N00024-21-R-2253 Amend 0004 041521.pdf

N0002420NR53156

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.

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30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Apr-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 N0002421R2253

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

26-Mar-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 X is extended, is not extended.

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

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

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

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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:

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

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

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3. EFFECTIVE DATE

15-Apr-2021

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NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (HQ)

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WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-2020

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

REVISED SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The purpose of this amendment to solicitation N00024-21-R-2253 is to:

a) Respond to questions submitted by potential Offerors;

b) Revise Section J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS; and

c) Revise Section L - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS.

1. The following questions were submitted by potential Offerors. The Government’s response follows each question. Questions and Answers 026 through 039 are provided in this Amendment 0004.

Question 026: Attachment J-2 Data Item DI-033 WEIGHTS states that “The content of the Weights data shall be in accordance with Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) Recommended Practice 12, Issue D.” That recommended practice last issued in 2002 was superseded by Recommended Practice M-1. Is it the Navy’s intention to use the older Recommended Practice 12 or the updated Recommended Practice M-1 for the Weight Control Technical Requirements for Naval Surface Ships?

Answer 026: No. It is not the Navy's intention to use the older Recommended Practice 12 for the Weight Control Technical Requirements for Naval Surface Ships. Attachment J-2 Item DI-033 is updated to reflect Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) Recommended Practice M-1.

Question 027: For the Watermist Firefight System as discussed in Section 555b of J-1, if a Watermist System is used in place of a firemain system, is the Navy’s intention to have all compartments protected with a watermist fire suppression system? Or just certain compartments?

Answer 027: Yes, per the requirements of J-1 all spaces that have the possibility of a Class A fire will be covered by the water mist system, the one exception being any voids or tanks.

Question 028: Attachment J-1 Specification Section 070c, states the overall craft dimensions shall not exceed 46 m (152 ft.) for the length. 46 m equals 150.9 ft. Which value is the correct length? 46 m or 152 ft (46.33m)?

Answer 028: The correct length is 152 ft (46.33m). Attachment J-1 is updated accordingly.

Question 029: Can the Government provide information on the locations where these barges will be used?

Answer 029: The YRBM will be utilized in a large range of facilities and operating environments that span from CONUS and OCONUS Naval Bases to Commercial Shipyards.

Question 030: Section L states "If the Offeror proposes to deliver commercial TD/CS/CSD, it is the Government’s desire to obtain a license to the commercial TD/CS/CSD that would grant the Government the rights identified in Addendum L-10, Special License YRBM. Owner(s) of the designs shall attach Addendum L-10 for submission with Offerors’ proposals” The bid package Addendum L-10 is SF24 Bid Bond. Can the government clarify and provide the correct Special License YTBM Addendum?

Answer 030: Addendum L-10 Special License was mistakenly referenced in L.8.1 and Section L.8.1.1.(b)(3).

Section L was updated in Amendment 0001 to resolve.

Question 031: Section L-215-H005 states "Offeror shall submit as part of its proposal a written proposed make-or-by program…". Nowhere in section L.8.1.1 or L.9.1.1 does it mention the make-or-buy program. Where in the proposal should the Offeror include this plan? Will the plan count against the page count?

Answer 031: L-215-H005 MAKE-OR-BUY PROGRAM is hereby removed.. Section L is updated accordingly.

Question 032: Please provide document referenced "Addendum L-10, Special License YRBM". Also note L-10 is currently Standard Form 24 (Rev 8/2016) - Bid Bond.

Answer 032: See response to BQ #30 herein.

Question 033: Please clarify if Addendum L-9 referenced herein should be Addendum L-8, Pricing Summary.

Answer 033: Section L.9.1.1. , Factor 4.0 Price: (2) 3.3 incorrectly referenced Addendum L-9. The solicitation is updated to correctly reference Addendum L-8 Pricing Summary.

Additionally, the naming convention for items 3.1 through 3.7 is updated to items a) through g).

Question 034: The Maneuvering Report SOW C-3.085a (DI-021-44) appears to direct bidders to model testing of traditional nature to be performed as validation method. Would a CFD analysis be authorized as an alternative method in validating the restoring force, from an initial yaw angle, and also the time for the barge to return to its zero yaw angle vice a conventional model test?

Answer 034: Yes, CFD analysis is an acceptable alternative method in validating the restoring force, from an initial yaw angle, and also the time for the barge to return to its zero yaw angle. Attachment J-2 DI-021-44 is updated to clarify that CFD analysis is an acceptable method vice physical model testing.

Question 035: Due to the extensive requirements and detailing called out in the RFP, will the Government grant a 30-day submittal extension?

Answer 035: The Government grants a proposal submission extension to 25 May 2021.

Question 036: Will the Government reconsider the use of performance bonds? The current requirement is fairly substantial for small businesses, and is ambiguous in the overall expected amount as options could be exercised as well as by the time of award additional CLINs. Additionally because of the nature of the contract and the fact that substantial nonrecurring expenses will be attached to CLIN 1001, the price will be escalated and require even more bonding. We request that the Government remove these bonding requirements.

Answer 036: Due to the anticipated value of the contract, performance bonds and payment bonds are in the best interest of the Government. Please refer to BQ #18 in Amendment 0003. The Government revised the performance bond requirements and provided additional guidance on pricing.

Question 037: Thus far the Government has issued three solicitation amendments each with multiple changes to the RFP and associated attachments. Will the Government be releasing a final conformed copy of the solicitation incorporating all solicitation amendments? Will the Government please extend the due date of receipt of proposals a minimum of two weeks to allow Offerors to address all forthcoming amendments due to final Offer Questions and Government Answers?

Answer 037: Yes, the Government can provide a conformed copy of the solicitation and attachments once the Bidder's question window closes and all answers are provided. Please note as J Attachments and Addendums are updated, the current revision is annotated in the Section J Attachment List within the solicitation amendment. At this time, the Government grants a proposal submission extension to 25 May 2021.

Question 038: L.8.1.1. (d) Factor 3: Past Performance, states that It is "the Offeror's responsibility to ensure that these questionnaires (Addendum L-7), for both prime contractor and subcontractors, when completed, are in the Contracting Officer's possession on or before the required proposal due date." The question and answer period does not end until 21 days from RFP release date. It is reasonable to expect that answers to offeror questions may impact the past performance questionnaires that will be submitted. Will the Government please consider extending the proposal due date by a minimum of two weeks in order to allow Offerors time to review and incorporate any changes to the RFP as a result of the Question and Answer period into their proposal response - this will include any proposed changes to Section L.8 of the RFP.

Answer 038: The Government grants a proposal submission extension to 25 May 2021.

Question 039: Can the Government provide document NAVSEAINST 5510.2D referenced in C-222-H001 Access to Vessels by Non-US Citizens?

Answer 039: Yes, NAVSEAINST 5510.2D is provided.

2. As a result of the above, SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS, is hereby deleted in its entirety and revised to read as follows:

“Attachment J-1 YRBM Requirements Matrix Rev. - dated 12 APR 21 Attachment J-2 YRBM Data Requirements List dated 12 APR 21 Attachment J-3 Commercial Warranty Terms (To be provided by Offeror, will become a part of the contract) dated XX XXX XX Attachment J-4 Item Unique Identification dated 02 MAR 21 Attachment J-5 Identification of Non-Commercial Data (To be provided by Offeror; will become a part of the contract) dated XX XXX XX Attachment J-6 Identification of Commercial Data (To be provided by Offeror; will become a part of the contract) dated XX XXX XX Attachment J-7 Integrated Digital Environment Site Access and Public Key Infrastructure/Information

Assurance Awareness Attributes dated 02 MAR 21 Attachment J-8 Standard Form 24 (Rev 8/2016) - Bid Bond (To be provided by Offeror; will become a part of the contract) dated XX XXX XX Attachment J-9 Standard Form 25 (Rev 8/2016) Performance Bond (To be provided by Offeror; will become a part of the contract) dated XX XXX XX Attachment J-10 Standard Form 25A (Rev 8/2016) Payment Bond (To be provided by Offeror; will become a part of the contract) dated XX XXX XX

ADDENDUM L-1 Bidder’s Questions Submittal Form ADDENDUM L-2 YRBM Requirements Matrix Response – UPD Amend 0004 ADDENDUM L-3 Commercial Warranty Terms (To become Attachment J-3 at award) ADDENDUM L-4 Identification of Non-Commercial Data (To become J-5 at award) ADDENDUM L-5 Identification of Commercial Data (To become J-6 at award) ADDENDUM L-6 Proposed Delivery Schedule Form ADDENDUM L-7 Past Performance Reference Form ADDENDUM L-8 Pricing Summary ADDENDUM L-9 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters ADDENDUM L-10 Standard Form 24 (Rev 8/2016) - Bid Bond (To become J-8 at award) ADDENDUM L-11 Standard Form 25 (Rev 8/2016) – Performance Bond (To become J-9 at award) ADDENDUM L-12 Standard Form 25A (Rev 8/2016) – Payment Bond (To become J-10 at award)”

3. As a result of the above, SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS is hereby revised as follows:

a. SECTION L.1.1.(4)(a)(1)., GENERAL, is hereby revised as follows:

Delete: 11 MAY 2021 Add: 25 MAY 2021

b. SECTION L.9., PRICE PROPOSAL (VOLUME II) REQUIREMENTS, paragraph L.9.1.1. is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“Factor 4.0 Price:

(1) The total evaluated price will consist of the Offeror’s proposed price contained in Addendum L-8 Pricing Summary. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

Volume II shall contain the data described below. The Government will use this information to evaluate the pricing for this effort. The Government may use other information available in the evaluation process.

(2) Volume II shall contain the following:

a) Price Breakdown and Estimating Data: The Offeror shall complete Addendum L-8 Pricing Summary.

b) Complete Section K – Representations, Certifications and other Statement of Offerors or Respondents, and Addendum L-9 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters.

c) SECTION B of the Solicitation completed with the Offeror's proposed prices inserted in the appropriate blank spaces. If there is a discrepancy between Addendum L-8 and Section B, the CLIN price in Section B shall govern.

d) SF1449 and all Amendments with blocks 17 a-b and 30 a-c filled out. The representative who signs this form must be authorized to contractually bind the company providing the offer.

e) The Offeror shall complete SECTION B: SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES as follows:

• The Offeror shall provide price data for all Priced CLINS

• CLINs 1002, 2002, 3002, 4002, 5002, 6002, 7002 and 8002 Data: The Offeror shall not provide price data because the CLINs are “Not Separately Priced”

• CLIN 1007 Special Studies: Offerors shall complete Note D in Section B.

f) Financial Data - The Offeror shall provide the latest three complete fiscal year financial statements for the prime contractor, certified by an independent accounting firm, if practicable, or at least by an authorized officer of the organization. The Offeror shall submit evidence of availability of working/operating capital, which will be used for the performance of the resultant contract. For Joint Venture arrangements, the Offeror shall submit the latest three complete fiscal year financial statements for each Joint Venture company and discuss the financial responsibilities among the companies. The Government requires the Contractor to furnish a Performance Bond and/or Payment Bonds in accordance with FAR 52.228-16, as stated in Section I of this solicitation. The Offeror shall acknowledge that this requirement shall be levied by the Contracting Officer upon award.

g) Bid Guarantee - In accordance with FAR 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee (Sep 2016), found in Section L of this solicitation, Offerors are required to provide a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount to the Contracting Officer via email no later than 1400 Eastern Time on the proposal submission deadline identified in Section L.1.1(a)(1). A scanned copy of this document shall be provided in the price proposal.

If an Offeror is unable to obtain a bid guarantee within the timeframe above, it shall provide a plan to the Contracting Officer via email no later than 1400 Eastern Time on the proposal submission deadline identified in Section L.1.1(a)(1). This plan shall detail how it will fulfill this requirement on, or prior to, Government receipt of any proposal.”

c. The following clause is hereby deleted in its entirety:

L-215-H005 MAKE-OR-BUY PROGRAM (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018) OCT 2018

4. Receipt of Proposals is extended as a result of this amendment.

5. Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of solicitation N00024-21-R-2253 remain unchanged.