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N0002419R2300

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

The purpose of this amendment to solicitation N00024-19-R-2300 is to update the instructions for submitting the Volume V Price Proposal. Specifically, this amendment reduces the number of paper copies that must be submitted by offerors, and provides for electronic-only submission of the Supporting Cost Data required under Section L.4.2.7 and its subparagraphs. Accordingly, the solicitation is amended as follows:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

General Instructions and Information

Each Offeror shall prepare and submit a proposal that is sufficiently detailed and complete to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of—and compliance with—all of the requirements of this solicitation. Proposals shall contain all of the information required by this solicitation and must encompass all of the line items set forth in Section B. Proposals shall be based on the requirements contained in this solicitation, including those documents, exhibits, and other attachments to the solicitation identified in Section J. Failure to follow the solicitation instructions or conform to all requirements outlined in this solicitation may result in rejection of the proposal.

Government-Wide Point of Entry

This solicitation will be made available only through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at https://www.fbo.gov. From time to time, the Government may post additional information to the FBO website relating to this solicitation (e.g. responses to questions, solicitation amendments, etc.). It is the responsibility of prospective Offerors to monitor the FBO website for any such information.

Availability of Attachments, Specifications, and Other Documents

The Government will post on the government-wide point of entry (i.e., the FBO website) all publically releasable attachments, specifications, and other documents referenced in this solicitation. Certain FFG(X) technical data under this solicitation will be marked Distribution Statement D – Distribution authorized to DoD and U.S. DoD contractors only, and may be classified up to the SECRET level. Documents in the solicitation package that are marked with Distribution Statement D will be available on FBO to only those prospective offerors that are authorized to access export controlled documents. Access to the export controlled access level on FBO requires the prospective offeror to hold a current certification through the Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Information Service’s Joint Certification Program. Classified materials will be distributed directly to authorized companies only. Documents in the bidder’s library may contain technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title, U.S.C. Section 2751 et seq. or Executive Order 12470). All prospective offerors seeking access to Distribution D or classified attachments must follow the instructions provided in the notice for this solicitation posted on the FBO website. From time to time, the Government may post additional information to FBO (e.g. responses to questions, updated documents, etc.). It is the responsibility of prospective Offerors to monitor FBO for any such information. The deadline to request access to the controlled solicitation documents and the FFG(X) bidder’s library shall be the same as the deadline to submit bidder’s questions regarding this solicitation.

Communications with the Government

Unless otherwise specified, Offerors shall submit all communications regarding this solicitation via email to the cognizant Naval Sea Systems Command Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists, who are the sole Government points of contact for this acquisition:

Contracting Officer

Mr. Shawn Fu shawn.fu@navy.mil

Contract Specialists

Ms. Kelli Bryan kelli.bryan@navy.mil

Submission of Questions and Comments

The Government invites Offerors to submit written questions or comments relating to the solicitation. Offerors shall submit comments, questions, or inquiries only to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists identified in this solicitation. Do not submit communications to any Government representative other than the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialists. Only written questions may receive a response. The Government is not obligated to respond to all submissions.

Format for Questions

Offerors shall submit written questions and comments related to this solicitation using the Bidder’s Question Submittal Form, Attachment L-1, for this solicitation. For ease of Government review and to minimize response time, Offerors shall submit this form in the original, editable file format. Do not submit the form in Portable Document Format (PDF). To ensure that the context of the question is clearly conveyed, 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 any amendments thereto. In the event of a discrepancy between a response to a bidder’s question and the content of the solicitation as amended, the latter shall take precedence.

Distribution of Responses

The Government intends to distribute bidder’s questions and associated responses via posting to the Federal Business Opportunities website. Any question or response that contains classified or controlled unclassified information will not be posted publicly, but rather will be distributed directly to authorized prospective bidders or posted under export-controlled and explicit access procedures on FBO.

Proprietary Questions

In the event that a prospective Offeror wishes to submit a comment or question that the prospective Offeror believes addresses a subject that is specific or proprietary to the Offeror, then the Offeror shall mark the question accordingly on the submission form and provide justification to support its assertion. If the Government concurs with the assertion that the question contains proprietary content, the Government will respond only to that prospective Offeror. If the Government does not concur, it will inform the submitting prospective Offeror and will not provide any further response. The prospective Offeror may resubmit the question without the proprietary information, or provide further justification for the Government's consideration.

Redlines, Conditions, and Deviations

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 be rejected by the Government. 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.

Deadline for Questions and Comments

The deadline for receipt of questions is specified in the provision in this section entitled L-215-H007, “Submission of Questions by Offerors—Alternate I.” The Government cannot guarantee that any questions received after the prescribed deadline will be answered prior to the due date for receipt of proposals.

Unclassified Questions

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

TO: Contracting Officer CC: Contract Specialists SUBJECT: Name of Offeror Question for N00024-19-R-2300

See paragraph 1.3 above for the contact information for the Government points of contact.

Classified Questions

Questions concerning classified attachments or otherwise containing classified content shall be submitted in accordance with the solicitation DD Form 254 and its associated security classification guides, and the DoD 5220.22M National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Offerors shall submit classified questions only in hard copy via Federal Express (FedEx) delivery. When submitting classified questions, Offerors shall notify the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists via email in advance of delivery and provide the FedEx tracking number for the classified shipment. Offerors shall mark each package containing classified content as follows:

Shipping Address

Commander Naval Sea Systems Command Attn: SEA 02232 1333 Isaac Hull Ave SE Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376

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FFG(X) DD&C Question for N00024-19-R-2300 Do Not Open in Mail Room Contact: SEA 02232 / 202-781-1087

Solicitation Security Classification

This solicitation is unclassified, although some information provided in conjunction with this solicitation may be classified at the SECRET level and will be released only to those Offerors possessing a security clearance at the appropriate level. Accordingly, Offerors must have a valid U.S. security clearance of SECRET or higher in order to respond to this solicitation. All classified material must be handled in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD 5220-22-M) and Industrial Security Regulation (DoD 5220.22-R). All employees of Offerors working on the classified portions of a proposal shall have active security clearances at the appropriate classification level. Classified responses to this solicitation are allowed, but Offerors shall provide any classified information in a separate binder (classified annex), segregated from the unclassified portions of the proposal. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure classified data handling does not impact successful delivery of the proposal within the prescribed due date. Offerors shall not place any classified information in any portion of its proposal other than the classified annex. Offerors must meet all clearance requirements detailed in the DD Form 254 by the time of contract award.

Definition of Major Subcontractor

For the purposes of this solicitation, a major subcontractor is defined as any subcontractor proposed to perform design or construction-related scope (i.e., efforts in support of design or construction of the ships rather than solely supplying a completed CFE component such as an engine) valued at $20 million or more per ship. A major subcontractor does not include equipment or material subcontractors unless the subcontractor is also proposed to perform design or construction-related scope with a value that meets the defined threshold.

Award Without Discussions

Per the provision under this section entitled FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition,” 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 submission 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.

Notification of Use of Government Support Contractors as Nongovernment Advisors

The firms identified below are Government support contractors that may serve as nongovernment advisors to the Government source selection team during the evaluation of proposals received in response to this solicitation.

Identification of Government Support Contractors

· Alion Science and Technology

· Ventus Solutions

· ICI Services

· Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

· Gryphon Technologies

Consent Statement

In the event that an Offeror objects to the use of any of the firms identified, the Offeror shall provide written notification via email to the Contracting Officer specifying the firm(s) to which the Offeror objects and detailing the reasons for the objections. This notification must be submitted no later than 10 calendar days after the solicitation release date found in Block 5 of the SF 33. Otherwise, Offerors shall submit a signed statement in the Technical Proposal providing consent for the identified firms to access information contained within proposals submitted in response to this solicitation. Offerors shall prepare the consent statement using the sample format below. The statement shall be signed by the individual that signs the Price Proposal cover letter, or an individual with equivalent authority within the Offeror’s company. The consent statement is exempt from the page count limitations of the proposal.

Sample Format for Consent Statement

Offeror’s Name hereby consents to (Offeror to list all firms for which consent is given) viewing, as nongovernment advisors, the information contained in this proposal and performing in an advisory capacity during the proposal evaluation process.

Non-Disclosure Agreements

While each of the identified firms will be bound by the terms of nondisclosure agreements that have been executed with the Government, Offerors may contact the identified firms directly to establish separate nondisclosure agreements prior to proposal submission. Offerors may obtain the points of contact for the identified firms by contacting the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists.

Notification of Use of Contractor Facility in Source Selection

Offerors are advised that the Government intends to conduct certain aspects of the source selection within secure, access-controlled spaces at a support contractor facility.

Proposal Preparation Requirements

Offerors shall carefully read the proposal preparation requirements outlined in this section. If any aspect of these instructions requires clarification, the Government encourages Offerors to submit an inquiry using the process outlined in paragraph 1.4 of this section.

Proposal Guidelines

Proposals submitted in response to the solicitation must contain a complete description of all pertinent aspects of the effort proposed by the Offeror. 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 that merely paraphrase the solicitation in whole or in part do not constitute compliance with the requirements for proposal content. Data previously submitted to the Government outside of this solicitation process or presumed to be known (e.g., data previously submitted to or efforts previously performed for the Government) cannot be considered as part of the proposal unless explicitly incorporated into the proposal. Discussions of each topic in the proposal shall exhibit continuity and logical progression. Additionally, Offerors shall take care to submit a legible, neat, orderly, concise and comprehensive proposal. Descriptions within each section of a proposal should be self-contained so as to minimize the need to refer to the other sections of the proposal. Where the need to refer to other proposal sections exists, such references must clearly identify the applicable section, page and specific location of the information (e.g. paragraph, figure, table, etc.). The Government is not responsible for locating missing or improperly referenced data. 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. Offerors shall minimize the use of brochures; any brochures, if used, will count against page limits. Offerors should structure proposals such that the information provided for a given section is comprehensive and concise.

Proposal Structure and Page Limits

Each Offeror shall submit paper hard copies and separate electronic copies on CD or DVD media in the quantities specified herein for each volume. All copies must contain the same information and formatting as the original volume. In presenting material in these volumes, Offerors are advised that the quality of information is significantly more important than quantity. Offerors must strictly observe the page limitations for each volume. Pages in excess of the applicable page limit will be removed by the Contracting Officer from the back of the respective volume prior to evaluation. The excess pages will not be read or evaluated. It is not necessary to supply the maximum number of pages allowed; fewer pages may be submitted. Offerors shall organize proposal content sections using index pages or tabbed index divider pages with clear cross-referencing to the table of contents. All pages shall be consecutively numbered within each volume (e.g., 1, 2, 3 …), with the exception of the Volume V Price Proposal and Volume VI Model Contract. For the Price Proposal volume only, pages must be numbered consecutively within each section, but page numbering may restart at the beginning of each section. The Model Contract volume should retain the numbering formats of the source solicitation documents, if applicable.

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

*Offerors shall not provide hard copies of the Volume II Design Appendix or Volume IV Classified Design Appendix. However, Offerors must format the electronic proposal content for Volumes II and IV in a manner that allows for the content to be printed.

Page Limit for Classified Technical Annex

The Classified Technical Annex does not have its own page limit as the information contained in the Annex is intended to represent classified material that cannot be included in an unclassified volume. As a result, information presented in the Classified Technical Annex will count towards the page limit for the volume that the information supports. For example, if the Offeror submits the Classified Technical Annex with 12 pages of Technical Proposal narrative information, then the page limit for Volume I will be reduced by 12 pages (i.e., from 100 pages to 88 pages).

Page Count Exclusions

The detailed proposal content instructions identify specific items that are exempt from the page count limitations set forth above. In addition, the following proposal pages are exempt from the page count limitations:

· Cover letter

· Table of contents

· Executive Summary

· Title pages

· Index pages

· Tabs

· Glossary

· Regulatory body correspondence

· Items identified as “associated products” to be provided in the Design Appendices

· DFARS 252.227-7017 Assertions List

· DFARS 252.227-7028 Assertions List

· Commercial Restrictions List

· Supplemental Information Statement

· Non-Standard or Commercial Licenses Attached to the Commercial Restrictions List

· Consent Statement for Use of Government Support Contractors as Nongovernment Advisors

· Facility qualifications or certifications

Classified Technical Annex and Classified Design Appendix

The Government anticipates that Offerors will need to submit classified information as part of the proposal submissions. All classified information must be contained in the Classified Technical Annex (Volume II) or Classified Design Appendix (Volume IV). Classified proposal volumes must be appropriately marked and delivered per the requirements of the solicitation DD Form 254 and its associated security classification guides (SCGs), and the DoD 5220.22M National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). The Defense Security Service (DSS) administers and implements the defense portion of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and Offerors may refer to the NISP website for guidance on security-related matters. In preparing the classified volumes, the Offeror shall follow the following procedures:

· Provide cross references between the classified volumes and the unclassified volumes

· Page, paragraph, table, graphic, and figure markings shall conform to the requirements in Chapter 4 of the NISPOM

· Strictly apply protocols in the SCGs and the DD Form 254 to determine the classification level of proposal content

Binding, Labeling, and Packing

Offerors are responsible for the condition of delivered proposals. Boxes and binders and the contents thereof that are delivered to the Government broken apart or in an otherwise disorderly fashion will be reassembled by the Government with an emphasis on expediency. The Government is not responsible for proper reassembly of such proposals. Thus, binders may not be reassembled as originally sent or intended.

Binders

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 in the volume.

Special Instructions for Classified Proposal Volumes

Classified volumes of the proposal shall be separated from unclassified proposal content and bound in red binders if SECRET or blue binders if CONFIDENTIAL. Do not use red or blue binders for any unclassified volumes. Classification markings shall conform to the requirements of the DD Form 254 and the NISPOM. Classified proposal binders shall be appropriately marked on the front, back, and spine with the highest level of classified material contained therein. Offerors shall wrap and package the classified proposal binders separately from the unclassified portions of the proposal. In the event that classified information is found within any unclassified volume of the proposal, the classified pages will be removed and any impacted pages will not be evaluated. This may render the Offeror’s proposal unacceptable.

Labeling

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 proposal shall be labeled with the Offeror’s name, solicitation number and date corresponding to the date of the proposal.

Packing

Offerors shall pack and submit all proposal binders in cardboard (or equivalent) boxes that may be lifted and handled manually. Offerors should observe a reasonable maximum weight for each box and avoid overloading any single box. 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. Submit all copies of electronic media in a single box. If submitting more than one box, include in one of the boxes a master packing list summarizing the contents (i.e., volume number, copy number, and volume name) of each box, by box number. For the boxes containing Volumes V, VI, and the Volume I Technical Proposal Addendum, Offerors shall ensure that address and/or identification labels (other than those required by the shipping carrier) are reasonably discreet to protect the nature of the contents, and shall affix said labels to no more than two sides of each box. These packing instructions also apply to all subcontractor submissions.

Segregation of Cost or Pricing Data

All information relating to contract cost or pricing data shall be included only in the section of the proposal designated as the Price Proposal Volume. Under no circumstances shall Offerors include contract cost and pricing data in Volumes I through IV. In the event that cost and pricing data are included in Volumes I, II, III, or IV, that data will be excluded from the evaluation.

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 or DVD media in a format that can be accessed using a standard PC-compatible CD/DVD drive. The Government will not accept submissions on any other electronic media, such as flash memory cards or USB flash drives. Prior to submittal, the Offeror shall ensure that all CD/DVD media do not contain computer viruses or other malware.

Labeling

Each CD/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/DVD submitted. All unclassified CD/DVDs shall be marked “Unclassified.” Classified CD/DVDs markings shall conform to the requirements of the DD Form 254 and the NISPOM.

File Formats

Unless otherwise required by the specific proposal content requirements outlined in this solicitation, Offerors shall submit electronic files in the formats prescribed herein.

Drawings

Drawings shall be submitted in both a file format compatible with AutoCAD 2013, and in PDF format, unless otherwise specified.

Integrated Master Schedule

The Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) shall be submitted in the Offeror’s native electronic file format in addition to PDF.

Other Content

In general, all other files submitted to the Government shall be compatible with Microsoft Office 2016. All text and proposal narrative shall be submitted in Microsoft Word format. All spreadsheets shall be submitted in Microsoft Excel format with all mathematical equations used for calculations visible and traceable. All viewgraphs shall be submitted in Microsoft PowerPoint 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 and formulas, or other data contained therein. All data and tables shall be submitted in a printable format. A duplicate set of all proposal files in PDF format may be submitted only as a supplement to the Microsoft Office format files. All Adobe Acrobat files shall be word-searchable to the maximum extent practicable.

File Structure

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/DVD that duplicate the volumes and partitions used in the paper version of the proposal.

Page Size and Format

The narrative material in each proposal shall be single-spaced, typed, or printed in 12-point Times New Roman font. Text within tables, diagrams, pictorial charts, or graphic material may use no smaller than 8-point font in Times New Roman or Arial font. Paper, excluding foldouts, shall be 8 1/2 × 11 inches (standard letter size) with a minimum margin of 1 inch around the page. Drawings in the Design Appendix may be submitted in standard AMSE Y14.1M sizes.

Numbering

Every section, figure, and table shall be numbered. Paragraphs within sections need not be numbered.

Double-Sided Printing

Per FAR 52.204-4, proposal material shall be presented on double-sided pages only. Each double-sided page count will count as two pages.

Fold-Out Sheets

Foldout 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, shall not be included in the material presented on the foldout sheet. Foldout pages shall not exceed 11 × 17 inches and shall fold entirely within the volume. Each non-blank side of a foldout sheet will count as two pages for page count purposes. Foldouts for the Technical Proposal (Volume I) are limited to a total of 25 foldout sheets.

Proposal Submission

Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation must be received by the Government no later than the time and date specified herein. Please note that this solicitation establishes staggered delivery dates for technical and non-technical volumes. Specifically, Volumes I through IV are due prior to Volumes V and VI. The time and date specified in Block 9 of the SF 33 refers to the deadline for receipt of Volumes I through IV, but Offerors must meet the proposal receipt deadlines for all proposal volumes in order to for the entire proposal to be considered timely.

Proposal Due Dates

Proposal volumes must be received by the Government no later than 12:00 PM local time on the due dates indicated. “Local time” refers to the time zone for Washington, DC. Failure to submit any one proposal volume by the required deadline will render that Offeror’s entire proposal submission late, regardless of whether other volumes are submitted timely.

Due Date for Volume I Addendum

The Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) required by paragraph L.4.1.3.1, labor curves required by paragraph L.4.1.3.2, and Factor 4 Data Rights narrative and artifacts required by paragraph L.4.1.4 are not subject to the due date for Volumes I through IV. Rather, this content shall be submitted in an addendum to Volume I with the same due date as that for Volumes V and VI. Content in the Volume I addendum will count towards the overall Volume I page limit, unless an exception applies.

Proposal Validity

At a minimum, each proposal shall remain valid at least through September 30, 2020.

Method of Submission

The preferred method of proposal submission is by overnight delivery service, such as Federal Express (FedEx), UPS, or DHL. Do not submit proposals via the United States Postal Service (USPS) as it may delay receipt of the proposal. All copies of the proposal shall be submitted to the address below and marked as noted.

Proposal Shipping Address

Commander Naval Sea Systems Command Attn: SEA 02232 1333 Isaac Hull Ave SE Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376

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PROPOSAL FOR SOLICITATION N00024-19-R-2300

DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM

CONTACT: SEA 02232 / 202-781-1087

Hand-Carried Proposals

For instructions on delivering hand-carried proposals, see the provision in this section entitled L-204-H002, “Special Proposal Receipt Requirements.”

Unacceptable Methods of Submission

Telegraphic offers, facsimile offers, or offers submitted by electronic means will not be considered. Any proposals received through these means will be deleted or destroyed. Furthermore, the Government will not consider telegraphic, facsimile, or electronic commerce modifications of offers, or withdrawals of offers.

Major Subcontractor Proposals

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, unacceptable. All subcontractors that do not meet the definition of major subcontractor are minor subcontractors.

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.

Volumes I, II, III, and IV – Technical Proposal Volumes

Do not include cost or price information in Volumes I, II, III, or IV. Volumes I through IV of the proposal shall present the Offeror’s understanding of the scope of the acquisition and overall approach to performing the work required. Consequently, these volumes must outline the specific effort the Offeror intends to perform with sufficient detail to demonstrate the Offeror’s approach to meeting all the requirements of this solicitation. Offerors shall provide an Executive Summary of up to five pages in length. The Executive Summary shall summarize the Offeror’s planned approach to satisfy the Government’s requirements under this solicitation and highlight key elements of the proposal from both a technical and management perspective. The Executive Summary shall be unclassified. The Government will not formally evaluate the Executive Summary.

Volumes I through IV shall be organized using the following structure:

· Volume I: Technical Proposal

· Consent Statement for Use of Government Support Contractors as Nongovernment Advisors

· Executive Summary

· Factor 1 – Design and Design Maturity

· Factor 2 – Objective Performance

· Factor 3 – Schedule, Production Approach, and Facilities

· Factor 4 – Data Rights

· Volume II: Design Appendix (Electronic Only)

· Unclassified Associated Products

· Volume III: Classified Technical Annex

· Factor 1 – Design and Design Maturity

· Factor 2 – Objective Performance

· Factor 3 – Schedule, Production Approach, and Facilities

· Factor 4 – Data Rights

· Volume IV: Classified Design Appendix (Electronic Only)

· Classified Associated Products

Offerors shall provide all narrative discussion in the Technical Volume. Offerors shall provide a Design Appendix and Classified Design Appendix containing drawings, schedules, diagrams, schematics, calculations, analyses, and other artifacts identified as “associated products” in support of Factors 1 and 2. The Design Appendix is excluded from the page count limitation of the Technical Volume. However, Offerors shall not include narrative content within either the Design Appendix or Classified Design Appendix. The Technical Volume and (unclassified) Design Appendix shall contain unclassified content only. Offerors shall place classified narrative in the Classified Technical Annex and any classified associated products in the Classified Design Appendix.

Factor 1 – Design and Design Maturity

Design

The Offeror shall provide a narrative discussion that summarizes the technical characteristics of its proposed FFG(X) design. The Offeror shall provide the associated products in the specified areas to allow the Government to evaluate how the proposed ship design meets or exceeds the requirements of this solicitation. Narrative discussion for each design area shall be included in the body of the Technical Volume. Design artifacts and supporting information explicitly identified as “associated products” shall be submitted in the Design Appendix or Classified Design Appendix and are excluded from the page count limitation.

Design Overview

The Offeror shall describe the principal technical characteristics of its proposed FFG(X) design as supported by the associated products in the list below. The Offeror shall provide narrative that addresses each of the following:

· Identification of the parent ship design on which the Offeror’s FFG(X) design is based and evidence that the parent design has been previously constructed and demonstrated successfully in full scale at sea

· Discussion of the adequacy of the areas and volumes to meet the FFG(X) requirements including stores, ordnance, and aviation stowage; summary of all SWAP-C design margins and service life allowances

· Description of the Offeror’s approach to machinery control and integration with network architecture

· Description of the flexibility in the design to accommodate efficient warfare systems upgrades by explaining equipment removal and upgrade paths with an emphasis on avoiding hull cuts or the need for dry docking and if applicable, provisions for efficient upgrades of the Undersea Warfare System to include both towed (DART) and hull mounted (LBHA) sensors if only a single sensor is provided in the base design

· Discussion of intended operation of the machinery plant, appendages, and control surfaces (if applicable)

The Offeror shall provide the following associated products in the Design Appendix or Classified Design Appendix:

a) General Arrangements and Inboard and Outboard Profile drawings

b) Area and Volume Report corresponding to the General Arrangements

c) Three-dimensional model of the hull, superstructure, and appendages in native and .iges file formats

d) 5-digit SWBS Preliminary Allocated Baseline Weight Estimate (PABWE). Provide supporting data for the weight estimate identifying sources and maturity

e) Machinery and propulsion arrangement for all major machinery components with maintenance envelopes and equipment removal routes

f) One-line diagram illustrating machinery control system components and network components and topology

g) Capacities of all tanks

h) Table of accommodations by compartment listing by compartment number the number of personnel that can be accommodated in each berthing compartment and stateroom on the ship.

i) Required manning to operate the ship including personnel by breakdown by billet

j) Master Equipment List (MEL) containing a list and quantities of characteristics of the major equipment, including SWBS number, equipment identifier or level number, and equipment nomenclature. Rating, manufacturer, power required, support services (such as water flow rate and pressure, lube oil flow rate and pressure, hydraulic oil flow rate and pressure, compressed air flow rate and pressure, voltage and amperage, required control signal, size, weight, composition, interfaces, and quantity) and any other relevant discriminating characteristics shall also be provided. Equipment that is on the Virtual Shelf and/or other US Navy ships shall be identified

k) Complete Design Placemat, Attachment L-2

l) Topside arrangement drawing with equipment labels

m) Antenna and sensor blockage summary

n) Pointing and firing cutouts

Structural Design

The Offeror shall describe how its structural design meets the requirements of the FFG(X) System Specification, to include hull fatigue life.

The Offeror shall provide the following associated products in the Design Appendix or Classified Design Appendix:

a) Strength studies, calculations and analyses

b) Design load criteria summary

c) Mast drawing and analysis

d) Longitudinal strength drawing

e) Longitudinal weight distribution report

f) Longitudinal strength report

g) Standard structural details

h) Midship section drawing

i) Hull sections and transverse bulkhead drawing

j) Shell expansion and framing drawing

k) Decks and platforms drawing

l) Inner bottom plating drawing

m) Watertight and tank bulkheads drawing

n) Superstructure and deckhouses structural drawing

o) Global FEA Model

p) Machinery trunks, engine and main auxiliary foundation drawings

Propulsion System

The Offeror shall describe how its propulsion system design meets the requirements of the FFG(X) System Specification.

The Offeror shall provide the following associated products in the Design Appendix or Classified Design Appendix:

a) Resistance and powering analysis (including design margins)

b) Endurance and fuel calculations in accordance with section 200 of the FFG(X) System Specification

c) Propulsor and gearing details

Electric Plant Design

The Offeror shall describe how its electric plant design meets the requirements of the FFG(X) System Specification. The Offeror shall include discussion of the selection, sizing, and qualification of engines and generators to meet the FFG(X) requirements, and discussion of how the electric plant architecture will support various operational conditions such as cruise, battle, and emergency.

The Offeror shall provide the following associated products in the Design Appendix or Classified Design Appendix:

a) One-line diagram of the Electric Plant

b) Electric Plant Load Analysis (EPLA) (including identification of Tier 1 loads)

Seakeeping

The Offeror shall describe how the seakeeping characteristics of its design meet the requirements of the FFG(X) System Specification. The Offeror shall detail any assumed roll or pitch damping devices included in the design and their impact upon ship motions.

The Offeror shall provide the following associated products in the Design Appendix or Classified Design Appendix:

a) If available and applicable, Polar Plots of Operability demonstrating system safety, transit and control, helicopter operations, and boat operations. If provided, polar plot data shall be for 360° in wave heading increments no greater than 15° and from minimum steerage speed to full power or highest speed for operation in increments no greater than 4 knots in accordance with the FFG(X) System Specification.

Operations

The Offeror shall provide narratives that address each of the following:

· Considerations made in the design of the bridge for integrated ship control

· How the vessel will perform boat operations, including launch, recovery, and maintenance of Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs)

· How the vessel will launch, recover, and maintain aircraft

· How associated calculations demonstrate the design meets or exceeds the endurance requirements for potable water, stores, sewage, and grey water

· Design features that enable stores and ammunition handling including receipt, breakdown, storage and retrieval from storage

· How the vessel will conduct replenishment at sea

The Offeror shall provide the following associated products in the Design Appendix or Classified Design Appendix:

a) Arrangements demonstrating that the hangar meets or exceeds aircraft stowage and support requirements

b) Graphical depiction that the design is capable of providing the required visibility for operations including, bridge operations, boat operations, and aviation operations

c) Endurance calculations for water, stores, and sewage

d) Arrangements demonstrating how material will be moved throughout the ship

Intact and Damaged Stability

The Offeror shall describe how the intact and damaged stability of its design meets the requirements of the FFG(X) System Specification.

The Offeror shall provide the following associated products in the Design Appendix or Classified Design Appendix:

a) Intact and Damaged Static Stability Report with supporting analysis and native files provided in Ship Hull Characteristics Program (SHCP) format sufficient to validate the analysis in accordance with T9070-AF-DPC-010-079-1. A V-lines assessment and an allowable KG Curve shall be included in the stability report.

b) The allowable KG Curve shall be constructed from the composite results of the intact, damaged, and dynamic limiting KG values

c) Floodable Length Curve for Full Load End of Service Life condition

Auxiliary Systems and Equipment The Offeror shall describe how the auxiliary systems and equipment of their design meets the requirements of the FFG(X) System Specification. The Offeror shall provide a description of the design of the following systems:

· HVAC

· Fresh Water

· Fuel

· Fire Fighting

· Firemain

· Material Handling

· Equipment Cooling

· Sea Chests

· Environmental Pollution Control

· Ballast Systems (including type and approach to meeting environmental requirements)

· Davit & Cranes

The Offeror shall provide the following associated products in the Design Appendix or Classified Design Appendix:

a) HVAC estimate – analysis, calculations and supporting documentation for heating, ventilation and air conditioning loads as performed in accordance with the requirements of the FFG(X) System Specification sections 512 and 514

b) Chilled water loads estimate and number of chilled water plants – analysis, calculations and supporting documentation for chilled water cooling load, number of chilled water plants and chilled water flow as performed in accordance with the requirements of the FFG(X) System Specification sections 514 and 532

c) System diagrams for major auxiliary systems and supporting documentation. Additionally, the Offeror may include major equipment, calculations and analyses supporting the design decisions made. Diagrams should be provided with sufficient detail to evaluate the intended operation of (including but not limited to) the following systems & components:

1) HVAC ducting/fans/AC plants

2) Firemain/seawater system (including Countermeasure Washdown)

3) Ballast system (if applicable)

4) Fuel systems

5) Fire extinguishing systems

Vulnerability

The Offeror shall describe the proposed design’s redundancy, separation, structural, shock resistance, and other vulnerability characteristics. The Offeror shall describe what functionalities exist in each vital space, provide the rationale for the space being defined as vital, detail the vital systems within the vital spaces, and include the associated products for each space (with classified details contained in the Classified Technical Annex as necessary).

The Offeror shall provide the following associated products in the Design Appendix or Classified Design Appendix:

a) Power system architecture including major components such as switchboards and ABTs

b) Chilled water architecture (engineering diagram with users listed on the diagram for approximate location and what they are serving)

c) Armored BHB locations with structural details

d) Protective plating drawing

e) Electronic cooling water system diagrams (if applicable)

Cybersecurity and Frigate Architecture Framework (FAF) Implementation

The Offeror shall describe the design for the cybersecurity and FAF systems and equipment to meet the FFG(X) requirements. The Offeror shall describe its approach to cybersecurity and FAF implementation, including the following items:

· The management network

· Hosted defenses

· Inheritable controls

· Scanning and patching strategy

· Path redundancy and failover within the network

· Full cyber capabilities provided throughout the federated network

The Offeror shall provide the following associated products in the Design Appendix or Classified Design Appendix:

a) Listing for every individual logical interface, including Ports, Protocols, and Services, by system to include the producer, consumer, and data flow. XML format is the preferred format for the logical interface list. If XML format is provided with a custom schema, the schema shall be provided as well. If XML format is not provided, then Microsoft Excel 2016 compatible file format is preferred. If an interface is described in GFI, Contractor shall include those interfaces, whether they are between or within GFE enclaves.

b) Physical implementation drawing that includes all devices in the path of all logical interfaces within (a) for full end to end traceability. The physical implementation drawing shall annotate the logical interfaces and the federated network with Exterior Communications Functional Area, Platform Boundaries, Shared Boundaries and Enclaves

c) Physical interface list that includes all devices and cable types in the path of all logical interfaces within (a) for full end to end traceability. XML format is the preferred format for the physical interface list. If XML format is provided with a custom schema, the schema shall be provided as well. If XML format is not provided, then Microsoft Excel 2016 compatible file format is preferred

d) Data sheets for each proposed CFE network device, to include physical interface capacity

e) CFE Hardware & Software list of FAF equipment

Software

The Offeror shall describe its approach to software development required to demonstrate an established and proven software development lifecycle. The description shall address how the Offeror will translate system requirements into software requirements down to the CSCI level. The Offeror shall describe how software requirements will be implemented. The Offeror shall explain how its approach will ensure security of the software library and continuity of operations (COOP) in the event that the software library is compromised or deemed unusable. The Offeror shall describe the approach to software configuration management. The approach shall describe the Offeror’s established and planned software configuration management and software library infrastructure, along with the established controls to ensure effective configuration management.

The Offeror shall provide the following associated products in the Design Appendix or Classified Design Appendix:

a) Configuration Management Plan (CMP) that provides an overview of how the Offeror packages software for deliveries to the Government

b) Software Development Plan

Commonality

The Offeror shall describe the extent to which commonality with other U.S. Navy ships and Virtual Shelf has been incorporated into its design.

Reliability

The Offeror shall describe the reliability characteristics of its design, including how reliability was considered in the design of major systems and HM&E component selection.

Susceptibility

The Offeror shall provide a classified narrative in the Classified Technical Annex…