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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

The following have been modified:

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND 0252

1333 ISAAC HULL AVENUE SE

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376

Telephone No. 202/781-1759

Email Address: cristina.covalt@navy.mil

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

SECTION L: INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

Offerors are required to submit a proposal which is sufficiently detailed and complete to fully demonstrate an understanding of, and compliance with, all of the requirements of the solicitation and shall contain only material directly related to this acquisition. NO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN THE OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL.

Offeror’s proposal shall be based on the requirements contained in this solicitation (including those documents, exhibits, and other attachments to the solicitation identified in Section J). Offerors shall submit a proposal encompassing all items listed in Section B of this solicitation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OR CONFORM TO ALL REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN THIS SOLICITATION MAY RENDER THE PROPOSAL NON-COMPLIANT AND RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL.

Attachments J-1 (FFG((X)) Baseline Diagram), J-2 (FFG(X) Architecture Framework DIV-3A), J-6 (PEO IWS 8.0 Configuration Management Plan (CMP)), and Attachment J-20 (FFG((X)) Master Test Plan) are marked with limiting Distribution Statements. These attachments to the solicitation which are marked other than “Distribution Statement A” and the Government Furnished Information (GFI) will not be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. All potential offerors seeking access to the distribution controlled attachments to the RFP and the GFI must completely fill out Attachment J-22 (RFP Distribution Controlled Material Request Form) and submit to PCO prior to receipt of Attachments J-1, J-2, J-6, J-20 and GFI via AMRDEC (Distribution Statement D and F).

Proposals submitted in response to the solicitation 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.

General statements such as, “the Offeror understands,” “the Offeror can or will comply with the requirements,” “standard procedures will be used,” “well-known techniques will be used,” or statements which merely paraphrase the solicitation in whole or in part will not constitute compliance with the requirements for proposal content. Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known (e.g., data or services previously submitted or performed for the Government), cannot be considered as part of the proposal unless physically incorporated into the proposal. Discussions of each topic in the proposal shall exhibit continuity and logical progression.

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

The following firms may assist in the proposal evaluation process in an advisory capacity. The Government may also employ administrative and engineering support services contractors in the handling of solicitation documentation for purposes of security and document control. All such personnel will be required to execute a statement to preserve and protect from disclosure any source selection and contractor proprietary information disclosed to them during the course of these evaluations. It is anticipated that the following firms will assist:

Ventus

The Government plans to use CACI to provide a secure source selection facility.

If an Offeror has concerns with the firms listed above assisting during the evaluation process, please advise the PCO in writing no later than ten (10) days after receipt of the RFP.

Submission of an offer under this solicitation will constitute a grant of authority by the submitting company to the Government to allow access by individuals of these firms to any source selection information and information that may constitute material within the ambit of the Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1905. These individuals will be performing under Government contracts that contain appropriate restrictions on the use and disclosure of information provided to the contractors (e.g., non-disclosure requirements) or will have executed Government disclosure agreements that are intended to ensure that the individuals under these contracts handle the information properly and in accordance with applicable law and regulation.

2.0 GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE)

This solicitation will be made available only through the Internet on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website (http://www.fbo.gov).

Offerors are hereby notified that from time to time, the Government may post additional information to the website relating to this solicitation (e.g. responses to questions, solicitation amendments, etc.). It is the responsibility of prospective Offerors to check the GPE website for any such information.

3.0 COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT

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

Ms. Cristina Covalt Procuring Contracting Officer Cristina.Covalt@navy.mil

(202) 781-1759

Ms. Christine Veres Contract Specialist Christine.Veres@navy.mil

Mr. Ramin Movahed Contract Specialist Ramin.Movahed@navy.mil

(202) 781-3921

4.0 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Offerors shall submit written questions and comments related to this solicitation in accordance with the Bidder’s Question Submittal Form (Attachment J-13) for this solicitation. For ease of Government review and to minimize response time, Offerors shall submit this form in the original file format. Do not convert the form to Portable Document Format (PDF). To ensure the Government understands the context of the question, Offerors shall detail the applicable document name, document date, or version, page, paragraph, clause or other specific citation to which the question applies.. Information contained in the Government’s responses to bidder’s question shall not supersede any information contained in the solicitation (including amendments). In the event of a discrepancy between a response to a bidder’s question and the content of the solicitation, the latter shall take precedence.

Offerors shall not submit comments, questions, or inquiries to any Government representative other than the PCO and CS identified in this section.

The Government intends to distribute bidder’s questions and associated responses via public posting to the Federal Business Opportunities website.

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

The deadline for receipt of questions is 30 days after the date the original solicitation was issued (See Block 5 of the Standard Form 33). Any questions received after this date may not be answered prior to receipt of proposals.

5.0 UNCLASSIFIED QUESTIONS

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

TO: PCO as listed above CC: CS as listed above SUBJECT LINE: N00024-18-R-5102 Question (insert name of Offeror)

6.0 AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS

Pursuant to the provision under this section entitled FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition” (JAN 2017), the Government intends to award a single contract on the basis of a proposal submission without conducting discussions with Offerors, but reserves the right to conduct discussions per FAR 15.306 “Exchanges with Offerors After Receipt of Proposals” if determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Each Offeror shall submit only one proposal. No alternate proposals will be accepted, and the submission of multiple proposals will result in rejection of the proposal. Therefore, each Offeror’s proposal submissions shall contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government may contact any, all, or a limited number of Offerors with questions concerning their proposals as permitted under FAR Part 15. Upon the conclusion of discussions, if they occur, the Government will request Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs) from all Offerors still within the competitive range.

7.0 GENERAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional acceptance of the terms and conditions in the solicitation.

The Government encourages Offerors to contact the PCO and Contract Specialist via email to request an explanation of any aspect of these instructions.

Offerors shall take care to submit a legible, neat, orderly, concise and comprehensive proposal. 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. Clarity is essential. The use of brochures shall be minimized and if used will count against page limits.

8.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT

Offerors shall structure proposal submittals such that the required content is organized as follows:

Documents

Note: Two (2) compact discs (CD-ROMs) or DVD and four (4) hard paper copies (one (1) original and three (3) copies) shall be provided. Only the electronic version of the Cost and Price Summary Format Workbook is required to be submitted with Volume VII.

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 will not be read or evaluated and will be removed by the PCO 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 shall be consecutively numbered within each volume (e.g., 1,2,3,…).

Exclusions to page count limitation include: cover letter; title pages; table of contents; glossary; and appendices.

Information requested in the following paragraphs 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.

When evaluating an offer, the Government will consider how well the Offeror complied with these instructions. The Government will consider any failure on the part of an Offeror to comply with these instructions to be an indication of how the Contractor will comply with contract requirements during contract performance. Therefore, the Government encourages Offerors to contact the Contract Specialist (CS) via email (and cc: the PCO) to request an explanation of any aspect of these instructions.

9.0 BINDING, LABELING, AND PACKING

Offerors shall pack and submit all proposal binders in cardboard (or equivalent) boxes that may lifted and handled manually. Offerors should observe a reasonable maximum weight for each box and avoid overloading any single box. The boxes must be sequentially numbered with the box numbers marked on all sides of each box, and written on all sides of the outside wrapper, if necessary. Box 1 must include all copies of electronic media and a master packing list. The master packing list must list the contents (i.e., volume number, copy number, and volume name) of each box, by box number. CD-ROM/DVD media shall be secured to the proposals in a manner that prevents the media from falling out or becoming dislodged during transport and handling. These packing instructions also apply to all subcontractor submissions.

Offerors shall submit all volumes in three-ring binders with index tabs or tabbed index divider pages separating each section. Each proposal section shall start on a new page. Each volume shall contain a table of contents that lists the sections, subsections, and page numbers. Each volume shall also include a glossary explaining all abbreviations and acronyms used.

Offerors are responsible for the condition of delivered proposals. Binders and their contents that are broken apart or received in a disorderly fashion will be reassembled by the Government in a manner with expeditiousness as the rule. The Government is not responsible for proper reassembly of such binders.

The first page of each proposal volume shall display the information required by FAR 52.215-1(c)(2) and shall also contain the volume number, volume title, security classification level of the volume and serial/copy number. If an Offeror wishes to restrict the disclosure or use of its proposals, the Offeror shall use the legend permitted by FAR 52.215-1(e) and prominently indicate the specific pages and paragraphs that contain proprietary information. Each page of an Offeror’s proposals shall be labeled with the Offeror’s name, solicitation number and date corresponding to the date of the proposal.

All information relating to contract cost or pricing data shall be included only in the section of the proposal designated as the Cost/Price Proposal (Volume VII). UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL OFFERORS INCLUDE CONTRACT COST AND PRICING DATA IN VOLUMES I THROUGH VI. In the event that cost and pricing data are included in Volumes I through VI, that data will be excluded from the evaluation.

9.1 ELECTRONIC VERSIONS OF PROPOSALS

Unless otherwise stated in this solicitation, Offerors shall ensure that electronic versions of proposals do not contain any substantive information not included in the paper versions. In the event of a discrepancy between the paper version and electronic version of a proposal, the electronic version will govern. Electronic proposal submissions and supporting information shall be submitted on CD-ROM or DVD media in a format that can be accessed using a standard PC-compatible CD-ROM/DVD drive. The Government will not accept submissions on any other electronic media, such as flash memory cards or USB flash drives. All files submitted to the Government shall be compatible with Microsoft Office 2010. A duplicate set of all proposal files in PDF format may be submitted only as a supplement to the Microsoft Office format files. All viewgraphs shall be submitted in Microsoft PowerPoint format. All spreadsheets shall be submitted in Microsoft Excel format with all mathematical equation used for calculations visible and traceable. All text and proposal narrative shall be submitted in Microsoft Word format. All schedules shall be submitted in Microsoft Project format. No fields or documents may be password protected. Offerors shall not embed sound or video files into the electronic files. All Microsoft Excel files shall be completely readable and editable such that the Government may readily ascertain the validity of the pricing or other data contained therein. All data and tables shall be submitted in a printable format. All Adobe Acrobat files shall be word-searchable.

Each CD-ROM/DVD shall be labeled with the solicitation number, proposal volume number and title, the Offeror’s name, date of submittal, security classification level, serial/copy number, any restrictive marking permitted by the FAR (See FAR Part 15), and “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.” The Offeror shall also submit a hardcopy directory listing with each CD-ROM/DVD submitted.

All unclassified CD-ROMs/DVDs shall be marked “Unclassified.” Separate files shall be used to enable rapid retrieval of all contents, including exhibits, appendices, and attachments, if any. Each volume shall be organized into directories within the CD-ROM/DVD that duplicate the volumes and partitions used in the paper version of the proposal. Prior to submittal, the Offeror shall screen all CD-ROMs/DVDs to ensure that the media does not contain computer viruses or other malware.

9.2 PAGE SIZE AND FORMAT

The narrative material in each proposal shall be single-spaced, typed, or printed in 12-point Times New Roman font. Paper, excluding foldouts, shall be 8 1/2 × 11 inches (standard letter size) with a minimum margin of 1 inch around the page. Text within tables, diagrams, pictorial charts, or graphic material may use no smaller than size 8-point font.

Every paragraph, figure, and table shall be numbered; paragraphs within sections do not need to be numbered.

Proposal material shall be presented on double-sided pages only and in a single column on each page in accordance with FAR 52.204-4. Each double-sided page counts as 2 pages.

Fold out sheets may be used for charts and graphs where necessary to depict organization, layout, or implementation schedules. Foldouts shall be uncomplicated to preserve clarity. Extensive written text or tabular data, beyond that reasonably required for clarity, shall not be included in the material presented on the foldout sheet. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume and shall not exceed 11 x 17 inches. Each non-blank side of a foldout page will count as two (2) pages for page count purposes. Foldouts for the entire proposal are limited to a total of twenty (20) foldout sheets.

9.3 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Proposals in response to this RFP shall be submitted at or before the time specified in Block 9 of the SF 33 and shall remain valid for three hundred and sixty (360) days after the due date for receipt of proposals. “Local time” shall refer to the time zone for Washington, DC.

Telegraphic offers, facsimile offers, or offers submitted by electronic commerce will not be considered. Furthermore, telegraphic, facsimile, or electronic commerce modifications of offers, or withdrawals of offers, will not be considered.

The preferred method of response is by overnight delivery service, such as FedEx, UPS, etc. Do not use U.S. Mail.

All copies of the proposal shall be submitted to the PCO or Contract Specialist at the address below.

Electronic disks shall be attached to the proposals such that they do not fall out or become dislodged during transport and handling.

For instructions on delivering hand-carried proposals, see the provision in this section entitled HQ L-2-0013, SPECIAL PROPOSAL RECEIPT REQUIREMENTS (NAVSEA).

9.4 MAJOR SUBCONTRACTOR PROPOSALS

For the purposes of this solicitation, major subcontractors are defined as a supplier or subcontractor who is responsible for or whose effort is proposed to be 10 percent or greater of any contract line item, minor subcontractors are defined as a supplier or subcontractor who is responsible for or whose effort is proposed to be less than 10 percent of any contract line item. Major subcontractors may submit proposals or supporting information directly to the Government. The prime Offeror shall be responsible for the timeliness of any major subcontractor submissions. Failure to submit major subcontractor proposals by the proposal due date may render the entire proposal, including the prime Offeror's proposal non-compliant.

9.5 PROPOSAL CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

Offerors shall provide the information requested in the following paragraphs in the volumes indicated. If additional information is provided in other volumes or sections, Offerors shall provide clear references to the location in the proposal where the information may be found.

9.6 VOLUME I: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Do not include cost or price information in this volume. The Executive Summary Volume shall summarize the Offeror’s planned approach to satisfy the Government’s requirements. Key elements of the proposal shall be highlighted for both technical and management perspective. The Executive Summary shall be unclassified. The Government will not formally evaluate the Executive Summary.

9.6.1 COVER LETTER

The Cost/Price of the proposal shall be accompanied by a cover letter prepared on the company’s letterhead stationery and shall state the following:

· The proposal is valid for three hundred and sixty (360) days,

· The Offeror’s Cage Code and DUNS Number;

· All enclosures being transmitted;

· The approved security clearance and clearance level of storage capability for the Offeror’s facility;

· Address and point of contact for the Offeror’s cognizant security office,

· Name of the Offeror’s security representative,

· Address(es) of the location(s) at which the Offeror intends to perform the proposed effort including subcontractor facilities,

· Percentage Breakdown for Places Work will be performed.

The cover letter should also include the following:

· Offeror’s Statement

· Organization Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plan (if applicable)

The Offeror’s Statement should state the accompanying proposal:

a) Is for all requirements as stated in the solicitation (including all attachments, appendices, and amendments thereto),

b) Is made without qualification or exception to any terms and conditions appearing in the solicitation; and

c) Is valid for a period of three-hundred-sixty (360) days from the date established for the receipt of proposals.

In addition, the Statement must contain the following certification regarding restricted information made available through FedBizOpps site, Classified CD/DVD or via the Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist. The term “restricted information” pertains to any information specifically released for the development of proposals in response to this solicitation and not otherwise available in the public domain, or utilized by the Offeror as part of fulfilling requirements on an existing Government contract:

“I, [insert signatory’s name, title, company], hereby certify that [company] will ensure that, if [company] is excluded from the competitive range or not selected for award of this contract, any and all copies, notes, or other materials produced using the restricted information provided in connection with solicitation N00024-18-R-5102, will be destroyed within 120 calendar days from receipt of notice that [company] was excluded from the competitive range or not selected for award under this solicitation.” Upon completion, a notification will sent to the PCO.

9.6.2 ORGANIZATION CONFLICT OF INTEREST (OCI) MITIGATION PLAN

· If the Offeror has intentions to submit a proposal to both FFG(X) CS SI&T and FFG(X) Detail Design & Construction (DD&C), the Offeror shall provide an OCI Mitigation Plan as part of the proposal. A plan shall also be included for any prime contractor or subcontractor that has a potential or actual OCI in accordance with HQ L-2-0005 NOTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST (NAVSEA). The plan shall explain in detail the remedies in place to avoid and/or mitigate any conflicts of interest which will give the Offeror unfair competitive advantage in the development of the proposals for either requirements or otherwise create an organization conflict of interest in execution of either contract. The Offeror shall provide the Contractor OCI policy. The plan shall fully comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Subpart 9.5 and the Contractor’s OCI Policy.

· The OCI Mitigation Plan will be evaluated based on the practices and processes on identification, avoidance, and/or mitigation of any OCI (Unequal Access to Information, Biased Ground Rules, and Impaired Objectivity) whether actual or perceived. This is considered a significant issue for industry and the Government; therefore, a well thought out plan is paramount. The Offeror may be ineligible for award if the Government deems the plan is unacceptable.

· If there is no intention on submitting a proposal to both, but only on this RFP, the offeror shall attach a letter in this Volume stating, “Company XX has no interest in submitting a proposal, become a Subcontractor for DD&C or provide support to any Shipbuilder/SI&T Contractor in DD&C proposal development. We understand that if this is violated, our proposal may not be considered or the contract terminated if violation was discovered after contract award.”

The cover letter is not subject to the page count limits specified in this solicitation. The Government will evaluate the cover letter to confirm that it contains the required information.

Each Offeror shall submit an offer/proposal and other written information in strict accordance with these instructions.

9.6.3 SF 33/COMPLETED CONTRACT

Volume VIII must contain the complete SF 33 Solicitation Set/Completed Contract as an attachment, excluded from the page count. Offerors must submit this volume using the conformed solicitation as of the date of the last amendment prior to the proposal submission due date. The Offeror shall ensure the complete SF 33 Solicitation Set/Completed Contract contained in Volume VIII includes the following:

Solicitation Section A - The solicitation Standard Form (SF) 33 will be used to award a contract resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall complete Blocks 12 through 18 of the SF. The Offeror shall submit an executed SF 33 bearing the original signature of a representative who is authorized to contractually bind the company submitting the offer. The Offeror shall also submit a signed copy of the SF-30 cover page for each amendment to the solicitation. As with the SF 33, the representative who signs the SF-30 cover pages must be authorized to contractually bind the company submitting the offer. Block 12 shall be completed to align with the solicitation validity period required by Section L of this solicitation.

Solicitation Sections B through I - The Offeror shall submit Sections B through I, with all appropriate information completed as required by the RFP.

Solicitation Section J – Exhibits and Other Attachments; The Offeror shall include the following completed attachments as part of their Volume VIII submittal:

1. Small Business Subcontracting Plan*

1. Attachment J-12, Data Rights, Identification and Assertion of Restrictions on the Government’s Use, Release, or Disclosure of Technical Data or Computer Software submitted in response to 252.227-7017 and 252.227-7028

1. Attachment J-4, Work Breakdown Structure

1. Attachment J-15, Staffing Plan

*As prescribed in FAR 19.708, Offerors other than small business concerns shall submit a subcontracting plan and that plan, once approved, shall be made part of any contract resulting from this RFP. The Offeror’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into the contract as an Attachment J-16 – Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

RFP Section K - Representation, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors; Offeror shall complete and submit clauses applicable to fill in and submit with proposal. Items which are not applicable should be marked “N/A”.

9.6.4 SUBMISSION OF OFFER

The proper completion and submission to the Government of the SF 33 Solicitation Set/Completed Contract shall constitute an offer and indicate the Offeror’s unconditional assent to the terms and conditions in this solicitation and in any attachments hereto. Any objection to any of the terms and conditions of this solicitation may constitute a deficiency, which may make the offer non-compliant and result in rejection of the Offeror’s proposal.

9.7 CONTRACT UPDATES REQUIRED TO SUPPORT AWARD

Prior to award, the Government will update the completed contract to generate a document suitable for contract. These updates will include assigning the contract number and reformatting the contract document for entry into Government contract-writing system, which may result in repagination of the document. The Offeror agrees that the Government may incorporate these updates unilaterally prior to award.

10.1 VOLUME II: FACTOR 1- TECHNICAL APPROACH

No Price Information shall be included in this volume.

The proposal shall address each of the elements mentioned in subparagraphs below describing the offeror’s proposed approach, knowledge, and understanding of the efforts to perform the requirements set forth in the SOW and describe the process for executing the tasks:

10.1.1 ELEMENT 1: COMBAT SYSTEM SHIP INTEGRATION

The primary focus of this contract will be to ensure CS Elements are successfully integrated into new construction FFG(X) Class Ships.

It will be the responsibility of this FFG(X) CS SI&T Contractor to integrate components for the following warfare areas:

1. Air Warfare (AW)

1. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)

1. Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW)

1. Command, Control, & Communication (CCC)

The FFG(X) CS SI&T Contractor must physically integrate the above warfare area components into the FFG(X) Class Ships focusing on operational effectiveness, lifecycle, and US Navy shipbuilding and overhaul standards. The proposed shall include the following areas:

a. Demonstrate the process for analyzing CS element systems and their components introduced for integration into FFG(X) Class Ships in accordance with shipbuilding and overhaul specifications (NAVSEA S9AA0-AB-GOS-010, NAVSEA S9AA0-AB-GOS-030) for shipboard suitability, maturity as it relates to risk to ship integration scope, and workability (i.e., Will the design as presented physically and functionally work?).

b. Demonstrate the human to machine interaction between system operation and the sailor in developing shipboard integration designs and plans (i.e., demonstrate an understanding of the requirement for the sailor to operate in ship spaces). The Offeror must specifically detail the knowledge base used for this analysis, the process that will be used to analyze the subject data, and how the designs and plans will be documented.

c. Demonstrate the process and aspects of physically integrating CS elements and their components into ship compartments. Discuss how the Offeror will lower the risk of physical integration issues during installation using a modeling process or any other proposed processes. Discuss how the Offeror will take into consideration the lifecycle maintenance of the CS in the integration efforts.

d. Discuss the process for identifying, evaluating, and documenting the required cooling water (chill water), power, and dry air distribution for new CS elements and components.

e. Demonstrate and propose the method(s) that the Offeror will use for identifying and seeking solutions to physically integrate the components into FFG(X) Class Ships from the warfare areas listed in paragraph 10.1.1 to include Adjudicated Trouble Reports for bringing each issue to final resolution, even after the component has been integrated onto the ship.

f. Describe approach to support the timely submission of a completed integration design package for a shipbuilder to use in the development of detailed installation drawings. The Offeror shall describe its internal oversight process for adjudicating questions and resolving issues associated with the integration design packages to ensure design packages are submitted without errors.

10.1.2 ELEMENT 2: WATERFRONT INTEGRATION AND TEST

The successful Offeror shall be responsible for the activation, test, and delivery of a fully integrated and ready CS at the end of a ship’s delivery or availability. As a result, the US Navy will expect the successful Offeror to deliver, at the end of the test program, a warship fully capable in the following warfare areas:

· Air Warfare (AW)

· Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)

· Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW)

· Command, Control, & Communication (CCC) The Offeror shall provide details to demonstrate the application of the stage testing approach detailed in NAVSEAINST S9095 AD-TRQ-010/TSTP, Total Ship Test Program Manual. The Offeror shall focus on the areas below and provide details on conducting a CS test program during a new construction period. The proposal shall address the following areas:

a. Demonstrate how the Offeror will execute each stage of the test program in accordance with NAVSEAINST S9095 AD-TRQ-010/TSTP, Total Ship Test Program Manual.

b. Demonstrate the process the Offeror will use to develop and validate Test Procedures prior to shipboard use. Identify how elements to be validated by test procedure are derived. Identify how test results will be mapped to elements to be validated. Provide details that demonstrate in detail what constitutes a valid test procedure and what information is gathered to build a test procedure. Identify a special test equipment (STE) list required to conduct testing.

c. Demonstrate the approach and the guiding principles that will be employed to develop a functional and time-phased test sequence network that takes into account the complexity and interdependencies of the Integrated CS.

d. Once the test procedures are developed and verified and the test plan is built, demonstrate how the Contractor will utilize the time prior to the test program start to plan for conducting the test program. The Offeror shall address personnel, test equipment, infrastructure requirements and test assets.

e. During the testing, it may be necessary to modify delivered hardware and software configurations in order to maintain schedule. Identify the Ship Integration and Test Contractor’s proposed plan to ensuring these modifications are tracked. Provide specific relevant examples that demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed plan.

f. Much of the new construction test program will be performed and executed in parallel with continuing installation, production, and ship activities. Provide a plan for identifying and integrating the test program to account for these concurrent activities. Discuss how this plan will be executed and managed during the test program. Provide specific relevant examples that demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed plan.

g. Demonstrate the Offeror’s process to monitor and record each stage of testing as it occurs. Detail how the Offeror will efficiently maintain test records and perform analysis on test results.

h. Process for assisting in the investigation and resolution of issues identified in the test program. In the event of a failure, detail the process for how an issue will be mitigated and tracked without impeding test progress.

i. Demonstrate the importance of the following milestones as they relate to the test program and the CS SI&T Contractor requirements for each (i.e., entrance and exit criteria for each):

· FFG(X) CS Light Off (CSLO)

· Board of Inspections (INSURV) Trials

· Sail Away Assessment

· Other major milestones the Offeror proposes or recognizes as significant during the execution of the test program (e.g. CSSQT, Trials).

j. Describe the Offerors methods to reduce the overall test time without sacrificing quality, completeness, or increasing cost. Provide specific relevant examples and historical data/metrics to support the proposed methods.

10.1.3 ELEMENT 3: INTEGRATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

As the FFG(X) CS SI&T Contractor, the successful Offeror shall study, investigate, and resolve new construction issues related to the physical integration of FFG(X) CS and its components, and manage the engineering efforts for CS SI&T including areas of topside design, cabling, power, cooling, alignment and environmental qualifications. Describe in detail the technical approach the contactor will employ and provide examples and techniques employed in each of the following areas:

a. Topside Design: As new systems are added or components changed that require topside space, the contactor will be asked to provide recommended locations and installation plans. Describe in detail the topside and below deck space considerations to add a new system or component change and the current instructions that will impact placement. Describe the Offeror’s method to complete topside studies.

b. Cabling: All components and systems interface through cables. Describe in detail the Offeror’s process for selecting cable types. Demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of cabling that is approved for shipboard use and the standards and requirements for shipboard cabling.

c. Alignment: Demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the current process(es) for weapon and sensor alignment in accordance with SW225-A0-010/AALIGNMENTTHEORY Revision 4, dated 1 June 2003, the Combat System Alignment Theory. Demonstrate how the Offeror will improve the existing process(es) for weapon and sensor alignment.

d. Ships Power and Cooling: Power and proper cooling is required for the complex components of the CS to function properly. The successful Offeror will be responsible for maintaining configuration and understanding of the power and cooling to the components of the FFG(X) CS. Demonstrate the Contractor’s understanding of the process to ensure CS elements are provided proper power and cooling and that the CS Elements are survivable as described in the FFG(X) CS Interface Control Drawings (ICDs) available per request. Provide specific relevant examples.

e. Describe in detail the importance of adherence to environmental qualifications such as vibration (MIL-STD-167-1A) and shock (MIL-S-901D) for the FFG(X) CS. Provide the Offeror’s approach to qualification test plan development, which ensures CS components proposed for shipboard use comply with the military standards, such as vibration MIL-STD-167-1A and shock MIL-S-901D. Additionally, explain the technical approach to determine whether specific systems are required to meet different levels within the Military Standards (e.g. Grade A versus Grade B). MIL STDs are available using Defense Logistics Agency’s ASSIST database at http://quicksearch.dla.

10.1.4 ELEMENT 4: PERSONNEL

a. Staffing Plan: The Offeror shall provide a Staffing Plan that demonstrates how the Offeror’s staff is fully qualified and capable of performing all requirements of the solicitation. In addition to the labor categories outlined in Attachment J-14, the Notional Labor Mix chart found below is the Government’s recommended labor mix.

1. The proposed plan must be consistent with the Offeror’s technical approach, as described in Volume II.

2. This plan shall be clearly traceable to the Cost/Price Proposal Volume (Volume VII). The Government Estimated Labor Mix for level of effort CLINs is provided below. The Offeror shall propose each LOE CLIN using the required Government Estimated Hours.

3. The proposed Staffing Plan shall clearly identify the labor skill mix (i.e., junior, mid-level, and senior personnel) for each labor category identified, and this mix must align with the Cost Volume and the below Notional Labor Mix chart.

4. The Offeror’s Staffing Plan shall include a table identifying all proposed labor category personnel supporting this effort. A template for this table is provided in Staffing Plan, Attachment J-15 and shall be provided in Volume VI, Supplemental Information (instructions detailed in subparagraph 10.5.4 below).

5. Identify any implementation risks (including risks transitioning the staff into the FFG(X) CS SI&T role), steps to mitigate these risks, and an explanation of whether the techniques and methods identified for risk mitigation have been successfully used by the Offeror.

6. Identify a schedule for ramping up the staff level and timeframe when staffing actions will be completed after the start of individual funded projects.

b. The Offeror shall propose an appropriate labor mix to accomplish the tasks mentioned in Section C, SOW. The Government recommends the use of the Notional Labor Mix below in configuring the proper mix. The Offeror can deviate from the Notional Labor Mix below, but the Offeror shall provide a narrative for each CLIN to support the proposed labor mix and explain how the deviated labor mix meets the requirements. However, the Offeror shall not deviate from the labor categories listed below and provided in Attachment J-14. If the Offeror has a different labor category, it shall be mapped to the categories provided by the Government.

NOTIONAL LABOR MIX

20%

70%

10%

20%

60%

20%

2004-9004 Waterfront Integration and Test

20%

70%

10%

15%

70%

15%

10.1.4.1 KEY PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall use Attachment J-14, Staffing Plan & Key Personnel Definitions, which includes the Government’s Key Personnel labor categories to assist in the development of the Staffing Plan, Attachment J-15, for this RFP. The Offeror shall provide a resume detailed under Volume VI, Supplemental Information, paragraph 10.5.3, for each individual identified as Key Personnel. For any Key Personnel who does not currently work for the Offeror or major Subcontractor, the Offeror shall provide documentary evidence of the individual’s availability to support these requirements (e.g., work agreements, contracts, or letters of intent).

Although Section M contemplates some Key Personnel becoming unavailable prior to contract award, Offerors shall only propose Key Personnel resumes for individuals that, at the time of proposal submission, the offeror has a good faith expectation of providing at award. Additionally, the Government considers the submission of Letters of Intent for proposed contingent Key Personnel to be material to the proposal since these Letters of Intent demonstrate the offeror's ability to hire personnel with the qualifications bid at the salary proposed.

10.1.5 SAMPLE PROBLEMS

The Offeror shall provide a detailed solution to demonstrate its knowledge, understanding, and process required in planning and execution of the waterfront test program via the two (2) Sample Problems listed below. Provide solutions regarding the technical challenges presented in the sample problems, and discuss how the Offeror would solve the technical challenges. These Sample Problems do not need to be separately priced in the Cost Volume of the proposal, and will not be evaluated for cost realism purposes. These sample problems represent the type of work that may be performed under this solicitation. However, these sample problems do not necessarily reflect or detail the complexity of the work to be performed under this solicitation and they are not a commitment from the Government to implement or execute in the future obligation. The processes/methodology detailed in the sample problems responses should be the same processes/methodology discussed in the Technical Approach proposed. The Sample Problems are as follows:

1) Sample Problem 1: CS Test Program Management Methodology

Describe the methodology and processes the Offeror would implement to manage the CS Test Program based on the Test Sequence Network, Test Stages Matrix and Test Plan provided under Attachment J-10. Describe how the offeror would coordinate and communicate with the Shipbuilder, Program Office, PARMs and other stakeholders regarding test procedure development, test execution and changes to the test plan schedule. Include descriptions of tools, repositories, or resources planned to be utilized to manage the program. Please describe methodology used for tracking planned schedule (proposed hours) versus the actual performance (actual hours).

2) Sample Problem 2: Waterfront Integration and Test

During Stage 5 integration testing, midway through the test, the Combat Management System Display Console indicated that SLQ-32, Block II and SQQ-89F failed. Describe the process of identifying specific failures and correcting the failed CS elements. Include the approach for resolving the situation to complete the integration testing with minimum impact to the test schedule.

10.2 VOLUME III - FACTOR 2: DATA RIGHTS

The Data Rights Volume shall define how the Offeror will offer data rights for the work required by this solicitation. It shall describe in detail the proposed rights for hardware, software, and interfaces to be developed as required by this solicitation. Price information shall be completely omitted from the Data Rights Proposal Volume.

The Government desires at least Government Purpose Rights (GPR) (as defined in DFARS 252.227-7013 and DFARS 252.227-7014) in all non-commercial technical data (TD) and computer software/computer software documentation (CS/CSD) (including object code, executable code and source code). If the Offeror proposes to deliver commercial TD/CS/CSD, it is the Government’s desire to obtain a license to the commercial TD/CS/CSD that would grant the Government the equivalent of Government Purpose Rights. The Data Rights offered (7017 list, 7028 list, and/or Supplemental Information—Noncommercial Technical Data, Noncommercial Computer Software, Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation) shall be provided as attachments to Volume VI and will become Attachments J-12 to the Contract.

The Offeror shall describe how the proposal meets the Government’s desired level of rights in TD, CS and CSD and enables the Government to adequately sustain the end item deliverables over their lifecycle including for operation, maintenance, repair and upgrade. The Offeror shall describe how it will support the Government’s desire with respect to noncommercial TD and CS/CSD.

In the event an Offeror proposes to deliver any commercial or noncommercial TD/CS/CSD with less than Government Purpose Rights as desired by the Government, the Offeror shall address the adverse impacts on the Government to ensure unimpeded, innovative, and cost effective operation, maintenance and upgrade of the Navy Guided Missile Frigate Combat System Ship Integration and Test throughout its life cycle. The Data Rights offered will be incorporated into the successful Offeror’s contract upon award. The Offeror’s shall provide the following information as attachments to its offer:

10.2.1 RIGHTS IN NONCOMMERCIAL TD, NONCOMMERCIAL CS, AND NONCOMMERCIAL CSD

10.2.1.1 THE 7017 ASSERTIONS LIST

The Offeror shall list all noncommercial TD, CS, and CSD that it asserts will be delivered with other than unlimited rights. Specific instructions and requirements concerning this list are set forth in the DFARS 252.227-7017 “Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions” provision incorporated at Section K of this solicitation. If the Offeror does provide assertions, this paragraph shall also serve as the Contracting Officers request for Offeror submission of evidence and information to evaluate and validate listed assertions. Additionally, if there is no data or software to be identified in the 7017 list, the Offeror shall submit the list and enter "None" in the body of the list. If the Offeror is awarded a contract, the 7017 List shall be incorporated into the contract as Data Rights Attachment J-12.

10.2.1.2 THE 7028 ASSERTION LIST

The Offeror shall list all noncommercial TD, CS, and CSD that it intends to deliver with other than unlimited rights and that are identical or substantially similar to noncommercial TD, CS, or CSD that the Offeror has delivered to, or is obligated to deliver to, the Government under any contract or subcontract. Specific instructions and requirements concerning this list are set forth in the DFARS 252.227-7028 “Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government” provision incorporated at Section K of this solicitation. Additionally, if there is no data or software to be identified in the 7028 list, the Offeror shall submit the list and enter "None" in the body of the list. If the Offeror is awarded a contract, the 7028 List shall be incorporated into the contract as Data Rights Attachment J-12.

10.2.1.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION STATEMENT

The Offeror shall include in its offer a statement, entitled “Supplemental Information—Noncommercial Technical Data, Noncommercial Computer Software, Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation” (the statement) that, for each item of noncommercial TD, CS, or CSD that the Offeror asserts should be delivered with specifically-negotiated license rights (as discussed at DFARS 252.227-7013 “Rights in Technical Data – Noncommercial Items” and/or DFARS 252.227- 7014 “Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation”, sets forth a complete description of all such proposed restrictions on the Government’s ability to use, modify, release, perform, display, or disclose such TD, CS, or CSD.