N0002419R5600Amendment_0005_Conformed_Copy.pdf

N0002419R5600

I, [insert signatory’s name, title, company], hereby certify that [company] will ensure that, if [company] is excluded from the competitive range or not selected for award of this contract, any and all copies, notes, or other materials produced using the classified or other restricted information provided in connection with solicitation N00024-19-R-5600 will be destroyed within 120 days from receipt of notice that [company] was excluded from the competitive range or not selected for award under this solicitation.

Volumes I through IV of the proposal: Instructions for Volumes I through IV are detailed below.

This section delineates general information and requirements to be followed in the preparation of the Offeror’s proposal.

This solicitation requires a written proposal. The Government will use the information presented in the proposal, to evaluate the Offeror’s understanding of the solicitation requirements and the Offeror’s capabilities to meet those requirements. The Offeror shall demonstrate an understanding of program requirements, a familiarity with problems which may develop during program execution, and a capability to develop practicable and effective solutions to those problems.

An Offeror’s proposal shall be sufficiently detailed to enable Government evaluation board members to make a thorough evaluation, and to arrive at a sound determination as to whether or not the prospective Offeror will be able to perform in accordance with the stated requirements. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in proposals.

Offerors should assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror's proposals only. The Offeror should not presume that data previously submitted, or presumed to be known (e.g., data or services previously submitted or performed for the Government), will be considered as part of the proposal.

The Offeror’s proposal shall contain a precise description of all terms and conditions of the services offered and shall address all topics described below. The information provided in the proposal shall appear in the same order as outlined herein.

The solicitation response shall be contained in Four (4) separate volumes. For each volume, the number of copies required, page limits and required format are shown in the table below.

COPIES REQUIRED, PAGE LIMITS AND FORMAT

TITLE

PAGE

LIMIT

PAPER

COPIES

(ORG/COPY)

Electronic file(s) on CD-ROM

(ORG/COPY)

Format

VOLUME I OFFER/SIGNED SOLICITATION SET None 1/0 1/1 .pdf.

VOLUME II TECHNICAL 90 1/2 1/5 .pdf.

APPENDIX A Integrated Master Schedule 25* None 1/5 .pdf.

APPENDIX B Facilities None None 1/5 .pdf.

APPENDIX C Bill of Materials None None 1/5 .pdf. and

Microsoft Excel APPENDIX D Engineering Services 25 None 1/5 .pdf.

VOLUME III PAST PERFORMANCE ** 1/2 1/5 .pdf.

VOLUME IV PRICE PROPOSAL None 1/0 1/3 Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Every page, except those marked as blank, shall be numbered. The Offeror’s company name, N00024-19-R-5600, and any appropriate security classification markings shall appear on each numbered page. A date shall be placed on each page of the proposal corresponding to the date of the initial proposal.

The Offeror shall provide Volumes I through IV on separate CD-ROMs. Each disk shall be labeled as follows:

N00024-19-R-5600 Volume # Original or Copy Number Appropriate security classification markings Offeror Company Name, City, State Offeror POC Offeror POC Phone # Date of submission (Corresponding to the due date of proposals) Format(s) of Files Offeror’s position regarding disclosure of proposal data consistent with FAR 52.215-1(e).

The electronic files shall be submitted on CD-ROMs formatted for Microsoft Windows 2016; text shall be prepared using Microsoft Word compatible applications; and spreadsheets, worksheets, or workbooks shall be prepared using Microsoft Excel compatible applications.

The CD-ROMs shall be provided, one marked “ORIGINAL” and the others marked “COPY.” Offeror shall not embed sound or video files into the electronic files. Table of Contents’ hyperlinks may be created within each document (i.e., each, single electronic file). Additional hyperlinks are not allowed. Each volume shall be separated into directories within the CD-ROM. Graphics, tables, photographs, and other data beyond the capability of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, or not in currently NMCI supported applications may be submitted in Adobe Acrobat format. Electronic price data SHALL be submitted in Excel.

The Proposal shall contain all the pertinent information in sufficient detail to permit evaluation. The proposal should be detailed and complete as to clearly demonstrate that the Offeror has a thorough comprehension of all technical and other requirements.

L.2.2. CROSS REFERENCE MATRIX

Cross referencing between Volumes is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity.

However, each Volume of the proposal shall be written to the greatest extent possible on a stand-alone basis so that its content may be evaluated with minimal cross referencing to other Volumes within the proposal. The Cross- Reference Matrices shall clearly identify the location(s) in the Offerors proposal that address or respond to each numbered requirement in Section L. Where cross referencing is necessary, the Offeror shall cite the specific Volume, section and paragraph (either in Section L or its proposal) for reference. The Government is not responsible for cross referencing information not identified in the Offeror’s Cross Reference Matrices.

The following Cross Reference Matrices shall be provided:

1. Show the tracking of Government solicitation requirements to the Offeror’s proposal (i.e., traceability).

2. Show the relationship between Volumes of the Offeror’s proposal, if applicable.

A complete Cross Reference Matrix shall be provided in the front of each volume. The RFP cross-reference matrix for each volume shall indicate the proposal volume section, subsection, and paragraph, cross-referenced with the appropriate SOW paragraphs, applicable RFP instructions, evaluation criteria, and CDRLs, as applicable.

The Cross Reference Matrices do not count against page limitations for their respective volumes.

A detailed IMS shall be presented showing any required design reviews, testing, deliveries of hardware, and CDRL documentation and it shall identify key events in the schedule. Any critical events shall be identified, as well as any software or hardware procurements necessary.

The Offeror shall provide an IMS network schedule, assuming a contract award date of March 2020 (for planning purposes only). The IMS network schedule shall highlight the critical path.

APPENDIX B (CD-ROM only) Facilities - The Offeror shall propose the layout of space and provide a diagram showing square footage for this specific program and assure the availability of the facilities to meet the Government’s requirements for successful qualification, production, testing, execution, on-time delivery, and storage.

The Offeror shall provide schematics, drawings, and pictures (if available), that depict the proposed layout necessary to fulfill the Government’s Network, Processing and Storage Equipment requirements. At a minimum these items shall depict the proposed workflow and throughput (e.g. material receipt/inspection, manufacturing/assembly, integration, testing, storage and pack/ship) that meet the Government’s delivery requirements as detailed in Section F.

The Offeror shall describe how it will handle and store the delivered systems and components as required by the solicitation and in compliance with FAR and DFARS Government Property clauses incorporated in this solicitation, including a description of the proposed facilities’ climate-control, location(s), and the storage facility’s relative distance from the production facility.

The Offeror shall describe its production line readiness and the facilities for production and testing of each assembly/item in accordance with the TDP, GFI, and Section C.

The Offeror shall provide evidence of its facilities’ ability to handle the Network, Processing and Storage Equipment requirements.

The Contractor shall provide written evidence (lease arrangement, commitment letter to option, etc.) which guarantees that the facility proposed can be utilized after award.

APPENDIX C (CD-ROM only) Bill of Materials (BOM) - The Offeror shall propose a detailed Bill of Material (BOM) for one shipset under CLINs 0001-0016. The BOM shall not be priced. The Offeror’s BOM shall demonstrate a complete technical understanding of the Network, Processing and Storage Equipment TDP.

APPENDIX D (CD-ROM only) Engineering Services - The Offeror shall describe its ability to provide various engineering services including, detailed technical documentation and/or trouble shooting the Network, Processing and Storage Equipment. The Offeror shall discuss previous experience in providing engineering services for products of similar complexity.

The following Table: Labor Mix, displays the required labor categories and labor mix for the work performed under this solicitation. No deviation is permitted.

TABLE: Labor Mix (Table #1)

Labor Mix Category Hours Per CLIN

(CLINs 0200, 1200, 2200, 3200, and 4200)

Program Management & Support Services - Senior Level 144