N00024-19-R-5503-0006_6.03.2019.pdf

N0002418NR42001

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to:

1) update Section L to incorporate bidder's questions; and

2) extend the proposal due date to no later than 4:00 PM ET on 22 Jul 2019.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 15

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-Jun-2019

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N0002419R5503

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Apr-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

03-Jun-2019

CODE

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (HQ)

1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC 20376-2030

N00024 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0002419R5503

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 01-Jul-2019 04:00 PM to 22-Jul-2019 04:00 PM.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L 1.0

General

1.1 The Contracting Officer is the sole point of contact for this solicitation; however, the designated Contract Specialist may communicate with industry on the Contracting Officer’s behalf.

The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is:

Ms. Holly Danner, SEA 02552

(202) 781-2364 holly.danner@navy.mil

The designated Contract Specialist is:

Ms. Danielle Hinton, SEA 02552H

(202) 781-1400 danielle.hinton@navy.mil

1.2 The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award one contract for full rate production of SEWIP AN/SLQ-32(V)6 systems. The estimated award date is 3rd quarter 2020.

1.3 No classified data shall be included within proposals. Appropriate security classification markings shall be included, and handling instructions followed, for all submitted data. Strict compliance with applicable law;

regulation; and DoD directives, instructions, and manuals is required.

1.4 “Pricing information,” is defined as facts, statistics, or data describing the consideration an offeror will receive in exchange for furnishing the supplies and services described in this solicitation. Pricing information may only be included within Volume I: Price Proposal. Inclusion of pricing information within any other Volume will likely result in rejection of the offeror’s proposal, as well as the offeror being determined ineligible for award. If doubt exists as to what constitutes pricing information, offeror’s are strongly encouraged to submit a question in accordance with paragraph 2.8 of this section.

1.5 Offerors shall refer to FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Competitive Acquisition. The information below is provided to supplement and implement FAR 52.215-1. Please note that pursuant to FAR 52.215-1, the Government intends to award a contract on the basis of a proposal submission without conducting discussions with offerors, but reserves the right to conduct discussions in accordance with FAR 15.306 if determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

1.6 Each offeror shall submit only one proposal. No alternate proposals will be accepted, and submission of multiple proposals will result in disqualification of the submitting offeror. The offeror’s proposal submission should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

mailto:kate.robb@navy.mil mailto:danielle.hinton@navy.mil

EXCEPTION: If an offeror believes they may be eligible for waiver of a First Article Qualification Testing (FAQT) requirement based on acceptance of a prior product, they may submit two Volume I pricing volumes for consideration. See M-209-H002, below for details on when submission of an “OFFER A” and “OFFER B” would be appropriate. If an offeror elects to submit two Volume I pricing volumes for consideration, the Letter of Transmittal shall clearly indicate whether the Volume is an “OFFER A” (no waiver of First Article Qualification Testing (FAQT)) or an “OFFER B” (waiver of First Article Qualification Testing (FAQT)).

1.7 The Government may contact any or all or a limited number of Offerors with questions concerning their proposals as permitted under FAR part 15.

1.8 Offerors are reminded past performance information is proprietary source selection information. The Government will only discuss past performance information directly with the prospective prime or sub-contractor that is being reviewed. If there is a problem with a proposed subcontractor’s past performance the prime may be notified of a problem, but no details will be discussed without the subcontractor’s permission.

1.9 At the end of discussions, if they occur, the Government will request Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs) from all Offerors still within the competitive range.

1.10 Each offeror must submit all information required by this solicitation. The 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). Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation and/or failure to provide all of the requested information may result in the offeror’s proposal being rejected, and may result in the offeror being determined ineligible for award.

1.11 The solicitation will be announced through the Government wide point of entry (GPE) at: https://www.fbo.gov/.

1.12 The Government may post additional information to the GPE relating to this solicitation (e.g. a solicitation amendment responding to submitted offeror questions). It is the offeror’s responsibility to check the GPE for any such information.

1.13 All questions shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist in accordance with paragraph 2.8 of this section.

1.14 The Government may schedule a pre-award site survey at facilities identified in any or all or a limited number of offeror proposals following the proposal submission date.

1.15 Each offeror is required to complete Attachment J-S1, Contractor Award Information, in its entirety and provide it along with their proposal submission. Attachment J-S1 will not count against the proposal page count limitations.

1.16 All notional dates included within this solicitation (e.g. 12 months after contract award) shall be unilaterally changed by the Government to actual calendar dates (e.g. 5 Jan 21) at contract award.

1.17 For purposes of this proposal, offerors are being notified of obsolete components and parts which will be provided as either GFM or GFE as follows (This information is also contained in the GFP list, attachment J-3):

(a) Government Furnished Material (GFM)

Offerors shall not include the cost of acquiring the following obsolete components in their proposed price on the base year. The Government will provide the following obsolete components as GFM, required for production of specific Block 2 TDP parts for the base year units ONLY (see attachment J-3). The Government is actively developing solutions to these obsolescence issues which may result in ECPs to be negotiated after contract award.

Obsolete components of Block 2 Parts for base year Items 0001, 0031, 0061:

http://www.fbo.gov/

Component P/N Component Description TDP Part Number

Part Description

Component Mfg

BCM5345KPBG

BGA LTB BCM5345 24PORT

GBIT SWT 77A126691P1 Ethernet

Switch Abaco

BCM5345KPBG

BGA LTB BCM5345 24PORT

GBIT SWT 77A126691P2 Ethernet

Switch Abaco

NFA31CC102R1E4D

EMI FILTER CAP TYPE 1000PF

25V 4ELE 1206

77A126694P1 Single Board Computer

Abaco

CN80617005745ACS

LBXX

BGA INTEL CORE I7-610E

2.53GHZ 35W BGA12

K4B1G0846G-BCH9

BGA DDR3 SDRAM 1GB

128MX8 FBGA

BD82QM57 SLGZQ

BGA PCH QM57 CHIPSET

FCBGA1071 27 X 25MM

TSI148-133CLY BGA IC PCIX-VME320 BRIDGE

DS3905U-020+ Triple NV Resistor/Switch PI3VDP101LSZDEX EOL HDMI Level Shifter

88SA8052A1-

TBC2C000 SATA TO PATA CONTROLLER

SIR866DP-T1-GE3 NFET 20V 40A .003OHM SO-8

77A126688P1 VXS

Switch Abaco VSC3144XHR-32

BGA CROSSPOINT SWITCH

3.5GBPS 144X144 BG

88E1111-B2-

BAB1I000

BGA 88E1111 GIG ENET PHY

SCL

M-IC0002207-001

OP-IC,LC4128B-5TN128I,TQFP,-

40C/+105C

77A126689P1 Quad Processor Abaco

C-IC0001743-C01 LF-IC,TSI148,BGA,0C/+70C

C-IC0001789-I01

LF-IC,S29GL01GP-

13FFIV10,FBGA,-40C/+85C

B-IC0002176-I01

LF-IC,ISPGAL22V10AV-

75,QFN,-40C/+85C

C-IC0002414-005

LF-IC,DDR2

SDRAM,64MX16,BGA,DDR2-

C-IC0002231-001

LF-IC,VSC7384,BGA,-

40C/+100C

C-IC0002170-I01

LF-IC,ICS853006,TSSOP,-

40C/+85C

C-TRN000093-001

LF-TRN,SI7866ADP,PowerPAK

SO-8,-55/+150C

C-IC0001789-I01

LF-IC,S29GL01GP-

13FFIV10,FBGA,-40C/+85C

77A126687P1 SRIO

Switch Abaco

C-IC0003256-001

LF-IC,MPC8548EVTAQGB,FC-

PBGA,0C/+105C

B-IC0002110-I01 LF-IC,TSI578,BGA,0C/+70C

B-IC0002200-001

LF-IC,DDR2

SDRAM,32MX16,FBGA,0C/+85C

C-CON001027-006 LF-CON,PLG,VPX,VITA 41

C-CON001006-080

LF-CON,53729-804,PLG,80-

WAY,0.5MM,LP

C-TRN000093-001

LF-TRN,SI7866ADP,PowerPAK

SO-8,-55/+150C

C-IC0002170-I01 LF-IC,ICS853006,TSSOP,-

40C/+85C

TSI148-133IL

2eSST VME Protocol to PCI-X Bridge Device 77A126690P1 Hybrid

Processor Nallatech

(b) Government Furnished Material (GFM)

Offerors shall not include the cost of acquiring the following obsolete parts in their proposed option year pricing. The Government will provide the following obsolete parts as GFM for Items 0101 ,0161, 0201, 0261, 0301, 0361, 0401, 0461 ONLY (see attachment J-3). The Government is actively developing solutions to these obsolescence issues which may result in ECPs to be negotiated after contract award.

Obsolete Block 2 Parts for option year Items 0101 ,0161, 0201, 0261, 0301, 0361, 0401, 0461:

Part Number Part Description Manufacturer 77A126691P1 Ethernet Switch Abaco 77A126691P2 Ethernet Switch Abaco 77A226694P1 Single Board Computer Abaco 77A126688P1 VXS Switch Abaco 77A126689P1 Quad Processor Abaco 77A126687P1 SRIO Switch Abaco 77A126690P1 Hybrid Processor Nallatech

(c) Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

Offerors shall not include the cost of acquiring the following obsolete parts in their proposed base year and option year pricing. The Government will provide the obsolete HGHS parts listed below as GFE for testing purposes (see attachment J-3). These parts shall be inserted into the (V)6 systems for FAT testing.

These parts shall then be removed and the (V)6 shall be delivered without these three obsolete parts. The Government is actively developing solutions to these obsolescence issues which may result in ECPs to be negotiated after contract award

HGHS obsolete Parts for base and option year Items : 0001, 0101, 0201, 0301, 0401

Part Description Part Number System Manufacturer Quad Processor 20709913-1 HGHS Abaco Digital Receiver VXS Card

77C735740P1 HGHS AMS

Clock Generator 77C735743P1 HGHS Curtis-Wright

1.18 Each offeror is required to complete Attachment J-14, PIO Spares, and provide proposed maximum unit pricing for each part listed in the attachment.

1.19 The Government will award this contract on the basis of adequate price competition and highly encourages prospective prime contractors to select suppliers on a competitive basis consistent with the objectives and requirements of the contract.

SECTION L 2.0

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

The solicitation response shall be contained in three (3) separate volumes:

Volume I: Price Proposal Volume II: Technical Proposal

Volume III: Past Performance

SECTION L 2.1

Proposal format and delivery The contents of the proposal (with page limitations, copy requirements, and references to explanatory paragraphs in this section) are summarized in the table below:

Section 2.1, Table 1: Proposal Summary Quantities Required

(NAVSEA 02)

Quantities Required

(NSWC Crane) Volume Title Reference Page Limit Paper Electronic Paper Electronic

I Letter of Transmittal 2.2 / 2.7.1 2 1 3 0 0 I Standard Form 33 (completed)* 2.7.1 None 1 3 0 0 I DD Form 1423 CDRLs (completed) L-215-H004 None 1 3 0 0 I Small Business Subcontracting Plan 2.7.1 None 1 3 0 0 II Executive Summary 2.7.2 5 1 3 3 5 II Technical Proposal 2.7.2 200 1 3 3 5 II Technical Proposal Cross-reference Matrix 2.7.2 None 1 3 3 5 II Integrated Master Schedule 2.7.2 (Factor 2)(B) None 1 3 3 5 III Past Performance Proposal 2.7.3 10 per Prime/Sub 1 3 3 5

*2 Separate SF 33s shall be submitted in Volume I if the offeror is seeking a waiver of FAQT requirements.

Quantities: One (1) Master Paper Proposal with one (1) Master CD/DVD electronic proposal; and three (3) additional paper proposal copies and seven (7) additional CD/DVD electronic proposal copies. NAVSEA 02 shall receive the Master Paper Proposal and Master CD/DVD electronic proposal.

Instructions for paper and electronic proposal submissions are detailed below in sections 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5, respectively. The content of paper and electronic proposals shall be identical in form and content. In the event of discrepancies between paper and electronic copies, the content of the electronic copy will prevail. In the event of discrepancies between electronic copies, the Master CD/DVD will prevail.

In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the effort involved in the proposal evaluation process, proposals must comply with the instructions for the format and content herein. Proposals which do not comply may be rejected, and the submitting offeror may be determined ineligible for award.

SECTION L 2.2

General submission requirements

The Letter of Transmittal submitted with Volume I shall be considered the “first page of the proposal” (see FAR 52.215-1) and shall include the elements required by FAR 52.215-1(c)(2).

The elements required by FAR 52.215-1(c)(2) are:

• the solicitation number;

• the name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

• a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item (to facilitate evaluation and direct comparison of received proposals, submitted proposals which do not unconditionally agree with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation may be rejected and the offeror may not be considered further for award);

• names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

• name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office

The Letter of Transmittal shall also include:

• the name, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the offeror’s assigned DCAA Auditor;

• the name, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the offeror’s assigned DCMA Administrative Contracting Officer;

• the offeror’s Dunn and Bradstreet (DUNS) number;

• the offeror’s Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code;

• a statement certifying electronic data submitted is free of computer viruses and other malware;

• a statement certifying the proposal is valid for 270 days from the closing date of the solicitation;

• a statement providing unconditional agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation;

• any statement required by solicitation provision L-209-H009 NOTIFICATION OF

POTENTIAL ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST (NAVSEA) (DEC

2018); and

• volume number and title (“Volume I – Pricing Proposal (Part 1 of X)”).

The Letter of Transmittal shall serve as the cover letter for Volume I and a separate cover letter is neither required, nor desired.

Volumes II and III shall each contain a cover letter containing:

• Offeror name, address, and point of contact

• Offeror point of contact phone number and electronic mail address

• Offeror CAGE code and DUNS number

• Title of proposal, proposal number, and RFP number (N00024-19-R-5503)

• Volume number and title (e.g. “Volume II – Technical Proposal (Part 1 of X)”)

To facilitate evaluation of each received proposal, each volume should also include the following:

Table of Contents, Tables, and Figures. The Table of Contents should include the first through third level section titles. A separate list of tables and figures utilized in the proposal volume should be appended at the end of the Table of Contents. The Table of Contents, Tables, and Figures will not count towards any page count limit.

Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms. The Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms should include all utilized abbreviations, acronyms, and all terms which are either newly introduced, uncommon, or specialized. The Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms will not count towards any page count limit.

Duplicated information within a given factor may be included in full once and referenced thereafter, as long as there is a clear reference to the duplicated information. If duplicated information is included for more than one evaluation factor, it must be included in full text the first time it is discussed under each factor.

A concise, legible, neat, orderly and comprehensive proposal is required. Brochuremanship is not desired. Elaborate brochures, artwork, expensive paper and bindings, or expensive visual or other presentation aids beyond those sufficient to present a complete and comprehensive written proposal are unnecessary. Elaborate brochures, artwork, expensive paper and bindings, or expensive visual or other presentation aids beyond those sufficient to present a complete and comprehensive written proposal will be included in enforcement of page count requirements. Clarity is essential.

Proposals must present information in sufficient depth for the Government to make a comprehensive evaluation of the offeror’s understanding of, and capability to, meet the requirements of this solicitation. Offerors bear the burden of submitting a clear and unambiguous proposal that is fit for evaluation. Offerors shall provide all information necessary to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the solicitation. Discussion of each factor in the proposal shall be self-contained (i.e., data shall be organized to enable Government personnel to thoroughly evaluate the proposal against specific factors established in Section M), and must be separated within each volume by a side tab file divider.

SECTION L 2.3

Paper submission

Each volume shall be bound separately in three ring binders and shall not exceed the page limitations cited above.

Volumes I, II, and III shall each be presented in a single binder separate from the remainder of the proposal.

Discussion of each factor and sub-factor within a binder shall be discrete, and shall be separated by a side tab file divider.

The offeror’s company name, proposal number, and RFP number (N00024-19-R-5503) shall appear at the top of each page in the header section (from left to right). The date of submittal, page numbers and the corresponding electronic file name shall be placed on each page of the proposal in the footer section (from left to right).

Revisions (including but not limited to FPRs) will only be received and considered at the specific request of the Contracting Officer. Any pages revised must include the date of revision in the place of the date of submittal, and shall also contain a revision number (e.g. 12 Dec 2019 - Revision 1). Revisions shall be submitted in the form of change pages (allowing for substitution of the entire page—front and back if used—where the revision is located).

The narrative material in each proposal shall be single spaced, typed or printed in Times New Roman font with type no smaller than 12-point font. Paper, excluding foldout pages, shall be 8 1/2 x 11 inches with a minimum margin of 1 inch around the page. Any type contained within tables, graphs, etc. shall not be smaller than 8-point Times New Roman or Arial font.

Foldout pages (Foldouts) may be used for charts and graphs where necessary to depict organization, layout or implementation schedules. Foldouts shall be uncomplicated to preserve clarity. Written text or tabular data, beyond that which is reasonably required for clarity should not be included in the material presented on the foldout sheet.

Foldouts shall fold entirely within the volume and shall be limited in size to no more than 11 x 17 inches. Each foldout shall contain printed material on only one side of the foldout. Each foldout page will be regarded as two pages for page count purposes.

The following items will not be considered pages for the purposes of page count limitations (but still shall conform to formatting requirements detailed herein):

• Blank pages

• Cover letters

• Table of Contents, Tables, and Figures

• Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

• Integrated Master Schedule

• Technical Proposal Cross-reference Matrix

Only pages which count against page count limitations shall be numbered. Pages excluded from page count limitations must contain only material pertinent to the page heading and the page heading must clearly indicate the name of the item. Blank pages should be marked "Intentionally Left Blank." Pages submitted which are not excluded from page count limitations, and which exceed the page count limitations provided in Section 2.1--Table 1 (e.g. any pages following the 10th page of the past performance volume), will be removed and will not be evaluated.

Each submitted paper proposal page shall also include standard 2-3/4" center-to-center holes positioned symmetrically at the top of each page (i.e. 2-hole file binder punch on top edge).

SECTION L 2.4

Electronic submission

Submitted electronic files shall not be compressed. Each Volume shall be submitted on a separate CD/DVD, and a set of one CD/DVDs (one for each Volume) constitutes an electronic copy of the proposal.

Included files shall be created/prepared using Microsoft Office 2010 compatible applications. Spreadsheets, worksheets, and workbooks shall be prepared and submitted in Microsoft Excel compatible format. Schedules shall be created and submitted using Microsoft Project compatible applications. Graphics, photographs, and other data beyond the capability of Microsoft Office 2010 compatible applications may be submitted in Adobe Acrobat format.

Submitted electronic files shall be limited to the following extensions:

.docx Microsoft Word .xlsx Microsoft Excel .pptx Microsoft PowerPoint .pdf Adobe Acrobat .mmp Microsoft Project

Pricing information for the supplies and services solicited here shall only be included within the CD/DVD containing Volume I: Price Proposal. Inclusion of pricing information on any other DVD may result in the offeror’s proposal being rejected, and the offeror being determined ineligible for award. If doubt exists as to what constitutes pricing information, offeror’s are strongly encouraged to submit a question in accordance with paragraph 2.8 of this section.

Each submitted disc shall be labeled with the following:

i. “RFP N00024-19-R-5503”

ii. Date of submittal

iii. Volume number

iv. Offeror name, address, and point of contact

v. Offeror point of contact phone number and electronic mail address

Audio or video shall not be included on any submitted CD/DVDs. Inclusion of audio or video on any submitted CD/DVD may result in the offeror’s proposal being rejected, and may result in the offeror being determined ineligible for award.

Electronic spreadsheets shall not be compiled or password protected; and all cells and formulas shall be visible, editable, and unprotected. Formulas shall be maintained in each Excel sheet to permit verification of calculations, and revision of output(s) through variation of inputs(s).

Any tables contained within submitted narrative must be capable of being edited (i.e. not embedded pictures or screenshots).

Submitted files shall not reference external data.

SECTION L 2.5

Proposal submission

All copies of all proposal volumes shall be submitted at or before the date and time in Block 9 of the SF 33. Offeror’s must strictly comply with solicitation provision L-204-H002 SPECIAL PROPOSAL RECEIPT REQUIREMENTS FOR WASHINGTON NAVY YARD (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018), included below.

In accordance with Section L 2.1, proposals required to be sent to NAVSEA 02 shall contain Volumes I, II, and III and shall be marked as follows:

COMMANDER

ATTN: HOLLY DANNER

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND SEA 02552

1333 ISAAC HULL AVENUE S.E.

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, D.C. 20376

RFP: N00024-19-R-5503

DO NOT OPEN IN THE MAILROOM; CONTACT MS. HOLLY DANNER ((202) 781-2364)

Proposals required to be sent to NSWC Crane shall contain only Volumes II and III (no cost data) and shall be marked as follows:

COMMANDER

ATTN: DOUGLAS MORGAN

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENETER (NSWC), CRANE DIVISION

CODE: WXMSL, BLDG. 2044

300 HIGHWAY 361

CRANE, IN 47522-5001

RFP: N00024-19-R-5503

DO NOT OPEN IN THE MAILROOM; CONTACT MR. DOUGLAS MORGAN (812) 854-6549

SECTION L 2.6

Technical Data Package (TDP) and Government Furnished Information (GFI). It is anticipated a copy of the TDP and GFI will be required for an offeror to provide an acceptable proposal. Instructions for obtaining access to a digital copy of the TDP can be found at the Government Point of Entry (GPE).

SECTION L 2.7 Solicitation Package Proposal Content

SECTION L 2.7.1 Volume I (Pricing Volume) content Volume I of the proposal is the only volume which may include pricing information, and shall be used to evaluate Factor 4 – Total Evaluated Price. Offered pricing shall be entered on Section B of the submitted Standard Form (SF)

33. Only pricing entered on Section B of the SF 33 will be considered when determining the Total Evaluated Price.

Volume I of submitted proposals shall include:

Letter of Transmittal. See paragraph 2.2, above, for a discussion of the content requirements for the Letter of Transmittal.

Table of Contents, Tables, and Figures. See paragraph 2.2, above, for a discussion of the content requirements for the Table of Contents, Tables, and Figures.

Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms. See paragraph 2.2, above, for a discussion of the content requirements for the Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms.

First Article Qualification Testing (FAQT) Waiver Justification. Waiver justification shall only be included if an offeror is providing both an “OFFER A” and “OFFER B”.

Standard Form 33, “Solicitation, Offer, and Award” (SF 33). The SF 33(s) must be completed entirely by the offeror. Common mistakes include: (1) failing to complete all of blocks 12-18 on the first page, (2) failing to list pricing for all Contract Line Items (CLINs) and stepladder quantities in Section B, and (3) failing to fully complete SF 33, Section K. If an offeror is seeking a waiver of First Article Qualification Testing (FAQT) requirements, the two separate SF 33s shall include a separate coversheet that clearly identifies the offer (“OFFER A” or “OFFER B”).

To be considered for award, the offeror must insert 270 days in Block 12 of the SF 33 to ensure adequate time for proposal evaluation and contract award.

If the offeror’s Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors are available, active, and valid in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov); the offeror may reference them in the Letter of Transmittal and decline to complete the portions of Section K of the SF 33 which are already present in SAM.

The offeror bears the burden of: (1) ensuring all information referenced in SAM is current accurate, and complete;

and (2) ensuring any necessary information not present in SAM is provided within the offeror’s proposal.

Changes to any portion of the SF 33 not specifically requiring the input of information by the offeror are prohibited. Red-lines, strikethroughs, additions, deletions, or any other changes not specifically required will be considered conditional agreement with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions. An offeror’s proposal which changes any portion of the SF 33 not specifically requiring the input of information by the offeror may be rejected, and the offeror furnishing the proposal may be determined ineligible for award.

Small Business Subcontracting Plan. See solicitation provision, SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (NAVSEA), included below. For all large businesses, the Small Business Subcontracting Plan called for in the provision shall be submitted with Volume I. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be reviewed for compliance and adequacy for purposes of making a responsibility determination. See L-219-H001 for additional requirements. Offerors must meet the congressionally mandated goals for each small business concern type (small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned business, etc.) or provide substantiating evidence that meeting a particular goal is not feasible in the Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

Stepladder Pricing. See Section B, Note A, above, for a detailed explanation of how stepladder pricing will be utilized for this solicitation/contract. If offerors believe stepladder quantity ranges could be altered to provide a better value to the Navy, they are encouraged to complete FAR 52.207-4 (in Section K) and submit with their proposal. Suggested quantities will be evaluated utilizing the evaluation criteria outlined in Section M.

Contractor Award Information. Offerors shall complete Attachment J-S1 and attach within Volume I of their proposal.

SECTION L 2.7.2 Volume II (Technical Volume) content

Volume II shall not include pricing information. Volume II of the submitted proposal shall include:

Cover Letter. See paragraph 2.2, above, for a discussion of the content requirements for the Cover Letter.

Table of Contents, Tables, and Figures. See paragraph 2.2, above, for a discussion of the content requirements for the Table of Contents, Tables, and Figures.

Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms. See paragraph 2.2, above, for a discussion of the content requirements for the Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms.

Executive Summary. The Executive Summary shall summarize the offeror’s planned approach to satisfy the Government’s requirements. Key elements of the proposal shall be highlighted from both technical and management perspectives.

Technical Proposal. The Technical Proposal shall enable Government technical/engineering personnel to thoroughly evaluate an offeror’s proposal and arrive at a sound determination of whether or not the proposal is technically acceptable. To this end, the Technical Proposal Volume shall be specific, detailed, and complete. Proposals shall include any block diagrams, flow diagrams, sketches, drawings, schematics, and interface descriptions required to describe the offeror's proposed approach. The technical proposal must be sufficient to show how the offeror proposes to comply with the Government's requirements and include a full explanation of the methodology and procedures to be followed. The technical proposal shall discretely address each of the following factors and subfactors (separated by side tab file dividers):

Factor 1: Technical Approach Subfactor 1.1: Manufacturing Process in accordance with the TDP Subfactor 1.2: First Article Qualification Testing (FAQT) and Factory Acceptance Testing Subfactor 1.3: Physical Assets to be used in production Factor 2: Management Approach

An extended description of desired proposal content is included below:

Subfactor 1.1: Manufacturing Process in accordance with the TDP

The offeror shall provide a manufacturing plan and work flowchart. The offerors manufacturing plan and work flowchart shall demonstrate the offeror’s ability to produce systems in accordance with the specifications and data contained in this solicitation. The offeror shall include major process activities—beginning at contract award and continuing through acceptance of the final system—in the manufacturing plan and work flowchart to meet production requirements. The offeror shall provide measured data for any proposed item not currently listed in the TDP by specific part number including but not limited to hardware, firmware, software, vendors, and/or processes.

Documentation shall include measured data demonstrating the form, fit, and function requirements of the TDP are met.

The offeror shall provide demonstration of experience as a prime contractor or subcontractor producing an RF system of similar size and complexity. The offeror shall address the required technologies, equipment, and/or specialized skills proposed to build the SEWIP AN/SLQ-32(V)6 system configuration in accordance with the technical data package (TDP). This should include—at a minimum—discussion of the following technologies used within SEWIP

AN/SLQ-32(V)6:

• RF over fiber assembly, integration, and test

• Versa Module Eurocard (VME) systems production assembly, integration, and test

• RF receiver systems assembly, integration, and test

• Millimeter wave (MMW) hardware assembly, integration, and test

• RF Antenna Array panel assembly, integration, test, and calibration

• Linux operating environment installation and configuration

The offeror shall provide description of the offeror’s system(s) for acquisition of material, material control, and monitoring delivery status of material previously ordered. The offeror shall describe their plans and processes to ensure complete TDP compliance prior to acquiring material and prior to release of material for manufacturing. The offeror shall address manufacturing processes, inspection, component level testing, and production acceptance testing.

The offeror shall discuss the offeror’s process for configuration management including engineering changes and variances in a change management approach. The discussion should address both variances requested by the offeror, and variances ordered by the Government. The offeror shall provide specific examples supporting any claims made.

Examples cited should include: a description of specific actions undertaken (e.g. production line and process updates, coordination with vendors, etc.), impact(s) on production, and outcomes.

Subfactor 1.2: First Article Qualification Testing (FAQT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

The offeror shall describe its approach for conducting First Article Qualification Testing (FAQT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to ensure that production units comply with the configuration and functional requirements specified by the TDP.

The offeror shall describe how first article and factory acceptance testing will be implemented in its facility, identify any testing requirements that cannot be performed in its present facility, and provide a contingency plan for any such requirements. The offeror shall address facilities, fixtures, software, and test equipment required to successfully conduct first article and factory acceptance testing.

The offeror may submit a request for waiver of First Article Approval, which shall comply with the requirements of solicitation provision M-209-H002, WAIVER OF FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENTS (CONTRACTOR

TESTING) – ALTERNATE I (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018).

Subfactor 1.3: Physical Assets to be used in production

The offeror shall describe the proposed production assets, test assets, and capital assets in sufficient detail as to demonstrate adequate infrastructure, capability, and capacity for the production and test of the proposed systems at the production rates required by Section F. Proposal shall specifically discuss availability of assets during the contract period of performance. The Government reserves the right to conduct an on-site review (pre-award site survey) of the offeror’s proposed physical assets.

The offeror shall describe availability of necessary assets including fixtures, software, physical plant facilities, required production and test equipment, special test ranges or facilities and skilled production, test and engineering support personnel.

Factor 2: Management Approach

The offeror shall demonstrate its ability to successfully manage a production program of similar scope and complexity. The offeror shall propose a Program Manager. The offeror shall describe within a Project Management Plan its approach to: maintaining project schedule, operating within approved budgets, meeting project milestones, early notification of potential problems, utilizing management metrics to track progress and trends, providing deliverables on-time, and maintaining ongoing operations in an effective manner. The offeror shall describe within its Project Management Plan the production and manufacturing for meeting the Government requirements. The offeror shall describe within the plan how it will ensure deliveries will meet schedule and quality requirements.

The offeror shall describe within a Schedule Management Plan its approach to ensure satisfaction of the delivery requirements of Section F, as well as First Article Qualification Testing (FAQT) requirements. The offeror shall provide an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) demonstrating its ability to meet schedule, management activities, and delivery requirements. A direct and traceable correlation should exist between events in the IMS, SOW, and WBS.

Technical Proposal Cross-reference Matrix. The offeror shall submit a Cross Reference Matrix (CRM) for the Technical Volume, similar to the example below, to help ensure that all solicitation requirements are addressed and to facilitate the evaluators’ review of the offeror’s proposal. The CRM should be a single integrated matrix and cross-reference the proposal volumes and paragraphs to specific RFP requirements, as well as other parts of the proposal that contain relevant information. The offeror’s CRM may be identical to the example below or revised such as to add columns to indicate the page number on which information may be found, identify where other relevant information in the proposal is located, or provide other comments. The CRM does not count against any of the proposal page limitations.

EXAMPLE OF A CROSS REFERENCE MATRIX (CRM)

Section L – Proposal Instructions Government SOW Section M – Evaluation Factor Offeror’s Proposal Reference CLIN Reference

Section L, 2.7.2.6, Subfactor 1.2

Section C, 4.5 Section M, Factor 1, Subfactor 1.2

<Provide reference to the page/paragraph in the offeror’s Proposal>

0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, SECTION L 2.7.3 Volume III (Past Performance Volume) content

Volume III shall not include pricing information. Volume III of the submitted proposal shall include:

Cover Letter. See paragraph 2.2, above, for a discussion of the content requirements for the Cover Letter.

Table of Contents, Tables, and Figures. See paragraph 2.2, above, for a discussion of the content requirements for the Table of Contents, Tables, and Figures.

Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms. See paragraph 2.2, above, for a discussion of the content requirements for the Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms.

Past Performance Proposal.

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s past performance. The Government may also evaluate the past performance of an offeror’s subcontractors. In the investigation of an offeror’s past performance, the Government reserves the right to contact former customers and Government agencies, as well as consult other private and public sources of information. The Government will also assess the role subcontractors have played in contributing to the success and/or failure of the offeror, and to what extent the past performance of proposed subcontractor has contributed to an offeror’s past performance evaluation.

Factor 3: Past Performance

The offeror shall provide a discussion of recent (within the last five years) and relevant past performance developing and manufacturing Radio Frequency (RF) systems of similar complexity; specifically addressing ability to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements. Ensure the discussion provides both information on problems encountered during performance of the identified contracts and corrective actions taken. For each contract cited as recent and relevant past performance, the offeror shall provide a point of contact (with telephone number and email address) who can comment on the performance cited.

The offeror shall provide information which depicts their depth of past performance and qualification under contracts which have helped to establish their management and technical capability for the scope of work and variety of skill categories and manning levels proposed to perform the work consistent with the size and scope of producing SEWIP AN/SLQ-32(V)6 systems. The offeror shall also provide information for all subcontractors whose total subcontract price (inclusive of all options) is greater than or equal to $12,500,000 (hereinafter “major subcontractors”).

Offerors may submit past performance information for work performed as a major subcontractor, work performed as part of a team or joint venture, and other previous reincarnation of its current organization.

The offeror shall provide information on past performance for all major subcontractors with a minimum of one page of discussion for each major subcontractor.

The Government may use past performance information obtained from sources other than the sources identified by the offeror and the information obtained may be used for both the responsibility and technical acceptability determinations.

As required by DFARS 215.303(c)(i), the Offeror shall provide information on its past performance demonstrating compliance with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8 and FAR 52.219-9.

SECTION L 2.8 Offeror questions

Communications regarding this solicitation with any Government personnel other than the point of contacts listed above are strictly prohibited. Communications regarding this solicitation with any Government personnel other than the point of contacts listed above may result in the offeror being determined ineligible for award.

Offerors may submit written questions using Attachment J-S2, Question Submittal Form, with the subject line:

“N00024-19-R-5503: Offeror Question”

Questions shall be sent via electronic mail to the Contracting Officer and designated Contract Specialist. Only questions submitted using the provided .xlsx file attachment (attached to an electronic mail message addressed to the Contracting Officer and designated Contract Specialist) will be answered. Multiple questions may be submitted per .xlsx file by adding a row for each question.

If citing a document in a submitted question, the specific document name, document date, page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification must be included. It is anticipated all questions and responses will be distributed to all offerors via solicitation amendment(s) published to the GPE.

Offerors are encouraged to submit questions that do not contain any information specific to the offeror (and/or address anything believed to be proprietary in nature). If an offeror believes a question is necessary that addresses a subject that is specific to the offeror (and/or addresses anything believed to be proprietary in nature), the inquiry must be marked accordingly by the submitter, and submitted in a separate electronic mail message (i.e. do not bundle offeror-specific questions with non-offeror-specific questions). Only emails containing the following in the subject line will be considered:

"N00024-19-R-5503 Offeror Question OFFEROR SPECIFIC QUESTION"

If the Government concurs with this identification, the Government may either: (1) respond only to the submitter, or

(2) decline to answer the question. If the Government does not concur with the offeror’s identification of any submitted question, we will inform the submitter of this non-concurrence.

Only written questions, submitted following the instructions above, will receive a response.

The Government will confirm receipt of all questions, by electronic mail, within five calendar days. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure all questions are received by the Government, and offerors are encouraged to contact the Contracting Officer and designated Contract Specialist by electronic mail if a confirmation is not received within five calendar days.

The Government commits to respond to all questions received within thirty-one (31) calendar days after issuance of this solicitation. The Government will continue to accept questions up to the closing time of the solicitation;

however, time may not permit responses to questions received after the thirty-one (31) day period.

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