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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by full text:

EXERCISE DATES

Exercise Dates are tentative dates, based on contract award date

The following have been modified:

52.217-7 VAR I OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY—SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989)

(NAVSEA VARIATION I) (OCT 2018)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item(s)/subline item(s), identified in the Schedule as an option item(s), in the quantity and at the price(s) stated in the Schedule. If more than one option exists, the

Government has the right to unilaterally exercise any such option, in whole or in part up to the total quantity specified in the option item, whether or not it has exercised other options. Option(s) shall be exercised, if at all, by written or telegraphic notice(s) signed by the Contracting Officer and sent within the time(s) specified below:

ITEM(S) LATEST OPTION EXERCISE DATE

0003 September 30, 2025

0004 September 30, 2025

0005 September 30, 2025

0006 September 30, 2024

0007 September 30, 2025

0008 September 30, 2025

(End of clause)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

1.0 General

1.1 Point of Contact: 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:

Mr. Jerry Low, SEA 0241 (202) 781-2397 jerry.low1@navy.mil

The designated Contract Specialist is:

Mr. Rufus Brown, SEA 0241 (202) 781-1451 rufus.brown@navy.mil

1.2 Planned Awards: The Government intends to award up to two contracts under this solicitation on the basis of initial proposal submission without conducting discussions with Offerors. Nevertheless, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. At the end of discussions, if they occur, the Government will request

Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs) from all Offerors still within the competitive range. The estimated award date is first quarter of government fiscal year 2021.

1.3 Actual Dates: All notional dates (e.g. 12 months after date of contract) included within this solicitation for non-option CLINs will be unilaterally changed by the Government to actual calendar dates (e.g. 19 Jun 17) at contract award. For option CLINs, notional dates will be unilaterally changed by the Government to actual calendar dates at option exercise.

1.4 Number of Proposals Accepted: 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 shall contain the Offeror’s best terms from a cost and technical standpoint. Offerors are required to adhere to all statutes and regulations, including FAR Part 3 and anti-trust laws.

1.5 Classification: This program may require access and utilization of classified information that is at the SECRET security level. The security classification of this procurement is specified in the Contract Security Classification specification, DD Form 254 (Section J Attachment K), attached hereto. To be awarded a contract, the Offeror shall meet the minimum security criteria in accordance with NAVSEA clause L-204-H001 FACILITY SECURITY

CLEARANCE (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018). CLASSIFIED INFORMATION SHALL NOT BE CONTAINED IN

ANY PORTION OF THE OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL. The Government will not accept proposal documents that are classified.

1.6 Cost Information: “Cost 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. Cost information shall only be included within the Volume 6: Cost/Price Proposal. Inclusion of cost information within any other Volume may 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 cost information, Offeror’s are strongly encouraged to submit a question in accordance with NAVSEA clause L-215-H007 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS BY

OFFERORS—ALTERNATE I (NAVSEA) (MAR 2019).

1.7 Past Performance Information: 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 subcontractor 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.

1.8 Announcements: The solicitation will be announced through the Government-wide point of entry (GPE) at:

https://beta.sam.gov/

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.

1.9 Solicitation Questions: All questions shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist in accordance with NAVSEA clause L-215-H007 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS BY OFFERORS—ALTERNATE

I (NAVSEA) (MAR 2019). Only questions transmitted electronically will receive a response. Questions received after the time set forth in NAVSEA clause L-215-H007 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS BY OFFERORS—

ALTERNATE I (NAVSEA) (MAR 2019) will not result in an extension to the proposal due date.

1.10 Source Selection Location: The Government intends to conduct portions of its evaluations at existing commercial office space provided by:

J. L. Herren and Associates

If an Offeror has concerns with the firm listed above providing evaluation spaces during the evaluation process, please advise the PCO in writing no later than ten (10) days after receipt of the RFP. Submission of an offer under this solicitation will constitute a grant of authority by the submitting company to the Government to allow use of facilities provided by the above company. The firm’s facility security manager will maintain overall security and access control and will interface with the Government on security related issues. During the source selection phase, none of the firm’s personnel – including the firm’s security manager – will have access any proposals, source selection sensitive information, or any other protected information. Furthermore, none of the firm’s employees will participate in proposal evaluation.

1.11 Limited Distribution Information: The technical performance specifications (Section J Attachments B through H) of this solicitation and some other associated technical information include a “Distribution Statement D” marking, meaning access is restricted to DoD and DoD contractors only, and to restrict export of this information.

These attachments have been posted at the GPE cited above for potential offerors to access. Unsuccessful Offeror(s) shall destroy all Government furnished solicitation materials associated with this RFP within 180 calendar days of award. If you have difficulties obtaining these documents, please contact the designated Contract Specialist.

1.12 Proposal Validity: The proposal shall be valid for no less than 180 days from the date of RFP closing, a statement affirming this fact shall be placed on the cover page of all proposal volumes.

1.13 Cross Referencing: Each volume shall be written to the greatest extent possible on a standalone basis so that its content may be evaluated with a minimum of cross-referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Cross-referencing within a proposal volume is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity.

Information required for proposal evaluation that is not found in its designated volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal. Where cross-referencing is necessary, the Offeror shall cite the specific factor, page number, section, paragraph, table, or figure for reference. The Government is not responsible for cross-referencing information that the Offeror has failed to identify in the appropriate factor. Information required for each factor not found in its designated factor or properly cross-referenced will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal.

1.14 Major Subcontractor Definition: Any subcontractor who performs effort equal to or greater than 5% of the estimated/target cost, when fully burdened by the Offeror’s indirect rates and proposed fee, within any cost reimbursement CLIN shall be considered a major subcontractor and hereinafter will be referred to as a “major subcontractor”. A minor subcontractor would be any subcontractor that does not meet the criteria to be a major subcontractor.

2.0 Instructions for Submission of Offers

2.1 Submission of Proposals

2.1.1 Formal Submission: Initial proposals and any modifications thereto are to be submitted to the Contract

Specialist on or before the closing date and time cited elsewhere in this solicitation (Note 1). Faxes, hard copy, and/or responses through Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) are not acceptable. One electronic submission of each volume shall sent through the DoD SAFE website of their complete proposal. The DoD SAFE Website is as follows: https://safe.apps.mil. Offerors shall notify the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer no later than five

(5) business days prior to the proposal deadline. You will receive an e-mail within two working days from your request. Non-CAC offerors (i.e., PIV holders, users with .com and .edu emails), shall notify the Contract Specialist no later than five (5) business day prior to the proposal deadline by email, to request a drop off link. The subject line shall include the statement, “Request for Drop Off Link”. The email request must include the solicitation number, company name, CAGE code, and the name and email address of the person who is listed as your company’s representative under the JCP. Electronic Submissions of the proposal, as indicated below, shall be submitted to the

Contract Specialist, Rufus Brown at rufus.brown@navy.mil no later than 4:00 p m, Eastern Time (ET), on 5 August

2020. Responses not received at the time specified above will be considered late and not considered for award. The

Offeror is responsible for the condition of its delivered proposal.

Timely submission to DoD Safe does not constitute complete submission. The Contracting Officer or Contract

Specialist must receive the proposal package notification from DoD Safe prior to the submission deadline. As such, Offerors are strongly encouraged to submit early to allow time to confirm receipt of the proposal materials with the

Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist. Although the Government will consider minor proposal deadline extensions to accommodate DoD Safe transmission issues, the Government may not approve such extension requests very close to the submission deadline. Offerors should contact the Contracting Officer and Contract

Specialist by email as soon as they are aware of any technical difficulties.

Note 1: Hand-carried and mail delivered proposals will not be accepted. Submission of e-mail offers is not authorized for this solicitation. DoD Safe Site is the only acceptable method of submission.

2.1.2 Electronic Submissions: Electronic proposal submissions and supporting information shall be suitable for reading in the standard Microsoft Windows suite. Submitted electronic files shall not be compressed. Included files shall be created/prepared using Microsoft Office 2010 compatible applications. Spreadsheets, worksheets, and workbooks shall be prepared using Microsoft Excel compatible applications. 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. 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 shall be capable of being edited (i.e. not embedded pictures or screenshots). Submitted files shall not reference external data. The Offeror shall screen all proposal submission and supporting information for computer viruses prior to submittal. Submitted electronic files shall be limited to the following extensions:

.docx Microsoft Word

.xlsx Microsoft Excel

.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint

.pdf Adobe Acrobat

.mmpx Microsoft Project

2.1.3 Acceptance of Terms and Conditions: The submission to the Government in response to the RFP -- i.e., the

Offeror's offer, including the entire RFP and all of its attachments -- will constitute an offer and will indicate the

Offeror's unconditional assent to the terms and conditions in this RFP. An objection or exception to any of the terms and conditions will constitute a deficiency which may make the offer unacceptable.

2.2 Page Count, Size, Format and Content

2.2.1 General: The following guidance shall be followed unless specific guidance is provided under each volume.

Information requested in the paragraphs below shall be provided in the volumes indicated. If additional information is provided in other sections, reference shall be made to those sections where this information can be found.

2.2.2 Font: 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. Any type contained on graphics pages, figures, or tables shall not be smaller than 12-point font.

2.2.3 Page Physical Limitations: Electronic proposal submission shall be prepared in the event the Government prints out the proposal to verify the page limitations requirement. Electronic copies, excluding foldouts, shall conform to be 8 1/2 X 11 inches (standard size) with a minimum margin of 1 inch around the page when printed out by the Government. Foldouts may be used for charts and graphs where necessary to depict organization, layout or implementation schedules. Extensive written text or tabular data, beyond that reasonably required for clarity shall not be included in the material presented on the foldout sheet. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume and shall be limited in size to no more than two (2) 8 1/2 X 11 inches (standard size) pages. All foldout page will count as two (2) standard sized pages when assessed against the page count limitations above. Foldouts for the entire proposal are limited to a total of twenty (20) pages. Foldouts for the Integrated Master Schedule do not count against the twenty (20) foldout page limit.

2.2.4 Page Count and Copies: Cover pages, glossaries, tabbed dividers, and table of contents shall not be subject to the page limitations and shall not be numbered. The solicitation response shall be contained in six (6) separate numbered volumes as follows:

Volume Title Page Limit Electronic Copies CD ROMs/DVDs

- Standard Form 33 N/A 1 0

- Small Business Subcontracting Plan N/A 1 0

1 Technical (Factors 1 and 3) 80 1 0

2 Data Rights (Factor 2) 10 1 0

3 BOEs & CBOM 40 1 0

4 Management (Factor 4) 25 1 0

5 Past Performance (Factor 5) 10 1 0

6 Cost/Price Proposal (Factor 6) Unlimited 1 0

2.2.4.1 RFP Sections A (Standard Form 33) through K, “Solicitation, Offer and Award,” with Standard Form 33 blocks 13 through 18 completed by the Offeror shall be submitted with Volume 6 (note - this information is exempt from the font and spacing requirements identified herein). Offerors shall fill in all areas of the RFP listed as Offeror fill-ins, including proposed costs and fees for each line item in Section B. Offeror shall complete “Representation, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors” in Section K.

2.2.4.2 Volume 1 through Volume 5 shall be provided electronically in order for the Government to organize in a single printed binder for the electronic copies, but the electronic Volume 6 Cost Proposal shall be prepared separately when printed out by the Government. when provided electronically. All electronic proposal volumes shall allow for the Government to bound in a standard size three ring binders (O-Ring or D-Ring are acceptable) with ring size no greater than 4”. In presenting material in these volumes, the Offeror is advised that the quality of information is significantly more important than quantity. In this respect, the page limitation shall be strictly observed. Pages in excess of the applicable page limit shall not be read or evaluated, and will be removed by the

Procuring Contracting Officer from the back of the respective volume prior to evaluation. It is not necessary to supply the maximum number of pages allowed for each volume; fewer pages may be submitted. Only material in these volumes will be evaluated. Index pages and tabs are required and shall be cross referenced to the table of contents. All pages within each volume shall be consecutively numbered within each volume (e.g., 1, 2, 3...).

2.2.4.3 For the Small Business Subcontracting Plan, the Offeror’s attention is directed to Section I clauses FAR

52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003 entitled “Small Business Subcontracting Plan” and FAR 52.219-16 entitled

“Liquidated Damages–Subcontracting Plan.” As prescribed in FAR 19.708, Offerors other than small business concerns shall submit a subcontracting plan and that plan, once approved, shall be made part of any contract resulting from this solicitation, which shall become Section J Attachment P. In accordance with DFARS Part

219.708(B), the Government will include DFARS clause 252.219-7004, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test

Program) in this solicitation. (Note - This information is exempt from the font and spacing requirements identified herein)

2.2.5 Proposal Clarity: It is the Offeror’s responsibility to submit a clear and unambiguous proposal that is fit for evaluation and contains sufficient detail to substantiate the Offeror’s assertions. Offerors shall not assume that previously submitted data or prior experience presumed to be known to the Government (e.g., previous projects performed for the Government) will be considered as part of the proposal. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in proposals. The proposal shall be sufficiently detailed and complete to demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to comply with the requirements of this RFP. The proposal shall demonstrate its understanding and ability in a concise, logical manner, and shall not contain superfluous material that is not directly related to this acquisition. Failure to conform to the requirements of this

RFP may form the basis to reject or downgrade the proposal. A concise, legible, neat, orderly and comprehensive proposal is required. The Offeror need not repeat information within the same volume required in the response to two or more proposal requirements. Such information should be presented in detail in the one area of the volume where it contributes most critically to the discussion. In other areas where discussion of the same information is necessary, the Offeror shall refer to the initial discussion and identify its location within the proposal volume.

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. Clarity is essential. The use of brochures shall be minimized and if used will be included in the page count. The amount of detail to be presented in response to each section of the outline presented herein is left to the discretion of the Offeror, but information shall be presented in the order specified and 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 RFP.

Each volume of the proposal shall be self-contained. Data shall be organized to enable Government personnel to thoroughly evaluate the proposal against specific factors established in Section M.

2.2.6 Cover Pages: The cover page of each proposal volume shall state the volume/document number; volume title; proposal title and solicitation number; name of the Offeror (including point of contact name, address, telephone number, facsimile number, and email address); Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code of the Offeror;

the date; and, if the Offeror wishes to restrict the disclosure or use of its proposal, use the legend permitted by FAR

52.215-1(e). Cover pages do not count against the page limitations cited above.

2.2.7 Glossaries: At the end of each volume of the proposal, offerors shall provide a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations cited above.

2.2.8 Tables of Contents: Each Volume should include a Table of Contents that provides, at least, the title and page number of all of the sections within that volume. Tables of contents do not count against the page limitations cited above and should not be numbered.

2.3 Cover Letter: The proposal shall be accompanied by a signed cover letter prepared on the company's letterhead stationery and shall state the following:

a. The proposal is valid for 180 days.

b. The Offeror’s Cage Code and DUNS Number.

c. All enclosures being transmitted.

d. The facility’s level of approved security clearance and clearance level of storage capability.

e. Address of the cognizant security office.

f. Name of the security representative.

g. Address(es) of the location(s) at which the Offeror intends to perform the effort.

h. Identification of subcontractors (including their Cage Code and DUNS Number).

i. A statement that the offer is for all requirements as stated in the solicitation (including all attachments, appendices, and amendments thereto)

j. A statement that the offer is made without qualification or exception to any terms and conditions appearing in the solicitation.

The cover letter is not subject to the page limits and the Government will review it to make sure it contains the preceding information. The cover letter shall be submitted with all separately bound volumes.

2.4 Volume 1: Technical (Factors 1 and 3)

NO COST/PRICE INFORMATION IS TO BE PRESENTED IN VOLUME 1 – TECHNICAL. If price or cost information is found on any page(s) within this volume, the entire page(s) to include any attached page(s) will be removed and will not be evaluated. Price and cost information includes the mention of any dollar values associated with capital investment, expenditures, etc.

2.4.1 The Government will evaluate discrete elements of the Offeror’s proposed technical approach under two distinct evaluation factors, as described in Section M. Nevertheless, the Government desires a single, consistent proposed technical approach. Any inconsistency between the proposed system, the analysis supporting that design, schedule, and structure, or the efforts or materials estimated in the BOEs (in Volume 3) may indicate a lack of understanding of the requirements and/or increased proposal risk. Offerors bear all risks of submitting proposal language that is ambiguous, vague, or lacks traceability between the various portions of the proposals.

2.4.2 Volume 1 Organization and Content: Offerors shall organize their Volume 1 proposals as follows:

Proposed System Description

Proposed Development Efforts and First Unit Manufacturing (CLIN 0001)

Proposed EQT Approach (CLIN 0003)

Proposed Low Rate Production Approach (CLIN 0006)

General System Engineering and Software Development Processes

Proposed Integrated Master Schedule

2.4.2.1 Proposed System Description: The Offeror shall describe its proposed system, including a description of the system and component design, its features and characteristics, and the analysis supporting the proposed design of that system. The Offeror shall provide a top level description of all trade studies performed, the rationale for selection of the proposed approach and evidence of ability to meet the requirement areas identified below including, where available, data and analysis, test results, modeling and simulation results, or other substantive evidence. To enhance clarity, the Offeror may subdivide this System Description into discrete sections at the subsystem or lower assembly level.

2.4.2.1.1 All assumptions that the Offeror makes in this Volume shall include a justification of why each assumption is reasonable and realistic. Assumptions about areas outside the Offeror’s responsibility under this contract shall be described and realistic. The Offeror’s proposed design and supporting analysis shall demonstrate the Offeror’s thorough comprehension of the Energy Magazine requirements.

2.4.2.1.2 General statements such as “the Offeror can or will comply with the requirements” “standard procedures will be used,” “well known techniques will be used,” or statements that paraphrase the Section C Statement of Work for the Energy Magazine and/or the Section J attachments, in whole or in part, will not demonstrate or constitute compliance with these requirements concerning the content of the technical proposals. The Offeror’s description of its proposed system shall enable technical/engineering personnel to make a thorough evaluation and arrive at a sound determination of whether or not the proposal meets the requirements of the RFP. To this end, the Offeror’s proposal shall be specific, detailed, and sufficiently complete to demonstrate clearly and fully that the Offeror understands the contract objectives and has a thorough understanding of the solicitation requirements for, technologies involved with, and the knowledge to accomplish the efforts under this solicitation.

2.4.2.1.3 The Offeror shall provide a high-level graphical rendering depicting all the major subsystems (minimally inclusive of the power electronics within the Power Conversion Cabinet and the proposed energy storage media within the Energy Storage Cabinet) and how they interconnect with each other, with critical features highlighted.

Offerors are only required to detail the approach to ensuring the requirements are met and are not expected to have completed a preliminary design in order to have developed their proposal. The following characteristics shall minimally be addressed:

a. Mechanical design/packaging, including size and weight dimensions.

b. Power and energy density of the overall Energy Magazine and ratings for individual cabinets.

c. Modularity and hatchability.

d. Thermal characteristics and heat dissipation (fluid flow, temperature, quality, pressure drop, etc.; cooling air mass flow, type, etc.)

e. Electrical creepage and clearance characteristics.

f. Approach to management of condensation.

g. Electrical ratings: power, voltage, frequency, type (AC/DC), phase, efficiency.

h. Conceptual electrical design.

i. Control approach (including functionality, interfaces, and instrumentation requirements).

j. Approach for establishing component de-ratings.

k. Application duration and time to recover.

l. Any unique design features to address the baseline inputs/outputs and the inputs/outputs for each specified variant.

m. Features and capabilities of the equipment health monitoring system.

2.4.2.1.4 The Offeror shall also develop a verification cross reference matrix/table. In this table, the Offeror will list each of the solicitation’s performance requirements and provide a corresponding proposal citation (page or section number) where the Offeror’s proposal describes its approach to meeting that requirement.

2.4.2.1.5 Energy Storage Media Trade Study: The Offeror shall provide a detailed trade study to identify and justify its proposed energy storage media within the Energy Storage Cabinet (ESC). As a part of this trade study, the Offeror shall conduct a decomposition of requirements for the ESC based on the contents of the solicitation, including the technical requirements contained in Section J Attachments B through H. Ultimately, the Offeror shall identify the best candidate technology to meet the requirements, providing the positive benefits and negative attributes of the choice and similar relative attributes of other potential solutions not chosen. The Offeror shall identify any technology maturity and application specific risks and planned mitigations taken in the proposed design. The Offeror shall identify any strategic sourcing issues associated with the alternates explored, including geopolitical implications associated with raw materials and fabrication and testing of assemblies in non-domestic regions, citing the impacts of any present or future restriction that is or may be applied that would require domestic sourcing. This trade study shall also identify the modularity and graceful degradation (operational capability at a reduced power level when failure of one or more subsystems/components within critical subsystems occur, so that failure does not result in the failure of the entire Energy Magazine system features of the alternative selections and the chosen energy storage media for the Energy Magazine design. The trade study shall explicitly address any safety related issues with the alternatives and the chosen media and any special testing required to ensure the medial alternatives meet requirements.

2.4.2.1.6 Technology Maturity: For each major Energy Magazine subsystem (minimally inclusive of the power electronics within the Power Conversion Cabinet and the proposed energy storage media within the Energy Storage

Cabinet), the Offeror shall provide the current Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and associated rationale that includes a description of the breadboard, prototype, or component tested and test results that had been conducted prior to proposal submission. TRLs shall be determined in accordance with the Department of Defense Technology

Readiness Assessment (TRA) Guidance revised 13 May 2011. Actual test data shall be provided along with a description of the test configuration and the degree to which the allocated requirements were met. Actual test data provided shall be sufficient to justify a TRL assessment per the Department of Defense Technology Readiness

Assessment (TRA) Guidance revised 13 May 2011. In cases where no tests have been completed, a summary of analytical and laboratory studies shall be provided. If it is necessary to include modeled data, it shall be clearly identified as such. The Offeror shall provide analysis that scales performance to the system level. Test environments shall be fully described and a brief analysis of the similarities and differences between the test environment and the intended operational environment described in the Energy Magazine technical performance requirements shall be provided.

2.4.2.1.6.1 The Government will not consider any technical solutions for which the following subsystems are TRL

5 or lower:

a. Power electronics at the component level within the Power Conversion Cabinet.

b. Energy storage media at the component level within the Energy Storage Cabinet.

c. Cabinet enclosures and internal support structures.

d. Cabinet cooling and thermal management system.

e. Internal PCC and ESC control system and external data communication interface.

2.4.2.1.6.2 For any subsystem below TRL 8, the Offeror shall clearly distinguish, at the component-level, Non-

Developmental Items (NDI) from components that need to be developed or modified. For each developmental item, this section should include: a description of the relevant required performance attributes or specifications of the developmental item; a description of the effort required to modify or develop each developmental item to achieve that performance; analysis and assessment of the risk associated with not reaching the required performance level for that developmental item; and any mitigation plans or contingency plans associated with failing to meet the required performance level for that developmental item. For each NDI, describe the NDI’s demonstrated performance or its specifications. For any NDI that does not have demonstrated performance, the Offeror shall describe its proposed mitigation plan if the particular NDI does not meet its specified performance. The Offeror shall provide a description of how graceful degradation operational capability at a reduced power level when failure of one or more subsystems/components within critical subsystems occur, so that failure does not result in the failure of the entire Energy Magazine system (will be maximized at the system, subsystem level.

2.4.2.1.7 Specialty Metals: The Offeror shall provide an identification and enumeration of the amount of specialty metals, hazardous materials, and rare earth materials that would likely be used in the design, and shall provide indication if no specialty metals and/or rare earth materials are to be used.

2.4.2.1.8 System Safety: The Offeror shall describe their plan for ensuring the safety requirements are met. The

Offeror’s safety plans shall address milestones to include a definition of hazard severity, a definition of the probability of hazards, and a risk level matrix (severity and probability). Safety mishap reporting procedures shall also be addressed. The Offeror shall define high and serious safety risks in terms of their risk level matrix. The

Offeror shall also describe their approach to conducting a safety assessment of the delivered hardware.

2.4.2.2 Proposed Development Efforts and First Unit Manufacturing (CLIN 0001): The Offeror will describe its proposed approach to developing and manufacturing the EM First Unit. The Offeror shall describe the process and methods that they will use to develop a set of system and derived requirements that are in compliance with the

Energy Magazine technical performance specifications contained in Section J Attachments B through H. This discussion shall include any methods and standards that the Offeror will use to verify that these requirements are complete and consistent. The Offeror shall identify the level of testing/analysis to be performed for each of the subsystems/configuration items. The Offeror shall describe in detail the analysis methods to be used for any requirement to be verified by analysis. The Offeror shall describe their method for systems engineering trade-offs studies to lower the risk of high-risk requirements.

2.4.2.2.1 The Offeror shall describe its experience implementing its proposed design approach on other programs of similar size, scope, and complexity. The Government is particularly interested in descriptions of any programs that the Offeror relies upon in its BOEs. In discussing its development experience, the Offeror should clearly describe how the effort it relevant to the EM development effort under CLIN 0001.

2.4.2.2.2 The Offeror shall describe its proposed facilities for testing and manufacturing the EM First Unit under

CLIN 0001. This includes proposed CHIL and PHIL testing and qualification testing. The Offeror shall identify proposed facilities and describe their capabilities. Any test facility identified for factory testing shall not require development to be used for Energy Magazine hardware testing, meaning the test facility shall not require commissioning at the same time as conducting testing and thereby potentially causing failures that are caused by facility issues. Any limitations in the Offeror’s facilities to complete the required testing or manufacturing shall be enumerated and alternative locations shall be recommended. The Offeror shall describe any plans for expansion and retooling to meet the requirements for Energy Magazine.

2.4.2.3 Proposed EQT Approach (CLIN 0003): The Offeror shall describe its proposed approach to performing

CLIN 0003, including its proposed facilities and supporting equipment. The Offeror shall identify proposed test locations and describe their capabilities. Any limitations in the Offeror’s test facilities to complete the required testing shall be enumerated and alternative locations shall be recommended.

2.4.2.4 Proposed Low Rate Production Approach (CLIN 0006): The Offeror shall provide a manufacturing plan and work flowchart. The Offeror’s 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 demonstration of experience as a prime contractor or subcontractor producing a system of similar size and complexity. The Offeror shall address the required technologies, equipment, and/or specialized skills proposed to build the Energy Magazine system configuration in accordance with the technical data package (TDP).

2.4.2.4.1 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.

2.4.2.4.2 The Offeror shall discuss the Offeror’s process for configuration management including engineering changes and variances in a change management approach. The discussion shall 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.

2.4.2.4.3 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.

2.4.2.4.4 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.

2.4.2.4.5 The Offeror shall identify any differences between the First Unit (CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0003) and production (CLIN 0006) factory testing. The Offeror shall identify proposed test locations and describe their capabilities. Any limitations in the Offeror’s test facilities to complete the required testing shall be enumerated and alternative locations shall be recommended.

2.4.2.4.6 The Offeror shall describe any plans for expansion and retooling to meet the requirements for Energy

Magazine. The Offeror shall describe the organizations and activities providing direct support to assembly and unit test personnel, e.g., in-coming inspection, in-process inspection, industrial engineering, tooling, production control, quality control, etc. This description shall include a diagram of supporting activities and typical levels of support for a man-day of assembly labor.

2.4.2.5 General System Engineering and Software Development Processes: The Offeror shall provide a draft

System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) that meets the system engineering requirements of Section C, paragraph 0.3.2 and CDRL A001. The Offeror shall submit an initial Software Development Plan (SDP) that addresses the software engineering requirements and also addresses the Cybersecurity/Information Assurance Risk

Management requirements. The SDP describes the Offeror’s plans for conducting a software development effort and provides the Government insight and a tool for monitoring the processes to be followed for software development. The Offeror shall also describe their approach to risk management and risk mitigation plans. The

Offeror shall describe in detail their modelling and simulation plans, including all planned Power Hardware in the

Loop (PHIL)/Controller Hardware In the Loop (CHIL) they plan to perform and a description of the Energy

Magazine Control System Emulator required in Section C paragraph 1.2.1.6.2.

2.4.2.6 Proposed Integrated Master Schedule: The Offeror shall provide a contract-wide Integrated Master

Schedule (IMS) in Microsoft Project format with the proposal submission, following the page limitations. The IMS shall include details at a minimum showing any required facility and equipment procurements and setups; design reviews; testing; deliveries of hardware/software; and documentation; and identifying key events in the schedule.

The IMS shall be consistent with and traceable to the other aspects of the Offeror’s proposal including the SOW and contract Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and the Basis of Estimates (BOEs). The IMS and the WBS shall follow the description outlined in Section C and Section J Attachment R of the solicitation. Critical Path(s), based on critical path analyses, shall be identified in the IMS. The results of a schedule risk assessment shall be presented which reflect the probability of achieving success with an associated confidence level.

2.5 Volume 2: Data Rights (Factor 2)

NO COST/PRICE INFORMATION IS TO BE PRESENTED IN VOLUME 2 – DATA RIGHTS. If price or cost information is found on any page(s) within this volume, the entire page(s) to include any attached page(s) will be removed and will not be evaluated. Price and cost information includes the mention of any dollar values associated with capital investment, expenditures, etc.

2.5.1 In this solicitation, the Government’s goal is to receive Government Purpose Rights or better for any non-commercial aspects of the Energy Magazine design that results from the completion of CLIN 0001. The

Government strongly desires to receive sufficient rights for the Government to compete future efforts to produce, modify, or sustain the system openly, without proprietary restrictions or directed subcontracting.

2.5.2 In the event an Offeror proposes to deliver any commercial or noncommercial TD/CS/CSD with less than such license 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 the license rights desired by the Government in the best value determination. The data rights license offered shall be incorporated into the successful Offeror's contract upon award.

2.5.3 The Offeror shall provide the following information as attachments to its offer:

Rights in Noncommercial TD, Noncommercial CS, and Noncommercial CSD

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, the Offeror shall provide sufficient information to enable the Contracting Officer 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 Section J Attachment S.

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. If the Offeror does provide assertions, the Offeror shall provide sufficient information to enable the Contracting Officer to evaluate and validate the listed assertions. 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

Section J Attachment T.

BIIL List – The Offeror shall provide a list, entitled "Background Inventions--Identification and Licensing" (the

BIIL List in Section J Attachment U), identifying all inventions described in and covered by any patents or pending patent applications in which the Offeror (1) has any right, title, or interest; and (2) intends to include in any items, components, or processes (ICP) to be developed or delivered under the resulting contract, or that are described or disclosed in any technical data (TD), computer software (CS), or computer software documentation (CSD) to be developed or delivered under the resulting contract. Such inventions are hereafter referred to as "background inventions."

The BIIL List shall be made an attachment to the resulting contract, and shall be updated by the Offeror as necessary to identify all background inventions. For each background invention, the BIIL List shall identify (1) the invention, by (i) patent or application number, (ii) title of the patent or application, and (iii) issue date of the patent, or filing date of the pending application; (2) the ICP, TD, CS, and CSD that will include or disclose the invention; (3) the nature of the Offeror's right, title, or interest in the invention; (4) whether the Government, or any third party, has any right, title, or interest in the invention, and if so, the nature of such right, title, or interest; and (5) whether the

Offeror is willing to sell to the Government a license to practice the invention, and if so, the precise terms of such license.

To be of any interest or value to the Government, any such license should grant the Government the right to practice, or to have practiced on its behalf, the background invention(s) at least for Government purposes. The BIIL

List does not apply to, and shall not include, any "subject inventions," as that term is defined in the patent rights clauses of the contract (FAR 52.227 11, 52.227 12, and 52.227 13).

Disclosure of, and rights in, subject inventions are governed by the appropriate patent rights clause.

If there are no background inventions to be identified in the BIIL List, the Offeror shall submit the list and enter

"None" as the body of the list. However, the BIIL List may be updated after contract award by mutual agreement based on new information or inadvertent omissions, unless the inadvertent omission would have materially affected the source selection decision.

The Offeror's failure to identify a background invention in the BIIL List, as set forth above, shall constitute a grant to the Government of a nonexclusive, nontransferable, irrevocable, worldwide, paid-up license to practice, and to have practiced for or on its behalf, such invention for Government purposes.

As used in this section, the term "Offeror" includes the Offeror's subcontractors, suppliers, and potential subcontractors or suppliers, at any tier; and "Government purposes" include any activity in which the United States

Government is a party, including cooperative agreements with international or multi-national defense organizations, sales or transfers by the United States Government to foreign Governments or international organizations, and competitive procurement, but do not include commercial purposes.

Supplemental Information Statement - If the Offeror proposes to submit any noncommercial TD, CS, or CSD that should be delivered with a specifically negotiated license rights license (as discussed at DFARS 252.227-7013 or

252.227-7014), submit a statement entitled “Supplemental Information- Noncommercial Technical Data, Noncommercial Computer Software, Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation.” The statement shall provide a complete description of the Government’s ability to use, modify, release, perform, display, or disclose such TD, CS, or CSD. In addition, the Offeror shall provide the underlying licenses agreements for that TD, CS, or

CSD. Any statement provided will be incorporated into the contract as Section J Attachment V.

Rights in Commercial TD, Commercial CS, and Commercial CSD

Commercial Restrictions List - The Offeror shall submit a list entitled "Commercial Technical Data, Commercial

Computer Software, and Commercial Computer Software Documentation-Government Use Restrictions" (the

Commercial Restrictions List), that the Offeror (including its sub-Offerors or suppliers, or potential sub-Offerors or suppliers, at any tier) intends to deliver with other than an unlimited rights license. The list shall include: (1) identification of the TD, CS, or CSD; (2) basis for asserting restrictions; (3) asserted rights category; and (4) name of the person asserting restrictions.