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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

C-243-H003 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT (NAVSEA) (JAN 2019)

(a) Baseline Definition For configuration control purposes, all contractual documentation in effect at the time of contract award shall constitute the Contract Baseline which shall be considered incorporated in the baseline documentation.

(b) General Requirement The Contractor shall maintain a Configuration Control Program to assure that all detail level work being performed under this contract is in compliance with appropriate baseline documentation. The Contractor shall prepare a Supplier’s Configuration Management Plan IAW the requirements of the contract for approval by the Government (see Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A006).

(c) Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) - ECPs shall be prepared in accordance with the approved configuration management plan and the requirements of the contract. DI-SESS-80639D approved 7 April 2015, EIA-649-1 of Nov 2014 and MIL-HDBK-61A of 7 Feb 2001 apply. An ECP shall be submitted whenever the detail level physical configuration, material quality, operational or functional performance of equipment or installed systems will not be in compliance with baseline design related documents (Specifications, Contract Drawings, etc.), and a change to the baseline document is considered an appropriate means of resolving a design related issue. The contractor shall develop documentation in sufficient detail to enable Government review and evaluation of the merits of the proposed change, including cost and scheduling impact, ship class impact if applicable, and consequences if disapproved. List all existing drawings and technical manuals impacted by the change, including a brief narrative explanation of needed changes to incorporate the ECP if approved. Provide weight and moment data incidental to the change, if applicable. The Contractor shall also prepare applicable baseline document insert sheets, with specific word changes or proposed re write, to facilitate baseline documentation changes.

(1) A Class I ECP is defined as a change to approved configuration documentation for which the government is the Current Document Change Authority or that has been included in this contract and:

(i) affects any physical or functional requirement in approved functional or allocated configuration documentation,

(ii) affects any approved functional, allocated or product configuration documentation, and cost, warranties or contract milestones, or

(iii) affects approved product configuration documentation.

(2) A Class II ECP is defined as a change to approved configuration documentation for which the government is the Current Document Change Authority or that has been included in this contract, and which is not a Class I.

(3) The Current Document Change Authority is the authority currently responsible for the content of a drawing, specification, or other document; and which is the sole authority for approval of changes to that document.

(4) A Notice of Revision (NOR) is a document used to define revisions to configuration documentation which require revision after ECP approval.

(5) Potential Class I ECPs shall be reported as part of QPR report, record of meeting minutes IAW CDRL A003. Class II ECPs shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL A007. NORs shall be submitted in accordance CDRL A008.

(6) All Class II ECPs shall be incorporated at no additional cost to the Government.

(7) The Contractor shall not implement any Class II ECP until after receipt of written approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative,

(8) NORs shall be submitted concurrently with the Class II ECP to which they apply.

(d) Deviations and Waivers In the event that a baseline design related document requirement cannot be met, and a change to the baseline document is considered inappropriate, the Contractor shall submit a Request for Variance. DI-SESS-80640D, SAE EIA-649-1, and MIL-HDBK-61A apply. The explanation of need should provide detailed justification and consequences of approval, to include technical details explaining the degree of non-compliance or effect on ship equipment or system operation constraints. In a similar manner, a waiver shall document an "as built" configuration that departs from baseline documentation and should include any proposed corrections or modifications to better meet the intent of the baseline document.

(e) Any cost reduction proposal submitted pursuant to the clause entitled "Value Engineering" (FAR 52.2481) shall be submitted as a Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP). The Contractor shall follow the VECP preparation requirements of FAR 52.248-1(c) and any additional guidance provided by the Contracting Officer.

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C-246-H003 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY--HIGH VALUE ITEMS (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

The following items are subject to the clause of this contract entitled "Limitation of Liability--High Value Items" (FAR 52.246-24 Alternate I):

2000, 2040, 2100, 2150, 2200, 2250, 2251, 2300, 2350, 2400, 2450, 4200, 4300, 4350, 4400, 4450, 4500, 4550, 4600, 4650, and 9800

Applicable CLINs listed above will be updated at the time of award.

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The following have been deleted:

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by reference:

52.209-3 FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL -- CONTRACTOR TESTING (SEP 1989) - ALTERNATE II (SEP 1989)

[Contracting Officer shall insert details]

(a) The Contractor shall test 1 unit(s) of each system configuration as specified in this contract. At least 30 calendar days before the beginning of first article tests, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the Government may witness the tests.

(b) The Contractor shall submit the first article test report within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the first article testing to the COR marked "FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT: Contract No. TBD, Lot/Item No. TBD" Within 30 calendar days after the Government receives the test report, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.

(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall repeat any or all first article tests. After each request for additional tests, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall then conduct the tests and deliver another report to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall take action on this report within the time specified in paragraph (b) above. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule, or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.

(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article report on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.

(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, and if the approved first article is not consumed or destroyed in testing, the Contractor may deliver the approved first article as part of the contract quantity if it meets all contract requirements for acceptance.

(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) above, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.

(g) Before first article approval, the Contracting Officer may, by written authorization, authorize the Contractor to acquire specific materials or components or to commence production to the extent essential to meet the delivery schedules. Until first article approval is granted, only costs for the first article and costs incurred under this authorization are allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. If first article tests reveal deviations from contract requirements, the Contractor shall, at the location designated by the Government, make the required changes or replace all items produced under this contract at no change in the contract price.

(h) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the offeror/contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The offeror/contractor may request a waiver.

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The following have been deleted:

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

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:

· The production of the Hemisphere Configuration

· The hardware design modifications associated with the Quadrant Configuration update to the SEWIP Block 3 TDP provided as GFI

· The production of the Quadrant Configuration

· The integration of each EA Subsystem with specified AN/SLQ-32(V)6 components provided as GFM to form AN/SLQ-32(V)7

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. The estimated award date is 4th quarter 2020.

1.3 No classified data shall be included within proposal Volumes I, II, III, IV and V. 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.

Classified information as part of the Volume IA proposal must be managed, packaged, and delivered in strict accordance with the attached DD Form 254, Contract Security Specification (attached here as Attachment J-1), and the DoD National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD 5220.22-M). 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. The NISPOM can be accessed at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/html/522022m.htm.

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 V: 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.

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://beta.SAM.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 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 The notional date of the base year included within this solicitation (e.g. 12 months after contract award) shall be unilaterally changed by the Government to the actual calendar date (e.g. 5 Jan 21) at contract award.

1.17 The Government plans to use selected support contractor personnel to assist in providing subject matter technical expertise and providing secure source selection facility and AIS support regarding submitted proposals. These support contractors will be bound by appropriate nondisclosure agreements (NDA) to protect proprietary and source-selection information.

Government Support Contractors may assist the Source Selection Organization. The Source Selection Advisory Council (SSAC), Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB), and Cost Team will be composed of Government employees only. The Government Support Contractors may participate as Advisors (Subject Matter Experts) to the SSEB and the Cost Team.

The offeror may wish to enter into non-disclosure agreements with the contractor organizations listed below. If the offeror does so, it must provide copies of any such agreements, etc. A list of the Contractor organizations that may participate and their intended source selection support role is as follows:

· DPM Consulting, SME, Technical Advisor

· SimVentions, Inc., SME, Technical Advisor

Contact information for the companies listed above can be obtained from the PCO (see Section 1.1). Any objections to the specified use of any of the firms listed above shall be submitted to the PCO within 10 calendar days of the issuance of the RFP. Failure to submit an objection within 10 calendar days of the issuance of the RFP acts as the offeror’s consent to the specified use of each of the firms listed above.

SECTION L 2.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

The solicitation response shall be contained in six (6) separate volumes:

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:

· Letter of Transmittal/Cover Letter*

· Table of Contents, Tables and Figures*

· Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms*

· Executive Summary

Technical Discriminators & Technical Approach Proposal (Unclassified)

· Antenna Manufacturing

· System Integration

· Hardware Modification

· Production Engineering

· First Article Qualification Testing (FAQT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

· Physical Assets to be used in Production

· Cover Letter*

· Table of Contents*

· Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms*

· Technical Approach Supplemental information 2.7.1

· Cover Letter*

· Table of Contents*

· Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms*

· Data Rights Proposal

· Cover Letter*

· Table of Contents*

· Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms*

· Past Performance Proposal

· Cover letter*

· Table of Contents*

· Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms*

· Management Proposal 2.7.5

· Cover letter*

· Table of Contents*

· Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms*

· Standard Form 33 Section B, Section K, and any relevant fill-in section(s) (completed)*

· Small Business Subcontracting Plan

· Stepladder Pricing

· Contract Award information (J-S1) 2.7.6

None

* Page Count Exceptions, see paragraph 2.1.2 below **200 Page count limitation is for combined volumes I and IA.

2.1.1 All information relating to contract pricing data shall be included only in the section of the proposal designated by the Government as the Price Proposal Volume (Volume V). UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL CONTRACT COST AND PRICING DATA BE INCLUDED IN VOLUMES I THROUGH IV. In the event that pricing data is included in Volumes I through IV, the volumes will be excluded from the evaluation and will result in rejection of the offeror’s proposal, as well as the offeror being determined ineligible for award.

2.1.2 Page Count Exceptions

Each page of the written volumes, including appendices and annexes, will be counted towards the total page count, with the following exceptions:

· Index of Terms

· Integrated Master Schedule

2.1.3 Instructions for paper and electronic proposal submissions are detailed below in sections 2.3 and 2.4, 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.

2.1.4 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.

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).

2.2.1 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

2.2.2 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 HQ L-2-0005 Notification of Potential Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest (NAVSEA) (JUN 1994); and

· volume number and title (“Volume I – Technical Discriminators and Technical Approach (Part 1 of X)”).

· a statement certifying any organizational conflict of interest with the contractor organizations identified in the above paragraph 1.17 that may participate in a source selection support role.

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

2.2.4 Volumes II, III, IV, and V 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-5519)

· Volume number and title (e.g. “Volume III – Past Performance (Part 1 of X)”)

2.2.5 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.

2.2.6 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.

2.2.7 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.

2.2.8 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.

2.2.9 Offeror shall provide the following completed attachments, which will be incorporated into the contract upon award:

1. Attachment J-7 DFARS 252.227-7017 Assertions List

1. Attachment J-8 DFARS 252.227-7028 Assertions List

1. Attachment J-9 Supplemental Information – Noncommercial Technical Data, Noncommercial Computer Software, and Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation

1. Attachment J-10 Commercial Technical Data, Commercial Computer Software, and Commercial Computer Software Documentation-Government Use Restrictions

1. Attachment J-11 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (large business offerors)

2.3 Paper Submission

2.3.1 Unclassified Paper Submissions

Volumes I, II, III, IV, and V, shall contain NO CLASSIFIED MATERIAL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE and shall be marked as unclassified. In the event classified information is found within the unclassified sections of the proposal, that section will be destroyed and not evaluated. The offeror will be financially responsible for damages caused by incorrectly classifying or marking classified information that contaminate a Government network. Classified pages will count against the page limits and format restrictions previously defined.

2.3.1.1 Each volume shall be bound separately in three ring binders and shall not exceed the page limitations cited above. Discussion of each factor within a binder shall be discrete, and shall be separated by a side tab file divider.

2.3.1.2 The offeror’s company name, proposal number, and RFP number (N00024-19-R-5519) 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).

2.3.1.3 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).

2.3.1.4 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.

2.3.1.5 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.

2.3.1.6 RESERVED

2.3.1.7 Only pages which count against page count limitations shall be numbered. However, excluded pages may be marked be in a manner different from pages that count against the page count limitation (e.g. Alphabetical versus numeral). 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.

2.3.1.8 RESERVED

2.3.2 Classified Paper Submission

Classified volumes of the proposal shall be hand carried IAW clause L-204-H002 SPECIAL PROPOSAL RECEIPT REQUIREMENTS FOR WASHINGTON NAVY YARD (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018).

Classified volumes shall be packaged and marked IAW NISPOM. (DD254)

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.

2.4.2 Pricing information for the supplies and services solicited here shall only be included within the CD/DVD containing Volume V: 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.

2.4.3 Each submitted disc shall be labeled with the following:

i. “RFP N00024-19-R-5519”

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

2.4.4 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.

2.5 Proposal Submission

Proposal submissions not conforming to submission requirements may not be evaluated, and the offeror may be determined ineligible for award. NAVSEA will not accept e-mail submissions of proposals. All copies of all proposal Unclassified 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.

2.5.1 Unclassified Proposal Submissions

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

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

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-5519

DO NOT OPEN IN THE MAILROOM; CONTACT MS. HOLLY DANNER (202) 781-2364 OR MS. DANIELLE HINTON (202) 781-1400

2.5.2 Classified Proposal Submission

In accordance with Section L 2.1, classified proposals required to be sent to NAVSEA 02 includes Volume IA and shall be marked as follows:

Marked: RFP N00024-19-R-5519 Outer Envelope:

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

ATTN: PEO IWS 2

1333 ISAAC HULL AVENUE SE

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-2301

Inner Envelope:

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

ATTN: THOMAS F. KOSTYO, PEO IWS 2P4

1333 ISAAC HULL AVENUE SE

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-2301

2.6 Other Instructions

2.6.1 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).

2.6.2 Destruction of Restricted Material

By submitting a proposal, offerors certify that they will destroy restricted information obtained in connection with solicitation N00024-19-R-5519 and any and all copies, notes, or other materials produced using the classified or other restricted information provided in connection with solicitation N00024-19-R-5519 within 90 days from contract award if they are deemed an unsuccessful offeror. In the event that restricted information is requested and obtained but no proposal is submitted, any and all copies, notes, or other materials produced using the classified or other restricted information provided in connection with solicitation N00024-19-R-5519 shall be destroyed within 90 days from proposal due date and notification shall be made to the Contracting Officer.

2.7 Proposal Content

2.7.1 Volume I (Unclassified Technical Discriminators and Technical Approach Volume) and Volume IA (Classified Supplement) Content Volume I and IA shall not include pricing information.

Read together, Volumes I and IA should describe a complete technical approach to modifying, manufacturing, assembling, integrating, testing, and delivering all of the hardware required under this solicitation. Together Volumes I and IA shall enable Government technical/engineering personnel to thoroughly evaluate whether the offeror’s proposal demonstrates an adequate approach to performing this effort. Volumes I and IA 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 offeror’s proposal should be specific, detailed, and complete because the offeror bears the burden of submitting a clear and unambiguous proposal fit for evaluation.

Offerors should limit the information provided in Volume IA only to the classified information that the offeror deems necessary to adequately support the evaluation of its proposed approach. Offerors must ensure there is clear traceability between Volumes I and IA of their proposals.

Offerors shall structure their Volume I and IA proposals as follows:

2.7.1.1 Production

2.7.1.1.1. Manufacturing Processes: The offeror shall provide a manufacturing plan and work flowchart. The offeror shall note any differences between the two configurations. The offeror’s manufacturing plan and work flowchart shall demonstrate the offeror’s ability to produce and timely deliver EA Subsystems for both configurations in accordance with the specifications and data contained in this solicitation, including the TDP provided as GFI. 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. In particular, the offeror shall clearly describe its proposed solid-state antenna manufacturing processes.

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.

2.7.1.1.2 TDP Changes in Hemisphere Configuration [CLIN 2000 series, non-2X50s]: If the offeror proposes any item not currently listed in the TDP by specific part number (including but not limited to hardware, firmware, software, vendors, and/or processes), the offeror shall provide sufficient measured data to demonstrate that the new part meets the form, fit, and function requirements of the TDP.

2.7.1.1.3 Production Experience: The offeror shall demonstrate substantial experience successfully producing a RF system of similar size and complexity, either as a prime or subcontractor. The offeror shall address the required technologies, equipment, and/or specialized skills proposed to build both configurations of the SEWIP Block 3 EA Subsystem configurations in accordance with the specifications and data contained in this solicitation, including the TDP provided as GFI. This should include—at a minimum—discussion of the following technologies used within the SEWIP EA Subsystem:

· Solid State devices including GaN foundries

· RF over fiber assembly, integration, and test

· VPX backplane systems production assembly, integration, and test

· RF transmitter and receiver systems assembly, integration, and test

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

· RF Active Antenna Phased Array assembly, integration, test, and calibration

· Two phase cooling technology safety, handling, assembly, integration, and test

· Linux operating environment installation and configuration

2.7.1.2 First Article Qualification Testing (FAQT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

The offeror shall describe its approach for conducting first article and factory acceptance testing to ensure that production units comply with specifications (configuration and functional) and data contained in this solicitation, including the TDP provided as GFI.

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.

2.7.1.3 AN/SLQ-32(V)7 System Integration

2.7.1.3.1 AN/SLQ-32(V)7 System Integration, Assembly, Test & Checkout (IAT&CO): The offeror shall describe its approach to integrate, assemble, test and checkout all EA Subsystem configurations with specified AN/SLQ-32(V)6 components provided as GFM to form the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 system prior to delivery for shipboard installation.

In particular, the offeror’s proposal should address the level of integration testing the offeror proposes conducting under the Integration CLINs [4200, 4300, 4350, 4400, 4450, 4500, 4550, 4600 and 4650]; the Government strongly desires live RF testing of the fully-integrated AN/SLQ-32(V)7 system prior to delivery.

2.7.1.3.2 EA System Integration Experience: The offeror shall demonstrate substantial experience successfully integrating and testing a RF system of similar size and complexity, including updating integration processes and procedures. Offerors may present experience either as a prime or a subcontractor.

2.7.1.4 Quadrant Configuration Design Hardware Modifications

The offeror shall describe its approach to modifying the existing hemisphere configuration into quadrant configuration of the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 system that can be installed on large deck platforms (Nimitz and Ford Class Aircraft Carriers (CVN) and Wasp Class Landing Helicopter Deck (LHD) Amphibious assault ships). The offeror shall reference the TDP provided as GFI and include planned changes to drawings, parts, components, and interfaces that meet the minimum requirements of the SSD provided as GFI in Attachment J-2. This updated technical data should clearly describe the system configuration the offeror proposes to produce under CLINs [2X50 series], which is subject to Government approval. The offeror shall present a schedule for these modifications with discrete milestones and technical reviews identified.

The Government provided a set of system performance requirements and constraint requirements for the system in the DOORS GFI with requirements representing the Hemisphere configuration from a SSD level to SSS and below. The offeror shall provide preliminary updates to the System Requirements Document (SRD) in contractor format following DI-IPSC-81431A that meets the Government minimum requirements in the SSD. The SRD shall trace Government requirements as defined in the SSD provided as GFI in Attachment J-2 plus any derived requirements necessary to describe the performance of the SEWIP Block 3 Quadrant Configuration solution(s) as proposed by the offeror. Elements to be addressed in the SRD include:

2.7.1.5 Physical Assets to be used in Production, Integration, and Testing

The offeror shall describe the proposed production assets, test assets, and capital assets in sufficient detail as to demonstrate adequate infrastructure, capability, and capacity to produce, integrate, 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 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.

The Government reserves the right to conduct an on-site review (pre-award site survey) of the offeror’s proposed physical assets.

2.7.2 RESERVED

2.7.3 Volume II (Data Rights) content

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

2.7.3.1 The Data Rights Volume shall define how the offeror will offer data rights for the work required by this solicitation. It shall describe in detail the proposed rights for hardware, software, and interfaces to be developed as required by this solicitation.

2.7.3.2 The Government desires at least a Government Purpose Rights (GPR) license (as defined in DFARS 252.227-7013 and DFARS 252.227-7014) in all noncommercial technical data (TD), in all noncommercial computer software (CS), and in all noncommercial computer software documentation (CSD). If the offeror proposes to deliver commercial TD/CS/CSD, it is the Government's desire to obtain a license to the commercial TD/CS/CSD that would grant the Government the equivalent of a Government Purpose Rights license. Any restrictions on the Data Rights offered (7017 list, 7028 list, and/or Supplemental Information-Noncommercial Technical Data, Noncommercial Computer Software, Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation) shall be provided as attachments to the Data Rights Volume and will become Attachments J-7, J-8, and J-9 to the Contract. The Government will evaluate the degree to which the proposal meets the Government's desired level of rights in TD, CS, and CSD and enables the Government to adequately sustain the end item deliverables over their lifecycle including for maintenance, repair and upgrade. The offeror shall describe how they will support the Government's desired level of rights with respect to noncommercial TD, CS, and CSD.

In the event an offeror proposes to deliver any commercial or noncommercial TD/CS/CSD with less than such rights as desired by the Government, the Government will evaluate the adverse impact on the Government's ability to use, modify, release, or disclose such TD, CS, or CSD. Further, the Government will consider the adverse impact of less than Government Purpose Rights license in the best value determination. The data rights offered shall be incorporated into the successful offeror's contract upon award. The offeror shall provide the following information as attachments to its offer:

1. Rights In Noncommercial TD, Noncommercial CS, and Noncommercial CSD:

i. 7017 Assertions List:

The offeror shall list all noncommercial TD, CS, and CSD that it asserts will be delivered with other than an unlimited rights license. Specific instructions and requirements concerning this list are set forth in the DFARS 252.227-7017 provision incorporated at Section K of this solicitation. If the offeror does provide assertions, this paragraph shall also serve as the Contracting Officer's request for the offeror to submit evidence and information to evaluate and validate the listed assertions. Additionally, if there is no TD, CS, or CSD to be identified in the 7017 list, the offeror shall submit the list and enter "None" in the body of the list. If the offeror is awarded a contract, the 7017 List shall be incorporated into the contract as Attachment J-7.

ii. 7028 Assertions List:

The offeror shall list all noncommercial TD, CS, and CSD that it intends to deliver with other than an unlimited rights license and that are identical or substantially similar to noncommercial TD, CS, or CSD that the offeror has delivered to, or is obligated to deliver to, the Government under any contract or subcontract. Specific instructions and requirements concerning this list are set forth in the DFARS 252.227-7028 provision incorporated at Section K of this solicitation. Additionally, if there is no TD, CS, or CSD to be identified in the 7028 list, the offeror shall submit the list and enter "None" in the body of the list. If the offeror is awarded a contract, the 7028 List shall be incorporated into the contract as Attachment J-8.

iii. Supplemental Information Statement:

The offeror shall include in its statement entitled "Supplemental Information-Noncommercial Technical Data, Noncommercial Computer Software, Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation" (the statement) that, for each item of noncommercial TD, CS, or CSD that the offeror asserts should be delivered with a specifically-negotiated license rights license (as discussed at DFARS 252.227-7013 and/or DFARS 252.227-7014), sets forth a complete description of all such proposed restrictions on the Government's ability to use, modify, release, perform, display, or disclose such TD, CS, or CSD. This information shall be provided by referencing and delivering any and all proposed license agreements that are attached to the statement. The offeror shall submit the statement dated and signed by an official authorized to contractually obligate the offeror. If there is no information to be included in the statement, the offeror need not submit the statement.