV Element Volume (ft3)

Displaced Volume (ft3)

XLUUV Element Dry Weight (lb)

Energy Capacity (kWh)

Maximum Speed (knots)

Optimum energy efficient Transit speed (knots)

Payload SWAP-C volume (ft3)

Payload SWAP-C dry weight (lb)

Payload SWAP-C power (watts)

Autonomous Operations Endurance (hrs)

Loiter Duration (hrs)

Mission Endurance (nm)

*Table 2 is included in the page count for Volume I

Table Definitions

XLUUV Element Volume (ft3): Proposed outside envelope volume for the XLUUV Element as a whole.

Displaced Volume (ft3): Proposed volume of water displaced by the XLUUV Element when fully submerged.

XLUUV Element Dry Weight (lb): Proposed dry weight for the XLUUV Element as a whole. Total XLUUV Element Dry Weight must be identified both with and without entrained water.

Energy Capacity (kWh): Proposed overall capacity of the energy system.

Maximum Speed (knots): Fastest speed through the water at which the XLUUV Element is designed to operate.

Optimum energy efficient speed (knots): The speed through the water at which the XLUUV Element utilizes the least amount of energy per unit distance through the water during transit.

Payload Space Weight and Power (and)-Cooling (SWAP-C) volume (ft3): The volume allocated to the payload. The payload is all of the hardware required to perform the defined mission, excluding the XLUUV Element hull and core sensors unless there is something specific to the hull for the mission.

Payload SWAP-C dry weight (lb): The dry weight allocated to the payload. The payload is all of the hardware required to perform the defined mission, excluding the XLUUV Element hull and core sensors unless there is something specific to the hull for the mission.

Payload SWAP-C power (watts): The maximum power capable of being supplied to the payload, and the power allocated to payload. The payload is all of the hardware required to perform the defined mission, excluding the XLUUV Element hull unless there is something specific to the hull for the mission.

Autonomous Operation Endurance (hrs): Proposed length of time the XLUUV Element can autonomously operate, excluding use of mission payloads.

Loiter Duration (hrs): The amount of time to loiter in water depths between 50 and 300 ft in uniform water conditions while performing 2 way RF communications every 6 hours.

Mission Endurance (nm): Proposed transit range, then deploy individual payloads and return while maintaining a 10% energy reserve.

1.9.1.2 System Engineering

The Offeror shall provide:

· A strategy for XLUUV System Engineering spanning the contract performance period, describing the Offeror’s approach to design, production, test, risk management, configuration management, and reliability. This strategy shall cover unit level through At-Sea Acceptance Testing and shall describe the required test resources and assets to meet the test requirements of the Specification Requirement Verification Matrix (SRVM), and how the planned testing meets program schedule.

· An approach to Reliability. Describe how the Offeror will monitor and track reliability/maintainability, document failures, and develop and document Reliability analyses, tests, and growth planning. Ensure the system is maintainable and repairable by fleet sailors.

· An approach to Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. Describe how the Offeror will plan Cybersecurity testing to support accreditation of the XLUUV System.

· An approach to a Risk Management program which identifies, assesses, and mitigates risk. Describe how Prototyping, Modeling and Simulation, and Critical Item Testing (CIT) are integrated into the risk management and mitigation. Identify risks for Critical Technology Elements (Table 3) and mitigation plans.

Table 3 Critical Technology Element

Power/Energy

Autonomy

Survivability

Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) / Information Assurance (IA)

Navigation

Mission Payload

· An approach to Open System Architecture to demonstrate how the design will achieve the requirements of the SOW, P-Spec, Interface documents:

1. Modular

2. Open design

3. Inter-component dependencies

4. Design documentation

5. Interface design and management

6. Treatment of proprietary or vendor-unique elements

7. Reuse of pre-existing items including all Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS)/Non-developmental Item (NDI) components, their functionality and proposed function in the system

1.9.1.3 Energy

The Offeror’s proposal shall include the following to demonstrate that the design will achieve the requirements of the SOW, P-Spec, and Interface documents.

a. Describe an approach to Energy System and Energy Replenishment.

b. Describe an approach to Energy System Qualification.

1.9.1.4 Payload

The Offeror’s proposal shall:

a. Describe the Mission Payload concept and how it will meet the requirements of the XLUUV SOW, P-Spec, and Interface documents.

1.9.1.5 Software Development Plan

The Offeror’s proposal shall:

a. Submit an initial SDP that at a minimum addresses the requirements of SOW. The initial SDP shall not be subject to the technical proposal page limitation of the solicitation. Offerors are advised however, that initial SDPs, which are concise and well-written, may receive more favorable consideration than those that contain extraneous material and/or brochuremanship.

b. Submit an SDP rationale which describes why their specific approach is appropriate for the system to be procured, developed or maintained and how their proposed processes are equivalent to those articulated by CMMI® capability level 3. The SDP rationale is subject to the technical proposal page limitation of the solicitation and shall not exceed 20 pages.

1.9.1.6 Software Development and CMMI or equivalent experience

The Offeror’s proposal shall:

a. Offerors shall submit a description of previous relevant experience, within the past 12 months in developing software of the similar size and complexity as that required under the statement of work. As a part of this description, the Offerors shall describe the extent to which personnel who contributed to these previous efforts will be supporting any resultant contract.

b. Offerors shall also describe any previous relevant CMMI® or equivalent model-based process maturity appraisals performed within the past 24 months. As a part of this description, Offerors shall identify the organizational entity and location where the appraisal was performed, the type of evaluation, the organization performing the evaluation, and the level earned. This description shall not exceed 15 pages.

1.9.2 Management and Production

The Management and Production factor shall describe how the Offeror will manage and schedule the work required by the Statement of Work. It shall describe the proposed approach to managing, planning, organizing, and controlling the development and production of the XLUUV System, as well as the facilities planned for designing, engineering, fabricating, integrating, and testing. The Key Personnel Resumes and any offer letters for proposed contingent hire of key personnel are specifically excluded from the Volume I proposal page count limitations. Resumes shall be no more than 2 pages each and any offer letter, if applicable, shall be no more than 1 page each.

1.9.2.1 Program Management Approach

The Offeror shall provide a summary management overview of the proposed program organization, schedules, activities, and facilities required to plan, execute, manage, produce, control configuration management, and support the proposed system. The Offeror shall provide a description of the methodology employed to develop plans, budgets, schedules, and work authorization packages.

The Offeror shall provide a Management Plan that includes a description of the approach to optimize:

a. Performance

b. Schedule

c. Open system architecture

d. Program protection

e. Quality

f. Reliability and maintainability

g. Safety

h. Environmental

i. Human systems integration

The Offeror shall include in this plan the approach for monitoring progress of the XLUUV design, including design documentation, design reviews, Earned Value Management, and Technical Performance Measures.

1.9.2.2 Integrated Master Schedule

As part of the proposal, Offerors shall submit an initial high-level IMS in accordance with the content of the Integrated Program Management Report DI-MGMT-81861, Format 6, to include the following key events: Post Award Conference (PAC), Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), System Requirements Review (SRR)/System Functional Review(SFR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), System Verification Review(SVR)/Functional Configuration Audit (FCA), , and major test events. The IMS shall identify the required design, test, and fabrication efforts to be accomplished to meet these key events. The IMS shall cover the period from contract award through Government acceptance of all required XLUUV deliveries, including all option periods. The IMS will be excluded from the Volume I proposal page count limitations and shall be provided as appendix to Volume I.

1.9.2.3 Subcontractor Management Approach

The Offeror shall explain the management of subcontractors to ensure their products are delivered on time and within budget, and are of sufficient quality to enable the Offeror to meet all contractual requirements. The Offeror shall provide a matrix designating subcontractor assignments. The Offeror shall explain the approach toward subcontracting and how to achieve the overall objectives of the resultant contract. This explanation shall include contractual arrangements, qualification requirements, selection process(es), including the process that verifies that subcontractors’ products meet the Offeror’s flow down requirements, contingency plans, quality assurance, software interfaces, and management interactions. If the Offeror is proposing to use a subcontractor to meet a contractual requirement, it must identify the Contractor programmatic risk level and mitigation steps to reduce/eliminate the risk. If applicable, the Offeror shall explain the approach for managing how design information from one subcontractor’s design influences another subcontractor’s design and include this in the matrix designating subcontractor assignments.

1.9.2.4 Approach of Critical Components

The Offeror shall identify its intention to either "make" or to "buy" the following critical elements: hull fabrication, propulsion, energy, and navigation.

If the Offeror intends to "make" the critical element of the XLUUV System, they shall provide the following:

If the Offeror intends to "buy" the critical element of the XLUUV System, they shall provide the following:

1.9.2.5 Key Personnel (Applicable to all CLINs)

The Offeror’s proposal shall:

1. Provide a maximum of 4 resumes for the technical, engineering, and management personnel that will be engaged in this contract. The following Key Personnel resumes shall be included: Program Manager, Production Manager, Lead Systems Engineer, and Lead Software Engineer. Resumes shall be provided for Key Personnel only. The following minimum information shall be contained within the resumes:

0. Employee Name

0. Years of Professional Experience

0. Current position/title

0. Educational history/degrees held

0. Chronology of professional experience

0. Current level of security clearance. Note that the XLUUV will be at the SECRET level.

Resumes shall not exceed two (2) pages per person and must include the title of the position for which the Key Personnel are being proposed. A signed offer letter shall be provided for any Key Personnel that is not currently employed by the Prime or a subcontractor. Offer letters shall not exceed 1 page each.

Desired qualifications of Key Personnel include:

Program Manager Desired: 10 years of experience with DoD acquisition processes in DoD/Navy program management and Field Site Operations, Industry or Government technical management, or Industry or Government business management.

Desired: 8 years supervisory experience Desired: Bachelor degree (BS/BA) in related field, or 10 years of experience was gained because of in-depth experience and specialized knowledge in the related field.

Production Program Manager Desired: 12 years of experience with military program manufacturing in production contracts Desired: 10 years industrial manufacturing experience Desired: Bachelor degree (BS/BA) in related field, or 15 years of experience was gained because of in-depth experience and specialized knowledge in the related field.

Lead Systems Engineer Desired: 12 years of experience with systems engineering of military systems used in a Navy environment Desired: 10 years systems engineering experience Desired: Bachelor degree (BS/BA) in related field, or 15 years of experience was gained because of in-depth experience and specialized knowledge in the related field.

Lead Software Engineer Desired: 10 years of experience with software design, development and production Desired: 8 years software engineering experience Desired: Bachelor degree (BS/BA) in related field, or 12 years of experience was gained because of in-depth experience and specialized knowledge in the related field.

1.9.2.6 Engineering Services Staffing (Applicable to CLINs 0010, 0110, 0210, 0310, and 0410)

The Offeror shall provide an Engineering Services staffing plan matrix in Microsoft Excel, as an appendix in Volume I that supports the engineering…