N00024-20-R-6405-0002.pdf

N0002420NR99504

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

See Summary of Changes

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 42

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 22-Jan-2021

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X N0002421R6405

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05-Jan-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

22-Jan-2021

CODE

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (HQ)

1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-2060

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0002421R6405

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

AMENDMENT 0002

# Date Source Page Section Question Proposed Action/Change Answer

12 1/12/21

RFP

Attachment

- HH EE

WBS Dec

WBS 1.9 WBS 1.9

WBS and WBS Dictionary provided in the RFP for the HH EE System includes WBS 1.9 (1.9.1 and 1.9.2) Common Support Equipment. It is unclear how the Government intends to purchase CSE and there does not appear to be a

CSE CLIN.

Please identify the CLIN under which CSE will be purchased.

The WBS in Attachment 6 - GFI, covers the work break down for the entire Hammerhead program. The Government does not expect the contractor to purchase common support equipment under this contract. If common support equipment is required during the contract (dependent on design), the Government will provide as

GFP.

13 1/13/21 RFP 50 3.12.6

Is there a Technical Manual Contract Requirements (TMCR) that is targeted for the HHEE program that defines the level and scope of the Technical Manuals for the CDRLs?

If so, please provide.

See

Amendment

14 1/13/21 RFP 129 Section L

The total page count identified excludes Appendix Documents specified in Table 2 below …" -there Please amend the RFP to add Table 2, in order to identify the excluded Appendix documents.is no Table 2 in the

RFP.

Please amend the RFP to add Table 2, in order to identify the excluded Appendix documents.

See Amendment

15 1/11/21 RFP and

Attachment L-4

20 and

Note D and 5.1.1.3

Note D on Page 20 of the RFP states that Orders may be placed under the PIO CLINs up the maximum combined value of $20,000,000 for CLINs 0008 and 0009. Section 5.1.1.3 states " the Offeror shall propose the Government cost estimate of $7,000,000 and a fixed fee percentage to be applied to the Government cost estimate…The ceiling value will include $7,000,000 plus profit (profit = proposed profit % x $7,000,000)" Attachment L-4

Please clarify if the NTE provided for CLIN 0008 of $7,000,000 is inclusive of Fee or are Offerors to apply fee to the Government Cost Estimate per Section 5.1.1.3.

Offerors are to propose In accordance with section

5.1.1.3 shows the total CLIN to be $7,000,000 inclusive of fee.

16 1/12/21 RFP and

Attachment L-4

Pgs 20 and 143

Note D and 5.1.1.4

Note D on Page 20 of the RFP states that Orders may be placed under the PIO CLINs up the maximum combined value of $20,000,000 for CLINs 0008 and 0009. Section 5.1.1.4 states " the Offeror shall propose the Government cost estimate of $13,000,000 and a fixed fee percentage to be applied to the Government cost estimate…The ceiling value will include $13,000,000 plus profit (profit = proposed profit % x $13,000,000)" Attachment L-4 shows the total CLIN to be $13,000,000 inclusive of fee.

Please clarify if the NTE provided for CLIN 0009 of $13,000,000 is inclusive of Fee or are Offerors to apply fee to the Government Cost Estimate per Section 5.1.1.4.

Offerors are to propose In accordance with section

5.1.1.4

17 1/13/21 RFP 25

Section C, Item 003, 0101, 0201

Will you provide Attachment J-4 Peculiar Support Equipment List? It was not included in the RFP documents. Or, is this supposed to refer to Attachment 5-NAVSEA Form

4205 GFP?

Provide Attachment J-4 Peculiar Support Equipment List, or clarify that the reference should have been to Attachment 5 - NAVSEA Form 4205 Government Furnished Property.

See Amendment

18 1/14/21 RFP 125 and

Section 5.1.1.5

Per Section B, Data is NSP.

Section 5.1.1.5 states "Offerors shall complete blocks 17 and 18 of the CDRLs. Each data item shall have an estimated cost/price, either a dollar amount or the term NO COST (N/C). Data Costs are required for analytic purposes only..."

Please confirm that since Section B has listed the Data CLINs as NSP, no estimated cost/price is required in blocks 17 and 18 of the CDRL form DD1423 and the DD1423 forms are not required to be submitted with the Proposal.

Offerors are to propose In accordance with section

5.1.1.5

19 1/15/21 RFP

53 and

Sections F and clause 52.217-7

Pages 53 lists delivery dates for CLINs 14/15 as "24 mths. ADC", this is incompatible with latest possible exercise date of "36 Months ACA" as listed on page 94.

Please clarify the subject dates. We recommend page 53 should read "24 mths.

AOE" instead of "24 mths.

ADC" for CLIN 0014 and 0015.

See Question

20 1/18/21 SPS 12 2.1.2

Will you provide NAVSEA OP 2173 Volumes 1 and 2 so that we can better understand and price ordnance handling equipment?

Please provide NAVSEA OP 2173 Volume 1/NAVAIR 19- 100-1.1 Approved Handling Equipment for Weapons and Explosives (Adapters Thru Latches) NAVSEA OP 2173 Volume 2/NAVAIR 19- 100-1.2 Approved Handling Equipment for Weapons and Explosives (Loaders Thru Trucks)

See Amendment

21 1/18/21 RFP

Does the Government intend to add DFARS 252.204-7019 - Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements and

DFARS 252.204-7020 - NIST SP

800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements to the contract?

Please clarify.

See

Amendment

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

Item 0001 – Hammerhead Prototype Articles for Government Testing – The Contractor shall develop, fabricate, assemble, test, and deliver the Hammerhead Prototype Articles, and associated shipping containers in accordance with Attachment J-1 Statement of Work (SOW), Attachment J-2 System Performance Specification (SPS), and Attachment J-3 Interface Requirements Specifications (IRS).

Item 0002 – Test Support Equipment (Communications) – The Contractor shall fabricate, assemble, check out, and deliver Test Support Equipment in accordance with Attachment J-1 Statement of Work (SOW), Attachment J-2 System Performance Specification (SPS), and Attachment J-3 Interface Requirements Specifications (IRS).

Item 0003, 0101 and 0201 – Peculiar Support Equipment – The Contractor shall fabricate, assemble, test, and deliver Peculiar Support Equipment in accordance with Attachment J-1 Statement of Work (SOW) and Attachment J-2 System Performance Specification.

Item 0004, 0104 and 0204–Interface Test Asset – The Contractor shall fabricate, assemble, test, and deliver a "Hammerhead in a Box" to allow for electric interface checks with deployment platforms and effectors in accordance with Attachment J-1 Statement of Work (SOW).

Item 0005 – Hammerhead Mass Model – All Up Round – The Contractor shall provide a System Level Physical Representative Model including mass, moment, center of buoyancy, and center of gravity; non-functional in accordance with Attachment J-1 Statement of Work (SOW).

Item 0006 – Hammerhead Mass Model – Module – The Contractor shall provide an Module Level Physical Representative Model, including mass, moment, center of buoyancy, and center of gravity; non-functional in accordance with Attachment J-1 Statement of Work (SOW).

Item 0007 – Physical Fit Check Model – The Contractor shall provide a Physical Fit Check Model for use in payload integration module and PHS&T fit checks; representative of shape but not of mass, moment, center of buoyancy, or center of gravity; may not represent all features but only key physical interface features in accordance with Attachment J-1 Statement of Work (SOW).

Items 0008 and 0009 – Provisioning Item Order – If issued, orders under this line item shall be IAW the requirements of Section C clause HQ 217-C-H001 Provisioned Items Orders. Pricing will be set forth on each order as FFP (0008) or CPFF (0009) as determined by the government.

Item 0010 – Data for –All CLINs – The data to be furnished hereunder shall be prepared in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423, Exhibit A, attached hereto.

Item 0011 – Interactive Electronic Manual (IETM) – The data to be furnished hereunder shall be prepared in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423, Exhibit B, attached hereto.

Item 0012– Provisioning Technical Documentation – The data to be furnished hereunder shall be prepared in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423, Exhibit C, attached hereto.

Item 0013– Technical Data Package– The data to be furnished hereunder shall be prepared in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423, Exhibit D, attached hereto.

Item 0014 – Hammerhead Prototype Articles – The Contractor shall, fabricate, assemble, test, and deliver the Hammerhead Prototype Articles, and associated shipping containers in accordance with Attachment J-1 Statement of Work (SOW), Attachment J-2 System Performance Specification (SPS), and Attachment J-3 the Interface Requirements Specifications (IRS).

Item 0015 – Training Assets – The Contractor shall provide Training Assets of initial shapes for load training, classroom training, and EOD training, in accordance with Attachment J-1 Statement of Work (SOW).

Items 0016-0018, 0102 and 0202 – Engineering Services –The Contractor shall perform engineering support services on a level-of-effort basis in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Items 0019, 0103 and 0203 – Support for Engineering Services – Travel and Material – The Contractor shall be reimbursed for its reasonable actual subsistence and transportation costs incurred in the performance of the related engineering services item(s) in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. The costs to be reimbursed shall be those costs accepted by the cognizant DCMA.

Item 0020 – Data Rights License Upgrade Option If exercised, the Contractor shall grant the corresponding Data Rights license for each item of Technical Data (TD), Computer Software (CS), and Computer Software Documentation (CSD) identified on Attachments 9B, 10B and 11B. Following option exercise, the Contractor shall deliver all future data submittals with markings and legends consistent with the rights furnished hereunder.

The data to be furnished hereunder shall be prepared in accordance with C-227-H006 DATA REQUIREMENTS

(NAVSEA) (OCT 2018).

Items 0100 and 0200 –Hammerhead System and Shipping Containers – The Contractor shall fabricate, assemble, check out, and deliver the Hammerhead systems, including associated shipping containers ,in accordance with Attachment J-1 Statement of Work (SOW), Attachment J-2 System Performance Specification (SPS), and Attachment J-3 Interface Requirements Specifications (IRS) and the Government approved TDP delivered under

CLIN 0001.

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by reference:

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Document Title

Number

Exhibit A Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), DD Form

Exhibit B Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) 0001

Exhibit C Provisioning Technical Documentation 0001

Exhibit D Technical Data Package (TDP) 0001

Attachment 1 Statement of Work 0001

Attachment 2 System Performance Specification (SPS) (CLASSIFIED Addendum is separate from contract)

Base

Attachment 3 Interface Requirements Specification Base

Attachment 3a Hammerhead (HH) Homing Mine to Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) Interface Requirement Specification (IRS)

Attachment 3b Hammerhead (HH) Homing Mine to Minefield Control System Interface Requirement Specification (IRS)

Base

Attachment 3c Torpedo MK54 External Interface Requirements Specification/ Interface Design Description

Base

Attachment 4 Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form

Base

Attachment 5 Government Furnished Property (GFP) Base

Attachment 6 Government Furnished Information (GFI) 0002 Attachment 7 Small Business Subcontracting Plan Base Attachment 8 Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR) Plan Base

Attachment 9A DFARS 252.227-7017 Data Rights List (to be incorporated at contract award)

Base

Attachment 9B Data Rights License Upgrade Option for DFARS 252.227- 7017 Data Rights List (to be incorporated at contract award)

Base

Attachment 10A DFARS 252.227-7028 Data Rights List (to be incorporated at contract award)

Base

Document Title

Number

Attachment 10B Data Rights License Upgrade Option for DFARS 252.227- 7028 Data Rights List (to be incorporated at contract award)

Base

Attachment 11A Supplemental Information Statement (to be incorporated at contract award)

Base

Attachment 11B Data Rights License Upgrade Option for Supplemental Information Statement (to be incorporated at contract award)

Base

Attachment 12

Commercial technical data (TD), Commercial computer software (CS), or Commercial computer software documentation (CSD) rights assertions list (to be incorporated at contract award)

Base

Attachment 13 Resource Distribution Table (RDT) Encapsulated Effector (Hammerhead)

Base

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been added by reference:

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020

1.0 General

The proposal shall be specific and complete so as to clearly demonstrate to the Government that the Offeror has a thorough comprehension of and capabilities to perform all aspects of the solicitation requirements.

The Offeror shall submit all information required by this solicitation. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award. The Offeror’s proposal shall be based on the technical and contractual requirements contained in this solicitation (including those documents, exhibits, and other attachments to the solicitation identified in Section J). Offerors are required to submit a proposal encompassing all items listed in Section B herein.

The solicitation will be made available only through the Government-wide point of entry at: https://beta.sam.gov/

Offerors are hereby notified that from time to time, the Government may post additional information to the website relating to this solicitation (e.g. responses to questions, amendments, etc.). It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the website for any such information.

(a) Communications with the Government Offerors may electronically submit written questions (unclassified only) requesting clarification of solicitation requirements in accordance with the Bidder’s Question Submittal Form (Attachment L-1). No comments, questions or inquiries shall be made of any Government person other than the points of contact listed below. The Government intends to distribute all bidder questions and associated responses via public posting to the BETA.SAM website.

It is the Government’s intention that all other publication of questions and answers in response to the solicitation will be announced via the https://beta.sam.gov/ website. However, an answer that contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title, U.S.C. Section 2751 et seq. or Executive Order 12470) will be sent directly to those Offerors who have an approved executed DD254 and a signed “Terms of Use” letter.

The Government will not entertain any proposed revisions to the terms and conditions contained in this solicitation submitted as part of the Offeror’s proposal, including any attachment/exhibit referenced therein. Therefore, any offer that includes “redlines,” condition(s) of offer, or any other deviation from the requirements of the solicitation may be rejected by the Government as non-compliant. As such, any questions or suggestions related to the terms and conditions of this solicitation shall be made known by the Offeror in accordance with this section and the deadline for questions below.

It is the Government’s intention that questions and responses will be distributed electronically to all offerors.

Information provided with each question shall include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification.

No information contained in the answers to bidder’s question shall supersede any information contained in the solicitation (including amendments).

The deadline for receipt of questions is close of business (COB), 1700 Eastern Standard Time, thirty (30) days from date of solicitation release (see Block #5 on SF33 cover page).

UNCLASSIFIED QUESTIONS

Written unclassified questions related to this solicitation shall be submitted electronically as follows, using the subject line “Subject: Hammerhead (N00024-20-R-6405) Bidders Question (Insert name of Offeror)”.

Unless otherwise specified, the Naval Sea Systems Command PCO and Contract Specialist are the sole points of contact for this acquisition.

Roy Williams Kevin Richter Contracting Officer Contracting Specialist roy.williams@navy.mil kevin.richter@navy.mil

(202) 781-3106 (202) 781-4211

CLASSIFIED QUESTIONS

If an Offeror needs to ask a question on classified material, it shall notify the Contract Specialist and the PCO. Do not send any classified questions via these email addresses. An appropriate channel for the Offeror to pose a classified question will then be established.

(b) Availability of Section J Attachments and Competition Bidders Library National Security Policy, as implemented by the Department of the Navy, does not support release of information related to this competition to non-U.S. contractors sources due to national security and national defense purposes.

Therefore, only US sources are authorized the full disclosure required to receive the information required to submit an offer and perform as a prime on the Hammerhead contract. Disclosure of any documents marked as NOFORN to foreign nationals (regardless of clearance, export licenses, or international agreement) or transmits said enclosures outside the geographical bound or custom territory of the United States of America is prohibited. Non-U.S.

subcontractors are not precluded from participating in providing components or subsystems, as long as they are approved to receive up to SECRET information, adhere to the U.S. Prime’s security agreements, and comply with all regulations and laws, including International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) export license requirements.

All Offerors must also comply with the Industrial Security Regulations (DOD 5220.22-4) and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DOD 5220.22-M). The specified Section J Attachments and the Bidder’s Library may be obtained by submitting a completed TOU agreement and completed DD254 to the Contract Specialist. Once the security approval has been obtained the information will be emailed or mailed to the Offeror.

Potential Offerors shall submit the TOU agreement and DD254 no later than 10 days after solicitation release.

Section J attachments and the Competition Bidders Library containing relevant GFI attachments are available as a CD-ROM. Companies requesting a copy of the Section J attachments and the Competition Bidders Library set must provide the Contracting Officer a completed TOU agreement and DD254 indicating that the requesting company has a Defense Security Service (DSS) issued SECRET facility clearance, providing for SECRET personnel clearances and SECRET safeguarding capability. The Government will not provide sponsorship for new or upgraded personnel or facility clearances. Companies requesting a copy of the Section J attachments and Competition Bidders Library must provide their company’s valid FEDEX or UPS number to be charged for shipping. Upon receipt of the Terms of Use letter by the Contract Specialist, the J attachments and Competition Bidders Library will be made available in a secure manner to the Offeror so long as the Offeror has met the security requirements as described above. Offerors shall note that with the exception of GFI and certain J attachments, all other documents provided with the Bidder’s Library are for informational purposes during the solicitation phase and will not be included in the contract at award document.

(c) Proposal Delivery Information

(a) Due to ongoing restrictions resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic, hand delivery of proposals is not possible at this time to the Washington Navy Yard. Offerors are instructed to submit their proposal electronically via the DoD SAFE application located at https://safe.apps.mil.

(b) Offerors wishing to submit a proposal in response to this solicitation shall notify the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist noted as points of contact on this solicitation no later than three business days prior to the proposal deadline of this solicitation and no earlier than 14 calendar days prior to the proposal deadline. The Offeror shall provide their name and e-mail as contact information so the Government can generate a pick-up request from the DoD SAFE application to be sent to the Offeror, which is valid for 14 calendar days.

(c) Offerors shall address their package with the RFP number and Offeror’s company name. Offerors shall click the “Confirm Delivery” button within the DoD SAFE app in order to receive a confirmation of pick up by the Government. The DoD SAFE system records the time that files are submitted for transmission. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that they drop-off their proposal and generate a drop-off time prior to the proposal submission date and time. In the event of a dispute of proposal time submission, the pick-up e-mail with the system generated drop off time within the body of the e-mail shall serve as the official time that the proposal was submitted to the Government. Late proposal submissions will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-1.

1.1 Solicitation Response Requirements

The solicitation response shall be contained in four separate Volumes, with proposals delivered by the date of the closing of the solicitation which, unless an extension has been granted, is in accordance with Block 9 specified in Section A of this solicitation.

For Volumes 1-4, the number of copies required and the page limit are shown in the table below:

Volume Title Delivery Location

Original Page Limit

Solicitation, Offer, Award See Above 1 None

2 Technical Proposal 1 NAVSEA HQ 1 200

3 Past Performance NAVSEA HQ 1 10

4 Cost/Price Proposal NAVSEA HQ 1 None

1 The total page count identified excludes Appendix Documents specified below, the Table of Contents, Tables, and Figures, the Cross Reference Matrix, the Glossary of Terms Abbreviations and Acronyms, and Index of Terms.

Table of Contents, Tables, and Figures. The Table of Contents should include all numbered and titled paragraphs. A separate list of tables and figures used in the proposal volume should be appended at the end of the Table of Contents.

Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms. The Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms should include all abbreviations, acronyms, and terms which are either newly introduced, uncommon, or specialized.

Cross Reference Matrix. The Cross Reference Matrix shall clearly identify the location(s) in the Offerors proposal that address or respond to each numbered requirement in Section L, in accordance with Attachment L-2. A complete Cross Reference Matrix shall be provided in the front of volumes 1, 2 and 4.

Index of Terms. The Index of Terms should include key words, phrases, or alphanumerical terms, and refer to where they appear in the text of the proposal volume.

Offerors shall segregate any classified information contained in its proposal and present it in a separate binder in conjunction with Volume I. Information presented in the separate binder containing classified content shall clearly identify the section, and topic to which it applies for evaluation. The classified information shall be wrapped separately from the unclassified portions of the proposal, but the entire proposal package may be submitted together in accordance with NISPOM guidelines. Classified wrapping shall be prominently marked on all sides as to the classification level of the material contained therein. Classified information shall be provided in printed format only and not on a CD. Pages submitted in a supplemental classified binder count towards the page limitation stated in Section L. In the event classified information is found within the unclassified sections of the proposal, that section will be destroyed.

The following procedures related to the submission of classified information shall be followed:

• Cross-referencing between the classified content and any relevant portions of Volume I is required.

• The classified content shall not exceed the classification GENSER Secret.

• The classified content shall be appropriately marked on the front, back, and spine as to the highest level of classified material contained therein.

• Page, paragraph, table, graphic, and figure markings shall be in accordance with Chapter 4 of the NISPOM.

• Strict adherence protocols of the DD 254 shall be in place to determine if any portion of the Offeror’s proposal is classified.

• Classified information shall be handled, packed, and shipped or delivered in accordance with and shall conform to the instructions contained in the DD 254 and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

(NISPOM).

No pricing information is to be included in the technical Volume 2 (including appendix documents). No pricing information is to be included in Volume 3 past performance other than the contract values of previous contracts submitted for evaluation. “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.

Electronic proposal submissions and supporting information shall be as indicated above. All view graphs shall be in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 (or compatible) (limited to file extension .pptx). All spreadsheets or mathematical computations (cost data) shall be in Microsoft Excel 2010 (or compatible) (limited to file extension .xlsx) format and shall be working versions, including formulas and computations. Formulas shall be maintained in each Excel sheet to permit verification of calculations, and revision of output(s) through variation of inputs(s). Excel files shall not include macros or pivot tables. Submitted files shall not reference external data. Submission of locked spreadsheets is not acceptable. All spreadsheets should be “unlinked” to separate documents to allow for cost/price evaluation. All text shall be in Microsoft Word 2010 (or compatible) (limited to file extension .docx) or searchable Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) (limited to file extension .pdf). All schedules, including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) (master program schedule that is aligned to the Government Integrated Master Plan (IMP)), shall be in Microsoft Project 2010 (or compatible) (limited to file extension .mppx).

The narrative material should consist of the following:

Proposal shall be typed in Times New Roman font with the type no smaller than 12 point on a standard page, defined as one side of a sheet 8 ½ inches by 11 inches.

Oversize pages are to be fold out format, with each fold out counted as a single page. Fold out pages may be used for diagrams, charts or graphic material only and may not exceed 11 inches by 17 inches. Fold out pages may only include narrative sufficient to describe the diagram, chart or graphic material. Of the 200 page count limitation, 25 pages may be fold out pages in Volume 2 Technical Proposal submission. There is no limit on the number of fold out pages in Volume 3 Cost/Price Proposal. Fold out pages may only include narrative sufficient to describe the diagram, chart, or graphic material and may only be single-sided.

Text shall be 1.5 spaced with minimum margins as follows:

Left Hand 1.0 inch Right Hand 1.0 inch Top 0.5 inch Bottom 0.5 inch

Text within tables, diagrams, pictorial charts, or graphic material may use Times New Roman font no smaller than 8 point

Every paragraph, figure and table shall be numbered.

Pages in excess of the page count limitation will be removed prior to the evaluation. If the proposal exceeds the page limit identified in the table above, the Government will remove all pages exceeding the specified page count from the back of the substantive proposal volume (not the appendices or any other content excluded from the Volume 2 – Technical Proposal page limitation) prior to the evaluation of the proposal and those removed pages will not be reviewed or evaluated.

Proposal material, with the exception of fold outs, shall be presented on double-sided pages only and in a single column on each page (refer to Section I, FAR 52.204-4). Each single-sided fold out counts as 1 page.

Pages are to be numbered sequentially and tabs are to be used for chapter breaks. It is not acceptable to restart numbers in subsequent chapters within the proposals.

A date shall be placed on each page of the proposal corresponding to the date of the initial proposal. Any pages that may be revised as a result of discussions (if required) shall contain revision numbers and dates.

The Offeror’s company name shall appear at the top of each page and all pages shall be numbered. The page count shall include all material with printed matter and figures. Pages excluded from the page count must contain only material pertinent to the page heading or be blank and marked "Intentionally Left Blank." Index pages and Tabs are required and shall be cross-referenced to the Table of Contents. Every page, except those marked as blank, must be numbered.

The cover page of each volume shall contain:

The document number and title (i.e., Volume 2 – Technical Proposal);

The solicitation number;

The full company name of the Offeror;

The address, point of contact and phone number for the Offeror;

The Offeror’s position regarding disclosure of proposed data in accordance with the provision entitled

“Restrictions on Disclosure and Use in Proposals”.

1.2 Discussions and Final Proposal Revision (FPR)

Pursuant to FAR 52.215-1, the Government intends to make a contract award based on initial proposals. Therefore the Offeror’s proposal shall contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the PCO determines them to be necessary. If discussions are held, the Contracting Officer will make the determination as to which proposals are in the “Competitive Range.”

The competitive range shall be determined based on the results of the evaluation of initial proposals, considering all evaluation criteria, and shall include the most competitive proposals. The number of proposals within the competitive range may also be reduced if the Contracting Officer determines the number of most competitive proposals that might otherwise be included within the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted. If discussions are held, Offerors selected to participate in the discussion shall be advised of weaknesses, deficiencies and risks in their proposals as well as adverse past performance ratings to which the Offeror has not had an opportunity to respond.

At the end of discussions (if conducted), the Government will request Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs) from all Offerors still within the competitive range. If it is determined that an Offeror is no longer in the competitive range, they will not be given an opportunity to submit an FPR.

(a) Proposal Content

The proposal shall consist of, and must include, the following to be eligible for award:

Volume 1 – Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents (SF 33 – RFP): See Section L, Section 2.0 for the content and format requirements Volume 2 – Technical Proposal: See Section L, Section 3.0 for the content and format requirements Volume 3 – Past Performance: See Section L, Section 4.0 for the content and format requirements Volume 4 – Cost/Price Proposal: See Section L, Section 5.0 for the content and format requirements

Information presented shall appear in the proposal in the same order it appears under the description of each proposal volume as delineated in Sections 2.0 through 5.0 below.

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.

2.0 Volume 1: Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents (SF 33 – RFP)

2.1 Solicitation Set

The following sections detail what Offerors shall address in Volume 1 of its proposal:

a) Cross Reference Matrix for Volumes 2 and 4.

b) Solicitation Sections A through K completed by the Offeror, as follows:

1. Standard Form 33 (SF 33), “Solicitation, Offer, and Award,” with blocks 12 through 18 completed/signed by the Offeror. Block 12 shall be made valid for 270 days from the date of the offer.

2. Section K, “Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors,” completed by the Offeror. Identify if the information is in Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), or provide if not already in the ORCA system. Refer to Section K for the complete list of items to provide. See Section 2.2 in Section L for the number of copies to submit.

3. Sections A through K: Offeror must fill in all areas of the RFP listed as “Offeror fill-ins” and provide any other information or data required by the solicitation.

c) Letter of Transmittal

The Letter of Transmittal shall identify all enclosures being transmitted and shall be used only to transmit the proposal and shall include no other information.

The Offeror shall include a statement signed by an authorized representative of the Offeror, on the Offeror’s letterhead, stating that the accompanying Proposal:

a. Is for all requirements as stated in the solicitation (including all attachments, appendices, and amendments thereto);

b. Is made without qualification or exception to any terms and conditions appearing in the solicitation;

c. Is valid for the period stated in Section L 2.1.b.1 ; and

In addition, the Letter of Transmittal must contain the following certification regarding the classified and other restricted information made available:

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 N00024-20-R-6405 will be destroyed within 100 days from receipt of notice that [company] was excluded from the competitive range or not selected for award under this solicitation.

2.2 Equal Employment Opportunity

In order for the Contracting Officer to comply with EEO pre-award clearance procedures of FAR 22.805, the Offeror shall include in its proposal a list containing the following information:

Name, address, telephone number, estimated dollar value, and the applicable regional office of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the prospective Contractor , and of any corporate affiliate at which work is to be performed.

Name, address, telephone number, estimated dollar value and the applicable regional office of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of each proposed first-tier subcontractor with a proposed subcontract estimated at $10M or more, including the dollar value of all options and the maximum quantity of supplies or services to be acquired.

2.3 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (to be incorporated as Section J, Attachment 7 at contract award)

See solicitation provision, SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (NAVSEA), included below. For all large businesses, the Small Business Subcontracting Plan called for in the provision shall be submitted with Volume I.

The Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be reviewed for compliance and adequacy for purposes of making a responsibility determination.

2.4 Publicizing Contract Actions

In accordance with NMCARS 5205, the Government intends to publicize contract award. Offerors shall complete Attachment L-3 in anticipation for possible contract award.

3.0 Volume 2: Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal shall present the Offeror’s proposed system design, technical approach, program management approach, and other information in sufficient detail to demonstrate that the design will achieve the performance requirements of the Hammerhead Statement of Work (SOW) and the System Performance Specification (SPS) with low technical and schedule risk. The SOW and SPS are referenced attachments to the RFP.

The narrative shall demonstrate that the proposed technical solution is likely to meet the SOW and SPS. The use of graphics or models is encouraged where it can simplify or shorten the narrative. The Technical Proposal shall be specific and complete so as to clearly demonstrate to the Government that the Offeror has a thorough comprehension of and capabilities to perform all aspects of the solicitation requirements, as well as all other provisions of this solicitation. The technical proposal shall also provide evidence of past performance on efforts of similar size and complexity.

The Technical Proposal shall address the following Factors and Elements.

3.1 Factor 1.0 – Technical Approach

The Technical Proposal shall be specific and complete so as to clearly demonstrate to the Government that the Offeror has a thorough comprehension of and capabilities to perform all aspects of the solicitation requirements including system design, software development, system safety, product support, test and evaluation, and integration of cybersecurity to design and produce a product that meets its requirements within cost and schedule.

Element 1.1 System Requirements and Design

The Offeror shall detail how the proposed system will achieve the requirement set forth in the SPS and Interface Requirements Specifications (IRS).

The Offeror shall describe the proposed passive/active acoustic sensor system design including choice and physical layout of individual hydrophone receive elements, choice and physical layout of individual hydrophone transmit elements, signal conditioning and receive and transmit electronics, digitization rate and effective bit depth, and predicted system noise floor. The Offeror shall describe the proposed signal processing and target detecting architecture. Detailed algorithm descriptions and implementation methodologies for the processing system shall be included. The Offeror shall provide power consumption estimates for the overall sensor/signal processing/algorithm processing system and describe how the proposed energy storage system will supply this power while meeting size, weight, and mission duration requirements of the SPS. The Offeror shall describe the technical maturity of the proposed sensor system and provide a risk assessment of not meeting the performance requirements of the SPS.

The Offeror shall describe how the Hammerhead capsule and mooring system design will meet the capsule depth range and water depth range requirements in the SPS.

The Offeror shall show how the passive/active acoustic sensor performance will not degrade due to current induced capsule motion and tilt in water currents up those specified in the SPS.

Element 1.2 Systems Engineering

The Offeror shall describe its technical and technical management processes of systems engineering. Include the efforts for planning, controlling, and conducting a fully integrated engineering effort. The Offeror shall describe its strategy for reliability and maintainability, and hardware and software configuration management. Include any new technologies or developmental components intended for use.

The Offeror shall describe its use of Systems Engineering Decision Analysis tools (trade studies, analyses, modeling, and simulation). The Offeror shall describe trade studies, analyses, models, and simulations proposed to meet the requirements set forth in the SOW and SPS.

The Offeror shall describe the use of modeling, simulation, and analysis to support or supplement verification of requirements. Describe the level of verification and validation that would be required for modeling, simulation, and analysis efforts.

The Offeror shall describe Technical Performance Measures they will use to manage the proposed system design.

The Offeror shall identify and classify risk regarding systems engineering, design and Test & Evaluation. Identify the plans for reduction of risks rated as moderate or high. Identify contingency plans for high-risk areas.

The Offeror shall describe its strategy for performing model-based systems engineering (MBSE), to include a description of how MBSE efforts will be fully integrated with the Offeror’s approach to systems engineering processes and technical management.

The Offeror shall provide a description of software architecture, the allocation of functions and processes to specific computer resources, how the allocations support the system requirements, and how requirements are flowed down to software.

The Offeror shall describe the test and evaluation approach and test programs that will be implemented to verify compliance with the requirements in the SOW and SPS.

The Offeror shall describe the ability to design and proof any special test equipment required. The Offeror shall describe its approach to test equipment design and use.

The Offeror shall describe its understanding of the Cybersecurity requirements relevant to Hammerhead in the following specifications, standards, and Hammerhead program documentation including: DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, and Hammerhead SOW.

The Offeror shall describe its capability, facilities, personnel security, and Cybersecurity workforce to complete integration, implementation and testing of the security controls, and the capability to implement a vulnerability management process to support the achievement of an authorization to operate for Hammerhead.

The Offeror shall describe its understanding of the program protection requirements relevant to Hammerhead in the following specifications, standards, and Hammerhead Program documentation including: DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5200.44., and the Hammerhead program protection approach.

Element 1.3 Safety

The Offeror shall submit a draft version of their System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) in accordance with the content defined in the SOW. The SSPP may be formatted as desired by the Offeror but must contain the information described by the SSPP Data Item Description (DID) (DI-SAFT-81626) and MIL-STD-882E Task 102. The SSPP is not page limited but should contain only essential materials and should avoid unnecessary content.

The Offeror shall describe its understanding of the system safety requirements and software safety requirements as described in the SPS and IRS.

The Offeror shall discuss all pertinent details for ensuring that the proposed system design is safe for operation in the intended environment (including operation, transport, assembly, disassembly, maintenance, and storage), to include descriptions of safety analyses that need to be accomplished.

The Offeror shall describe its understanding of the Weapon System Explosive Safety Review Board (WSESRB) process per NAVSEAINST 8020.6E. The Offeror shall describe its understanding of required specifications and standards. The Offeror shall describe its strategy for how it will meet all WSESRB safety review board requirements in order to meet the program and test schedules.

The Offeror shall describe its understanding of the Software System Safety Technical Review Panel (SSSTRP) process per NAVSEAINST 8020.6E. The Offeror shall describe its understanding of required specifications and standards, including the Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook. The Offeror shall describe its strategy for how it will meet all SSSTRP safety review board requirements in order to meet the program and test schedules.

The Offeror shall describe test and evaluation activities to support system safety and software safety, including a description of certifications that must be completed.

The Offeror shall describe how Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Non-Developmental Item (NDI) parts will be certified for use in a weapon system.

Element 1.4 Production and Manufacturability

The Offeror shall describe its overall manufacturing approach including production processes, procedures, material handling and controls for the fabrication of the proposed design, and facilities required during the manufacturing process. At a minimum, the Offeror shall address the following critical areas of production:

Major subassemblies that will be procured from subcontractor/vendors Manufacturing processes proposed to minimize production costs of HH EE units;

The Offeror shall identify and classify risk dealing with the manufacturing approach. Identify the plans for reduction of risks rated as moderate or high. Identify contingency plans for high-risk areas.

The Offeror shall describe its strategy to prevent hardware obsolescence, including technology insertion.

The Offeror shall describe its approach to quality management during production, especially its policies, processes, and procedures for planning and production of the end item.

3.2 Factor 2.0 Data Rights

The Offeror shall describe the extent to which proprietary or otherwise limited or restricted components, subsystems, interfaces, and software are used. For rights in Technical Data/Computer Software/Computer Software Documentation (TD/CS/CSD),the Contractor shall explain the degree to which the proposal provides the level of technical data rights (commercial and noncommercial) and rights in computer software that will enable the Navy to sustain the Hammerhead (HH) Encapsulated Effector (EE) System over their life cycle to include maintainability, reparability, and re-procurement. If an Offeror proposes to deliver any commercial or noncommercial TD/CS/CSD with less than Government Purpose Rights (GPR), the Offeror shall describe the impact on the Government's ability to use, modify, release or disclose such TD, CS, or CSD. The use of proprietary algorithms, designs, processes or interfaces shall be described. The Offeror shall provide justification and rationale for all intellectual property and data rights assertions.

Do not include cost or price information in this volume. The price for this list shall be included under the price proposal, Volume IV. The Government desires at least a Government Purpose Rights (GPR) license, as defined at DFARS 252.227-7013 and - 7014, in all non-commercial technical data and computer software.